Wright State University School of Fine and Performing Arts: Music

This week WSU oboe instructor Ashley Noble was working with her student Eric (Sophomore, music education) to select a new oboe; it turned into a great learning experience. Noble thanks Shawna, from Oboe Chicago for the instruments on loan.

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Earlier this month, WSU flute professor, Dr. Chaffee, attended the senior signing day at Valley View HS. Chaffee and Professor Aldredge officially welcomed Cheyenne Bird, who will be a music Ed flute major in fall . They also surprised Cheyenne with a music scholarship letter.

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One of the most meaningful traditions for WSU faculty is the opportunity to present diplomas at Commencement to their own family members—and today we celebrate a special moment! Congratulations to Professor of Bassoon Bill Jobert and his daughter, Emma! 🎓✨

Congratulations to all of our graduating seniors today! We can’t wait to see the amazing things you’ll all do in the future!

Happy graduation day, Cameron! 🪊 👨‍🎓

Gretchen McNamara
Wright State University School of Fine and Performing Arts: Music

Professors Ashley Noble (oboe) and Jerry Noble (percussion) spent the day giving clinics for students in all 4 bands at Thomas Worthington HS yesterday where alumnus Guthrie Douglas is assistant band director.

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The orchestral strings and guitar pedagogy class presented their final exam projects today. Teams had to select a piece to perform with specifications on the amount of chords and other techniques that they had to demonstrate. Creativity was of course encouraged!

The exam performances included pieces by John Denver, Coldplay, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Cat Stevens, Darius Rucker, and more. There aren’t a lot of classes where final exams turn into mass sing-alongs! Congratulations to all these music education majors.

Pictured are just some of the teams performing today.

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