Classes
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Class Offerings

Music Appreciation and Music in America

Music appreciation classes give a broad overview of the elements of music, the history of music, and the major composers. These classes satisfy a requirement in the humanities area.

Music In the Elementary Classroom

This class is offered for students who are majoring in elementary education or music education. Methods of teaching songs and music concepts to children are presented and practiced. This class is also popular with people who are interested in teaching music to children in church choirs.

Applied Music: Voice and piano

Private instruction in voice and piano

Concert Choir
Men's and Women's Ensembles

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Performance Groups

Concert Choir: The Concert Choir rehearses in conjunction with the St. Cecilia Community Choir on Monday nights each semester and performs secular and sacred music from various time periods, folk songs, spirituals, and contemporary favorites. Open to all students without audition. 
 

Chamber Ensemble:  This group rehearse 3-4 times per week and perform literature suitable for vocal chamber groups.  Open to all students by audition.
 

2008 SWACDA Collegiate Honor Choir members from NCCC

From left to right:  Jaron Robbs, Charlotte Dutton, Joe Wood, Adrianne Dent

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Scholarship Information

Music scholarships are available for qualified students. These scholarships cover up to 17 hours of tuition and participation in the Book Loan program. Completion of 12 hours per semester with a 2.0 grade point average, satisfactory participation in specified ensembles, and participation in various recruiting activities are required to maintain a scholarship. Auditions are required. For more information concerning audition requirements and dates, contact David Smith by phone or e-mail. [ Back to Top ]

Instructor

David Smith - Music, ext. 515 - dksmith@neosho.edu

A native Kansan, David Smith holds Associate of General studies and Associate of Arts degrees from Cowley County Community College, a Bachelor of Science degree in music from Southwest Baptist University, a Master of Science degree in community college teaching from Pittsburg State University, a Master of Church Music degree from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and completed coursework toward a Doctor of Philosophy degree in music education at the University of Kansas. He is a member of the American Choral Directors Association, Music Educators National Conference, Kansas Music Educators Association, and the Community College Humanities Association. He taught previously at Highland Community College in Highland, KS; the University of Kansas in Lawrence, KS; and at Central Community College in Columbus, NE. [ Back to Top ]

Photo Galleries

Chicago 2006

Christmas 2005