Evangel University Music Department Faculty

One of Evangel’s greatest strengths is our professional, caring faculty. The Music Department includes some of the region’s strongest performers, conductors, and teachers. Our music faculty contribute actively to the vibrant artistic life of the Evangel campus, the Springfield community, and the church body. They are recognized throughout the country as skilled performers, scholars, and teachers. They participate in important professional organizations, conferences, and events. Moreover, Evangel’s faculty share a common commitment: giving their best for their students. Our professors work together to build up each student musically, academically, and spiritually; and with eleven full-time faculty, our students receive individualized attention.

Department Chairman

Michael Kolstad, Professor (1991)
B.M.E., Evangel College
M.M., University of North Carolina-Greensboro
D.M.A., University of North Carolina-Greensboro
(Applied areas – trombone, euphonium, tuba)

Full-time Faculty

Gregory Morris, Associate Professor (1999)
B.M.E., Evangel College
M.M., Texas Christian University
D.M.A., University of North Texas
(Applied area – piano)

Jane Munson-Berg, Assistant Professor (1996)
B.M., Louisiana State University
M.M., Manhattan School of Music
(Applied area – voice)

John Akins, Professor (1977)
B.M., Southern Methodist University
M.M., Southern Methodist University
D.M.A., University of Texas-Austin
(Applied area – piano)

Larry Dissmore, Professor (1988)
B.M.E., University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
M.M., Wichita State University
D.M.A., University of Missouri-Kansas City
(Applied areas – violin, viola)

Linda Ligate, Professor (1986)
B.M., University of British Columbia
M.M., University of Illinois
D.M., Florida State University
(Applied area – piano)

Matthew Warner, Assistant Professor (2005)
B.M., B.M.E., Wright State University
M.Hum., Wright State University
(Applied area – saxophone)

Richard Honea, Associate Professor (1981)
B.M., North Texas State University
M.M., North Texas State University
D.M., Indiana University
(Applied area – voice)

Sharon Wilkins, Associate Professor (1984)
B.M.E., Evangel College
M.A., Drury College
(Applied area – piano)

Susan Smith, Associate Professor (1980)
B.M.E., Oral Roberts University
M.S., Southwest Missouri State University
(Applied area – voice)

Adjunct Faculty

Beth McLellan (1960)
B.M.E., Evangel College
(Applied area – clarinet, saxophone)

Carol Chapman (1995)
B.S., William Jewell College
M.M., Webster University
(Applied area – voice)

Christine Bassinger (2003,2007)
B.M.E., Harding University
M.M., University of Mississippi
(Applied area – voice)

Clint Harrison (1995)
B.M., Southwest Baptist University
(Applied area – guitar)

Doree Donaldson (1995)
B.M.E., Evangel College
M.M., University of Missouri-Kansas City
(Applied area – piano)

Elizabeth Hunt-Suh (2007)
B.S., Illinois State University
M.M., Missouri State University
(Applied area – violin)

Jacque Trtan (1989)
B.M., University of Missouri-Kansas City
(Applied area – cello)

Jason Salazar (2007)
B.M.E., Evangel University
M.M., Missouri State University
(Applied area – percussion)

Larry Bridges (1987)
B.M.E., Drury College
M.M., Pittsburg State University
(Applied area – flute)

Marilyn Boston (1975)
B.S., Southwest Missouri State University
M.M., Wichita State University
(Applied area – piano)

Mark Porter (1991)
B.M.E., Evangel University
M.M., University of Missouri-Kansas City
(Applied area – horn)

Melanie Larson (2005)
B.M., Evangel University
M.M., Southwest Missouri State University
(Applied area – piano)

Michael Burnette (2006)
B.M., University of Tennessee
(Applied area – voice)

Randy Quackenbush (2003)
B.M.E., Evangel University
M.A., A.G.T.S.
(Applied area – piano)

Robin Hendry (2003)
B.M., St. Louis Conservatory of Music
(Applied area – percussion)

Timothy Wootton (2007)
B.M., Missouri State University
M.M., Arizona State University
(Applied area – trumpet)

Tom Matrone (2003)
A.A., Zion Bible Institute
B.M.E., Northwest College
M.M., Drake University
(Applied area – piano)

Sheri Slater (2000)
B.M.E., Evangel College
M.M., Texas Tech University
D.M.A., Texas Tech University
(Applied area – clarinet)

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