Music Faculty
Brian Levy
Director of Jazz Studies/Associate ProfessorSchool of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU[email protected]MU 240
Gilbert Castellanos
Artist in Residence: Jazz Trumpet, Jazz StudiesSchool of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU
Dr. Karen Koner
Associate Director, Associate ProfessorSchool of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU[email protected]MU 201
Jane Monheit
Lecturer; Jazz Combos, Jazz VoiceSchool of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU[email protected]MU 268
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 EducationCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSchool of Music and DanceSDSU[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
Associate Professor of Music Composition and TheoryCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSchool of Music and DanceSDSU[email protected]MU 236
Dr. Shannon Kitelinger
Professor of MusicUndergraduate AdvisorDirector of BandsSDSU[email protected]MU 224
Dr. Scott Lipscomb
ProfessorSDSU[email protected]
Dr. Todd Rewoldt
Professor of Music, SaxophoneCoodinator: Woodwind Instruments AreaGraduate AdvisorSDSU[email protected]619-594-6043MU 221
Dr. Travis Sherwood
Associate Professor of VoiceSDSU[email protected]
Dr. Eric Smigel
Professor of Music, MusicologySDSU[email protected]619-594-6031MU 235
Rachel Allen
Lecturer, Brass Methods, TheorySDSU[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. Tatev Amiryan
LecturerComposition, Counterpoint, OrchestrationSchool of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU[email protected]
Dr. Andrew Aziz
Professor of Music, Coordinator of Music TheoryCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSchool of Music and DanceSDSU[email protected]MU 237
Ian Bassett
Lecturer, Studio Artist InstructorSDSU[email protected]
Mr. Sean Bassett
Guitar Area Coordinator, LecturerEnsemble Director, Private Studio InstructorSDSU[email protected]MU M-264
Fred Benedetti
Studio Artist Teacher, Classical GuitarSDSU[email protected]619-594-6031MU 264
Dr. Ramon Cadenas
Assistant Professor of Choral Music EducationCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSchool of Music and DanceSDSU[email protected]
Derek Cannon
Studio Faculty, Jazz TrumpetSchool of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU[email protected]
Chi-Yuan Chen
Studio Artist Teacher, violaSDSU[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
Steve Cotter
Lecturer; Jazz Combo, Jazz GuitarSchool of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU[email protected]323-578-2070
Jack Erb
Lecturer, Music EducationSDSU[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. Karen Follingstad
Professor Emerita of Music, PianoCommunity Music SchoolService Years: 1984-2021SDSU[email protected]619-594-5075MU 205
Abigayle Gerdes
Lecturer, BandsSDSU[email protected]MU 242
Maya Ginsberg
Lecturer, MusicologySDSU[email protected]619-800-8389MU 235
Bram Goldstein
LecturerHausmann Quartet, ViolinSDSU[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 EnsembleSDSU[email protected]MU 219
Sam Hirsh
Studio LessonsSchool of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU[email protected]
Christopher Hollyday
Studio Faculty, Jazz SaxophoneSchool of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU[email protected](760) 224-7353
Arian Khaefi
Associate ProfessorDirector of Choral StudiesSDSU[email protected]MU 225
Jon Kull
Lecturer, Film ScoringCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsMusicSchool of Music and DanceSDSU[email protected]
Jeremy Kurtz-Harris
Studio Artist Teacher, Double BassCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSchool of Music and DanceSDSU[email protected]619-594-6824MU 274
Travis Maril
LecturerCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSchool of Music and DanceUndergraduate AdvisorSDSU[email protected]
Pamela Martchev
Studio Artist Teacher: FluteSDSU[email protected]619-594-6031MU 210
Valentin Martchev
Studio Artist Teacher: BassoonSDSU[email protected]619-594-6031MU 210
Elena Mashkovtseva
Studio Artist Teacher, HarpSDSU619-594-6031MU 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
Tim McMahon
Studio Faculty, Jazz DrumsetSchool of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU[email protected]
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 ReinforcementSDSU[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
Amanda Olea
Lecturer of VoiceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSchool of Music and DanceSDSU[email protected]
Douglas Osmun
Lecturer, CompositionSDSU[email protected]MU 256
Dr. Katherine Polit
Lecturer of VoiceSDSU[email protected]MU 204
Bryan "Coach" Ransom
Director of Athletic BandsSDSU[email protected]MU 242
Sheryl Renk
Studio Artist Teacher: ClarinetSDSU[email protected]619-594-6031MU 238
Dr. Sonya Schumann
Lecturer: PianoSchool of Music and DanceCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSDSU[email protected]MU 205
Sarah Skuster
Lecturer: OboeSDSU[email protected]619-594-6031MU 210/212
Anthony Smith
Lecturer; Jazz Combos, Jazz PianoCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSchool 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
Yale Strom
Lecturer: MusicSDSU[email protected]
Pei-Chun Tsai
Lecturer: ViolinSDSU[email protected]MU 274
Louis Valenzuela
Studio Faculty, Jazz GuitarSchool 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 DesignSDSU[email protected]MU 226
Joseph Waters
Professor of Music: CompositionCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSchool of Music and DanceComposition Area CoordinatorSDSU[email protected]MU 209
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
Bill Yeager, M.M.
Professor of MusicSchool 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
