George French Ed.D.
Associate Professor
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(218) 281-8266
DEPARTMENT CONTACT INFO
(218) 281-8256
Role:
Faculty - On-Campus
Associated Majors
Currently Teaching
MUS 1011-001: University Singers
MUS 1021-001: Intro to Music
MUS 1021-E90: Intro to Music
MUS 1042-001: Private Instr: Class Piano
MUS 1042-002: Private Instr: Class Piano
MUS 1042-003: Private Instr: Class Piano
MUS 1042-004: Private Instr: Class Piano
MUS 3011-001: University Singers (Choir)
MUS 3042-001: Class Piano: Interm/Advanced
MUS 3042-002: Class Piano: Interm/Advanced
MUS 3042-003: Class Piano: Interm/Advanced
MUS 3042-004: Class Piano: Interm/Advanced
Responsibilities
- Teach all music classes, except band. This includes choir, strings, piano, organ, introduction to music (on-campus and online), rock and jazz music, music theory, theater, musical theater, and other classes as necessary.
Research Interests
- Piano and organ performance
- Stand-alone Music Minor Programs in the United States
Awards, Distinctions, and Honors
- 2019 NW Star Award
- 2002 Outstanding Community Service Award
- 1993 Torch and Shield Award
- Crookston Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Educator
Educational Background
- Doctor of Education, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
- MM in Piano Performance, Mankato State University, Mankato, MN
- MM in Organ Performance, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND
- Bachelor of Science, from Augsburg College, Minneapolis, MN
University Committee Memberships
- Art Committee
- Commencement Committee
- Collaborative Online International Learning Committee
- Concerts and Lectures Committee
Professional Memberships
- American Guild of Organists
- College Music Society
- Region One State Arts Council (Chair)
Local Community Memberships/Involvement
- Crookston Community Theater
- Crookston Masonic Lodge (Secretary)
- KEM Temple Shriners Chanters (accompanist)
- Kiwanis Club (President)
- Rotary Club (Past-President)
Other Accomplishments
- George is an active organ recitalist performing at various regional church
- Completed a grant funded project encouraging the study of organs in a number of NW Minnesota counties
Biography
U of M Crookston Director of Music since 1980 and Director of Music/Theater since 1982. Organist at Trinity Lutheran Church, Crookston since 1982.
Started at U of M Crookston September 1980