Department of Music

The Department of Music is committed to its reputation as a center of quality education in the performing arts that meets the multi-cultural needs of the region. Our outstanding faculty members strive to develop an understanding and appreciation for the performing arts among not only music majors but also the general student population.

	Dr. Carol Britt Head of the Department of Music and Associate Professor of Music Concentration: theory 245 Talbot Hall Phone: 985.448.4604 E-mail: carol.britt@nicholls.edu
	James Alexander Adjunct Instructor of Music Concentrations: applied violin, string pedagogy 278 Talbot Hall Phone: 985.449.7085 E-mail: james.alexander@nicholls.edu
	Eric Gueniot Instructor of Music and Assistant Director of Bands Concentrations: percussion, marching band Lindsley Hall (Music Annex) Phone: 985.448.4422 E-mail: eric.gueniot@nicholls.edu
	Frances Hebert Instructor of Music Concentrations: vocal music education, music technology 243 Talbot Hall Phone: 985.493.2675 E-mail: fran.hebert@nicholls.edu
	Dr. Kenneth Klaus Professor of Music and Director of Choral Activities Concentrations: voice, choirs 272 Talbot Hall Phone: 985.448.4606 E-mail: kenneth.klaus@nicholls.edu
	Cristina Mendoza Instructor of Music and Assistant Director of Bands Concentrations: brass, jazz band 289 Talbot Hall Phone: 985.448.4616 E-mail: cristina.mendoza@nicholls.edu
	Donna Sammarco Instructor of Music Concentrations: piano, piano pedagogy, accompanying 291 Talbot Hall Phone: 985.448.4605 E-mail: donna.sammarco@nicholls.edu
	Dr. Luciana Soares Assistant Professor of Music Concentrations: applied piano, theory, accompanying 274 Talbot Hall Phone: 985.448.4611 E-mail: luciana.soares@nicholls.edu
	Gregory Torres Instructor of Music and Director of Bands Concentrations: music education, symphonic bands 220 Talbot Hall Phone: 985.493.2505 E-mail: greg.torres@nicholls.edu
	Dr. Paula Van Goes Instructor of Music Concentrations: woodwinds, music literature 292 Talbot Hall Phone: 985.448.4615 E-mail: paula.vangoes@nicholls.edu
	Dana Aucoin Administrative Assistant 3 241 Talbot Hall Phone: 985.448.4600 E-mail: dana.aucoin@nicholls.edu
	Casey Haynes Staff Accompanist 290 Talbot Hall Phone: 985.448-4603 E-mail: casey.haynes@nicholls.edu