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Faculty Profile
Name: Lisa Soland
Title: Adjunct Instructor of Theatre
Areas of teaching: Playwriting, Acting, Introduction to the Fine Arts, Play Analysis
Education: B.F.A., Florida State University
Lisa Soland's plays Waiting, Cabo San Lucas, Truth Be Told, The Man in the Gray Suit & Other Plays and The Name Game are published by Samuel French Inc., but her work can also be found in anthologies published by Samuel French, Smith & Kraus, Applause Books and Dramatic Publishing. She has produced and/or directed over 80 productions and play readings, 55 of which have been original, and founded The Fellowship Theatre in North Hollywood and Theatre Encino in Encino, California. Her production company, Rose's Name Game Productions, has been producing original works since 1993, with Ms. Soland still at the helm. She is the founder of The All Original Playwright Workshop, where she works as Artistic Director and teacher, producing workshops throughout the United States and online. She had the privilege of returning to her alma mater, Florida State University, to head up the MFA playwriting program, and now teaches in the theatre departments at both Maryville College and Pellissippi State. Her comedy Thread Count, produced last year at Pellissippi, received international publication by Applause Books and is a part of the anthology, “The Best American Short Plays 2010/2011,” which will add to Ms. Soland’s over 35 publications.
For more information about Lisa Soland please go to her web page at www.LisaSoland.com.
Experiential Learning Opportunities:
Students within the Fine Arts curriculum at Maryville College get a wide variety of opportunities to work with local, regional, national and international non-profit organizations, theatre companies, and musical groups utilizing and showcasing their talents and learned skill.
Within the art program and in courses such as ART 223 and 323, graphic design students receive ongoing opportunities to create logos, websites and publications for such organizations as the Little River Watershed Association, Tennessee Valley Fair, Good Neighbors of Blount County, Project LEAD, Appalachian Arts Craft Center, Adult Education Foundation of Blount County and the East Tennessee Woodworkers Guild, among others. Additionally, Art students have benefited from internships and practica with a host of creative studios including, the Knoxville Museum of Art, Graphic-Fx, Beall + Thomas Photography, and LAGtv Network.
Experiential learning was taken to a new level with the Concert Choir’s Spring Tour to Scotland. In May 2012, the Maryville College Concert Choir traveled to Scotland for “Pipes, Glens, and Thistles: A Celebration of Gratitude." Sixty participants enjoyed the beautiful highland scenery, tasted traditional foods such as haggis and oatcakes and learned about the culture, music and history of the country that was the home to the founders of our college.
After arriving in Glasgow on Thursday, May 24, 2012, the group traveled to Oban. En route they stopped in Inveraray to visit the Inveraray Castle, the 15th Century seat of the Campbell Clan. Friday morning the choir boarded a ferry at Oban and set sail for the Isles of Mull and Iona and a performance at the historic Iona Abbey.
Saturday the journey continued with a driving tour of Glen Coe where much of Highlander was filmed. Sunday the choir traveled to St. Andrews, the beautiful University City overlooking the North Sea. In addition to a walking tour of the city there was also a performance at the Holy Trinity Church.
Monday the group continued their journey from Perth to Stirling with a visit to Scone Palace, where for centuries Scottish kings were crowned on the Stone of Destiny. They also made a stop at Blair Castle. Blair is the home of the Dukes of Atholl and the center of their ancient kingdom. Today the Duke retains the only private army left in Britain. The castle, with its turrets and crenellations, was built in 1269. Later that evening the choir met up with the 'Heart of Scotland' Choir to take part in one of their weekly rehearsals at Bruce Memorial Church.
Tuesday included a tour of Stirling Castle. The choir had the honor of singing at the Church of the Holy Rude, where James VI was crowned King and Mary, Queen of Scots, worshipped. Wednesday the choir performed in the historic St. Giles Cathedral. The students enjoyed a hauntingly eerie ghost tour of Edinburgh that evening where they learned the “real” history of the city.
Thursday the students enjoyed a tour of Edinburgh Castle. The choir joined the Maryville College Alumni Group to enjoy a Farewell Traditional Ceilidh Experience. The 10-day tour was the ultimate learning opportunity and an experience that enhanced the lives of all of its participants.
For more complete information on the tour, to see photographs and read student accounts of the experience, please visit the tour blog.
Fine Arts Faculty
 | Ms. Rachel Acuff Adjunct Instructor of Piano/Keyboard and Oboe Clayton Center for the Arts, Main Building 317 (865) 981-8152 rachel.acuff@maryvillecollege.edu |
 | Mr. George Bitzas Adjunct Instructor of Voice Clayton Center for the Arts, Main Building 319 (865) 981-8575 george.bitzas@maryvillecollege.edu |
| Erin Bray Adjunct Instructor of Woodwind Clayton Center for the Arts, Main Building 313 (865) 981-8052 erin.bray@maryvillecollege.edu | |
 | Mr. Ashley Burell Adjunct Instructor of Organ and Harpsichord Clayton Center for the Arts (865) 981-8150 ashley.burell@maryvillecollege.edu |
 | Ms. Paula Campbell Adjunct Instructor of Photography Education: B.A., University of Missouri M.F.A., Eastern Michigan University Clayton Center for the Arts, Main Building 312 (865) 981-8150 paula.campbell@maryvillecollege.edu |
| Mr. Tom DeLozier Director, MC Community Concert Band Clayton Center for the Arts, Main Building 315 (865) 981-8150 tom.delozier@maryvillecollege.edu | |
| Mr. Alan Eleazer Guest Conductor, Community Chorus Clayton Center for the Arts, Main Building (865) 981-8150 alan.eleazer@maryvillecollege.edu | |
 | Dr. Carl Gombert Professor of Art Education: B.F.A., University of Akron; M.F.A., Kent State University; Ph.D, Texas Tech University Clayton Center for the Arts, Main Building 310 (865) 981-8158 carl.gombert@maryvillecollege.edu |
 | Ms. Christina Graffeo Adjunct Instructor of Strings Clayton Center for the Arts, Main Building 309 (865) 981-8150 christina.graffeo@maryvillecollege.edu |
 | Mr. Mark Hall Professor of Art Education: B.A., Hanover College; M.A., University of Louisville; M.Div., Christian Theological Seminar; M.F.A., Indiana State University Clayton Center for the Arts, Main Building 314 (865) 981-8170 mark.hall@maryvillecollege.edu |
 | Tom Lundberg Adjunct Instructor of Brass Clayton Center for the Arts, Main Building 319 (865) 981-8575 tom.lundberg@maryvillecollege.edu |
 | Mrs. Alicia Massie-Legg Adjunct Instructor of Voice Clayton Center for the Arts, Main Building 321 (865) 981-8150 alicia.massielegg@maryvillecollege.edu |
 | Dr. Sheri Matascik Associate Professor of Music Education: B.M., M.M., Youngstown State University; Ph.D., Kent State University Clayton Center for the Arts, Main Building 307 (865) 981-8157 sheri.matascik@maryvillecollege.edu |
 | Dr. Heather McMahon Associate Professor of Theatre Education: B.A., Belmont University; M.S., Illinois State University; Ph.D., Indiana University Clayton Center for the Arts, Main Building 316 (865) 981-8161 heather.mcmahon@maryvillecollege.edu |
| Ms. Gina Milligan Adjunct Instructor of Piano/Keyboard Clayton Center for the Arts, Building B, room 107 (865) 981-8150 gina.milligan@maryvillecollege.edu | |
 | Mr. Harold Nagge Adjunct Instructor of Guitar Clayton Center for the Arts, Main Building 319 (865) 981-8575 harold.nagge@maryvillecollege.edu |
| Jill Purvis Director of Highlander Youth Chorale, Assistant and Accompanist to the Concert Choir Clayton Center for the Arts, Main Building 317 (865) 981-8152 jill.purvis@maryvillecollege.edu | |
| Martha Robinson Director of Scottie Singers & Scots Chorale Clayton Center for the Arts (865) 981-8150 martha.robinson@maryvillecollege.edu | |
| Mr. William Robinson Director of Orchestra at Maryville College Clayton Center for the Arts (865) 981-8150 william.robinson@maryvillecollege.edu | |
 | Mr. Burt Rosevear Adjunct Instructor of Voice Education: B.A., George Fox College M.M., University of Northern Colorado Clayton Center for the Arts, Main Building 313 (865) 981-8052 burt.rosevear@maryvillecollege.edu |
 | Mr. Shaun Schuetz Adjunct Instructor of Percussion Clayton Center for the Arts, Main Building 309 (865) 981-8150 shaun.schuetz@maryvillecollege.edu |
 | Ms. Adrienne Schwarte Associate Professor of Art Education: B.A., Buena Vista University; M.F.A., University of Minnesota Clayton Center for the Arts, Main Building 308 (865) 981-8154 adrienne.schwarte@maryvillecollege.edu My Website |
| Mr. Terry Silver-Alford Adjunct Instructor of Theatre Education: B.A., M.F.A., University of Tennessee, Knoxville M.M., Western Michigan University Clayton Center for the Arts (865) 981-8150 terry.silver-alford@maryvillecollege.edu | |
 | Lisa Soland Adjunct Instructor of Theatre Clayton Center for the Arts, Main Building 315 (865) 981-8153 lisa.soland@maryvillecollege.edu |
 | Dr. William Swann Associate Professor of Music, Chair, Division of Fine Arts Education: B.M., M.M., University of Tennessee, Knoxville; D.A., University of Mississippi Clayton Center for the Arts, Main Building 303/305 (865) 981-8159 bill.swann@maryvillecollege.edu |
 | Ms. Stacey Wilner Coordinator of Choral Music Education: B.M., Concord College M.M., University of Tennessee, Knoxville Clayton Center for the Arts, Main Building 311 (865) 981-8151 stacey.wilner@maryvillecollege.edu |
Fine Arts Extended Staff
| Ms. Heather Jackson Office Manager, Fine Arts Clayton Center for the Arts, Main Building 303/305 (865) 981-8150 heather.jackson@maryvillecollege.edu | |
 | Ms. Jennifer Luck Technical Director Education: M.F.A., University of Kansas, Lawrence B.A., Birmingham-Southern College Clayton Center for the Arts, Main Building 173B (865) 981-8104 jennifer.luck@maryvillecollege.edu My Website |
We are pleased to have three Music Department student assistants: Chris Hickman ('14), Serena Hughes ('14), and Adam Loo ('14).
Quick fact:
The music department provides over 95 lessons a semester teaching more than fifteen different instruments including clarinet, percussion, guitar, piano, organ, violin, voice, flute and trumpet just to name a few. Each semester over 60 students are involved in the individual lessons, both music majors and music minors, along with students in other majors within the College.
Applied Music Lesson Instructors include Rachel Acuff, George Bitzas, Erin Bray, Ashley Burell, Christina Graffeo, Tom Lundberg, Alicia Massie-Legg, Gina Milligan, Harold Nagge, Burt Rosevear, and Shaun Schuetz.