William Wyman, D.M.A.

William Wyman, D.M.A.

Professor of Music
Department
Music
Office location

Rogers Fine Arts 300

Office hours

By appointment

Email
waw [at] NebrWesleyan.edu

My studio and classroom philosophy is student centered and based on mutual respect and the expectation of consistent effort, commitment to excellence and encouragement for the love of learning.

Background

On the faculty of Nebraska Wesleyan University since 1975 and currently serving as Professor of Music and Director of Choral Activities.

Education

B.A. in Music, Bethany College (WV) 1964
Master of Music Education, West Virginia University 1967
Doctor of Musical Arts, West Virginia University 1971
Post Doctoral Study, Westminster Choir College, 1973
Post Doctoral Study, Ohio State University, 1980

Courses taught

Beginning Conducting
Advanced Choral Conducting
Conductor, Nebraska Wesleyan University Choir
Conductor, Wesleyan Chamber Singers
Opera Theater

Research and academic interests

Choral Programming
The Pedagogy of Conducting
The Voice in the Choral Setting

Service interests

Director of Music Saint Paul United Methodist Church, Lincoln, NE
Board of Directors, Edenton South Homeowners Association

Professional and community affiliations, certifications and awards

Choral Director of the Year, Nebraska Choral Directors Association
Hall of Fame, Nebraska Music Educators Association
Fulbright Appointment in Vocal Music, Seoul, Korea
Alumni Achievement Award, Bethany College (WV)
Phi Kappa Phi induction, Nebraska Wesleyan University
City of Lincoln Mayor's Arts Award in Arts Leadership
Board of Directors, Nebraska Choral Directors Association
Cornell Runestad Award, Nebraska Choral Directors Association
Roy G Story Award, Nebraska Wesleyan University
Principal Guest Conductor, Festival of the Aegean, Greece