Department of Music Summer 2008 www.wku.edu/music 1 WKU Spirit Gets A Facelift Scholarships & Awards of 2007-2008 Construction is on the horizon in the guise of Van Meter renova- dition. Included in this addition will be a renovated rehearsal hall Jerry Baker Scholarship Mitzi Groom Scholarship tion and the Fine Arts Center addition. As shown on the front for use by the choirs, a new instrumental rehearsal hall, percus- Amberly Bush, Bowling Green, KY Megan Wheat, Scottsville, KY cover, Van Meter Hall’s renovation began in June 2008, with an sion suite, faculty offices, and storage for instruments that are in Aaron West, Utica, KY aggressive as- many unusual places in the FAC. If you include the upgraded and Hugh F. Johnson Bennie Beach, Jr., Memorial Scholarship bestos removal cleaned ductwork and air handlers, the new classroom air units, Scholarship Chris Osborne, Springfied, TN plan. Just prior the new roof, the new Recital Hall stage floor and the new eleva- Aaron West, Utica, KY to that, the two tor, the FAC will have a facelift that be able to meet the demand- native Van Meter ing needs of music students and community patrons alike. The Athena Cage Scholarship grand pianos facilities issue Laura Beth Galipeau, Russellville, KY Sylvia Kersenbaum were bade adieu, was identified by Scholarship to begin their a visiting, reac- Dr. Kent Campbell Scholarship Rachel Stewart, Central City, KY journey of refur- creditation team Rachel Stewart, Central City, KY bishment and from the National Music Department repair. When Association of Howard Carpenter String and Piano Faculty Scholarship they return to Schools of Music Scholarship Melissa Gensler, Rockfield, KY us, these two fa- in 2001, and has Lindsay Harned, Lebanon Junction, KY Cody Gilstrap, Bowling Green, KY miliar Steinways finally come to Aaron West, Utica, KY Parker Scinta, Louisville, KY Bare auditorium floor prepared for facelift. will be like new fruition. With Of the nineteen WKU students who were selected for the instruments, FAC design plans Blanche and Austin Duckett Strings national listing in the 2008 Who’s Who Among Students D. & S. Vitale debuting in a new hall. The construction time is anticipated at 20 afoot, construc- Music Scholarship in American Universities and Colleges, there were five String Scholarship months, with 2010 being the projected conclusion to this story. tion is anticipated Natalie Riley, Bowling Green, KY students selected from the Department of Music. These Ashley Grueter, Ashland City, TN Much water has gone over the dam, but has finally resulted in to begin Summer students were selected based on academic achievement, Van Meter Steinway leaves for a preliminary meetings with architects and planners for the FAC ad- of 2009. Walter F. Harter Scholarship community service, leadership in extracurricular activities refurbishing vacation. Cody Gilstrap, Bowling Green, KY Nelle Gooch Travelstead and potential for continued success. L to R, front row, Steven Lopez, Franklin, KY Scholarship Jim Stites, Megan Wheat; back row, Bronson Murphy, Will Armour, Natalie Riley and Amberly Bush. Bowling Green, KY KMEA Highlights Ohm Pauli Scholarship Seymour Spiegelman Scholarship Susan Abell, Bowling Green, KY Bronson Murphy, Bowling Green, KY The Kentucky Music Educators Association (KMEA) 50th Annual All-Collegiate Choir Amberly Bush, Bowling Green, KY In-Service Professional Development Conference, held on Feb. 6-9, Leigh Anderson (Bowling Green, KY), alto; Will Armour (Bowling Kelly Lafferty, Shelbyville, KY 2008, in Louisville, Kentucky, again featured Western Kentucky Dr. Samuel W. and Jeane Payne Tinsley Green, KY), bass; Tyler Ayers (Smiths Grove, KY), bass; Caitlin Catherine Larson,Bowling Green, KY University music students who auditioned for these high honors. Music Scholarship Denman (Bowling Green, KY), soprano); Erin Newman (Bowling Aaron West, Utica, KY Phoebe Simpson, Lexington, KY University and college students from across the Commonwealth Green, KY), soprano; Chris Powell (Bowling Green, KY), tenor; auditioned for places in the Intercollegiate Band, the All-Collegiate Jacob Sensenig (Oakland, KY), tenor Edward J. Pease Choir and the Intercollegiate Orchestra. Seven WKU students were Marita Hawley Travelstead Scholarship Memorial Scholarship selected to participate in the All-Collegiate Choir, 10 were selected Intercollegiate Orchestra Tony Richardson, Shelbyville, KY for the Intercollegiate Band, 2 were selected for the Intercollegiate Erin Goad, Brownsboro, AL Susan Abell (Bowling Green, KY), cello; Jessica Ausbrooks Jazz Band and 19 were selected for the Intercollegiate Orchestra. (Scottsville, KY), clarinet; Amberly Bush (Bowling Green, KY), This high number of WKU music students selected for these coveted double bass; Zach Culp (Bowling Green, KY), double bass; Melissa ensembles is a direct reflection of the rigor of performance expec- Gensler (Rockfield, KY), flute; Erin Goad (Brownsboro, AL), oboe; tations in the Department of Music. These students assembled Ashley Grueter (Ashland City, KY), cello; Chuck Jewell (Eastview, on February 6 for intense rehearsals under guest conductors that KY), tuba; Keith Kinder (Franklin, KY), trombone; Catherine culminated in public concerts on the KMEA performance stage on Larson (Bowling Green, KY), viola; Troy Puckett (Bowling Green, February 7, 2008. KY), trumpet; Natalie Riley (Bowling Green, KY), harp; Kallie Intercollegiate Band Rogers (Henderson, KY), flute; Phoebe Simpson (Lexington, KY), viola; Rachel Stewart (Central City, KY), clarinet; Steven Wade Ana Bogach (Scottsville, KY), bass clarinet; Laura Beth Galipeau (LaGrange, KY), double bass; Andy Webber (Mayfield, KY), viola; Two WKU music faculty members were honored (Russellville, KY), bassoon; Courtney Greenfield (Elkton, KY), Aaron West (Utica, KY), violin; Megan Wheat (Scottsville, KY), at this year’s KMEA Conference. Robyn Swanson clarinet; Rebecca Harlow (Versailles, KY), horn; Kara Oglesby oboe/English horn received the 2008 College/University Teacher of (Auburn, KY), clarinet; Paul Rotramel (Lexington, KY), trumpet; the Year Award and Joe Stites received the 2008 Matt Shores (Bowling Green, KY), tuba; Jonathan Staples (Reynolds Intercollegiate Jazz Band Citation for Service Award and the Phi Beta Mu Station, KY), trumpet; Jim Stites (Bowling Green, KY), tuba; Chris International Bandmasters Fraternity Outstand- Cody Gilstrap, Alex Downing (College Heights Foundation Murf Adams (Greenville, KY) and Jeremy Durst (Jacksonville, OR) Westover (Bowling Green, KY), alto saxophone ing Contribution to Bands Award. President), Steven Lopez 2 3 Department of Music In Tune 2007-2008 Graduates Finales Bachelor’s Degree Jon Porter, BM Jessica Broady, BA Troy Puckett**, BM Corey Bryson, BA Natalie Riley***, BM Johnathan Cline**, BM Jason Smith, BM Matt Devore, BM Hannah Somers, BM Jennifer Denney***, BM Adam Vincent*, BM Amy Farrell***, BM Chris Westover, BA Heather Heim, BM *cum laude Bonnie Hughes, BM **magna cum laude Sarah Berry conducts the Fourth Grade Pi Kappa Lambda inductees were selected by the Orchestra at the 2008 Strings Finale Meredith Lopez*, BM ***summa cum laude Department of Music faculty. The Theta Eta Chapter at Program in Diddle Arena in May. WKU, a chapter of this national honorary music society, Photo by Hunter Wilson Christina McCarl, BM has been in existence since 1996. Membership is an honor Park City Daily News Gregory McCord***, BA Master’s Degree based on academic achievement, musical skill and stellar Jason Gibson Meghan Montemayor**,BA character, and is extended to the highest ranking students About 300 students from Warren County Schools and Bowling Green Independent Schools filled Diddle Arena, playing music ranging from Bronson Murphy***, BM Stephanie Hensley from senior and graduate classes. The ceremony of classical Bach to contemporary Green Day. Starting with 21 students at Natcher Elementary School in 2004, the program now has stu- Rachel Norton***, BA Selina Johns induction occurred in May 2008 at the Kentucky Museum. dents from 10 schools, as well as an Orchestra Director for the Bowling Green Schools. Patrick O’Rourke has taken the helm as Orchestra L to R, front row, Lindsay Ross (voice graduate), Jim Stites Chris Osborne, BM Matt Shores Director for Bowling Green Schools, taking his Sixth Grade Orchestra and Seventh/Eighth Grade Orchestra to District Festival this year, (tuba), Gregory McCord (voice); back row, Christi Bryan Cynthia Sopko and receiving a Superior Rating. This is the fastest growing public school strings program in the David Phillips**, BM (trumpet graduate), Megan Wheat (English horn/oboe), state, and has been supervised by WKU Orchestra Director, Bill Scott, the Erin Goad (oboe). Jerry Baker Professor in the Department of Music. Fall 2007 Performers of the Semester Spring 2008 Performers of the Semester L to R, seated: Ashley Grueter (strings), Parker Scinta (guitar); L to R, seated: Barry Blair (voice), Erin Newman (voice), Allison Middle row—Lindsay Harned (piano), Caitlin Denman (voice); Gailey (piano); Standing: Amberly Bush (strings), Parker Scinta Back row—Troy Puckett (brass), Jeremy Durst (woodwinds), (guitar), Courtney Greenfield* (woodwinds), Chuck Jewell Matt DeVore (percussion), Bronson Murphy* (voice) *winner (brass), Preston Neal (percussion) *winner 4 5 dissertation entitled “The Effect of Pentatonic Festival at WKU with guest artist, Michel John Blount, retired from the U.S. Navy Versus Diatonic Study on Elementary Debost, and served as an adjudicator for the