NC Music Educator Winter 2017

fundamentals of music are undeniably
important, it is the calculus
between the notes and words that
causes the choral nerd in me to
emerge. The nuances of successful
performance come from an authentic
and genuine human emotion
displayed on each singer’s face. This
personal touch cannot be delivered
unless we develop it face-to-face.
SCHOOL of MUSIC
Dr. Michael Martin completed
his Ph.D. at Kent State University,
following 18 years of public school
teaching in the capacity of orchestral,
choral, and instrumental positions
in Maine, N.H. and Mass. He has
received recognition as a teacher,
conductor, vocal clinician, and guest
conductor. In 2015, he was awarded
the Distinguished Professor Award
from Methodist University and in
2016, he became the first recipient
of the Union-Zukowski Endowed
Professor in the Fine Arts. He serves
on the state board of the American
Choral Directors Association and
is also the artistic director of the
Cumberland Oratorio Singers and
the Cross Creek Chorale. Currently,
he’s an associate professor of music at
Methodist University as the director
of choral activities and music education,
and coordinator for fine arts
management.
References
Carter, T. (n.d.). Choral CHARIS-
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Cleese, J. (Writer) & Erskine, J. (Director).
(2001). Face to face [Television
series episode]. In J.
Erskine (Producer), The Human
Face. London: British Broadcasting
Corporation.
Austin, J. (1985). Mood planning
for barbershop songs [Class handout].
Northeastern District of SPEBSQSA,
Burlington, VT.
Shawn, Ted (1974) Every little
movement: A book about Francois Delsarte,
New York: Dance Horizons.
2017 SUMMER MUSIC CAMPS
In the Heart of Nashville
Belmont University’s School of Music Summer Camps
for Winds, Percussion, Strings, Piano and Vocalists.
BELMONT PIANO INVITATIONAL
June 11–16 for Grades 9–12
Study Classical or Jazz Piano
SUMMER WINDS BAND CAMP
June 11–17 for Grades 9–12
For Woodwinds, Brass
and Percussion
BELMONT.EDU/MUSIC • 615.460.6408
STRING CROSSINGS CAMP
June 18–23 for Grades 9–12
Study Jazz, Fiddle, Rock and Classical
SUMMER VOCAL ARTS INTENSIVE
June 25–July 1 for Grades 9–12
Solo, Ensemble and Choral
Singing Experiences
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