The Division of Music is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music. Every music major has the opportunity to develop professional competence through a program of study that includes a comprehensive music theory and aural skills sequence, performance studies, conducting, music history and literature, and ensemble experience. Specialized professional music study and a broad-based liberal arts education equip students for effective leadership and service.

 
DEGREE OPTIONS (Majors)


Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)Bachelor of Music (B.M.)
Bachelor of Music Education (B.M.E.) Bachelor of Musical Arts (B.M.A.)



MINORS

>>Music
>>Worship Arts
>>Music Composition
 



MUSIC FACULTY

Dr. Brent Ballweg:
Dr. Michael Dean :
Dr. Casey Gerber:
Conchita Hansford:
Dr. Lee Hinson:
Dr. Louima Lilite:
Dr. Mark McQuade:
Dr. Jennifer
McQuade
:


Choral Activities
Keyboard Studies
Music Education
Preparatory Dept.
Church Music
Vocal Studies
Vocal Studies

Vocal Studies

 
Sandra Meyer:
Dr. Kevin Pruiett:
Dr. Peter Purin:
Dr. Kristen
Stauffer Todd
:
Dr. James Vernon:
Dr. Keith Whitmore:
Dr. Lauren Wright:

Music Theory
Instrumental
Music Theory

Music History
Theory/Compositon
Keyboard Studies
Director of Bands
Adjunct Professors

Dr. Carol Anne Bell:
T.J. Blackburn:
Sarah Brown:
Evan Chancellor:
Scott Johnson:
Dr. Jim Hansford:



piano
bassoon
violin, viola
horn
guitar
trombone/OBU Community Orchestra

 

Paul Nesper:
Norma Partridge:
Brandon Roye:
Rachel Schmoyer:
Nancy Stizza-Ortega:
George Toumayan:


low brass
vocal studies
saxophone
piano
flute
percussion
Thresa Swadley:

Secretary,
Dean of the College
of Fine Arts
   
Cherry Donnelly:
Secretary,
Division of Music
   


OTHER HELPFUL LINKS & INFORMATION

Ensembles
Bison Glee Club
Bison Jazz Orchestra
Bisonette Women's Glee Club
Chorale
Collegium Musicum
David's Creed
Shawnee/OBU Community Orchestra
Symphonic Band