Tennessee Musician - Vol. 67 No. 1

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the score|news from across the state
Belmont University
In fall 2014, Belmont University launched
an undergraduate music therapy program making it
the only university in the state to offer such a degree.
Students will need a total of 136 hours including the
required 41 BELL Core general education hours, 79
music hours, 20 hours of music therapy courses and
an additional 13 clinical foundations courses. In addition,
the program will require a six-month internship,
often outside of Nashville. Once complete, the degree
will qualify graduates to sit for the board certification
exam.
Dr. Madeline Bridges, Associate Dean for
Academic Studies and Professor of Music Education,
received a Lifetime Achievement Award from The
Tennessee American Choral Directors Association at
its annual conference held June 20 and 21 in Chattanooga,
Tennessee. Bridges serves as campus director
of the Tennessee Arts Academy and is co-director of
the Nashville Children’s Choir, a multi-level community
choir program in residence at Belmont.
Belmont University welcomes Dr. Lesley
Mann, who joined the School of Music faculty in fall
2014. She will teach Music Education courses and
direct the 140 voice Women’s Choir. Dr. Mann holds a
doctorate in Choral Conducting and Music Education
from Florida State University.
Cumberland University
Cumberland University strings teacher Thornton
Cline debuted his third book published by Hal
Leonard (distributed in over 60 countries worldwide)
at a free book signing/workshop that was held at
Music and Arts in Raleigh, North Carolina on Saturday,
October 11. Cline’s new book is titled “Practice
Personalities for Adults” and is the follow-up to his
last best selling book “Practice Personalities: What’s
Your Type?”
In his book, Thornton Cline reveals nine
practice personalities in adults based on over 25 years
of research from over 1,000 interviews with students.
A pre-recorded CD of Cline performing on the piano,
violin and guitar is included along with a free Practice
Personalities self test for adults to determine their
Practice Personalities.
Cline was twice awarded “Songwriter of the
Year” by the Tennessee Songwriter’s Association
for his hit song, “Love is the Reason,” recorded by
multi-platinum, King of Romance artist, Engelbert
Humperdinck and pop diva, Gloria Gaynor. Thornton
Cline has been nominated for Dove and Grammy
awards for his performances and songs. In April of
this year, Thornton Cline was nominated for the first
ever Grammy Music Educators Award. Cline is author
of three published books and has had over 150 of his
songs recorded by major and independent artists such
as Engelbert Humperdinck, Gloria Gaynor, Mark
Chestnut, Tammy Trent, Billy and Sarah Gaines, Ray
Peterson, Tim Murphy, and the Manhattans.
Middle Tennessee
State University
The MTSU School of Music proudly presented
its first “Career in Music Day” on Tuesday, November
4, 2014. High school students seriously interested
in a career in music, their teachers, and parents were
invited to spend a day on campus attending seminars,
music classes, ensemble rehearsals, and master classes
with the School of Music faculty. Participants had the
opportunity to tour MTSU and meet with admissions
and financial aid counselors. There was no cost to attend
the event.
MTSU proudly announces new faculty for
2014-2015: Dr. Brad Baumgardner, academic advisor/
undergraduate programs; Dr. Patrick Casey, instrumental
music education; Dr. Adam Clark, piano; Mr.
Allen Kennedy, athletic bands; Dr. Eunbyol Ko, piano;
Mr. Chip Henderson, jazz guitar; Dr. Joseph Morgan,
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