Kyle Wernke

What are your research interests?

Music composition, film music.

What classes are you teaching at Lehigh?

Philharmonic Orchestra, Foundations of Music.

What degrees do you hold and where did you earn them?

• Doctor of Musical Arts in Composition, The Hartt School at the University of Hartford
• Master of Music in Instrumental Conducting, Butler University
• Bachelor of Music in Composition, Butler University.

What was your previous institution?

Missouri University of Science and Technology.

What do you enjoy most about teaching?

Sharing music with students and creating meaningful musical experiences.

Why did you choose Lehigh?

[I chose Lehigh for its] rich musical legacy and commitment to the arts.