Welcome TO THE CAREY FAMILY W e would love for you to you be a part of the Carey family through the Winters School of Music. When we say “Carey Family,” we mean it! At William Carey you will not be a “number,” but instead a person who is highly valued – our faculty and staff are here for you. We believe that every student has a divinely orchestrated calling on their life to affect the world in a positive way; here at Carey, we embrace and foster the development of this call for the glory of God.
2022/2023
SCHOLARSHIP AUDITIONS
Friday, November 11 • Friday, January 13 • Friday, March 24 If one of the scheduled dates above does not work with your schedule, another date can be arranged. Email music@wmcarey.edu or call 601-318-6175 to secure your audition or arrange for an alternative date.
This brochure gives a few of the many highlights of the great things that are happening through Carey Music. We have many music and academic majors for you to choose from, many opportunities for involvement, and tremendous scholarships to match your participation regardless of your chosen major. If you have any further questions, or would like to arrange an audition for scholarship, please email us at music@wmcarey.edu. We look forward to having you in the Winters School of Music! Serving Him, Dr. Wes Dykes, Dean of the Winters School of Music
ENSEMBLES
At Carey, we believe that becoming a great musician means making great music. Our students participate in a wide variety of ensembles. CAREY CHORALE is the premiere auditioned choral ensemble at the university. This ensemble presents frequent concerts and performs extensively in schools and some churches. Members of this ensemble also participate in the Worship Choir. WOMENS CHOIR is an auditioned choir that sings SSAA literature and performs in chapels and other choral events. Members of this ensemble also participate in Worship Choir. WORSHIP CHOIR is open to all Carey students and no audition is required. This ensemble performs in churches and provides music for chapel services both on and off campus. ORATORIO CHOIR performs major choral works and is comprised of the Chorale, Women's Choir, and guest singers from the community. CARPENTER’S WOOD is an
auditioned small vocal ensemble that performs in churches and for community events.
RESTORATION BAND is an auditioned contemporary Christian band that performs in churches and student ministry events. INDIGO MUSICA is an elite chamber choir that performs a cappella choral repertoire from the Middle Ages to works by modern composers.
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WORSHIP SINGERS is a high energy, Spirit-led, praise and worship vocal ensemble that travels to lead in churches, Christian school chapels, and other community and regional events. COMMISSIONERS QUARTET
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sings a variety of men’s quartet literature for local church and banquet settings.
MUSICAL THEATRE ENSEMBLE SPIRIT OF CAREY is a high-impact
and OPERA WORKSHOP perform a variety of productions each year. From "White Christmas" to the "Magic Flute," these talented students have opportunities to perform large-scale shows with full orchestra both at Carey and at regional theaters.
SYMPHONIC WINDS is the top auditioned wind ensemble at the university. This ensemble performs symphonic literature for concerts and school events throughout the year. Instrumentalists who do not make this ensemble are invited to participate in CONCERT BAND. CAREY BIG BAND plays a variety of jazz literature from standards to contemporary arrangements. They perform for campus and community events. KNIGHTS OF JAZZ is a small jazz combo that performs for campus activities, civil functions, and community events. GUITAR ENSEMBLE features guitar majors who play a wide variety of musical styles. These talented performers have the opportunity to arrange literature and perform transcriptions from all of the musical genres.
indoor marching winds, percussion, and auxiliary ensemble. This auditioned ensemble performs in gyms, parades, and other locations.
EVIDENCE is our competitive Winter Guard International winds group that competes in regional and national contests and is made up of auditioned members from the Spirit of Carey. PIANO ENSEMBLE features multiple pianists who perform a wide variety of piano literature. Very popular for Christmas concerts, this ensemble is available for church and school educational programs. HANDBELL ENSEMBLE performs handbell settings of sacred, classical, and secular music. Always featured in Christmas concerts, this ensemble is open to all students by audition. CHAMBER ENSEMBLES are formed from multiple studios in the music department and perform on campus and in school settings. WILLIAM CAREY UNIVERSITY ORCHESTRA performs a wide
variety of orchestral literature. This auditioned ensemble provides music for university events, local concerts, and school programs.
CAREY STRING QUARTET
performs a variety of traditional and contemporary quartet literature.
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Music DEGREES AT CAREY
All of our music degrees are accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music. Our music therapy degree is also accredited by the American Music Therapy Association. Just as William Carey's namesake, we strive to make our world a better place by “Expecting Great Things from God and Attempting Great Things for God.”
DOCTOR OF ARTS IN MUSIC WITH A PRIMARY EMPHASIS IN MUSIC EDUCATION OR WORSHIP MINISTRY The Winters School of Music, in an effort to meet the needs of both the education community as well as the church community, is excited to offer a FULLY online doctoral program that may be adapted, through choice of primary emphases and electives, to meet the specific desired learning outcomes of the student. This degree will meet the needs of students who are interested in furthering their knowledge, earning a terminal degree that will open possibilities for collegiate teaching positions, or to earn credentials for the purpose of improving compensation and retirement benefits. THE MASTER OF MUSIC IN WORSHIP STUDIES allows working church musicians to continue to develop specialized skills as musicians and worship leaders. This degree is FULLY online and can be completed in one calendar year. Students choose from Worship Ministry, Conducting, Performance, or Worship Technology emphases. THE MASTER OF MUSIC EDUCATION This degree is available FULLY online with common sense entrance requirements. Emphasis is given to developing highly skilled teachers in their field with the needs and demands of the working professional in mind. THE BACHELOR OF MUSIC EDUCATION: CHORAL This degree meets all the requirements for licensure and is designed to prepare music teachers for the elementary through high school music classroom. THE BACHELOR OF MUSIC EDUCATION: INSTRUMENTAL Designed to produce band directors and orchestra conductors in the public and private school, this degree prepares students to develop and lead instrumental programs. Students will be well trained in concert and in marching band settings.
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THE BACHELOR OF MUSIC IN MUSIC THERAPY Students in this degree learn to use music as a therapeutic tool for a wide variety of clients with special needs. Music Therapy students at Carey have unique opportunities to do practica with clients in a variety of clinical settings. THE BACHELOR OF MUSIC IN PERFORMANCE While all music majors at Carey are expected to perform at a very high level, this degree is designed for students who want to perform professionally in their chosen area. THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN DANCE provides an opportunity for students to enter a challenging curriculum focused on technical proficiency, artistry, and professional fieldwork. In turn, the program contains 17 free electives that can be applied towards a minor or a second major providing our graduates with multiple avenues of career choice. THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN WORSHIP LEADERSHIP was developed with the full-time and bivocational worship leader in mind. This degree is designed with free electives to use for a Minor or a Second Major. THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN WORSHIP TECHNOLOGY was developed with the full-time and bivocational worship technology or Christian music industry professional in mind. This degree is designed with free electives to use for a Minor or a Second Major.
Meet THE INSTRUCTORS
MUSIC FACULTY Dr. Wes Dykes, Dean of the Winters School of Music, teaching in the areas of conducting and worship studies Dr. Joel Dunlap, Chair of Choral Activities/Graduate Studies teaching in the area of choral music Dr. Jeremy Morgan, Chair of Instrumental Activities/Music Education, teaching in the area of music education and trumpet Jim Armstrong, Assistant Professor, coordinating undergraduate field experience and teaching in choral music education Jimi Brown, Assistant Professor, teaching in the area of music education and percussion David Bryan, Assistant Professor teaching in the area of guitar and music theory Jessica Bryan, Assistant Professor, teaching in the area of voice and music theory Wes Cameron, Assistant Professor, teaching in the area of saxophone and music theory Katrina Cox, Assistant Professor, teaching in the area of voice and musical theatre Michelle Dykes, Assistant Professor, teaching in the area of clarinet and voice Melanie Freeman, Instructor, teaching in the area of music therapy Katie Ginn, Assistant Professor, coordinating and teaching in the area of dance Jorge Gonzalez, Assistant Professor, coordinating and teaching in the area of strings Dr. Brandon Hardin, Assistant Professor, coordinating and teaching in the area of worship studies
Zach Harris, Instructor, teaching in the area of music education, euphonium, and tuba
Dr. Samuel Dahmer, Instructor, teaching in the area of strings
Christina Mathis, Instructor, teaching in the area of piano
Kyle Dykes, Instructor, teaching in the area of trombone, jazz, and music theory
Dr. Brian Murphy, Associate Professor, teaching in the area of piano and music history
Dr. Lee Harland, Instructor, teaching in the area of music history
Dr. Susan Ruggiero, Assistant Professor, teaching in the area of flute, voice, and opera
Peter Nionakis, Instructor, teaching in the area of trumpet, horn, and jazz
Andrew Shelton, Instructor, teaching in the area of technology
Dr. Jessica McMillan, Instructor, teaching in the area of choral music education and worship studies
Dr. Cassandra Weiss, Assistant Professor, teaching in the area of music education Dr. Vernon Whaley, Associate Professor, teaching in the area of worship studies Melanie Wisehart, Associate Professor, coordinating and teaching in the area of music therapy Tae Young, Instructor, coordinating in the area of music theory and teaching in piano
ADJUNCT INSTRUCTORS Dr. Jason Beghtol, Instructor, teaching in the area of music education Andrea Beltran, Instructor, teaching in the area of strings Travis Coakley, Instructor, teaching in the area of music education
Jeneanne Miller, Instructor, teaching in the area of technology Kenny Myrick, Instructor, teaching in the area of double reeds Sarah Odom, Instructor, teaching in the area of elementary music Beth Parker, Instructor, teaching in the area of piano Dee Dee Pitts, Instructor, teaching in the area of music education Kristopher Smith, Instructor, teaching in the area of worship studies Rachel Rayburn, Instructor, teaching in the area of music education Kathy Vail, Instructor, teaching in the area of collaborative piano and organ
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