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Music
Through its excellent curriculum, interaction with great professors, and many performance opportunities, Chowan's Department of Music can help you maximize your potential and attain your goals as a musician.
Graduates of our program have gone on to be:
- Composers
- Elementary Music Teachers
- Middle School Band or Choral Directors
- High School Band or Choral Directors
- Performers
- Recording Engineers
You’ll be given a firm foundation in music through the study of:
- Music Theory
- Sight Singing and Ear Training
- Music History
- Class Piano
- Fundamentals of Conducting
- Applied Music
- Ensemble Experiences
You’ll study in at least one of these applied music areas:
- Brass Instrument
- Composition
- Classical Guitar
- Organ
- Percussion
- Piano
- String Instrument
- Voice
- Woodwind Instrument
Chowan offers you the opportunity to perform in the following major ensembles:
- Chowan Chorus, a large choir that performs one concert on campus each semester and is open to students and area residents.
- Chowan Singers, the university’s touring choir. Chowan Singers travels throughout the Mid-Atlantic Region presenting concerts in churches and schools. Every three years, members of Chowan Singers have the chance to go on an international tour. Recently, the group has performed in Israel, Egypt, the Palestinian Territories, and Italy, including a performance for Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. Membership is by audition only.
- Chowan Winds, our symphonic band. Chowan Winds presents concerts on campus throughout the year. Membership is by audition only.
- Meherrin Chamber Orchestra, which is made up of instrumentalists from Chowan and the surrounding area. The MCO presents concerts on campus and joins with the university’s choral ensembles for the annual Masterworks concert. Membership is by audition only.
If that’s not enough, we offer the following minor ensembles as well:
- Cantare, a singing group that’s auditioned from Chowan Singers. Cantare performs madrigals, vocal jazz, and Christian contemporary music.
- Guitar Ensemble, which offers opportunities for our guitarists to perform in a group.
- Instrumental Chamber Ensembles, small groups made up exclusively of brass players, woodwind players, string players, or percussionists.
- Jazz Band, and instrumental group that explores a variety of great jazz tunes.
- Pep Band, which plays for home football games and some of the home basketball games.
Different career paths = different degree plans. Music majors can prepare to work in different musical fields through Chowan’s B.A. in Music which offers you twenty hours of free electives to tailor your degree to your needs. In our B.A in Music with Music Industry Emphasis, you get fifteen hours of courses that include Survey of Music Business, Recording Studio Techniques, and an internship in a music-related business to prepare you for an exciting career in the music industry. If you want to be a public school music teacher, then the B.S in Music Education will help you get there! Our music education curriculum is accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education and approved by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. Also, Chowan is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music, which means that our program meets national standards in content and delivery. You can be proud of your degree from Chowan University!
Music majors have the opportunity to participate in two music-related organizations that allow you to pursue your professional interests, make connections with others in your field of study, and build your resume.
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Michael Butrico butricom@chowan.edu
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"The Department of Music strives to provide an atmosphere of learning and development. To us, 'Faith in Your Future' means that we believe that those students who complete their degrees in music at Chowan University are well prepared for success in their career. The Department of Music also encourages prospective students to learn about the wide range of opportunities available to all students of the university, whether as a major in music, a minor in music, or a member of one of our many ensembles."
Education:
Mr. Butrico received the Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Education from the University of Central Florida and the Master of Music degree in Trombone Performance from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. He joined the faculty of Chowan University in 2007.
Courses Taught:
Applied Brass
- Chamber Ensembles
- Chowan Winds
- Conducting
- Jazz Band
- Pep Band
- Materials and Methods for Secondary Music Education
- Music Appreciation
Awards and Honors:
- Principal Trombonist Mantovani Orchestra
- Trombonist with Florida Lakes Orchestra and Space Coast Pops
- Trombonist with New York Gilbert and Sullivan Players
- Trombonist with Walt Disney World productions
- All-American College Band 1992
- Who's Who Among American's Teachers 2003 - 2005
Interests:
- Home remodeling
- Classic car restoration
- Aviation
- Learning Italian
- Travel
- Politics
- Mechanical and engineering projects
Commission & Publications:
Sanford Soliloquy: for Trombone and Piano. Commissioned and performed by Michael Butrico, trombone. Music by James Wehr. World Premier March 11th, 2003 - Seminole State College of Florida. Wehr’s Music House Publishing.
Ballad for My Other Brother: for Trombone, Piano, and Narrator. Commissioned and performed by Michael Butrico, trombone. Based on the poetry of Dr. Stephen Caldwell Wright. Music by James Wehr. World Premier Sept. 27, 2005 – Seminole State College of Florida.
Sailing the Seas: A Tone Poem for Solo Trombone. Commissioned by Michael Butrico. Music by Greg Barker. Spirit Song Music Publishing 2004.
Two Songs by Matalonis, Op. 6. Michael Butrico, trombone. Recorded July 2006. Wehr’s Music House Publishing.
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James M. Guthrie guthrj@chowan.edu |
“The music industry program at Chowan provides hands-on audio engineering training; we record and master dozens of concerts each year. Many of our music industry students enroll in Applied Composition in order to create music in a variety of styles - from classical to electronica to pop. As a composer, I find the Chowan community to be open to the free expression of new musical ideas. Student compositions are often featured on our popular New Music concert series.
For recreation, I perform as principal fiddler of a local ensemble known as the Potecasi Creek String Band. The band specializes in local Old-Time music, though, as an LSU graduate with years of exposure to Cajun music, I recently introduced Cajun fiddle music into the repertoire.”.
Education:
Dr. Guthrie received the Bachelor of Music, Master of Music, and Doctor of Musical Arts degrees in Composition from Louisiana State University. He joined the Chowan University faculty in 2005.
Courses Taught:
- Applied Composition
- Applied Organ
- Applied Strings
- Basic Audio and Live Sound
- Computer Applications for Music
- Survey of Music Business
- Music Theory and Aural Skills
- Meherrin Chamber Orchestra
Awards and Honors:
- Pi Kappa Lambda, National Honor Society in Music
- Kenneth B. Klaus Young Composer's Competition, 1982
- Louisiana State University Foundation, School of Music
Dedication Prize, 1987
- Tubist’s Universal Brotherhood Association (T.U.B.A.)
Composition Contest, 1991
- American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers Standard Awards for Classical Composition: Every year since 1993
Interests:
- Deciphering new computer applications for music
- Constructing musical number theory games
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Gregory B. Parker parkeg@chowan.edu
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"I love teaching at the college level! Being a part of the growth and development of students like you during this critical time in your life is both stimulating and rewarding to me. At Chowan, you can receive a quality education in music through personal interaction with faculty members. This allows us to be more attentive to your needs and learning style and allows you to be successful. "
Education:
Dr. Parker received the Bachelor of Music Education degree and the Performer's Certificate in Voice from Samford University. He received the Master of Music degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and the Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Voice Performance from the University of Missouri - Kansas City Conservatory of Music. He joined the Chowan University faculty in 2004.
Courses Taught:
- Advanced Choral Conducting
- Applied Voice
- Cantare
- Chowan Chorus
- Chowan Singers
- Performance Laboratory
- Vocal Techniques
Awards and Honors:
Omicron Delta Kappa, National Leadership Honor Society
- Phi Kappa Phi, National Collegiate Honor Society
- Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Professional Music Fraternity
- Pi Kappa Lambda, National Honor Society in Music
- 2008 Chowan University Excellence in Teaching Award
Interests:
- Working in my yard
- Fishing
- Travel
- Alabama Crimson Tide Football
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Bruce Allan Moser moserb@chowan.edu |
"Studying in a tight-knit, supportive community, Chowan’s music students get the opportunity to engage with the approachable faculty in small-group learning environments while also getting the chance to participate in countless ensembles, choirs and groups. Because of this, students graduate from Chowan with experience in many areas, their well-rounded music educations making them more marketable in an increasingly tough job-seeking environment."
Education:
- Bachelor of Music degree in Piano Performance and Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from Stetson University
- Master of Music degree in Piano Performance from the New England Conservatory of Music
- Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Piano Performance and the Post-Master’s Certificate in Music Theory Pedagogy from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Courses Taught or Teaching:
- Music Theory
- Aural Skills
- Music History
- Fundamentals of Music
- Applied Piano
Other Interests:
- Playing tennis and soccer
- Watching football
- German
- Music ministry
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Paula B. Pressnell pressp@chowan.edu |
"Chowan's Music Department gives students the opportunity to perform, compose, and learn the latest music technology in a caring environment. I enjoy working with students and getting to know them personally."
Education:
Paula Pressnell earned the Bachelor of Music degree in Piano Performance cum laude from Salem College. She joined the Chowan University faculty in 2005.
Courses Taught:
- Applied Piano
- Class Piano
- Accompanist for Applied Lessons and Choral Ensembles
Interests:
- Reading
- Bicycling
- Alternative Medicine