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Performing Arts Faculty at LHU


Our Performing Arts faculty rank among the top teachers, performers and scholars in the country. They bring a vast array of professional and personal experiences to their programs which they share with students at Lock Haven University as mentors and advisors as well as instructors. Most faculty take an active part in the Central Pennsylvania arts community.

If you would like more information on a faculty member or a program of study, please do not hesitate to contact one of our faculty members:

 
  Dance    
 

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Jayme Host

Director of Dance Program
Email: jhost@lhup.edu    

  • M.F.A. in Modern Dance, University of Utah
  • B.A. in Dance: Performance and Choreography, Dance History and Criticism from Goucher College
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  Music    
 
Grass 		   


Dr. Mahlon Grass
Professor, Email: mgrass@lhup.edu

  • D.M.A. Bassoon Performance, Eastman School of Music

  • M.M. Brigham Young University

  • B.A. Brigham Young University
     
Curtin  

Dr. David Curtin
Associate Professor, Chair
Email: dcurtin@lhup.edu

  • D.M.A. Piano Performance, University of Cincinnati College—Conservatory of Music
  • M.M. Piano Performance,
    University of Louisville School of Music
  • B.M. Piano Performance,
    SUNY Fredonia School of Music
  • B.A. English SUNY Fredonia
     
Mullen  

William Mullen
Instructor, Guitar Instruction
Email: wmullen@lhup.edu

  • B.M. Guitar Performance, Pennsylvania State University


     
   


John Schmidt
Assistant Professor, Director of Bands, Percussion Instruction
Email: jschmidt@lhup.edu

  • M. Ed., Virginia Polytechnic and State University
  • B.S., Music Education, Clarion State College
     
Severn  

Dr. Eddie Severn
Assistant Professor, Director of Jazz Studies and Brass
Email: esevern@lhup.edu /  Websites: www.eddiesevern.com, www.myspace.com/eddieseverngroup

  • Royal Military School of Music,
    Kneller Hall, London, England
  • Master of Arts in Music with distinction,
    University of Salford, Manchester, England, awarded the James Morrison Jazz Masters Award in recognition of performance excellence
  • Currently working on DMA projects,
    University of Salford, Manchester, England
     
Becker  

Ms. Melissa Becker
Instructor, Musicologist, String Instruction
Email: mbecker@lhup.edu

  • ABD, Ph.D., Music and Human Learning, University of Texas, Austin
  • M.M. ,Viola Performance, Pennsylvania State University
  • B.S. Music Education, Clarion University
  • B.M. Violin Performance, Pennsylvania State University
     

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Nelson Hill
Instructor,Saxophone                                      Email:nhill2@lhup.edu                           Website:http://nelsonhilljazz.com

  • B.M. Saxophone Performance, Eastman School of Music

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  Theatre    
     
Broomer  

Ramona Broomer
Assistant Professor, Theatre
Email: rbroomer@lhup.edu

  • M.S. Instructional Technology, Bloomsburg University
  • M.F.A. Costume Design, Temple University
  • B.S. Fashion Design, Drexel University
Ramona Broomer has taught theater courses and served as Director of Costumes in the Department of Performing Arts since 2001. She has a B.S. in Fashion Design from Drexel University and a M.F.A. from Temple University. She is a member of the International Alliance of Stage Employees (I.A.T.S.E.) Locals 895, 768 and 705.
                    

Michael Slane: (Scene Design/Tech)     

Sally Story: (Acting/Directing)