Dr. Gentry's research interests include the study and instruction of: 1) vocal pedagogy as it applies to the choral singer and the ensemble setting; 2) non-verbal metaphoric gestures; 3) editing historical choral music; 4) choral/orchestral collaborations; 5) conductor wellness; 5) music of historical African American composers/arrangers; 6) perspectives of historical renown choral conductors; and 7) the preparation and performance of new music.
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conducting, conductor wellness, choir, vocal arts, vocal pedagogy, choral methods, ensemble dynamics, non-verbal communication, music, choral/orchestral masterworks, early music, chamber vocal music, graduate music student education, musician's wellness, music education
EMUS 1477 - Chamber Choir
Secondary Instructor
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Spring 2018 / Fall 2018 / Spring 2019 / Spring 2020
Study and performance of various vocal styles, including madrigals and vocal jazz, investigation of the challenges of music making in a small group choral setting. May be repeated up to 12 total credit hours. Same as EMUS 3477 and EMUS 5477.
EMUS 3477 - Chamber Choir
Secondary Instructor
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Spring 2018 / Fall 2018 / Spring 2019 / Spring 2020
Study and performance of various vocal styles, including madrigals and vocal jazz, investigation of the challenges of music making in a small group choral setting. May be repeated up to 12 total credit hours. Same as EMUS 1477 and EMUS 5477.
MUSC 3176 - Conducting 1
Secondary Instructor
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Fall 2018
Introduces conducting and rehearsal techniques. Performance participation in the appropriate ensemble (band, choir or orchestra). Offered fall only.
MUSC 5156 - Symposium in Choral Music
Primary Instructor
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Spring 2018 / Fall 2020 / Spring 2021
Provides an advanced study of choral repertoire by style period. Required of all choral graduate students for a minimum of two semesters.
