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Dedicated to its land-grant heritage, the music faculty at Colorado State University are committed to promoting music and pedagogy of the highest quality, serving music education through actions that benefit the students, teachers, and citizens of Colorado.

 

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Faculty

Name

Position

Phone

Email

Area

G. Murray OliverInstructor of Music; Graduate Student Enrollment(970) 491-5193
Dan GobleDirector of the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance(970) 491-5533
Dan ObludaInstructor of Music; Music History and Theory
Michael SemanAssistant ProfessorArts Management
Kevin PoelkingInstructor of Music; Assistant Director of Bands; Instructor of Undergraduate ConductingBands
Rebecca PhillipsProfessor of Music; Director of BandsBands; Conducting
Jayme TaylorAssociate Director of Bands; Director of Athletic Bands; Assistant Professor of MusicBands; Marching Band
Cayla BellamyAssociate Professor of Music; Coordinator of WoodwindsBassoon
Mike SnellInstructor of MusicBrass; Music Education
Meredith Blecha-WellsAssistant Professor of MusicCello
James KimAssociate Professor of Music; Director of Choral ActivitiesChoral Conducting
Nathan PayantInstructor of Music; Administrative Coordinator of Music Education; Director of Concert Choir(970) 491-2346Choral; Music Education
Wesley FerreiraProfessor of MusicClarinet
Lauren RaelInstructorColor Guard, Marching Band
Jessica WarnerInstructor of Music; Coordinator of Community EngagementCommunity Engagement; Music Education
James DavidProfessor of Music; Composition, Music Theory(970) 491-4154Composition
Rachel WaddellAssistant Professor of Music; Director of OrchestrasConducting
Forest GreenoughAssociate Professor of MusicDouble Bass; Music Theory
Michelle StanleyAssociate Dean of Undergraduate Studies; Professor of Music; Interim Vice Provost of Undergraduate Affairs970-491-4350Flute
Ysmael ReyesInstructor of MusicFlute (Undergraduate)
Jeff LaQuatraSenior Instructor of MusicGuitar; Music Appreciation
Kathryn HarmsInstructor of MusicHarp
John McGuireDirector of the Department of Music; Associate Professor of Music; Brass Area CoordinatorHorn; Chamber Music
Gabriel SantiagoInstructor of Music; Jazz GuitarJazz Guitar
David MesquiticInstructor of MusicJazz Piano
Wil SwindlerInstructor of Music; Coordinator of Jazz Studies; Director of Jazz BandsJazz Saxophone; Jazz
Darren KramerInstructor of Music; Jazz TromboneJazz Trombone
Gabriel MervineInstructor of Music; Jazz TrumpetJazz Trumpet
Megan Lanz (She/Her)Senior Instructor(720) 695-4287Music Appreciation; Music as Human Expression (Honors); Honors Independent Studies
Bonnie JacobiAssociate Professor of Music; Director of Colorado Kodály InstituteMusic Education
Seth PendergastAssistant Professor of MusicMusic Education (Choral)
Erik JohnsonAssociate Professor of MusicMusic Education (Instrumental)
Robert KreutzInstructor of Music(970) 2158537Music Education, Strings Methods
K. Dawn GrapesAssociate Professor of Music; Coordinator of Musicology; Director of Graduate Studies(970) 491-4134Music History
John PippenAssistant Professor of MusicMusic History; Ethnomusicology
Paul MetzEmeritus Associate ProfessorMusic Theory
Abigail ShupeAssociate Professor of MusicMusic Theory
Copper FerreiraSenior Instructor(970) 491-1584Music Theory
Egemen KesikliInstructor of MusicMusic Theory; Musicology
Andrew KnightAssociate Professor of MusicMusic Therapy
Blythe LaGasseProfessor of Music; Coordinator of Music Therapy(970) 491-4042Music Therapy
Lindsey WilhelmAssociate Professor of Music; Internship Coordinator(970) 491-0984Music Therapy
Sarah JohnsonInstructor of MusicMusic Therapy
Kyle WilhelmClinic CoordinatorMusic Therapy
Beth MoskoInstructor of Music970-581-1403Music Therapy
Gray BaldwinInstructor of MusicMusic Therapy
Sabra ChavezInstructor of MusicMusic Therapy
Sarah SpieceInstructor of MusicMusic Therapy
Laura BeerAssociate Professor of Music970-491-8976Music Therapy
Bill GavinAssociate Professor of MusicMusic Therapy Research; Experimental Psychology
Galit KaunitzAssistant Professor of MusicOboe
Adam TorresSenior Instructor of Music; Director, MM Summer Conducting ProgramOnline Curriculum; Music Appreciation; History of Rock and Roll; Conducting; Music History; Music Theory
Tiffany BlakeAssociate Professor of Music; Coordinator of Voice; Director of Ralph Opera ProgramOpera; Voice (Soprano)
Joel BaconProfessor of Music; Stewart and Sheron Golden Chair in Organ and Liturgical Studies; Fr. Don Willette Chair of Catholic StudiesOrgan
Eric HollenbeckProfessor of Music; Coordinator of PercussionPercussion
Shilo StromanSenior Instructor of Music; PercussionPercussion; Jazz Studies; Jazz Percussion; Marching Band (Drumline)
Denise ApodacaMaster Instructor; Honors FacultyPiano
Tim BurnsSenior Instructor of Music; Collaborative Piano CoordinatorPiano
Bryan WallickAssociate Professor of Music; Keyboard Area Coordinator(970) 632-8623Piano
Juhyun LeeInstructor of Music(617) 952-8801Piano
Hyeji SeoInstructor of MusicPiano
Jooyeon ChangInstructor of MusicPiano; Chamber Music
Peter SommerProfessor of Music; SaxophoneSaxophone; Chamber Music; Jazz Studies
Drew LeslieAssociate Professor of Music; Undergraduate Coordinator; Music Minor AdvisorTrombone
Stanley CurtisAssociate Professor of Music(703) 509-0873Trumpet
Chris BloomInstructor of MusicTuba; Euphonium
Ronald FrancoisProfessor of Music; Coordinator of String Area(240) 338-7343Violin; Chamber Music
Nicole AselAssociate Professor of MusicVoice
John LindseyAssistant Professor of MusicVoice

Staff

Name

Position

Phone

Email

Heather BellottiHuman Resources Partner(970) 491-5533
Jennifer ClaryDirector of Communications(970) 491-3603
Nicole DarlingAdministrative Assistant(970) 491-5248
Jim DoserAudio Engineer(970) 491-1879
Caitlin KotnikAcademic Success Coordinator II(970) 491-3117
Elise KulovanyCostume Shop Manager(970) 491-6135
Jenna MooreAthletic Band Administration &; Ensemble Recruitment Coordinator970-491-2760
Marjorie MossAcademic Success Coordinator(970) 491-3117
Peter MullerVenue and Events Manager(970) 491-6798
Lillian NugentBudget Manager970-491-6429
Chloie PiveralCommunications Coordinator
Valerie ReedAssistant Events Manager(970) 491-5481
Tate SandersMaster Electrician
Mike SoloCreative Director(970) 491-5293
Ernan TorrezRecruitment and Enrollment Coordinator(970) 491-5891
Ethan UrtzPerforming Arts Support Specialist
Gretchin WheelerAdministrative Assistant970-491-3087
Steven WorkmanProduction Manager/Technical Director; Instructor of Theatre970-491-1635