Faculty Directory
At the heart of the Department of Music are the members of the music faculty who place strong emphasis on the value of teaching. Students benefit from a low student-faculty ratio that provides personalized attention from a distinguished faculty of performers, educators and scholars. This community of artists and scholars provides an ideal atmosphere for study in music.
Woodwinds
- Jon Gaarder, bassoon
- Todd Groves, saxophone
- Eileen Grycky, flute
- Marianne Gythfeldt, clarinet
- Lloyd Shorter, oboe
- Elizabeth Stevens, oboe
Brass
- Paul Arbogast, low brass
- Brain Brown, low brass
- Alan D. Hamant, trumpet
- John David Smith, horn
Strings
- Xiang Gao, violin/viola
- Andrea Priester Houde, viola
- Anne Sullivan, harp
- Craig Thomas, string bass/electric bass
- Lawrence Stomberg, violoncello
- Christiaan Taggart, guitar
- Tony Ventura, jazz guitar
Percussion
- James Ancona
- Orlando Cotto
- Tom Palmer
- Kristian Paradis
- Harvey Price
Piano
Organ
Harpsichord
Voice
Conducting
- James Ancona, Marching Band, Pep Band and Symphonic Band (Fall)
- Paul D. Head, Chorale, Schola Cantorum, Men's and Women's Chorus
- Russell Murray, Collegium Musicum
- Tom Palmer, Jazz Ensemble I & II
- Krystal Rickard, University Singers, Schola Cantorum
- Heidi Sarver, Marching Band and Symphonic Band (Spring)
- Brian Stone, Orchestra
- Robert Streckfuss, Wind Ensemble
Jazz
Music Education
Music Theory/Composition
- Jennifer Barker
- Jon A. Conrad
- Philip Duker
- David Herman
- Daniel Stevens
Music History/Literature
- Charles Carson
- Andrew Cottle
- Russell Murray
- Kenneth Schweitzer
Music Technology
Music Management
- Michael Marinelli
- John Sarro
Administration and Staff
- Paul D. Head, Chair
- Russell Murray, Associate Chair
- Charles Clark, Manager, Music Technology
- J. Michael Foster, Music Resources Supervisor
- Linda Grant, Scheduling and Building Coordinator
- Laura Kerst-Way, Music and CFA Events Coordinator
- Mary Ellen Trusheim, Event Coordinator
- Julie Nishimura, Faculty Accompanist
- Mary Dunnack, Coordinator for Recruitment, Admissions, Scholarships and Academic Advising
- Vernon James, Computer Hardware Technician II
- Lin Nimtz, Office Manager
- Tamara Smith, Public Relations / Director, UD Community Music School
- Ruth Tauber, Assistant to the Chair