Faculty & Staff Directory
Our faculty are more than just highly skilled and dedicated teachers; they are celebrated artists and scholars. They know how to prepare you for a successful career as a performing artist, educator, entrepreneur, and more, because they have first-hand experience. It’s not unusual for our faculty to grace stages, release albums, and conduct and play in internationally renowned orchestras—all while providing students with thoughtful instruction and unparalleled knowledge about what it truly takes to become world-class performing artists and leading arts scholars.
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Richard Aaron
Professor of Music
Cello
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Matt Albert
Chair of Chamber Music and Associate Professor of Music
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David Alvarez
Lecturer
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Liz Ames
Collaborative Pianist for Winds & Percussion and Voice & Opera
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Megan Anderson
Associate Major Gifts Officer
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Ian Antonio
Assistant Professor of Music
Percussion
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Ryanne Arecheja
Assistant to Associate Dean for Undergraduate Academic Affairs and Associate Dean for Collaborations and Partnerships
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Lynne Aspnes
Professor Emerita of Music
Harp
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Michael Avitabile
Lecturer
Entrepreneurship & Leadership
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Lynne Bartholomew
Associate Professor Emerita of Music Education
Piano
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Kimberly Baumgartner
Major Gifts Officer Senior, Marching and Athletic Bands
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Missy Beck
Lecturer
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Judith Becker
Professor Emerita of Music
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Danielle Belen
Associate Professor of Music
Violin
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Matthew Bengtson
Associate Professor of Music
Fortepiano, Piano, Piano Literature