CAREY MUSIC Performances
2024-2025 SEASON
A Word from THE DEAN
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENDANCE AND SUPPORT OF THE WINTERS SCHOOL OF MUSIC!
We have been blessed with an incredible faculty and staff, new and established performance organizations and opportunities, and most of all new and returning students to educate for the glory of God!
Our students work diligently throughout the academic year to provide worthwhile musical experiences for schools, churches, and performance halls. No matter the challenges they have faced, they have risen to the occasion to make great music!
We encourage you to support the businesses in this program book that have partnered with us to make these concerts possible by providing resources for our students to attend William Carey University. Additionally, if you would like your business listed in our program book, email us at jgonzalez@wmcarey.edu.
Thank you for your love for Carey and its students. In the Winters School of Music we are about One Goal – Excellence in both performance and education and One Passion – Jesus in both worship and service. We look forward to seeing you at future events.
Serving Him,
Wes Dykes, D.M.A. Dean of the Winters School of Music Professor of Music | Conducting & Worship Studies
WCU Orchestra MUSIC DIRECTOR
VIOLINIST AND CONDUCTOR
DR. GONZALEZ IS PROFESSOR OF MUSIC AT WILLIAM CAREY UNIVERSITY WHERE HE SERVES AS COORDINATOR OF STRING ACTIVITIES AND CONDUCTOR OF THE WILLIAM CAREY UNIVERSITY ORCHESTRA.
Dr. González was a finalist at the Canadian Music Competition; winner of the MS Collegiate Artist Strings State Competition; winner of the USM “William T. Gower Concerto” competition; and “New Young Artist” of the Victoria Bach Festival. With the Austin, TX based Conspirare Ensemble, Gonzalez toured and recorded a CD, “Threshold of Night”, nominated for two GRAMMY Awards.
Dr. Gonzalez has given solo and chamber music performances in Mexico, Colombia, Canada, Ecuador, Switzerland, Austria, and in the U.S. and has had the opportunity to work with great artists such as Itzhak
Perlman, Yo-Yo Ma, Edgar Meyer, Sir James Galway, Placido Domingo, Joshua Bell, Sarah Chang, Midori, and Leonard Slatkin. As a conductor, Jorge I. Gonzalez is the artistic director and conductor of the William Carey University Orchestra and founder and artistic director of the Hattiesburg Youth Orchestras and Orchestral Academy. He has guest conducted the Meridian Symphony, the Mobile Symphony, the Southern Mississippi Symphony, the Metropolitan Chamber Orchestra, the FestivalSouth Chamber Orchestra, the Mississippi All-State Orchestra numerous times, and the Camerata Nuevo Mundo in South America. He is also a regular faculty member at international music festivals in the U.S. and abroad and currently serves as concertmaster of the Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra.
WILLIAM CAREY UNIVERSITY ORCHESTRA Dr. Jorge I. Gonzalez, Conductor
VIOLIN I
Carol Vargas, concertmaster
Carlos Argueta
Cesia Pupo
Abigail Gonzalez
Livia Marinho
VIOLIN II
Harold Avelar, principal
Emilio Robledo
Andrea Olvera
Alaysia Roberts
Camille Tussey
Caroline Hoskins
Kayley Eubanks
Myra Holstclaw
Kieayla McKnight
VIOLA
Tarcis Ostinao, principal
Zuriel Jimenez
Ismael Bervena
Kaine Goff
Samantha Pitti
Anthony Manavian
CELLO
Sofia Fortin, principal
Andrea Pulido
Maria Martinez
BASS
Antonio Miraval, principal
FLUTE
Melissa Schauer, principal
Lynda Jordan
Maryn Harper
OBOE
Enrique Gonzalez, principal
Clara Beth Ketchum
CLARINET
June Roberts, principal
Dallas Myers
Trinity Blackwell
TRUMPET
Landon Day, principal
Trey Smith
McKenzie Sullivan
Cody Thornton HORN
Amanda Miskovish, principal
Sunflower Arasmith
Marc Sudduth
Ashley Wallace
Tracy Clark, Assistant/ Utility Horn
TROMBONE
Sean Mardis, principal
Alayna Phillips
Joe Dunn
TUBA
K. T. Walker
TIMPANI
Steven Hatcher
PERCUSSION
Mahlkee Brown
Madison Moody
Jasmine King
John Mitchell
Sophie LeBouef
James Gayden
Gabriel Chappell
WILLIAM CAREY UNIVERSITY ORCHESTRA
WITHIN THE LAST FIVE YEARS, THE WILLIAM CAREY UNIVERSITY ORCHESTRA HAS INCREASED ITS REGIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL STRING STUDENT ENROLLMENT. THIS GROWTH HAS ALLOWED US TO PRESENT PERFORMANCES THAT INCLUDE STANDARD SYMPHONIC REPERTOIRE. THESE PERFORMANCES PROVIDE AN INVALUABLE ORCHESTRAL EXPERIENCE TO OUR STUDENTS AS WELL AS HIGH-QUALITY PERFORMANCES TO THE GREATER HATTIESBURG COMMUNITY.
The members of the William Carey University Orchestra represent the following countries: the United States, Brazil, Peru, Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala, Venezuela, Ecuador, Cuba, and Mexico.
On behalf of the students, faculty, and staff:
Thank you for your continued support!
Upcoming Events:
OCTOBER 22, 2024: Fall concert featuring Rainel Joubert, violin, 7 PM, First Presbyterian Church
OCTOBER 24, 2024: Fall concert featuring Rainel Joubert, violin, 7 PM, Our Lady of the Gulf, Bay St. Louis, MS.
FEBRUARY 4, 2025: Pops Concert featuring David Bryan, guitar, 7 PM, TFA Auditorium
MARCH 4 AND 6, 2025: Carey Opera, 7 PM , TFA Auditorium
MAY 1, 2025: Symphonic Gala featuring WCU alumnus, Philip Fortenberry, piano, 7 PM, TFA Auditorium
CAREY CHORALE
Dr. Joel Dunlap, Conductor
Dr. Brian Murphy, Collaborative Pianist
CAREY CHORALE IS THE PREMIERE AUDITIONED CHORAL ENSEMBLE AT THE UNIVERSITY. THIS ENSEMBLE PRESENTS FREQUENT CONCERTS AND PERFORMS EXTENSIVELY IN SCHOOLS, CHURCHES, AND ACROSS THE SOUTHEASTERN UNITED STATES.
Dr. Joel Dunlap, Professor of Music, serves as the Chair of Choral Activities and Graduate Studies at William Carey University’s Winters School of Music. Dr. Dunlap earned his Doctor of Musical Arts with an emphasis in Choral Conducting at the University of Southern Mississippi. He holds a Bachelor of Music Education degree in Vocal and Piano Music Education and a Master of Music degree from the University of Mississippi. Dr. Dunlap’s choirs have given solo performances in St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome, Italy; St. Mark’s Basilica in Venice, Italy; Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France; Canterbury Cathedral in Canterbury, Kent; Salzburg Cathedral in Salzburg, Austria; St. Stephen’s Cathedral in Vienna, Austria; Reformed Church of Lucerne, Switzerland; and the Haydn Recital Hall at the Esterhazy Palace in Eisenstadt, Austria.
Upcoming Events:
OCTOBER 27, 2024: Fall Concert, 3 PM, TFA Auditorium
DECEMBER 15-16, 2024: A Carey Christmas, Hardy Street Baptist Church
FEBRUARY 18-21, 2025: Concert Tour, Nashville, TN
APRIL 27, 2025: Spring Concert, 3 PM, First Presbyterian Church Hattiesburg, MS
CAREY OPERA and MUSICAL THEATRE
EACH SEASON CAREY OPERA AND MUSICAL THEATRE PRESENTS TWO FULLY STAGED AND COSTUMED PRODUCTIONS, ACCOMPANIED BY ORCHESTRA TO THE HATTIESBURG COMMUNITY. WITH THESE PRODUCTIONS, WE AIM TO ENTERTAIN, INSPIRE, AND ENRICH OUR AUDIENCES WITH HIGH-LEVEL SINGING, DANCING, AND ORCHESTRAL MUSIC.
MUSICAL THEATER
presents
Children of Eden
November 14 and 15, 2024
7 PM, TFA Auditorium
Dr. Katrina L. Cox
Music Director and Producer
Tim Matheny
Director and Producer
Tae-Young Hong
Conductor
Jamie Howe
Choreographer
Ross Stark
Tech Coordinator
Meghan Harries
Stage Manager
CAREY OPERA presents The Pirates of Penzance
An operetta by Gilbert and Sullivan
March 4 and 6, 2025
7 PM, TFA Auditorium
Dr. Susan Ruggiero Director and Producer
Dr. Brian Murphy
Music Director and Pianist
Dr. Jorge Gonzalez
Music Director and Conductor
WILLIAM CAREY UNIVERSITY
WIND SYMPHONY
Dr. Travis Coakley, Director
Upcoming Events:
OCTOBER 24, 2024: Featuring the music of Dr. Jack Stamp, 7 PM, TFA Auditorium.
JANUARY 30, 2025: WCU Honor Band Concert, 6 PM, TFA Auditorium.
APRIL 17, 2025: Local Composers Concert, 7 PM, TFA Auditorium.
THE WILLIAM CAREY UNIVERSITY WIND SYMPHONY IS THE PREMIER WIND BAND IN THE WINTERS SCHOOL OF MUSIC. CONDUCTED BY DR. TRAVIS COAKLEY, THE ENSEMBLE IS COMPRISED OF 40-50 MUSICIANS OF WHICH 85% ARE MUSIC MAJORS. THE WIND SYMPHONY PERFORMS A CONCERT EACH TRIMESTER AND TRAVELS ON SEVERAL RECRUITING TOURS EACH YEAR.
Dr. Coakley is the Director of Bands at William Carey University and Chair of Music Education & Instrumental Studies in the Winters School of Music. Dr. Coakley recently completed his Doctor of Arts degree from William Carey University and has also received an Education Specialist in Music Education from Auburn University. Dr. Coakley has over twenty years of experience as a high school band director and is currently serving as the Immediate Past-President of the American School Band Directors Association.
WILLIAM CAREY UNIVERSITY
WORSHIP CHOIR & BAND
CONDUCTORS
Wes Dykes & Brandon Hardin (Choir); Jimi Brown (Band)
THE WORSHIP CHOIR & BAND IS AN ENSEMBLE COMPOSED OF MUSIC MAJORS AND NON-MAJORS. THIS WORSHIP-LEADING ENSEMBLE MINISTERS TO AREA CHURCHES, LEADS IN CHAPEL SERVICES, AND PARTICIPATES IN OTHER WORSHIP EVENTS ON AND OFF CAMPUS. IN JUNE 2023, THEY LED WORSHIP FOR THE SOUTHERN BAPTIST CONVENTION ANNUAL MEETING IN NEW ORLEANS, LA!
Dr. Wes Dykes is the Dean of the Winters School of Music and founded the Worship Choir in 2018 and serves as the Minister of Music at Hardy Street Baptist Church.
Dr. Brandon Hardin is the Coordinator of Worship Studies at WCU and serves Carterville Baptist Church as Interim Worship Pastor.
Upcoming Events:
OCTOBER 29, 2024: MS Baptist Convention, Jackson, MS
DECEMBER 15-16, 2024: Carey Christmas, Hardy Street Baptist Church
JANUARY 26-27, 2025: MS Evangelism Conference, Brandon, MS
MARCH 30 - APRIL 1, 2025: SBC Music Conference, Chattanooga, TN
APRIL 4, 2025: Night of Worship with Geron Davis, 7:30 PM, TFA Auditorium
Mr. Jimi Brown is an Assistant Professor of Music at WCU, where he teaches percussion, music education, and various instrumental ensembles.
FEATURED PERFORMERS
OCTOBER 22 & 24, 2024
Rainel Joubert VIOLIN
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
David Bryan GUITAR
MAY 1, 2025
Philip Fortenberry PIANO
William Carey University Orchestra SPONSORS
PLATINUM SPONSOR
D & D Tire Company, Inc.
SEASON PRESENTING SPONSOR
Clearman Insurance Agency
Dave and Susan Bush
CONCERT PRESENTING SPONSOR
Senator and Mrs. John Polk
Petra Cafe Greek & Mediterranean
Southern Eye Center
Del Sol Mexican Restaurant
LEADING PATRON
Steinway Piano Gallery
Wes and Michelle Dykes
Jorge and Gladys Gonzalez
SUPPORTER PATRON
Nelson Law Firm
Commercial Stationery Company, Inc.
Music & Arts
WILLIAM CAREY UNIVERSITY
MUSIC THERAPY
THE BACHELOR OF MUSIC IN MUSIC THERAPY DEGREE AT WILLIAM CAREY UNIVERSITY IS TRAINING THE NEXT GENERATION OF OUTSTANDING BOARD-CERTIFIED MUSIC THERAPISTS TO MEET THE PHYSICAL, COGNITIVE, SOCIAL, AND EMOTIONAL NEEDS OF ALL PEOPLE THROUGH MUSIC. OUR STUDENTS RECEIVE HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE FACILITATING MUSIC THERAPY WITH CHILDREN, TEENS, AND ADULTS IN A VARIETY OF CONTEXTS THROUGHOUT THEIR EDUCATION. FULLY APPROVED BY THE AMERICAN MUSIC THERAPY ASSOCIATION, OUR PROGRAM’S COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE IS EXEMPLIFIED IN OUR RAPID GROWTH, SMALL CLASS SIZES, MANY CLINICAL TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES, AND ADVOCACY INITIATIVES ACROSS OUR STATE. WITH SEVERAL NEW POSITIONS CREATED EACH YEAR BY OUR ALUMNI, WCU IS LEADING THE WAY FOR MUSIC THERAPY IN MISSISSIPPI AND BEYOND.
Upcoming Event:
APRIL 5, 2025: WCU Music Therapy
50th Anniversary Celebration
Melanie Wiseheart, MMT, MT-BC, is the Coordinator of Music Therapy and a board-certified music therapist with over ten years of experience in mental health, medical care, neurorehabilitation, and developmental care. She holds a Master of Music Therapy from Augsburg University and a Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy from the University of Evansville. Mrs. Wiseheart joined the Winters School of Music faculty in 2022 and oversees music therapy curriculum, teaches music therapy courses, and supervises clinical practica.
Dear Music Supporter,
The School of Music at William Carey University would like to invite you as an individual or your business to take advantage of a wonderful way to support the local arts while advertising your business through the greater Hattiesburg community.
The 2025-2026 Season Program Book will reach approximately 5,000 attendees. This is a great way to advertise your business by placing these program books directly into their hands at every concert throughout the season.
Statistics show that patrons of cultural events tend to support the businesses that support their favorite arts organizations. Our audience is comprised of members of the community with extensive interests who have chosen to be captivated and enlightened by live music performances.
WE ARE NOW ACCEPTING ORDERS FOR OUR 2025-26 PROGRAM BOOK.
Your support will enable us to continue providing scholarships to our students and to present performances of excellence to you and the community. Money collected through the Program Book campaign will provide meals to our international music students.
If you would like to purchase an Ad for the 2025-26 season program book, please send an email to jgonzalez@ wmcarey.edu and you will receive detailed information about prices.
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