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Ben Belton (2008)
Program of Study: PerformanceCurrent Residence: Hudson, NCCurrent Occupation: K-5 General Music TeacherRecent performances, publications, awards: National Board Certification for Professional Teacher Standards, Early and Middle Childhood MusicWhat did you value most about your graduate experience in the Hayes School of Music? The thing I valued most was the opportunity to work more closely with the faculty. I enjoyed the more in-depth conversations with professors about subject matter as well... -
Joanna Pepple (2008)
Program of Study: Violin PerformanceCurrent Residence: Winterville, NCCurrent Occupation: Master’s of Music Theory/Composition student at East Carolina UniversityRecent performances, publications, awards: ECU Graduate Scholar Award; Full Teaching Assistantship at ECU involving independent teaching, tutoring, and support for theory and history classesWhat did you value most about your graduate experience in the Hayes School of Music? I grew greatly as a musician especially through my residence... -
Erin Bentley McRary Roper (2008)
Program of Study: Clarinet, Music EducationCurrent Residence: Hudson, NCCurrent Occupation: Music Educator, Catawba County Schools, Conover, NC. I am also pursuing my Ph.D. in Music Education from Auburn University in Auburn, AL; expected graduation August 2013Recent performances, publications, awards: The Lenten Canticles, West Hickory Baptist Church, Orchestra, Clarinet, 2012, The Hickory Choral Society, Spring Concert, Orchestra, Clarinet, 2012, Nominated Speaker for Commencement, ASU,... -
Melody Schwantes (2007)
Dr. Melody Schwantes completed her Master of Music Therapy degree at Appalachian State University in 2007 and subsequently a PhD at Aalborg University, Denmark. Her research in effects of music therapy on mental health of Mexican migrant farmworkers earned recognition for innovative practice by the East Coast Migrant Stream Forum in 2009. She has published in music therapy journals including Journal of Music Therapy, The Arts in Psychotherapy, Music Therapy Perspectives, and The Australian... -
Jacob M. Dakon (2006)
Program of Study: Violin PerformanceCurrent Residence: Lawrence, KansasCurrent Occupation: Assistant Professor of Music Education and Music TherapyRecent performances, publications, awards:Dakon, J. M. (2011). Dr. Harvey Samuel Whistler, Jr. (1907-1976): An influential pedagogue and researcher in instrumental music education. Journal of Historical Research in Music Education, 33(1), 5-26.What did you value most about your graduate experience in the Hayes School of Music? The relationship with... -
John Leupold (2006)
Program of Study: Percussion Performance and Music Theory/CompositionCurrent Occupation: Assistant Professor of MusicRecent performances, publications, awards: WALSUM composition prize winner, compositions performed at CMS Mid-Atlantic, SCI Mid-Atlantic, SCI National Student Conferences, by INCAPE Chamber orchestra, and at various venues throughout the mid-Atlantic region.What did you value most about your graduate experience in the Hayes School of Music? The dedication of faculty members to... -
Robert Ware (2006)
Program of Study: MM Music PerformanceCurrent Residence: West Columbia, SCCurrent Occupation: Director of PercussionRecent performances, publications, awards: Performing/recording credits include: Grammy Award winner Dee Stewart, Pulitzer-Prize winner Gunther Schuller, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Mary Wilson and The Supremes, Emmy winner and Jazz legend David Baker, Percussive Arts Society Hall of Fame member Bob Becker, opera diva and Grammy Award contributing artist Marietta... -
Robert J. Ware (2006)
Program of Study: Music Performance - PercussionCurrent Residence: Columbia, SCCurrent Occupation: Director of Percussion, South Carolina State University (Orangeburg, SC)Recent performances, publications, awards: Performances/recording projects with Grammy Award winner Dee Stewart, Pulitzer-Prize winner Gunther Schuller, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Mary Wilson and The Supremes, Emmy winner and Jazz legend David Baker, Percussive Arts Society Hall of Fame member Bob Becker, Grammy Award... -
Joseph Brown (2004)
Program of Study: BM - Music Education. MM - Music Ed/Trombone Perf.Current Residence: Macomb, ILCurrent Occupation: InstructorRecent performances, publications, awards: I completed my Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Trombone Performance from the University of Texas at Austin in May 2012. I am currently teaching courses in the humanities within the Western Illinois University School of Music, as well as performing as a freelance trombonist in the area. Recent performances include a... -
Unkyoung Teresa Kim (2004)
Program of Study: Viola Performance Music Master DegreeCurrent Residence: Baton Rouge, LACurrent Occupation: Adjunct FacultyRecent performances, publications, awards: www.globalartistsociety.com directorWhat did you value most about your graduate experience in the Hayes School of Music? Gaining new opportunity for second master degree
