2008 FMC Faculty/Staff

The Foster Camp Faculty is truly the backbone for educational instruction. With  many years of professional experience in music education, the Foster Camp Faculty provides education at all achievement levels to aid students in reaching maximum potential. Their dedication, commitment, and positive work ethic is one of the finest around.  We encourage you to learn more about our Faculty.  Below is some brief information about our faculty. Please click on the highlighted (linked) names for a more detailed biography and/or contact information. Faculty are subject to change without notice.
 

Administrators:

 

Camp Director

Ben Walker

Board of Control

Rob James, Music Department Chair - Eastern Kentucky University

Board of Control

 Karin Sehmann, Director of Music Education & Graduate Studies - EKU

Administrative Secretary

Cheryl Haddix, Administrative Assistant - EKU Dept. of Music

Facilities Manager

Lee Risk, Facilities Manager, Music Technician, Instrument Repair

   

String Camp Faculty:

 

Orchestra Director/Violin

Jeremy Mullholland, Director of Violin Studies / Orchestra Director

Violin

Meg Saunders, Instructor of Violin/Viola - Asbury & Centre College

Viola

Dale Jones, Lexington area professional viola performer and educator

Cello

Nathan Jasinski, Professor of Cello - Eastern Kentucky University

String Bass

TBA
   

Band - Guitar - Steel Drum Camp Faculty:

 

High School Band Conductor

Dr. Shelley Jagow, Symphonic Band Director -  Wright State University

High School Band Conductor   

Perry Ralenkotter, Director of Bands - Sunman Dearborn Middle School

Flute

Kristen Kean, Professor of Flute - Eastern Kentucky University

Clarinet

Connie Rhoades, Professor of Clarinet - Eastern Kentucky University

Double Reeds

Elizabeth Young, Professor of Double Reeds - EKU

Saxophone/Jazz Band

Larry Nelson, Professor of Saxophone & Jazz Studies- EKU

Trumpet

Joseph Van Fleet, Professor of Trumpet - Eastern Kentucky University

French Horn

Mick Sehmann, Professor of Horn Studies- Eastern Kentucky University

French Horn

Karin Sehmann, Director of Music Education & Graduate Studies - EKU

Trombone

Brad Kearns, Professional Trombone Performer

Euphonium/Tuba

Jim Willett, Professor of Tuba & Euphonium - EKU

Percussion/Steel Drum (Middle School)

Jeremiah Fowler, Percussion Specialist

Percussion/Steel Drum (High School)

Jason Koontz, Professor of Percussion - Eastern Kentucky University

Guitar Camp

Dennis Davis, Professor of Guitar - Eastern Kentucky University

 

 

Piano Camp Faculty:

 

Director

Richard Crosby, Professor of Piano Studies - Eastern Kentucky University

Piano Instructor

Hayward Mickens, Professor of Piano - Eastern Kentucky University

Instructor & Clinician

Laurie Choi, Professor of Piano Studies - Eastern Kentucky University
   

Vocal Camp Faculty:

 

Choral Conductor

Brent Merritt, Director of Choral Studies - Scott County High School

Associate Choral Conductor

Raye Hurley, Director of Choral Studies - Franklin County High School

Voice Instructor

Joyce Wolf, Applied Voice Instructor - Eastern Kentucky University

Choral Coordinator

Dr. Sue Ellen Ballard, Director of Choral Studies - EKU


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