Faculty
- What does inclusivity look like at the College of Music today? What are the collegeās DEIādiversity, equity and inclusionāgoals going forward? Weāre making strides, but we know we must do more.
- Our world music ensembles mark three decades of exploring artistic identity, intercultural collaboration, global pedagogy and multidisciplinary approaches to music-making at the College of Music.
- Weāre thrilled to announce thatāafter a comprehensive national and international searchāKelly Parkes has accepted our offer to join the College of Music as associate professor of music education!
- In a week-long residency coming upāincluding four free, public eventsāCanadian composer Alexina Louie will explore what it means to find your own voice and identity.
- Assistant Professor of Composition Annika Socolofsky blends the realms of art and science through the Instrument Design Lab (IDL). The course offers a science-based context to instrumentation, sound and musical creation.
- Friends,My heart is heavy. Associate Professor of Violin Charles (Chas) Wetherbee passed away on Jan. 9, 2023, after a courageous fight against cancer. A beloved member of our faculty since 2012, he will be sorely missed by all
- Longtime Associate Professor of Saxophone Tom Myer retired in May. As the year draws to a close, enjoy his insightful career reflections and advice ⦠and discover what heās up to now!
- Weāre thrilled to announce that Nathan Mertens will join the College of Music faculty as assistant professor of saxophone in fall 2023.
- The work of Assistant Professor of Music Technology Grace Leslieāflutist, electronic musician and scientistāmelds art, engineering and neuroscience to probe the millennia-spanning relationship between humans and a good tune ... and whether the right kind of music can help to heal the body and brain.
- āHaving a āhomeā audience of loyal TakĆ”cs fans is a huge honor ⦠and makes the concert experience more than just about the music itself. Itās about the relationships formed through the shared love of music.ā