The Department of Music at Limestone College: The Charm of the South!
Rich in tradition, the Department of Music at Limestone College seeks to promote excellence in musicianship and equip students for a career in music. The Music Department offers two degrees, a jazz concentration, and a minor in music while maintaining accreditation from the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) since 1946. In addition, the accrediting branch of the South Carolina Department of Education and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) certifies our Teacher Education Program.
DEGREES OFFERED IN MUSIC
The Bachelor of Arts in Music provides a broad base for a number of careers in music and is also intended as a preparation for advanced graduate study.
The Bachelor of Arts in Music Education provides the essential training, knowledge, and skills necessary for a teaching career in choral, instrumental, or general music. Music majors may elect either an Instrumental or Vocal concentration.
The College offers a Minor in Music, which allows the student to further his or her knowledge of music as an art while enjoying participation in music performance.
The College offers a Jazz Concentration with the B.A. in Music or the B.A. in Music Education. The Concentration provides the student with advanced opportunities for specialized learning and performance experiences within the jazz idiom.
ENSEMBLES
Large Ensembles:
• College Chorus
• The Marching Saints
• The LC Wind Ensemble
Chamber Ensembles:
• Vocal
• Woodwind
• Brass
• Percussion
Popular Ensembles:
• Jazz
• Steel Pan (iPan)
• Pep Band
FACULTY
Dr. Gena Poovey, Department Chair & Director of Choral Activities
Dr. Chip Hill, Professor of Music & Applied Clarinet/Saxophone
Dr. David Thompson, Professor of Music & Director of Keyboard Activities
Dr. Patrick K. Carney, Director of Bands & Associate Professor of Music Education
Mr. Joseph Earp, Assistant Director of Bands & Director of Recruitment
Mr. Jonan Keeny, Adjunct Professor of Percussion & Director of Athletic Percussion Ensembles
Dr. Catherine Siarris, Adjunct Professor of Voice
Mr. Eric Henson, Adjunct Professor of Low Brass
Dr. Lauren Watkins, Adjunct Professor of Flute
Mr. Brian Winegardner, Adjunct Professor of Trumpet
Mr. William Flynn, Adjunct Professor of Percussion & Director of Steel Pan Ensemble
Mr. John Parks, Adjunct Professor of Jazz & Applied Guitar
CONTACT US
http://finearts.limestone.edu/music
Dr. Gena Poovey, Department Chair
[email protected]
(864) 488-4509
The philosophy of the Department of Music is to provide the highest quality music education for both the music major pursuing a career as a performer, educator, and scholar, and for the non-major and member of the community learning about music as a part of a liberal arts tradition and of human culture and experience. The goals of the Department of Music are:
To prepare students to function professionally in their field of music.
To provide appropriate musical experiences for students in the liberal arts program.
To prepare students to pursue advanced study in their respective areas.
To encourage in all students the development of musical sensitivity and an understanding of the aesthetic process.
To provide for the College and community the enrichment afforded by a variety of musical experiences
