Portland-State-University 2023-2024 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.

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

Harry Baechtel (2015) D.M.A.

Associate 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. 

Antares Boyle (2019) Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Music (theory). Ph.D. 2018 University of British Columbia.

Hamilton Cheifetz (1977)

Professor of Music (cello).

George Colligan (2011) M.A.

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

Tomas Cotik (2016) D.M.A.

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

Charles Dillard (2016) D.M.A.

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

Darrell Grant (1997) M.M.

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

Barbara Heilmair (2007) D.M.A.

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

Edward Higgins (2005) D.M.A.

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

Li Kuang (2021) D.M.A.

Assistant Professor of Music (trombone & theory). D.M.A. 2016 The University of Texas, Austin.

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

Bonnie Miksch (2004) D.M.A.

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

Caroline Miller (2021) Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Music (technology). Ph.D. 2019 University of California, San Diego.

Kelley Nassief (2022) M.V.P.

Assistant Professor of Music (opera & voice). M.V.P. 2014 Westminster Choir College.

Mari Schay (2021) M.M., M.A.T.

Assistant Professor of Music (music education). M.M. 1994 University of Cincinnati.

Jelena Schiff (2015) D.M.A.

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

Ken Selden (2006) D.M.A.

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

Amanda Singer (2002) Ed.D.

Associate Professor of Social Justice & Arts (peace building). Ed.D. 2011 Portland State University

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. 

Solomon Weisbard (2021) M.F.A.

Assistant Professor of Theater Arts (design). M.F.A. 2013 Yale School of Drama.

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.

Joel Bluestone (1989) D.M.A.

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

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

Sydney Carlson (2008) D.M.A.

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

Susan Chan (2004) D.M.A.

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

Debbie Glaze (2003) M.M.
Professor Emerita of Music. M.M. 1985 San Jose State University.

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

Bradley H. Hansen (2002) D.A.
Professor Emeritus of Music (theory). D.A. 1985 University of Northern Colorado.

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

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

Christine Meadows (2006) M.M.
Professor Emerita of Music. M.M. 1985 Indiana State University.

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.

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

Pat Vandehey (2017) M.S.
Associate Professor Emeritus of Music (band and music education). M.S. 1988 Portland State University.

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

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