Faculty

The faculty of the Department of Music includes two dozen artists/teachers representing a diverse background of music experiences and excellent preparation and training. Those providing private studio instruction are active performers and teachers, many of whom appear throughout the year as soloists, chamber musicians, and members of larger musical groups. Ensemble conductors are recognized professionals frequently called upon to serve as guest conductors, adjudicators, and clinicians for events throughout the region. Those focusing on teaching academic course work actively pursue research/creative activity and publication staying abreast of current trends in their related field and providing professional leadership. Each year, the Department of Music draws upon visits and residencies by internationally renowned guest artists/clinicians to further enrich and inspire student growth and faculty development.

Faculty Area Office Phone E-mail
Margaret Baldridge Violin, Viola Mus 206 243-6112 margaret.baldridge@umontana.edu
Anne Basinski Voice, Opera Mus 10 243-5192 anne.basinski@umontana.edu.
Don Beller String Bass Mus 109 243-6468 don.beller@mso.umt.edu
Mary Jane Belz Music Education Mus 204B 243-2865 maryjane.belz@umontana.edu
Jeff Brandt History of Rock & Roll Mus 219 243-6923 jeff.brandt@umontana.edu
Barbara Blegen Staff Pianist Mus 101 243-6880  
Lance Boyd Low Brass, Jazz Mus 112 243-5071 lance.boyd@umontana.edu
Jennifer Gookin Cavanaugh Oboe, bassoon, theory Mus 110 243-6726 jennifer.cavanaugh@umontana.edu
David Cody Voice, Opera, Choral Mus 201 243-4691 david.cody@mso.umt.edu
Nancy Cooper Organ, Theory Mus 12 243-2080 nancy.cooper@umontana.edu
Johan Eriksson Saxophone Mus 211 243-2155 johan.eriksson@umontana.edu
Gary Funk Choral Director Mus 203 243-2794 FunkG@mso.umt.edu
Fern Glass-Boyd Cello, Music Literature Mus 111 243-5371 fern.glass@umontana.edu
Kevin Griggs Marching Band Mus 3 243-2959 kevin.griggs@umontana.edu
Christopher Hahn Piano Mus 207 243-6490 christopher.hahn@umontana.edu
Steven Hesla Piano Mus 107 243-6055 steven.hesla@umontana.edu
Kimberly James Voice, Theory Mus 212 243-2182 kimberly.james@umontana.edu
Stephen Kalm Dean, College of Visual and Perfoming Arts, Voice PART 110 243-4970 stephen.kalm@umontana.edu
Christopher Kirkpatrick Clarinet Mus 211 243-2155 christopher1.kirkpatrick@umontana.edu
Robert LedBetter Percussion, Marching Band Mus 9 243-4819 robert.ledbetter@umontana.edu
Roger Logan French Horn Mus 109 243-6468 roger.logan@umontana.edu
Luis Millán Orchestra, Theory, Classical Guitar Mus 113 243-6836 luis.millan@umontana.edu
Charles Nichols Composition, Music Technology Mus 214 243-5360 charles.nichols@umontana.edu
Maxine Ramey Interim Department Chair, Clarinet, History Mus 102 243-6880 maxine.ramey@umontana.edu
James Randall Music History Mus 209 243-6892 james.randall@umontana.edu
Maggie Schuberg Flute, Theory Mus 213 243-4271 margaret.schuberg@umontana.edu
James Smart Trumpet, Bands Mus 13 243-4382 james.smart@umontana.edu
Patrick Williams Composition, Theory Mus 106 243-4471 patrick.williams@umontana.edu

Staff Title Office Phone E-mail
Front desk General information Mus 101 243-6880

music.frontdesk@mso.umt.edu
Terry Gray Administrative Associate Mus 101 243-6882 griz.music@umontana.edu
Vicki Warp Administrative Assistant Mus 101A 243-6881 vicki.warp@umontana.edu

Graduate Teaching Assistants
Title
Office
Phone
E-mail
Sean Barker GTA/Theory, Orchestra Mus 108 243-6889 sean.barker@umontana.edu
Heather Barnes GTA/Musical Theater Mus 11 243-2618 heather.barnes@umontana.edu
Chris Thomas GTA/Band Mus 2B 243-4355 christopher1.thomas@umontana.edu
Heidi Waegele GTA/Keyboard Mus 11 243-2618 heidi.waegele@umontana.edu