Contact Information
Hayes School of Music
Appalachian State University
813 Rivers Street
Boone, NC 28608
Phone: (828)262-3020
Fax: (828)262-6446
Email: music@appstate.edu
Resources
Woodwinds
Dr. Jon P. Beebe, bassoon.
Dr. Beebe earned the B.A. and M.M. degrees from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Further study at the University of Wisconsin-Madison led to the completion of the D.M.A. degree. In 1991 he received a "Distinguished Alumni" award from UNLV's music department. Dr. Beebe has performed with the North Carolina Symphony, the Las Vegas Symphony, and the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra and has been principal bassoonist of the Oshkosh (WI) Symphony and the Western Piedmont Symphony in Hickory, NC. Dr. Beebe is a frequent recitalist, with a particular affinity for new music. He was a guest artist at the 1987 Conference of the International Double Reed Society, and also at the 1990 Southern Division Conference of the College Band Directors National Association and National Band Association. He is the author of "Music for Unaccompanied Solo Bassoon, an Annotated Bibliography" and of "bassoONLY", a column in "The Double Reed" magazine published by The International Double Reed Society.webpage
Dr. Douglas E. Miller, clarinet.
Dr. Miller received the M.M.A. degree at the Manhattan School of Music in New York City and the Ed.D. at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. A native of North Carolina, he has performed with the Manhattan Orchestra, the North Carolina School of the Arts Orchestra, the Amor Artis Orchestra, the Columbia University Orchestra, the New York Kammermusiker, the Eroica Trio, and for the League of Composers. Dr. Miller has been a member of the Berkshire Music Festival Orchestra at Tanglewood and the Mozarteum Festival Orchestra in Salzburg. He made his formal New York debut in 1973 at Carnegie Recital Hall as winner of the Artists International Management Competition. Dr. Miller has performed in the Hindemith Festival in Los Angeles and with the Broyhill Chamber Ensemble during "An Appalachian Summer." He has been principal clarinetist with the Western Piedmont Symphony for twelve years. Dr. Miller joined the faculty at Appalachian in 1980. webpage
Dr. Nancy Schneeloch, flute and flute choir.
Dr. Nancy Schneeloch, instructor of flute at Appalachian State University, received a D.M. in flute performance from the Florida State University. She studied with Charles DeLaney. In addition to applied flute, she teaches Introduction to Music courses, conducts the flute choir, and performs in the faculty woodwind quintet. Ms. Schneeloch has performed with the Western Piedmont Symphony, the Salisbury Symphony, the Tallahassee Symphony, and the North Carolina Symphony. An enthusiastic supporter of new music, Ms. Schneeloch has been a member of both the Tallahassee Camerata and the F.S.U. New Music Ensemble. Her current research area involves 19th-Century flute literature. She also maintains a scholarly interest in Baroque performance practice and Baroque flute, and performs frequently on the instrument in recital. Ms. Schneeloch has performed in masterclass with such notable flutists as Linda thesis, Ervin Monroe, Geoffrey Gilbert, Stephen Preston, and Barthold Kuijken (on Baroque flute). She is an active member of the National Flute Assiciation, and the College Music Society.webpage
Dr. Alicia Chapman, oboe.
Alicia Chapman (instructor of oboe) is principal oboist with the Harrisburg Symphony (PA) and plays English horn with the Greensboro Symphony Orchestra. She is principal oboist of the Heritage Chamber Orchestra (SC), the Masterworks Chorus and Orchestra (NY), and holds the position of co-principal with the Asheville Symphony. Ms. Chapman has recorded with New York Philomusica, Manhattan Chamber Orchestra, and New York Kammermusiker. She has toured internationally as a chamber musician and has performed with the Metropolitan Opera, New York City Opera, and the Mexico City Philharmonic. Chapman is on the faculty of the Eastern Music Festival, and maintains an active studio of private students in the Western North Carolina region. She also teaches Introduction to Music classes at ASU, and is a founding member of Harmonia Baroque, ASU's resident early music ensemble, performing on original, and reproductions of, 17th and 18th century instruments. Ms. Chapman earned both Bachelor and Master of Music Degrees from the Mannes College of Music and is a candidate for the Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the City University of New York. Her major teachers were Elaine Douvas, Ronald Roseman, and Mark Hill. She joined the Appalachian applied music faculty in January, 2001.webpage
Dr. Scott Kallestad, saxophone
Dr. Scott Kallestad is a native of North Dakota, earning his Bachelor of Science in Music Education from the University of North Dakota. After directing junior and senior high school bands in Minnesota for several years, Kallestad earned the Master of Music and Doctor of Music Arts degrees from the University of North Texas, majoring in Saxophone Performance (with minors in Jazz Studies and Instrumental conducting). Dr. Kallestad brings over 20 years of instrumental teaching experience to the Hayes School of Music. An accomplished performer and clinician, Dr. Kallestad teaches and performs on all the saxophones. He has presented clinics on a variety of saxophone topics, including altissimo techniques, and "How to Practice". He has soloed with school concert bands and jazz ensembles at all levels. He has performed with a great variety of ensembles, including bands, orchestras, jazz bands, jazz combos, jazz/fusion groups, saxophone quartets, new music ensembles, and more. Dr. Kallestad lives near Boone with his wife and twins.
The Woodwind Audition
The audition consists of a solo (or solos) of the student's choice that contains contrasting musical styles and tempi. Literature should be chosen that allows the student to demonstrate his/her present level of performance. The student may be asked to perform scales/arpeggios and to sight read appropriate literature. The School of Music schedules three audition dates each year. In addition, individual appointments for audition are possible throughout the year.
Music scholarships are granted by the School of Music after a prospective student has successfully completed an audition/interview and has been accepted for admission to the University. The amount of scholarship support is determined by talent and financial need. Scholarships usually are awarded for a specific period of time (e.g., four academic years, one academic year, one semester).
