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The faculty in SPU's Department of Music are not only experts in their field, but are personally involved in the learning and lives of students. Faculty are well known throughout the region, country and world as professional performers, lecturers, educators, clinicians and adjudicators. SPU's location brings many outstanding local performers from regional orchestras, chamber ensembles and other professional organizations to the faculty.
The following list does not include all the numerous guest professionals and adjunct lecturers who contribute to SPU's Music program. For more complete bios on faculty, please visit the pages of the various areas of study listed in the left menu. Links lead to more detailed information about the faculty in each area. |
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David Anderson
Assistant Professor of Choral Music B.A., Whitworth College, 1981; M.Mus., University of Oregon, 1987; D.M.A. (abd), University of Oregon. At SPU since 1992. Director of Choral Activities ** email at dand@spu.edu ** phone at 206-281-2903 |
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Carlene Brown
Assistant Professor of Music B.A., Music Education and Music Therapy, Emmanuel College (1980); M.A., Systematic Musicology, University of Washington (1987); Ph.D., Systematic Musicology, University of Washington (1991). At SPU since 2005. Coordinator of Music Theory and Literature ** email at browncj@spu.edu ** phone at 206-281-2920 |
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Eric Hanson
Professor of Music B.M.E., Wheaton College, 1971; M.M., Colorado State University, 1974; D.M.A., University of Washington, 1986. At SPU since 1979. Director of Instrumental Music, Composition ** email at ehanson@spu.edu ** phone at 206-281-2949 |
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Ramona Holmes
Professor of Music Music Department Chair B.S., Portland State University, 1974; M.A.T., University of Washington, 1978; M.A., 1982; D.M.A., 1990. At SPU since 1994. Director of Music Education ** email at ramonaho@spu.edu ** phone at 206-281-2915 |
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Wayne D. Johnson
Professor of Music B.A., Bob Jones University, 1969; M.M., University of Cincinnati, 1975. D.M.A., 1986. At SPU since 1977 Director of Keyboard Studies ** email at wjohnson@spu.edu ** phone at 206-281-2923 ** bio, discography and other information at Wayne Johnson Homepage |
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Gerry Marsh
Instructor of Music B.A., Northwest Nazarene College, 1967; M.Mus., University of Oregon, 1968. At SPU since 1998. Symphonic Wind Ensemble and Director of Music Technology ** email at gmarsh@spu.edu ** phone at 206-281-2144 |
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Stephen Michael Newby
Assistant Professor of Music B.A., Madonna University; M.Mus., University of Massachusetts; D.M.A., University of Michigan. At SPU since 2003. General Studies, Gospel Choir, Minister of Worship-Campus Ministries ** email at newbys@spu.edu ** phone at 206-281-2144 |
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Marcila C. Mack
Dean, School of Fine and Performing Arts 1987-1990 B.Mus., Cleveland Institute of Music, 1942; Music M., 1946. At SPU 1955-90. Emerita since 1990. |
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Carl H. Reed
Dean, School of Fine and Performing Arts 1977-87 B.A., Seattle Pacific College, 1951; M.A., University of Washington, 1956; Ph.D., 1966. At SPU 1961-92. Emeritus since 1991. |
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Marcia Reed
Bibliographic Specialist in Fine and Performing Arts B.A. University of Washington, 1951; M.Libr., 1953. At SPU 1961-92. Emerita since 1991. |
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N. Hubert Wash
Professor of Music A.B. Greenville College, 1943, M.M.Ed, Illinois Wesleyan University, 1960; Ph.D., Michigan State University, 1971. At SPU 1951-55, 1976-79, and 1981-88. Emeritus since 1988. |
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Vernon Wicker
Professor of Music B.M., Biola College, 1961; M.M., Indiana University, 1964. Goethe Institute, Germany, 1964; D.M.A., University of Oregon, 1979. At SPU 1979-2002. Emeritus since 2002. ** email at vwicker@spu.edu |
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Adjunct Music Faculty
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Underlined faculty have e-mail links. Click on name to e-mail. |
| Dan Adams | Percussion Studies | 206-281-2143 |
| Ian Alvarez | Music Education | 206-281-2205 |
| Meg Brennand | Cello | 206-281-2205 |
| Rodger Burnett | French Horn | 206-281-2205 |
| Myrna Capp | Piano | 206-281-2917 |
| Julian Catford | Jazz Guitar/Folk Guitar | 206-281-2205 |
| Brian Chin | Trumpet, Brass Ensemble | 206-281-2205 |
| Paul de Barros | Jazz History | 206-281-2205 |
| Michelle Doran | Gamelan | 206-281-2205 |
| Hilary Field | Classical Guitar | 206-281-2146 |
| Todd Gowers | Bass / Dbl. Bass | 206-281-2147 |
| Selina Gresso | Oboe | 206-281-2205 |
| Cathy Haight | Voice | 206-281-2925 |
| Ron Haight | Adv. Music Tech. | 206-281-2240 |
| Jack Halm | Choral Methods | 206-281-2205 |
| Bobby Jacky | Unlimited | 206-281-2205 |
| Mary Kantor | Clarinet | 206-281-2205 |
| Jacinta McLachlan-Koreski | Voice | 206-281-2921 |
| Neil Lieurance | Women's Choir, Theory | 206-281-2938 |
| Reuel Lubag | Jazz Piano | 206-281-2205 |
| Hummie Mann | Film Music | 206-281-2205 |
| Les Martin | Organ | 206-281-2205 |
| Bill Park | Jazz Ensemble, Trombone | 206-281-2398 |
| Francine Peterson | Bassoon | 206-281-2205 |
| Matt Schneider | Saxophone, Sax Quartet | 206-281-2205 |
| Julie Kae Sigars | Voice, Class Voice | 206-281-2928 |
| Robert Swan | Piano | 206-281-2917 |
| Ilkka Talvi | Violin, Chamber Ensemble | 206-281-2205 |
| Anna Woodward | Flute / Flute Ensemble | 206-281-2146 |
| Kim Zabelle | Violin, Viola, String Quartet | 206-281-2146 |
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Music Department Staff
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Underlined staff have e-mail links. Click on name to e-mail. |
| Bobbie Childers | Fine Arts Administrative Assistant | 206-281-2411 |
| Kyle Feldman | Performing Groups Coordinator | 206-281-2933 |
| Kim Gilnett | Fine Arts Marketing Associate and Scholarship Coordinator | 206-281-3415 |
| Wanda Griffiths | Accompanist & Accompanist Coordinator | 206-281-2207 |
