The music performance program offers a broad course of study tailored to meet the needs of the individual musician and prepare the student for further pursuit in the many areas of the music profession. Music performance graduates complete their studies with necessary creative-thinking skills that will allow them to adapt in the changing world of music performance.
Chris Carrillo, Trumpet
Professor, Brass/Percussion Area Coordinator
carrilcj@jmu.edu
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Kevin J. Stees, Tuba and Euphonium
Professor, Conductor of the JMU Brass Band
steeskj@jmu.edu
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Ian Zook, Horn
Professor
zookir@jmu.edu
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Lori Piitz
Professor, Piano Area Coordinator
piitzle@jmu.edu
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Eric Ruple
Professor, Steinway Artist
rupleek@jmu.edu
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Jocelyn Chan
Lead Piano Technician
chan2sm@jmu.edu
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Heather J. Coltman
Provost & Senior Vice President
coltmahj@jmu.edu
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Oliver Scott
Instructor, Jazz Piano
oscott961@gmail.com
Casey Cangelosi
Associate Professor
cangelcr@jmu.edu
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Emre Kartari
Instructor
kartarle@jmu.edu
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Benjamin Guerrero
Preparing Future Faculty Fellow, Instructor
guerrebj@jmu.edu
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Carl Donakowski, Cello
Professor, String
Area Coordinator
donakocp@jmu.edu
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Diane Phoenix-Neal, Viola
Associate Professor
phoenidk@jmu.edu
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Sam Suggs, Bass
Associate Professor
suggsss@jmu.edu
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Aiveen Gallagher, violin
Instructor
galla2as@jmu.edu
Jo-Anne van der Vat-Chromy
Associate Professor, Director of Choral Activities, Coordinator of Voice Area
vanderjx@jmu.edu
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Sonya Baker
Professor
bakersg@jmu.edu
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W. Bryce Hayes
Associate Professor, Associate Director of Choral Activities
hayeswb@jmu.edu
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Jamison Walker
Assistant Professor
walke5jl@jmu.edu
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David Newman
Instructor
newmanda@jmu.edu
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Brenda Witmer
Instructor
witmerbk@jmu.edu
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Beth Chandler Cahill, Flute
Professor, Woodwind Area Coordinator
chand2be@jmu.edu
Contact Information bethchandler.com
Šarūnas Jankauskas, Clarinet
Associate Professor
jankausx@jmu.edu
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Jeanette Zyko, Oboe
Associate Professor
Director of Undergraduate Music Admissions
zykojm@jmu.edu
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