Music Department Faculty
Susan AllenAdjunct Instructor of Music Mrs. Susan Allen received her Bachelor of Arts degree with a double major in piano and voice from Mt. Vernon College. Mrs. Allen received her Master of Music degree at Radford University. She has served as minister of music for over 30 years and as private piano instructor. Mrs. Allen will direct Praise Singers and serve as accompanist. |
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Teresa HedrickAdjunct Instructor of Music
Ms. Teresa Hedrick serves on the faculty of Roanoke College and Hollins University as Adjunct Instructor of Woodwinds. She has degrees from Central Florida Community College and Elon College. Additionally, she has studied at the University of South Carolina. Ms. Hedrick has extensive experience as private teacher and as a performer. She has shared the stage with The Temptations, Maureen McGovern, Shirley Jones and Gladys Knight. Ms. Hedrick also serves as a consultant in Marching Band Drill Design and Instruction. Ms. Hedrick will be teaching Applied Woodwinds.
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Dr. Barbara HudsonAssociate Professor of Music, Director of Vocal Studies Dr. Barbara Hudson has served on the voice and music faculties at colleges and universities in New Hampshire, Maryland, North Carolina, Mississippi, Arkansas, and Tennessee before coming to Bluefield in 2006. She has served churches in Virginia, Texas, Maryland, North Carolina, Mississippi, Arkansas, and Tennessee as music director, choir director, organist/pianist, youth worker and children's choir director. Dr. Hudson holds the Doctor of Arts Degree with concentration in Vocal Pedagogy from The University of Mississippi, the Master of Music Degree with concentration in Vocal Pedagogy from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and the Bachelor of Music Education Degree from James Madison University. She was certified as an Alexander Technique Teacher at The Alexander Alliance in Philadelphia, PA, and has been teaching the technique professionally, both privately and in groups, since 2002. As a light lyric-coloratura soprano, her performing experience includes opera, music theatre, oratorio, traditional and contemporary art song literature, and both traditional and contemporary church music literature. |
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Chrisa Johnson
(276) 326-4247 Mrs. Chrisa Johnson received degrees from Southwest Virginia Community College, Appalachian State University and the University of Georgia. She has extensive experience as a solo performer, accompanist and private instructor throughout the region. Mrs. Johnson will be teaching Applied Piano, Music Theory, Ear Training and Music Appreciation. |
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Lydia FeazellAdjunct Instructor of Music Ms. Lydia Feazell grew up in Houston, Texas, where both of her parents were members of the Houston Symphony. Ms. Feazell earned her BME, cum laude, from the University of Houston, and has been a member of the Houston Professional Musicians Association since 1975. She has studied under Harold Hess, Fredell Lack, and Albert Muenzer, as well as with Margaret Pardee at the Meadowmount School of Music in New York. She has recently retired from 28 highly successful years of teaching award winning orchestras and private strings students in Texas where she also served as the Region 9 orchestra Division Chair. In 2009, she moved with her husband to Fayetteville, WV, to open a private studio for strings. Presently, she coaches stings for the New River Youth Symphony, is on the faculty of the School of Harmony near Beckley, WV, is developing a strings program for the Learning Center in Fayetteville, and contines to play professional engagements on violin and viola.
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Bryant MoxleyAssistant Professor of Music, Department Chair Mr. Bryant Moxley has a Bachelor of Music with concentrations in Piano and Church Music from Ouachita Baptist University and a Master of Divinity in Church Music from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Mr. Moxley will teach church music courses, music theory courses and applied piano. Mr. Moxley will also direct Variations. Additionally, Mr. Moxley has been enlisted by the Christian Studies Department to teach Philosophy of Youth Ministry. |
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Lisa Moxley
(276) 326-4247 Mrs. Lisa Moxley has degrees from Ouachita Baptist University in Church Music, Music Education and Piano, and The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Church Music and Music Education. She will teach Private Piano, Fundamentals of Music Theory and will direct Bluefield Singers. Mrs. Moxley continues her role as accompanist for private lessons, PAC and juries. Mrs. Moxley recently received national certification as a piano instructor through the Music Teachers National Association. |
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Dr. Andrew Necessary
Dr. Andrew Necessary received his Ph. D and Masters in Music Education from The University of North Carolina at Greensboro and a Bachelors in Music Education from Elon University. For nine years Dr. Necessary was a Professor of Music Education, and Director of Bands, at Concord University in Athens WV. Dr. Necessary directed the Marching Band, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band, and taught trombone, euphonium, and tuba, along with courses in band literature, jazz improvisation, brass methods, conducting, and music education. In 2002 Dr. Necessary was chosen by Student Government Association, at Concord University, to receive the Joseph Friedl Outstanding Faculty Award. A trombonist, Andy has performed with luminaries such as Ray Charles, Guy Lombardo Band, Jimmy Dorsey Band, Ringling Brothers and Barnum Bailey Band, and Joe Williams. |
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Dr. Charles PriestAssistant Professor, Director of Instrumental Studies, Dr. Charles Priest received his D.M.A from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY, M.C.M from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and his undergraduate degree from Bryan College. Dr. Priest is an experienced private instructor of trumpet, guitar and piano. His published works include articles, hymn texts, anthems and hymn treatments. Dr. Priest has led and participated in music mission trips within the United States and internationally. Dr. Priest has previously taught on the faculty of Boyce College and The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He will be directing the Concert Band, Jazz Band and Community/Youth Orchestra. Additionally, Dr. Priest will teach applied lessons for high brass students and Music History. Dr. Priest will be recruiting for the Instrumental Music Program one to two days a week. Dr. Priest, his wife Lenore and daughter Katy reside in Bluefield, VA. |
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Dr. Robert SanderlAdjunct Instructor of Music Dr. Robert Sanderl will serve Applied Percussion instructor. He currently resides in Radford, VA where he teaches on the faculty of Radford University. Dr. Sanderl received both his D.M.A. and Masters degree from Eastman School of Music and an undergraduate degree from Crane School of Music in Potsdam, NY. Dr. Sanderl is a native of New York and taught several years there in the public schools. Dr. Sanderl has a wide variety of professional performance experiences including orchestral and jazz genres. |
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Sharon ZieglerAdjunct Instructor of Music Ms. Sharon Ziegler returns to Bluefield College for her third year of instruction and accompanying. Ms. Ziegler teaches private piano and serves as accompanist for private voice, PAC, vocal studio, juries and ensembles. Ms. Ziegler recently retired after a distinguished career as a music educator in the Bluefield area. Ms. Ziegler performs regularly in various community events including performances through the Summit Theatre. She is also active in the music ministry of First United Methodist Church of Bluefield, VA. Ms. Ziegler received a Bachelor of Music Education and a Master of Music Education from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois. |
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