Dr. Wendy Freeland

Distinguished Professor of Music
Mason Hall 205
(256) 282-5535
wfreeland@jsu.edu 

Dr. Wendy Freeland joined the music faculty of Jacksonville State University in 2002. As Distinguished Professor of Music she teaches applied piano, class piano, piano ensemble, accompanying and music history for graduate students. Hailing from West Virginia, she completed her Master of Music and Doctor of Musical Arts degrees in piano performance at the University of South Carolina under the tutelage of John Kenneth Adams. Her Bachelor of Music degree in piano performance was earned at Florida Atlantic University where she studied with Heather Coltman and Judith Burganger, and was the first music student to complete both the academic and performance honors programs. She is the recipient of several performance and scholarship awards, and was named University Scholar by Florida Atlantic University.

Dr. Freeland enjoys performing as soloist and collaborative artist. She has performed with instrumentalists, vocalists, and choral groups, and has extensive experience working in opera. Performances in recent years include recitals with vocalists Shellie Beeman and Stina Ohman, duo-piano programs with Melody Ng and Nancy Elton, and chamber music programs with her colleagues at Jax State. She regularly performs at Jacksonville State University, and has been granted the university’s "Faculty Research Award" several times in recognition of her performances and presentations. She has performed at various colleges across the country, as well as in Sweden, Italy, Korea and Serbia.

In addition to performing and teaching, Dr. Freeland is active in other musical pursuits. She actively adjudicates piano competitions and auditions, and enjoys giving master classes and presentations. Recent presentations included: “Technique: A Sound Approach,” “Using Imagination in Promenades for Piano by Francis Poulenc” and “Remembering John Kenneth Adams: Lessons in Music and Life.” Dr. Freeland organizes the annual Foothills Piano Festival on the campus of Jax State, coordinates the Jax State Music Academy, and is a Past President of the Alabama Music Teachers Association. She currently serves as President of the American Matthay Association for Piano. She is also a member of Phi Kappa Lambda, Sigma Alpha Iota, Music Teachers National Association, and the World Piano Teachers Association.