Academy of Music teachers currently number over 50, all of whom earned undergraduate
degrees, 27 hold masters degrees and 9 have doctoral degrees. We are also privileged to utilize Lawrence University Conservatory
of Music faculty teaching, by audition only, some of our most highly motivated
and gifted students. In addition, approximately 50 Conservatory of Music student
teachers offer private lessons. They are teachers in training under the supervision
of the Academy.
For teacher biographies click on instrument categories or individual names.
Academy of Music Teachers
Strings
Philip Baruth, '96, B.Mus., classical guitar
Barbara Beechey, D.Mus.A., violin, viola
Janet Bond Sutter, D. Mus. A., violin
Roza Borisova, D.Mus.A., cello
Caroline Brandenberger, A.B., violin
Kin Chau, M.Mus., viola and violin
Miyoko Grine-Fisher,M.Mus., cello
Nori Kalman, B.Mus., violin
Laura Kenney, M.Mus., cello
Sarah Koenigs, '10, B.Mus., violin (intern)
Leila Ramagopal, M.Mus., harp
Yuliya Smead, D.Mus.A., violin
Susan Sullivan, B.Mus., string bass
Carrie Willer, Ph.D., cello
Keyboard
Nell Jorgensen Buchman, M.Mus., piano
Anna Reiser, '11, B.Mus., piano (intern)
Michael Rivers, M.Mus., piano
Linda Sparks, M.Mus., piano
Larisa Topolkaraeva, D.Mus.A., piano
Mary Van De Loo, M.Mus., piano
Catherine Walby, M.Mus., piano
Woodwinds
Kelley Carpenter, '89, B.Mus., saxophone
Ramona Emrick, B.S. (Music Education), saxophone
Suzanne Jordheim, M.Mus., flute
Jerry Koleske, M.Mus., clarinet
Susan Lawrence McCardell, B.Mus., bassoon
Jon Meyer, D.Mus.A., clarinet and saxophone
Leslie Michelic, oboe
Percussion
Michael Ratsch, '71, M.Mus.
Brass
Keith Powell, M.Mus., French horn
Ryan Smith, trumpet
Anne Witherell, Ph.D., low brass
Voice
Philip Baruth, '96, B.Mus.
Carol Jegen, '70, M.Mus.
Bryan Post, M.Mus.
Lawrence Conservatory Faculty
Placement of Academy students with conservatory faculty is by audition only.
Lawrence Student Teachers
Lawrence student teachers are music majors at the Conservatory of Music. All are teachers in training under the supervision of the Academy of Music.
Theory and Composition
Ann Boeckman '79, M.A.
Theresa Martin, D.Mus.A.
Ensembles
I Dewa Ketut Alit Adnyana, Gamelan
Karrie Been, M.Mus., Girl Choir conductor
Janet Bond Sutter, D.Mus.A., String Orchestra conductor
Karen Bruno, M.Mus., Girl Choir coordinator and conductor
Sonja Downing, Ph.D., Gamelan
Amber Evey Schmidt, '05, B.Mus.,Girl Choir conductor
Carrie Gruselle, M.Mus., String Project lead teacher
Carol Leybourn, M.Mus., Chamber Music Ensembles
Debbie Lind, B.Mus.Ed., Girl Choir conductor
Andrew Mast, D.Mus.A., Wind Ensemble conductor
Patricia Merrifield , M.Mus., Girl Choir conductor
Cheryl Meyer, B.Mus.Ed., Girl Choir conductor
Jon Meyer, D.Mus.A., Symphonic Band, New Horizons Band and Young Band Project conductor
Rachel Richards, B.A., New Horizons Orchestra conductor
Nell Buchman , M.Mus., Music for the Very Young
Patricia DeCorsey, B.A., On leave, 2011-12
Sara Devine, B.A., (Music Therapy) Music for Special Needs
Beth Kinzel, B. Mus., Music for the Very Young
Julie Martin, B.A., Music and Movement, Theatre Play
