Peter VanDessel, M.Mus.

Associate Professor of Music & Dir. of Keyboard Studies

Division:

Degrees:

Bachelor of Music, Houghton College; Master of Music, Temple University

Career Path

I have taught at Cornerstone University since 1977.

Academic History & Involvements:

I have had extensive experience in solo recitals, appearances with orchestra, and accompanying.
"Van Dessel gave a stunning performance of the concerto. He traversed its technical pitfalls without a slip, never dropped so much as an eighth note and brought the audience to its feet at the end." (Grand Rapids Press)
 

Courses Taught:

Applied Piano, Music History I, Class Piano I-IV, Keyboard Harmony, Piano Pedagogy, Fine Arts, Form and Analysis, Aural Perception I-IV, Theory I-IV, Music and Worship

Personal Information:

I am married and have two children: Joan and Kate.
I am also Senior Organist/Keyboardist at Calvary Church, a large, active ministry in which many Cornerstone students participate.
 

Other Interests & Pursuits:

Bagpipes, cooking, ballroom dancing

Phone:

616-222-1545

E-mail:

Peter_VanDessel@cornerstone.edu