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Within the music area, three degrees are offered; the Bachelor of Arts, the Bachelor of Fine Arts, and the Bachelor of Arts- Concentration in Music Education.
No matter which degree best suits your needs, you will receive thorough training in the fundamentals of music theory, history, and performance. You will develop your skills on your primary instrument (or voice) in applied lessons with our outstanding faculty, which includes graduates from some of the most distinguished music schools in the world. You will have ample opportunity to participate in various instrumental and vocal ensembles, performing in a wide variety of musical styles. Students enrolled in our music education program will also have the opportunity to study jazz improvisation and jazz ensemble rehearsal techniques with our jazz specialist. And you will be able to attend free performances by faculty and visiting guest artists.

B.A. Concentration in
Music Education

This degree prepares you to become a successful
music teacher in a public or private school. Upon completion of this degree, you will be certified to teach K-12 general music (vocal and/or instrumental) in the public schools-- and well positioned to pursue graduate study if you so choose.

B.F.A. Music

This degree program emphasizes performance on a musical instrument or voice. You will receive longer private lessons and specialized performance opportunities (juries and recitals) designed to help you attain a high level of technical proficiency and artistry on your instrument. This degree is designed to prepare you for a career as a performing artist, or for graduate study in any musical field.

B.A. Music

This degree program provides a solid foundation for a variety of musical careers, such as private instructor, church musician, or music-related salesperson. You can also teach at institutions (such as private schools or arts academies) which do not require state certification. Many graduates of this degree choose to pursue graduate study in a more specific musical field.


All
Steinway
School

LHU is officially designated
by Steinway & Sons
as an All-Steinway
School. All of LHU's pianos--
in practice rooms, classrooms, and performance venues --
were replaced by brand
new Steinway-designed instruments, and LHU joined
the ranks of elite music
schools (such as Yale University, the China Conservatory of Music,
the Curtis Institute of Music, and the Juilliard School) that are
“All Steinway.”


“The Music Education program at Lock Haven has prepared me to enter the teaching world with confidence. I am
currently student teaching and cannot express how thankful I am to have had the opportunity to study under such a knowledgeable, caring faculty. The program
really focuses on
what you need to
know to not only succeed but blossom in the educational arena.”

Sarah Hied '09
 Music Education

Facilities

The Sloan Fine Arts Center features classrooms, performance and rehearsal spaces, faculty studios, a listening lab, numerous practice rooms (recently outfitted with new pianos), and a keyboard/music technology lab with Macintosh computers. Our classrooms are well equipped with the latest technology to make learning easier and more enjoyable. The Price Performance Center, which seats 700, is our large performance venue. It is equipped with state-of-the-art recording equipment and a Steinway model D 9-foot concert grand piano.

Faculty - Music Division

Assistant Professor Dr. Dale J. Young
(570) 484-2131     dyoung3@lhup.edu

  • Ph.D. Theatre, Bowling Green State University M.A.
  • Counseling Psychology, Lesley University
  • B.F.A. in Acting, the Theatre School of DePaul University, Chicago

Associate Professor Dr. Mahlon Grass

  • D.M.A. Bassoon Performance, Eastman School of Music
  • Awarded Student's Choice Award
  • B.A., M.M. Brigham Young University

Assistant Professor John Schmidt, Director of Bands

  • M. Ed., Virginia Polytechnic and State University
  • Awarded Student's Choice Award

Associate Professor Ronald Miller, Director of Vocal Studies

  • M.M. Ed., B.M. Ed., West Virginia University
  • Awarded Student's Choice Award

Dr. David Warner

  • D.M. Ed. Vocal Music Emphasis, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley
  • M. Ed Vocal Music, University of Maryland
  • Master of Spanish Language and Culture, Romance Language Institute
  • B.M. Ed. Instrumental Music, University of Missouri at Kansas City Conservatory of Music

Dr. David Curtin

  • D.M.A. Piano Performance, University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music
  • M.M. Piano Performance, University of Louisville School of Music
  • B.M. Piano Performance, B.A. English, SUNY Fredonia School of Music

Instructor William Mullen

  • B.M. in Guitar Performance, Penn State University
  • The New School, New York, N.Y.
  • Catholic University of America, School of Music
  • Bryn Mawr Conservatory of Music

Eddie Severn, Director of Jazz Studies and Brass

  • Royal Military School of Music, Kneller Hall, London, England
  • Master of Arts in Music with distinction, University of Salford, Manchester, England, awarded the James Morrison Jazz Masters Award in recognition of performance excellence
  • Currently working on DMA projects, University of Salford, Manchester, England

Dr. Melissa Becker, Director of Music Education

  • Ph.D. Philosophy (Music & Human Learning), University of Texas at Austin
  • M.M, B.M., Violin Performance, Penn State University