Our People
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Bathurst, Pamela
Associate Professor of Voice, Emerita
Pamela Bathurst joined the faculty in 2000. Her teaching duties included the voice studio, Vocal Pedagogy and MusH 330: History of Musical Theatre.
Bilderback, Barry
Emeritus
Barry T. Bilderback joined the faculty in 2008 and retired after the Spring 2023 Semester. His teaching duties included undergraduate and graduate history courses.
Bukvich, Daniel
Professor of Percussion and Theory, Director of Jazz Choir, University Distinguished Professor
Daniel Bukvich joined the faculty in 1977. His teaching duties include the percussion studio, first year music theory and aural skills and jazz choirs.
Butterfield, Sean
Director; Clinical Associate Professor of Trumpet and Music Theory
Director of the Lionel Hampton School of Music. Clinical Associate Professor of trumpet and music theory Sean Butterfield joined the faculty in 2010. His teaching responsibilities include the trumpet studio, trumpet ensemble, and coordinating and teaching undergraduate music appreciation.
Chettri, Navin
Manager, Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival & ACMS; Lecturer of Music; Artistic Director of World Music Celebration
Copeland, Shawn
Associate Professor of Clarinet and Woodwind Area Coordinator
Shawn Copeland joined the faculty in 2014. His teaching duties include the clarinet studio.
Garrison, Leonard
University Distinguished Professor of Flute and Associate Director
Leonard Garrison joined the faculty in 2006. His teaching duties include the flute studio and MusX 101: Orientation for Music Majors.
Johnston, Jason M.
Associate Professor of Music
Jason Johnston joined the faculty in 2015. His teaching duties include the horn studio, Brass Techniques and directing the Concert Band.
Lange, Michelle
Lawrence, Torrey
Professor of Music; Provost and Executive Vice President
Torrey Lawrence joined the faculty in 1998 and served as director of Lionel Hampton School of Music from 2013-2017. He is the Provost and Executive Vice President for the University of Idaho.
Martin, Spencer
Associate Director, Director of Athletic Bands
Spencer Martin is an Associate Director of the School of Music and Director of athletic bands at the University of Idaho.
McVey, Roger
Associate Professor of Piano, Director of the Auditorium Chamber Music Series
Roger McVey joined the faculty in 2013.
Padgham Albrecht, Carol
Professor of Oboe and Music History, Emerita
Carol Padgham Albrecht joined the faculty in 1989. Her teaching duties included the oboe studio, and undergraduate and graduate music history courses.
Proud, Joseph
Reid, James
Professor of Guitar and Music History; Director of Graduate Studies, Emeritus
James Reid joined the faculty in 1978. His teaching duties included the guitar studio and MusH 201: History of Rock and Roll.
Rodriguez, Javier
Director of Graduate Studies, Associate Professor of Bassoon
Javier Rodriguez joined the faculty in 2014.
Sielert, Vanessa
Professor of Music; Education Advisor, Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival
Vanessa joined the faculty in 2006. Her teaching duties have included saxophone studio, saxophone quartets, jazz band and jazz band rehearsal techniques.
Sielert, Vern
Professor, Trumpet and Director of Jazz Studies, Artistic Director: Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival
Vern Sielert joined the faculty in 2006. His teaching duties include the trumpet studio, jazz improvisation, jazz bands, studies in jazz history and advanced jazz methods.
Wilson, Miranda
Professor of Cello
Miranda Wilson joined the faculty in 2010. Her teaching duties include the cello/double bass studio, cello/bass choir, MusC 239: Aural Skills III and MusT 256: String Techniques and Orchestral Literature.
