School of Music
College of the Arts and Media
Dr. Randi L'Hommedieu, Director
162 Music, 989-774-3281
James Batcheller, D.A., Band
Jay C. Batzner, D.M.A., Electro-Acoustic Music
Bruce Bonnell, D.M.A., Horn
Keith Clifton, Ph.D., Musicology
Mark Cox, D.M.A., Tuba and Euphonium
Steven L. Egler, D.M.A., Organ
Edward Fedewa, M.M., Double bass
James Fiste, D.M.A., Violoncello
David Gillingham, Ph.D., Theory/Composition
Alan Gumm, Ph.D., Music Education
Scott Harding, Ph.D., Theory
Randi L'Hommedieu, Ph.D., Music Education
Robert Lindahl, D.M.A., Trombone
José Maúrtua, D.M.A., Theory
Mary Beth Minnis, M.M., Bassoon, Assistant Director
Nina Nash-Robertson, D .M.A., Director of Choral Activities
John Nichol, M.M., Saxophone
Rob Smith, M.M., Jazz Studies
Andrew Spencer, D.M.A., Percussion
Daniel L. Steele, D.M.E., Music Education, Graduate Coordinator
Eric Hoy Tucker, D.M.A., Voice
Joanna Cowan White, D.M.A., Flute
Kennen White, D.M.A., Clarinet
Adrienne Wiley, D.M.A., Piano Pedagogy
John Williamson, M.M.E., Director of Bands
The School of Music is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music. Thirty-six full-time and nine part-time faculty teach all specializations in the field of music. The faculty’s reputation as outstanding performers, conductors, composers, and— most importantly—educators, is known throughout the nation. Students in the school immediately sense an unyielding commitment on the part of each faculty member to outstanding musical education.
Course Designator:
MUS - Music
The Programs:
Master of Music (M.M.) with concentrations in Composition, Conducting, Music Education, and Performance.
Applied Music (Private Instruction)
Students may earn credit for private instruction in the various areas of applied music as follows:
Curriculum In Each Area |
Hours Credit Applicable Toward Graduation |
Maximum Hours |
Master of Music |
1-8 |
8 |
Master of Arts
(Music concentration) |
1-2 |
4 |
There is a special fee of $40.00 for one-credit-hour lessons and $75.00 for two- and four-credit-hour lessons. This fee is in addition to the regular tuition fees.