His most formidable task, however, is taking a group of college students who do not possess prior music training and transforming them into a quality choir. Professor Young is the first to admit that it is a challenge to keep rehearsals interesting and the students focused. He often gives the students background notes on the composers and the history of the composition. He also selects a mix of music from little known American composers to pieces from other countries and other time periods. His experience with college students has been rewarding, as is evidenced by the smile that comes to his face when he discusses his work with the choral groups.
Music is an important part of a liberal arts experience.
Professor Steven Young is hard at work providing a range of music opportunities for the students at the College. But if you do not have an opportunity to benefit from his teaching and choral direction, then remember, whenever you attend a College function and hear the powerful music of the organ, it is likely that Professor Steven Young is at the keyboard.