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Joe Wehunt
The South Carolina School of the Arts
The South Carolina School of the Arts
Assistant Professor of Music
jwehunt@andersonuniversity.edu
(864) 525-9081
Rainey Fine Arts Building
Academic Background
Professor Joe Wehunt brings extensive experience in both sacred and secular music to Anderson University. He holds degrees from Furman University (Music Theory and Composition) and Liberty University (Music and Worship). His career spans roles as Music Director at Brookwood Church and Centre Stage Theatre, and as a Broadcast Music Composer for Skyline Post. Professor Wehunt joined Anderson University as an Adjunct Professor before becoming Assistant Professor.
BA in Theory and Composition, Furman University
MA in Music and Worship Studies, Liberty University
Fast Facts
Intro To Music Technology – Basic understanding of digital recording and music notation software
Arranging for Contemporary Media – Music arranging for theatre, bands, small orchestras and worship bands.
Advanced Studio Recording – Advanced techniques in EQ, Mic Placement, mixing, vocal chains, and use of plug-ins. Creating master recordings for live playback, broadcast release and demo use.
Intro To Worship Leadership – Describes the function of the WL program and defines the role of a Worship Leader.
Worship Lab – Gives student practical experience leading and rehearsing a Worship Band.
Songwriting – Teaches how to use song form, modern literary devices, and musical elements to express the thoughts and feeling of the songwriter. Class is for experienced songwriters as well as students who are exploring the concept. Class is supported by several Nashville Songwriters who regularly give feedback on student work.
Incorporating my Faith into the music concepts that I am allowed to teach is an honor. Music is a very powerful tool that can shape the minds and hearts of people and I enjoy being a part of that and showing students how to influence others.
Joe has played in the Orchestras of Bob Hope, George Burns, The Fifth Dimension, Debbie Reynolds, Jim Nabors, Mickey Rooney, Ann Miller, Johnny Nash, Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus and the Broadway traveling productions of A Chorus Line and Sugar Babies (starring Mickey Rooney and Ann Miller). Joe has written TV commercial compositions for Verizon Wireless, Home Depot, Craftsman Tools, Chris Christie, Ridgid and Ryobi Tools. Joe won an Addy’s Best in Show Award for his Music Score on the Frezee Center’s TV spot “Conductor” along with several Gold and Silver Addy Awards. Joe has had extensive experience as a theatrical music director and conductor. A highlight in Joe’s career was being awarded the job of composing the Carolina Panthers Theme Music Package.
Songwriting, Arranging for Orchestra and Recording Studio, Writing Original compositions for Broadcast, Live band playing and booking, Theatre Arranging and Performance