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 Professor of Music Concentration: theory 245 Talbot Hall Phone: 985.448.4604 E-mail: carol.britt@nicholls.edu |
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| Dana Aucoin Administrative Assistant 241 Talbot Hall Phone: 985.448.4600 E-mail: dana.aucoin@nicholls.edu |
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James Alexander Adjunct Instructor of Music and Director of the string program Concentrations: applied violin and viola, string pedagogy 278 Talbot Hall Phone: 985.449.7085 E-mail: james.alexander@nicholls.edu |
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Dr. Michael Bartnik Assistant Professor of Music Concentrations: woodwinds, history, technology 292 Talbot Hall Phone: 985.448.4615 E-mail: michael.bartnik@nicholls.edu |
| Dr. Valerie Francis Assistant Professor of Music Concentrations: applied voice, gospel choir, vocal pedagogy 243/291 Talbot Hall Phone: 985.493.2675 E-mail: valerie.francis@nicholls.edu |
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Joshua Hollenbeck Instructor of Music and Assistant Director of Bands Concentrations: saxophone, marching band, jazz band, arranging Lindsley Hall Phone: 985.449.7055 E-mail: joshua.hollenbeck@nicholls.edu |
| Dr. Kenneth Klaus Professor of Music and Director of Choral Activities Concentrations: choirs, applied voice 272 Talbot Hall Phone: 985.448.4606 E-mail: kenneth.klaus@nicholls.edu |
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Craig Konicek Adjunct Instructor of Music Concentration: high brass 289 Talbot Hall Phone: 985.448.4616 |
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Michelle Parro Staff Accompanist 290 Talbot Hall Phone: 985.448.4600 E-mail: michelle.parro@nicholls.edu |
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Donna Sammarco Instructor of Music Concentrations: piano, pedagogy, accompanying 270 Talbot Hall Phone: 985.448.4605 E-mail: donna.sammarco@nicholls.edu |
| Dr. Luciana Soares Associate Professor of Music Concentrations: applied piano, literature, ear training, accompanying 274 Talbot Hall Phone: 985.448.4611 E-mail: luciana.soares@nicholls.edu |
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Gregory Torres Instructor of Music and Director of Bands Concentrations: music education, bands, conducting Phone: 985.493.2505 E-mail: greg.torres@nicholls.edu |







