Department of Music

Department of Music Faculty and Staff

The UToledo Department of Music faculty provide students a comprehensive, NASM accredited undergraduate curriculum leading to the Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Music Education, and Bachelor of Arts Degrees; the Music Minor curriculum including concentrations in Instrumental Music, Vocal Music, Jazz, Keyboard, Music Theory, Music History and Literature, and the Masters of Music in Performance. They work diligently and collaboratively to create a variety of musical opportunities and experiences within the context of the University, the greater Toledo area, and the global community. We encourage the personal development and individual growth of the music faculty through continued professional study, research and scholarly activity, performance, and community and global outreach.

Our faculty and department offices are located in the Center for Performing Arts (PA1030) on the west side of campus. Our Recital Hall performance space and rehearsal facilities are also located in the Center for Performing Arts. Large ensemble performances are held in Doermann Theatre, which is located in University Hall. Download a map of campus.

department chair
 

Stumbo, Jason, Ph.D. (bio) 
Associate Professor (Director of Bands)
   B.S. - Music Education, University of Tennessee
   M.M. - Conducting, University of Tennessee
   Ph.D. - Music Education, University of Missouri 
419.530.7355
PA 1030B
jason.stumbo@utoledo.edu

Find UToledo Music Faculty by Area

Audio Recording
 

Lawson, Micah
Recording Technology
Advanced Recording Techniques
419.530.2448
CPA 1030
Micah.Lawson@rockets.utoledo.edu

Brass/Winds Faculty
 

Archer, Thaddeus (bio)
Adjunct Instructor (Trumpet)
Assoc. Principal, Toledo Symphony Orchestra
   Indiana University
419.530.4325 
CPA 2003
Thaddeus.Archer@utoledo.edu

Ford, Shannon (bio)
Adjunct Instructor (Saxophone)
Toledo Symphony Orchestra
   Bowling Green State University
   Indiana State University
419.530.2448
CPA 2009
Shannon.Ford3@utoledo.edu

Gsell, Casey
Adjunct Instructor (Bassoon)
Principal Bassoon, Toledo Symphony Orchestra
   Eastman School of Music
419.530.2448
CPA 2009
caseygsell@gmail.com

Loch, Kim
Adjunct Instructor (Oboe)
Principal Oboe, Toledo Symphony Orchestra
   Interlochen Arts Academy
   Cleveland Institute of Music
419.530.2129
CPA 2009
Kimberly.Bryden@utoledo.edu

McCage, Lesli
Adjunct Instructor (Clarinet)
   University of Montevallo
419.530.2129
CPA 2009
Lesli.Mccage@utoledo.edu

Mossblad, Gunnar (bio)
Professor (Classical and Jazz Saxophone, Jazz)
   B.M. - University of North Texas
   M.M. - University of North Texas
419.530.4555
CPA 2022
Gunnar.Mossblad@utoledo.edu

Rhodes, Andrew (bio)
Assistant Band Director
Instructor (Tuba/Euphonium)
   B.M. - Music Education, Butler University
   M.M. - Music Education, Ohio University
   Ed.D. - Music Education, University of Illinois 
419.530.2217
CPA 1020
Andrew.Rhodes@utoledo.edu

Stumbo, Jason (bio)
Associate Professor (Director of Bands)
   B.S. - Music Education, University of Tennessee
   M.M. - Conducting, University of Tennessee
   Ph.D. - Music Education, University of Missouri 
419.530.7355
PA 1030B
jason.stumbo@utoledo.edu

Taplin, Al (bio)
Adjunct Instructor (Horn)
Toledo Symphony Orchestra
   University of Michigan
419.530.4325
CPA 2003
Alan.Taplin@utoledo.edu

Tse, Joel (bio)
Adjunct Instructor (Flute)
Principal Flute, Toledo Symphony Orchestra
   Eastman School of Music
   Northwestern University
   Royal Academy of Music
419.530.2129
CPA 2009
Joel.Tse@utoledo.edu 

Choral/Voice
 

Johanson, Erik (bio)
Associate Professor (Voice)
   B.A. - Augustana College
   M.M. - University of Cincinnati
419.530.4551
CPA 2014
Erik.Johanson@utoledo.edu

Bland, Micah (bio)
Director of Choral Activities
Visiting Assistant Professor (Voice)
    B.M. in Voice   - Abilene Christian University
    M.M. in Choral Conducting - University of Texas at San Antonio
    D.M.A. in Choral Music - University of Southern California
Micah.Bland@utoledo.edu

Hanhold, Alexandria (bio)
    B.M. in Vocal Performance - Bowling Green State University
    M.M. in Vocal Performance - University of Akron
    D.M.A. in Vocal Performance - The Ohio State University
SL 2140
Alexandria.Hanhold@utoledo.edu

Composition, Theory, History & Musicology
 

Heritage, Lee (bio)
Professor (Music Theory, Composition)
   B.M. - Shenandoah University
   M.M.M. - University of Wisconsin
   D.M.A. - University of Illinois
419.530.5062
PA 2006
Lee.Heritage@utoledo.edu

Jex, David (bio)
Professor (Music Theory, Composition, Graduate Studies)
   B.M. - The University of Toledo
   M.M. - Bowling Green State University
   D.M.A. - Cleveland Institute of Music/Case Western Reserve University
419.530.4560
PA 1012
David.Jex@utoledo.edu

GUITAR
 

Weik, Jay (bio)
Associate Lecturer (Guitar and Jazz)
   B.M. - Berklee College of Music
   M.M. - New England Conservatory of Music
419.530.4554
CPA 2018
Jay.Weik@utoledo.edu

Jazz Studies
 

Damschroder, Norm (bio)
Senior Lecturer (Double Bass and Jazz)
   B.M. - University of Toledo
   M.M. - Bowling Green State University
419.530.2966
CPA 2020
Norman.Damschroder@utoledo.edu

Gwinnell, Scott (bio
Adjunct Instructor (Jazz Piano)
   B.M. - Western Michigan University
   M.M. - Wayne State University
419.530.2448
CPA 1030
William.Gwinnell@utoledo.edu

Ellie Martin
Adjunct Instructor (Voice and Jazz)
   McGill University
   University of Toledo
   University of Pittsburgh
419.530.2448
CPA 1030
Lee.Martin@utoledo.edu 

Mossblad, Gunnar (bio)
Professor (Classical and Jazz Saxophone, Jazz)
   B.M. - University of North Texas
   M.M. - University of North Texas
419.530.4555
CPA 2022
Gunnar.Mossblad@utoledo.edu 

Piedra, Olman (bio)
Associate Professor (Percussion, Jazz)
   B.M. - Baylor University
   M.M.P., M.M. - University of Michigan
   D.M.A. - Bowling Green State University
419.530.2215
CPA 1016
Olman.Piedra@utoledo.edu

Weik, Jay (bio)
Associate Lecturer (Guitar and Jazz)
   B.M. - Berklee College of Music
   M.M. - New England Conservatory of Music
419.530.4554
CPA 2018
Jay.Weik@utoledo.edu

Music Education
 

Brakel, Timothy (bio)
Professor (Instrumental Music Education)
   B.S. - Jacksonville State University
   M.S. - Indiana State University
   D.M.E. - Indiana University
419.530.2640
CPA 1024
Timothy.Brakel@utoledo.edu

Stover, Pam (bio)
Associate Professor (Vocal and General Music Education)
   B.M. - Iowa State University
   M.A. - University of Iowa
   Ph.D. - Indiana University
419.530.2525
CPA 2004
Pamela.Stover@utoledo.edu

Lyric Theatre / Opera
 

Hanhold, Alexandria (bio)
    B.M. in Vocal Performance - Bowling Green State University
    M.M. in Vocal Performance - University of Akron
    D.M.A. in Vocal Performance - The Ohio State University
SL 2140
Alexandria.Hanhold@utoledo.edu

PIANO/KEYBOARD
 

Boyd, Michael (bio) 
Distinguished University Professor
Professor (Piano)
   B.M. - Wisconsin Conservatory of Music
   M.M. and D.M.A. - Eastman School of Music
419.530.2183
CPA 2002
Michael.Boyd@utoledo.edu

Heidi Clausius
Adjunct Instructor (Class Piano, Opera and Studio Accompaniment)
   B.M. - University of Toledo
   M.M - Bowling Green State University
419.530.2448
CPA 1030
Heidi.Clausius@utoledo.edu
website: www.heidiclausius.com

Gwinnell, Scott (bio
Adjunct Instructor (Jazz Piano)
   B.M. - Western Michigan University
   M.M. - Wayne State University
419.530.2448
CPA 1030
William.Gwinnell@utoledo.edu

Percussion
 

Piedra, Olman (bio)
Associate Professor (Percussion, Jazz)
   B.M. - Baylor University
   M.M.P., M.M. - University of Michigan
   D.M.A. - Bowling Green State University
419.530.2215
CPA 1016
Olman.Piedra@utoledo.edu

Strings/Orchestral
 

Bessmeltseva, Maria (bio)
Adjunct Instructor (Violin/Viola)
Supplemental , Toledo Symphony Orchestra
  B.M. - Oberlin Conservatory
  M.M. - Bowling Green State University
  D.M.A. - University of Michigan
419.530.2448
Maria.Bessmeltseva@utoledo.edu

Chang, Amy (bio)
Adjunct Instructor (Cello)
Associate Principal Cello, Toledo Symphony Orchestra
   B.M. - Eastman School of Music
   M.M. - Eastman School of Music
419.530.2448
CPA 1022
Amy.Chang@utoledo.edu

Damschroder, Norm (bio)
Senior Lecturer (Double Bass, Orchestra, Conducting)
   B.M. - The University of Toledo
   M.M. - Bowling Green State University
419.530.2966
CPA 2020
Norman.Damschroder@utoledo.edu

Lendrim, Nancy (bio)
Adjunct Instructor (Harp)
Principal Harp, Toledo Symphony Orchestra
   Oberlin Conservatory
   Cleveland Institute of Music
419.530.4738
CPA 1005
Nancy.Lendrim@utoledo.edu

Tang, Junqi (Sophie) (bio)
Adjunct Instructor (Violin)
Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra
Supplemental, Toledo Symphony Orchestra
   B.M. - Renmin University of China 
   M.M. - University of Southern California
   D.M.A. - University of Cincinnati Conservatory of Music
419.530.2448
CPA 1022
jtangviolin@gmail.com

Weik, Jay (bio)
Associate Lecturer (Guitar)
   B.M. - Berklee College of Music
   M.M. - New England Conservatory of Music
419.530.4554
CPA 2018
Jay.Weik@utoledo.edu

Emeritus Music Faculty
 

Chambers, Virginia (1931-2019)

DeYarman, Robert
   B.A., M.A., Ph.D. - State University of Iowa
419.530.2448
utmusic@utoledo.edu

East, Thomas D. (1932-2013)

Kihslinger, Mary R.
   B.M.E. - Alverno College
   M.M. - University of Wisconsin
419.530.2448
utmusic@utoledo.edu

Mason, James L.  (1934-2019)

Renzi, Frances A.
   B.M. - North Texas State University
   M.S. - Juilliard School of Music
419.530.2448
utmusic@utoledo.edu

Rondelli Perry, Barbara (bio)
   B.M. - Kansas State College of Pittsburg
   M.M. - Pittsburg State University
   L.R.A.M. - Royal Academy of Music, London
419.530.2448
Barbara.Rondelli-Perry@utoledo.edu

Sanchez, Bernard R. (1935-2013)



Last Updated: 3/4/24