Nathan Muehl
Nathan Muehl oversees Bands and Orchestra at St. Petersburg College and serves as Academic Chair for Humanities and Fine Arts. He is a certified presenter of Franklin-Covey content including 7 Habits of Highly Effectively People. Muehl is currently a PhD candidate in Leadership and Education at Barry University (Miami, FL)
Prior to his appointment at SPC, Prof. Muehl taught instrumental studies at Alderson-Broaddus College. His primary responsibilities included Concert Band, Woodwind Ensemble, Woodwind Studio, Music Technology and Music Education courses. Muehl has served as a high school band and choir director, and he has experience teaching string students through the Jefferson Academy in Columbus, Ohio.
Muehl studied conducting with Dr. Russel Mikkelson, Mr. Richard Blatti, Mr. Marshall Haddock, and Dr. Hilary Apfelstdat. He has received insightful instruction and positive critiques at conducting master classes from H. Robert Reynolds, Craig Kirchhoff, Tim Reynish, David Effron, George Stelluto, Virginia Allen, Gary Hill, Kate Tamarkin, Roderick Macdonald, as well as several officers of the United States Air Force Bands. Muehl has participated in conducting symposiums with members of the Gewandhaus Orchestra (Leipzig), College Conservatory of Music (University of Cincinnati), and professors and students of The Juilliard School (NY,NY).
Professional Accolades
- Franklin Covey Certified Presenter
- Quality Matters Certified
- Connectivist Course Design – Course developer
- Guest Conductor, All County and District Honor Bands
- SPC Civic and Community Engagement Designee
- League of Innovations – Innovative Pedagogical Approaches to Teaching & Learning
SPC Successes
- Campus Connections Concerts: Featuring Fine Arts, Astronomy, the SPC STEM Center, Vet Tech., and Digital Media
- High School Connections Concerts: Featuring Seminole HS, Boca Ciega HS, Largo HS, Pinellas Park HS, Dunedin HS
- Community Connections and Tribute Concerts: Featuring Rwanda Rising, Military Matters, Family Resources
- Leadership SPC graduate
Education
- Barry University, PhD – Leadership and Education
- The Ohio State University – MM – Conducting
- The Ohio Sate University – BME – Music Education/Business
- The Recording Workshop – Honors Graduate
Contact
- muehl.nathan@spcollege.edu
- www.nathanmuehl.com
Study Music and Music Technology at SPC
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About Music at SPC
Music AA Transfer
SPC’s Music and Music Education AA Transfer degrees (60 credits) are two-year programs that prepare students for transfer to University music programs in Performance, Music Education (Band, Chorus, Orchestra, General Music), and Music Therapy. Students earn Music State Common Perquisite credits in music lessons, music ensembles, music/aural theory, and student recital. Students also earn all 36 general education liberal arts credits.
Music Industry Recording Arts (MIRA) AS Degree
SPC’s Music Industry Recording Arts (MIRA) AS degree (64 credits) is a two-year workforce program with technology focus. It prepares students to work as producers, audio engineers, composers/songwriters in the music industry. The core curriculum includes courses in digital audio workstations, live sound engineering, studio recording techniques, critical listening, legal issues in music, practical music business, and more.
Audio Engineering and Production (AUDIOPE) Certificate
SPC’s Audio Engineering and Production (AUDIOPE) Certificate (24 credits) is a financial aid eligible certificate that includes instruction in digital audio workstations, studio recording techniques, acoustics, live sound and professional audio production. The stand-alone certificate prepares workforce internships and employment. The 24 credits also count towards the MIRA-AS degree.
Donation Opportunities
As a non-profit organization serving our community, charitable contributions are vital to our mission to educating students and engaging our community. Your support makes performances, art shows, and concerts possible and provides invaluable experiences for our students.
Donations impact our music students by providing:
(1) Scholarships for bonus elective courses
(2) Loaner hardware/software kits to those in need
(3) Expansion of facilities
Those wishing to donate to SPC Music and SPC Humanities and Fine Arts should contact Department Chair Nathan Muehl muehl.nathan@spcollege.edu