Dr. wenDy Matthews
Assistant Dean and
Assistant Professor of Music
Dr. Wendy K. Matthews received her Bachelor of Music degree from
Peabody Conservatory of Music, her Master of Music degree from the
University of Maryland-College Park, and her Doctor of Philosophy in
Education degree with a concentration in educational psychology and
instrumental conducting from George Mason University.
Her research on conductors and the learning and cognition of music in
ensemble settings has been presented internationally and nationally at
many conferences such as International Society of Music Educators,
Bologna, Italy, American Educational Research Association, and the
American Psychological Association.Her recent research discussing
conductor’s support has been published in the Journal of Research in
Music Education.
Dr. Matthews has taught at Georgetown University and George Mason
University Under her direction, the Georgetown University band
completed their first compact disc and was awarded the Office of
Performing Arts Special Directors Award for Outstanding Student Group.
Dr. Matthews teaches music theory and conducts the band her at Northern
Virginia Community College. She is also a member of the music education
faculty at the University of Maryland-College Park. Ms. Matthews has
adjudicated and guest conducted on the local, regional, and national
level.
Courses
MUS149 001
& 002; MUS 249 001: Alexandria Band. The band
is a 65-member concert band comprised of NOVA students and community
members. Please
contact Dr. Matthews at wmatthews@nvcc.edu to join. The Band rehearses
at John Adams
Elementary School, 5651 Rayburn Ave, Alexandria, VA
MUS 111: Music
Theory 1: This course
develops and understanding of elements of music notation, structure of
scales, intervals, triads and chords, beginning analysis techniques.
and basic writing of music. The course will also develop the ability to
sight sing and take music dictation.
MUS 112: Music Theory 2: This course continues to further develop all concepts of Music Theory 1 as well as present such topics as secondary dominants and modulations.
Contact Information & Links
E-mail: wmatthews@nvcc.edu
Office: Tyler Building 119D
Phone: 703-845-6252
Office Hours: Summer
2010 by appointment
Links:
Alexandria Band Website
Music Department Website
Education & research
BM, Peabody Conservatory
MM, University of Maryland-College Park
Ph. D. George Mason University