Supervision
While students are ultimately responsible for their own conduct, administrative, instructional, and residential staff all work together to provide clear guidelines and careful supervision. Truman State University has faculty and staff who dedicate time to this program to oversee all aspects of the day. Outside class, students are supervised by the program directors and preceptors.
Preceptors are either current students or recent graduates of Truman State University who provide additional supervision for students and assist the director. Preceptors are recruited for their expertise in fine arts and/or for their involvement in our education programs. They will live in the same halls as the students while attending the program, providing support and encouragement, enforcing rules, assisting in the classroom, assisting staff, and conducting recreational activities.
Administration
The Dean of the Academy is Michelle Wilson
Assistant Director, The Institute for Academic Outreach, Truman State University
MAE Education and Integrated Learning, Drury University
B.S. Human Services, University of Phoenix
Michelle Wilson is the Dean of Summer Academies for Truman State University, which includes the Joseph Baldwin Academy, ATSU-Truman Healthcare Academy, and the Joseph Baldwin, Junior Academy.
Academy Director:
Associate Professor of Music, Director of Truman State University Bands
Curran Prendergast is the Director of Bands and Associate Professor of Music at Truman State University where he guides all aspects of the band and graduate instrumental conducting programs. He conducts Wind Symphony I and II, directs the Statesmen Marching Band, and teaches undergraduate and graduate music education and conducting courses.
MasterClass Faculty:
Prof. Elaine AuBuchon
Lecturer in Music, Oboe and Bassoon
B.S., B.M., University of Missouri-Columbia;
M.M., Northwestern Illinois University
Elaine AuBuchon teaches the Oboe and Bassoon Studios, Elementary Music Methods, Woodwind Methods I and II, and has taught Aural Skills III and IV, Perspectives in Classical Music, and Symposium courses at Truman State University.
Dr. Jesse Krebs
Professor of Music, Clarinet
B.M.E., University of North Carolina at Greensboro
M.M., University of North Texas
D.M., Florida State University
Dr. Krebs joined the music faculty at Truman State University in 2005. In addition to instructing the clarinet studio and directing the Truman Clarinet Choir, he teaches the Music and Political Protest Junior Interdisciplinary Seminar.
Professor Patricia Mickey
Assistant Professor of Music, Horn
B.A., California State University-Fresno;
M.M., Kansas State University
Patricia Mickey has been a member of the music faculty at Truman State University since 1996. Her teaching duties include instructing the horn studio and teaching classes in world music and brass methods. She also conducts the Truman Horn Choir and performs with Truman faculty ensembles.
Dr. Terri Wehmeyer
Lecturer of Music, Low Brass
B.M.E., Ouachita Baptist University in Instrumental Music
M.M., Northwestern Louisiana State University in Euphonium Performance
M.M., University of Missouri-Kansas City in Music History and Literature
D.M.A., University of Missouri-Kansas City in Euphonium Performance
Dr. Wehmeyer serves as Lecturer in Music and Low Brass.