Brandon Allday is a Minneapolis-based hip-hop producer, performer and educator – as well as co-founder of the Mexican-American rap-duo Big…

Focus: Hip-Hop Studies

Scott has performed all over the world with such distinguished groups as The UNT One O’Clock Lab Band, The Dallas…

Focus: Brass & Woodwind, Ensemble

Stuart Anderson is Associate Professor of Physics and Assistant Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning at Augsburg College…

Focus: Liberal Arts

J. Anthony Allen is a prolific composer of both acoustic and electronic music. He has worked with many forms of…

Focus: Composition & Songwriting

Jeff Bailey has performed in a wide variety of musical settings as a musician, composer, and producer. He has performed…

Focus: Bass, Ensemble

A native of East-Berlin, Dr. Eva Beneke is an unstoppable performer. Highlights of her career include appearances with the German…

Focus: Guitar, Music Performance

In 1985, Raymond established Absolute Music, a commercial music studio, where he wrote and produced TV and radio spots for…

Focus: Ensemble, Keyboard

From Paula Abdul to Yanni and Bobby Z, as well as hundreds of artist in between, John “Chopper” Black brings…

Focus: Audio Engineering, Music Production, Music Technology

15 Years of experience. Musician, Studio owner, Recording Engineer, Live Sound Engineer and Studio Consultant. Select Credits Include: Atmosphere, Next,…

Focus: Audio Engineering, Live Sound, Music Production, Music Technology

Fred Bretschger joined The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra in 1980. Originally from New York, he began playing the bass at…

Focus: Bass

Sarah Burk is a performer and recording artist on keyboards, vocals and violin. Sarah holds a B.M. degree in Music…

Focus: Keyboard, Music Theory

Terry has been a professional bassist for 30 years. As a recipient of an Individual Study Grant from the National…

Focus: Bass

Linda Chacholiades studied at the University of Georgia, Mozarteum Conservatory, Salzburg, Austria, and holds a Master of Music Degree in…

Focus: Keyboard, Liberal Arts

Joe comes from a musical family with roots in the Twin Cities. He graduated from St. John’s University in Collegeville,…

Charlie Christenson has spent the last decade working closely with many of the country’s most well respected jazz educators and…

Focus: Voice

Bruce Cook has released three self-produced albums, one of medieval renaissance music that was used as a soundtrack for the…

Focus: Audio Engineering, Music Business, Music Technology

Christopher Cunningham serves as McNally Smith College of Music’s Creative Partnerships Liaison as well as teaching in both its Composition…

Focus: Composition & Songwriting, Ensemble

Marv Dahlgren is a nationally known figure in the drumming world, having authored and co-authored many influential books on drumming…

Focus: Percussion

Tom has more than 35 years of experience as a musician and an audio engineer. From 1976-1982, Tom was co-owner…

Focus: Audio Engineering, Liberal Arts, Live Sound, Music Production, Music Technology

Lori Dokken has played and appealed to the patrons of every major and minor music venue in Minneapolis and St.…

Focus: Ensemble, Keyboard, Voice

Judi has worked in opera, musical theater, jazz, folk, country, gospel, pop, and R&B. She currently works with Voicestra (Bobby…

Focus: Ensemble, Voice

Ricardo has been active as a recording engineer for a variety of bands, commercials, and television spots as well as…

Focus: Audio Engineering, Live Sound, Music Production, Music Technology

Mary Ellen Childs has been acclaimed for creating both rhythmic, exuberant instrumental works and bold, kinetic compositions that integrate music,…

Focus: Composition & Songwriting

Joe Elliott has spent 30 years playing professionally in Los Angeles as sideman, musical director and composer in a variety…

Focus: Guitar

Steve is one the most versatile performers in the Twin Cities and beyond. Spending years on the road traveling the…

Focus: Ensemble

Andrew Fleser, pianist and vocal coach, has performed as a soloist and accompanist throughout the United States and Europe. A…

Focus: Keyboard, Music Theory

Charles Fletcher has studied at the Jamie Aebersold Summer Jazz Clinics, Berklee College of Music, Metropolitan State University and St.…

Focus: Bass

Bryan is the owner of Forrester Audio Networx, a production studio specializing in broadcast audio, including V/O record, music composition,…

Focus: Audio Engineering, Live Sound, Music Production, Music Technology

Chris grew up in southwest Iowa and graduated from Millikin University with a BM in Commercial Music. After a short…

Focus: Voice

Freddy Fresh (born Frederick Schmid) is among the most active and prolific American underground dance music artists, having released more…

Focus: Hip-Hop Studies

Greg Froehle has broad experience in numerous musical situations as a vocalist, guitarist, drummer, classical percussionist, pianist, songwriter and arranger.…

Focus: Voice

Dr. Jay Fuchs is a professional singer, piano player, composer, music director, author and bandleader. Jay holds a Ph.D. and…

Focus: Composition & Songwriting, Music Theory

William G. Franklin received a Master of Liberal Studies (MLS) with a minor in Art History from the University of…

Focus: Liberal Arts

Chris earned a B.S. in Mathematics and an M.S. in Mathematics Education from the University of Wisconsin, Madison.  He has…

Focus: Liberal Arts

Charles Gehr is an educator for the Minnesota School of Business, a touring musician and studio performer. Gehr has worked…

Focus: Music Business

Gary has been a professional musician for 30+ years, working throughout the industry as a performer, composer, arranger and programmer.…

Focus: Keyboard

Peter has been in the Live Production industry for over thirty years, spending no less than twenty of those years…

Focus: Live Sound, Music Technology

Sam served as a graduate teaching assistant and instructor of human anatomy at the University of Minnesota for three years,…

Focus: Liberal Arts

Dave Hanzel is known for his versatility and is one of the busiest drummers in the Twin Cities. As the…

Focus: Percussion

Shai Hayo is a percussionist and educator who specializes in traditional and contemporary drumming styles of the Spanish-speaking Caribbean and…

Focus: Ensemble, Liberal Arts

Born and raised in the Bay Area of California, Chad complete his first degree, a BS in Journalism and Mass Communication,…

Focus: Music Production, Music Technology

Mark Henderson is a graduate of North Texas State University where he performed with the famous 1:00 Lab Band, which…

Focus: Brass & Woodwind

Rachel Holder has been singing professionally in the Twin Cities since she was 19 years old. Her unique voice has…

Focus: Voice

“Blair eschews typical hip-hop self-aggrandizement in favor of an honest, plain-spoken rapping style that owes more to contemporary literature and…

Focus: Composition & Songwriting, Ensemble

Professional Experience: Described as “remarkably virtuosic” by the Columbus Republic and “transcendent” by the Daytona Beach News Journal, tenor Aaron Humble originally hails from…

Focus: Voice

David Hyslop’s 45-year career in arts management includes 32 years serving as Chief Executive Officer for three of the nation’s…

Focus: Music Business

Steve Jennings has explored many musical styles including rock, classical, jazz, funk, gospel, country, and blues. He has worked professionally…

Focus: Ensemble, Percussion

Dave Jensen is a member of Hornheads, a Billboard magazine award-winning a cappella jazz group. As a group, they have…

Focus: Brass & Woodwind, Ensemble

Peter has spent his entire career as a full time professional drummer/musician/songwriter. In the mid 70’s, he was a drummer…

Focus: Composition & Songwriting

www.reidkennedy.com @reidkennedy A native of Winona, Minnesota, Kennedy began his musical studies at the piano in elementary school. After winning…

Focus: Percussion

Gordy has played hundreds of sessions for jingles, radio and television station logos, industrial film scores, record albums, and compact…

Focus: Percussion

Jerry has performed on shows with Don Ross, Tommy Emmanuel, Bob Brozman, and Andy McKee. He was a featured performer…

Focus: Guitar, Liberal Arts

John Krogh is an award-winning composer (ASCAP), engineer, producer, sound designer, and multi-instrumentalist who writes music and provides audio production…

Focus: Composition & Songwriting, Music Production, Music Technology

Having studied under guitar greats Bill Leavitt, Mike Ihde, and Larry Baione, Paul toured eight years with various shows and…

Focus: Guitar

Liz Kuivinen holds a Master of Liberal Studies degree from the University of Minnesota and a B.M. degree in Piano…

Focus: Ensemble, Keyboard, Music Theory

Brian Laidlaw is a poet and songwriter from San Francisco. He studied Creative Writing as an undergraduate at Stanford, at…

Focus: Composition & Songwriting, Liberal Arts

Peggy Larson has had an extensive career as a singer and choral director both in the Netherlands and USA. In…

Focus: Ensemble, Voice

Before coming to McNally Smith, Velma Lashbrook taught in Augsburg’s Master of Arts in Leadership program, facilitating courses in self-identity…

Focus: Liberal Arts

Michelle Lekas has been studying and teaching film history and theory at the University of Florida, Hamline University, Carleton College,…

Focus: Liberal Arts

Tim’s career includes a wide range of accomplishments in television production, recording studio session work, producing, arranging, engineering, studio management,…

Focus: Ensemble, Guitar

Joe Mabbott was raised in a musical family, and began his own life in music as a drummer at the…

Focus: Audio Engineering, Live Sound, Music Production, Music Technology

Thirty Two years; General Manager and Talent Buyer at a single concert venue (First Avenue Nightclub). Memberships: Presently – Vice…

Focus: Music Business

Brian McCullough is a teacher of the Alexander Technique, a method of improving coordination and technical ease. His clients include…

Michael is an audio engineer, producer, and owner of Tracks On 6th Recording Studios. Michael has been a part of…

Focus: Audio Engineering, Music Technology

Sean McMahon has worked in various roles on film scores for major motion pictures including Spider-Man 3 and Dreamgirls, and…

Focus: Composition & Songwriting

Steve McPherson is a musician and writer who’s lived in the Twin Cities since 2004, where he’s performed with bands…

Focus: Liberal Arts

Michael Menard is an accomplished classical guitarist and guitar teacher with the ability to play and teach many styles of…

Focus: Guitar, Music Theory

Studied with Brett Garsed and Scott Henderson while attending Musicians Institute.  Graduated from California State University Chico with a B.A.…

Focus: Ensemble, Guitar

April began her career teaching all areas of English and Speech Communications for eight years in secondary schools. In 2003,…

Focus: Liberal Arts

Jake Mohan is a writer and musician living in Minneapolis. He holds a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing…

Focus: Liberal Arts

Dan Musselman is a talented piano player and composer. Dan holds a B.M. degree in Piano Performance from McNally Smith…

Focus: Keyboard, Music Theory

Ric has been playing guitar for over 25 years and has been teaching guitar and songwriting since 1997. Since graduating…

Focus: Guitar

David Olson has been involved with the Business Department of McNally Smith College since 1996. Prior to joining the staff,…

Focus: Audio Engineering, Music Business, Music Technology

A Milwaukee, Wisconsin native with direct Nigerian ancestry, Nneka Onyilofor attained her B.S. in Family Social Science and Masters of…

Focus: Hip-Hop Studies, Liberal Arts

Shon Parker is a diverse vocalist, arranger and educator with a variety of experience in styles including pop, rock, opera,…

Focus: Ensemble, Voice

Greg Perleberg is a Shareholder with Lommen Abdo Cole King & Stageberg, P.A., one of the Midwest’s largest entertainment law…

Focus: Music Business

Gary’s diverse credits include working with local jazz artists Debbie Duncan, Bruce Henry, Dave Karr, Manfredo Fest, national jazz artists…

Focus: Bass

Craig Rice is an award-winning producer and director, and is nationally recognized for his distinguished career in the television and…

Focus: Music Business

Scott Rivard was Technical Director, Mixer and Audio Producer for the live broadcast of the show, A Prairie Home Companion…

Focus: Audio Engineering, Music Technology

Elise has taught acting and theater at institutions across the country and is currently in the final stages of her…

Focus: Liberal Arts

Thomas Rosenberg is nationally known as a dynamic performer, chamber music coach, and teacher. A resident of Saint Paul, Minnesota,…

Focus: Strings

Gary has been writing music for a wide variety of applications since his early teens.  Recording credits include LOST IN…

Focus: Composition & Songwriting, Ensemble, Music Business

Randy Sabien founded and chaired the jazz string department at Berklee College of Music, where he also performed with, and…

Focus: Ensemble, Strings

Performing over 200 shows a year, Travis can be seen in a multitude of musical settings, including musical theater, jazz,…

Focus: Bass

Peter began playing piano and drums at the age of eight. The music collection of his older brother, which included…

Focus: Ensemble, Keyboard

David Schmalenberger has recently performed with Pooch’s Playhouse (jazz quintet), the Are You Experienced? Hendrix ensemble, the Laura Caviani trio,…

Focus: Ensemble, Percussion

Erin is an accomplished vocalist and musical theatre performer with credits that span the globe from cruise ships and amusement…

Focus: Ensemble, Voice

Kevin is a musicologist, writer, editor, DJ, and composer living in the city of West Saint Paul, MN. He received…

Focus: Liberal Arts

A Wisconsin native, Jennifer (Scovell) Parker is proud to be with McNally Smith College of Music. She is active as…

Focus: Ensemble, Voice

Dr. Leah Siltberg is an active and sought-after pianist
 within many musical contexts. Leah holds a D.M.A. and M.M. degree…

Focus: Keyboard, Music Theory

David Singley is a professional guitarist who has shared the stage with such jazz luminaries as Bob Brookmeyer, George Shearing,…

Focus: Composition & Songwriting

Kristin Sponcia, originally from Milwaukee, WI, is 
an active pianist, vocalist, arranger and composer. Kristin holds a M.M. degree in…

Focus: Ensemble, Keyboard, Music Theory

Justin Staggs is an award-winning filmmaker with several dozen music videos to his credit, including many major label clients such…

Focus: Music Technology

David is an in-demand and versatile drummer/educator who has performed globally with a truly eclectic array of artists including Sheryl…

Focus: Percussion

Bobby Stanton has been featured on NPR (National Public Radio) shows Garrison Keillor’s “A Prairie Home Companion” and Dave Brubeck’s…

Focus: Ensemble, Guitar

Paul is a respected musician in the Twin Cities area. He has performed with many local artists, playing a wide…

Focus: Percussion

As a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, composer, producer and engineer, Andy Thompson has been making music professionally since 2001. After studying composition,…

Focus: Composition & Songwriting

Sean’s compositions and orchestrations have been utilized by Sony, Oprah Winfrey, Lifetime Network, Discovery Channel, American Express, Target, Chicken Soup…

Focus: Keyboard

Todd is currently FOX 9’s “Man on the Town” features reporter for the Twin Cities. His television experience includes having…

Focus: Music Business

Kevin’s stellar skills have been featured in Modern Drummer Magazine, however his dedication to drumming began as soon as he…

Focus: Ensemble, Percussion

Performer of Scandinavian Fiddle Traditions since 1988; American Swedish Institute Midwinter Folkmusic Festival 2006; Kennedy Center Millenium Stage 2003; Revels,…

Focus: Liberal Arts

As a flutist, Janis is particularly devoted to working with living composers and new music. She has premiered over 100…

Focus: Brass & Woodwind, Liberal Arts

Teresa (Terri) Whitman writes poetry, stories, and essays. Her work has been published in the anthologies Mixed Voices: Contemporary Poems…

Focus: Liberal Arts

David Wiens graduated from the Conservatory at the University of Missouri, Kansas City with a bachelor’s degree in Piano Performance.…

Focus: Audio Engineering, Live Sound, Music Production, Music Technology

Cliff has played with the Minnesota Orchestra, Art Garfunkel, Bernadette Peters, Jennifer Holliday, Chet Atkins, The Guy’s All-Star Shoe Band…

Focus: Guitar

Toki Wright is a Twin Cities based emcee, poet, and community organizer. He is the newest artist on Rhymesayers Entertainment. …

Focus: Hip-Hop Studies

Israeli-born composer, arranger and pianist, Adi Yeshaya, is known internationally for his arranging and orchestration work. He is currently a…

Focus: Composition & Songwriting, Keyboard

Jay Young is one of the Twin Cities’ ‘first call’ bassists. He is a freelance performer and educator involved in…

Focus: Bass

Medium Zach is a Minneapolis-based hip-hop producer, performer and educator – as well as co-founder of the Mexican-American rap-duo Big…

Focus: Hip-Hop Studies