Administration, Faculty, and Staff
Joseph Alter
Professor of DanceSchool of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU[email protected]ENS 122
Dr. Karen Koner
Associate Director, Professor of Music EducationSchool of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU[email protected]MU 201
Jess Humphrey
Professor of DanceSchool of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU[email protected]MU 211
Brian Levy
Director of Jazz Studies/Associate ProfessorSchool of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU[email protected]MU 240
Leslie Seiters
Assistant Director, Professor of DanceDance CoordinatorSchool of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU[email protected]ENS 128
Gilbert Castellanos
Artist in Residence: Jazz Trumpet, Jazz StudiesSchool of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU
Dr. Chuyun Oh
Professor of DanceSchool of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU[email protected]ENS 121
Jane Monheit
Lecturer; Jazz Combos, Jazz VoiceSchool of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU[email protected]MU 268
Andrea Suhadolnik
Dance AdvisorDance LecturerSchool of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU[email protected]
Dr. Tina Chong
Associate Professor, PianoSchool of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU[email protected]MU 239
Dr. Jennifer Gee
Associate Professor, Music EducationSchool of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU[email protected]MU 220
Michael Gerdes
Professor of MusicDirector of OrchestrasMusic Director - Opera TheaterSchool of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU[email protected]619-594-4681MU 222
Dr. Texu Kim
Professor of Music Composition and TheorySchool of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU[email protected]MU 236
Dr. Scott Lipscomb
ProfessorSchool of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU[email protected]
Dr. Todd Rewoldt
Professor of Music, SaxophoneCoodinator: Woodwind Instruments AreaGraduate AdvisorSchool of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU[email protected]619-594-6043MU 221
Dr. Travis Sherwood
Associate Professor of VoiceSchool of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU[email protected]
Dr. Eric Smigel
Professor, Music History and MusicologySchool of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU[email protected]619-594-6031MU 235
Rachel Allen
Lecturer, Brass Methods, TheorySchool of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU[email protected]MU M-219
Luca Alemanno
Lecturer; Jazz Combos, Jazz BassSchool of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU[email protected]
Isaac Allen
Artist FacultyHausmann Quartet, ViolinSDSU[email protected]MU 2
Dr. Frank Almond, P.h.D
Professor Emeritus of MusicService Years: 1968-2003School of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU
Dr. Tatev Amiryan
LecturerComposition, Counterpoint, OrchestrationSchool of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU[email protected]
Akayaa Atule
Dance LecturerSchool of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU[email protected]
Dr. Andrew Aziz
Professor of Music, Coordinator of Music TheorySchool of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU[email protected]MU 237
Donald P. Barra, Ed.D.
Professor Emeritus of MusicService Years: 1983-2000School of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU
Ian Bassett
Lecturer, Studio Artist InstructorCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSchool of Music and DanceSDSU[email protected]
Mr. Sean Bassett
Guitar Area Coordinator, LecturerEnsemble Director, Private Studio InstructorSchool of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU[email protected]MU M-264
Fred Benedetti
Studio Artist Teacher, Classical GuitarSDSU[email protected]619-594-6031MU 264
Henry Torres Blanco
Dance LecturerSchool of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU[email protected]
Anna Brown Massey
Dance LecturerSchool of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU[email protected]
Dr. Ramon Cadenas
Assistant Professor of Choral Music EducationSchool of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU[email protected]MU 203
Derek Cannon
Studio Faculty, Jazz TrumpetSchool of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU[email protected]
Roger Carter
Director of Marching PercussionSchool of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU
Martin Chambers, M.M.
Director, Professor Emeritus of MusicService Years: 1986-2010School of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU
Chi-Yuan Chen
Studio Artist Teacher, violaSchool of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU[email protected]619-594-6031MU 220
Angela Choong
Artist facultyHausmann Quartet, ViolaSchool of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU[email protected]MU 2
Gregory Cohen
Lecturer and Percussion CoordinatorCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSchool of Music and DanceMusicSDSU[email protected][email protected]619-594-6031MU 116
Kaitlin Collins
SDSU Dance Team Head CoachSchool of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU[email protected]760-224-2247
Donna Conaty, M.M.
Professor Emerita of MusicService Years: 2007-2020School of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU
Joseph Corrales
Dance LecturerSchool of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU[email protected]
Steve Cotter
Lecturer; Jazz Combo, Jazz GuitarSchool of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU[email protected]323-578-2070
Dr. Kevin Day
Lecturer of CompositionSchool of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU[email protected]MU 236
Elvira Delgado
Production CoordinatorSchool of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU[email protected]619-594-1017
Dr. Kevin Delgado
Associate ProfessorSchool of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU[email protected]MU 219
Dr. Kevin Delgado
Associate Professor Emeritus of MusicSchool of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU[email protected]
Brenton Dutton, M.M.
Professor Emeritus of MusicService Years: 1981-2016School of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU
Sunset Ebalo
Dance LecturerSchool of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU[email protected]
Jack Erb
Lecturer, Music EducationSchool of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU[email protected]619-594-6031MU 256
Kevin Esposito
Studio Faculty, Jazz TromboneSchool of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU[email protected]
Mark Ferber
Lecturer: Jazz DrumsetSchool of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU[email protected]
Dr. Jessica Friedman, PhD
Dance LecturerSchool of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU[email protected]
Charles Friedrichs
Associate Professor Emeritus of MusicService Years: 1983-2018School of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU
Miguel Galvan
Dance LecturerSchool of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU[email protected]
Abigayle Gerdes
Lecturer, BandsSchool of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU[email protected]MU 242
Nicolette Gibson
Dance LecturerSchool of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU[email protected]
Maya Ginsberg
Lecturer, MusicologySchool of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU[email protected]619-800-8389MU 235
Bram Goldstein
LecturerHausmann Quartet, ViolinSchool of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU[email protected]
Alex Greenbaum
LecturerCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsHausmann Quartet, CelloSchool of Music and DanceCoordinator of Stringed InstrumentsSDSU[email protected]MU 266
Laurel Grinnell-Wilson
LecturerDirector of SDSU Javanese Gamelan EnsembleSchool of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU[email protected]MU 219
Richard “Rick” A. Helzer
Professor Emeritus of MusicService Years: 1986-2012School of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU
Sam Hirsh
Studio LessonsSchool of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU[email protected]
Jazmin Holguin
Athletic Bands - Aztec Color GuardSchool of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU
Christopher Hollyday
Studio Faculty, Jazz SaxophoneSchool of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU[email protected](760) 224-7353
Kathryn Irey
Dance LecturerSchool of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU[email protected]
Tohbias Juniel
Athletic Bands - Aztec Drumline CoachSchool of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU[email protected]619-594-3019
Arian Khaefi
Professor of MusicDirector of Choral StudiesSchool of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU[email protected]MU 225
Jane M. “Mitzi” Kolar
Professor Emerita of MusicService Years: 1975-2012School of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU
Jon Kull
Lecturer, Film ScoringCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsMusicSchool of Music and DanceSDSU[email protected]
Tori Kullman
SDSU Dance Team Assistant CoachSchool of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU[email protected]760-519-2681
Jeremy Kurtz-Harris
Studio Artist Teacher, Double BassCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSchool of Music and DanceSDSU[email protected]619-594-6824MU 274
Catherine Lattimore
Athletic Bands - Twirler AdvisorSchool of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU[email protected]619-594-1601
Marian Liebowitz, D.M.A.
Professor Emerita of MusicService Years: 1984-2015School of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU
Mr. Paulo Lima
Dance LecturerSchool of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU[email protected]619-867-3231AL 626
Travis Maril
LecturerCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSchool of Music and DanceUndergraduate AdvisorSDSU[email protected]
Pamela Martchev
Studio Artist Teacher: FluteSchool of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU[email protected]619-594-6031MU 210
Valentin Martchev
Studio Artist Teacher: BassoonSchool of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU[email protected]619-594-6031MU 210
Elena Mashkovtseva
Studio Artist Teacher, HarpSchool of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU619-594-6031MU 269
Aaron McCalla
Studio Artist Teacher: TubaCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSchool of Music and DanceSDSU[email protected]619-594-0144MU 212
Mike McCoy
Studio Artist Teacher: HornCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSchool of Music and DanceSDSU[email protected]858-245-4697MU 255
Nan McDonald, Ed.D.
Professor Emerita of MusicService Years: 1985-2014School of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU
Latoya Mckelvin-Westpoint
Dance LecturerSchool of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU[email protected]
Tim McMahon
Studio Faculty, Jazz DrumsetSchool of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU[email protected]
Eddie Meadows, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus of MusicService Years: 1972-2001School of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU
Lesi Mei
Lecturer: Aural SkillsSchool of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU[email protected]MU 221
Ralph Moore
Artist in Residence: SaxophoneSchool of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU
Isaac Muñoz
Lecturer of Audio, Recording, and Sound ReinforcementSchool of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU[email protected]
Dr. Jeffrey Nevin
LecturerMariachi DirectorSchool of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU[email protected]
Laurinda Nikkel
Lecturer of Voice, SopranoVoice Area CoordinatorSchool of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU[email protected]619-594-6042MU 223
Melissa Nunn, M.A.
Professor Emerita of DanceService Years: 1979-2010School of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU
Tim Nunnink
Technical Shop SupervisorSchool of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU[email protected]619-594-1772MU 118
Terry O’Donnel, D.M.A
Professor Emeritus of Music and Theatre, Television, and FilmService Years: 1975-2008School of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU
Amanda Olea
Lecturer of VoiceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSchool of Music and DanceSDSU[email protected]
Douglas Osmun
Lecturer, CompositionSchool of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU[email protected]MU 256
Lewis E. “Pete” Peterman, Jr
Professor Emeritus of MusicService Years: 1978-2005School of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU
Dr. Katherine Polit
Lecturer of VoiceSchool of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU[email protected]MU 204
Bryan "Coach" Ransom
Director of Athletic BandsSchool of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU[email protected]MU 242
Sheryl Renk
Studio Artist Teacher: ClarinetSchool of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU[email protected]619-594-6031MU 238
Daniel Rumley
Audio EngineerSchool of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU[email protected]
Patricia Sandback, M.F.A.
Professor Emerita of DanceService Years: 1974-2010School of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU
Dr. Sonya Schumann
Lecturer: PianoSchool of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU[email protected]MU 205
Sarah Skuster
Lecturer: OboeSchool of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU[email protected]619-594-6031MU 210/212
Anthony Smith
Lecturer; Jazz Combos, Jazz PianoSchool of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU[email protected]
Khamla Somphanh
Dance LecturerSchool of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU[email protected]
Karl Soukup
Lecturer; Jazz Ensembles; Composition and ArrangingSchool of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU[email protected]619-594-6031MU 238
Dr. Eric Starr
Studio Artist Teacher: Trombone and EuphoniumDirector of Brass Chamber EnsemblesBrass Area CoodinatorSchool of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU[email protected]619-594-0144MU 212
Thomas Stauffer, M.A.
Professor Emeritus of MusicService Years: 1984-2008SDSU
Craig Stephenson
Piano TechnicianSchool of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU[email protected]619-594-1775
Yale Strom
Lecturer: MusicSchool of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU[email protected]
Richard Thompson, M.M.
Associate Professor Emeritus of MusicService Years: 2001-2021School of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU[email protected]
Pei-Chun Tsai
Lecturer: ViolinSchool of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU[email protected]MU 274
Alston Tyndall
Dance Technical SupervisorSchool of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU[email protected]
Odessa Uno
Dance LecturerCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSchool of Music and DanceSDSU[email protected]
Shirley Valencia Gutierrez
Student Services CoordinatorSchool of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU[email protected]619-594-6032MU 112
Louis Valenzuela
Studio Faculty, Jazz GuitarSchool of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU[email protected]
Anna Vasquez
Administrative Support CoordinatorSDSU[email protected]
Lizbeth Villalobos
Color GuardSchool of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU[email protected]
Dr. Christopher Warren
Associate Professor of Digital Composition and Sound DesignArea Coordinator: Music Recording Technology and Audio DesignSchool of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU[email protected]MU 226
Joseph Waters
Professor EmeritusSchool of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU[email protected]MU 209Jim Weiss
Instrument Repair & Maintenance TechnicianSchool of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU[email protected]619-594-1773MU 118
Michele Whalley Mignogna
Athletic Bands -Color Guard Director/InstructorSchool of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU[email protected]619-594-6962
Dr. David Whitman
Lecturer, Percussion MethodsSchool of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU[email protected]
John Wilds
Artist in Residence: Classical and Lead Trumpet, Brass Chamber MusicCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSchool of Music and DanceSDSU[email protected]MU 213
George Willis, M.F.A.
Associate Professor Emeritus of DanceService Years: 1967-2001School of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU
Bill Yeager, M.M.
Professor EmeritusSchool of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU[email protected]
Cato Zane
Lecturer: AudioSchool of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU[email protected]MU 256
