School of Performing Arts Faculty & Staff
MSUM's School of Performing Arts dedicated faculty members are seasoned professionals who are deeply connected to the arts community. They are focused on helping students reach their dreams and aspirations and offer extensive professional expertise and networks. The school is extremely influential in the Fargo-Moorhead arts community, through active faculty involvement in professional music and theatre groups. Every year the department sponsors exceptional student performances, nationally recognized visiting artists and several community outreach events.
Laurie Blunsom,
PhD, MFA, MM, BM
Professor
School of Performing Arts
Benjamin Druffel,
DMA, MM, BA
Assistant Professor of Instrumental Music Education
School of Performing Arts
Jenny Dufault,
PhD, MM, BS
(She/Her/Hers)
Professor
School of Performing Arts
Melissa (Missy) Howard
OAS Intermediate
School of Performing Arts
Michael Johnson,
DMA, MM, BA
(He/Him/His)
Assistant Professor of Vocal Music Education
School of Performing Arts
Jonathan Larson,
MEd, BA
Adjunct Violin Professor
School of Performing Arts
Paul Liversage,
MEd, BS
Adjunct Professor of Saxophone and Clarinet
School of Performing Arts
Eric Martens,
MM, BM
Adjunct Professor of Guitar
School of Performing Arts
Amy Mercer,
DMA, MM, BM
Assistant Professor
School of Performing Arts
Douglas Neill,
MS, BS
Adjunct Professor of Electric Bass and Tuba
School of Performing Arts
Elise Nelson,
MM, BM
Adjunct Professor of Cello
School of Performing Arts
Kenyon Williams,
DMA, MM, BME
Professor
School of Performing Arts