"Central is extremely unique in its sense of support and encouragement
towards each other."
Christi E. Florance
BM in Music Education spring 2003
"Professor
Rehkopf is the most vivacious and creative teacher I''ve ever experienced.
She brims with life as a performer and teacher. Her ideas are fresh, and
she personalizes her teaching for each individual. I wouldn't trade my experience
working with her for anything else."
Jennifer Lynch
Music Education major
"John Michel helped me to dissolve tension that I had struggled with
for years."
John Bottelli
Graduate student '96-'98
"One
of the things I appreciate most about Central is the abundance of performance
opportunities -- in student recitals, convocation, studio class, and community
events. As a performance major, this really helps me practice being in front
of an audience, which is primarily what I'll be doing throughout the course
of my career. In less than two quarters at CWU, I've already overcome almost
all of my stage fright! The small, close-knit music department and supportive
faculty are great too."
Elyse Jacobson
Music Performance major
"The professors at Central are truly exceptional -- they
challenge you to expand your musical horizons and perception of sound more
than you can image."
Heidi Foster
Elementary Education & Music Minor
"I originally came to Central because of Dr. Cobbs (
I was in his youth symphony.). After being here two and a half years, I
would have chosen to come here for any one of the faculty. Every professor
here is personally concerned with your progress, and your emotional and
academic well being. They are willing to give you their own time and attention
to help you when you need it. I even have teachers who will call me if I've
been sick to make sure I'm alright! I learn so much from the faculty here
-- not only what they teach me in the classroom but interacting with them
outside of it."
Katie Corcoran
Music Education major
"Aside from the numerous chances for teaching and coachings, we even
have opportunites to perform with the faculty. Between the friendly students
and the knowledgable faculty, the music department feels like your family
away from home."
Christopher Foerstel
Music Performance major
"The environment of the music department at Central is
generally laid back and accepting of musicians of all levels, while the
incredible faculty can teach students of all abilities. Central gives you
the flexibility and independence necessary to get a musical education that
fits your goals and interests."
Jonathan Thomson
Music Performance major
"There is an abundance of opportunites around every corner
at Central.
Whether your majoring in performance, education, composition or
whatever. The faculty here will help and nurture you every step of the
way. "
Aaron Inglin
Music Performance major