Department of Music
Faculty and Staff
Faculty Directory (alphabetical)
The Department of Music full-time and part-time faculty has backgrounds in varied areas of specialization. Members of the faculty have national and international reputations as performing artists and teachers. Others are well known for their scholarly research, articles, and books. They are all dedicated to providing students with the best music education possible both in their classes and studios.
Cari Earnhart, Director of Choral Activities
Gary Gilroy, Director of Bands
Steven McKeithen, Associate Director of Bands
Thomas Loewenheim, Director of Symphony Orchestra
Richard Lloyd Giddens, Jr., Director of Jazz Studies and Bass
Craig Von Berg, jazz piano
Mark Ferber, jazz drum set
Max Hembd, jazz trumpet
Otto Lee, jazz saxophone
Lenore Hiebert, piano
Peter Klimo, piano
Michael Krikorian, piano
Arsen Jamkotchian, collaborative pianist
Andrew Quiring, collaborative pianist
Limor Toren-Immerman, violin and viola
Thomas Loewenheim, cello
Bruce Bransby, bass
Corey Whitehead, guitar
Laura Porter, harp
Amelia Smith, clarinet - ameliasmith@csufresno.edu
Ashlea Sheridan, bassoon
Angelica Ruiz-Nuby, flute - angelicaflute@mail.fresnostate.edu
Jason Kennedy, oboe - dwidget1@mail.fresnostate.edu
Alan Durst, saxophone
Graduate Assistants
Andrew Guillen, Choral GA
Miranda Barton, Choral TA - University Singers
Music Support Staff
| Name | Phone | Office Location | Office Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audrey Rodriguez (Administrative Support Coordinator II) |
aurodriguez@csufresno.edu | 559.278.2654 | MB 134 | 8-5 pm |
| Yvette Gilbert (Administrative Support Coordinator I) | yvettegilbert@csufresno.edu | 559.278.2509 | MB 134 | 8-5 pm |
| Jose M. ElaGarza (Recording Arts Technician) |
elagarza@mail.fresnostate.edu | 559.278.2917 | MB 228 | By Appointment |
| Terry Barrett (Piano/Instrument Technician) |
terrybarrett@csufresno.edu | 559.278.6941 | MB 191 | 9-3 pm and By Appointment |
| Kaptan Singh | kaptan12@mail.fresnostate.edu | 559.603.0873 | MB 134 | By Appointment |
| Music Office | musicoffice@mail.fresnostate.edu | 559.278.2654 | MB 134 | 8-5 pm |
| Music Shop | musicshop@mail.fresnostate.edu | 559.278.6941 | MB 191 |