Alumni
The Kentucky Music Educators Association (KMEA) honored Western Kentucky University music faculty and alumni at the annual KMEA In-Service Professional Development Conference that was held in Louisville, KY. They were presented these awards at the Gala Conference Banquet on Feb. 9, 2007.
Sheila Smalling, WKU '85 & '89 alum, Middle School Teacher of the Year. Ms. Smalling is currently the Band Director at Drakes Creek Middle School in Bowling Green. John Cipolla, WKU Music Faculty member since 2002, College/University Teacher of the Year. Dr. Cipolla has recently issued a jazz CD, in collaboration with David Livingston, entitled /Misbehavin'./ Lisa Hussung, WKU Adjunct Music Faculty member since 2002, Elementary School Teacher of the Year. Ms. Hussung currently is the Music Specialist at Richpond Elementary School.
(Left - Right: Shelia Smalling, John Cipolla and Lisa Hussung)
The Music Alumni Reunion on November 17-18, 2006, was a blast! We held it in conjunction with the Founders Day Concert, the finale of the year-long Centennial Celebration on the Hill. After the concert on Friday, Nov. 17, music alumni went to a post-concert party at Garrett Ballroom, and were serenaded by WKU Faculty Jazz Quintet. Nov. 18 was filled with alumni choir and alumni band rehearsals in preparation for the football pre-game performance, followed by good food, good friends, good memories and more parties. Don't miss the next one! Click here to view more Fall 2006 reunion pictures.
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Accolades
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.