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

Gretchen Peters

Music and Theatre Arts | American Indian Studies

Chair, Department of Music & Theatre Arts | Professor of Music History | Professor of American Indian studies
- 715-836-3634
- petersg@uwec.edu
- Haas Fine Arts Center 156, Eau Claire | Directions
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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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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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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
- Haas Fine Arts Center 174, Eau Claire | Directions
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Joseph Connor

Music and Theatre Arts

Lecturer of Music – Saxophone
- 715-836-3195
- connorjr@uwec.edu
- Haas Fine Arts Center 235, Eau Claire | Directions
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Jeffery Crowell

Music and Theatre Arts

Professor of Music-Percussion
- 715-836-5512
- croweljw@uwec.edu
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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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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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Laura Dunbar

Music and Theatre Arts

Associate Professor of Music Education | Music Education Coordinator
- 715-836-5899
- dunbarll@uwec.edu
- Haas Fine Arts Center 252, Eau Claire | Directions
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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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Judy Gray

Music and Theatre Arts

Publications Coordinator
- 715-836-5741
- grayjm@uwec.edu
- Haas Fine Arts Center 166, Eau Claire | Directions
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Jacob Grewe

Music and Theatre Arts

Lecturer of Music-Tuba and Euphonium
- 715-836-2318
- grewejm@uwec.edu
- Haas Fine Arts Center 229, 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

Music and Theatre Arts

Lecturer of Music-Saxophone
- 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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Charles Hodgson

Music and Theatre Arts

Lecturer of Music-French Horn
- 715-836-4954
- hodgsocd@uwec.edu
- Haas Fine Arts Center 239, Eau Claire | Directions
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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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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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Ryan Jones

Music and Theatre Arts

Professor of Music History
- 715-836-4947
- jonesrp@uwec.edu
- Haas Fine Arts Center 123, Eau Claire | Directions
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Namji C. Kim

Music and Theatre Arts

Professor of Music-Piano
- 715-836-2182
- kimnc@uwec.edu
- Haas Fine Arts Center 260, Eau Claire | Directions
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David Lofy

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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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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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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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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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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Nicholas Phillips

Music and Theatre Arts

Professor of Music-Piano
- 715-836-5842
- phillins@uwec.edu
- Haas Fine Arts Center 261, Eau Claire | Directions
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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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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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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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Joshua Schwalbach

Music and Theatre Arts

Lecturer of Music-Double Bass | Lecturer - Music Theory
- 715-836-3633
- schwaljj@uwec.edu
- Haas Fine Arts Center 154, 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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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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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 247, Eau Claire | Directions
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Felipe Vargas Magdaleno

Music and Theatre Arts

Lecturer of Music - Guitar
- 715-836-3633
- VARGASLF@uwec.edu
- Haas Fine Arts Center 154, Eau Claire | Directions
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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
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Nobuyoshi Yasuda

Music and Theatre Arts

Professor of Music-Violin, Director of Orchestra
- 715-836-2181
- yasudan@uwec.edu
- Haas Fine Arts Center 152, Eau Claire | Directions
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Elizabeth York

Music and Theatre Arts

Lecturer of Music – Viola
- 715-836-4216
- yorkes@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
- Haas Fine Arts Center 187, Eau Claire | Directions
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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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