Music

Faculty & Staff

Guiding Your Musical Journey

Our faculty at the Cal Poly Pomona Music Department are distinguished performers, composers, and researchers, dedicated to providing personalized instruction and mentorship. We ensure that you receive the support and guidance needed to reach your highest artistic and professional potential.

We take pride in our distinguished faculty and dedicated staff, integral to your success. Our faculty bring a wealth of expertise and experience, deeply committed to fostering an environment where you can thrive both academically and artistically.

Performers
Many of our faculty are active performers, regularly participating in concerts and recitals, both nationally and internationally.

Composers
Our composition faculty have their works performed by leading ensembles and orchestras around the world.

Researchers
Faculty members contribute to the field of musicology with cutting-edge research, published in prestigious journals and presented at international conferences.

Educators
With a strong focus on teaching excellence, our faculty members have received numerous awards and recognitions for their contributions to music education.

Teaching
Faculty members lead a variety of courses ranging from music theory and history to performance and technology.

Mentorship
Faculty provide one-on-one guidance, helping you navigate your academic and professional journeys.

Community Engagement
Faculty and staff organize and participate in numerous events, including concerts, workshops, and masterclasses, enriching the cultural life of the campus and community.

Full-Time Faculty

David Kopplin

Music Department Chair
Commercial Music, Composition

Rickey Badua

Associate Professor of Music
Beginning & Instrumental Conducting, Wind Ensemble, Concert Band

Nita Baxani

Assistant Professor of Music
Music Education/Pre-credential Studies, Early Childhood Music

Kevin P. Green

Assistant Professor of Music
Music Industry Studies, Music Research, Commercial Music, Hip-Hop Culture, Jazz

Ernest "EJ" Harrison

Assistant Professor of Music, Voice Coordinator
Musicology, Ethnic Studies, General Music

Janine Riveire

Professor of Music
Orchestras, Bowed Strings Music Education/Pre-credential Studies

Isaac Schankler

Associate Professor of Music
Music Industry Studies, New Music Ensemble

Nadia Shpachenko

Professor of Music
Piano Studies, Piano Ensemble

Niké St. Clair

Assistant Professor of Music
Choirs, Choral Conducting, Musicianship

Jessie Vallejo

Associate Professor of Music
Ethnomusicology, Mariachi

Evan Ware

Assistant Professor of Music
Theory, Composition

Arthur Winer

Professor of Music
Audio Technology, Music Industry Studies, Songwriter Showcase

Staff

Logan Haynes

Music Technician

Dalia Puentes

Concert Specialist & Publicist

Nick Maritz

Staff Pianist

Part-Time Faculty

Part-time faculty contact information.

Name

Specialty

Email

Amante, April

Voice, Music Fundamentals

acamante@cpp.edu

Barrett, Emily

Studio Guitar

nebarrett@cpp.edu

Bement, Peter

Bands, Instrumental Conductor

pwbement@cpp.edu

Blumberg, Kira

Viola

kablumberg@cpp.edu

Canchola, Shannon

Flute

srcanchola@cpp.edu

Chubb, Mark

Music for Media

machubb@cpp.edu

Cohan, Timothy

Publishing, Copyright & Licensing

tacohan@cpp.edu

Deutsch, Elliott

Intro to Music Technology

emdeutsch@cpp.edu

Elefante, Baba

Electric Bass

cjelefante@cpp.edu

Encina, Bethany

Voice

baencina@cpp.edu

Fenderson, Lisa

Musicianship, Theory, Piano

lcfenderson@cpp.edu

Gaspard Bolin, Marc 

Low Brass

gaspardbolin@cpp.edu

Goknar, Evren

Mastering and Digital Delivery

eigoknar@cpp.edu 

Graulty, Philip

Guitar, Music Fundamentals

pjgraulty@cpp.edu

Gravelle, Buzz (Darren)

Theory, Guitar

drgravelle@cpp.edu

Guerra, Yalil

World Music Ensemble

yguerra@cpp.edu

Hernandez, Francisco

Mariachi

franciscoh1@cpp.edu

Jung, Michael

Piano Studies

mhjung@cpp.edu

Katznelson, Marci

MIS, Protocols, Music Fundamentals

mkatznelson@cpp.edu

Lacoste, Steve

Form & Analysis, Theory

smlacoste@cpp.edu

Langham, Andy

Jazz/Commercial Studio Piano

alangham@cpp.edu

Lee-Song, Christine

Strings

cslee1@cpp.edu

Low-Atwater, Elizabeth

Bassoon

ealowatwater@cpp.edu

Luer, Tom

Jazz Band, Woodwinds, Improv, Sax, Soul Music

tdluer@cpp.edu

Maldonado, Ana Maria

Fundamentals, Cello

ammaldonado@cpp.edu

Martinez, David

Intro to Music Tech

dmartinez@cpp.edu

Millar, Michael

Careers in Music

mwmillar@cpp.edu

Narro, Oscar

Live Sound Production

ojnarro@cpp.edu

Neill, Roger

Composition, Technology, Ethnomusicology

rwneill@cpp.edu

Pittel, David

Trumpet

dapittel@cpp.edu

Pitts, Laura

Musicianship

lkpitts@cpp.edu

Schlitt, Bill

Percussion

wpschlitt@cpp.edu

Shiotsuki, Ryan

Western Classical Traditions

rishiotsuki@cpp.edu

Silva, Linda

Clarinet

lgsilva@cpp.edu

Snyder, Vernon

Piano Studies, Fundamentals

vgsnyder@cpp.edu

Stuntz, Lori

Trombone, Brass Ensemble

lastuntz@cpp.edu

Taylor, Joel

Drumset

jltaylor@cpp.edu

Vuk, Kendra

Voice, Music Theater Workshop

klynch@cpp.edu

Wallin-Huff, Sarah

History of Music Tech

sjwallin@cpp.edu