Music and Theatre Arts Faculty and Staff
Your Support System
The Music and Theatre Arts Department faculty and staff are dedicated to sharing their knowledge to give our Blugolds the support they need and the best education they can get. Our professors have a multitude of experiences onstage, offstage, and within their communities. Get connected with them to learn more about their capabilities and how it can benefit you.
![Nicholas Phillips](/sites/default/files/styles/200x266_2x/public/images/14681-Phillips-Portrait.JPG.webp?itok=N-wwT6h3)
![Professional portrait of Jeffery Crowell](/sites/default/files/styles/200x266_2x/public/images/21934-Crowell2023.jpeg.webp?itok=vuA75zkm)
Dr. Jeffery Crowell is an Emmy Award winning percussionist and Professor of Music at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire where he teaches applied percussion and percussion techniques, conducts the UW-Eau Claire Percussion Ensembles, instructs the Blugold Marching Band Drumline, and leads Jazz Ensemble III, part of the outstanding UW-Eau Claire award-winning jazz area.
![Lori Cruciani Lori Cruciani](/sites/default/files/styles/200x266_2x/public/images/6130-Cruciani_Lori_2016.jpg.webp?itok=2blDzcvU)
![Laura Dunbar Laura Dunbar](/sites/default/files/styles/200x266_2x/public/images/6132-Dunbar_Laura_2016.jpg.webp?itok=MOYCt527)
Laura Dunbar is Associate Professor of Music Education, Elementary Specialist at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire where she also serves as Music Education Coordinator and teaches music education courses.
![Christa Garvey](/sites/default/files/styles/200x266_2x/public/images/14249-Garveyheadshot2020.jpg.webp?itok=sSH4wNSv)
![Arthur Grothe](/sites/default/files/styles/200x266_2x/public/images/6135-Grothe_Arthur_2016.jpg.webp?itok=zgVtaJU6)
128 Graham Ave.
Eau Claire WI 54701
![Erin Hisey, assistant professor of theatre](/sites/default/files/styles/200x266_2x/public/images/14682-20191118-Hisey-Erin.jpg.webp?itok=MbC8pZFJ)
128 Graham Ave.
Eau Claire, WI 54701
![Chi-Yu Hsu](/sites/default/files/styles/200x266_2x/public/images/9210-Hsu_ChiaYu_20180214.jpg.webp?itok=lcVf7BUS)
Born in Banqiao, Taiwan, Dr. Hsu is an active composer of contemporary concert music. Dr. Hsu has been interested in deriving inspirations from different materials, such as poems, myths, and images. She received commissioned from various ensembles and foundations. Her works were awarded with prizes and performed by major ensembles around the world.
![Professional portrait of Nicole Johnson](/sites/default/files/styles/200x266_2x/public/images/21535-NicoleHeadshot.jpg.webp?itok=NWjntWUG)
9:30am-4:30pm