Guest Artist Master Classes

Throughout each academic year, the Music Conservatory invites internationally renowned guest artists to the University to offer its students small-group and one-on-one master classes. These programs enrich students' educational experiences while helping them to build their professional networks for the future.

Past guest artists have included:

Mike Clark, drum set

Tom Landschoot, cello

Nelita True, piano

Gilbert Kalish, piano

Marlena Kleinman Malas, vocal coach

Richard Patterson, jazz bass

Jim Peterick, singer/songwriter

John Wojciechowski, saxophone

Larry Coryell, guitar

Howard Levy, piano/harmonica

Neil Tesser, jazz critic

Glenn Kotsche, percussion/composer

Tim Day, flute

Steve Paulson, bassoon

Bill Bennett, oboe

Martin Katz, piano

Steve Rodby, bass

Amy Kirsten, composer

Aaron Kernis, composer

Stephen Williamson, clarinet

Tim Smith, trombone

Mark Hughes, trumpet

Alex Klein, oboe

Tamas Varga, cello

Carlos Rafael Rivera, composer

Paolo Bortolussi, flute