Conservatory Faculty News

Robare Teaches and Choreographs at Musical Theatre College Prep Intensive in Maine

Adjunct Associate Professor of Dance Mary Robare, B.A., recently served as a musical theatre dance instructor and showcase choreographer for the two-week Musical Theatre College…

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Chapter by Ruth Published in New Book on Sacred and Secular Music of the 19th Century

“Spirituality and the Fugal Topos in the Secular Dramatic Works of Robert Schumann,” a chapter written by Assistant Professor of Music History Christopher Ruth, Ph.D.,…

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Edelman Chairs Research Track on International Cultural Networks

Director and Professor of Performing Arts Leadership & Management David Edelman, M.F.A., has been invited to chair a research track on International Cultural Networks for…

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Coulson Presents at New Chaucer Society Conference in Durham

Assistant Dean for Student Learning, Director of Acting and Associate Professor of Theatre Carolyn Coulson, Ph.D., traveled to Durham, U.K., to participate in the New…

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Stepniak Releases Second Book on Music in Higher Education

Dean and Professor of Music Michael Stepniak, Ed.D., released his second book (this time as editor), “A More Promising Musical Future: Leading Transformational Change in…

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Viña Performs and Teaches at Indiana University Summer Percussion Academy Workshop

Assistant Professor of Percussion Karlyn Viña, D.M.A., presented a clinic and solo recital, performed in a faculty recital, and was part of a panel discussion…

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Marchment Featured in The Times and The Guardian Articles, BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour

Marchment Directs Mark Adamo’s ‘Little Women’ U.K. Premiere at Opera Holland Park

Director of Opera and Associate Professor Ella Marchment, B.M., was featured in an article by The Times regarding her work in directing the U.K. premiere…

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CMI Celebrates Successful Return to Full, In-person Program

The 2022 Church Music Institute (CMI) welcomed 23 participants from seven states and the District of Columbia during its two-week run in June. Event highlights…

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Zoeter Performs and Teaches at Chamber Music Conference and Composer’s Forum of the East

Anna Lee van Buren Endowed Chair in Clarinet, Coordinator of Winds and Percussion and Professor of Clarinet Garrick Zoeter, M.M., performed and taught at the…

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