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Dr. Scott Messing

Faculty Profile: Dr. Scott Messing

Professor of Music Scott Messing

Scott Messing’s passion for teaching music is apparent to both students and faculty. He’s twice earned the Barlow Award, one of the highest teaching awards at Alma College.

“I have remained at Alma for 26 years because I love the lively and rewarding interactions with our bright and talented students,” the professor of music says.

Messing earned his undergraduate degree in music from Rutgers University and his master’s and doctorate degrees from the University of Michigan.

His research specializes in European art music of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, particularly reception history. He also authored a two-volume book entitled Schubert in the European Imagination about classical composer Franz Schubert.

 

Alma is one of only 100 colleges and universities to be named to the Templeton Honor Roll in the Templeton Guide: Colleges That Encourage Character Development.

 

Graduate Profile

Kristen Dubenion-Smith

Kristen Dubenion-Smith
Graduation: 2002
Major: Music Performance

Kristen Dubenion-Smith has been singing ever since she could speak. Her talent coupled with an Alma College education has made her dreams come true.

Dubenion-Smith is a professional musician for the American Opera Theater company and lives in Baltimore, Md.