Allison Curran Instructor of Music Leadership DEPARTMENTMusic LeadershipCONTACT INFOEmail Ms. CurranBIOGRAPHY Allison Curran (she/her) has 15 years of experience as a development professional, working at a range of institutions and securing funding from foundations, individuals, corporations, and government agencies. She is currently the Director of Development for the New York region of Facing History &…
Marissa Arciola Instructor of Arts & Music Leadership DEPARTMENTMusic LeadershipCONTACT INFOEmail Ms. ArciolaBIOGRAPHY Marissa Arciola is a bassist, strategist, and leader with a unique combination of artistic and business experience helping her build on founder Samer Ali’s vision of the Syrian Music Preservation Initiative. Marissa completed her undergraduate degree in double bass performance at the Eastman…
Lauren MacDonough Instructor of Arts Leadership DEPARTMENTArts LeadershipCONTACT INFOEmail Ms. MacDonoughBIOGRAPHY Lauren MacDonough currently serves as Director of Marketing for the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, a culmination of her education in marketing and her love of the arts. In her role, Lauren handles single ticket marketing campaigns for 34 season concerts and the RPO’s summer concert…
Betsey King Instructor of Arts Leadership DEPARTMENTArts LeadershipCONTACT INFOEmail Dr. KingBIOGRAPHY Betsey King, PhD, MT-BC has been a board-certified music therapist since 1984. She spent sixteen years in full-time clinical practice, working primarily with children and in neurological rehabilitation (as well as with elders, women w/metastatic breast cancer, inmates, and others) before becoming the director…
Chisato Eda Marling Instructor of Arts Leadership DEPARTMENTArts LeadershipCONTACT INFOEmail Dr. MarlingBIOGRAPHY Chisato Eda Marling received a Bachelor of Music in Saxophone Performance with minor in Piano Performance from the Musashino Academia Musicae, Tokyo, Japan, a Master’s Degree in Saxophone Performance from the University of Minnesota and a Doctor of Musical Arts with minor in…
Vince Ford Instructor of Music Leadership DEPARTMENTMusic LeadershipCONTACT INFOEmail Mr. FordBIOGRAPHY Vince Ford boasts two decades of experience successfully increasing the reach and impact of high-profile arts institutions. Expert in integrating audience engagement, content development, innovative platforms, revenue, and fostering high-performing teams, Vince is a seasoned leader. Currently serving as the SVP of Strategy and…
Caen Thomason-Redus Instructor of Music Leadership DEPARTMENTMusic LeadershipCONTACT INFOEmail Mr. Thomason-RedusBIOGRAPHY Caen Thomason-Redus is grateful to spend his time making a difference in the world through music. That journey has taken him through orchestras, presenters, universities, and now the League of American Orchestras, where he leads Inclusion and Learning. Immediately prior to joining the League,…
Jeff Dunn Instructor of Arts Leadership DEPARTMENTArts LeadershipCONTACT INFOEmail Prof. Dunn585-274-1210Personal WebsiteBIOGRAPHY Jeff Dunn is a multifaceted arts leader, educator, and performer, dedicated to helping musicians develop both the musical and non-musical skills needed in the 21st century. Currently serving as the Program Manager at the Institute for Music Leadership at the Eastman School of…
Crystal Sellers Battle Associate Dean & Director, George Walker Center Professor of Music Leadership DEPARTMENTMusic LeadershipCONTACT INFOEmail Dr. Sellers BattleBIOGRAPHY Dr. Crystal Sellers Battle previously served as the Dean of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer at Juniata College in Huntingdon, PA before coming to Eastman in June 2022. In her role, Crystal…
Melissa Ngan Instructor of Music Leadership DEPARTMENTMusic LeadershipCONTACT INFOEmail Ms. NganBIOGRAPHY Melissa Ngan cultivates personal and organizational growth through creative acts and collaborative practices. As Fifth House Ensemble’s Founder and Executive Director, Melissa drives the organization’s creative and training partnerships. She has led long-term projects with universities and conservatories nationwide that redefine the training process…