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.
Imagine the chance to study with:
- Great performing teachers of voice, piano, and instrumental music;
- Authoritative lecturers in music history, music theory, and music
technology;
- A conductor whose choirs have been selected to perform at major venues, including state and regional ACDA and MENC Conventions;
- A celebrated organist whose compositions and arrangements have been widely published for many years;
- A pianist who was selected as Tennessee’s Musician of the Year in 2002;
- An elementary music specialist who has long been recognized as an
authoritative teacher and writer in applications of Orff and Kodaly techniques for both school and church music;
- An instrumental coordinator/performer who is an authority on clarinet mouthpiece design and tone;
- Celebrated faculty members who teach out of Christian calling, yet expect your best.
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!
Faculty
- Christopher W. Mathews
- Associate Professor of Music and Department Chair
- Education:
B.M., Union University
M.M., Southwest Missouri State University
D.M.A, University of Kentucky
- Office: JEN 104, Box 3147, 731-661-5311 (voice)
- E-mail: cmathews@uu.edu
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- Elizabeth Bedsole
- Professor of Music
- Education:
B.M., Stetson University
M.C.M., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Ed.D., University of Illinois
- Office: JEN 110, Box 3149, 731-661-5226 (voice), 731-661-5243 (fax)
- E-mail: bbedsole@uu.edu
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- Ronald E. Boud
- Professor of Music and University Organist
- Education:
B.M., American Conservatory of Music
M.M., American Conservatory of Music
D.M.A, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Additional Study, Emory University, DePaul University, Julliard School of Music, Northern University, and Franz Schubert Institute
- Office: JEN
- E-mail: rboud@uu.edu
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- David Dennis
- Professor of Music
- Education:
B.A., Western Carolina University
M.C.M., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
D.M.A, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Office: JEN 103, Box 3131, 731-661-5233 (voice), 731-661-5243 (fax)
- E-mail: ddennis@uu.edu
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- Michael Mann
- Assistant Professor of Music
- Education:
B.M., Middle Tennessee State University
M.M., University of Miami
- Office: JEN 119, 731-661-5231 (voice)
- E-mail: mmann@uu.edu
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- C. David McClune
- Terry McRoberts
- Dan Musselman
- Assistant Professor of Music
- Education:
B.A., Bob Jones University
M.A., Westminster Choir College
D.M.A, University of Kansas
- Office: JEN 1xx, Box 3135, 731-661-5349 (voice)
- E-mail: dmusselman@uu.edu
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- Michael K. Penny
- Professor of Music
- Education:
B.A., Louisiana State University
M.M., Louisiana State University
D.M.A, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Additional Study, Westminster Choir College & Regent Park Hall of Oxford University, England
- Office: JEN 117, Box 1877, 731-661-5230 (voice), 731-661-5243 (fax)
- E-mail: mpenny@uu.edu
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- Joshua Veltman
- Stanley Warren
- Professor of Music
- Education:
B.M., Eastman School of Music
M.M., Eastman School of Music
D.M.A, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Additional Study, Britten-Pears School in England, the Aspen Music Festival & the Bach Aria Institute at Stonybrook, NY
- Office: JEN 111, Box 3140, 731-661-5228 (voice)
- E-mail: swarren@uu.edu
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- Georgia Wellborn
- Professor of Music
- Education:
B.M., Carson Newman College
M.L.S., University of Tennessee
M.M., Florida State University
D.A., University of Mississippi
Additional Study, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, the University of North Texas, and Westminster Choir College
- Office: JEN 111, Box 1909, 731-661-5229 (voice), 731-661-5243 (fax)
- E-mail: gwellbor@uu.edu
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Programs of Study
- Church Music
- Music Education
- Music Performance
- Music Theory
- Music with Areas of Emphasis
Please see the Academic Catalogue description for more detail. Some minors do not appear here.
Student Organizations
- Collegiate Music Educators National Conference
Advisor: Dr. Betty Bedsole
Music Educators National Conference is a student chapter of the primary professional society for elementary and secondary music teachers.
- Music Ensembles
Advisor: Dr. Christopher Mathews
Website: http://www.uu.edu/dept/music/
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, visit www.uu.edu/dept/music, or call 731-661-5345.
- Pi Kappa Lambda National Music Honor Society
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.
Recent News
Terry McRoberts, university professor of music at Union University, will perform his 21st annual faculty piano recital Feb. 19 at Union.
The program will begin with Dame Myra Hess’ arrangement of “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring.” McRoberts will also perform variations on “Awariguli” in celebrati... -
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11/5/2010 - Weir to perform at McAfee Organ Concert Nov. 11
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10/29/2010 - Music department to present Fall Choral Concert Nov. 4 at FBC Jackson
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9/13/2010 - Tsai to present piano recital Sept. 20
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University Singers, Greg Hines, senior music major, and Kenan Keller, sophomore history major, enjoy using different rehearsal techniques under the direction of Chris Mathews, associate professor of music and department chair. - Anne Richoux
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University Singers Kenan Keller, sophomore history major, Jeremy Isbell, senior music major, and Will Burke, junior music theory major, practice in Hartley Recital Hall. - Anne Richoux
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The University Singers practice under the direction of Chris Mathews, associate professor of music and department chair. - Anne Richoux
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Kelsey McFarland, junior music and psychology double major, and Mollie Greenlee, senior music major, practice with University Singers in Hartley Recital Hall. - Anne Richoux
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McRoberts to present annual piano recital Feb. 19