Upcoming Events at the Brooks Center

The Ten Tenors

November 9th, 2009 at 8:00 pm - Australia’s most famous musical export, The Ten Tenors, continues to enthrall audiences across North Learn More...

Caffeine South Exhibit

November 9th, 2009 - December 9th, 2009 at 1:00 pm - The Brooks Center for the Performing Arts at Clemson University will showcase the art of several Ups Learn More...

Clemson University Jazz Ensemble

November 12th, 2009 at 8:00 pm - The Clemson University Jazz Ensemble, also known as “The Jungaleers,” performs an eclectic selection Learn More...

American Bluegrass Masters

November 16th, 2009 at 8:00 pm - For the first time in 50 years, the American Bluegrass Masters tour unites the founding fathers of b Learn More...

The Power Behind the Palette

November 16th, 2009 - November 20th, 2009 at 8:00 pm - In standing with a long tradition of presenting new work, the Department of Performing Arts, the Cle Learn More...

Performing Arts Faculty & Staff

The faculty in the Department of Performing Arts  is here to conduct your passion for performance, lead your curiosity for academic studies, and guide your opportunities to work with leading music and theatre technologies.

Choral Music Faculty

Prof. David Conley, Choral Ensemble Director
Prof. Justin W. Durham, Director of Choral Activities
Dr. Lisa Odom, Choral Ensemble Director
Dr. Daniel Rash, Professor of Music

Instrumental Music Faculty

Dr. Paul Buyer, Director of Percussion Studies
Dr. Linda Dzuris, Associate Professor of Music, University Carillonneur
Dr. Richard Goodstein, Chair of the Department of Performing Arts
Prof. Lillian Harder, Director of the Brooks Center
Dr. Mark Hosler, Associate Professor of Music
Dr. Andrew Levin, Conductor of the Clemson University Symphony Orchestra
Dr. Linda Li-Bleuel, Associate Professor of Music, Piano
Dr. Mark Spede, Director of Bands
Dr. Bruce Whisler, Director of Audio Engineering

Applied Music Faculty

Prof. Matthew Anderson, Trombone
Prof. Hazen Bannister, Jazz Piano
Prof. Ian Bracchitta, Bass
Dr. Paul Buyer, Percussion
Prof. Monty Craig, Jazz Guitar, Jazz Combo

Dr. Linda Dzuris, Organ & Carillon
Dr. Cindy Goodloe, Piano
Prof. Lea Kibler, Flute
Prof. Eric Lapin, Clarinet
Prof. Brenda Leonard, Cello
Dr. Linda Li-Bleuel, Piano

Dr. Lisa Odom, Voice
Prof. Laurie Parsons, Horn
Prof. David Stevenson, Guitar
Emily Waggoner, Harp
Dr. Leslie Warlick, Voilin, Viola
Prof. Rich Willey, Trumpet

Theatre Faculty

Prof. Jason Adkins, Theatre Lecturer
Dr. Mark Charney, Director of Theatre & Playwrighting

Prof. Carol Collins, Acting & Children's Theatre
Prof. Chip Egan, Directing
Prof. David Hartmann, Scene Design
Prof. Kendra Johnson, Costuming, Hair & Make Up
Prof. Tony Penna, Light Design
Prof. Shannon Robert, Theatre Lecturer
Prof. Paul Savas, Theatre Lecturer

Prof. Kerrie Seymore, Acting

Audio Technology

Bruce Whisler, Director of Audio Technology
Hamilton Altstatt, Assistant Professor, Technology
Woody Moore, Lecturer, Audio Technology

Dance Faculty

Cheryl Hosler, Dance Instructor

Performing Arts Staff

John Breitmeier, Graduate Assistant
Richard Cowan, Technical Director/Clemson Players
Glenn Hare, Marketing Director
Sarah Hovan, Box Office Manager
Toni Crocker , Administrative Specialist
Susan Kaplar, Business Manager
Sallie McKenzie, Brooks Center Coordinator
Sonja Massey, Administrative Specialist/Band Office
Sybil Miller, Office Manager
Woody Moore, Production Supervisor
Misty Soles, Administrative Specialist/Choral Office
Nicole Rogers, Audio Technology Intern
Jamie Whoolery, Assistant Production Supervisor
Christine Yeoman, Production Intern