Meet Our Students

At the University at Buffalo’s Department of Music, our students combine talent, creativity, and dedication to achieve remarkable growth as musicians and scholars. From diverse backgrounds, they share a passion for music and a drive to excel.

Why our students 💙 UB

Personalized Mentorship: Small class sizes and close faculty relationships allow students to thrive academically and artistically.
World-Class Facilities: From the acoustically designed Slee and Baird Halls to cutting-edge recording studios, UB provides students with the tools they need to succeed.
Professional Opportunities: Students regularly collaborate with leading composers, performers, and ensembles, gaining real-world experience while building their portfolios.
Vibrant Community: With a strong connection to Buffalo's rich music scene, students engage with the city’s arts and culture, performing at local venues and events.

Hear directly from them about why UB is the perfect place to pursue a world-class music education and how the department supports their artistic and academic journeys.

Undergraduate Master's Student PhD Students

T.J. Borden – MM in Cello Performance
4/11/25
T.J. earned a Master's Degree in Cello Performance under the guidance of Professor Jonathan Golove.
Maria Chomicka – MM in Organ Performance
4/11/25
Maria earned an MM in Organ Performance under the guidance of Professor Roland Martin.
Steve Lattimore – MM in Percussion Performance
4/11/25
Steve Lattimore earned an MM in Percussion Performance under the guidance of the percussion faculty.
Carl Lam – MM in Violin Performance
4/11/25
Carl earned an MM in Violin Performance under the guidance of Professor Hanna Hurwitz.

Last Name	First Name	Degree	Email
Barger	Emily	MM Performance	eebarger@buffalo.edu
Faddis	Caitlyn	MM Performance	cadaddis@buffalo.edu
Graham	Skylar	MM Performance	graham25@buffalo.edu
Izzo	Teressa	MM Performance	teressai@buffalo.edu
Kessler	Sam	MA Music History	smkessler@buffalo.edu
Leitman	Tyler	MA Music History	tylerlei@buffalo.edu
Li	Zijin	MM Performance	zli242@buffalo.edu
MacClean	Nina	MA Music History	ninamacc@bufflo.edu
Marshall	Katherine	MA Music History	marshal8@buffalo.edu
Glinski	Spencer	MA Music Theory	sjglinski@buffalo.edu
McKee	Aria	MM Performance	ariamcke@buffalo.edu
Liu	Wenyu	MA Music Theory	cmulhern@buffalo.edu
North	Lillian	MA Music History	lfnorth@buffalo.edu
Shorter	Tajai	MM Performance	tajaisho@buffalo.edu

Join us!

Become part of our supportive, inspiring community of musicians and scholars. To learn more about our programs or to connect with a current student, contact us at mus-info@buffalo.edu. Your journey in music starts here! 🎶

Learn more about our programs

Apply today!