At Union you can receive the finest music training available in standard professional programs, such as music education, church music, or performance - OR- You can select unique program tracks that allow you to major in music, yet receive an outside emphasis in Christian Studies, Management, Marketing, or Communication Arts. READ MORE
Union University is an institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music. All degree programs in music have been evaluated and approved by NASM, the only accrediting organization for schools of music in the nation.
Whatever the genre, whether it be solo, opera, or ensemble, Union’s faculty will challenge you as a performer. Union’s ensembles are top-notch in every way and reflect the extraordinary variety and color that ensemble music offers. Union offers jazz ensembles, guitar ensembles, small selective choral units as well as large choirs that perform masterworks with orchestra. Ensemble life at Union is rich and full.
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Union is very clear about its mission and its uniqueness. Faith, values, and Christian worldview are important to every facet of life at Union. Faculty, programs, and students are gathered uniquely around a Christian mission of wholesomeness and promise. Come share it with us!
Please see the Academic Catalogue description for more detail. Some minors do not appear here.
Advisor: Dr. Betty Bedsole
Music Educators National Conference is a student chapter of the primary professional society for elementary and secondary music teachers.
Advisor: Dr. Christopher Mathews
The Department of Music offers a variety of ensembles that are open to all students, regardless of major. Each earns college credit, is led by a full-time faculty member, and provides great opportunities to build friendships, develop musical skills, and make wonderful memories. No audition is required for the following ensembles:
• Symphonic Band (MUS 135) rehearses Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays from 1:00-1:50pm.
• Jazz Band (MUS 100) rehearses Tuesdays from 5:30-7:30pm.
• Handbells (MUS 165) rehearses Mondays/Wednesdays from 4:00-4:50pm.
• Choral Union (MUS 108), a mixed vocal ensemble, rehearses Tuesdays/Thursdays from 1:40-2:55pm.
For more information regarding these groups, our auditioned ensembles, or private music instruction, please contact Dr. Christopher Mathews.
Advisor: Dr. Terry McRoberts
Website: http://www.uu.edu/org/pma/
Members: Men
Founded: New England Conservatory in Boston, 1898
Colors: Red, Black, & Gold
Publications: The Sinfonian, The Red & Black
Open Motto: "Once a Sinfonian, Always a Sinfonian."The primary purpose of this Fraternity shall be to encourage and actively promote the highest standards of creativity, performance, education, and research in music in America. Further purposes shall be to develop and encourage loyalty to the Alma Mater, to foster the mutual welfare and brotherhood of students of music, to develop the truest fraternal spirit among its members, and to instill in all people an awareness of music's important role in the enrichment of the human spirit.
Eligibility shall be open to all male students, faculty, and staff members, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion, or national origin in good standing with Union University.
Advisor: Dr. Betty Bedsole
Pi Kappa Lambda National Music Honor Society elects outstanding juniors and seniors to membership on the basis of musicianship and scholarship.
Advisor: Mindy Essary
Website: http://www.geocities.com/sigma_alpha_iota_union
Sigma Alpha Iota is an international professional music fraternity. Gamma Sigma Chapter is composed of women taking courses leading to a Bachelor of Music Degree or the Bachelor of Arts Degree with a major or minor in music. Women who have completed at least one credit hour of music classes at Union may also join. Membership is based on excellence in scholarship and musical ability.
Members: Women
Founded: University School of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Colors: Crimson and White
Flower: Red rose
Publication: Pan Pipes
Cowan to perform at McAfee Organ Concert Oct. 27Organist Ken Cowan will be the featured performer for this year’s McAfee Organ Concert Oct. 27 at Union University. Cowan is assistant professor of organ at Westminster Choir College of Rider University in Princeton, N.J. His recent and upcoming feature performances include appearances at Gr... - (READ MORE)
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