Stephen S. MilesInstructor of MusicRaley Chapel 126 405.878.2311 OBU Box 61233 500 W. University Shawnee, OK 74804 |
Stephen Miles teaches courses in Music Theory and Composition, as well as Music Technology. He has studied Composition with Dr. Mary Jeanne van Appledorn and Dr. Steven Paxton, Theory with Dr. Gene Biringer and Dr. Edward Pearsall, and woodwinds with Don Turner. He has composed various works for chamber groups and large instrumental & choral ensembles. Stephen is an avid amateur astronomer, and hopes to begin work on a doctorate in music in the near future.
Educational Background:
B.M., Texas Tech University
M.M., Texas Tech University
Courses Taught:
MUTC 1203: Fundamentals of Music
MUTC 1232: Introduction to Aural Skills
MUTC 1212: Music Theory I
MUTC 1242: Sight Singing & Ear Training I
MUTC 1222: Music Theory II
MUTC 2232: Sight Singing & Ear Training II
MUTC 2212: Music Theory III
MUTC 2242: Sight Singing & Ear Training III
MUTC 2222: Music Theory IV: Musical Forms
MUTC 1262: Introduction to Composition
MUTC 2012: Introduction to Music Synthesis
MUTC 3013: Advanced Synthesis Techniques
MUTC 3409: Orchestration
MUTC 4213: Contemporary Analysis
MUSC 4223: Twentieth-Century Music History & Theory
HON 2219: Honors Colloquium: The Viennese Aesthetic
Private Composition Lessons
Selected Publications and/or Professional Activities:
Passage of Time: Journey of a Day for Orchestra and Choir
Evening Prayer: Vespers for Organ, Brass Sextet, and Choir
Lucis Creator for a cappella choir
Under the Blue and the Gray for Cello and spoken voice
Trio #1 for Clarinet, Violin, and Piano