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Eric Wyler, MM

Eric Wyler, MM

Visiting Assistant Professor of Music
Music Education
Department
Music
Office location

Rogers Center for Fine Arts

Office hours

By Appointment

Email
ewyler [at] nebrwesleyan.edu
Phone

402-465-2283

Eric Wyler

"A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new."

-Albert Einstein

Background

Eric Wyler (‘13) is excited to return to NWU as the Director of Music Education. He also acts as Director of the Lincoln Boys Choir (Lincoln, NE) where he proudly conducts the high school ensemble, Vocal Point. Eric previously served as Music Director at St. John Lutheran Church in Council Bluffs, IA where he conducted the Chancel Choir and Bell Choir. Eric has six years of experience as a public school music educator, most recently as Head Director at Lewis Central High School in Council Bluffs, IA. He is an active judge, adjudicator, and clinician for various show choir competitions, choral and vocal solo contests, and honor choirs. Eric and his wife, Lindsy, enjoy spending time with their children, James (10 years), Elijah (8 years), Emilia (5 years), and Jackson (3 years).

Education

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE
• Master of Music, Music Education | August 2021 | GPA: 4.0

Nebraska Wesleyan University Lincoln, NE
• Bachelor of Arts, Music Education | May 2013 | GPA: 3.8 with Distinction

Courses taught

MUSIC-1080 Jazz Choir

MUSIC-1140 - Cover Band/Rock Band

MUSIC-1230 Applied Voice Lessons

MUSIC-2520 Music for Elementary Teachers

MUSIC-3530 Secondary Instrumental Methods

MUSIC-3540 Elementary General Music Methods

MUSIC-3550 Secondary Vocal Music Methods

 

Research and academic interests

Masters Thesis:

"When Did You Stop Singing?: Elementary Boys' Attitudes and Efficacy Toward the Act of Singing"

Service interests

NAfME Collegiate Chapter Advisor

Professional and community affiliations, certifications and awards

Nebraska Music Educators Association (NMEA)

Nebraska Choral Directors Association (NCDA)

American Orff-Schulwerk Association (AOSA)

Nebraska Festival Singers (NFS) Treasurer