Most recent position held: Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp, Muskegon, Mich. (current)
Honors, Publications, Accomplishments, News Items: Retired in 2003 after serving 27 years in three West Michigan Public School band programs: director of Bands in Newaygo, 1976-81; Muskegon, 1981-85; and Director of Bands and Performing Arts Department Chair at Mona Shores High School, 1985-2003 <www.monashoresband.org>. Currently involved with Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp International Exchange and Summer Camp programs.
Memories: WMU Wind Ensemble and Marching Band trip to Arizona and Southern California in 1974.
Posted: 1/04

Most recent position held: Freelance Musician, Metropolitan Detroit, Mich. (current)
Honors, Publications, Accomplishments, News Items: Member of USAF Bands (1984-91) in Louisiana, Europe, and New Jersey. Currently freelance in music and computer support in the Metropolitan Detroit area. Member, American Federation of Musicians. In addition to numerous local theaters, I'm a member of Brass Expansion (ensemble in Warren), The Ambassadors Big Band (Hartland), and The Saline Big Band (Saline).
Memories: I remember all of my time there fondly, to include my pursuit of a master's degree in winter 1996. The staff was always exceptional, and I am very grateful to them for enriching my musical education.
Additional Comments: Umm... I'm fervently looking for steady full-time employment, if anyone has any leads!
Posted: 2/06

Most recent position held: K-12 Choral/General Music Director, Pinconning, Mich. (current)
Honors, Publications, Accomplishments, News Items: 10 years in Pinconning. Surviving budget cuts!
Memories: Friends, performing, and Doc!
Additional Comments: A great wife and two awesome kids: Elizabeth (November 1999) and Matthew (July 2003).
Posted: 11/06

Most recent position held: Activity Assistant, Friendship Village of Dublin, Ohio (current)
Honors, Publications, Accomplishments, News Items: I currently run activities in a nursing home. My husband, Bill, and I occasionally play for the residents. I'm in school full time to become a Physical Therapist Assistant. When I graduate, I would like to get experience in orthopedics, especially repetitive stress injuries and eventually move on to working with injured musicians.
Memories: My favorite memory of the WMU School of Music is meeting my husband Bill.
Posted: 11/03; Updated 10/05

Most recent position held: Operations Manager/Artistic Administrator, Houghton, Mich. (current)
Honors, Publications, Accomplishments, News Items: ArtServe Michigan Grant for Composition; Four world premieres in the past three years, one upcoming in March 2004; Principal Percussion/Timpanist for Keweenaw Symphony Orchestra; A few small commissions; Program note annotator for the Pine Mountain Music Festival’s orchestra and chamber music concerts.
Memories: My instructors: Ramon Zupko, Matthew Steel, C. Curtis-Smith, Jim Schwall, and Robert Ricci.
Posted: 1/04

Most recent position held: Music Therapist, Long Beach, Calif. (current)
Honors, Publications, Accomplishments, News Items: I am working as a music therapist/fieldwork and internship supervisor at Fairview Developmental Center in Costa Mesa, Calif. This fall I will be enrolled at California State University, Long Beach, getting my master's degree in trombone performance, studying with James Miller of the Los Angeles Philharmonic.
Memories: I don't know if I have a specific favorite memory; I just loved being a music major at WMU. Dalton was a special place for me. There was a real sense of community. The music therapy program was great as well as the trombone studio.
Posted: 5/07

Most recent position held: Organist, First United Methodist Church, South Lyon, Mich. (current)
Honors, Publications, Accomplishments, News Items: Received the Master of Music degree in keyboard instruments from the University of Michigan. I am also the choral accompanist at South Lyon High School in South Lyon, MI.
Posted: 8/03; Updated 10/05

Most recent position held: Systems Integrity Analyst, National City, Kalamazoo, Mich. (current)
Memories: It was a special time and a special place with many very special people. How can I pick from the "New Structures in Sound" series, performing under Herb Butler, grad-assisting for Peter Pan and Cosi, and hours upon hours with our "Brass Offering"?
Additional Comments: While my partner (26 years) and I were moving into our current home, I uncovered a sizeable box of programs from Kanley Chapel convocations and Oakland Recital Hall performances I attended, accompanied, or otherwise participated in. How wonderful it was, as I leafed through each of them, to revisit the moments, the music, and especially the people! We’re still in Kalamazoo, but hope to retire eventually to either the California desert or Hawaii.
Posted: 8/03

Most recent position held: Director of Bands, Niles Ring Lardner Middle School, Niles, Mich. (current)
Memories: Playing with Jazz Orchestra, Bronco Band, and making many friends at the School of Music.
Additional Comments: I have been a successful educator and director for 20 years now. I owe much to the faculty of WMU. I still play trumpet with the Lake Effect Big Band and soprano cornet with the Southwestern Michigan College Brass Band.
Posted: 8/07

Most recent position held: Law Student, George Washington University, Washington, D.C. (current)
Honors, Publications, Accomplishments, News Items: After completing a Master of Arts degree in history at George Washington University in 2005, I began work on a law degree at GW. As a master's student, I was awarded a Graduate Assistantship with GW, which I continue to hold.
Memories: The camaraderie! Dalton (Center) felt like such a community.
Posted: 5/06

Most recent position held: Singer, New York City Opera, New York, N.Y. (current)
Memories: I have had many. The faculty, the other students, and the facilities there were great.
Posted: 8/03

Most recent position held: Cataloging/Serials Librarian, Southern University, Baton Rouge, La. (current)
Honors, Publications, Accomplishments, News Items: Charter member of the Baton Rouge Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Alpha Iota, established 2000. Faculty Advisor to SAI's Kappa Kappa Chapter at Southern University. Received the SAI Sword of Honor, awarded by the Baton Rouge Alumnae in May 2006.
Memories: Peter Schickele and PDQ Bach -- playing for him (them?) as a member of the orchestra and smaller ensembles in Miller Auditorium, aiding and abetting all the hilarious antics!
Additional Comments: I'm proud to be a WMU grad, and thrilled to see the national and international recognition for the School of Music.
Posted: 10/06

Most recent position held: Choral Music Director, Kenowa Hills High School, Grand Rapids, Mich. (current)
Honors, Publications, Accomplishments, News Items: Completed master's degree from WMU in 2000.
Memories: Life as a Troll, singing in the Chorale, Phi Mu Alpha on Thursday nights, class with Dr. O'Hearn, friendships with other students.
Posted: 8/03

Most recent position held: Radio Personality, WaY FM, Kalamazoo/Grand Rapids, Mich. (current)
Memories: Being among the first to use the brand new Dalton Center. I came to Western in the fall of 1982. It was awesome!
Posted: 8/03

Most recent position held: Independent Teacher, Richland, Mich. (current)
Memories: Being among the first to use the brand new Dalton Center. I came to Western in the fall of 1982. It was awesome!
Posted: 12/04

Most recent position held: Middle School Band Director/Elementary Music Teacher, Knapp Charter Academy, Grand Rapids, Mich. (current)
Posted: 8/07

Most recent position held: INTEGRIS Bass Behavioral Health Hospital for Children and Adolescents, Enid, Okla. (current)
Honors, Publications, Accomplishments, News Items:My hobby of tap dancing turned into a teaching position at a local dance studio. I have been involved in musical theater through the studio as well.
Memories: I have so many fond memories of Western, but I would have to say that being a part of Bronco Marching Band provided me with so many experiences – a lot of learning experiences on and off the field!
Additional Comments: Go Broncos! Posted: 5/05

Most recent position held: Choral Director/Drama Teacher, Benzie County Central Schools, Benzonia, Mich. (current)
Additional Comments: Pursuing master's degree in vocal music education at VanderCook College of Music in Chicago, Ill.
Posted: 4/04; Updated 10/05

Most recent position held: Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Ore. (current)
Honors, Publications, Accomplishments, News Items: Gave birth to second daughter, Margaret Elizabeth, on September 27, 2005. First daughter, Kate, turned two years old on Christmas Eve this year (2005). I am currently working in Education Administration at Oregon Health & Science University. My husband, Greg, and I love living in the Pacific Northwest!
Additional Comments: So great to reconnect with WMU and the School of Music! What wonderful memories. Please keep in touch with me at <shellyc@verizon.net>.
Posted: 2/06

Most recent position held: Guidance Counselor, Howell Public Schools, Howell, Mich. (current)
Honors, Publications, Accomplishments, News Items: After 12 years as Middle School Band Director at McPherson and Highlander Way Middle Schools, I have been counseling Howell High School students for the last seven years.
Memories: I was selected by Richard Suddendorf as the student conductor of the Kalamazoo Youth Band (1985?)
Additional Comments: I am especially proud to sign the counselor portions of my students' WMU college applications!!!
Posted: 3/07

Most recent position held: Agent, Forget Computers Ltd. (current)
Honors, Publications, Accomplishments, News Items: Recently founded jazz record label, 251 Records. Produced and released debut album on 251 Records by Ellen Winters (Wingertzahn).
Memories: Thursday night rehearsals with GC II. I loved the hard work followed by the knowledge of having no classes on Friday!
Posted: 1/04

Most recent position held: Musical Director of Broadway show "Movin' Out," U.S. tour (current)
Honors, Publications, Accomplishments, News Items: Taught piano and ear training at Western and Kalamazoo College. Wrote, played, and sang with rock band Knee Deep Shag. Received Gilmore Grant to record award-winning album with Butterfat Trio. Toured with "Mamma Mia" for a year. Musical director for "Menopause the Musical" in Chicago.
Memories: Teaching my first piano class...playing Ravel with the orchestra...The great friends and musicians!
Posted: 8/07

Most recent position held: Assistant Tasting Room Manager, Justin Vineyards and Winery, Paso Robles, Calif. (current)
Memories: All of our University Chorale concerts and tours with Mel Ivey were wonderful! I can still see, hear, and "feel" them even today!
Posted: 9/06

Most recent position held: Assistant Professor, Virginia Tech (current)
Honors, Publications, Accomplishments, News Items: I will be performing the Shostakovich Piano Quintet in October 2006 with the Audubon Quartet.
Memories: Gosh! So many: Late night practice breaks in the halls of the practice room wing, Tower of Power performing in the Recital Hall, the first Gilmore Keyboard Festival...
Additional Comments: Now that I have attended and/or taught at several other institutions of higher education, I have a much finer appreciation for the organization of the concert halls, the "Trolls," and the general management of that operation. Carl, you are the best!
Posted: 7/06

Most recent position held: Director of Choirs, Basic High School, Henderson, Nev. (current)
Posted: 10/06

Most recent position held: Retired
Posted: 8/03

Most recent position held: Teacher, U-32, Montpelier, Vt. (current)
Posted: 9/06

Most recent position held: Instrumental Music Teacher, John Bartram High School, Philadelphia, Penn. (current)
Honors, Publications, Accomplishments, News Items:Performing Copland Third Symphony, Pictures at an Exhibition, and Verdi Requiem as a trombonist with the North Penn Symphony Orchestra, Lansdale, Penn., this coming season. My son is burning up the saxophone, and my oldest daughter will be starting flute this fall.
Memories: Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia meetings; eating lunch with the faculty at Bernhard Center during summer sessions -- where it was a cardinal rule to NEVER "talk shop;" playing with that monster brass section in Symphony Band -- so many of those guys and girls went on to college and professional gigs.
Additional Comments: I bet Scott Boerma NEVER forgets HIS first game at the University of Michigan as director of the Marching Band...
Posted: 3/07; Updated: 9/07

Most recent position held: Director of Bands, North High School, Bakersfield, Calif. (current)
Posted: 12/05

Most recent position held: Principal, Jenison High School, Jenison, Mich. (current)
Honors, Publications, Accomplishments, News Items: President, OK Conference Red, Metro, & Green Divisions; Chairperson, OK Conference Expansion Visitation Committee; Newsweek's Best High Schools in America (2003, 2005, 2006), Top-20 Comunities for Music Education, 2001-06.
Memories: Jazz Band tours with Bobby Davidson, Stmphonic Band with Eddie Green, Jazz Band Concert with Clark Terry, and hanging out with friends and faculty in the Music Building!
Additional Comments: Married to Mary Jo (VanHattum) Dievendorf for 27 years, three daughters: Kelly (24), Lindsay (20), Kathryn (18). Kelly graduated from WMU in 2005 with a Bachelor of Vocal Music Performance degree. Mark continues to play the trombone and sing weekly with The Hip Pocket, a Grand Rapids based 10 piece R & B band, and also performed with Johnny Mathis, Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons, Bobby Vinton, Linda Ronstadt, Aaron Neville, Regis Philbin, Susan Lucci, Patti LaBelle, The Temptations, and others over the past few years. Mark taught Instrumental and Vocal Music in Grand Rapids and Kentwood for 8.5 years before moving to administrative positions in Rochester Hills, Holly, and Jenison.
Posted: 3/07

Most recent position held: Ph.D. Candidate/Adjunct Faculty, SUNY Stony Brook, New York, N.Y. (current)
Honors, Publications, Accomplishments, News Items: Compositions have been performed throughout the US, Canada and Europe. Active collaboration with visual artists including (Dis)Ease by Christa Erickson on display at the Montreal Museum of Contemporary Art through 2006. Lectures on contemporary music, arts, and culture given in and around New York City. In addition to composing, in philosophy and aesthetics earning an Advanced Certificate in Philosophy and the Arts from SUNY Stony Brook.
Posted: 6/04

Most recent position held: Musical Director/Music Producer, Grand Haven, Mich. (current)
Honors, Publications, Accomplishments, News Items: I am a sound designer/music producer for a music library based in Ocala, Fla. called "Digital Juice." I am also the co-owner/musical director for a 12 piece private event orchestra (wedding/corporate) in the Chicagoland area, employing some of WMU's best: Katrin (Mathews) Drost, Ben Scott, Tim Brent, Shawn Sommer, Vance Okraszewski, Aaron McEvers, and the list goes on! Recently, as a songwriter/music producer, I received VH1's song of the year award finalist in the category of Pop/Rock <www.michaeltdrost.com>, and my orchestra was voted, through a blind poll, by Modern Bride publications as one of the six best ensembles in wedding entertainment in Illinois <www.onthedancefloor.com>.
Memories: I met my wife, and many friends that I continue to share musical relationships with, at WMU. For that I am grateful!
Additional Comments: I reside in Grand Haven, Mich., with my wife, Katrin Drost (Mathews), of six years and our three beautiful children: Emilia, Josef, and Helen. Constantly discerning whether or not I should return to WMU for a master's degree. :)
Posted: 5/07

Most recent position held: Assistant Professor/Music Librarian, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Ill. (current)
Honors, Publications, Accomplishments, News Items: Michael and Kristin Duffy are pleased to announce the birth of a daughter, Nora Therese, on November 18, 2005.
Posted: 2/06

Most recent position held: Assistant Band Director, Summit Academy Middle School, Romulus, Mich. (current)
Memories: Going to studio parties at Mr. Wong's house and playing that Donkey Conga game!
Posted: 5/07

Most recent position held: Attorney, Winter Park, Fla. (current)
Honors, Publications, Accomplishments, News Items: Attorney specializing in Family Law since 1994. Graduated from the University of Miami School of Law in 1994. Presently work at a very small firm near Orlando.
Memories: Late night practice sessions with my friends at Dalton Center. All of the great concerts and master classes. Dave Rothstein, Amy Walsh, Jenny, Beth, Bunky, and the rest of The Gang. My great roommates, Heidi and Ingrid. Music school was such a blast! I would do it all over again if I could.
Posted: 8/03

Most recent position held: Paralegal, Washington, D.C. (current)
Honors, Publications, Accomplishments, News Items: Invited guest of Ambassador Bader Omar Al-Dafa, who is a 1975 graduate of WMU.
Memories: High Noon at Dalton was always a favorite of mine. It’s wonderful to have all this creativity and talent around you at all times.
Posted: 3/05

Most recent position held: Band Director, Jenison Junior High School, Jenison, Mich. (current)
Memories: So many! The Brazil Tour in 2003 was one of the best.
Posted: 10/07

Most recent position held: Strings/Vocal Teacher Grades 4-7, Cincinnati, Ohio (current)
Honors, Publications, Accomplishments, News Items: Member of Pi Kappa Lambda, American String Teacher's Association, MENC-Ohio Music Education Association.
Memories: The lounge, and the family that we created, and laughing with my friends there. And meeting my future husband, Scott Grupke.
Posted: 2/06

Most recent position held: Director of Bands, Algonac Community Schools, Mich. (current)
Honors, Publications, Accomplishments, News Items: Director of Bands, Bay City Central HS 1994-2001; in Algonac since then. Unit director of the 2005 and 2006 M.C.G.C. Percussion Michigan A State Champions Algonac WAVE Percussion Ensemble <http://www.wavepercussion.bravehost.com>; 2006 "Excellent" rating at Dixie Classic Festival in Chicago; owner/operator of Educator's Music Service, providing custom drill writing, marching wind and percussion arrangements and consultation for marching programs. Daughter, Deanna- 9, and son, Tristan- 5 months.
Memories:Goulash; Inside Out at Chaps on Main; taking huge U-Haul trucks loaded with gear flying through the S-curves on 131 in Grand Rapids [the police could never prove we did it!]; the WMU marching band in Colon, MI (goooooo Magi!); Saturday mornings in Miller Auditorium; hanging out with James Barnes and hearing some wild stories; Pablo's Pond; going to convocation every Wednesday thinking I would hate it and just sleep through it and usually being wrong. I heard that Taco Grande was gone... oh, the humanity...
Posted: 3/07

Most recent position held: Project Director, AT&T, St. Louis, Mo. (current)
Honors, Publications, Accomplishments, News Items: Best English Live Recording (1994, 1995). Multiple United States & International (EU) Patents for Software Design (2002, 2003, 2004).
Memories: Late nights in practice rooms and the studios (oh, the recitals I've listened to!) The whole crew working hard to produce excellent products: Benzo, Joel, John, Jeremy, Brian, Mike, LaVoid... Hanging out in the halls, marching band practice, Suddendorf, Bilbo's, Lora, and Gloria...
Additional Comments: After WMU, changed focus from music production to software design with AT&T in Chicago (10 yrs). Recently relocated to St. Louis, MO (3 yrs). Enjoying quiet suburban existence - balancing rigors of family and career.
Posted: 2/06

Most recent position held: Owner, Concerto Music, Vernon Hills, Ill. (current)
Honors, Publications, Accomplishments, News Items: 1986 Scholarship to Interlochen International Music Camp and John Philip Sousa Award. Starting a new education business called Concerto Music offering classes in band, music, and kindermusik to start in fall 2007. I act in and direct community and professional theatre productions and perform professionally in orchestra pits
Memories: Spending time in Dalton Center. Participating in concerts and other events.
Posted: 4/07

Most recent position held: Band Director, Thornapple-Kellogg Middle School, Middleville, Mich. (current)
Memories: All the great friends I made.
Posted: 8/03

Most recent position held: Instrumental Director, Albion Public Schools, Albion, Mich. (current)
Posted: 10/05

Most recent position held: Music Therapist, Birmingham, Mich. (current)
Honors, Publications, Accomplishments, News Items: Board certified in music therapy in June 2006!
Memories: Having so many great friendships so close by, where we could see each other so often in Dalton, on practice breaks, or hang out for awhile between music history cram sessions!
Posted: 8/07

Most recent position held: Band Director, Grandville Middle School, Grandville, Mich. (current)
Honors, Publications, Accomplishments, News Items: Eighth grade band performed at the Michigan Music Conference in January 2006.
Memories: I have too many to choose just one.
Posted: 8/07

Most recent position held: English/music teacher, Jacobus Fruytier School, The Netherlands (current)
Honors, Publications, Accomplishments, News Items: Began at WMU with a degree in K-12 instrumental music education (BM '01). Continued with a masters in organ performance (MM '03). During fourth year of teaching English abroad, received the national "Language Teacher of the Year" award for 2006 in The Netherlands.
Posted: 3/07

Most recent position held: Youth Director, Vicksburg United Methodist Church, Vicksburg, Mich. (current)
Posted: 12/03

Most recent position held: Lecturer of Musicianship Studies, DePaul University, Chicago, Ill. (current)
Honors, Publications, Accomplishments, News Items: Gregory J. Hutter holds degrees from Western Michigan University (BM), the University of Michigan (MM), and Northwestern University (DM). He has served on the music faculties of Northwestern University and Concordia University at River Forest (IL) and is currently serving on the music faculty at DePaul University in Chicago. His compositions have been performed by the Moravian Philharmonic Orchestra, the Society for New Music (Syracuse), Musica Moderna (Poland), the Cassatt Quartet, Pinotage, and many other ensembles and individual performers. His music has been presented at many leading contemporary music festivals and societal organizations throughout North America and Europe, including the Festival Musica Moderna (Lodz, Poland), several Society of Composers, Inc. (SCI) national and regional conferences, June in Buffalo, Electronic Music Midwest, the Florida Annual Electro-Acoustic Music Festival (University of Florida), the Society of Electro-Acoustic Music in the United States (SEAMUS) National Conference, the American New Arts Festival (Akron), the North American Music Festival (Boca Raton), and the Vienna Modern Masters Eighth International Festival of New Music for Orchestra and Chorus in the Czech Republic. His music has been recognized with awards and honors from the Center for Creative Arts (Austin Peay State University), the Ladislav Kubik International Prize in Composition, the American Composers Forum/Minnesota Orchestra Readings, the Chicago Union League Civic and Arts Foundation, the Britten-on-the-Bay International Competition, the SCI/ASCAP Competition, the American Composers Orchestra, the Illinois Arts Council, as well as receiving various awards from the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP). Upon graduating from Northwestern University, Dr. Hutter was the recipient of the William T. Faricy Award for Creative Music. His many distinguished teachers have included Ramon Zupko, C. Curtis-Smith, Michael Daugherty, William Bolcom, Evan Chambers, M. William Karlins, Alan Stout, and Marta Ptaszynska.
Memories: Of my three academic institutions, Dalton was BY FAR the most enjoyable place to work. I also had some of the best (and hardest) teachers at WMU – for which I will be eternally grateful.
Posted: 1/04

Most recent position held: Graduate Student -- Euphonium Performance, University of North Texas (current)
Posted: 3/05

Most recent position held: Music Director/Conductor, Imperial Valley Symphony, Imperial, Calif. (current)
Honors, Publications, Accomplishments, News Items: On June 10, 2006, after 35+ years in music education, I retired as Emeritus Professor of Music at Imperial Valley College, having served as the Music Department Head for the past 17 years. Among the honors I've received are the Rafael Santos Award given annually to the Outstanding Community College Professor (Imperial Valley College Academic Senate, 2006); the California State Academic Senate Hayward Award Nominee (Imperial Valley College Academic Senate, 1996); and the President's Distinguished Service Award (IVC, 1991). I continue as the founding Music Director/Conductor of the Imperial Valley Symphony where I have just concluded my 32nd season with the world premiere of Micah Levy's "The Probably Untrue Story of Mary (Who) Had a Little Lamb." When not busy conducting, or playing in the Imperial Valley String Quartet, I publish arrangements for string quartet (currently over 165 with more on the way) at <http://members.sibeliusmusic.com/jjacklich>. A more complete summary is available at <www.imperial.edu/music/Resume_Joel_Jacklich.html>.
Posted: 6/04; Updated: 7/06

Most recent position held: Professor Emeritus of Music (Voice/Choral), University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Honors, Publications, Accomplishments, News Items: Founder/Director of the Whitewater Singers Chamber Choir, which in 9-1/2 seasons has done 15 performance of sacred music and 35 benefit dinner/concerts which helped raise $91,658 for many worthy causes.
Posted: 12/04

Memories: Performing at Miller Auditorium, both in "Jesus Christ Superstar" and in Gold Company 2!
Additional Comments: My time at Dalton Center has continued to resonate throughout my life and instilled in me a deep appreciation for the arts that continues today with my kids learning about all types of music (especially vocal jazz!) and playing in band.
Posted: 10/07

Most recent position held: Professional Singer, Miami, Fla. (current)
Honors, Publications, Accomplishments, News Items: Chad has been a member of the young artist programs of the Chicago Opera Theater, Florida Grand Opera, the Santa Fe Opera's Apprentice Artist Program for Singers and the Young American Artist Program at the Glimmerglass Opera. He has been a soloist with the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra, AIMS Festival Orchestra and the Symphony of the Americas. He has received prizes from the Young Patronesses of the Florida Grand Opera Vocal Competition, NATS regional and state vocal competitions, the Anna Sosenko Artist Assist Trust and the National Foundation for the Advancement of the Arts. Future engagements include the Glimmerglass Opera Concert Tour, Opera Omaha and Lyric Opera San Diego. Currently, Chad can be seen in Britten's Paul Bunyan with the Florida Grand Opera.
Memories: Going to and giving concerts at Dalton Center Recital Hall. What a great place to sing!!
Additional Comments:WMU gave me a great start prior to going into the opera business.
Posted: 2/05

Most recent position held: Director of Bands, Standish-Sterling Central Public Schools, Standish, Mich. (current)
Memories: Having the opportunity to perform with some of the finest musicians in the state and touring with the jazz groups with which I played.
Posted: 12/05

Most recent position held: Music Director, Loyola High School, Los Angeles, Calif. (current)
Honors, Publications, Accomplishments, News Items: Received Master of Music degree in choral conducting from the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music; Student at the Aspen Music Festival Film Scoring Program; Conductor of Loyola High School of Los Angeles; Former Conductor at Muskegon Community College; Music Director at Toluca Lake United Methodist Church in North Hollywood, Calif.
Memories: Performing Mahler’s 8th Symphony.
Posted: 1/04

Most recent position held: Director of Querétaro Youth Band; Trombone Instructor at the Fine Arts School of the State College Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro; and Arranger and Assistant to the Director of the State Band of Querétaro, Mexico (current).
Honors, Publications, Accomplishments, News Items: Previously was the brass instructor at the Conservatorio J. Guadalupe Velazquez and also taught music at a seminary in Querétaro. Coordinated several music festivals in Querétaro and was a winner of a state cultural grant.
Additional Comments: Proud mother of a nine-month old who has an affinity for computer keyboards.
Posted: 2/05

Most recent position held: Adjunct Professor of Trombone & Low Brass, North Central College, Naperville, Ill.; and Instructor of Low Brass, Harper College, Palatine, Ill. (current)
Honors, Publications, Accomplishments, News Items:Currently a freelance trombonist in and around Chicago, also finishing DM at Northwestern University. Along with freelancing, teach at North Central College in Naperville, Ill. and Harper College in Palatine, Ill.
Posted: 6/04; Updated: 12/04

Most Recent Position Held: DMA Student -- Viola Performance, University of Southern Mississippi (current)
Honors, Publications, Accomplishments, News Items: MM - Viola Performance, University of Akron, Ohio; 2003 Member of Pi Kappa Lambda Memories: Dalton Center was my home away from home when I was studying there. You can never appreciate the facilities until you leave them and go elsewhere. Dalton Center has one of the best music facilities around and WMU should be proud of that. Keep the halls buzzing with wonderful music for it will be remembered.
Posted: 10/03

Most recent position held: Entertainer, Howl at the Moon, Tamarac, Fla. (current)
Honors, Publications, Accomplishments, News Items: I have been working as a musician for 18 years in a number of different capacities. I have lived a bit of a nomadic life, finally settling in Ft. Lauderdale, where I still spend my nights entertaining for a living. I also spend time during the day caring for my wonderful children and writing.
Memories: My favorite memories of WMU are everything from singing in the University Chorale to playing the saxophone in the Jazz Band, Symphonic Band, and even once in the Symphony directed by Mr. Frey. On the other end of the spectrum, I enjoyed hosting some great parties for our students in the house by Bronson Park and spending hours in the practice rooms writing and singing songs.
Additional Comments: Although I never received a degree from Western or any other college, I consider the years spent studying and interacting with musical people of all types to be an important step in my musical and personal growth. I now enjoy being able to play piano, bass guitar, drums, and saxophone on my job, and I attribute it to the things I learned as a young man at Western.
Posted: 2/06

Most Recent Position Held: Music Director, Opera Department, Peabody Conservatory of Music, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Md. (current)
Honors, Publications, Accomplishments, News Items: Conducted Britten's Turn of the Screw for Opera Vivente, Nov. 2005, Assistant Conductor for Loren Maazel's Chateauville Foundation production of same, May 2006; Associate Conductor/Coach, Le Nozze di Figaro, Peabody Opera Theatre, Nov. 2006; Conductor, Amahl and the Night Visitors, Opera Vivente, Dec. 2006; Conductor, Rape of Lucretta, Peabody Chamber Opera, Feb. 2007 and Assistant Conductor for Loren Maazel's Chateauville Foundation production of same, April, 2007; UPCOMING engagements: Conductor, Postcard from Morocco, Peabody Opera Theatre, Nov. 2007; Conductor, Orpheus in the Underworld, March, 2008, Opera Vivente; Vocal Coach, Conductor, Fairbanks (Alaska) Summer Arts Festival, Opera/Musical Theatre, Summer 2006, Summer 2007.
Memories:Chorus with Mel Ivey; playing the Poulenc Two-Piano Concerto with the WMU Orchestra and Terry Turner-Jones; lessons with Steven Hesla and Phyllis Rappeport.
Additional Comments:What a terrific place to get a solid musical education!
Posted: 6/04; Updated: 3/07

Most recent position held: Music Store Owner, Dublin, Calif. (current)
Honors, Publications, Accomplishments, News Items: Received Master of Music degree in choral conducting from Oakland University, 1990; taught choral music in the Chippewa Valley School District, Utica, Mich. 1985-89; moved to San Francisco, Calif. in 1990. Directed and performed in various church choirs and vocal ensembles. Eventually started my own print music store, Camerata Music, in 1995; continue to perform in a variety of choral groups and manage to direct choirs now and then. Most of my time is spent running Camerata Music which provides a unique and successful print service for vocal and instrumental musicians throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.
Memories: Can't choose just one. Have many fond memories of the excellent professors I studied with: Phyllis Rappeport, Mel Ivey, Jack Frey, Joan Boucher, David Sheldon, Ramon Zupko, and Curtis Curtis-Smith in addition to the great administrators: Don Bullock and Carl Doubleday. Fondly remember East Campus music classes, Grand Chorus, Bilbo's Pizza, Electronics 101, Dionysus Greek Restaurant, Bach to Bach, Boogie Records, swans in the pond near the Valley residence halls, the "new" Dalton Center, Music Convocation, Treva Reed Music, The Ground Round, and the Campus Theatre.
Additional Comments: I will never regret my decision to study music at WMU. It was about as close to a perfect college experience as one could hope for. Sometimes I wish I could travel back to 1983 and just relive a bit of my time there (perhaps not too close to juries or finals!). For any of the faculty and staff from my era that may still be there to read this, "Thank you." I use the knowledge and skills I acquired from my studies there every day of my life.
Posted: 3/05

Most recent position held: Assistant Director of Housing and Residence Life, Eastern Mennonite University (current)
Memories: My favorite memory of the School of Music was during convocation when an African drum ensemble had the entire audience on its feet dancing.
Posted: 3/05; Updated: 10/06

Most recent position held: Project Manager, Alfred Publishing Co. Inc., Los Angeles, Calif. (current)
Honors, Publications, Accomplishments, News Items: Concert Band Publications: Honor and Glory, Alfred Publishing; A Merry Mozart Christmas, Alfred Publishing; Heroes of Flight, Alfred Publishing; Campfire Sketches, Alfred Publishing; Golliwogg’s Cakewalk, Alfred Publishing. Choral Publications: Kyrie Eleison, SATB, Alfred Publishing; Benedictus, SATB and SAB, Alfred Publishing; Cantate Domino, SAB and 2 part, Alfred Publishing. Text: Sing at First Sight: Foundations in Choral Sight Singing (Spring 2004), Alfred Publishing.
Posted: 2/04

Most recent position held: Staff Instructor, Teachers College, Columbia University (current)
Honors, Publications, Accomplishments, News Items: Doctoral Fellow in Music Education, Teachers College, Columbia University (2003-); Program Coordinator for Music-in-Education, New England Conservatory (2001-2003); Presented sessions on Intern Experiences and Educational Outreach at the Music-in-Education National Consortium Conference in Atlanta (June 2003); Ed.M. from Harvard University Graduate School of Education (2001); Composed and presented guest tribute for Judith Korzenik, John Landrum Bryant Lecture Performance Series.
Memories: Just one??? Most of them center around rehearsals and performances, including Carmina Burana with the KSO, and the Verdi Requiem with the USO and the University Chorale.
Additional Comments: It was great to see the Wind and Brass Quintets at Carnegie Hall this weekend. The concert was wonderful, and it was equally exciting to hear from Doc and others, how the School of Music at WMU has grown!
Posted: 11/03

Most recent position held: Sr. Product Mgr. R&D/Data, Green Bay, Wis. (current)
Honors, Publications, Accomplishments, News Items: I am the current Technical VP of the Associated Carrier Group.
Memories: Singing with Gold Company! Touring with Janis Seigel from Manhatan Transfer with Gold Company. The annual Miller shows were great!
Additional Comments: I would like updates on all Gold Company Alumni, shows and dates to GC Miller shows!
Posted: 3/07

Most recent position held: School Psychologist, Whitmore Lake Public Schools, Whitmore Lake, Mich. (current)
Honors, Publications, Accomplishments, News Items: Graduated with Ed.S. in 1998 from Andrews University; published an article in the School Psychology Review (2001) and the School Psychology Communique (2000); currently doctoral candidate in educational leadership at Andrews University.
Memories: Marching band trips!
Posted: 7/06

Most recent position held: Head of Alternative Sales & Marketing, Tommy Boy Entertainment, New York, N.Y. (current)
Memories: Prof. Uchimura tossing his baton 20 feet in the air while conducting Dvorak's New World Symphony at Miller. It landed in the second violins and was handed back to him.
Posted: 12/05

Most recent position held: Teacher, Schoolcraft High School, Schoolcraft, Mich. (current)
Memoriess: Jazz Orchestra Tour, Carnegie Hall, May 5, 1990. Great teachers- Trent Kynaston and Richard Suddendorf
Posted: 3/07

Most recent position held: Director of Bands, Clarkston Middle School, Clarkston, Mich. (current)
Honors, Publications, Accomplishments, News Items: Earlier this year, I was nominated by a former student into Who's Who in American Teachers. I was also inducted into the American School Band Directors Association in June at the Columbus, OH conference.
Memories: All the great times in the marching band and all the lifelong friendships that were started there. I also remember performing Elsa's Procession in Ann Arbor at Hill Auditorium with the 1 O'Clock Symphonic Band conducted by Mr. Eddie Green. I believe it was the January 1978 conference. Our performance was incredible!
Posted: 8/03

Most recent position held: Assistant Band Director, University of Notre Dame, South Bend, Ind. (current)
Honors, Publications, Accomplishments, News Items: After leaving WMU, I taught in the Eau Claire (MI) public schools for two years. I then moved to Tallahassee, FL, where I was accepted into the graduate program at Florida State University. As a graduate assistant at FSU, I completed my master's degree in music education in 2003 and my master's degree in music therapy in 2005. I then moved back to the area, and I am currently one of the assistant band directors at the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, IN.
Posted: 10/05

Most recent position held: Executive Director, Brattleboro Senior Meals, Inc., Brattleboro, Vt. (current)
Memories: Playing viola at the Jazz Festival at Elmhurst College with the first jazz orchestra and Trent Kynaston's rendition of Spain.
Posted: 2/05

Most recent position held: Director of Music, Asbury UMC and Jerome UMC, Springfield, Ill. (current)
Honors, Publications, Accomplishments, News Items: I own and operate my own tour company, providing group and individual tours throughout the United States and Canada, and expanding to the European market later this year (2006). Tours are transported via luxury motorcoach, air travel, and rail travel. We have a terrific Web site that I have designed and update regularly at <www.maxifuntours.com>. I will receive my master's degree from Benedictine University in May 2007 in organization development and behavior. My hubby, Tim, and I celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary on December 18, 2005. We have three children - Jennifer (24, who is currently in college) and twins Melissa (22, who is in the U.S. Army) & Michael (22, who is currently in college) - plus three beautiful grandchildren. I continue to work with my music and compose gospel music.
Memories: All the famous performers that I met while practicing on the Schlicker organ at Miller Auditorium - Hall & Oates, Neil Sedaka, Harry Chapin, Marcel Marceau (although he didn't say much!). My absolute favorite memory was being able to beg my way through the officers (KGB?) guarding the doors to the backstage of Miller Auditorium to meet the conductor of the Leningrad Symphony Orchestra. His wife heard me begging the guards to let me meet him, took me by the hand and led me back to his dressing room. What a joy and honor to meet such a talented individual!
Posted: 12/05; Updated: 7/06

Most recent position held: Adjunct Faculty, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minn. (current)
Honors, Publications, Accomplishments, News Items: Teacher of the Alexander Technique at the University of Minnesota for six years; AmSAT certified teacher of the Alexander Technique; Private teaching studio; Trombonist with the Rochester (MN) Orchestra for six years; receive invitations nationwide to present Alexander Technique workshops and give lessons to musicians and teachers.
Memories: Enjoyed the performing ensembles, tours, guest artist recitals, and master classes.
Additional Comments: Thank you for the opportunity to give you an update.
Posted: 3/04

Most recent position held: Permanent Substitute Teacher, Washington Elementary, Coloma, Mich. (current)
Memories: I really enjoyed my three years in Western's choral ensembles. I will never forget my last concert with Collegiate Singers.
Posted: 2/05

Most recent position held: Advertising Executive, Detroit, Mich. (current)
Memories: The WMU Bronco Marching Band. Those were the best times, and I made many lifelong friends through the School of Music.
Posted: 8/03

Most recent position held: Social Worker, Community Mental Health Services of Muskegon County, Muskegon, Mich. (current)
Honors, Publications, Accomplishments, News Items: Received Master of Social Work degree from Grand Valley State University in 1998.
Memories: I have so many wonderful memories of my years at WMU and the School of Music that there are just too many to mention.
Additional Comments: If I could do it all over again, I would.
Posted: 8/03

Most recent position held: Special Education Teacher, Katy, Texas (current)
Memories: Being part of the Troll Patrol - what an honor!
Posted: 6/07

Most recent position held: Master’s Student in Music Education, Northwestern University, Evanston, Ill. (current)
Honors, Publications, Accomplishments, News Items:After teaching general music for two years in suburban Detroit, I moved to Chicago to work on my master's degree in music education at Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill.
Posted: 12/04

Most recent position held: Director of Bands & General Music, St. Hugo of the Hills School, Bloomfield Hills, Mich. (current)
Memories: My favorite memory was missing the GC II tour bus and driving to Stevens Point, Wisconsin on my own in order to perform with the group.
Posted: 1/05

Most recent position held: Director of Choirs, Alma College, Alma, Mich. (current)
Honors, Publications, Accomplishments, News Items: 2007: Bass arias in Bach "Easter Oratorio" and "Magnificat" with Grand Rapids Symphony Orchestra; Bass arias in "Messiah" with Saginaw Choral Society. 2006: Bass solos in Haydn "Mass in a Time of War" with Grand Rapids Symphony Orchestra; SSA song "The Sea Witch" published by Alliance. Pam and I have four grown children: Jennifer, Christian, Wilson, and Elizabeth.
Memories: Mel Ivey, Shelly, Brad, JoAnn, Doug, Bruce, et. al.
Posted: 4/07

Most recent position held: Music Teacher (K-6), Highland Park Elementary School, Bloomington, Ind. (current)
Posted: 12/04

Most recent position held: Band Director, Meads Mill Middle School, Northville, Mich. (current)
Honors, Publications, Accomplishments, News Items: I graduated in 2002 with my master's degree in education. I also have a busy band program with over 350 students in the middle school.
Memories: When Dr. Spradling would invite Suds in to rehearse with us!
Additional Comments: I married a college football player (who would have thought) in 2005. He is also a teacher. We have a 17-month-old daughter. Her name is Addison.
Posted: 6/04; Updated: 10/07

Most recent position held: Director of Vocal Music, Hopkins Jr./Sr. High School, Hopkins, Mich. (current)
Posted: 3/07

Most recent position held: Assistant Professor, The Crane School of Music - SUNY-Potsdam, New York, N.Y. (current)
Posted: 9/06

Most recent position held: Music Therapist, Lowell, Mich. (current)
Honors, Publications, Accomplishments, News Items:I am a board-certified music therapist at the Franciscan Life Process Center (FLPC) in Lowell, Mich. I work in a variety of settings around Kent County, including nursing homes, early intervention play groups, schools and day groups for patients with Parkinson's disease. I also run a Kindermusik program and teach piano at the FLPC.
Memories: The lockers – a beautiful Dalton “orange” color. And meeting my husband, Matt Palmieri. <smile>
Posted: 12/04

Honors, Publications, Accomplishments, News Items: Finished a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in clarinet performance in May 2005 from the University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory of Music. Major research project completed on performance anxiety and its effect on musicians.
Memories: The Spring 1999 Wind Symphony tour of Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji.
Additional Comments: Thanks WMU!
Posted: 8/03; Updated 12/05

Most recent position held: Field Sales Manager, QSP Reader's Digest-Northern Michigan (current)
Memories: Being a Troll; the wonderful smell of Dalton Center; singing a capella in the stairwell; singing with Dr. Ivey, Dr. Hillbish, Dr. Arnold; many great memories - and oh yea - Dr. O'Hearn was awesome!
Additional Comments: Four great years of my life I wouldn't trade for anything. WMU School of Music was a great experience with many great people who will never be forgotten. I learned many great things that have applied to the business world.
Posted: 1/04; Updated 8/07

Most recent position held: Percussionist in the U.S. Coast Guard Band, New London, Conn. (current)
Honors, Publications, Accomplishments, News Items: Graduated from Southern Methodist University (Dallas, TX) in 2003 with a Master of Music degree in percussion performance.
Posted: 1/04

Most recent position held: oboe/English horn, Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra, Mt. Dora/Clermont, Fla. (current)
Honors, Publications, Accomplishments, News Items: I am also a member of the Walt Disney World Candlelight Orchestra and a substitute musician on oboe and English horn with the Orlando Philharmonic.
Memories: The Austin Street parties!
Posted: 8/07

Most Recent Position Held: Director of Bands, Douglas Anderson School of the Arts, Jacksonville, Fla. (current)
Posted: 10/03

Most recent position held: Elementary Music Specialist, Warren Consolidated Schools, Warren, Mich. (current)
Honors, Publications, Accomplishments, News Items: Completed a Master's of Church Music with an emphasis in handbells in 2005, from Concordia University, Mequon, Wisconsin. Handbell/handchime compositions and arrangements have been published (or accepted for publication) by Red River Music, Jeffers Publishing, Genevox/Lifeway, Harold Flammer, Lorenz Corp., and From The Top Publishing. Perform with the Detroit Handbell Association and other Detroit-area musical groups.
Memories: Working as a band librarian in Leonard Meretta's last year as director of the Symphonic Band.
Additional Comments: Married to Larry Phillips, who I met in WMU band in 1973. Parents of 4 adult children, 3 of whom have attended WMU. Son Benjamin is currently working toward a PhD in Mathematics at WMU. Son Joseph is working part-time on a Master's in Public Administration, also at WMU. We're proud of our kids, and glad they chose the family school!
Posted: 3/07

Most recent position held: Auto Parts Sales, Kalamazoo, Mich. (current)
Posted: 8/03

Most recent position held: Administrative Director, Opus 21, Kalamazoo, Mich. (current)
Memories: Brazil Tour 2003
Posted: 9/06

Most recent position held: Interim Director of Choirs, Beloit College, Beloit, Wis. (current)
Honors, Publications, Accomplishments, News Items: ABD from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, newly married to David Anderson (talented pianist and orchestral conductor) and enjoying my first semester teaching theory and conducting the mixed choir, vocal jazz ensemble and symphonic choir at Beloit College. Next semester I will also conduct/teach "vox feminae" a women's chorus/gender studies class that will focus on one historical period per semester.
Memories: Other than all the talented faculty, administration, staff and my student colleagues? Then it would have to be singing with the choirs -- especially on tour in Europe and NY.
Posted: 11/06

Most recent position held: Director of Bands, Coronado High School, Scottsdale, Ariz. (current)
Honors, Publications, Accomplishments, News Items: Moved from Kalamazoo to Phoenix in February. Just started a new job teaching at a large high school in the Scottsdale School District in the Metro Phoenix area.
Memories: The numerous days and various events/performances with the Bronco Marching Band as a graduate assistant. Lots of hard work, but lots of fun had too. Believe it or not I miss it!.Well, not that much. (grin)
Posted: 8/03

Most recent position held: 5th year as a band director/music educator, North Branch, Mich. (current)
Honors, Publications, Accomplishments, News Items: I am currently working on my Masters of Music Eudcation degree at VanderCook College of Music, Chicago, Illinois. In addition, I am engaged to be married August 2007 to a band director, Jeffery Ehardt.
Posted: 3/07

Most recent position held: Retired band director
Memories: Met each other at WMU!
Posted: 10/05

Most recent position held: Band Director, Antwerp Local Schools, Ohio (current)
Memories: Marching onto the football field in pouring rain and mud because the crowd expected the run on.
Posted: 3/07

Most recent position held: Project Manager, San Ramon, Calif. (current)
Memories: The quantity, quality, and variety of musical performances from guest artists, and from the students and ensembles.
Posted: 3/05