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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.

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Department Chair
Nicholas Phillips
he/him/his
Music and Theatre Arts Department
Chair, Department of Music & Theatre Arts
Professor of Music-Piano
Haas Fine Arts 156A
121 Water Street
Eau Claire, WI 54703
Faculty and Staff
Professional portrait of Jeffery Crowell
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Music and Theatre Arts Department
Professor of Music-Percussion
245 Haas Fine Arts Center
Eau Claire, WI 54701

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
Alum
she/her/hers
Music and Theatre Arts Department
Senior Lecturer of Music - Piano
Haas Fine Arts 259
121 Water Street
Eau Claire, WI 54703
by appointment
Laura Dunbar
she/her/hers
Music and Theatre Arts Department
Associate Professor of Music Education
Music Education Coordinator
Haas Fine Arts Center 251
121 Water Street
Eau Claire, WI 54702
Monday - Thursday 12:00 - 1:00 pm and by appointment

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
she/her/hers
Music and Theatre Arts Department
Professor of Music-Oboe
Haas Fine Arts 148
121 Water St.
Eau Claire, WI 54702
Arthur Grothe
He/Him/His
Music and Theatre Arts Department
Professor of Theatre Arts, Artistic Director of Theatre
Pablo Center at the Confluence - 248
128 Graham Ave.
Eau Claire WI 54701
Erin Hisey, assistant professor of theatre
she/her/hers
Music and Theatre Arts Department
Assistant Professor - Theatre Scenic and Lighting Design
Pablo Center at the Confluence Rm. 245
128 Graham Ave.
Eau Claire, WI 54701
By Appointment
Chi-Yu Hsu
Music and Theatre Arts Department
Associate Professor of Music-Composition
Haas Fine Arts 131
121 Water Street
Eau Claire, 54701

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
Alum
she/her/hers
Music and Theatre Arts Department
Technical Support and Webmaster
Haas Fine Arts Center 166
121 Water Street
Eau Claire, WI 54701
Mon - Fri
9:30am-4:30pm
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Music and Theatre Arts Department

Haas Fine Arts Center 156
121 Water Street
Eau Claire, WI 54703
United States