J. Larry Stockton (Professor and Chairman) is a specialist in traditional Japanese music, specifically music of the Kabuki theater. In addition he teaches courses in World Music Traditions, Jazz, East Asian Studies and various other courses within the Department and the College. In addition, he directs the Percussion and World Music Ensembles. He is also active as a performer (percussion), conductor, and clinician, having performed and studied throughout the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Europe, Japan, Korea, Ghana, and Indonesia. He has published numerous articles and conducted workshops in Japanese music. He has produced and edited a four-volume set of band music for Toshiba-EMI, Ltd. [e-mail: stocktoj@lafayette.edu] [homepage]Anthony M. Cummings (Professor) earned the B.A. degree in history and music from Williams College and the M.F.A. and Ph.D. degrees in historical musicology from Princeton University. Professor Cummings is a specialist in European music of the medieval and early-modern periods and in early jazz. He teaches a course on European classical instrumental music for non-majors, and, for both majors and non-majors, a survey of European music from the Middle Ages to 1800 and specialized courses on the music of the Italian Renaissance and the history of Italian opera. He has published four books on Renaissance music and has completed a fifth, and is the editor of a forthcoming edition of the complete works of two important early New Orleans jazz musicians. He is also the author of numerous articles in scholarly journals and papers delivered at international conferences. cumminga@lafayette.edu [homepage]
Kirk O'Riordan ( Assistant Professor / Director of Bands /Concert Band Director) is an active composer, conductor, saxophonist, and teacher. His compositions have been performed in Canada, China, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Finland, Italy, and Russia; and in 23 of the fifty United States. He holds the Doctor of Musical Arts degree from Arizona State University; the Certificate of Performance in Saxopohne from Northwestern University; and three Master of Music degrees (composition, saxophone performance, and conducting). Dr. O'Riordan is the recipient of numerous awards as both a copmposer and as a performer. oriordak@lafayette.edu [Homepage]
Jorge Torres (Associate Professor) received his PhD in Musicology from Cornell University. His research examines 17th century French lute performance, the Latin American bolero romántico, and primary sources for Latin American big band music. His publications have appeared in the Journal of the Lute Society of America, American Music, Notes, and Symposium. His article on the bolero romántico is included in the collection From Tejano to Tango. He has taught at St. Lawrence University, where he directed the Caribbean and Latin American Studies program, and at Grinnell College where, along with teaching courses in music history and world music he founded the Latin American Performance Ensemble. torresg@lafayette.edu
Skip Wilkins (Associate Professor) is a jazz pianist, composer and arranger, and teaches all levels of music theory and jazz-related courses in the program. He has performed with David Liebman, Bobby Watson, Plas Johnson, Conte Candoli and Mark Murphy among many others. He has numerous recordings on Dreambox Media, including his latest, "The Paint-Peeler" (DMJ 1117, August 2008). Other recent recordings include "Skip Wilkins Solo--Live at Lafayette" (DMJ-1109, 2007), "Volume II" (DMJ -1104, 2007), and "Volume I" (DMJ-1101, 2006). A highlight of previous recordings includes "Petty Theft" (Cathexis, 2001), featuring David Liebman. Skip is also active as a clinician and adjudicator.
wilkinsw@lafayette.edu
http://www.skipwilkinsjazz.com/
Jennifer Kelly (Assitant Professor/Director of Choral Activities) holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in choral conducting from U.C.L.A. She is very active as a conductor, performer, and adjudicator. In addition to her duties of Director of Choral Activities, she teaches a variety of courses in the Department. [e-mail: kellyjw@lafayette.edu] [Dr. Kelly's Home Page] [ Lafayette Choirs Web Page }
Stephani Bell, Orchestra Director, Director of String Ensembles, Instructor of Violin and Viola earned her Bachelor and Master degrees from the Eastman School of Music, is an alumna of the Juilliard School, and attended Northwestern University where she held a graduate teaching fellowship. Her teachers include Sally Thomas, Zvi Zeitlin, Gerardo Ribiero, Joyce Robbins and Richard Simon. A former member of the Rochester Philharmonic, Stephani went on to pursue her career in NY metropolitan area, performing with groups such as the Brooklyn Philharmonic, American Composer's Orchestra, the New Jersey Symphony, and the New York Pops. As a chamber musician, Stephani has performed recently with the Satori Ensemble and Classicopia at Dartmouth College. Recently, Ms. Bell won a section postion with the New Hampshire Symphony in Manchester. bells@lafayette.edu
Kenneth Brader III (Trumpet) is a noted trumpet player and conductor. He received his degree from the Eastman School of Music, where he later directed the Jazz Ensemble. He has been featured as lead trumpet player with Chuck Mangione, the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, the Glenn Miller Orchestra, and many of the worlds leading jazz performers. At Lafayette, Ken directs the Jazz Ensemble and teaches trumpet. mrtrmpt@aol.comRick Chamberlain (Trombone, low brass) received a Bachelor of Music degree from the New England Conservatory. His major performance credits include: New York Pops, Tashi, American Ballet Theater Orchestra, Broadway performances: Cats, Showboat, Joseph & His Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and numerous Jazz venues and performers. Rick is currently principal trombone with the New York City Ballet Orchestra.
Susan Charlton (Flute) has B.M. and M.F.A. degrees from the University of Wisconsin and has performed (flute) with many notable ensembles including; The American Wind Symphony, The Waterloo Festival Orchestra, The Milwaukee New Music Ensemble, and The Manhattan Wind Quintet. In addition to directing the Wind Ensembles and teaching flute at Lafayette, she maintains an active recital/performance schedule. char4susan@rcn.com
Glenn Davis (Drums and Percussion). During his long teaching career in schools and music academies, Glenn has also maintained a very busy schedule of performances and recordings. He has enjoyed long musical associations with Frank Foster, Stan Getz, Jimmie Rainey, Marian McPartland, Bill Evans, and many others.
Tom DiCarlo (String/Electric Bass/Director of Jazz Combo) received a Bachelor of Muisc and Master of Music degree from Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers University. He has performed with the Ray Charles Orchestra, Claudio Roditi, Roseanna Vitro, Ralph Bowen, Dave Schbitter and numerous others. He is active as a performer and teacher.
Alexis Fisher (Director of Piano Studies) has taught applied piano and class piano (Music 130) at Lafayette since 1986. She received her Bachelor of Music and Master of Music degrees in piano from Manhattan School of Music and also attended Indiana University School of Music in Bloomington, Indiana. She was on the piano faculty at the University of Wisconsin--Eau Clarie (1976-1981), Santa Clara University and San Jose City College (1981-1986) until moving to Easton. Ms. Fisher's piano studies were with Adolph Baller, Leander Dell'Anno and Abbey Simon. Ms. Fisher is an active participant in faculty concerts. She performs in ensemble and as piano soloist. fishera@lafayette.edu
Frank Flandorffer (Guitar) teaches all styles of guitar--Segovia method, fingerstyle, advanced jazz guitar, and improvisation/arranging. He is an extremely versatile performer with credits that include studio work for P.B.S. and performances with Tom Jones, Sonny and Cher, Bob Hope, and the Carpenters. In addition to teaching, he performs with his own group. flandorf@lafayette.edu]
Jack Furlong (Pep Band Director/Jazz Band Assistant) holds a B.A. degree in music from Lafayette and is completing a Master's degree in Jazz arranging from William Patterson University. Jack is an active performer (baritone sax) appearing throughout the Northeast. LafayetteJazz@aol.com Homepage
Tony Gairo (Saxophone) received a B.M. degree in Jazz Performance from Temple University. Performance credits include: Ravi Coltrane, David "Fathead" Newman, Bud Shank, Michael Wolff, Joey Defrancesco, and many others. His compositions have been performed by the BMI Jazz Orchestra, Montclair Composer's Big Band, Meetinghouse Jazz Orchestra, and others. Tony is active as a performer, composer/arranger, teacher, and clinician. Homepage
Nobuo Kitagawa (Oboe), a graduate of Tokyo University of Arts, received M.M. and D.M.A. degrees from Yale University. He was the winner of the Woolsey Hall Competition, NHK Young Artists' Audition in Tokyo, and Katz Young Musicians' Competition in New York City. He has performed concertos with the Denver Symphony, Orchestra New England, and Yale Philharmonia. His oboe teachers include Ronald Roseman, David Abosch, and Ray Still. He also gives master classes and workshops on chamber music and practice techniques. nobuo.kitagawa@gmail.com
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Tom Kozic (Guitar) is an experienced teacher and lecturer on contemporary guitar styles and jazz improvisation. He toured for four years as lead-guitarist with Eddie Rabbit. Other performing credits include: Eddie Fisher, Frankie Lane, Jerry Vale, Vic Damone, Phil Woods, and many others.
Laura Oltman (Guitar) has received acclaim for her recital and chamber music performances throughout the world. The New York Times described her debut performance at Carnegie Recital Hall as "remarkably successful--sensitive, well proportioned, and large on lyrical feeling." Laura was chosen to perform in a nationally televised master class conducted by Andrės Segovia at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art. In addition to her position at Lafayette College, Laura is guitar instructor at Princeton University, partner in the Newman & Oltman Guitar Duo---Ensemble-in-Residence at New York's Mannes College of Music since 1987.
Home Page: www.guitarduo.com
Gloria Takacs (Department Secretary). Gloria brings a great deal of administrative experience to the Music Department. Prior to joining us, she worked in the Dean's Office and in Development. [e-mail:takacsg@lafayette.edu]Judith Manley (Voice) teaches both operatic and popular voice styles. She has degrees from West Chester University and Trenton State University. In addition to maintaining a very rigorous teaching schedule, she is also active as an accompanist and as a vocal coach for numerous theater productions.
Anna Maria Marzullo (Piano) received a Bachelor of Music degree in piano performance from the Peabody Conservatory of Music and Masters degree in Administrative Science from The Johns Hopkins University. While in Baltimore, she was on the piano faculty of the Peabody Preparatory Division and, upon moving to the Lehigh Valley, held the position of Executive Director of the Allentown Symphony. In addition to teaching at Lafayette, Ms. Marzullo teaches privately in the area.
David Mattock (piano) received a B.M. in Jazz Performance from Temple University. David maintains a very active teaching and performing schedule and is currently working on a Master's Degree in Jazz History and Research at Rutgers University.
Betty Tang (Cello) began studying music at the age of four under the guidance of her father, David Tang, a noted teacher and violin maker. She has studied at the Hong Kong Academy for the Performing Arts, Mannes College of Music in New York, and the Peabody Conservatory of Music in Baltimore. She performs regularly with the Allentown Symphony and the Lehigh Valley Camber Orchestra.
Eric van Hoven (voice), a Mississippi native, debuted at three of New York City's most prestigious music venues; New York City Opera (Die Zauberflöte), Avery Fisher Hall (singing the role of Hermes in Bruch's Odysseus), and his Broadway debut in Candide, directed by Hal Prince. He has performed principal roles with Opera De Las Amricas, Portland Opera, Opera Omaha, Chautauqua Opera, South Carolina Opera, Hawaii Opera Theatre, Knoxville Opera, Sacramento Opera, and Augusta Opera.