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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.

 

Students at Alma College can get involved in any of nearly 75 campus organizations, including fraternities and sororities, student government, academic honorary societies, campus media, intramural sports, the performing arts and worship groups.

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Graduate Profile

Justin Rito

Justin Rito
Graduation: 2008
Major: Music

Justin Rito was drawn to the music department at Alma College by the faculty and their commitment to engage their students.

“The quality of my education outside of my field was important to me as well, but the biggest draw to Alma for me was the music faculty,” the Grosse Ile senior says. “They are not only knowledgeable and well-respected within their respective fields, but they are approachable and willing to work with undergraduate students on a personal level.”

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