Dr. Whipple is currently Lecturer of Music-Piano at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and maintains a private studio in Eau Claire, WI. He is an active performer, lecturer, and guest clinician around the United States and abroad.
Teaching Experience:
- Lecturer of Music – Piano, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Eau Claire, WI
- Piano Instructor, Fresno City College, Fresno, CA
- Piano Instructor, Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids IA
- Taught applied individual lessons to piano majors, music majors, and non-majors
- Teaching Assistant-Piano Area, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
- Taught Group Piano I & II to music majors and non-majors
- Taught applied individual lessons to piano majors, music majors, and non-majors
- Held group piano placement exams
- Maintained and organized piano pedagogy laboratory and library
- Organized and led weekly studio master classes
- Accompanist for vocal seminar
- Faculty-University of Iowa Summer Music Camp, Iowa City, IA
- 20th Century Piano Literature: “Be Prepared, Don’t Leave it to Chance.”
- Piano Instructor-Music & Wellness, Butterfield Trail Village, Fayetteville, AR
Scholarly Writings, Competitions, Awards, Student Awards, & Adjudication:
- Private Studio: WMTA State “Badger” Auditions (Grade 7-Winner), May 2019
- Private Studio: WMTA State “Badger” Auditions (Grade 10-Honorable Mention), May 2019
- Private Studio: WMTA District Auditions (Grade 10-Winner), April 2019
- Private Studio: WMTA District Auditions (Grade 7-Winner), April 2019
- Adjudicator, St. Croix Valley Music Teachers Association-WMTA Auditions, UW-River Falls, WI, March 2019
- Adjudicator, University of Iowa Audition Scholarships-Undergraduate Division, $5,000.00 first place prize, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, March 2019
- Adjudicator, LaCrosse Symphony Orchestra Rising Star Concerto Competition, LaCrosse, WI, January 2019
- Adjudicator, Chippewa Valley Symphony Young Artist Competition, Eau Claire, WI, December 2018
- Adjudicator, MTNA Young Artist Piano Competition, Annett Recital Hall, UW La Crosse, WI, October 2018
- Published review of Dennis Alexander’s Nocturnes, Bk 1 & 2 ( October/November 2018 American Music Teacher magazine)
- Adjudicator, Wisconsin Music Teachers Association District Auditions-Advanced Level, Eau Claire, WI, April 2018
- Administered Piano Placement Exams for incoming students, University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire, Eau Claire, WI, February 2018.
- Adjudicator, Chippewa Valley Symphony Young Artist Competition, Eau Claire, WI, January 2018
- Adjudicator, Reed Music Studio Honors Recital Competition, Onalaska, WI, September 2017
- Published review of Alfred Schnittke’s Five Preludes and Fugue for piano (June/July 2017 American Music Teacher magazine)
- Adjudicator, CAPMT North Concerto Competition, California State University-Stanislaus, Turlock, CA, January 2017
- Published Thesis – University of Iowa – The Legacy of Duo-Pianists Bill and Pat Medley, 2014
- UWEC Student
Dr. Whipple is my favorite professor. He's an amazing teacher.
Fresno City College studentThanks for an awesome semester! It has been a very enjoyable class, and you are a great teacher!
Dr. Bill takes enough time to improve students’ understanding.
Fresno City College studentThanks for bringing my interest in piano back Dr. Bill!
Fresno City College studentHe teaches very well and encourages you to do better.
University of Iowa studentVery knowledgeable about music. Does a good job getting that across to the class. Good teacher and communicator; easy to talk to.
University of Iowa studentExcellent pianist that knew how to bring it down to our level. He has good “tricks” that help us remember the material.
UWEC StudentLearning with Dr. Whipple is so much fun, he makes a difficult course fun!
Fresno City College studentThank you for your patience and encouraging belief. I’ve truly enjoyed this class.
UWEC StudentDr. Whipple was very thorough with his teaching and offered numerous ways to practice a specific skill.
UWEC StudentI enjoyed how Dr. Whipple helped me grow as a musician and his teaching really helped me to apply music theory to what I'm playing...
University of Iowa studentHis class really helped me to understand and fully realize all the concepts behind music theory.
University of Iowa studentOverall a great instructor. One day he wasn’t here and we had a substitute, which made us realize how great a teacher he was. We missed his organization, understanding, and patience...
University of Iowa studentI could tell he was very passionate about piano, it showed through his teaching.
Fresno City College studentThank you for once again proving that the music department [Fresno City College] has the best, most interesting teachers. Beyond this class I will continue learning and playing. Thank you!
Fresno City College studentI would recommend this instructor to other students because of his dedication to student interaction…
Fresno City College studentThe lectures are well taught. This class is great and he is friendly and helpful…
Thanks for teaching me something I’ve always wanted to learn! I appreciate your patience, as I know the class does! Best piano teacher ever!
UWEC StudentI love the way Dr. Whipple pays special attention to each student so we all learn at our own pace. He was fantastic!
University of Iowa studentI would retake the class if I could. He was a great instructor.
University of Iowa studentVery personable, understanding, knowledgeable, and communicative.
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