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ELAINE CENCEL, Coordinator of Vocal Studies
B.M. University of Colorado | M.M. University of Colorado
ecencel@uark.edu | 479-575-4191 | MUSC 215

DR. NOPHACHAI CHOLTHITCHANTA, Clarinet
B.M. Chulalongkorn University | M.M. University of Northern Colorado | D.M.A. University of Missouri-Kansas City | Performer Diploma, Indiana University | Professional Diploma, Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts - School of Music
nc@uark.edu | 479-575-5850 | MUSC 313

CANDACE STAFFORD-DAviS, Children's Choir
B.M. University of Arkansas | M.M. University of Arkansas
cstaffor@uark.edu | 479-575-5920 | MUSC 218

DR. THERESA DELAPLAIN, Oboe
B.M. University of Michigan | M.M. Bowling Green State University | D.M.A. University of Cincinnati College
delaplai@uark.edu | 479-575-6385 | MUSC 216

Marc Facci, Adjunct Faculty in Double Bass
M.M. in Performance, College Conservatory of Music/University of Cincinnati | B.S. Music Education SUNY College
mfacci@uark.edu | 479-575-4701 | MUSC 302

Dr. Stephen Gates, Cello
B.A. Harvard College | M.M. Yale School of Music | D.M.A. University of Texas
sgates@uark.edu | 479-575-5764 | MUSC 314

Carolyn Hickson, Piano
B.M. University of Arkansas | M.M. University of Arkansas
hickson@uark.edu |479-575-5771 | MUSC 237

Dr. Eddie Jones, Voice
B.A. Tougaloo College | M.M. Miami University | D.M.A. Memphis State University
edjones@uark.edu | 479-575-5760 | MUSC 332

Dr. Chris Knighten, Director of Athletic Bands
knighten@uark.edu | 575-4109

Dr. Jann Knighten, Music Education
jknighte@uark.edu | 575-2559 | MUSIC 219

Dr. Ronda Mains, Flute, Department Chair
B.M. Boise State University | M.M. Boise State University | D.M.A. Music University of Oregon
rmains@uark.edu | 479-575-4170 | MUSC 201

Dr. Elizabeth Margulis, Music Theory and Cognition
B.M. Peabody Conservatory of Music | M.A. Columbia University | Ph.D. Columbia University
ehm@uark.edu | 479-575-5763 | MUSC 324

Dr. Dale Misenhelter, Associate Chair Music Education
B.M.Florida State University | M.M. University of Wyoming | Ph.D. Florida State University
dmisenh@uark.edu | 479-575-5746 | MUSC 266

Stan Morris, Saxophone
B.S.E. University of Arkansas | M.F.A. University of Georgia
morriss@uark.edu | 479-575-3325 | MUSC 325

Dr. Robert Mueller, Composition and Theory
B.A. Northern Michigan University | M.M. Bowling Green State University | D.M.A University of Cincinnati College
mueller@uark.edu |479-575-5879 | MUSC 238

Martin Nedbal, Music History
mnedbal@uark.edu | 575-4138 | MUSIC 109

Dr. Benjamin Pierce, Tuba/Euphonium
B.M. Bowling Green State University | M.M. University of Michigan | D.M.A. University of Michigan
bjp02@uark.edu | 479-575-4197 | MUSC 110

Jeremy Pratchard, Assistant Director of Bands
B.M.E. University of Oklahoma | M.M. Texas Tech University
jpratch@uark.edu | 479-575-5620 | BAND

Todd Prickett, Interim Director of Choral Activities
B.M.E./M.M. Texas Christian University | D.M.A. Michigan State University
prickett@uark.edu | 575-3141 | MUSIC 331

Chalon Ragsdale, Percussion
B.S. Auburn University | M.M. East Carolina University
ragsdale@uark.edu| 479-575-5838 | BAND

Richard Ramey, Bassoon
B.M. University of Southern California | B.A. University of Southern California | M.M. Arizona State University
rcramey@uark.edu | 479-575-4177 | MUSC 205

Dr. Richard Rulli, Trumpet
B.M. B.M.E. University of Northern Colorado | M.M. Ithaca College | D.M.A. University of Wisconsin
rrulli@uark.edu | 479-575-6383 | MUSC 230

Henry RUnkles, Music Literature, Director Class Piano
BM, MM University of Arkansas
hrunkle@uark.edu | 479-575-7373 | MUSC 102

Gerald Sloan, Trombone
B.M. Arkansas Tech University | M.M. Northwestern University
gsloan@uark.edu | 479-575-6302 | MUSC 314

Dr. Timothy Thompson, Horn
B.M. University of North Carolina | M.M. University of Wisconsin | D.M.A. University of Wisconsin
tthomp@uark.edu | 479-575-5762 | MUSC 340

Dale Warren, Director of Concert Bands
B.S. Austin Peay State University | M.M. University of Kentucky
wdwarren@uark.edu | 479-575-5863 | BAND 106

Janice Yoes, voice
B.M. Drake University | M.M. University of Tulsa
jyoes@uark.edu | 479-575-4199 | MUSC 220

Staff

Jennifer Atchley, Administrative Specialist III
jdatchle@uark.edu | 479-575-4175 | MUSC 201

Jaime Marchese, Administrative Specialist II
Among a variety of duties, Jaime is responsible for Music Department publicity, including the design of posters and programs for our events. She also handles departmental travel and maintains the schedule of the Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall.
marchese@uark.edu | 479-575-4701 | MUSC 201

Jessica Roberts, Administrative Assistant for Band
Jessica Roberts assists the University of Arkansas band program in an administrative capacity. She coordinates auditions for the Razorback Band and instrumental music scholarships, serves as supervisor for hourly and work-study staff and makes travel arrangements for the Razorback Marching Band.
jar001@uark.edu | 479-575-4100 | BAND 103

Christine Taylor, Administrative Specialist II
Among many other duties, Christine's responsibilities include assisting undergraduate Music students with scholarships and enrollment. She is also responsible for scheduling classes on ISIS and maintaining the Music Building room assignments, as well as keeping track of the department's time and leave and payroll submissions.
cxt009@uark.edu | (479) 575-4703 | MUSC 201