| Being a member of the Saint Mary's College Music Department has been a true blessing. As a student who changed majors, I was welcomed into the department with open arms. The faculty was very helpful in facilitating my transition into an atmosphere of intense musical study.
As a Saint Mary's Music Major I found myself being taught by a world-class faculty who have established a challenging, yet realistic curriculum within the college's liberal arts design. The knowledge and instruction that I have received in the Music Department is of a superior quality. The faculty stresses the importance of becoming a well-rounded musician who can not only perform well through their chosen medium but can also do so in an intelligent manner accompanied by a true understanding of the music and its history. The abundance of knowledge and unique performance opportunities that I have enjoyed in the Saint Mary's Music Department have made me very confident in my future pursuits. For that, I cannot thank the department enough. Lindsey Anderson, Class of 2007 |
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When I decided to become a music major at Saint Mary’s, I had no idea of the opportunities that lay in store for me. Four years later, I look back on a wide range of performances and course work, and I could not be happier with what I’ve gained here, both academically and artistically. Thank you, Saint Mary’s Music Department, for showing me what I was able to do, and then for giving me the chance to do it. Meghann Robinson, Class of 2003, Valedictorian |
| Working with Dr. Laurel Thomas in her voice studio was an amazing experience. She has tremendous command of the art of vocal pedagogy, and will spare no effort in obtaining the best results from her students. Dr. Thomas is an amazing teacher, performer, person, and friend. I consider myself to be truly lucky for the years I’ve spent in her studio. Shannon Nelson, Class of 2003 |
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It would be impossible to fully articulate my satisfaction with the education I have received in the past four years through the Music department at Saint Mary’s College. As an instrumentalist, I have been afforded a wealth of diverse performance opportunities working with student composers, chamber ensembles, and various members of the surrounding musical community. I’ve been especially impressed with the quality of private music lessons at SMC. The faculty worked closely to support individual growth among students in the department. Recital Forums and the Window on Music series offered exposure to many music-related careers that could gave easily been overlooked. Saint Mary’s lacks the level of unhealthy competition found in many other undergraduate music programs; a strong foundation of support existed in my fellow music majors. Most importantly, I feel Saint Mary’s has provided me with the education and knowledge to be successful in my future professional endeavors. Cindy Miller, Class of 2003 |
