Hartt's faculty perform, teach, and present all over the country and around the world. They are renowned performers, exceptional scholars, dedicated teachers, and generous mentors who inspire their students to achieve at the highest levels.
Hartt Administration and Staff
Donna Menhart
Professor of Ear Training; Associate Dean for Academic Innovation
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Music Theory
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Music Theory
Thomas A. Scavone
Director of Hartt Community Division
Dean's Office for Hartt
HCD Music
HCD Dance
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HCD Music
HCD Dance
Kelly Jo Massicotte
Director of Finance and Administration
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The Hartt Admission Team
Hartt Academic Support Services
Hartt Division Directors
Gábor Virágh
Associate Professor of Ear Training; Division Director of Music
Music Theory
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Katie Stevinson-Nollet
Professor of Dance; Interim Division Director of Dance
Dance
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Hartt Ensemble Directors
Javon Jackson
Professor of Jazz Saxophone; Director of Jackie McLean Institute of Jazz; Jazz Ensemble Director; Chair of Commercial Music
Jackie McLean Institute of Jazz
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Carolina Flores
Associate Professor of Choral Music; Director of Choral Activities
Vocal
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Sam Blakeslee
Jazz Trombone Faculty; Big Band Ensemble Director
Jackie McLean Institute of Jazz
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Music Faculty
Gábor Virágh
Associate Professor of Ear Training; Division Director of Music
Music Theory
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Brass Faculty
Phil Snedecor
Professor of Trumpet; Chair of Woodwinds and Brass
HCD Music
Instrumental Studies
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Instrumental Studies
James Jackson III
Visiting Assistant Professor of Euphonium; Director of Omni Ensembles
Instrumental Studies
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Strings Faculty
Blake Brasch
Suzuki Cello Faculty; Coordinator: Suzuki Cello
HCD Music
Instrumental Studies
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Instrumental Studies
Melinda Daetsch
Suzuki and Traditional Violin and Viola Faculty; HCD Chamber Music Strings Coordinator; Music Skills Specialist in Viola
Instrumental Studies
HCD Music
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HCD Music
Emlyn Ngai
Violin Faculty; Chair of Strings; Co-Chair of Chamber Music
HCD Music
Instrumental Studies
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Instrumental Studies
Suzuki Faculty
Blake Brasch
Suzuki Cello Faculty; Coordinator: Suzuki Cello
HCD Music
Instrumental Studies
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Instrumental Studies
Teri Einfeldt
Suzuki Violin Faculty; Music Skills Specialist in Suzuki Pedagogy
Instrumental Studies
HCD Music
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HCD Music
Christie Felsing
Suzuki Violin Faculty; HCD Director of Teaching and Learning; Music Skills Specialist in Suzuki Pedagogy
Instrumental Studies
HCD Music
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HCD Music
Woodwinds Faculty
Percussion Faculty
Benjamin Toth
Professor of Percussion; Chair of Percussion; HCD Percussion Department Head
HCD Music
Instrumental Studies
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Instrumental Studies
Guitar and Harp Faculty
Christopher Ladd
Clinical/Applied Assistant Professor of Guitar; Chair of Guitar and Harp
HCD Music
Instrumental Studies
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Instrumental Studies
Keyboard Faculty
Jose Ramos Santana
Associate Professor of Piano; Chair of Keyboard
Instrumental Studies
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Barbara Johnson
Suzuki and Traditional Piano Faculty
HCD Music
Instrumental Studies
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Instrumental Studies
Mohamed Shamseldin
Piano Faculty; Collaborative Keyboard Administrator
Instrumental Studies
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Jackie McLean Institute of Jazz Faculty
Javon Jackson
Professor of Jazz Saxophone; Director of Jackie McLean Institute of Jazz; Jazz Ensemble Director; Chair of Commercial Music
Jackie McLean Institute of Jazz
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Sam Blakeslee
Jazz Trombone Faculty; Big Band Ensemble Director
Jackie McLean Institute of Jazz
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Vocal Studies Faculty
Samuel Martin
Visiting Assistant Professor of Vocal Studies; Director of Vocal Studies
Vocal
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Carolina Flores
Associate Professor of Choral Music; Director of Choral Activities
Vocal
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Composition Faculty
Gilda Lyons
Assistant Professor of Composition; Chair of Composition
Music Composition
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Ken Steen
Professor Emeritus, Composition and Music Theory
Emeriti Association
Music Composition
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Music Composition
Kyle Robert Grimm
Assistant Professor of Composition; Director of Studio D
Music Composition
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Conducting Faculty
Carolina Flores
Associate Professor of Choral Music; Director of Choral Activities
Vocal
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Adam Glaser
Visiting Professor of Orchestral Conducting; Interim Director of Orchestras
Instrumental Studies
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James Jackson III
Visiting Assistant Professor of Euphonium; Director of Omni Ensembles
Instrumental Studies
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Music Education Faculty
Warren Haston
Associate Professor of Music Education; Chair of Music Education
Music Education
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Music History Faculty
Karen Cook
Associate Professor of Music History; Chair of Music History
Music History
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Music and Performing Arts Management Faculty
Marcus Thomas
Associate Professor of Music and Performing Arts Management; Chair of Music and Performing Arts Management
Music and Performing Arts Management
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Mehmet Dede
Associate Professor of Music and Performing Arts Management
Music and Performing Arts Management
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Music Production and Technology Faculty
Justin Kurtz
Associate Professor of Music Production and Technology; Chair of Music Production and Technology
Music Production and Technology
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Gabriel Herman
Associate Professor of Music Production and Technology
Music Production and Technology
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Music Theory Faculty
Gábor Virágh
Associate Professor of Ear Training; Division Director of Music
Music Theory
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Akane Mori
Associate Professor of Music Theory; Chair of Music Theory
Music Theory
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Donna Menhart
Professor of Ear Training; Associate Dean for Academic Innovation
Dean's Office for Hartt
Music Theory
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Music Theory
Dance Faculty
Katie Stevinson-Nollet
Professor of Dance; Interim Division Director of Dance
Dance
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Sarkis Kaltakhtchian
Dance Faculty; Artistic and Education Director
HCD Dance
Dance
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Dance
Theatre Faculty
Ralph Perkins
Associate Professor of Dance and Music Theatre; Theatre Dance Administrator
Theatre
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Technical Theater Services
Sebastian "Tony" Panfili
Director, Theater Operations and Production
Technical Theater Services
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John Holder
Technical Director, McCray and Roberts Theaters
Technical Theater Services
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Rebecca May Ristow
Front of House Operations and Audience Services Manager
Technical Theater Services
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