The Department of Music features experienced teachers and performers dedicated to the art of music and the education of the performers and teachers of tomorrow. Through applied lessons, chamber music coaching and ensemble direction our faculty interact on a daily basis with every student in our department.
Mr. Craig Aarhus
Assistant Director of Bands
Dr. Iwao Asakura
Assistant Professor or Voice
Dr. Jason Bahr
Assistant Profoessor of Music Theory & Composition
Dr. Jason Baker
Assistant Professor of Percussion
Ms. Simona Barbu
Adjunct Instructor of Strings
Ms. Betty Black
Choral Staff Assistant
Dr. Michael Brown
Professor of Music, Department Head
Dr. Robert Damm
Associate Professor of Music Education
Dr. Jackie Edwards-Henry
Professor of Piano
Ms. Sheri Falcone
Instructor of Clarinet & Saxophone
Ms. Jatoyna Ferrow
Band Staff Assistant
Ms. Jan Grissom
Instructor of Voice
Dr. Michael Huff
Assistant Professor of Trumpet
 
Dr. Richard B. Human, Jr.
Associate Professor of Trombone, Euphonium and Tuba
Dr. Lana Kay Johns
Professor of Flute & Music History
Ms. Elva Kaye Lance
Director of Bands
Ms. Sheree Lence
Adjunct Instructor of French Horn
Dr. Bruce Lesley
Director of Choral Activities
Ms. Eleanor McClellan
Instructor of Voice
Dr. Karen Murphy
Assistant Professor of Music, Collaborative Pianist
Ms. Carol Patilla
Adjunct Instructor of Music
Dr. Michael Patilla
Assistant Professor of Guitar
Dr. Elaine Peterson
Assistant Professor of Music History & Double Reeds
Dr. Rosangela Sebba
Associate Professor of Piano & Music Theory
Dr. Clifton Taylor
Associate Director of Bands

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