Faculty

At Elmhurst, we pride ourselves on our music faculty’s depth and breadth of professional experience.

Among our full-time and applied faculty are members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Chicago Symphony Chorus, Lyric Opera and Chicago Sinfonietta, as well as world-class jazz musicians, composers, singers and arrangers.

Our small classes and our professional atmosphere guarantee that you will get the personal attention you need as you develop your talents.

Full-Time Faculty

Gayle Bisesi

Lecturer, Director of Music Admission, Vocal Jazz Ensemble
Department of Music

Sarah Jaewon Catt

Assistant Professor and Director of Choral Activities
Department of Music

David DeVasto

Associate Professor, Music Theory and Composition
Department of Music

Kirk Garrison

Assistant Professor and Director of Elmhurst University Jazz Band and Jazz Combos
Department of Music

Adam Kehl, DMA

Associate Professor and Director of Bands
Department of Music

Taka Matsunaga

Assistant Professor and Director of Orchestras
Department of Music

Deborah Peot

Assistant Professor and Director of Music Education
Department of Music

Applied & Performance Ensemble Faculty

French Horn

Trumpet/Cornet

Trombone

Tuba/Euphonium

Bassoon

Clarinet

Flute

Oboe

Saxophone

  • Matthew Beck
  • Dan Nicholson

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