Here is an example of the composition and recording work from MUS 214 (Electronic Music) taught by Ernesto Ferreri this semester. This is a remarkable piece done by Daniel Todd:
Born in NYC, coming to music playing rock guitar as a youth, Ernesto Ferreri studied composition with Robert Ward at NC School of the Arts and has been composing all varieties of music since-- from commercial spots to symphony. Married to a NC native and composer Barbara Gallagher, they are parents to two girls who (for now) state that they have no interest in music.
Teaching in the Community college system since 1991, Prof. Ferreri now teaches electronic music and fundamentals to a growing body of talented young musicians at CFCC.
Peggy W. Lupton is a native of New Bern, North Carolina. She received the Bachelor of Music degree in Piano Performance from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the Master of Music in Music Education with a concentration in Music History from East Carolina University. Her teachers include Arvid Snornieks, Marvin Blickenstaff, and Jeannine Romer Morrison.
Mrs. Lupton has been involved in church music, retail sales of instruments and sheet music, and various forms of music education. She teaches a small studio at home, is an active member of Cape Fear Music Teachers Association, and is often asked to judge piano competitions.
As a music instructor at Cape Fear Community College, Mrs. Lupton teaches Music Appreciation, American Music, and both Applied and Class Piano.
She and her husband have two sons and reside in Wilmington.
Like Louis Armstrong, Marc Siegel believes that all music can be categorized as "either good or bad and if it is bad there is no need to mess with it" and for Marc his experience with the guitar has always been good.
Marc comes to his love for music and the guitar naturally, from age ten he started (on his brother's guitar) - self taught with a love for rock and roll. Ten years of guitar happiness transpired playing in various bands and after some introspection Marc finally arranged the universe in a way that would allow him to study classical guitar (read: serious music).
He ended up being pretty good at the scholastic approach. Marc was able to win music scholarships as he studied at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington and later at East Carolina University under the direction of internationally acclaimed guitarist Dr. Elliot Frank, where he received his Master's Degree in guitar performance. Marc left school in 1996 and has been pleased to work full time as performing artist.
Marc released a CD of solo classical guitar music in 2002, entitled 416 S Front. "Superb guitar mastery..." “A sound space that surrounds and envelopes you...” The Beat Magazine
Marc continues an active performance schedule appearing as a featured solo artist and in his jazz groups. He has created an in depth jazz history webpage where he also offers lessons. He is also a contributor to Just Jazz Guitar Magazine the only publication focused exclusively on jazz guitar in the world.
When he is not performing Marc likes to keep the musical fires burning in the minds of students of all ages. He has been gifted with many guitar students over the years, and has even sent a select few forward to follow thier love of music in the storied halls of academe.
Currently, Marc holds the position of Professor of Music at Cape Fear Community College where he teaches Jazz History, Class Music, Applied Guitar Class and coaches the Jazz Ensembles and he also teaches private lessons in Wilmington, NC.
All the while Marc indulges his love for music in performance with over 150 dates a year. He is still following his road to happiness.
After silence, that which comes nearest to expressing the inexpressible is music.
Aldous Huxley (1894-1963)
Sara Graham Westermark (formerly Sara White) performs and teaches in the Wilmington area. She received both a bachelor’s degree in voice performance (’96) and a master’s degree in voice performance (’98) from the University of Missouri. While attending the University of Missouri, she performed at the female lead in the opera productions for four years. She also received academic honors (cum Laude & Superior Graduate Achievement Award) and won several voice competitions (NATS ’96 & ’98). She has been a soloist with the Wilmington Symphony Orchestra, the UNCW Concert Choir, the Southeastern Oratorio Society, the Wilmington Oratorio Society, and with many local church choirs. In addition to performing, she teaches choir at local private elementary schools, works with “Dreams” students, and maintains a private voice studio.
Peggy W. Lupton is a native of New Bern, North Carolina. She received the Bachelor of Music degree in Piano Performance from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the Master of Music in Music Education with a concentration in Music History from East Carolina University. Her teachers include Arvid Snornieks, Marvin Blickenstaff, and Jeannine Romer Morrison.
Born in NYC, coming to music playing rock guitar as a youth, Ernesto Ferreri studied composition with Robert Ward at NC School of the Arts and has been composing all varieties of music since-- from commercial spots to symphony. Married to a NC native and composer Barbara Gallagher, they are parents to two girls who (for now) state that they have no interest in music.
