John D. Vander Weg

John D. Vander Weg, is Chair and Professor of Music.

Dr. Vander Weg received the B.Mus., M.Mus., and Ph.D. in music theory from The University of Michigan. Before joining the Wayne State faculty 2001, he taught music theory and percussion at Douglass College of Rutgers–The State University of New Jersey and music theory at The University of Michigan, DePauw University , and the University of Texas at San Antonio . His recent work, Serial Music and Serialism: A Research and Information Guide, was published by Routledge in 2001.

His previous administrative positions have included Associate Dean for the Wayne State University College of Fine, Performing and Communication Arts, Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Studies in The University of Michigan School of Music, Director of the DePauw University School of Music ( Greencastle, Indiana ), Assistant Director of the Division of Music at the University of Texas at San Antonio, and Associate Dean for Graduate Studies and Research in UTSA’s College of Fine Arts and Humanities.