Camille Nies
Title
Department Chair - Music - Professor
Department
Music
Education
- B.M. West Texas A&M University
- M.M. West Texas A&M University
Previous Positions
| Position | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| String Specialist - Middle School Orchestra, Amarillo Independent School District | 1995-08-15 | 1998-05-31 |
| Part Time Instructor, Voice, West Texas A&M University | 1998-08-01 | 2001-05-15 |
| Choir Teacher, River Road Independent School District | 1998-08-15 | 1999-06-30 |
| Adjunct Instructor, Voice, Wayland Baptist University | 1999-08-01 | 2000-05-30 |
| Violin & Viola Clinician, North Texas Suzuki Association Celebration Workshops | 2004-10-02 | 2009-10-04 |
| String Clinician, Chamber Music Camp, West Texas A&M University | 2010-05-31 | 2010-06-04 |
Courses Taught at Amarillo College
| Course ID | Course Name | Term |
|---|---|---|
| MUSI-1303-001 | Fundamentals of Music | 2025SU |
| MUSI-1306-001 | Music Appreciation | 2025SU |
| MUSI-1307-DC001 | Music Literature | 2025SU |
| MUAP-1106-001 | Viola Elective | 2025SP |
| MUAP-1206-001 | Viola Elective | 2025SP |
| MUAP-2206-001 | Viola Elective | 2025SP |
| MUAP-2208-001 | Viola Major | 2025SP |
| MUEN-1132-002 | Chamber Music | 2025SP |
| MUSI-1012-001 | Recital Attendance | 2025SP |
| MUSI-1306-001 | Music Appreciation | 2025SP |
| MUSI-1306-002 | Music Appreciation | 2025SP |
| MUSI-1306-004 | Music Appreciation | 2025SP |
| MUSI-1306-009 | Music Appreciation | 2025SP |
| MUSI-2012-001 | Recital Attendance | 2025SP |
| MUSIC-1127-1002 | Mariachi | 2025SP |
| MUAP-1208-001 | Viola Major | 2025SP |
| MUSIC-100-1004 | Private Lesson 1HR 8WK | 2025SP |
| MUSIC-105-1004 | Private Lesson 1HR 8WK | 2025SP |
| MUSIC-106-1004 | Private Lesson 1HR 16WK | 2025SP |
| SUZ-9049-1129 | Suzuki Mariachi | 2025SP |
| MUSIC-1303-4001 | Found. in Music (Grades 9-12) | 2024SU |
| MUSI-1303-001 | Fundamentals of Music | 2024SU |
| MUSI-1306-001 | Music Appreciation | 2024SU |
| MUSI-1307-DC001 | Music Literature | 2024SU |
| MUAP-1206-001 | Viola Elective | 2024SP |
| MUSIC-1127-1002 | Latin American Orchestra | 2024SP |
| SUZ-1099-3001 | Suzuki Class | 2024SP |
| SUZ-9049-3006 | Suzuki Adv Latin Orch | 2024SP |
| MUSI-2011-001 | Recital Attendance | 2024SP |
| SUZ-1030-1002 | Suz 30 Min 6 Week | 2024SP |
| NFFD-1701-2200 | Aces 4TH-ELEPHANT | 2024SP |
| MUSI-1012-001 | Recital Attendance | 2024SP |
| MUSI-2012-001 | Recital Attendance | 2024SP |
| MUSI-1306-001 | Music Appreciation | 2024SP |
| MUSI-1306-002 | Music Appreciation | 2024SP |
| MUSI-1306-004 | Music Appreciation | 2024SP |
| MUAP-1231-001 | Clarinet Major | 2024FA |
| MUAP-1287-001 | Independent Study | 2024FA |
| MUEN-1131-002 | Chamber Music Mariachi | 2024FA |
| MUSC-1120-001 | Live Sound Workshop | 2024FA |
| MUSC-1327-001 | Audio Engineering I | 2024FA |
| MUSI-1011-001 | Recital Attendance | 2024FA |
| MUSI-1116-001 | Sight Singing & Ear Training I | 2024FA |
| MUSI-1306-001 | Music Appreciation | 2024FA |
| MUSI-1306-003 | Music Appreciation | 2024FA |
| MUSI-1311-01 | Music Theory I | 2024FA |
| MUSI-2011-001 | Recital Attendance | 2024FA |
| MUAP-1207-001 | Viola Major | 2024FA |
| MUAP-2231-001 | Clarinet Major | 2024FA |
| MUSI-1306-DC001 | Music Appreciation | 2024FA |
| SUZ-9049-1128 | Suzuki Ac Mariachi | 2024FA |
| MUSIC-1127-3002 | Mariachi | 2024FA |
| SUZ-1046-1001 | Suzuki Group 30 Minute | 2024FA |
| MUSI-1303-001 | Fundamentals of Music | 2023SU |
| MUSI-1306-001 | Music Appreciation | 2023SU |
| MUSI-1307-DC001 | Music Literature | 2023SU |
| MUSIC-1303-4001 | Found. in Music (Grades 9-12) | 2023SU |
| MUSI-1306-001 | Music Appreciation | 2023SP |
| MUSI-1306-002 | Music Appreciation | 2023SP |
| MUSI-2012-001 | Recital Attendance | 2023SP |
| MUSIC-1127-3002 | Latin American Orchestra | 2023SP |
| SUZ-1099-3001 | Suzuki Class | 2023SP |
| MUSI-1012-001 | Recital Attendance | 2023SP |
| MUEN-1132-002 | Chamber Music | 2023SP |
| MUSI-1306-001 | Music Appreciation | 2023FA |
| MUSI-1306-002 | Music Appreciation | 2023FA |
| MUSI-1307-DC001 | Music Literature | 2023FA |
| SUZ-1099-1001 | Suzuki Class | 2023FA |
| MUSI-2012-001 | Recital Attendance | 2023FA |
| MUSIC-1127-3002 | Latin American Orchestra | 2023FA |
| MUAP-1105-001 | Viola Elective | 2023FA |
| MUAP-1205-001 | Viola Elective | 2023FA |
| MUEN-1131-002 | Chamber Music | 2023FA |
| MUSI-1011-001 | Recital Attendance | 2023FA |
| MUSI-2011-001 | Recital Attendance | 2023FA |
| MUSI-1303-001 | Fundamentals of Music | 2022SU |
| MUSI-1306-001 | Music Appreciation | 2022SU |
| MUSI-1307-DC001 | Music Literature | 2022SU |
| MUSI-1307-DC002 | Music Literature | 2022SU |
| MUSIC-1303-4001 | Found. in Music (Grades 9-12) | 2022SU |
| SUZ-1099-3001 | Suzuki Class | 2022SP |
| SUZ-2030-3001 | Suzuki Private Viola-30 Min | 2022SP |
| SUZ-2045-3001 | Suzuki Private Viola-45 Min | 2022SP |
| SUZ-2046-3001 | Group Viola | 2022SP |
| SUZ-2060-3001 | Suzuki Private Viola-60 Min | 2022SP |
| SUZ-8030-3002 | PreTwinkle | 2022SP |
| MUSIC-205-3001 | Music Private Viola Lessons | 2022SP |
| MUSIC-287-3004 | Music Independent Studies | 2022SP |
| MUSI-1012-001 | Recital Attendance | 2022SP |
| MUSI-2012-001 | Recital Attendance | 2022SP |
| MUSI-1306-001 | Music Appreciation | 2022SP |
| MUSI-1306-002 | Music Appreciation | 2022SP |
| MUSI-1306-006 | Music Appreciation | 2022SP |
| MUEN-1131-002 | Chamber Music | 2022FA |
| MUSIC-205-3001 | Music Private Viola Lessons | 2022FA |
| MUAP-1205-001 | Viola Elective | 2022FA |
| MUSIC-1127-3002 | Latin American Orchestra | 2022FA |
| SUZ-1099-1001 | Suzuki Class | 2022FA |
| MUSI-1011-001 | Recital Attendance | 2022FA |
| MUSI-1306-001 | Music Appreciation | 2022FA |
| MUSI-1306-002 | Music Appreciation | 2022FA |
| MUSI-1307-DC001 | Music Literature | 2022FA |
| MUSI-2011-001 | Recital Attendance | 2022FA |
| MUSI-1303-001 | Fundamentals of Music | 2021SU |
| MUSI-1306-001 | Music Appreciation | 2021SU |
| MUSI-1307-DC001 | Music Literature | 2021SU |
| CHILD-2113-4001 | Foundations in Music (9-12) | 2021SU |
| MUSI-1306-001 | Music Appreciation | 2021SP |
| MUSI-1306-002 | Music Appreciation | 2021SP |
| MUSI-1306-006 | Music Appreciation | 2021SP |
| MUSI-1306-010 | Music Appreciation | 2021SP |
| SUZ-1099-3001 | Suzuki Class | 2021SP |
| SUZ-2046-3001 | Group Viola | 2021SP |
| SUZ-2030-3001 | Suzuki Private Viola Lessons | 2021SP |
| SUZ-2045-3001 | Suzuki Private Viola Lessons | 2021SP |
| SUZ-2060-3001 | Suzuki Private Viola Lessons | 2021SP |
| MUAP-1206-001 | Viola Elective | 2021SP |
| MUSI-1011-001 | Recital Attendance | 2021FA |
| MUSI-1306-009 | Music Appreciation | 2021FA |
| MUSI-1306-002 | Music Appreciation | 2021FA |
| MUSI-1307-DC001 | Music Literature | 2021FA |
| MUSI-2011-001 | Recital Attendance | 2021FA |
| EDUC-1100-014 | FYS - Learning Framework | 2021FA |
| MUSIC-287-1004 | Music Independent Studies | 2021FA |
| SUZ-1099-1001 | Suzuki Class | 2021FA |
| SUZ-2046-1001 | Suzuki Viola Group | 2021FA |
| SUZ-2030-1001 | Suzuki Private Viola-30 Min | 2021FA |
| SUZ-2045-1001 | Suzuki Private Viola-45 Min | 2021FA |
| SUZ-2060-1001 | Suzuki Private Viola-60 Min | 2021FA |
| SUZ-8030-1001 | PreTwinkle | 2021FA |
| MUSI-1012-001 | Recital Attendance | 2021FA |
| MUSI-1303-001 | Fundamentals of Music | 2020SU |
| MUSI-1306-001 | Music Appreciation | 2020SU |
| MUSI-1307-DC001 | Music Literature | 2020SU |
| MUSIC-1034-4001 | Foundations in Music (G 9-12) | 2020SU |
| MUAP-1182-004 | Voice Elective | 2020SP |
| MUAP-1282-004 | Voice Elective | 2020SP |
| MUAP-1288-002 | Independent Study | 2020SP |
| MUAP-2208-001 | Viola Major | 2020SP |
| MUSI-1306-001 | Music Appreciation | 2020SP |
| MUSI-1306-002 | Music Appreciation | 2020SP |
| SUZ-2030-3001 | Suzuki Private Viola-30 Min | 2020SP |
| SUZ-2045-3001 | Suzuki Private Viola-45 Min | 2020SP |
| SUZ-2060-3001 | Suzuki Private Viola-60 Min | 2020SP |
| SUZ-2046-3001 | Group Viola | 2020SP |
| SUZ-1099-3001 | Suzuki Class | 2020SP |
| MUSI-1306-006 | Music Appreciation | 2020FA |
| MUSI-1306-011 | Music Appreciation | 2020FA |
| MUSI-1306-002 | Music Appreciation | 2020FA |
| SUZ-2030-1001 | Suzuki Private Viola-30 Min | 2020FA |
| SUZ-1099-1001 | Suzuki Class | 2020FA |
| SUZ-2045-1001 | Suzuki Private Viola-45 Min | 2020FA |
| SUZ-2046-1001 | Group Viola | 2020FA |
| SUZ-2060-1001 | Suzuki Private Viola-60 Min | 2020FA |
| MUAP-1205-001 | Viola Elective | 2020FA |
| MUSI-1307-DC001 | Music Literature | 2020FA |
| MUSI-1306-001 | Music Appreciation | 2019SU |
| MUSI-1303-001 | Fundamentals of Music | 2019SU |
| MUSI-1307-DC001 | Music Literature | 2019SU |
| CHILD-2113-4001 | Music Theory (Grades 7-12) | 2019SU |
| MUAP-1208-001 | Freshman Viola Major | 2019SP |
| SUZ-9099-3001 | Adv String Ensemble (6-12 Gr) | 2019SP |
| SUZ-2030-3001 | Suzuki Private Viola-30 Min | 2019SP |
| SUZ-2045-3001 | Suzuki Private Viola-45 Min | 2019SP |
| SUZ-2060-3001 | Suzuki Private Viola-60 Min | 2019SP |
| SUZ-1099-3001 | Suzuki Class | 2019SP |
| SUZ-2046-3001 | Suzuki Viola Group | 2019SP |
| MUSI-1307-DC001 | Music Literature | 2019FA |
| SUZ-2030-1001 | Suzuki Private Viola-30 Min | 2019FA |
| SUZ-2045-1001 | Suzuki Private Viola-45 Min | 2019FA |
| SUZ-2060-1001 | Suzuki Private Viola-60 Min | 2019FA |
| SUZ-1099-1001 | Suzuki Class | 2019FA |
| SUZ-2046-1001 | Group Viola | 2019FA |
| MUAP-2207-001 | Viola Major | 2019FA |
| MUSI-1306-003 | Music Appreciation | 2019FA |
Other Credentials
| Credential |
|---|
| SAA Group Class Techniques, 2016 |
| SAA Viola Book 8, 2013 (Stuen-Walker) |
| SAA Viola Book 5, 2012 (Stuen-Walker) |
| SAA Every Child Can, 2004 |
| SAA Suzuki Viola Book 4, 2010 |
| SAA Suzuki Viola Book 6, 2011 |
| SAA Suzuki Principals in Action, 2012 (Miller) |
| SAA Viola Book 9, 2012 (Preucil) |
| SAA Viola Books 1-3, 2011 (Stuen-Walker) |
| Online Instructor Certification, 2013 (ENMU) |
| O'Connor String Method Teacher Certification, 2009 |
| SAA Suzuki Violin Book 2, 2001 |
| SAA Suzuki Violin Book 3, 2001 |
| SAA Suzuki Violin Book 4, 2002 |
| SAA Suzuki Violin Book 5, 2002 |
| SAA Suzuki Violin Book 6, 2003 |
| SAA Suzuki Violin Book 7, 2003 |
| SAA Suzuki Violin Book 8, 2004 |
| SAA Suzuki Violin Foundation 1A & 1B, 2000 |
| SAA Suzuki Violin Foundation 1A & 1B, 2001 |
| APM 6005 Viola Lessons, 2005 (Mendoza) |
| 31 Hours APM500Y Voice Lessons |
| APM 500 Y Voice Lessons |
| MUS 5503 Graduate Recital |
| MUS 5512 Advanced Music History |
| MUS 5512 Song Literature |
| MUS 5581 Advanced Music Theory |
| Texas Teacher Certification - All-Level Music, 1997 |
Publications, Presentations, Public Works and Awards
| Amarillo College Suzuki Faculty Quartet, violist, 2000 to present. |
| Amarillo Opera, lead vocal roles, 1999, 1998, 1996, 1994, 1991. |
| Amarillo Symphony Orchestra, violist, 1983 to present. |
| Amarillo Symphony Orchestra, vocal soloist, 2004, 1999, 1994, 1993. |
| Crystal String Quartet, violist, 1992 to present (founding member). |
| Outstanding Service Award, North Texas Suzuki Association, 2008 |
| Polk Street United Methodist Church, vocal soloist for Mozart Requiem 1999, Haydn Lord Nelson Mass 1997, Handel Messiah 1989. |
| Amarillo Opera, principal violist, 2011 to present. |