Music + Theatre Arts Faculty + Staff

We’re your support system

The music and theatre arts faculty and staff are dedicated to sharing their knowledge to give our Blugolds the support they need and the best education they can get. Our professors have a multitude of experiences onstage, offstage and within their communities. Get connected with them to learn more about their capabilities and how it can benefit you!

Faculty + Staff

Dr. Nicholas Phillips

Music and Theatre Arts

Chair, Department of Music & Theatre Arts | Professor of Music-Piano
- 715-836-5842
- phillins@uwec.edu
- Haas Fine Arts Center 261, Eau Claire | Directions
- Haas Fine Arts Center 156, Eau Claire | Directions
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Dr. Brian Allred

Music and Theatre Arts

Lecturer - Music Theory | Lecturer of Music - Flute
- 715-836-3524
- allredbk@uwec.edu
- Haas Fine Arts Center 146, Eau Claire | Directions
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Dr. Christine Amon

Music and Theatre Arts

Associate Lecturer of Music – Voice
- 715-836-3711
- amoncm@uwec.edu
- Haas Fine Arts Center 255, Eau Claire | Directions
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Robert James Baca

Music and Theatre Arts

Professor of Music-Trumpet, Director of Jazz Studies, Founder of Eau Claire Jazz Inc.
- 715-836-4371
- bacarj@uwec.edu
- Haas Fine Arts Center 226, Eau Claire | Directions
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Dr. Jennifer Chapman

Music and Theatre Arts

Professor of Theatre Arts | Program Coordinator
- 715-836-5614
- chapmajj@uwec.edu
- The Pablo Center at the Confluence 246
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Dr. Jeffery Crowell

Music and Theatre Arts

Professor of Music-Percussion
- 715-836-5512
- croweljw@uwec.edu
- Haas Fine Arts Center 243, Eau Claire | Directions
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Lori Cruciani

Music and Theatre Arts

Senior Lecturer of Music - Piano
- 715-836-2289
- cruciall@uwec.edu
- Haas Fine Arts Center 259, Eau Claire | Directions
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Dr. Randal Dickerson

Music and Theatre Arts

Professor of Music, Director of Blugold Marching Band
- 715-836-2312
- dickerrc@uwec.edu
- Haas Fine Arts Center 231, Eau Claire | Directions
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Dr. Gary Don

Music and Theatre Arts

Professor Emeritus
- 715-836-4172
- dongw@uwec.edu
- Haas Fine Arts Center 131, Eau Claire | Directions
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Dr. Laura Dunbar

Music and Theatre Arts

Associate Professor of Music Education | Music Education Coordinator
- 715-836-5899
- dunbarll@uwec.edu
- Haas Fine Arts Center 251, Eau Claire | Directions
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Dr. Christa Garvey

Music and Theatre Arts

Professor of Music-Oboe
- 715-836-3390
- garveycn@uwec.edu
- Haas Fine Arts Center 148, Eau Claire | Directions
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Dr. Alison Gilbert

Music and Theatre Arts

Associate Lecturer
- 715-836-4538
- gilberal@uwec.edu
- Haas Fine Arts Center 179, Eau Claire | Directions
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Aisling O'Sullivan Goel

Music and Theatre Arts

Associate Lecturer - French Horn
- 715-836-3195
- osulliva@uwec.edu
- Haas Fine Arts Center 235, Eau Claire | Directions
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Dr. Jacob Grewe

Music and Theatre Arts

Lecturer of Music-Tuba and Euphonium
- 715-836-3527
- grewejm@uwec.edu
- Haas Fine Arts Center 241, Eau Claire | Directions
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Arthur Grothe (He/Him/His)

Music and Theatre Arts

Associate Professor of Theatre Arts, Artistic Director of Theatre
- 715-836-3178
- grothear@uwec.edu
- The Pablo Center at the Confluence 248
- Haas Fine Arts Center 179, Eau Claire | Directions
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Dr. Aaron Hedenstrom Alum

Music and Theatre Arts

Lecturer of Music-Saxophone and Jazz Studies
- 715-836-2318
- hedensan@uwec.edu
- Haas Fine Arts Center 229, Eau Claire | Directions
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Erin Hisey

Music and Theatre Arts

Assistant Professor - Theatre
- 715-836-5366
- hiseyec@uwec.edu
- The Pablo Center at the Confluence 245
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Dr. Chia-Yu Hsu

Music and Theatre Arts

Associate Professor of Music-Composition
- 715-836-4172
- hsuc@uwec.edu
- Haas Fine Arts Center 131, Eau Claire | Directions
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Dr. Trent Jacobs

Music and Theatre Arts

Lecturer of Music-Bassoon | Lecturer - Music Theory
- 715-836-3153
- jacobtre@uwec.edu
- Haas Fine Arts Center 149, Eau Claire | Directions
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Nicole Johnson (she/her/hers) Alum

Music and Theatre Arts

Technical Support and Webmaster
- 715-836-5741
- johneliz@uwec.edu
- Haas Fine Arts Center 166, Eau Claire | Directions
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Dr. Ryan Jones

Music and Theatre Arts

Professor of Music History
- 715-836-4947
- jonesrp@uwec.edu
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Dr. Namji C. Kim

Music and Theatre Arts

Keyboard Area Coordinator | Professor of Music-Piano
- 715-836-2182
- kimnc@uwec.edu
- Haas Fine Arts Center 260, Eau Claire | Directions
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Dr. Christine Li

Music and Theatre Arts

Assistant Professor of Violin
- 715-836-2181
- lichris@uwec.edu
- Haas Fine Arts Center 152, Eau Claire | Directions
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David Lofy Alum

Music and Theatre Arts

Assistant Director of Athletic Bands
- 715-836-4617
- lofydm@uwec.edu
- Haas Fine Arts Center 233, Eau Claire | Directions
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Tyler Lustek

Music and Theatre Arts

Associate Lecturer/Jazz
- lustektj@uwec.edu
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Jacoby Matott

Art & Design

Scene Shop Supervisor
- 715-836-2999
- matottja@uwec.edu
- Haas Fine Arts Center 115, Eau Claire | Directions
- The Pablo Center at the Confluence 142A
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Dr. Christopher G McGinley

Music and Theatre Arts

Assistant Professor of Music - Choral
- 715-836-4056
- mcginlcg@uwec.edu
- Haas Fine Arts Center 252, Eau Claire | Directions
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Dr. Mark Mowry

Music and Theatre Arts

Associate Professor of Music-Voice
- 715-836-3012
- mowrymr@uwec.edu
- Haas Fine Arts Center 254, Eau Claire | Directions
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Dr. Phillip Ostrander

Music and Theatre Arts

Professor of Music-Trombone
- 715-836-4156
- ostranpa@uwec.edu
- Haas Fine Arts Center 239, Eau Claire | Directions
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Dr. Kenneth Pereira

Music and Theatre Arts

Associate Professor of Music-Voice
- 715-836-4122
- pereirkj@uwec.edu
- Haas Fine Arts Center 258, Eau Claire | Directions
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Dr. Gretchen Peters

Music and Theatre Arts | American Indian Studies

Professor of Music History | Professor of American Indian studies
- 715-836-4102
- petersg@uwec.edu
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Dr. Matthew Poon

Music and Theatre Arts

Assistant Professor of Music Theory
- 715-836-3634
- poonm@uwec.edu
- Haas Fine Arts Center 125, Eau Claire | Directions
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Dr. Alyssa Powell

Music and Theatre Arts

Assistant Professor of Music – Clarinet
- 715-836-5551
- powellar@uwec.edu
- Haas Fine Arts Center 147, Eau Claire | Directions
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Amanda Profaizer

Music and Theatre Arts

Associate Professor of Theatre Arts
- 715-836-3432
- profaiaj@uwec.edu
- The Pablo Center at the Confluence 247
- Haas Fine Arts Center 172, Eau Claire | Directions
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Dr. Lee Anna Rasar

Music and Theatre Arts

Professor of Music Education/Music Therapy
- 715-836-4260
- rasarla@uwec.edu
- Haas Fine Arts Center 150, Eau Claire | Directions
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Dr. Tulio Rondon

Music and Theatre Arts

Professor of Music - Cello
- 715-836-3389
- rondontj@uwec.edu
- Haas Fine Arts Center 151, Eau Claire | Directions
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Dr. Joshua Schwalbach

Music and Theatre Arts

Lecturer of Music-Double Bass | Lecturer - Music Theory
- 715-836-3633
- schwaljj@uwec.edu
- Haas Fine Arts Center 153, Eau Claire | Directions
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Emily Sternfeld-Dunn

Music and Theatre Arts

Lecturer of Music – Voice
- 715-836-2262
- sternfek@uwec.edu
- Haas Fine Arts Center 257, Eau Claire | Directions
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Dr. John R. Stewart

Music and Theatre Arts

Associate Professor of Music, Director of Concert Bands, Wind & Percussion Area Coordinator
- 715-836-4417
- stewajo@uwec.edu
- Haas Fine Arts Center 237, Eau Claire | Directions
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SK Stone

Music and Theatre Arts

Lecturer of Dance
- 715-836-2183
- stonesk@uwec.edu
- Haas Fine Arts Center 127, Eau Claire | Directions
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Lena Sutter

Music and Theatre Arts

Sound Engineer
- 715-836-2224
- sutterll@uwec.edu
- The Pablo Center at the Confluence 250
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Elizabeth Tanner (she/her/hers)

Music and Theatre Arts

Acting Instructor
- 715-836-2407
- tannerec@uwec.edu
- The Pablo Center at the Confluence 244
- Haas Fine Arts Center 173, Eau Claire | Directions
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Allyson Thieme

Music and Theatre Arts

Costume Shop Supervisor
- 715-836-3190
- thiemea@uwec.edu
- The Pablo Center at the Confluence 258 Complex
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Mark Vaningan

Learning and Technology Services

Electronic Technician, Media Senior | Sound Engineer | Audio Production Specialist
- 715-836-5505
- vaningma@uwec.edu
- Haas Fine Arts Center 176, Eau Claire | Directions
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Felipe Vargas Magdaleno

Music and Theatre Arts

Lecturer of Music - Guitar
- 715-836-4216
- VARGASLF@uwec.edu
- Haas Fine Arts Center 154, Eau Claire | Directions
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Dr. Manuel Vasquez-Ramirez (He/Him)

Music and Theatre Arts

Lecturer of Saxophone
- 715-836-3195
- vasqueme@uwec.edu
- Haas Fine Arts Center 235, Eau Claire | Directions
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Dr. Frank A. Watkins

Music and Theatre Arts

Director of Choral Studies | Associate Professor of Choral Music Education
- 715-836-2329
- watkinfa@uwec.edu
- Haas Fine Arts Center 253, Eau Claire | Directions
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Alex Woods (he/him)

Music and Theatre Arts

Lecturer of Music - Piano
- 715-836-2159
- woodsac@uwec.edu
- Haas Fine Arts Center 263, Eau Claire | Directions
- Office hours: By appointment - please contact me
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Nobuyoshi Yasuda

Music and Theatre Arts

Professor of Music-Violin, Director of Orchestra
- 715-836-4216
- yasudan@uwec.edu
- Haas Fine Arts Center 154, Eau Claire | Directions
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James Zwicky

Music and Theatre Arts

Associate Professor of Theatre Arts
- 715-836-2764
- zwickyja@uwec.edu
- The Pablo Center at the Confluence 249
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Jennifer Zwicky (she/her/hers)

Music and Theatre Arts

Academic Department Associate | Associate Lecturer | Internship Coordinator
- 715-836-4954
- zwickyjl@uwec.edu
- The Pablo Center at the Confluence 242
- Haas Fine Arts Center 156, Eau Claire | Directions
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