Chuck Dotas

Dr. Chuck Dotas

dotascj@jmu.edu

540-568-6180

Professor
Director of Jazz Studies

Chuck Dotas is a Professor of Music and Director of Jazz Studies at James Madison University, where he directs the JMU Jazz Ensemble and is also Coordinator for the JMU Office of International Programs' Summer Study Abroad jazz residency "The Arts and Culture of Montreal." Professor Dotas holds degrees from the University of Wisconsin at Green Bay, the Eastman School of Music, and the University of Northern Colorado. Previously, Dr. Dotas was on the Jazz Studies faculty at McGill University, and also taught in the Wisconsin public schools for six years. He was a Composer-in-Residence for the Staunton Music Festival from 2005-2015, and is active as a commissioned composer and clinician at universities and jazz festivals throughout the United States. Dotas’ music has been featured on CDs by university and professional ensembles in Canada and the United States, and has been performed in Germany, Taiwan, New Zealand, and South Africa. His music is published through UNC Jazz Press, Walrus Music, and ejazzlines.

Ensemble Directors

Stephen Bolstad

Stephen P. Bolstad
Professor
Director of Bands
Ensemble Area Coordinator
bolstasp@jmu.edu

Foster Beyers

Foster Beyers
Assistant Professor
Director of Orchestras
beyersfj@jmu.edu

Chris DeVona

Chris DeVona
Assistant Director of Athletic Bands
Director of Pep Band
devonaca@jmu.edu

Chuck Dotas

Chuck Dotas
Professor
Director of Jazz Studies
dotascj@jmu.edu

Bryce Hayes

W. Bryce Hayes
Associate Professor
Associate Director of Choral Activities
hayeswb@jmu.edu

Scott Rikkers

Scott Rikkers
Lecturer
Director of the Marching Royal Dukes
Assistant Director of Bands
rikkersd@jmu.edu

Kevin Stees

Kevin J. Stees
Professor
JMU Brass Band
steeskj@jmu.edu

Jo-Anne van der Vat-Chromy

Jo-Anne van der Vat-Chromy
Professor
Director of Choral Activities
vanderjx@jmu.edu

Jazz Professors and Instructors

Chuck Dotas

Chuck Dotas
Professor
Director of Jazz Studies
dotascj@jmu.edu

Masa Ishikawa

Masa Ishikawa
Assistant Professor
Jazz Piano
ishikamx@jmu.edu

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