The Conservatory offers a well-rounded menu of general education classes in history, literature, philosophy, creative writing, oral communication, acoustics, and mathematics for undergraduates. These courses complement our students' musical training and enrich their understanding of the wider world.

Alexander Technique

Robert Britton

General Education

Erin DeBakcsy, german
Jill L. Ferguson , chair; literature; oral communication
Nikolaus Hohmann , history; philosophy
Matthew Kennedy, anthropology; film history
Betsy Marvit, acoustics
Lois S. Musmann, advanced esl
Brian Neilson, italian; english
Eithne Pardini, french

Library

Kevin McLaughlin


Music History and Literature

Dan Becker
Sarah Cahill
Luciano Chessa
David Conte
Mary Fettig
David Garner
Lisa Gold
Susan Harvey
Paul Hersh
Corey Jamason
Alden Jenks
Bruce Lamott
Emily Laurance
John Spitzer, chair
Conrad Susa
Rose Theresa


Music Theory and Musicianship

Allan Crossman
Jacques Desjardins
Scott Foglesong, chair
David Garner
Alla Gladysheva
Sonja Neblett
Johnathan Russell
Michael Schroeder


Practical Aspects of a Career in Music

Clifford Cranna
Mario Guarneri


Teaching Skills

Kayleen Asbo
Yoriko Richman