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Abby Musgrove, D.M.A.

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Assistant Professor
College of Arts and Sciences

Office Location: Parolini Music Center, Room 111
Telephone: 630-844-4577
Fax: 630-844-7830
Email Address: amusgrov@aurora.edu

Teaching music is my passion!  Music is for all, and each person has the ability to experience and participate in music.  Music is everywhere in our lives, but are we really listening?  Whether we are roused to dance or moved to tears, music is a necessity of life!  My goal is to inspire musicians, students, and audiences through music by striving for excellence, but never forgetting it is people that are the most important part of music-making.

Education:
D.M.A. - Choral Conducting, University of Kansas
M.M. - Choral Conducting, University of North Texas
B.M.E. - Music Education, Millikin University

Areas of Specialization
Conducting
Choral Methods
Music Education / Appreciation
Humanities and History

Courses Taught
Women's Ensemble
Music Appreciation
Sight-singing
Voice

Highlights of Publications, Honors and Professional Contributions:
DMA Dissertation: As the Sunflower: The Golden Ratio in Choral Music

Previous conducting:  High School / Jr. High bands and choirs, Church Music positions, University of North Texas Men's and Women's Choir, UNT Baroque Orchestra & Collegium, University of Kansas Women's Glee, KU Oread Singers