UNCA Department of Music
Faculty and Staff

Mr. James Anthony, B.M.E. Central Michigan University (Woodwinds)

Ms. Jennifer Anderson, M.M., Lynn University, Adjunct Instructor (Bassoon)

Mr. Michael Barnes, B.A., University of North Carolina at Asheville, Adjunct Instructor (Guitar)

Dr. Deborah Belcher, D.M.A., Michigan State University, Adjunct Assistant Professor (Piano)

Mr. Ian Bracchitta, B.M., University of Massachusetts at Amherst, Adjunct Instructor (Double Bass and Bass Guitar)

Mr. Ron Clearfield,  M.M., New England Conservatory of Music, Adjunct Instructor, (Chamber Symphony)

Mr. Stephen Cohen, B.A., State University of New York at Albany, Adjunct Instructor (Music Industry & Business)

Mr. Casey Coppenbarger, M.M., University of Massachusetts at Lowell, Adjunct Assistant Professor (Trumpet)

Mr. Tom Coppola, M.M., University of Southern California, Adjunct Assistant Professor (Jazz Piano)

Ms. Frances Duff, B.M., McGill University, Adjunct Instructor, (Cello)

Mr. Steven Dunnington, B.S., University of North Carolina at Asheville, Adjunct Instructor (Electronic Music)

Dr. John Entzi, D.M.A., University of South Carolina at Columbia, Assistant Professor of Music (Concert Band, Brass Quintet, Introductory Music Theory, Coordinator of Applied Music)

Dr. Melodie G. Galloway, D.M.A., University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Assistant Professor of Music (Voice, Chorus, Jazz Choir, Introductory Music Theory, Aural Skills)

Mr. Patrick Hill, B.M.E., Peabody College, Music Department, Administrative Support

Ms. Cara Jenkins, M.M., University or North Texas, Adjunct Instructor (Oboe)

Dr. Hwa-Jin Kim, D.M.A., Manhattan School of Music, Adjunct Assistant Professor (Piano)

Dr. Wayne J. Kirby, D.A., New York University, Professor of Music, Internships, Audio Engineering Technology, Recording Studio Practicum, Directed Studio Projects, Electronic Music

Dr. Charles McKnight, Ph.D., Cornell University, Associate Professor of Music (Music History, Aural Skills, Humanities, Arts & Ideas) 

Ms. Judi Lampert, M.M., Illinois State University, Adjunct Assistant Professor (Flute)

Mr. Will McGuffin, M.M., Illinois State University, Piano Technician

Ms. Elsa O'Farrell, Adjunct Instructor (Piano)

Dr. Greg Olson, Ph.D., Duke University, Adjunct Associate Professor (Music and the Human Organism)

Ms. Inez Hullinger Redman, B.M., Wayne State University, Adjunct Instructor (Violin, Viola)

Mr. Matthew Richmond, M.M., Ithaca College, Adjunct Instructor (Percussion)

Dr. George R. Schneider, D.M.A., University of South Carolina (Music Theory, Aural Skills)

Mr. David Stevenson, M.M., University of Southern Mississippi, Adjunct Assistant Professor (Classical Guitar)

Mr. Paul Templon, M.A., Marshall University,  Adjunct Instructor (Voice, Aural Skills, Chorus)

Mr. Charles Jude Weinberg, B.S., Electrical Engineering, Duke University, Lecturer in Music (Audio Engineering Technology, Recording Studio Practicum)

Dr. David Wilken, D.A., Ball State University, Assistant Professor of Music (Jazz Studies, Freshman Colloquium)

Mr. Richard Willey, M.M., Manhattan School of Music, Adjunct Assistant Professor (Jazz Trumpet)

Mr. Marc Yaxley, B.M.E, Stetson University, Adjunct Instructor (Guitar)

NOTE:  Adjunct faculty are available to teach most instruments. Specific instructors are hired on an "as-needed" basis; staffing is subject to change.