People
William LaRue Jones
Title/Position
Professor Emeritus
William LaRue Jones is “one of the most active and versatile symphonic conductors in America today...” (Minneapolis Star-Tribune).
Rachel Joselson
Title/Position
Emeritus Professor
Rachel Joselson was an associate professor of voice at the University of Iowa School of Music.
Tyler Kalina
Title/Position
Grad Rep - Music Education
Kevin Kastens
Title/Position
Professor Emeritus
Associate Director of Bands
Director of the Hawkeye Marching Band
Kevin Kastens is an emeritus professor in the University of Iowa School of Music.
James Kieser
Title/Position
Undergraduate Representative
Hae Sun Kim
Title/Position
Music Therapy
Assistant Professor
Hae Sun Kim is an assistant professor of music therapy at the University of Iowa School of Music.
Alex Koppel
Title/Position
Associate Director of Choral Studies
Visiting Assistant Professor
Mary Kotrba
Title/Position
Undergrad Rep - Woodwinds
Ed Kottick
Title/Position
Professor Emeritus
Learn more about Ed Kottick, Professor Emeritus of Musicology at the University of Iowa.
Minji Kwon
Title/Position
Collaborative Pianist
Learn more about Minji Kwon, Collaborative Pianist at the University of Iowa.
Matt Landon
Title/Position
Guitar
Adjunct Assistant Professor
Zane Larson
Title/Position
Grad Rep - Musicology
Réne Lecuona
Title/Position
Piano
Professor
Piano Area Co-Head
Réne Lecuona is a professor of piano at the University of Iowa School of Music.
Doreen Lee
Title/Position
Collaborative Piano
Visiting Assistant Professor
Learn more about Doreen Lee, Visiting Assistant Professor, at the University of Iowa.
Kenny Lee
Title/Position
Director of Orchestral Studies
Assistant Professor
Kenny Lee has established himself as an outstanding artist and leader both on the podium and as a cellist. He has performed as a conductor, recitalist, and chamber musician throughout North America, Europe, and Asia.
Alex Lenaers
Title/Position
Undergrad Rep - Composition
Joanna Leston
Title/Position
Undergrad Rep - Brass/Percussion
Alicia Maiz Alonso
Title/Position
Grad Rep - Strings
Chelsea Majkut
Title/Position
Admissions and Outreach/Engagement Specialist
John Manning
Title/Position
Tuba/Euphonium
Associate Professor
Associate Director of Undergraduate Studies
John Manning is associate professor of tuba at The University of Iowa, and is a founding member of the award-winning Yamaha performing ensemble, the Atlantic Brass Quintet.
Jeremy Manternach
Title/Position
Choral Music Education
Associate Professor
Music Education Area Head (Fall 2025)
Jeremy Manternach, PhD, is Associate Professor of Vocal/Choral Music Education and currently serves as the area chair of music education.
Betty Mather
Learn more about Betty Mather at the University of Iowa.
Rich Medd
Title/Position
Jazz
Adjunct Assistant Professor
William Menefield
Title/Position
Jazz Studies, Piano
Assistant Professor
Jazz Studies Area Head (Fall 2025)
William Menefield, an active performer and composer, is assistant professor of jazz studies.
David Meyer
Title/Position
Voice
Assistant Professor
Voice Area Co-Head
Dr. David Meyer serves as the Assistant Professor of Voice.
Kati Meyer
Title/Position
Music Theory
Visiting Assistant Professor
Composition/Music Theory Co-Area Head
Learn more about Kati Meyer, Visiting Assistant Professor, in the University of Iowa School of Music.
Nick Miller
Title/Position
Director of Marching Percussion
Associate Director of Hawkeye Marching Band
Assistant Director of Bands
Visiting Assistant Professor
Nick Miller serves as Associate Director of the Hawkeye Marching Band, Director of Marching Percussion, and Assistant Director of Bands at the University of Iowa.
Jason Millsap
Title/Position
Associate Company Manager, Performing Arts Production Unit
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