Faculty

"WMU faculty were fantastic mentors, and helped me find the right competitions, summer programs, and opportunities I needed to start a career in music." Levi Hamlin (BM '15), Sarasota Opera

The vocal faculty at Western brings extensive experience and training to provide a comprehensive and versatile curriculum for students. Please take a few minutes to learn about our outstanding faculty.

Voice Faculty

• Kim Adams, Associate Professor, Director of Choral Activities
• Jessica Coe, Instructor, Voice
• Elizabeth Cowan, Instructor, Voice and Music Theatre
• Howard Eckdahl, Instructor, Voice and Choral
• Karen Kness, Associate Professor, Chair--Voice Area
• Elias Mokole, Instructor, Voice
• Rhea Olivacce, Assistant Professor, Voice
• Carl Ratner, Professor, Voice