Eastman School of Music, of the University of Rochester, is proud to announce ten new full-time faculty appointments for the 2022-2023 academic year:      

-Crystal Sellers Battle; Associate Dean of Equity and Inclusion, Director of the George Walker Center for Equity and Inclusion, Professor of Music Leadership

-Octavio Cardenas, Assistant Professor of Opera

-Alison d’Amato, Associate Professor of Vocal Coaching

-Christine Jensen, Assistant Professor of Jazz and Contemporary Media

-Sangmi Kang, Assistant Professor of Music Teaching and Learning

-Soojin Kang, Assistant Professor of Collaborative Piano

-Nathan Lam, Assistant Professor of Music Theory

-Nathan Laube, Associate Professor of Organ

-Loretta Terrigno, Assistant Professor of Music Theory 

-Chelsea Whitaker, Assistant Professor of Vocal Coaching

“It is thrilling to welcome a truly remarkable group of scholars, artists, and leaders to Eastman,” says Jamal Rossi, the Joan and Martin Messinger Dean at Eastman.  “We are excited to benefit from the experience, passion, and excellence each of these individuals will contribute to our community in the years ahead.”

For full bios and information on the new faculty members please see the full press release.  In addition, we have individual faculty headshots and graphics available upon request