Department of Visual & Performing Arts

John Henry, Jr., Interim Chairperson

Overview

The Department of Visual and Performing Arts comprises the Programs of Music, Theatre, Visual Arts and a Dance minor. Through an ongoing collaborative process, the Department develops and sustains the artistic and cultural environment of the university and the community. The department prepares students both academically and artistically through the implementation of interdisciplinary studies for leadership roles in a diverse society.

Mission

The mission of the department of visual and performing arts is to provide students with exceptional professional programs, which combine development in artistic disciplines and career preparation in the arts. These programs are delivered to students through individualized and small to medium group instruction within a broadly based curriculum. The department fosters creativity, exploration and discovery in students through interdisciplinary collaboration and outreach inspiring growth, change and global awareness through the arts. To support this mission, the faculty of the department of visual and performing arts subscribes to the highest academic, artistic and ethical standards for themselves and their students.

Vision

To be the premiere Southeastern Visual and Performing Arts center for the study, research and creation of dance, music, theatre and visual arts from a cross-cultural perspective with an emphasis in the African Diaspora.

Objectives

to prepare students for professional employment and admission to graduate and professional schools.
to engage students in dialogue about the aesthetic experience and its role in a global society.
to create awareness of the historical development of the arts in western and non-western traditions.
to provide opportunities for international studies, travel and documentation of the arts.
to provide an environment conducive to creative achievement in the arts.

Performance Organizations

The total number of semester hours to be earned through performance organization courses is specified in the outlines of major curricula. Each student with a major in music is required to maintain continuous membership in a Division-sanctioned performance ensemble. If the principal applied subject is a wind or percussion instrument, the student must elect band; if the principal applied subject is voice or piano, the student must elect choir. The organization elected must be repeated each semester as specified until the required number of semester hours has been earned. Other performance organization courses are elected as required of the several curricula and similarly repeated for credit until the necessary semester hours have been earned.

Piano

Requirements for Admission-Applicants must perform representative Classical works from major keyboard periods (Baroque, Classical, Romantic, 20^th Century or Contemporary). Technical exercises such as scales and arpeggios may also be requested.

Voice

Requirements for admission: The voice applicant must demonstrate the ability to read standard Western musical notation, match pitches and replicate dictated patterns. An English Language art song in required, however other language performances will be considered.

Percussions

Requirements for Admission: The candidate shall demonstrate satisfactory performing ability in at least one of the following areas of percussion:

Performance: Snare drum, Xylophone, marimba and timpani. These competencies will include:

The ability to perform a solo.
The ability to perform an excerpt from a book in which the applicant has studied that will demonstrate musicianship and technical skill.
The ability to play at sight representative literature which is characteristic of the instrument.
Previous ensemble in band and/or orchestra. Additional competencies for snare drum:
1. Basic knowledge of rudiments.
2. The performance of a Sousa march or the equivalent.

Additional competencies for xylophone marimba: The ability to play major scales through 4 flats and 4 sharps in one octave.

Additional competencies for timpani:

Basic knowledge of timpani techniques.
A thorough knowledge of the range of each timpani.

Wind Instruments

Requirements for Admission-The candidate shall show evidence of the following:

Basic development in embouchure and articulation.
Knowledge of fingering and alternates.
Satisfactory tone quality and control.
Ability to play major scales through 4 flats and 4 sharps, in eight notes (M.M.=72) and the chromatic scale both slurred and articulated.
Minimum - Two octave range.
Ability to play a simple song demonstrating musicianship which includes phrasing and expression.
Previous study in the equivalent of the Rubank Advanced Method.
Previous ensemble experience in band and/or orchestra.
Ability to play at sight representative literature which is characteristic of the instrument.

Dance Directory of Faculty

Melanie Dalton; Assistant Professor
B.S., North Carolina A&T State University; B.A., University of North Carolina at Greensboro; Ph.D., Texas Women’s University

Cheryl M. Stevens; Part-Time Lecturer
B.S., M.S., North Carolina A&T State University; M.Ed., Ph.D., Temple University

Music Directory of Faculty

Travis W. Alexander; Adjunct Instructor
B.M., M.M., University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Van-Anthoney Hall; Adjunct Instructor (Full Time Faculty)
B.A., North Carolina A&T State University; M.M., Southern Methodist University; Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana

Paula Harrell; University Choir and Chamber Singers Accompanist
B.M., North Carolina Central University; M.M., The Ohio State University; D.M.A.

John P. Henry, Jr.; Associate Professor, Program Director and Interim Chairperson
B.M., M.M., University of Akron; D.M.A., University of Houston

Eve P. Hubbard; Adjunct Instructor
B.M., University of North Carolina at Greensboro; M.M., Northwestern University; M.M., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Valerie Johnson; Adjunct Instructor
B.M., University of Southern Mississippi; M.M., Howard University

Michael Lasley; Adjunct Instructor
B.M.E, M.M., D.M.A., University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Michael Long; Adjunct Instructor
B.A. M.M. D.M.A., University of North Carolina Greensboro

University Band Staff

Kenneth Ruff; Director of Bands/Lecturer
B.S., M.S., North Carolina A&T State University; M.M.E., Ed.D., University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Thomas G. Warner, Jr.; Assistant Director of Bands/Lecturer
B.A., Morris Brown College; M.M.E., Florida State University College of Music

Lamon Lawhorn; Assistant Director of Bands
B.M., Prairie View A&M University; M.M., University College of Music; D.M.A., University of North Carolina

Theatre Arts Directory of Faculty

Donna Baldwin-Bradby; Visiting Assistant Professor
B.F.A., North Carolina A&T State University; M.F.A., Virginia Polytechnic University

Vanecia Boone; Part-time Instructor
B.F.A., North Carolina A&T State University; M.F.A, University of Nevada LasVegas

Amy DaLuz; Lecturer
B.A., University of San Diego; M.F.A., University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Gregory J. Horton; Associate Professor
B.S., North Carolina Central University; M.F.A., Michigan State University

Deborah Kintzing; Part-time Lecturer
B.A., University of Tennessee; M.F.A., University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Miller Lucky, Jr; Associate Professor
B.F.A., North Carolina A&T State University; M.F.A, University of Florida (Gainesville)

Tyler Madden; Part-time Lecturer
B.F.A., North Carolina A&T State University; M.F.A., Certificate in African American Studies, University of Louisville

Jeffrey Richardson; Professor
B.A., Morgan State University; M.F.A., Purdue University

David Tidwell; Associate Professor
B.A., California State University (Long Beach); M.F.A., University of Kansas

Visual Arts Directory of Faculty

Marvette Aldrich; Part-time Instructor
B.A., North Carolina Central University; M.F.A., University of North Carolina at Greensboro

James Barnhill; Associate Professor
B.S., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; M.F.A., University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Roymieco A. Carter; Associate Professor and Program Director
B.F.A., Virginia Commonwealth University; M.F.A., The Pennsylvania State University

Willie Hooker; Professor
B.S., Tennessee State University; M.A., Peabody-Vanderbilt University; Ed.D., Illinois State University

Darlene McClinton; Part-time Instructor
B.A., North Carolina A&T State University; M.F.A., Howard University

Anthony McEachern; Professor
B.F.A., M.F.A., Ph.D., Howard University

Kendrick Shackleford; Part-time Instructor
B.F.A., Reinhardt University; M.F.A., University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Amy Schwartzott; Assistant Professor
B.A., Drew University; M.A., University at Buffalo; Ph.D., University of Florida

Kristen Solar; Part-time Instructor
B.A. Bridgeford College; M.F.A., University of North Carolina at Greensboro