Faculty
Devon Allen (2005) M.F.A.
Professor of Theater Arts (acting). M.F.A. 1992 University of California, San Diego.
Sherry Alves (2017) M.M.
Senior Instructor of Music (jazz voice). M.M. 2009 Western Oregon University.
Harry Baechtel (2015) D.M.A.
Associate Professor of Music (voice). D.M.A. 2014 University of Oregon.
David Bamonte (2007) M.M.
Professor of Music (trumpet). M.M. 1986 New England Conservatory of Music.
Antares Boyle (2019) Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Music (theory). Ph.D. 2018 University of British Columbia.
Hamilton Cheifetz (1977)
Professor of Music (cello).
George Colligan (2011) M.A.
Professor of Music (jazz). M.A. 2007 Queens College.
Tomás Cotik (2016) D.M.A.
Professor of Music (violin). D.M.A. 2013 University of Miami.
Chuck Dillard (2016) D.M.A.
Director, School of Music & Theater; Professor of Music (collaborative piano). D.M.A. 2009 University of Colorado-Boulder.
Theresa Dudeck (2024) Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Theater Arts (theater studies). Ph.D. 2011 University of Oregon.
Zach Galatis (2024) M.M.
Assistant Professor of Music (flute). M.M. 2010 Peabody Conservatory.
Darrell Grant (1997) M.M.
Professor of Music (jazz). M.M. 1986 University of Miami.
Barbara Heilmair (2007) D.M.A.
Professor of Music (clarinet, music history). D.M.A. 2004 University of California Los Angeles.
Edward Higgins (2005) D.M.A.
Professor of Music (online classes). D.M.A. 2000 University of Missouri-Kansas City.
Li Kuang (2021) D.M.A.
Assistant Professor of Music (trombone & theory). D.M.A. 2016 The University of Texas, Austin.
Julia Hwakyu Lee (2024) D.M.A.
Assistant Professor of Music (piano). D.M.A. 2004 University of Wisconsin, Madison.
Bonnie Miksch (2004) D.M.A.
Professor of Music (composition). D.M.A. 1998 University of Cincinnati.
Caroline Miller (2021) Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Music (technology). Ph.D. 2019 University of California, San Diego.
Coty Raven Morris (2021) M.M.
Assistant Professor of Music (choir and social justice). M.M. 2020 Michigan State University.
Kelley Nassief (2022) M.V.P.
Assistant Professor of Music (opera & voice). M.V.P. 2014 Westminster Choir College.
Ed Protzman (2023) D.M.E.
Assistant Professor of Music (band and music education). 2025 D.M.E. Liberty University.
Mari Schay (2021) M.M., M.A.T.
Assistant Professor of Music (music education). M.M. 1994 University of Cincinnati.
Jelena Schiff (2015) D.M.A.
Associate Professor of Music (musicology). D.M.A. 2012 Boston University.
Ken Selden (2006) D.M.A.
Professor of Music (orchestra). D.M.A. 2005 Peabody Conservatory.
Amanda Singer (2002) Ed.D.
Associate Professor of Social Justice & Arts (peace building). Ed.D. 2011 Portland State University
Ethan Sperry (2010) D.M.A.
Professor of Music (choirs). D.M.A. 2000 University of Southern California.
Solomon Weisbard (2021) M.F.A.
Assistant Professor of Theater Arts (design). M.F.A. 2013 Yale School of Drama.
Chris Whyte (2024) D.M.A.
Assistant Professor of Music (percussion). D.M.A. 2012 Boston University.
Anwyn Willette (2015) M.M.
Senior Instructor of Music (theory, technology). M.M. 2004 Portland State University.