Faculty
- What does inclusivity look like at the College of Music today? What are the colleges DEIdiversity, equity and inclusiongoals going forward? Were making strides, but we know we must do more.
- Our world music ensembles mark three decades of exploring artistic identity, intercultural collaboration, global pedagogy and multidisciplinary approaches to music-making at the College of Music.
- Were thrilled to announce thatafter a comprehensive national and international searchKelly Parkes has accepted our offer to join the College of Music as associate professor of music education!
- In a week-long residency coming upincluding four free, public eventsCanadian composer Alexina Louie will explore what it means to find your own voice and identity.
- Assistant Professor of Composition Annika Socolofsky blends the realms of art and science through the Instrument Design Lab (IDL). The course offers a science-based context to instrumentation, sound and musical creation.
- Friends,My heart is heavy. Associate Professor of Violin Charles (Chas) Wetherbee passed away on Jan. 9, 2023, after a courageous fight against cancer. A beloved member of our faculty since 2012, he will be sorely missed by all
- Longtime Associate Professor of Saxophone Tom Myer retired in May. As the year draws to a close, enjoy his insightful career reflections and advice and discover what hes up to now!
- Were thrilled to announce that Nathan Mertens will join the College of Music faculty as assistant professor of saxophone in fall 2023.
- The work of Assistant Professor of Music Technology Grace Leslieflutist, electronic musician and scientistmelds art, engineering and neuroscience to probe the millennia-spanning relationship between humans and a good tune ... and whether the right kind of music can help to heal the body and brain.
- Having a home audience of loyal Tak獺cs fans is a huge honor and makes the concert experience more than just about the music itself. Its about the relationships formed through the shared love of music.