School of Music Faculty
Director
Music Theory, History, and Composition
Head of the Music Theory, History, and Composition Area
Contact: (309) 556-3115 — aponce@iwu.edu
Music Theory, History, and Composition
Contact: (309) 556-3202 — bwest@iwu.edu
Music Education
Keyboard Area
Ensemble Directors
Director of Large Choral Ensembles
(Collegiate Choir and University Choir)
Contact: (309) 556-3073 — sferguso@iwu.edu
Strings Area
Head of the Strings Area
(Violin/Viola)
Contact: (309) 556-3547 — lnelson@iwu.edu
Woodwind Area
Head of the Woodwind Area
( Flute / Saxophone )
Contact: (309) 556-3202 — bwest@iwu.edu
Brass & Percussion Area
Head of Brass and Percussion Area
(Tuba/Euphonium)
Contact: (309) 556-1046 — risinger@iwu.edu
Voice Area
Accompanists
Staff
Professors Emeritus
Associate Professor Emeritus
(Clarinet, Conducting & Symphonic Winds)
Contact: (309) 556- 3268 — rgarrett@iwu.edu
Professor Emeritus of Music, Director of the School of Music (1998-2018)
(Composition and Theory)
Contact: mpelusi@iwu.edu
Fern Rosetta Sherff Professor Emeritus of Music
(Theory, History, and Composition)
Contact: dvayo@iwu.edu