Daniel Grabois plays with the Wisconsin Brass Quintet, a faculty ensemble-in-residence, and teaches a studio of undergraduate and graduate students.

Mark Hetzler began playing his father’s trombone at the age of twelve. He went on to receive a B.M. from Boston University and an M.M. from the New England Conservatory of Music.

The first composer to win the Berlin Prize, Laura Schwendinger’s music has been championed by artists Dawn Upshaw, Matt Haimovitz, Miranda Cuckson, and many more.

Les Thimmig’s career has included performances with the orchestras of Woody Herman, Lionel Hampton, Oliver Nelson, and Duke Ellington. His compositions have been performed in North and South America, Europe, and Africa.

Born in Brazil, Mariana Farah received her Bachelor of Music from the Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Master’s degree from the University of Iowa, and her DMA from the University of Missouri-Kansas City.

Alexander Gonzalez conducts the Tuesday Night University Band, assists the University of Wisconsin Marching Band, directs the Men’s Hockey Band, and teaches courses in conducting.

Kevin has spent over 30 years as a performer, conductor, and music educator. He most recently was a choral lecturer at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee where he conducted the advanced treble ensemble Bella Voce and taught conducting and piano for music education majors.

Peter Dominguez grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin participating in the Music for Youth Orchestras, and performing with his father, pianist and singer Frank DeMiles.

Born in Sauk City, Wisconsin, Matthew Endres is the adjunct professor of drum set and jazz history at the Mead Witter School of Music. In addition, he adjudicates music festivals and competitions extensively throughout the United States.

Mark Hetzler began playing his father’s trombone at the age of twelve. He went on to receive a B.M. from Boston University and an M.M. from the New England Conservatory of Music.

Jessica Johnson serves on the piano faculty as Professor of Piano and Piano Pedagogy and Director of Graduate Studies.

Hailed by critics as “frighteningly talented” (The New York Times) and “a great pianist” (The Los Angeles Times), Christopher Taylor has distinguished himself throughout his career as an innovative musician with a diverse array of talents and interests.

Johannes Wallmann is a pianist and composer, recording artist on Fresh Sound New Talent Records and Shifting Paradigm Records, and Director of Jazz Studies at the School of Music.

Jesse Rathgeber, Ph.D., has held tenure track positions at Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois and James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia.

Dr. Walter Rich holds an undergraduate degree in music education from UW-Madison and a master’s degree in music performance from Northwestern University, where he studied with Mr. Arnold Jacobs, legendary principal tuba player of the Chicago Symphony. He earned his PhD in curriculum and instruction at UW-Madison.

Originally from New Rochelle, NY, Matt Ambrosio completed his PhD in Music Theory at UW–Madison, his MA in Music Theory from CUNY Queens College, his MA in Secondary Science Education at American University, and his BA in Music and Physics at the University of Rochester.

Nadia Chana’s current research focuses on listening as a critical practice for cultivating deeply felt relationships with a more-than-human world.

Susan C. Cook is a professor of musicology, and was formerly the academic associate dean for the Arts and Humanities in the Graduate School and director of the School of Music.

Gabrielle Cornish’s research broadly considers music and everyday life in the Soviet Union. Her monograph-in-progress, Socialist Noise: Sound and Soviet Identity after Stalin, traces the intersections between music, technology, and the politics of socialist modernity during the Cold War.

Through his music – a fascinating, eclectic blend of classical, world and improvisational styles – Todd Hammes presents to the world his own unique inner vision of sound and music.

When Javier Calderon played his solo recital debut at Carnegie Hall, The New York Times called him “…a virtuoso with poetic sensibility.” Since then, many composers have been writing and dedicating guitar concertos and solo pieces to Calderon.

Sally Chisholm, violist of the Pro Arte Quartet, and Professor of Viola, has had an extensive career in chamber music.

Peter Dominguez grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin participating in the Music for Youth Orchestras, and performing with his father, pianist and singer Frank DeMiles.

American soprano Mimmi Fulmer performs repertoire ranging from early music to premieres of works written for her. Her distinguished career in new music includes premieres of nine roles in eight operas.

David Ronis, the Karen K. Bishop Director of University Opera, has maintained an active schedule in a multi-faceted career. Previously, he taught at the Aaron Copland School of Music, Queens College/CUNY, Hofstra University, and Wagner College.