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.

Undergraduate Ambassadors

The College Ambassadors are outstanding students nominated by their department to represent the department at campus and community events.

Emelia Bottoms

(she/her)

Major: Music Performance

Campus/Community Involvement: UB Jazz Choir director, Big Brothers Big Sisters of WNY volunteer

Fun Fact: I'm the second oldest of 8 kids!

What advice do you have for future UB students?
My advice is to take advantage of the innumerous opportunities that UB provides to its students. Go to events (which are usually free!), join clubs, use the athletic facilities, check out concerts and lectures and use all of the academic resources that are made available to you. One of the biggest advantages of attending a large research university is that you have so many options available to you, no matter what path your studies take you in. You just have to be willing to use them!

Undergraduate and Graduate Students

Joel Kirk – PhD in Composition
8/10/23
Joel Kirk earned 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
8/10/23
Nick earned PhD in Historical Musicology 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.