Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Department of Music

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15200 Kutztown Road
Kutztown,Pennsylvania 19530
610.683.4550
admission@kutztown.edu

DEGREES OFFERED

Bachelor of Arts in Music Bachelor of Arts in Music - Commercial Music Bachelor of Arts in Music - Performance Bachelor of Science in Music Education Bachelor of Arts in Music - Music Business Minor in Jazz Minor in Music History Minor in Music Minor in Musical Theatre Minor in Audio Engineering Master of Education in Music Education

Kutztown University's Department of Music offers an outstanding undergraduate education for aspiring musicians while serving as a primary cultural resource for the region. With an emphasis on active learning, the comprehensive music curriculum gives our students extensive experience in their chosen field of study. Our outstanding music faculty mentors and fosters each individual student's development and guides them to professional success.

Faculty Info:

MUSIC FACULTY CONTACT THE DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC Department of Music Old Main 114 Kutztown, PA 19530 Phone: 610-683-4550 Text Messaging: 484- 648-0115 Fax: 610-683-1506 Email: himmelre@kutztown.edu (Department Office Manager) Office Hours Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Summer Hours: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Department Chair Dr. Frank Kumor 610-683-4550 kumor@kutztown.edu Department Office Manager Sandra Himmelreich 610-683-4550 himmelre@kutztown.edu ENSEMBLE DIRECTORS Band Program Dr. Daniel Neuenschwander, Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Chamber Winds, and the KU Marching Unit (KUMU) Classical Vocal Ensembles Dr. Henry Alviani, Chamber Singers Dr. Hannah Carr, Choir, Vocal Ensemble Commercial Ensembles Prof. Neal Kirkwood, After Hours Vocal Jazz Ensemble Dr. Kevin Kjos, Jazz Ensembles, Rock Ensembles Prof. Carver Scott Lee, Jazz Combos Prof. Ben Sher, Jazz Combos Dr. Todd Walker, Rock Ensembles Orchestra Dr. Peter Isaacson, Orchestra Classical Chamber Ensembles Dr. Maria Asteriadou, Chamber Music Prof. Janet Axelrod, Flute Ensemble Dr. Peter Isaacson, String Ensemble Dr. Jeremy Justeson, Saxophone Ensembles Dr. Frank Kumor, Percussion, and World Percussion Dr. John Metcalf, Brass Choir Dr. Daniel Neuenschwander, Brass Quintet, and Trombone Choir Prof. Kurt Nikkanen, Presidential International Piano Quintet Dr. Aileen Razey, Clarinet Ensembles MEET OUR FACULTY Brass Prof. Shari Gleason-Mayrhofer, Horn Dr. John Metcalf, Euphonium & Tuba Prof. Daniel Neuenschwander, Trombone Dr. Todd Walker, Trumpet Commercial Music Dr. Kevin Kjos, Director of Commercial Music Studies, Trumpet Prof. Cathy Chemi, Jazz Voice Prof. Kristin Cochran, Commercial Voice Prof. Neal Kirkwood, Piano, and Vibes Prof. Adam Kolker, Saxophone Dr. John Metcalf, Music Technology, Audio Engineering Prof. John Riley, Drum Set Prof. Carver Scott Lee, Bass Prof. Ben Sher, Guitar Prof. Scott Tice, Audio Engineering Dr. Valerie Trollinger, Performing Arts Administration Dr. Todd Walker, Music Business, Songwriting, Comercial Composition Classical Keyboard Dr. Maria Asteriadou, Piano, and Class Piano Dr. Daniel Immel, Piano, and Class Piano Music Education Dr. Peter Isaacson, String Techniques Dr. Jeremy Justeson, Woodwind Techniques, Music Education Methods Dr. Frank Kumor, Percussion Techniques Dr. John Metcalf, Brass Techniques Dr. Daniel Neuenschwander, Instrumental Methods, Music Education Methods Dr. Valerie Trollinger, Overture to Music Education, Secondary Methods, Elementary Classroom Methods, Choral Music Methods, & Graduate Courses in Music Education, Music Education Methods, Women in Music Music History Dr. Henry Alviani, Introduction to Music Dr. Daniel Immel, Introduction to Music, Film Music Dr. Peter Isaacson, Introduction to Music Dr. Aileen Razey, Introduction to Music Dr. R. Todd Rober, Music History, Musicology, Rock History, Jazz History, World Music Dr. Valerie Trollinger, Women in Music Classical Percussion Dr. Frank Kumor, Percussion Prof. John Riley, Drum Set Dr. Andy Thierauf, Percussion Strings Dr. Marie-Aline Cadieux, Cello Prof. Michael Gamon, Viola Dr. Peter Isaacson, Violin and Viola Prof. Scott Lee, Double Bass Prof. Kurt Nikkanen, Violin Theory & Composition Dr. Marie-Aline Cadieux, Aural Skills and Music Theory Prof. Michael Gamon, Aural Skills Dr. Peter Isaacson, Aural Skills Prof. Jamal Jones, Composition Dr. John Metcalf, Composition Clasical Voice Dr. Henry Alviani, Voice Dr. Hannah Carr, Voice Prof. Erin Martin, Voice Classical Woodwinds Prof Janet Axelrod, Flute Dr. Jeremy Justeson, Saxophone Dr. Aileen Razey, Clarinet Dr. Valerie Trollinger, Bassoon Prof. Kim Webster, Oboe