Contact Us

General information and concerts/events:

Department of Music
Phone: 216.368.2400
Email: music@case.edu
Visitors and Deliveries: Haydn Hall, Rm. 103 | Location Code: 7105
Office Hours: Department of Music Calendar 

Please visit the online directory for a complete listing of department faculty and staff.

Haydn Hall cover photo

Staff

Performances and musical facilities/equipment:

Mr. Nicholas Strawn
Performance and Operations Assistant
Office: Denison Hall, Rm. 157 (next to Wade Commons)
Phone: 216.368.2297
Email: nicholas.strawn@case.edu
General reporting/requests: music+facilities@case.edu 

Preparing and presenting musical performances, musical facilities/equipment, service requests, instrument borrowing/maintenance, lockers, piano tuning, building access (card swipe or lockbox), weddings, and student operations/event staff.


Undergraduate admission, academic programs, lesson registration, accompanying services:

Ms. Jennifer Wright
Manager of Department Operations and Undergraduate Recruitment
Staff Advisory Council Representative, College of Arts and Sciences
Office: Haydn Hall, Rm. 103
Phone: 216.368.2400
Email: jenwright@case.edu 

  • In-Office Hours: Mo/Tu/We, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. subject to change
  • Remote Hours: Book an appointment to meet during my remote hours (Zoom).

Undergraduate recruitment, admissions (events and visits), auditions, academic programs/activities, operations support, general bulletin, student handbooks, schedule of classes (SIS), music lesson registration, staff accompanists, classroom scheduling, calendars, digital news/publicity, print materials, and student office staff. 


Graduate admission, personnel, financial reporting, and special event planning:

Ms. Laura Stauffer
Department Manager
Office: Haydn Hall, Rm. 101
Phone: 216.368.0117
Email: laura.stauffer@case.edu

Personnel/HR, graduate admission, financial reporting, records/databases, travel, procurement, purchasing, payroll, memos of assistance, reimbursements, purchase orders, independent contractors, booth rentals, special event planning (including festivals, conferences, receptions, catering), and subscription advertising.


Technology and AV equipment:

Dr. Ken Wendt
Coordinator, Information Technology
Office: Haydn Hall, Rm. 16
Phone: 216.368.5456
Email: ken.wendt@case.edu or musictech@case.edu

The Core Mac Computer Lab, AV equipment reservations, web updates, technology installations and maintenance, selecting and purchasing new or replacement hardware/software, and student computer lab monitors.


Faculty Representatives

Dr. David Rothenberg
Department Chair
Office: Haydn Hall, Rm. 201A 
Phone: 216.368.6046
Email: david.rothenberg@case.edu


Undergraduate Studies in Music (BA) or the minor in music:

Dr. Nathan Kruse
Associate Department Chair
Office: Haydn Hall, Rm. 306
Phone: 216.368.0675
Email: nathan.kruse@case.edu


Undergraduate Studies in Music Education (BS):

Dr. Ryan Scherber
Coordinator of Undergraduate Studies in Music Education (BS)
Office: Haydn Hall, Rm. 302
Phone: 216.368.0624
Email: ryan.scherber@case.edu


Graduate Studies in Music Education:

Dr. Lisa Huisman Koops 
Head of Music Education; Coordinator of Graduate Studies in Music Education
Office: Haydn Hall, Rm. 303
Phone: 216.368.2430
Email: lisa.koops@case.edu


Graduate Studies in Musicology:

Dr. Francesca Brittan
Coordinator of Graduate Studies in Musicology
Office: Haydn Hall, Rm. 315
Phone: 216.368.2032
Email: franscesca.brittan@case.edu


Graduate Studies Historical Performance Practice:

Dr. Julie Andrijeski
Head of Historical Performance Practice
Office: Haydn Hall, Rm. 204
Phone: 216.368.2412
Email: julie.andrijeski@case.edu

Dr. Peter Bennett
Coordinator of Graduate Studies in Historical Performance Practice
Office: Haydn Hall, Rm. 301
Phone: 216.368.0156
Email: peter.bennett@case.edu


Popular Music Studies:

Dr. Daniel Goldmark
Head of Popular Music Studies; Director of Center for Popular Music Studies
Associate Dean for Interdisciplinary Initiatives and International Affairs, Office of the Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
Office: Haydn Hall, Rm. 213
Phone: 216.368.2526
Email: daniel.goldmark@case.edu