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Dr. Wes Golightly
- Dr. Wes Golightly
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- Piano, music theory, music history
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After being raised near Sacramento, California, I attended colleges in Texas, Indiana and Ohio. After working for eight years in Sacramento as a part-time music minister and piano technician, I came to Kentucky to teach music at KCU.
I am married, with three grown children. I have special interests in piano technology, historical pianos, and improvisation. I perform regularly, giving solo recitals annually and accompanying faculty and students here at KCU.
Education
- D.M.A. in Piano Performance
Ohio State University, Columbus, OH - M.M. in Piano Performance
Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, TX - B.M. in Piano Performance
Hardin-Simmons University, Abilene, TX - Graduate Studies
Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
Professional Experience
- Extensive recital experience, with appearances at colleges, churches, and concert series in Texas, California, Ohio and Kentucky
- Studies in the use of historical pianos in performance
- Studies in piano technology
- Performances using an early romantic piano 9 years service as music minister
- Orchestral appearances at Abilene Philharmonic Orchestra (1973), Texas Christian University Symphony Orchestra (1975), and American River College Orchestra (1987).
Professional Organizations
- Music Teachers' National Association
- Kentucky Music Teachers Association (journal editor)
- Association of Christian College Music Educators
Teaching Responsibilites
- History and the Fine Arts (MHL 321-2)
- Music Theory (MTH 214-215)
- Class Piano
- Private piano
Contact Information
- Telephone: 606-474-3221
- Fax: 606-474-3175
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