The Conservatory offers a well-rounded menu of general education classes in history, literature, philosophy, creative writing, oral communication, acoustics, and mathematics for undergraduates. These courses complement our students' musical training and enrich their understanding of the wider world.

Alexander Technique

Robert Britton

General Education

Erin DeBakcsy, german
Nikolaus Hohmann, history; philosophy
Matthew Kennedy, anthropology; film history
Betsy Marvit, acoustics
Brian Neilson, chair, general education; italian; english
Eithne Pardini, french
Carol Pragides, esl
Matthew Siegel, literature and creative writing


Library

Kevin McLaughlin


Music History and Literature

Mason Bates
Dan Becker
Sarah Cahill
Luciano Chessa
David Conte
Mary Fettig
David Garner
Susan Harvey
Paul Hersh
Corey Jamason
Alden Jenks
Bruce Lamott
Emily Laurance
Rebecca Plack
John Spitzer, chair
Conrad Susa

Music Theory and Musicianship

Thomas Conroy
Jacques Desjardins
Scott Foglesong, chair
David Garner
Alla Gladysheva
Sonja Neblett
Michael Schroeder


Practical Aspects of a Career in Music

Clifford Cranna
Mario Guarneri


Teaching Skills

Kayleen Asbo
Yoriko Richman