Visual & Performing Arts and Public Service

Advising
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An important key to the student’s success is advising. A t the Alexandria campus each student is assigned a Faculty advisor, chosen according to major instrument, and a Program Counselor.

Faculty Advisors
Faculty advisors work with the student to find what course of study will best meet the musical goals of the student. Every student is encouraged to meet with a faculty advisor whether or not they intend to pursue a degree.

Dr. Barbara Ryland Wells – Keyboard
703 845 6026
bwells@nvcc.com

Dr. Robert Petrella – Instrumental
703 845 6252
rpetrella@nvcc.edu

Dr. Mark A. Whitmire – Voice
703 845 6097
mwhitmire@nvcc.edu

Program Counselor
Every student who pursues a music degree is asked to see our program counselor. She works with the music program, collects all background (courses taken, degrees earned etc.) and works up a degree plan and enters the courses relevant to that plan.

Julia Brown
703 845 6036
jbrown@nvcc.edu