Alumni
2011-Present
Mike Morey (PhD, Musicology, 2019): Adjunct Faculty, Collin College
Jason Patterson (PhD, Theory, 2019): Adjunct Faculty, Collin College
David Falterman (MA, Music Theory, 2019): PhD Student, Eastman School of Music, University of Rochester
Tish Davenport (PhD, Music Theory, 2018): Adjunct Professor of Music Theory, Dallas Baptist University
Jayson Smith (PhD, Music Theory, 2018): Lecturer in Music Theory and Music History, Texas A&M University – Kingsville
Jenny Oliver (MA, Theory, 2018): Administrative Coordinator and Box Office Manager, Wichita Falls Symphony Orchestra
Sean Peters (MA, Ethnomusicology, 2018): PhD Student, Cornell University
Sara Bowden (BM, Music Theory, 2018; MM, Music Theory and Cognition, 2019, Northwestern University): PhD Student, Northwestern University
Austin Simonds (BM, Music Theory, 2018): MA Student, University of Chicago
Michele Newman (BM, Music Theory, 2017): MM Student, Indiana University
Clare Carrasco (PhD, Musicology, 2016): Assistant Professor of Music, Butler University
Benjamin Graf (PhD, Music Theory, 2016): Senior Lecturer in Music Theory, University of North Texas
Jonathan Sauceda (PhD, Musicology, 2016): Music and Performing Arts Librarian, Rutgers University
Colin Davis (PhD, Music Theory, 2015): Lecturer in Music Theory, Sam Houston State University
Benjamin Dobbs (PhD, Music Theory, 2015): Lecturer in Music Theory, Furman University
Jeff Ensign (PhD, Music Theory, 2015): Lecturer in Music Theory, University of North Carolina, Greensboro
Kimary Fick (PhD, Musicology, 2015): Lecturer in Music History, Oregon State University
Reiner Kramer (PhD, Music Theory, 2015): Instructor of Music Theory, University of Northern Colorado
Mike Rogers (PhD, Music Theory, 2015): Assistant Professor of Music, Coordinator of Music Theory, and Director of Jazz Studies, Abilene Christian University
Karel (Kaja) Lill (MA, Music Theory, 2015): PhD Student, University of Michigan
Raychel Taylor (BM, Music Theory, 2015): Founder, Girls March
Alexander Amato (PhD, Music Theory, 2014): Assistant Professor of Music Theory, Stephen F. Austin State University
Jennifer Weaver (PhD, Music Theory, 2014): Assistant Professor of Music, Dallas Baptist University
Rachel Herbaugh (MA, Music Theory, 2014): Cataloging Librarian, University of Arkansas
Molly Covington (BM, Music Theory, 2014): PhD Student, Indiana University
Irán Román (BM, Music Theory, 2014): Graduate Student, Stanford University
Katy Kinard (MM, Music Theory, 2013): Adjunct Instructor of Music Theory, Oklahoma City University
Ryan Taycher (BM, Composition, 2010; MA, Music Theory, 2013): PhD Student, Indiana University; Lecturer, UMass Amherst
Kristin Wolski (MM, Musicology, 2013): Coordinator of Music Acquisitions, University Libraries, University of North Texas
Mark Breckenridge (PhD, Musicology, 2012): Instructor of Trombone, Brass Methods, and Music History, St. Cloud State University
Arathi Govind (MM, Ethnomusicology, 2012): PhD Student, University of California, Berkeley
Myranda Harris (MM, Ethnomusicology, 2012): Program Director, Artly World Nonprofit
Cara Stroud (MM, Music Theory, 2012; PhD, Music Theory, Florida State University): Assistant Professor of Music Theory, Michigan State University
Mary Heiden (PhD, Musicology, 2011): Chair of Music and Dance, Kilgore College
Carl Vermilyea (MM, Ethnomusicology, 2011): PhD Student, Florida State University
2001-2010
Michael Lively (PhD, Music Theory, 2010): Lecturer in Music Theory, Southern Methodist University
Allison Block (MM, Music Theory, 2010): Adjunct Faculty, Collin College
Carlos Gaviria (MM, Music Theory, 2010): DMA Student, University of Houston; Adjunct Faculty in Bass Performance, Stephen F. Austin University
Colleen Conlon (PhD, Music Theory, 2009): Senior Graduate Academic Advisor, University of North Texas
William McGinney (PhD, Musicology, 2009): Adjunct Professor of Music History, University of North Texas
Jonathan Brooks (PhD, Music Theory, 2008): Associate Professor of Music, Anderson University
Aaron West (PhD, Musicology, 2008): Music Faculty, Collin College
Rebecca Ringer Estridge (PhD, Musicology, 2007): Music Director and Development Associate, Hope Farm
Katie Buehner (MM, Musicology, 2007): Head, Rita Benton Music Library, University of Iowa
Heeseung Lee (PhD, Musicology, 2006): Adjunct Professor of Music History and Music Theory, University of Northern Colorado
Kimberly Harris (PhD, Musicology, 2005): Music Faculty, Collin College
Earnest Lamb (PhD, Musicology, 2005): Dean of the College of Arts, Media, and Communication, Minnesota State University, Moorehead
Kevin Salfen (PhD, Musicology, 2005): Associate Professor of Music History, University of the Incarnate Word
Hector Sequera (MM, Musicology, 2005; PhD, University of Birmingham): Lecturer in Performance, Durham University
Kyung-Young Chung (PhD, Musicology, 2004): Professor of Music, Hanyang University
Hidetoshi Fukuchi (PhD, Music Theory, 2004): Adjunct Faculty, Collin College
R. Todd Rober (PhD, Musicology, 2003): Assistant Professor of Music, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Gregory Straughn (PhD, Musicology, 2003): Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, Abilene Christian University
John Dunn (MM, Musicology, 2002; PhD, Louisiana State University): Assistant Professor of Fine Arts, Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Andrea Shaheen Espinosa (BM, Music Theory, 2002; DMA, University of Arizona): Assistant Professor of Ethnomusicology and Oboe Studies, University of Texas, El Paso
Cheryl Denise Bocanegra (PhD, Music Theory, 2001): Adjunct Instructor of Music Theory, University of Central Oklahoma
Susannah Cleveland (MM, Musicology, 2001): Head, Music Library, University of North Texas
Cory Gavito (MM, Musicology, 2001; PhD, University of Texas): Assistant Professor of Musicology, Texas Woman’s University
1991-2000
Brett Boutwell (MM, Musicology, 1999; PhD, University of Illinois): Associate Professor of Musicology and William F. Swor Alumni Professor, Louisiana State University
Alejandro Madrid (MM, Musicology, 1999; PhD, Ohio State University): Professor of Musicology and Ethnomusicology, Cornell University
Allison Ann Alcorn (PhD, Musicology, 1997): Professor of Music History, Illinois State University
Donna Dupuy (MM, Music Theory, 1997): Program Coordinator, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award
Jeremy Leong (MM, Musicology, 1997; PhD, Historical Musicology): Assistant Professor of Musicology and Head of Programme, Postgraduate Studies, UCSI University
David Hamrick (PhD, Musicology, 1996): Cataloging Librarian, Texas Christian University
Matt Stock (MM, Musicology, 1996; DMA, University of Oklahoma): Fine & Applied Arts Librarian, University of Oklahoma
Andrew Anderson (PhD, Music Theory, 1995): Fine Arts Librarian, Dallas Public Library; Contributing Music Writer, Theater Jones
Timothy Hughes (MM, Music Theory, 1995; PhD, University of Washington): Senior Lecturer, London College of Music
James McGowan (MM, Music Theory, 1995; PhD, Eastman): Faculty, Carleton University
Tracey Schmidt (BM, Music Theory, 1995; DMA, University of Colorado-Boulder): Associate Professor of Flute and Theory, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Mark Spicer (PhD, Music Theory, 1994): Professor of Music, Elmira College
Vicki Stroeher (PhD, Musicology, 1994): Professor of Music History, Marshall University
Luanne Fose (PhD, Music Theory, 1992): Lead Instructional Designer, California Polytechnic State University
James Parsons (PhD, Musicology, 1992): Professor of Music, Missouri State University
Christine Getz (PhD, Musicology, 1991): Professor of Musicology, Associate Dean for Graduate Education, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, University of Iowa
Joe L. Alexander (MM, Music Theory, 1991; DMA, University of North Texas): Associate Professor of Music, Mississippi University for Women
Michael McVay (MM, Music Theory, 1991): Clinical Assistant Professor, UT Dallas
1981-1990
Cynthia Gonzales (MM, Music Theory, 1990; PhD, Harvard University): Professor of Music, Texas State University
Jan McDaniel (MM, Musicology, 1990): Professor of Music, Oklahoma City University
Mark Spicer (MM, Music Theory, 1990; PhD, Yale University): Professor of Music, Hunter College
Ernest Kramer (PhD, Music Theory, 1989): Professor of Music, Northwest Missouri State University
Jo Renee McCachren (PhD, Music Theory, 1989): Professor of Music, Catawba College
Timothy McKinney (PhD, Music Theory, 1989): Professor of Music Theory, Baylor University
Russell E. Murray Jr. (PhD, Musicology, 1989): Professor of Music History and Literature, University of Delaware
Stuart Cheney (MM, Musicology, 1989; PhD, University of Maryland): Associate Professor of Musicology, Texas Christian University
Terri Teal (MM, Musicology, 1989; PhD, University of Kansas): Voice and Choirs Professor, Johnson County Community College
Mark Parker (PhD, Music Theory, 1988): Professor of Music, Bob Jones University (Retired)
Carlos Flores (PhD, Music Theory, 1986): Professor Emeritus, Andrews University
Susan Treacy (PhD, Musicology, 1986): Professor of Music, Ave Maria University
David Frackenpohl (MM, Music Theory, 1986): Instructor of Jazz Studies, Georgia State University
John Murphy (MM, Music Theory, 1986; PhD, Columbia University): Chair of the Division of Jazz Studies and Professor of Jazz History, University of North Texas
Jairo Moreno (BM, Music Theory, 1986; PhD, Yale University): Associate Professor of Music Theory, University of Pennsylvania
James Siddons (PhD, Musicology, 1983): Professor of Music, Liberty University
Jane Clendinning (MM, Music Theory, 1983; PhD, Yale University): Professor of Music Theory, Florida State University
Terry Fansler (PhD, Musicology, 1982): Associate Professor of Music and Director of Studies in Music Business, Dallas Baptist University
Bill Smialek (PhD, Musicology, 1981): Past Vice President for Institutional Advancement, Jarvis Christian College
Carolyn Finley (MM, Music Theory, 1981; DMA, University of Minnesota): Professor of Music, Saint John’s University
Prior to 1980
Dyke Kiel (PhD, Musicology, 1979): Professor Emeritus, Cottey College
Nancy Lefter (MM, Musicology, 1978): Director of Choral Activities, The Citadel
Douglas Walter (BM, Music Theory, 1976; DMA, Temple University): Professor of Percussion and Jazz, University of Colorado Boulder
Gene Vollen (PhD, Musicology, 1970): Professor Emeritus, Pittsburg State University
Mary Parrish (MM, Music Theory, 1964): Professor Emerita, Oklahoma Baptist University
Morgan Powell (MM, Musicology, 1961): Professor Emeritus, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign