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.

Richard Aaron
Professor of Music
Cello

Matt Albert
Chair of Chamber Music and Associate Professor of Music

Liz Ames
Collaborative Pianist for Winds & Percussion

Megan Anderson
Associate Major Gifts Officer

Ian Antonio
Assistant Professor of Music
Percussion

Ryanne Arecheja
Administrative Specialist to Associate Dean for Undergraduate Academic Affairs/ Executive Director, UMich Arts Initiative

Lynne Aspnes
Professor Emerita of Music
Harp

Michael Avitabile
Lecturer
Entrepreneurship & Leadership

Lynne Bartholomew
Associate Professor Emerita of Music Education
Piano

Kimberly Baumgartner
Major Gifts Officer Senior, Marching and Athletic Bands

Missy Beck
Lecturer

Judith Becker
Professor Emerita of Music

Danielle Belen
Associate Professor of Music
Violin

Matthew Bengtson
Associate Professor of Music
Fortepiano, Piano, Piano Literature

Lorie Bennett
Special Projects and Faculty Affairs Manager