Realize your dream of performing music as a professional career or teaching applied music to the next generation of performers through this rigorous program.
Our instructors with real-world fine arts careers provide an excellent array of teaching on topics that include
- Music theory
- Sight singing
- Instrumental, vocal, and choral techniques
- Pedagogy
While you’ll learn about the theory, history, and forms of music, you’ll also have plenty of opportunity to hone your skills under attentive faculty who will help you take your knowledge and abilities to the next level. Prepare to launch your career or pursue an advanced degree upon the completion of this program.
We have scholarship opportunities!
Fine Arts Scholarship opportunities are available for those interested in pursuing this program. Click here for eligibility and requirement details!
Career Opportunities
- Recording Artist
- Soloist
- Sound Engineer
Faculty
Department Chair

Tom Matrone, DMA
Music Department Chair, Director of Choral Activities
Regular Faculty

Larry Dissmore, D.M.A
Professor of Music, Director of Orchestra Activities

Bonnie L. Jenkins, Ph.D.
Chair of University Assessment and Professor of Music

Kevin Andrew Hawkins, Ph.D.
Professor of Music, Program Director of Music Education

Greg Morris, D.M.A.
Professor of Music (Piano)

Matthew Moore, M.A.
Recording Technology Program Coordinator

Jason Salazar, PhD
Associate Professor of Music, Worship Leadership Program Coordinator
Adjunct Faculty
Starla Blair
Adjunct Professor

Mark A. Bowdidge, D.M.A.
Adjunct Professor of Music
Jane Munson-Berg
Adjunct Professor

Kathleen Cowens
Adjunct Professor

Sheri Slater, D.M.A.
Adjunct Professor

Ryan J. Hurn
Percussion Studies

Eric Jackson
Applied Horn Instructor

Timothy Wootton
Adjunct Professor of Music (Trumpet)
Dwight Davis
Applied Area - Euphonium, Tuba
Darren Eddington
Assistant Band Director
Angela Holland
Adjunct Professor

Jane Harris
Adjunct Professor

Susan Smith
Adjunct Associate Professor of Music

Dodi Petersen
Adjunct Professor
Robert Terry
Adjunct Professor
Daniel "Riley" Robison
Adjunct Professor
Robert Baker
Adjunct Professor

Carly Wingfield
Adjunct Professor