Stephen F. Austin State University recognizes alum Dr. Stephen Lias `88 for excellence in teaching
November 6th, 2008
Lias, a gifted composer, teaches music. His expertise includes compositional techniques, the relationship between music and drama, the pedagogy of music composition, and film scoring.
“Unlike many other creative artists who languish in relative obscurity writing compositions that are seldom if ever performed…Dr. Lias enjoys a reputation as a highly gifted composer of national note,” according to Dr. Ronald E. Anderson, director of the SFA School of Music.
Lias joined the Stephen F. Austin State University faculty in 2000, and his courses have included software for composers, music theory, aural skills, scoring and arranging, and applied composition. His graduate courses have included advanced analysis, stylistic analysis, and theory pedagogy. He also heads the composition program at SFA and serves as area coordinator of music theory and composition.
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