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
- phone number or extension909-869-3548
- office location24-140
- email addressdfkopplin@cpp.edu
- Website Commercial Music, Composition
Rickey Badua
- phone number or extension909-869-3556
- office location24-154
- email addressrhbadua@cpp.edu
- Website Beginning & Instrumental Conducting, Wind Ensemble, Concert Band
Nita Baxani
- phone number or extension909-869-3560
- office location24-137
- email addressnbaxani@cpp.edu
Kevin P. Green
- phone number or extension909-869-3555
- office location24-135
- email addresskpgreen@cpp.edu
Ernest "EJ" Harrison
- phone number or extension909-869-3555
- office location24-134
- email addresseharrison@cpp.edu
Janine Riveire
- phone number or extension909-869-3562
- office location24-138
- email addressjhriveire@cpp.edu
- Website Orchestras, Bowed Strings Music Education/Pre-credential Studies
Isaac Schankler
- phone number or extension909-869-3564
- office location24-157
- email addressischankler@cpp.edu
- Website Music Industry Studies, New Music Ensemble
Nadia Shpachenko
- phone number or extension909-869-6802
- office location24-158
- email addressshpachenko@cpp.edu
- Website Piano Studies, Piano Ensemble
Niké St. Clair
- phone number or extension909-869-3558
- office location24-155
- email addresseestclair@cpp.edu
- Website Choirs, Choral Conducting, Musicianship
Jessie Vallejo
- phone number or extension909-869-4501
- office location24-139
- email addressjmvallejo@cpp.edu
- Website Ethnomusicology, Mariachi
Evan Ware
- phone number or extension909-869-3162
- office location24-156
- email addresserware@cpp.edu
- Website Theory, Composition
Arthur Winer
- phone number or extension909-869-3412
- office location24-136
- email addressahwiner@cpp.edu
- Website Audio Technology, Music Industry Studies, Songwriter Showcase
Staff
Dalia Puentes
- phone number or extension909-869-3554
- office location24-188
- email addressdpuentes@cpp.edu
Part-Time Faculty
Name |
Specialty |
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Barrett, Emily |
Studio Guitar |
nebarrett@cpp.edu |
Blumberg, Kira |
Viola |
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Canchola, Shannon |
Flute |
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Chubb, Mark |
Music for Media |
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Cohan, Timothy |
Publishing, Copyright & Licensing |
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Deutsch, Elliott |
Intro to Music Technology |
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Elefante, Baba |
Electric Bass |
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Fenderson, Lisa |
Musicianship, Theory, Piano |
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Gaspard Bolin, Marc |
Low Brass |
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Goknar, Evren |
Mastering and Digital Delivery |
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Graulty, Philip |
Guitar, Music Fundamentals |
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Gravelle, Buzz (Darren) |
Theory, Guitar |
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Guerra, Yalil |
World Music Ensemble |
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Hernandez, Francisco |
Mariachi |
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Jung, Michael |
Piano Studies |
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Katznelson, Marci |
MIS, Protocols, Music Fundamentals |
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Lacoste, Steve |
Form & Analysis, Theory |
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Langham, Andy |
Jazz/Commercial Studio Piano |
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Lee-Song, Christine |
Strings |
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Lovitch, Zachary |
Music Appreciation |
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Low-Atwater, Elizabeth |
Bassoon |
|
Luer, Tom |
Jazz Band, Woodwinds, Improv, Sax, Soul Music |
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Lundahl, Christine |
Trumpet |
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Maldonado, Ana Maria |
Fundamentals, Cello |
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Martinez, David |
Intro to Music Tech |
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Millar, Michael |
Careers in Music |
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Narro, Oscar |
Live Sound Production |
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Pitts, Laura |
Musicianship |
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Propst, Paula |
World Music |
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Pylko, Wendy |
Voice |
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Schlitt, Bill |
Percussion |
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Shiotsuki, Ryan |
Western Classical Traditions |
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Silva, Linda |
Clarinet |
|
Snyder, Vernon |
Piano Studies, Fundamentals |
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Stuntz, Lori |
Trombone, Brass Ensemble |
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Taylor, Joel |
Drumset |
|
Vuk, Kendra |
Voice Coordinator |
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Wallin-Huff, Sarah |
History of Music Tech |
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Wilson, Joel |
Secondary Choral Methods |