Performance

The University at Buffalo Music Department has developed an internationally recognized niche for the creation and performance of new music.  It also has a long legacy for the performance of chamber music.  Performance study at UB provides a strong focus in both of these areas within the context of traditional instrumental and vocal training.  The Department offers more than 125 public performances each year as an extension of the academic program.  A wide range of performance opportunities are available to students, including participation in University Chorus, University Choir, UB Concert Band, UB Jazz Ensemble, UB Symphony Orchestra, UB Contemporary Ensemble, UB Opera Workshop, Student Noon Recitals, and numerous smaller ensembles and chamber groups.

Degrees Offered

The Department offers two degrees in Performance: Mus. B. for undergraduates, and the M.M. for graduate students.  There are several options for financial aid for undergraduates, and fellowships, teaching assistantships and graduate awards available to the prospective graduate student.

All application materials should arrive before January 1 to ensure full consideration for fellowship and/or assistantship awards.

Click here for further information about our undergraduate program.

Click here to request further information about our graduate program.

Performance Faculty

Strings


Jonathan Golove
, 'Cello
& Coordinator of Performance
M.M. University of Southern California
Assistant Professor
golove@buffalo.edu


Joanne Castellani
, Guitar

M.F.A. University at Buffalo
Adjunct Instructor
castlani@buffalo.edu


Janz Castelo-De Armas, Viola

Adjunct Instructor
janzcastelo@gmail.com


Mimi Hwang, 'Cello

M.M. San Francisco Conservatory of Music
Visiting Associate Professor
mimih@rochester.rr.com


James Kurzdorfer
, Electric Bass
M.A. University at Buffalo
Adjunct Instructor
kurzdorferj@villa.edu


David Leung, Violin

D.M.A. Eastman School of Music
Adjunct Assistant Professor
Director, UB Symphony Orchestra
ccleung2@buffalo.edu


Daniel Pendley
, Double Bass
M.M. University of Cincinnati
Adjunct Instructor
dlpendle@buffalo.edu

 

Winds/Brass


Barry J. Crawford, Flute

M.M., Professional Studies Diploma Mannes College of Music
Adjunct Assistant Professor
barrycra@buffalo.edu


Jean Kopperud
, Clarinet

M.M. The Juilliard School
Associate Professor
jkkopperud@mindspring.com


Jon Nelson
, Trumpet

B.M. The Juilliard School
Associate Professor
Director, UB Concert Band
jrnelson@buffalo.edu


Harry Fackelman, Saxophone

B.F.A. University at Buffalo
Adjunct Instructor
fackelmn@buffalo.edu


Jonathan Lombardo
, Trombone & Tuba
B.M. The Juilliard School
Adjunct Instructor
tboneone@aol.com


Anna Mattix, Oboe & English Horn
Adjunct Instructor
oboeanna@yahoo.com


Jacek Muzyk, Horn
M.M. Academy of Music, Krakow
M.M. Mannes College of Music
Adjunct Instructor
jsmuzyk@buffalo.edu


Robin Parkinson, Bassoon
Adjunct Instructor
RobinLParkinson@mac.com


David Schiavone,
Saxophone
B.M. University at Buffalo
Adjunct Assistant Professor
Director, UB Jazz Ensembles
dcs22@buffalo.edu

 

Keyboard


Paolo Cavallone, Accompanying
Ph.D. University at Buffalo
Adjunct Instructor
pc54@buffalo.edu


Grace Chu, Keyboarding

M.M. University at Buffalo
Adjunct Instructor
chiyuchu@buffalo.edu


Eric Huebner, Piano

M.M. The Juilliard School
Visiting Assistant Professor
erichueb@buffalo.edu


Roland Martin
, Organ & Harpsichord
M.M. SUC Fredonia
Adjunct Instructor
remartin@buffalo.edu

 

Percussion


Thomas Kolor
, Percussion
M.M. The Juilliard School
Assistant Professor
tpkolor@buffalo.edu

 

Voice


Alison d'Amato,
Vocal Coach & Accompanying
M.M. Cleveland Institute of Music
Visiting Assistant Professor
agdamato@buffalo.edu


Tony Arnold
,
Voice
M.M. Northwestern University
Assistant Professor
tony@screecher.com


Alexander Hurd
, Voice

M.M University of Cincinnati
Assistant Professor
jalexhurd@yahoo.com

 

Conducting


David Leung, Violin
D.M.A. Eastman School of Music
Adjunct Assistant Professor
Director, UB Symphony Orchestra
ccleung2@buffalo.edu


Jon Nelson, Trumpet
B.M. The Juilliard School
Associate Professor
Director, UB Concert Band
jrnelson@buffalo.edu


Harold Rosenbaum
, Choral Conducting

M.A. Queens College
Visiting Associate Professor
Director, UB Choir & UB Chorus
haroldrosenbaum@gmail.com


David Schiavone,
Jazz Ensembles
Adjunct Assistant Professor
Director, UB Jazz Ensembles
dcs22@buffalo.edu