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.
Evan Chambers
Professor of Music
Michael Daugherty
Professor of Music
Roshanne Etezady
Assistant Professor of Music
Kristin Kuster
Professor of Music
Erik Santos
Chair of Composition and Associate Professor of Music
Bright Sheng
Leonard Bernstein Distinguished University Professor of Music