Prof. Alfred de Jaager

Alfred R. de Jaager is the interim Chairperson of the Department of Arts and Communications at West Liberty. He holds degrees from the Oberlin College Conservatory of Music (Bachelor of Music) and West Virginia University (Master of Music). He holds the Choir Master Certificate from the American Guild of Organists (1964) and has completed additional graduate studies at West Virginia University, Westminster Choir College, The University of Texas at Austin, North Texas State University, and the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music.

In addition to chairing the department, Professor de Jaager directs the All-College Chorus and the Chamber Choir. He also teaches conducting and music literature classes. Professor de Jaager was given the Award of Excellence by The American Choral Directors Association of West Virginia in 2002.