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Mark Leroy Jackson, Vocals, Mark Leroy Jackson

School of Music Graduate Recitals

• MARK LEROY JACKSON, Vocals

• assisted by Ashley Kirby, Patrick Laslie, Christy Ledden, and Taylor O’Donnell, Vocals Randy Gist, Saxophone Martez L. Rucker, Piano Matt Landon, Guitar Jordan Richards, Bass Evan Hyde, Drums

Mark Jackson is a candidate for the Master of Music degree majoring in performance–jazz. He received his associate degree from Grand Rapids Community College and bachelor’s degree from Western Michigan University.

Sun Hee Lee, Clarinet, Sun Hee Lee

School of Music Graduate Recitals

• SUN HEE LEE, Clarinet
• Jonathan Thornton and Carl Witt, Piano
• assisted by Luis Daniel Salazar Huipe, Violin

Sun Hee Lee is a candidate for the Master of Music degree majoring in performance. She received her bachelor’s degree from Sookmyung Women’s University (Seoul, Korea).

Christopher Napier, Trumpet, Christopher Napier

School of Music Graduate Recitals

• CHRISTOPHER NAPIER, Trumpet
• Yu-Lien The, Piano
• assisted by Brian Wagner, Trombone
• and the GRADUATE BRASS QUINTET Ayako Nakamura, Trumpet Dani Reynolds, Horn Brian Wagner, Trombone Julie Wilder, Tuba

Christopher Napier is a candidate for the Master of Music degree majoring in performance. He received his bachelor’s degree from Oakland University (Rochester, Mich.).

Alayna Young, Organ, Alayna Young

School of Music Graduate Recitals

• ALAYNA YOUNG, Organ

Alayna Young is a candidate for the Master of Music degree majoring in performance. She received her bachelor’s degree from Northwestern State University of Louisiana.

Julie Wilder, Tuba, Julie Wilder

School of Music Graduate Recitals

• JULIE WILDER, Tuba
• Helen Lukan, Piano
• assisted by Bob Lewis, Horn

Julie Wilder is a candidate for the Master of Music degree majoring in performance. She received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Kansas.

Hyojin Kim, Bassoon, Hyojin Kim

School of Music Graduate Recitals

• HYOJIN KIM, Bassoon
• Molly Petrik, Piano
• assisted by Hyun Young Kim, Violin

Hyojin Kim is a candidate for the Master of Music degree majoring in performance. She received her bachelor’s degree from Mokwon University in South Korea.

Dani Reynolds, Horn, Dani Reynolds

School of Music Graduate Recitals

• DANI REYNOLDS, Horn
• Helen Lukan, Piano
• assisted by the GRADUATE BRASS QUINTET Chris Napier and Ayako Nakamura, Trumpet Brian Wagner, Trombone Julie Wilder, Tuba
• with jazz combo Amy Galick, Piano Jeff Utter, Bass Evan Hyde, Drums

Dani Reynolds is a candidate for the Master of Music degree majoring in performance. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Iowa.

Jeremy A. Marks, Trombone, Jeremy A. Marks

School of Music Graduate Recitals

• JEREMY A. MARKS, Trombone
• Helen Lukan, Piano
• assisted by Hana Beloglavec and Eric Bowman, Trombone Evan Dorner and Craig Freeman, Bass Trombone

Jeremy A. Marks is a candidate for the Master of Music degree majoring in performance. He received his bachelor’s degree from Bowling Green State University.

Brian Wagner, Trombone, Brian Wagner

School of Music Graduate Recitals

• BRIAN WAGNER, Trombone
• Helen Lukan, Piano

Brian Wagner is a candidate for the Master of Music degree majoring in performance. He received his bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University and his certification in music education from Western Michigan University.

The Perfect Pitch 2010, Wmu School Of Music

School of Music News

The Perfect Pitch 2010

• Letter from the Director
• What’s New?
• School of Music Abroad
• Scholarships: Investing in our Students’ Potential & Excellence
• Student Ensemble Appearances & Performances
• Carl Doubleday Retires
• Publications & Recordings
• Student Achievements
• All-Steinway Project Update
• Alumni News
• Faculty Achievements
• Spotlight on Music Education
• Bullock Performance Institute

Shijiao Zhang, Double Bass, Shijiao Zhang

School of Music Graduate Recitals

• SHIJIAO ZHANG, Double Bass
• Susan Wiersma Uchimura, Piano
• assisted by Youyang Qu, Violin

Shijiao Zhang is a candidate for the Master of Music degree majoring in performance. She received her bachelor’s degree from the National University of Singapore.

The Use Of Music In Early Childhood Centers In British Columbia: A Survey Of The Perceptions And Practices Of Early Childhood Educators, Michelle Lawrence

Masters Theses

This study explored the current practices of early childhood educators' utilization and perception about music in their classrooms. Early childhood educators are defined as individuals who have completed post-secondary training at an accredited college or university in early childhood education and are registered with the ECEBC Registry. Early childhood centers are defined as either preschools or licensed group child care centers. An online survey was been designed to obtain information regarding demographics and characteristics of early childhood centers in British Columbia, relevant musical and educational training, comfort level of the early childhood educator leading group music activities, implementation of the …

Lara Wagner, Vocals, Lara Wagner

School of Music Graduate Recitals

• LARA WAGNER, Vocals
• assisted by Martez L. Rucker, Piano Jordan Richards, Bass Jay Sawyer, Drums Terrence Massey, Trumpet Zach Lange, Trumpet and Flugelhorn Randy Gist, Tenor Saxophone Pat Laslie, Tenor Saxophone and Vocals Eric Bowman, Trombone Gordon van Gent, Guitar Andy Van Allsburg and Taylor O’Donnell, Vocals

Lara Wagner is a candidate for the Master of Music degree majoring in performance–jazz. She received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Wyoming.

Samuel Gould, Percussion, Samuel Gould

School of Music Graduate Recitals

• SAMUEL GOULD, Percussion
• assisted by Katrina Van Maanen, Soprano Sam Weber, Double Bass

Samuel Gould is a candidate for the Master of Music degree majoring in performance. He received his bachelor’s degree from Grand Valley State University.

Justyna Grudzinska, Double Bass, Justyna Grudzinska

School of Music Graduate Recitals

• JUSTYNA GRUDZINSKA, Double Bass
• Jean-Pierre Calitz, Piano
• assisted by Noah Krzan, Double Bass

Justyna Grudzinska is a candidate for the Master of Music degree majoring in performance. She received a master’s degree and did postgraduate study at the Bacewicz University of Music in Lodz, Poland.

Luis Daniel Salazar Huipe, Violin, Luis Daniel Salazar Huipe

School of Music Graduate Recitals

• LUIS DANIEL SALAZAR HUIPE, Violin
• Susan Wiersma Uchimura, Piano
• assisted by Jamilyn Beckstrom, Cello Molly Petrik, Piano

Luis Daniel Salazar Huipe is a candidate for the Master of Music degree majoring in performance. He received his bachelor’s degree from the Conservatorio de las Rosas in Mexico.

Dan Spencer, Horn, Dan Spencer

School of Music Graduate Recitals

• DAN SPENCER, Horn
• HelenLukan, Piano
• assisted by Doug Blossom, Tenor Julie Wilder, Tuba

Dan Spencer is a candidate for the Master of Music degree majoring in performance. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Tennessee–Martin.

James A. Naumann, Piano, James A. Naumann

School of Music Graduate Recitals

• JAMES A. NAUMANN, Piano

James A. Naumann is a candidate for the Master of Music degree majoring in performance. He received his bachelor’s degree from Western Michigan University.

From Birth To Death Of Cool, Brandon Theriault

Honors Theses

I first heard the music of Miles when I would visit my uncle in his surburban neighborhood outside Detroit. He celebrates Miles's entire discography, a value I do not share, but we do agree on when Miles was truly "kickin' it": 1965-1974. The "adolescence and early manhood of cool" always grabbed me with its transitioning attitude and sea of creative performers assembled by Davis. His whole career is teeming with innovative ideas and outstanding sidemen, but my obsequious writ will favor the years he "kicked it".

Jean-Pierre Calitz, Piano, Jean-Pierre Calitz

School of Music Graduate Recitals

• JEAN-PIERRE CALITZ, Piano
• assisted by Shannon Scoles, Soprano

Jean-Pierre Calitz is a candidate for the Master of Music degree majoring in performance. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of the Free State (South Africa).

Joseph Douglas Gravilla Oprea, Double Bass, Joseph Douglas Gravilla Oprea

School of Music Graduate Recitals

• JOSEPH DOUGLAS GRAVILLA OPREA, Double Bass
• assisted by Martez L. Rucker, Piano and Rhodes Jay Sawyer and Evan Hyde, Drums Mark Jackson, Vocals Jordan Richards and Sam Weber, Double Bass Sean Hill, Saxophone Zach Lange, Trumpet

Joseph Douglas Gravilla Oprea is a candidate for the Master of Music degree majoring in performance–jazz. He received his bachelor’s degree from Central Michigan University.

Adam Smale, Guitar, Adam Smale

School of Music Graduate Recitals

• ADAM SMALE, Guitar
• assisted by members of the GRADUS QUARTET Nick Mainella, Tenor Sazophone Denis Shebukhov, Bass Ryan Andrews, Drums
• and special guests Daniel Salazar, Violin Justyna Grudzinska, Bass

Adam Smale is a candidate for the Master of Music degree majoring in performance–jazz. He received his bachelor’s degree from Humber College (Toronto, Canada).

Nick Nichols, Trumpet, Nick Nichols

School of Music Graduate Recitals

• NICK NICHOLS, Trumpet
• Helen Lukan, Piano
• assisted by Bryan Plunkett and Chris Napier, Trumpet

Nick Nichols is a candidate for the Master of Music degree majoring in performance. He received his bachelor’s degree from Truman State University.

Victoria Mccarthy, Piano, Victoria Mccarthy

School of Music Graduate Recitals

• VICTORIA MCCARTHY, Piano

Victoria McCarthy is a candidate for the Master of Music degree majoring in performance. She received her bachelor’s degree from Grand Valley State University.

Joseph Alexander Ledesma, Trumpet, Joseph Alexander Ledesma

School of Music Graduate Recitals

• JOSEPH ALEXANDER LEDESMA, Trumpet
• Helen Lukan, Piano

Joseph Alexander Ledesma is a candidate for the Master of Music degree majoring in performance. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of North Texas.

Claudia Schmitz, Trombone, Claudia Schmitz

School of Music Graduate Recitals

• CLAUDIA SCHMITZ, Trombone
• Kelly Utterbeck, Piano
• assisted by Bryan Plunkett and Joseph Ledesma, Trumpet Jack Levoska, Horn Dan Kramer, Tuba

Claudia Schmitz is a candidate for the Master of Music degree majoring in performance. She received her bachelor’s degree from the State University of New York at Potsdam.

Bryan Plunkett, Bryan Plunkett

School of Music Graduate Recitals

• BRYAN PLUNKETT, Trumpet
• Yu-Lien The, Piano
• assisted by Joseph Ledesma and Chris Napier, Trumpet Jack Levoska, Horn Cladia Schmitz, Trombone Dan Kramer, Tuba

Bryan Plunkett is a candidate for the Master of Music degree majoring in performance. He received his bachelor’s degree from the State University of New York at Fredonia.

Ryan Estes, Oboe And English Horn, Ryan Estes

School of Music Graduate Recitals

• RYAN ESTES, Oboe and English Horn
• Tina Gorter, Piano and Harpsichord

Ryan Estes is a candidate for the Master of Music degree majoring in performance. He received his bachelor’s degree from Texas Christian University.

Danielle Breisach, Flute, Danielle Breisach

School of Music Graduate Recitals

• DANIELLE BREISACH, Flute
• Helen Lukan, Piano

Danielle Breisach is a candidate for the Master of Music degree majoring in performance. She received her bachelor’s degree from Western Michigan University.

Nick Mainella, Tenor Saxophone, Nick Mainella

School of Music Graduate Recitals

• NICK MAINELLA, Tenor Saxophone
• assisted by Hugh Little, Piano Sam Weber, Bass Ryan Andrews, Drums
• with special guest Chris Klaxton, Trumpet

Nick Mainella is a candidate for the Master of Music degree majoring in performance–jazz. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of New Hampshire.