MUSIC
NAME Sean Dobbins (drums), Michael Malis (piano), and Brandon Rose (bass) PROFESSION Director of the Ann Arbor Public Schools Summer Jazz Program; Founder of the Other Tones concert series; professional musician
EDUCATION Faculty member at the University of Michigan, Oakland University, and Wayne State University; doctoral candidate at the University of Michigan; master’s degree in jazz studies from Michigan State University SPECIAL NOTES Michael Malis is a former IAA faculty member VISIT DETAILS Feb. 3-7 – During a weeklong residency, the trio worked closely with ensembles, combos, big band and the improvisation class. Private lessons were offered to every jazz drummer, bassist, and pianist. NAME Roy Poper (trumpet), David Byrd-Morrow (horn), and Dr. John Gruber (trombone) PROFESSION Associate Professor of Trumpet, Associate Professor of Horn, and Assistant Professor of Trombone at Oberlin College and Conservatory EDUCATION Master of Fine Arts from California Institute of the Arts; Master of Music from Stony Brook University; Doctor of Musical Arts from the University of Michigan VISIT DETAILS November – Led a series of master classes for brass students. Poper worked with trumpet seniors, Byrd-Morrow engaged with horn students, and Gruber provided valuable tips to low brass players. NAME Dr. Alice Teyssier (vocalist), Nuiko Wadden (harp), and Dr. Ross Karre (IAC 98, 00, IAA 00-01) (percussion) PROFESSION Founder of MATRICALIS; Principal Harpist of the Pittsburgh Opera, Ballet Orchestras, and Des Moines Metro Opera; Associate Professor of Percussion at Oberlin Conservatory EDUCATION Doctorate of Musical Arts from the University of California-San Diego; Oberlin College; Doctorate of Musical Arts from the University of California-San Diego VISIT DETAILS March 7-8 – Performed a recital for music students
Sean Dobbins Michael Malis Brandon Rose
Roy Poper David Byrd-Morrow Dr. John Gruber
Dr. Alice Teyssier Nuiko Wadden Dr. Ross Karre – Alumni
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