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Ian Bates

Associate Professor of Music Theory
920-832-6824

Ian Bates is Associate Professor of Music Theory and Chair of the Theory Department. He completed his Ph.D. in Music Theory from Yale University, from which institution he also holds Master of Arts and Master of Philosophy degrees.

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Ann K. Boeckman

Instructor of Music and Teacher of Music Fundamentals
920-832-6929

Pianist Ann Kohlbeck Boeckman holds the Bachelor of Music Degree magna cum laude in piano performance from Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ and the Master of Arts Degree in piano pedagogy from Western Illinois University.

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Jessica Anne Sommer (she/her)

Visiting Assistant Professor of Music
920-832-6916

Jessica Sommer is currently Visiting Assistant Professor of Music Theory at Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ. She completed her PhD in music theory at Indiana University in December 2018. She has a M.M. in music theory from the University of Cincinnati, a M.M.

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