Faculty
Instructor of Saxophone/Clarinet
Email: mbeck@aurora.edu
Education:
MM, Saxophone Performance, Chicago College of Performing Arts, Roosevelt University
BM, Saxophone Performance, Elmhurst College
Adjunct Instructor of Flute and Flute Ensemble
Email: mbennett@aurora.edu
Areas of expertise: Flute, musicianship, music theory, music editing
Education:
MM, Flute Performance, DePaul University
BM, Flute Performance, Northwestern University
Favorite thing about AU: "The collaborative community at AU and the dedication of the students to their chosen fields. Helping students weave music into their lives no matter their majors is important to me, and being part of a community where students bring the same enthusiasm to their musical studies as they do to the rest of their academic and personal lives is very fulfilling."
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Instructor of Piano
Email: schi@aurora.edu
Education:
MM, Piano Performance, Chicago College of Performing Arts, Roosevelt University
BM, Piano Performance, Music College of Chung-Ang University, South Korea
Instructor of Voice
Email: tfilliman@aurora.edu
Areas of expertise: Voice teacher, vocal science, vocal pedagogy, diction, coaching, opera performance, musical theatre, stage movement, stage direction
Education:
MM, Northwestern University, Voice Performance
BM, Illinois State University, Voice Performance
Instructor of Strings
Email: afitzwater@aurora.edu
Education:
MM, Violin Performance, Northern Illinois University
BM, Violin Performance, Wichita State University
Parolini Distinguished Professor of Music, Director of Choral Activities
Office Phone: 630-844-4577
Email: lfredenb@aurora.edu
Areas of expertise: Choral conducting
Education:
DMA, Conducting, The University of Arizona
MM, Vocal Performance, The University of Arizona
MM, Conducting, The University of Arizona
BA, Music Education, Luther College (Decorah, Iowa)
Favorite thing about AU: "Aurora is a place for each willing student to grow, even past what they think their potential is."
Instructor of Percussion
Email: jahicks@aurora.edu
Education:
MM, Music Performance, The University of Nevada, Reno
BA, Music Performance, Northern Arizona University
Instructor of Voice
Education:
MM, University of Illinois, Voice Performance
BM, University of Illinois, Voice Performance
Favorite thing about AU: "The wonderful variety of free events on campus that we provide through the Arts and Ideas program."
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Adjunct Instructor of Applied Strings, Director of String Ensemble Email: alafranzo@aurora.edu Areas of expertise: String education, cello performance, orchestral conducting Education: BM, Cello Performance, The Boston Conservatory Favorite thing about AU: "It is a beautiful and welcoming university that embraces diverse culture and the arts, enriching the creative potential of all students."
Instructor of Classical Guitar
Email: rlarsen@aurora.edu
Areas of expertise: Classical guitar instruction, performance and construction
Education:
MA, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Elmhurst College
BS, Psychology/Music, Minnesota State University
Favorite thing about AU: "The positive culture that promotes appreciation and respect among students and faculty."
Instructor of Piano/Collaborative Piano
Email: jlawson@aurora.edu
Education:
MM, Piano Performance and Pedagogy, Northwestern University
BM, Piano Performance, Ball State University
Favorite thing about AU: "This is a place for students to be encouraged and then challenged."
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Instructor of Piano
Email: clee@aurora.edu
Education:
DMA, Piano Performance and Pedagogy, University of Iowa
Performer’s Certificate, Piano Performance, Northern Illinois University
MM, Piano Performance and Pedagogy, Northern Illinois University
BA, Piano Performance, Tunghai University, Taichung, Taiwan
Instructor of Piano
Email: elee@aurora.edu
Education:
DM, Indiana University, Piano performance (candidate)
MM, University of Michigan, Piano performance
BM, Ewha Womans University, Piano performance
Associate Professor of Music
Office Phone: 630-844-6842
Email: cpastore@aurora.edu
Areas of expertise: Piano and music theory
Education:
DMA, Piano Performance, The University of Connecticut
MM, Piano Performance, The Boston Conservatory
BM, Piano Performance, The Conservatory of Padua (Padua, Italy)
Favorite thing about AU: "The strong sense of community and enthusiastic campus pride."
Director of Bands
Email: michaelpavlik@aurora.edu
Education:
MM, Wind Band Conducting, University of Northern Colorado
BM, Music Education, Elmhurst University
Favorite thing about AU: "Having the opportunity to work with such kind and talented students."
Associate Professor of Music, Chair of Music Department
Office Phone: 630-844-5152
Email: mplummer@aurora.edu
Areas of expertise: Music history, opera, musical theatre
Education:
DA, Music (Choral Conducting and Opera Direction), University of Northern Colorado
MM, Music (Voice Performance), Roosevelt University
BME, Music Education, South Dakota State University
Favorite thing about AU: "Making art with a great group of colleagues."
Instructor of Organ
Email: nrowley@aurora.edu
Education:
DMA, MA Performance Practices of Early Keyboard Music, Harpsichord, Stanford University
BM, Organ, Church Music, Valparaiso University
Instructor of Trombone
Email: rtrumbore@aurora.edu
Education:
MM, Trombone Performance, California State University Long Beach, Bob Cole Conservatory
BM, Trombone Performance, Northwestern University