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Conservatory of Music
(440) 826-2369, (440) 826-3239 (fax), music@bw.edu
Susan Van Vorst, Dean, Conservatory of Music
Charles Rochester Young, Associate Dean, Conservatory of Music
Matthew Miller, Associate Director of Admission, Conservatory of Music
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Bachelor of Music (BM) – Performance
- Music Performance: Keyboard
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Primary Faculty
Primary faculty instruct keyboard performance majors.
Mary Dobrea-Grindahl
Professor of Keyboard and Music Theory
M.M., Ithaca CollegeSungeun Kim
Professor of Keyboard
D.M.A., Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins UniversityRobert Mayerovitch
Professor of Keyboard
D.M., Indiana UniversityNicole Keller
Lecturer in Organ
M.M., Eastman School of MusicSecondary Faculty
Secondary faculty instruct non-keyboard-performance majors.
James Hirt
Lecturer in Keyboard, Music Theory, History & Literature
D.M.A., University of Cincinnati–College-Conservatory of MusicAnthony Fuoco
Lecturer in Keyboard
M.M., University of Illinois at Champaign-UrbanaChristine Fuoco
Lecturer in Keyboard
M.M., Cleveland Institute of MusicGregory Upton
Lecturer in Keyboard, Music Theory, History & Literature
M.M., University of Cincinnati–College-Conservatory of MusicMarta Perez-Stable
Lecturer in Keyboard and Music Theory
M.M., Ithaca CollegeZarina Melik-Stepanova
Lecturer in Keyboard
D.M.A., Eastman School of Music - Music Performance: Strings
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Full-Time Faculty
Julian Ross
Chair, String Department
Professor of Violin
D.M.A., Rutgers UniversitySoo Han
Director of Orchestral Studies
Associate Professor of Conducting
D.M.A., Michigan State University College of MusicRegina Mushabac
Professor of Cello
M.M., Indiana University School of MusicAdjunct Faculty
Charles Carleton
Lecturer in Double Bass
B.M., The Juilliard SchoolJody Guinn
Lecturer in Harp
M.M., Cleveland Institute of Music
Bryan Reichert
Lecturer in Guitar
M.M., Cleveland Institute of MusicBarton Samuel Rotberg
Lecturer in Violin
D.M.A., Michigan State UniversityLembi Veskimets
Lecturer in Viola
M.M., Cleveland Institute of Music - Music Performance: Voice
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Full-Time Faculty
Dirk Garner
Chair, Conducting and Ensembles Department
Director of Choral Studies
Professor of Conducting
D.M.A., University of IowaMarc Weagraff
Chair, Vocal Studies Department
Associate Professor
D.M.A., The University of MichiganJR Fralick
Professor of Voice
D.M.A., The Ohio State UniversityGregory Harrell
Associate Professor
M.M., University of Idaho Lionel Hampton School of MusicNancy Maultsby
Professor of Voice
B.M., Westminster Choir CollegeCynthia O'Connell
Associate Professor of Voice
M.M., West Chester University of PennsylvaniaScott Skiba
Director, Opera Studies
Associate Professor of Voice
M.M., Oberlin Conservatory of MusicJoanne Uniatowski
Associate Professor of Voice
D.M.A., The Cleveland Institute of MusicAdjunct Faculty
Jason Aquila
Opera Music Director
Lecturer in Opera Studies
M.M., Cleveland Institute of MusicLeilani Barrett
Lecturer in Voice
B.A., The Ohio State UniversityTracy Grady
Lecturer in Voice
M.M., Ohio UniversityEllen Rooney
Lecturer in Opera
Ph.D., Bowling Green State UniversitySandra Simon
Lecturer in Voice
M.M., Cleveland Institute of MusicSusan Wallin
Lecturer in Voice
B.M., Kent State University - Music Performance: Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion
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FULL-TIME FACULTY
Josh Ryan
Chair, Woodwinds, Brass & Percussion Department
Professor of Percussion
M.M., Peabody Conservatory of MusicBrendan Caldwell
Director of Wind Ensembles
Associate Professor of Conducting
D.M.A., University of MinnesotaDaniel McKelway
Professor of Clarinet
B.M., The New England ConservatoryGabriel Piqué
Assistant Professor of Saxophone & Jazz Studies
M.M., Eastman School of MusicADJUNCT FACULTY
Marisa Esposito
Professor of Bassoon
M.M., Cleveland Institute of MusicSean Gabriel
Lecturer in Flute
M.M., The Indiana University Jacobs School of MusicKen Heinlein
Lecturer in Trombone and Euphonium
M.M., Cleveland Institute of MusicRyan Korb
Lecturer in Percussion
B.M., Lawrence UniversityJesse McCormick
Lecturer in Horn
B.A., The Julliard SchoolGeorge Pope
Lecturer in Flute
M.M., Northwestern UniversityJeffrey Rathbun
Lecturer in Oboe
M.M., Cleveland Institute of MusicRichard Stout
Lecturer in Trombone and Euphonium
B.M., Curtis Institute of MusicJack Sutte
Lecturer in Trumpet
M.M., The Juilliard School - Music Theatre
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Music Theatre
Victoria Bussert
Director, Music Theatre
Professor of Theatre
M.F.A., M.A., Northwestern University
www.victoriabussert.comColleen Longshaw Jackson
Lecturer in Music Theatre
M.F.A., Kent State UniversityMatthew Webb
Music Theatre Music Director
Assistant Professor of Music Theatre
B.A., Baldwin-Wallace CollegeDANCE
Gregory Daniels
Associate Professor of Dance
A.A.S., Onondaga Community CollegeSara Whale
Instructor of Dance
B.F.A., Pacific Northwest College of ArtACTING
Anjanette Hall
Assistant Professor of Theatre
M.F.A., Rutgers University-Mason Gross School of the ArtsVOICE
Marc Weagraff
Chair, Vocal Studies Department
Associate Professor of Voice
D.M.A., The University of MichiganJR Fralick
Professor of Voice
D.M.A., The Ohio State UniversityGregory Harrell
Associate Professor of Voice
M.M., University of Idaho, Lionel Hampton School of MusicNancy Maultsby
Professor of Voice
B.M. Westminster Choir CollegeCynthia O'Connell
Associate Professor of Voice
M.M., West Chester University, PennsylvaniaJoanne Uniatowski
Associate Professor of Voice
D.M.A., The Cleveland Institute of MusicTracy Grady
Lecturer in Voice
M.M., Ohio University
Bachelor of Music (BM)
- Music Composition
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Full-Time Faculty
Clint Needham
Composer-in-Residence
Associate Professor of Composition
D.M., Indiana University Jacobs School of MusicJonathan Sokol
Assistant Professor of Composition
D.M., Indiana University Jacobs School of Music - Music History & Literature
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Full-Time Faculty
Christina Fuhrmann
Professor of Music History & Literature
Editor, BACH: Journal of the Riemenschneider Bach Institute
Ph.D., Washington University in St. LouisDanielle Kuntz
Assistant Professor of Music History & Literature
Riemenschneider Bach Institute Scholar-in-Residence
Ph.D., University of MinnesotaMichael Strasser
Professor of History & Literature
Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignAdjunct Faculty
Christine Smith Dorey
Lecturer in Music History & Literature
Ph.D., University of KentuckyJames Hirt
Lecturer in Music History & Literature, Keyboard and Theory
D.M.A., University of Cincinnati–College-Conservatory of MusicGregory Upton
Lecturer in Music History & Literature and Keyboard
M.M., University of Cincinnati–College-Conservatory of Music - Music Theatre Direction
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Music Theatre
Victoria Bussert
Director, Music Theatre Program
Professor of Theatre
M.F.A., M.A., Northwestern University
www.victoriabussert.comMatthew Webb
Music Theatre Music Director
Assistant Professor of Music Theatre
B.A., Baldwin-Wallace CollegeKeyboard
Mary Dobrea-Grindahl
Chair, Keyboard Department
Professor of Keyboard and Music Theory
M.M., Ithaca CollegeSungeun Kim
Professor of Keyboard
D.M.A., Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins UniversityRobert Mayerovitch
Professor of Keyboard
D.M., Indiana University - Music Theory
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Full-Time Faculty
Beth Hiser
Chair, Academic Studies Department
Professor of Music Theory
Ph.D., The University of Texas at AustinKent Cleland
Professor of Music Theory
Ph.D., University of Cincinnati–College-Conservatory of MusicMary Dobrea-Grindahl
Chair, Keyboard Department
Professor of Music Theory and Keyboard
M.M., Ithaca CollegeMegan Kuhar
Assistant Professor of Music Technology
M.M., The University of AkronJessica Narum
Assistant Professor of Music Theory
Ph.D., University of MinnesotaGene Willet
Assistant Professor of Music Theory
Ph.D., University of Texas at AustinAdjunct Faculty
Jennifer Conner
Lecturer in Music Theory
D.M.A., Cleveland Institute of MusicJames Hirt
Lecturer in Music Theory, Keyboard and Music History & Literature
D.M.A., University of Cincinnati–College-Conservatory of MusicMarta Perez-Stable
Lecturer in Music Theory and Keyboard
M.M., Ithaca College - Music Therapy
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Lalene DyShere Kay
Director, Music Therapy Consortium
Lecturer in Music Therapy
M.M., Michigan State UniversityCarol Shively Mizes
Lecturer in Music Therapy
B.M., Cleveland State University
Bachelor of Music Education (BME)
- Music Education
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Full-Time Faculty
David Pope
Chair, Professional Studies Department
Associate Professor of Music Education
Ph.D., Florida State UniversityJami Lercher
Assistant Professor of Choral Music Education
D.M.A., University of Miami - The Frost School of MusicAndrew Machamer
Assistant Professor of Music Education
D.M.A., University of MinnesotaAdjunct Faculty
Drew Andreatta
Lecturer in Music Education
D.M.A., University of ArizonaKevin Gulden
Student Teacher Supervisor
M.Ed., Cleveland State UniversityLaura Webster
Lecturer in Music Education
M.M.Ed., Case Western Reserve University
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
- Arts Management & Entrepreneurship
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Full-Time Faculty
Bryan Bowser
Program Director and Assistant Professor, Arts Management & Entrepreneurship
Department Chair, Interdisciplinary Studies (Arts Management & Music Theatre)
MBA, Baldwin Wallace UniversitySean Murphy
Assistant Professor of Arts Management & Entrepreneurship
D.M.A., University of North TexasAdjunct Faculty
Ross Binnie
Lecturer in Arts Management & Entrepreneurship
MBA, Southern Methodist UniversityKathleen Cerveny
Lecturer in Arts Management & Entrepreneurship
M.F.A., University of Southern MainePatricia Egan
Lecturer in Arts Management & Entrepreneurship
MBA, Cleveland State UniversityErika Haskell
Concerts and Events Manager
Lecturer in Arts Management & Entrepreneurship
B.A., Baldwin Wallace UniversityAdam Sheldon
Director, Community Music School
Lecturer in Arts Management & Entrepreneurship
MBA, Baldwin Wallace University - Music Industry
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Full-Time Faculty
Bryan Bowser
Program Director and Assistant Professor, Arts Management & Entrepreneurship
Department Chair, Interdisciplinary Studies (Arts Management & Music Theatre)
MBA, Baldwin Wallace UniversitySean Murphy
Assistant Professor of Arts Management & Entrepreneurship
D.M.A., University of North TexasAdjunct Faculty
Ross Binnie
Lecturer in Arts Management & Entrepreneurship
MBA, Southern Methodist UniversityKathleen Cerveny
Lecturer in Arts Management & Entrepreneurship
M.F.A., University of Southern MainePatricia Egan
Lecturer in Arts Management & Entrepreneurship
MBA, Cleveland State UniversityErika Haskell
Concerts and Events Manager
Lecturer in Arts Management & Entrepreneurship
B.A., Baldwin Wallace UniversityAdam Sheldon
Director, Community Music School
Lecturer in Arts Management & Entrepreneurship
MBA, Baldwin Wallace University