Pre-College Strings Program
For the Love of Music
The Music Department and the WKU Division of Extended Learning and Outreach (DELO) have launched this program to offer high quality instruction in orchestral stringed instruments in a nurturing environment. Four WKU music faculty members will be teaching: Cello (Ms. Sarah Boronow), Double Bass (Mr. Patrick O'Rourke) and Violin/Viola (Dr. Anna Cromwell, Ms. Rebecca Reed-Lund and Ms. Jordana Greenberg).
WKU Pre-College teachers are fluent in many of the various instructional 
methods of the day, including Suzuki (rote/learn by listening) and more traditional (note reading/theory) methods. The method of instruction used for each student is determined by the parent and the teacher with an emphasis on what will work "best" for each student's individual needs.
Classes for younger children are generally taught using the Talent Education method of Dr. Shinichi Suzuki, a Japanese violinist. The Suzuki method focuses on teaching children to play musical instruments in much the same way that they learn to speak: they listen first. The first years of music instruction are the most important, for they set the stage for everything that follows ' whether a child develops into a professional musician or an amateur. The skills of concentration and the joy and love for music will remain forever.
Another aspect of the Music Department/DELO collaboration brings string lessons directly to the students in four Warren County Elementary Schools. Dr. William Scott, Baker Professor of Music, has 28 years of experiences developing string programs in public schools.
FOR REGISTRATION INFO, CLICK HERE
Warren Co. Elementary Schools Strings Info Packet Link
WKU Pre College Double Reeds Program Information Link
WKU Pre-College Strings Program - Continuing Education - 2355 Nashville Rd.
Bowling Green, KY 42101 - Phone: 270.745.1912 - Fax: 270.745.8974
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WKU Chorale to engage in Fall Performance Tour
WKU Chorale to Engage in Fall Performance Tour
The WKU Chorale will be engaged in a Fall Performance Tour. This
flagship chorale ensemble, conducted by Paul Hondorp, will perform in
Kentucky at The Louisville Christian Academy, Paducah-Tilghman High School,
Marshall County High School, Meade County High School and John Hardin
High School.
WKU Conductor's Professional Development Workshop - November
The Conductor's Professional Development Workshop will be offered on
November 19-21, 2009, and will be limited to the first 16 enrollees who
will have the opportunity to work with conductors Richard Floyd
(University of Texas), Barry Kraus (Belmont University) and Gary
Schallert, Jeff Bright and Bill Scott (Western Kentucky University).
After these slots are filled, applicants can attend the workshop through
the Observer Track. The Conductor's Track is set at $100 and the
Observer Track is $60, mailed to WKU Band, Department of Music, 1906
College Heights Blvd., #41029, Bowling Green, KY 42101.
Van Meter Renovation Update
The construction crew for Van Meter renovations continue to move the schedule closer to the finish line. It is anticipated that the renovations may be complete by the end of 2009 instead of the originally forecast June 2010.