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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Kimberly Baumgartner
Major Gifts Officer Senior, Marching and Athletic Bands
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Kelly Bertoni
Michigan Marching Band Annual Giving Officer
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Deaunna Dresch
Logistics and Operations Director for the Michigan Marching Band
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Richard Frey
Lecturer
Marching & Athletic Bands
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Izzi Jasperse
Michigan Marching Band Digital Communication Specialist
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Kimberly Miller
Department Manager for the Michigan Marching Band
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Joan Noble-Pruett
Lecturer
Marching & Athletic Bands
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Charles Ricotta
Teaching Professor of Music and Arranger
Marching & Athletic Bands