Portland-State-University 2019-2020 Bulletin

School of Music & Theater

Faculty

Devon Allen (2005) M.F.A.
Professor of Theater Arts (acting). M.F.A. 1992 University of California, San Diego.

Sherry Alves (2017) M.M.

Instructor of Music (jazz voice). M.M. 2009 Western Oregon University.

Harry Baechtel (2015) D.M.A.

Assistant Professor of Music (voice). D.M.A. 2014 University of Oregon.

David Bamonte (2007) M.M.

Associate Professor of Music (trumpet). M.M. 1986 New England Conservatory of Music.

Joel Bluestone (1989) D.M.A.

Professor of Music (percussion). D.M.A. 1987 State University of New York, Stony Brook.

Sydney Carlson (2008) D.M.A.

Associate Professor of Music (flute). D.M.A. 1996 University of Houston.

Susan Chan (2004) D.M.A.

Professor of Music (piano). D.M.A. 1994 Indiana University.

Hamilton Cheifetz (1977)

Professor of Music (cello).

George Colligan (2011) M.A.

Associate Professor of Music (jazz). M.A. 2007 Queens College.

Tomas Cotik (2016) D.M.A.

Assistant Professor of Music (violin). D.M.A. 2013 University of Miami.

Charles Dillard (2016) D.M.A.

Assistant Professor of Music (collaborative piano). D.M.A. 2009 University of Colorado-Boulder.

Debbie Glaze (2003) M.M.

Professor of Music (music education). M.M. 1985 San Jose State University.

Darrell Grant (1997) M.M.

Professor of Music (jazz). M.M. 1986 University of Miami.

Bradley H. Hansen (2002) D.A.

Professor of Music (theory). D.A. 1985 University of Northern Colorado.

Barbara Heilmair (2007) D.M.A.

Associate Professor of Music (clarinet, music history). D.M.A. 2004 University of California Los Angeles.

Edward Higgins (2005) D.M.A.

Associate Professor of Music (online classes). D.M.A. 2000 University of Missouri-Kansas City.

Karin Magaldi (1999) M.F.A.
Associate Director, Theater; Professor of Theater Arts (playwriting). M.F.A. 1980 University of California, Los Angeles.

Jesse McCann (2015) M.M.
Senior Instructor of Music (guitar). M.M. 2007 Portland State University.

Christine Meadows (2006) M.M.

Professor of Music (voice, opera). M.M. 1985 Indiana State University.

Bonnie Miksch (2004) D.M.A.

Director, School of Music & Theater; Professor of Music (composition). D.M.A. 1998 University of Cincinnati.

Jon Newton (2002) M.A.T.

Senior Instructor of Music (technology). M.A.T. 2003 Pacific University.

Jelena Schiff (2015) D.M.A. 

Assistant Professor of Music (musicology). D.M.A. 2012 Boston University.

Ken Selden (2006) D.M.A.

Associate Professor of Music (orchestra). D.M.A. 2005 Peabody Conservatory.

Ethan Sperry (2010) D.M.A.

Professor of Music (choirs). D.M.A. 2000 University of Southern California.

Karen L. Strand (1989) M.M.

Associate Professor of Music (oboe). M.M. 1982 Eastman School of Music.

Pat Vandehey (2017) M.S.

Associate Professor of Music (band and music education). M.S. 1988 Portland State University.

Richard J. Wattenberg (1990) Ph.D.
Professor of Theater Arts (theater history). Ph.D. 1979 University of Wisconsin, Madison.

Anwyn Willette (2015) M.M. 

Senior Instructor of Music (theory, technology). M.M. 2004 Portland State University.

Emeriti Faculty

Sarah Andrews-Collier (1981) M.A.
Professor Emerita of Theater Arts. M.A. 1996 University of London (U.K.).

Ronald D. Babcock (1988) D.M.A.
Professor Emeritus of Music. D.M.A. 1993 University of North Texas.

Bruce S. Browne (1978) D.M.A.
Professor Emeritus of Music. D.M.A. 1976 University of Washington.

Charles Gray (1988). M.M.
Professor Emeritus of Music (jazz). M.M. 1988 North Texas State University.

Jack Lee Featheringill (1970) M.A.
Professor Emeritus of Theater Arts. M.A. 1970 Indiana University.

Glenn G. Gauer (1977) M.F.A.
Professor Emeritus of Theater Arts. M.F.A. 1973 Carnegie-Mellon University.

David Jimerson (1983) M.M.
Associate Professor Emeritus of Music. M.M. 1972 University of Arizona.

Mary H. Kogen (1979) M.M.
Professor Emerita of Music. M.M. 1968 Northwestern University.

Stephen H. Martin (1991) Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus of Music. Ph.D. 1980 University of Washington.

Judy Patton (1978) M.A.
Professor Emerita of Dance. M.A. 1996 Reed College.

Wilma F. Sheridan (1959) Ph.D.
Dean Emerita, College of the Arts; Professor Emerita of Music. Ph.D. 1979 University of Oregon.

Marilyn W. Shotola (1981) D.M.A.
Professor Emerita of Music (flute). D.M.A. 1989 University of North Texas.

Carol Sindell (1977) B.M.
Professor Emerita of Music (violin). B.M. 1969 Oberlin College.

Gordon A. Solie (1960) M.M.
Professor Emeritus of Music. M.M. 1968 University of Arizona.

William P. Stalnaker, Jr. (1968) Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus of Music. Ph.D. 1968 Princeton University.

Thomas S. Stanford (1981) D.M.A.
Professor Emeritus of Music. D.M.A. 1983 University of Oregon.

Tomas Svoboda (1970) M.M.
Professor Emeritus of Music. Prof. M.M. 1969 University of Southern California.

William Tate (1968). M.A.
Professor Emeritus of Theater Arts. M.A. 1967 University of Birmingham (U.K.).

Gerald Webster (1994) M.M.
Professor Emeritus of Music. M.M. 1966 Indiana University.