Meet Our Students

We are proud of the talent, creativity and work ethic of our students. Learn more about why some of our current students think the UB Department of Music is a great place to pursue world-class musical education.

Our complete Graduate Student Directory

Joel Kirk – PhD in Composition
6/25/21
Joel Kirk is currently pursuing a PhD in Composition under the guidance of Professor David Felder.
Jared Destro – BA in Music: Composition
6/25/21
Jared is a composer who earned a BA in Music under the guidance of both composition and performance faculty.
Hangyu Bai — MM in Piano Performance
9/26/17
Hangyu earned a Master's Degree in Piano Performance under the guidance of Professor Eric Hubner.
Carl Lam – MM in Violin Performance
6/25/21
Carl earned an MM in Violin Performance under the guidance of Professor Hanna Hurwitz.
Matthew Chamberlain – PhD in Composition
3/22/21
Matthew earned a PhD in Composition under the guidance of Professor David Felder.
Nicholas Emmanuel – PhD in Historical Musicology
4/19/20
Nick is currently pursuing an PhD in Composition under the guidance of Professor James Currie.
Matthew Williams – PhD in Music Theory
3/22/21
Matthew earned a PhD in Music Theory under the guidance of Professor Brian Moseley and Professor Charles J. Smith.
Maria Chomicka – MM in Organ Performance
3/22/21
Maria earned an MM in Organ Performance under the guidance of Professor Roland Martin.
Steve Lattimore – MM in Percussion Performance
3/22/21
Steve Lattimore earned an MM in Percussion Performance under the guidance of the percussion faculty.
T.J. Borden – MM in Cello Performance
9/26/17
T.J. earned a Master's Degree in Cello Performance under the guidance of Professor Jonathan Golove.
Julia Anne Cordani – MusB in Vocal Performance
3/22/21
Julia Anne Cordani earned a MusB in Vocal Performance under the guidance of performance faculty.
Andrew Borkowski – MusB in Cello Performance
9/26/17
Andrew earned a Bachelor's Degree in Cello Performance under the guidance of Professor Jonathan Golove.