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Applegate, Tricia Coordinator, Performing Arts Publicity & Events tapplega [at] ashland [dot] edu 419-289-5950 |
Tricia Applegate has over 20 years of arts administration experience including founder and former executive director of the Ashland Community Arts Center, along with positions at other organizations such as the McCarter Theatre (... |
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Barth, Megan Staff Accompanist |
Pianist Megan Barth is a native of, Mt. Gilead, OH, who is quickly establishing herself as both a versatile performer and a pedagogue. Ms. Barth recently received her Masters of Music in Piano Performance from Kent State University... |
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Bekeny, Amanda Adjunct Professor, Trumpet |
Amanda holds positions as the Trumpet Instructor at The College of Wooster and Ashland University, where she also leads the University’s Brass and Trumpet Ensembles, lectures a course on Musical Styles, and serves as the Personnel... |
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Bennett, Dione Adjunct Professor, Voice dbennett [at] ashland [dot] edu |
Dione Parker Bennett’s voice has been heard in recitals, operas, and guest appearances across the country and beyond. She has performed operatic roles such as Micaela in Bizet’s Carmen, Bess in Porgy and Bess; Mimi in... |
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Berkner, Jane Adjunct Professor, Flute |
An engaging and charismatic flutist, Jane Berkner has been delighting audiences with creative and diverse programs for over twenty years, both from the stage and as a concert presenter. She has been on the Ohio Touring Artist's Roster... |
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Blackley, Rowland Professor and Director of Choral Activities rblackle [at] ashland [dot] edu (419) 289-5114 |
Rowland (“Ron”) Blackley is Professor of Music and Director of Choral Activities at Ashland University, where he conducts the University Choir, Chamber Singers, and Ashland Area Chorus. He supervises all aspects of the... |
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Brown, Lindsay Adjunct Professor, Cello and Bass |
Lindsay Taylor Brown holds a Bachelor's of Music from Miami University and a Master's of Music from Kent State University. She has taught privately for over 12 years. Lindsay has been on the faculty of Kent State University, the Fine... |
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Butke, Marla Associate Professor mbutke [at] ashland [dot] edu (419) 289-5140 |
Dr. Marla Butke is Associate Professor of Music at Ashland University and serves as the Coordinator of Music Education. She received a bachelor’s degree in music education from Miami University, a master’s degree in music... |
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Draganova, Pavlina Staff Accompanist |
Pavlina Draganova holds degrees in Piano Performance from The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor and “Pancho Vladigeroff” State Academy of Music, Sofia, Bulgaria. She was a lecturer at The Academy of Music, Dance and Arts in... |
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Fuhrmann, Christina Associate Professor cfuhrman [at] ashland [dot] edu (419) 289-5648 |
Christina Fuhrmann received her BA in Music from Marlboro College in Vermont and her PhD in Musicology from Washington University in St. Louis. She teaches the Music History sequence, basic musicianship, and several music appreciation... |
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Garlock, Scott Associate Professor sgarlock [at] ashland [dot] edu (419) 289-5134 |
Dr. Scott Garlock has taught at Newton Falls Schools, Cuyahoga Falls Schools, Mount Union College, and Knox College, and at Ashland University. Scott served as director of bands at Knox College for 13 years, overseeing a program that... |
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Guenther, Timothy Adjunct Professor, Organ tguenthe [at] ashland [dot] edu |
Dr. Timothy Guenther has served as University Organist and Adjunct Instructor in Music at Ashland since 1996. He teaches applied organ and harpsichord, as well as courses in fundamentals of basic musicianship, and serves as accompanist... |
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Hoy, Ian Adjunct Professor, Bassoon ihoy [at] ashland [dot] edu |
Ian J. Hoy is currently the bassoon instructor at Ashland University and Principal Bassoon with the Ashland Symphony Orchestra. He has previously played with the Cleveland Pops, Marion Philharmonic, Youngstown, Mansfield, Canton, Muncie... |
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Leonard, Angela Adjunct, Assistant Director of Marching Band |
Mrs. Leonard currently serves the Music Department of Ashland University as the Assistant Director of the Eagles Marching Band. She is also the principal drill-writer for the ensemble. She joined the faculty of Ashland in 2006.... |
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Metcalf, Mary Louise Adjunct Professor, Musicianship |
Mary Louise Metcalf is an adjunct instructor in the music department at Ashland University, where she currently teaches Principles of Music Making. This course includes instruction in piano skills, elementary recorder skills and the... |
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Metcalf, Michael Adjunct Faculty, Horn 4192895100 |
Michael Metcalf is adjunct instructor of horn and brass ensemble. Metcalf holds an undergraduate degree in music education from Ohio Northern University and a Masters degree in music education (conducting emphasis) from Bowling Green... |
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Milner Howell, Denise Adjunct Professor, Voice |
Denise Milner Howell, mezzo-soprano, is equally at home on the opera, musical theatre or concert stage. Her solo engagements include performances with Opera Cleveland, Chautauqua Opera, Red {an orchestra}, Akron Lyric Opera Theatre,... |
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Neitzke, Jeff Adjunct Professor, Percussion |
Jeff Neitzke is the Adjunct Percussion Professor at Ashland University and at Mt. Union College, and is also coordinator of the Canton Symphony Steel Band and Percussion programs. As a performer, Jeff has been a member of such... |
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Pastor, Elizabeth Trustees' Professor and Professor of Music (419) 289-5116 |
Elizabeth Pastor is an outstanding pianist, educator, and community leader with a distinguished history at Ashland University and in the music community. learn more |
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Peffley, Lynnette Adjunct Professor, Musicianship and Music Appreciation lpeffley [at] ashland [dot] edu |
Lynnette Peffley, adjunct professor at Ashland since 1999, teaching Principles of Music Making, Musical Style and Teaching Music in Early Childhood. Graduate of Bethel College, St. Paul, MN, BA in Music Education, 1967, Graduate work... |