Donald Sloan
Professor
Contact Donald Sloan
843-349-2192 dsloan@coastal.eduSands 124 K
Spring 2024 Office Hours
Tuesdays/Thursdays 10:30am - 11:30am
Wednesdays 9:00 -10:00am
*Please email for an appointment.
Biography
Donald Sloan was born in 1956 in Bethpage, New York. He is an award-winning composer of chamber and large ensemble works, and has been performed over a wide region of the country as well as internationally. He also gives talks about the value of a broad education and is a 3-time champion on Jeopardy! He is active in the area of Jewsih Music and has studied Jewish chanting and folk music. He is currently Professor of Music at Coaastal Carolina University.
Education
M.S.A.T in Systems Science, SUNY Binghamton 1991,
Ph.D. in Music Composition, University of Rochester (Eastman School of Music) 1985,
M.M. in Music Composition, University of Michigan 1982,
Certificate in Music Studies, Conservatoire Americain 1979,
A.B. in Music Cornell University 1978
Teaching Areas
Music theory, composition, World Music
Research Areas
Music composition, Jewish Music, Music and the Arts
Interesting Facts
Award winning composer of chamber and large ensemble works, recordings by members of the Cleveland Orchestra and others. 3-Time Jeopardy! Champion