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The Department of Music at McMurry University is known throughout the Southwest for its outstanding program and faculty. It has a tradition of quality individual and ensemble performance, along with practical training in music teacher education. We offer an excellent liberal arts education with personal attention. For more information, please contact:

Saybra Phillips
Ph. 325-793-4888
email:phillips.saybra@mcm.edu
School of Arts and Letters, Box 96
McMurry University
Abilene, TX 79697




 

Music Faculty

Dr. Christina Wilson,
Dean-
School of Arts and Letters
Associate Professor of Music
Voice 

Dr. Diana Ellis, Professor
Voice, Opera Workshop, Diction, Vocal Pedagogy

Dr. Wes Gomer, Assistant Professor
Piano, Organ

Mr. Keith Lloyd, Instructor
Percussion, Music History

Dr. Chris Neal, Associate Professor
Director of Bands, Music Education

Dr. David Wallis, Associate Professor
Director of Choral Activities,
McMurry Chanters, McMurry Sounds, Aural Skills

Dr. Mark Wilcox, Assistant Professor
High Brass and Music Theory

Click here for Adjunct faculty

Performing Opportunities

McMurry Bands

Marching Band
Symphony Band
Jazz Band

McMurry Choirs

Chanters
McMurry Sounds
Chamber Choir
University Choir

Chamber music

Clarinet Choir
Flute Choir
Saxophone Quartet
Woodwind Quintets
Horn Ensemble
Trumpet Choir
Percussion Ensemble
Opera scene

 

Audition 2009-2010
By appointment

Audition Procedure

To audition for a scholarship, and/or to be accepted into the music program as a major or minor, follow the procedure below. For complete details of all of the scholarships offered by McMurry's Music Department,
click here.

1. Prepare two contrasting pieces or songs:

Instrumentalists: All-State tryout music or Solo and Ensemble repertoire is ideal, but anything that shows your ability is acceptable. You may also be asked to play some major scales and to sight read.

Vocalists: Prepare songs that would be performed at Solo and Ensemble, or other music from the standard vocal repertoire. You will also be asked to sight-sing a simple melody or hymn.

2. To schedule an audition, contact:

Instrumentalists -Dr. Chris Neal,
Director of Bands
email:cneal@mcm.edu
or call 325-793-3837

Vocalists -Dr. Diana Ellis,
Professor of Voice
email: dellis@mcm.edu
or call 325-793-4860

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