Dr Barry McVinney (Saxophone, Flute, and Clarinet)

 

Dr. Barry McVinney has more than 30 years of teaching experience in flute, clarinet, saxophone and jazz improvisations.  He graduated Cum Laude from SUNY Fredonia with a bachelor’s degree in music theory and he received his doctorate degree from UT Austin, concentrating on flute performance.  He is currently teaching at Hendrix College, Pulaski Technical College, and at the Adventure in the Arts program in Little Rock.

 

Education

-          Doctor of Musical Arts, Flute Performance at University of Texas at Austin

-          Master of Music, Flute Performance at University of Nebraska at Lincoln

-          Bachelor of Arts, Cum Laude, Music Theory at State University of New York, College at Fredonia

-          Hunter College of the City University of New York 

-          Aspen School of Music, Fellowship Student

 

Teaching Experience

-          Pulaski Technical College, Instructor of Music  

-          Hendrix College, Adjunct Instructor - Jazz Ensemble

-          Adventures in the Arts Academy, Woodwinds                 

-          University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Adjunct Instructor – Woodwinds, Intro to Music

 

Teaching Philosophy

“My teaching philosophy is to empower the student to become self-reliant and inspired listeners.”