David Orr Belcher College of Fine & Performing Art

School of Art & Design
Erin Adams
Associate Professor
School of Art and Design 
eeadams@email.wcu.edu 

Presentations 

Adams, E. E., LIFE@WCU- Office of Educational Outreach, “Downsizing to Accommodate Your Home for Aging in Place,” WCU, Ramsey Center, Cullowhee, NC.

Tom Ashcraft 
Distinguished Professor/MFA Director 
School of Art and Design 
tdashcraft@email.wcu.edu 

Presentations 

Ashcraft, T. D., “UNCHARTED: Public Artist Talk,” Tracey Morgan Gallery, Asheville. 

Exhibits and Performances 

Ashcraft, T. D., “BLUE,” Washington DC. (August 18, 2020 – Present). 

Ashcraft, T. D., “HEMPHILL COLORING BOOK,” Washington DC. (July 15, 2020 – Present). 

Ashcraft, T. D., “Tom Ashcraft / Recent Work,” Goshen, Indiana, USA. (January 21, 2024 – March 15, 2024).

Ashcraft, T. D., “Du Quotidien, Tom Ashcraft Exhibit | 2023_2024 Eric Yake Kenagy Visiting Artist,” Goshen, Indiana, USA. (January 21, 2024 – March 14, 2024).

Ashcraft, T. D., “7 Year Itch, A survey from 2017 – 2023,” Asheville, NC. (January 24, 2024 – February 24, 2024).

Heather Mae Erickson 
Associate Professor 
School of Art and Design 
hmerickson@email.wcu.edu 

Publications 

Erickson, Heather Mae. “Sledging Plaster: Heather Mae Erickson, Additional Casting Mold Examples (Breakaway Mold), Artist Profile by Jonathan Kaplan.” The Mold Making Manual: The Art of Models, Molds, and Slip-Cast Ceramics, The American Ceramic Society, 2024, pp. Inclusion in book: pages 42, 117, 191.

Exhibits and Performances 

Erickson, H. M., “Featured Artist – Enloe House Wine Bar,” Dillsboro, NC. (October 2023 – Present). 

Erickson, H. M., “Pride Pots: A Safe Container @ The Gallery at Hunter Library,” The Gallery at Hunter Library, Western Carolina University. Cullowhee, NC. (January 27, 2023 – Present). 

Erickson, H. M., “Featured Artist at Jeanie Edwards Fine Art Gallery, Highlands, NC,” Highlands, NC. (March 2021 – Present). 

Erickson, H. M., “At the Table @ WCU Fine Art Museum,” WCU Fine Art Museum. Cullowhee, NC. (August 2024 – December 2024).

Erickson, H. M., “the Clay Studio, 50 Years in the Making group exhibition,” Philadelphia, PA. (June 13, 2024 – September 1, 2024).

Erickson, H. M., “”Ashtrays: Class or Trash?” group exhibition at Abode in Richmond, VA,” Abode, Richmond, VA. (March 2024 – April 2024).

Erickson, H. M., “Pride Pots: A Safe Container @ Gallery in Intercultural Affairs Office,” Cullowhee, NC. (March 4, 2024 – April 21, 2024).

Erickson, H. M., “NCECA with the Clay Studio, 50 Years in the Making group exhibition,” Philadelphia, PA. (March 1, 2024 – March 30, 2024).

Carolyn Grosch
Associate Professor
School of Art and Design 
cgrosch@email.wcu.edu 

Exhibits and Performances 

Grosch, C., “Stellar Picks: A Community Choice Exhibition,” Cullowhee, NC. (April 9, 2024 – October 18, 2024).

Grosch, C., “Spark of the Eagle Dancer: The Collecting Legacy of Lambert Wilson,” Cullowhee, NC. (August 8, 2023 – June 28, 2024).

Kevin Kirkpatrick 
Instructor 
School of Art and Design 
jkirkpat@email.wcu.edu 

Exhibits and Performances 

Kirkpatrick, J. K., “RIVER NEST,” Bascom Center Highlands NC. USA. (August 19, 2023 – January 26, 2024). 

Kirkpatrick, J. K., “Facualty Bianal,” Fine Art Gallery WCU Cullowhee NC. (January 2023 – May 5, 2023). 

Ron Laboray Jr. 
Full Professor/Director, School of Art and Design 
School of Art and Design 
relaboray@wcu.edu 

Exhibits and Performances 

Laboray, R. E., “Pretty Power,” Rome Italy. (December 2, 2024 – January 2, 2025).

Jillian Ohl 
Assistant Professor 
School of Art and Design 
johl@email.wcu.edu 

Publications 

Ohl, Jillian. Tracks. no. December 2024, Dec. 2024.

Ohl, Jillian. Bella Baxter. American Illustration, 2024, https://www.ai-ap.com/ai/.

Ohl, Jillian. The Cardinal. no. July 2024, Walter Magazine, Jul. 2024.

Ohl, Jillian. New Year’s Disillusions. no. January 2024, Walter Magazine, Jan. 2024.

Exhibits and Performances 

Ohl, J., “ARTIFACT [BOLD] 2024,” High Point, North Carolina, USA. (March 18, 2024 – April 5, 2024).

Tatiana Potts
Associate Professor 
School of Art and Design 
tpotts@email.wcu.edu 

Presentations

Potts, T., Absence and Presence, “Sense of Artistic Place: Perception of Places in Artist’s Books,” Eugeniusz Geppert Academy of Fine Art, Wroclaw, Poland.

Potts, T. (Author Only), SECAC 2024: Celebrating the 80th conference year, Wayfinding, “Adapted to a New Reality,” Silver Lining: Treasures From the Zoomscape,” Southeastern College Art Conference (SECAC), Atlanta, GA.

Exhibits and Performances 

Potts, T., “Small Works Juried Exhibition, Five Points Arts,” Torrington, CT. (November 22, 2024 – January 4, 2025).

Potts, T., “Lunch Club presents: The Leftovers (Willard Hall, 2nd Floor),” Manhattan, KS, USA. (October 2, 2024 – October 6, 2024).

Potts, T., “Pulp and Bind: Paper and Book in Southern Appalachia,” Blowing Rock, NC, USA. (January 26, 2024 – June 2, 2024).

Potts, T., “Emergence: A Survey of Southeastern Studio Programs,” Highlands, NC, USA. (January 20, 2024 – April 27, 2024).

Potts, T., “Printed Page IV,” Denver, Colorado, USA. (March 1, 2024 – April 1, 2024).

Potts, T., “Presence/Absence,” Wroclaw, Poland. (March 20, 2024 – March 28, 2024).

Potts, T., “A Stroll through City of Tajtania, solo exhibition,” Morristown, TN. (November 9, 2023 – March 13, 2024).

Potts, T., “2024 DNSPE,” Jonesboro, AR, USA. (January 25, 2024 – February 28, 2024).

Potts, T., “Print+: Sameness and Otherness in Contemporary Printmedia,” Thousand Oaks, CA. (October 6, 2023 – February 1, 2024).

Mr. Tom Schram 
Assistant Professor of Practice 
School of Art and Design 
tschram@email.wcu.edu 

Presentations 

Schram, T., Secac Atlanta 2024, “Post Consumer Making Materials,” SECAC, Atlanta Marriott Buckhead Hotel & Conference Center, Atlanta, GA.

Exhibits and Performances 

Schram, T., “1st Annual Open Call Exhibition,” Atlanta, GA, US. (November 1, 2024 – November 16, 2024).

Schram, T., “Secac Atlanta Juried Exhibition,” Atlanta, GA US. (September 6, 2024 – October 26, 2024).

Schram, T., “Tri State Sculptors Members Exhibition 2024,” Charleston, SC, US. (October 17, 2024 – October 20, 2024).

Schram, T., “2025 School of Art and Design Faculty Biennial,” Cullowhee, NC, US. (January 21, 2024 – May 2, 2024).

Schram, T., “58th Annual National Drawing and Small Sculpture Show,” Corpus Christi, TX, US. (February 16, 2024 – May 1, 2024).

Schram, T., “Trust Fall,” Athens, GA, US. (February 8, 2024 – March 20, 2024).

Dr. Erin Tapley 
Full Professor/Art Education Program Coordinator 
School of Art and Design 
etapley@email.wcu.edu 

Presentations 

Tapley, E., North Carolina Art Education Association, “Garden Typologies,” Raleigh, NC. 

Tapley, E., INSEA, “Garden Typologies,” International Society of Education in the Arts, UBC, Vancouver, Candada. 

Exhibits and Performances 

Tapley, E., “Voice of Art,” LItchfield CT. (September 24, 2022 – Present). 

Richard Tichich 
Full Professor 
School of Art and Design 
rtichich@email.wcu.edu 

Exhibits and Performances 

Tichich, R., “Faculty Exhibition,” WCU. (February 15, 2021 – Present). 

Tichich, R., “Model Subway,” Houston, Texas. (July 1, 2021 – July 1, 2050). 

 

School of Music
Dr. Andrew Adams 
Full Professor/Director, School of Music 
School of Music 
aadams@email.wcu.edu 

Publications 

Adams, Andrew D. A Shifting Canvas of Expression: Analytical and Critical Commentaries on the Études of Philip Glass. 2024.

Exhibits and Performances

Adams, A. D., “Piano Performance,” Brevard, NC. (January 18, 2024).

Dr. Nick Beltchev 
Assistant Professor 
School of Music 
nbeltchev@email.wcu.edu 

Exhibits and Performances

Beltchev, N., “Asheville Symphony Orchestra- The Music of ABBA,” Asheville, North Carolina, USA. (December 31, 2024).

Beltchev, N., “Dallas Winds- Christmas at the Meyerson,” Dallas, Texas, USA. (December 2024).

Beltchev, N., “Brass Faculty Recital.” (December 6, 2024).

Beltchev, N., “Brevard Philharmonic Masterworks Concert,” Brevard Philharmonic. (November 10, 2024).

Beltchev, N., “Dallas Winds- The Music of John Williams,” Dallas, Texas, USA. (October 22, 2024).

Dr. Travis Bennett 
Full Professor 
School of Music 
tbennett@email.wcu.edu 

Publications 

Bennett, T., International Horn Symposium, “Hymns for Horn,” International Horn Society, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO.

Exhibits and Performances

Bennett, T., “Asheville Symphony.” (January 23, 2024 – December 31, 2024).

Bennett, T., “Lessons & Carols at Trinity Episcopal Church,” Asheville, NC. (December 15, 2024).

Bennett, T., “Brass Faculty Recital,” Cullowhee, NC. (December 6, 2024).

Bennett, T., “Brevard (FL) Symphony,” Melbourne, FL. (October 12, 2024).

Bennett, T., “University of Alabama Horn Choir with Alumni, at the International Horn Symposium,” Fort Collins, CO. (July 31, 2024).

Bennett, T., “Faculty/Student Side-by-Side Recital,” Cullowhee, NC. (April 10, 2024).

Bennett, T., “Greenville Symphony Orchestra,” Greenville, SC. (April 4, 2024 – April 5, 2024).

Bennett, T., “Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra,” Tallahassee, FL. (March 23, 2024).

Bennett, T., “Asheville Choral Society.” (March 8, 2024 – March 9, 2024).

Bennett, T., “Solo performance at the Southeast Horn Workshop,” Athens, GA. (February 24, 2024).

Dr. Chris Beyt
Associate Professor 
School of Music 
cjbeyt@email.wcu.edu 

Presentations 

Beyt, C. J., Association for Popular Music Education, “Building Student Portfolios for the Contemporary Market: Incorporating the technological imperative into existing music curricula,” Los Angeles, CA.

Exhibits and Performances

Pratt, S. M., Beyt, C. J., Lagrimas, L., Denman, N., McCracken, D., McDowell, M., Tee, G., “Violet Orchestra (Musical),” Cullowhee, NC, USA. (November 19, 2024 – November 24, 2024).

Beyt, C. J., “Recital with Guest Artists Taylor Lee and Jeff Sipe.” (April 27, 2024).

Beyt, C. J., “Recital with Guest Artist Jason DeCristofaro.” (April 26, 2024).

Beyt, C., “Legally Blonde – Pit Orchestra,” Cullowhee, NC. (April 1, 2024 – April 21, 2024).

Beyt, C. J., “Recital with Guest Artist Dr. Bill Bares.” (February 12, 2024).

Dr. Lyn Burkett 
Assistant Professor of Practice 
School of Music 
leburkett@email.wcu.edu 

Exhibits and Performances 

Burkett, L. E., Lagrimas, L., “Porchfest Piano Recital,” Highlands, NC. (September 15, 2024).

Burkett, L. E., “Musical Storytellers,” Franklin, NC. (May 15, 2024).

Burkett, L. E., Lagrimas, L., “Piano Four-Hands Recital at Trinity Presbyterian Church, Hendersonville, NC,” Hendersonville, NC. (April 3, 2024).

Dr. Isaiah Feken 
Assistant Professor 
School of Music 
ifeken@email.wcu.edu 

Exhibits and Performances 

Feken, I., “Songs of A Wayfarer with the Blue Ridge Orchestra,” Asheville, North Carolina, USA. (December 7, 2024 – December 8, 2024).

Feken, I., “OSU: Hope: Songs of Forgotten Voices,” Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA. (October 17, 2024).

Feken, I., “TU: Hope: Songs of Forgotten Voices,” Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA. (October 15, 2024).

Dr. Ian Jeffress 
Associate Professor 
School of Music 
jeffress@email.wcu.edu 

Presentations 

Jeffress, I. M., International Saxophone Symposium, “The Pedagogy Project: Part Two,” George Mason University, Fairfax, VA.

Exhibits and Performances 

Jeffress, I. M., “European Saxophone Congress,” Trento, Italy. (July 15, 2024 – July 20, 2024).

Jeffress, I. M., “SC Governors School Masterclass,” Greenville, SC. (March 20, 2024).

Jeffress, I. M., “Converse College Guest Artist Residency,” Spartanburg, SC. (March 19, 2024 – March 20, 2024).

Jeffress, I. M., “International Saxophone Symposium,” Fairfax, VA. (January 12, 2024 – January 13, 2024).

Dr. Kelariz Keshavarz 
Assistant Professor 
School of Music 
zkeshavarz@email.wcu.edu 

Exhibits and Performances 

Keshavarz, Z., “Guest Artist Recital,” Greenville, North Carolina. (September 20, 2024).

Keshavarz, Z., “52nd Annual National Flute Association Convention – Recital: Around the World with a Flute II,” San Antonio, Texas. (August 3, 2024).

Keshavarz, Z., “Faculty and Student Side-by-Side Chamber Recital,” Cullowhee, Jackson County, North Carolina. (April 10, 2024).

Keshavarz, Z., “Chamber Music Concert,” Cullowhee, Jackson County, North Carolina. (April 2, 2024).

Keshavarz, Z., “Woodwind Faculty Recital,” Cullowhee, Jackson County, North Carolina. (March 21, 2024).

Keshavarz, Z., “Western Carolina Flute Festival – Gala Concert Performance,” Cullowhee, Jackson County, North Carolina. (February 2, 2024).

Keshavarz, Z., “Florida Flute Association Convention, Orlando, FL, January 2024 Middle Eastern Explorations – Iranian New Waves Vol. II,” Orlando, FL, USA. (January 26, 2024).

Dr. Leonidas Lagrimas 
Assistant Professor 
School of Music 
llagrimas@email.wcu.edu 

Publications 

Lagrimas, Leonidas. NCMTA Music Teacher (State Journal of NCMTA). Edited by Leonidas Lagrimas, https://ncmta.org/resources/our-publications/.

Lagrimas, Leonidas, and Cole Burger. Approaches to Collaborative Music Making in Selected Group Piano Textbooks. no. 1, Piano Magazine / The Frances Clark Center, Apr. 2024, pp. 26–29, doi:ISSN 1086-0819.

Exhibits and Performances 

Pratt, S. M., Beyt, C. J., Lagrimas, L., Denman, N., McCracken, D., McDowell, M., Tee, G., “Violet Orchestra (Musical),” Cullowhee, NC, USA. (November 19, 2024 – November 24, 2024).

Lagrimas, L., “Journeys: A Piano Recital,” Gaffney, SC. (October 15, 2024).

Lagrimas, L., “WCU Piano Mini-Festival,” Cullowhee, NC, USA. (September 23, 2024 – September 24, 2024).

Burkett, L. E., Lagrimas, L., “Porchfest Piano Recital,” Highlands, NC. (September 15, 2024).

Lagrimas, L., Blanks, M., “Love Triangle: A Vocal/Piano Recital,” Cullowhee, NC, USA. (August 29, 2024).

Lagrimas, L., “Prelude: Escape to Innerspace,” Cincinnati, OH, USA. (August 2, 2024 – August 3, 2024).

Lagrimas, L., “2023-24 Artist in Residence, Blue Ridge School,” Cashiers, NC, USA. (September 2023 – May 2024).

Burkett, L. E., Lagrimas, L., “Piano Four-Hands Recital at Trinity Presbyterian Church, Hendersonville, NC,” Hendersonville, NC. (April 3, 2024).

Lagrimas, L., “Scaramouche, Scaramouche, Will You Do the Fandango?,” Cullowhee, NC. (February 13, 2024).

Lagrimas, L., “Faculty Showcase: A Tribute to Bruce Frazier,” Cullowhee, NC. (January 23, 2024).

Dr. Chris Lock
Assistant Professor
School of Music 
clock@email.wcu.edu 

Exhibits and Performances

Christopher, L., “Co-Function NYC,” New York City. (December 2024 – December 19, 2024).

Christopher, L., “WCU Technology Ensemble Performance,” Cullowhee. (November 21, 2024).

Dr. Jeananne Nichols
Full Professor / Carol Grotnes Belk Distinguished Professor of Music Education
School of Music 
nicholsj@email.wcu.edu 

Publications

Aróstegui, José Luis, et al. “A Rise of Music Education in a New Era.” The Sage Handbook of School Music Education, Sage Publications Ltd, 2024, pp. 1–12, doi:10.4135/9781529674842.n1.

Matsunobu, Koji. The SAGE Handbook of School Music Education. Edited by Jeananne Nichols et al., SAGE, 2024.

Nichols, Jeananne. “To Heal: Notes for Allies of Social Justice in Music Education.” The Sage Handbook of School Music Education, Sage Publications Ltd, 2024, pp. 283–92, doi:10.4135/9781529674842.n22.

Presentations

Nichols, J. (Presenter & Author), Arostegui, J. L. (Presenter & Author), Matsunobu, K. (Presenter & Author), 2024 World Conference, “Discussing the Role of Music Education Today: Introducing the SAGE Handbook of School Music Education,” International Society for Music Eduation, University of the Arts, Helsinki, Finland.

Nichols, J. (Presenter & Author), Narrative Soundings: The Ninth International Conference on Narrative Inquiry in Music Education, “From Fixing to Healing: Weaving Narratives of Whiteness, Leadership, and Family in the Hope of Racial Reconciliation for Music Education,” Narrative in Music Education (NIME), St. Patricks College, Dublin, Ireland.

Dr. Will Peebles
Professor
School of Music 
wpeebles@email.wcu.edu 

Exhibits and Performances

Peebles, W. L., “chamber music,” Swannanoa, NC. (June 2, 2024).

Dr. Malik Pratt
Instructor
School of Music 
smpratt@email.wcu.edu 

Exhibits and Performances

Pratt, S. M., Beyt, C. J., Lagrimas, L., Denman, N., McCracken, D., McDowell, M., Tee, G., “Violet Orchestra (Musical),” Cullowhee, NC, USA. (November 19, 2024 – November 24, 2024).

Pratt, S. M., “Masterclass,” Cullowhee, NC, USA. (September 23, 2024).

Dr. Andrea Price
Assistant Professor of Practice
School of Music 
amprice@email.wcu.edu 

Exhibits and Performances

Price, A. M., “Faculty Showcase Recital.” (August 27, 2024).

Dr. Christina Reitz 
Full Professor 
School of Music 
clreitz@email.wcu.edu 

Publications 

Reitz, Christina L. Jennifer Higdon.

Reitz, Christina L. Kaija Saariaho: In Memoriam. no. No. 1, International Alliance for Women in Music Journal, Apr. 2024, p. 2.

Reitz, Christina L. “Amy Beach.” Composers: Who Changed History, Dorling Kindersley Limited (Part of Penguin Random House), 2024.

Reitz, Christina L. “Cecile Chaminade.” Composers Who Changed History, Dorling Kindersley Limited (Part of Penguin Random House), 2024.

Reitz, Christina L. “William Grant Still.” Composer Who Changed History, 2nd edth ed., Dorling Kindersley Limited (Part of Penguin Random House), 2024.

Presentations 

C. L., Edgar Allan Poe@215: An Online Symposium, “Glass’s House: Poe and Minimalism,” California Polytechnic State University, Pomona, virtual.

Reitz, C. L., Summer Virtual Symposium, MAPACA, “Santa and a Savior: A Popular Symphony for American Audiences,” Mid-Atlantic Popular and American Culture Association, virtual.

C. L., Southwest Popular/American Culture Association, Summer Salon, “Weber and the Wolf’s Glen Scene: Samiel and Horror on Stage,” Southwest Popular/American Culture Association, Virtual.

Reitz, C. L., Incredible Nineteenth Century, “The Santa Claus-Christmas Symphony and the Incredible Imagination of William Henry Fry,” Incredible Nineteenth Century, Virtual.

Yonchak, M. S. (Presenter & Author), Reitz, C. L. (Presenter & Author), Popular Culture and the Deep Past – Sports and Pastimes in the Medieval and Renaissance Worlds, “Courtly Airs in Contemporary Contexts,” Ohio State University’s Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies, Ohio State University, Columbus.

Dr. Damon Sink 
Associate Professor 
School of Music 
dwsink@email.wcu.edu 

Presentations 

Sink, D. W., 67th annual Meeting of the College Music Society, “Panel: Developing, funding, and producing a culturally and historically informed work for community music theatre: “This is Crescent City!”,” College Music Society, Washington, DC.

Exhibits and Performances 

Sink, D. W., “”Those Who Dream By Day”,” Waxhaw, NC. (October 28, 2022 – Present).

Sink, D. W., ““Les rêves de Columbine” Op. 65 by Amy Beach (orchestration),” Toledo, OH. (April 28, 2022 – Present).

Sink, D. W., “Quartet for flute, English horn, bass clarinet and piano,” State College, PA. (December 2024).

Sink, D. W., ““Les rêves de Columbine” Op. 65 by Amy Beach (performance),” Fort Dodge, Kansas. (December 8, 2024).

Sink, D. W., Ulrich, P. B., “Under Menin Gate: suite for brass quintet.” (November 2024).

University, D. C., “”Sammy! A Salmon’s Tale” (children’s musical theater),” Del Norte, CA. (August 2024).

Sink, D. W., Yannette, M., “Original underscore for “Fastasia on Mysterium” multimedia introduction,” Cullowhee. (January 2024).

Sink, D. W., “Commission Fantasia on Mysterium,” Cullowhee. (January 25, 2024 – January 27, 2024).

Dr. Zsolt Szabo 
Associate Professor 
School of Music 
zszabo@email.wcu.edu 

Exhibits and Performances 

Szabo, Z. L., “WCU Brass Faculty Recital,” WCU. (December 6, 2024).

Szabo, Z., “Brevard Philharmonic Orchestra – Bass Trombone – Masterworks,” Brevard, NC. (November 10, 2024).

Szabo, Z., “Slides in Harmony Trombone Quartet – Recital at Ohio State University,” Columbus, OH. (November 4, 2024).

Szabo, Z., “Brevard Philharmonic – Cancelled due to Helene,” Brevard, NC. (October 6, 2024).

Szabo, Z., “Charlotte Symphony Orchestra – Assistant Principal Trombone – Summer Series 2,” Charlotte. (June 23, 2024).

Szabo, Z., “Charlotte Symphony Orchestra – Assistant Principal Trombone – Summer Series 1,” Charlotte. (June 16, 2024).

Szabo, Z., “Charlotte Symphony Orchestra – Second Trombone – Jaws,” Charlotte. (June 15, 2024).

Szabo, Z., “Brevard Philharmonic,” Brevard, NC. (August 2015 – May 2024).

Szabo, Z., “Slides in Harmony Trombone Quartet – World Premiere at the International Trombone Festival.,” Texas Christian University, Ft. Worth, TX. (May 30, 2024).

Szabo, Z., “Atlanta Symphony Orchestra – Second Trombone – Masterworks,” Atlanta and Athens, GA. (May 4, 2024).

Szabo, Z., “Atlanta Symphony Orchestra – Second Trombone – Masterworks Recording Session,” Atlanta. (May 3, 2024).

Szabo, Z., “Atlanta Symphony Orchestra – Second Trombone – Masterworks,” Atlanta. (April 26, 2024).

Szabo, Z., “Atlanta Symphony Orchestra – Second Trombone – Masterworks Recording Session,” Atlanta. (April 26, 2024).

Szabo, Z., “NC Trombone Festival – Guest Artist,” Appalachian State University. (April 13, 2024).

Szabo, Z., “Charlotte Symphony Orchestra – Second Trombone – Masterworks,” Charlotte, NC. (February 18, 2024).

Szabo, Z., “Atlanta Symphony Orchestra – Second Trombone – Masterworks,” Atlanta, GA. (February 3, 2024).

Szabo, Z., “Charlotte Symphony Orchestra – Second Trombone – Madama Butterfly,” Charlotte, NC. (January 28, 2024).

Szabo, Z., “Charlotte Symphony Orchestra – Second Trombone – Carmel Country Club,” Charlotte, NC. (January 14, 2024).

Dr. Shannon Thompson 
Full Professor 
School of Music 
thompson@email.wcu.edu 

Exhibits and Performances 

Thompson, S., “Hendersonville Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert (Principal Clarinet),” Hendersonville, NC. (December 8, 2024).

Thompson, S., “Hendersonville Symphony Orchestra Concert: Beethoven Symphony 6 and Mendelssohn Symphony 4,” Hendersonville, NC. (November 9, 2024).

Thompson, S., “Asheville Symphony Orchestra Masterworks Concert: Bacewicz Overture,” Asheville, NC. (September 21, 2024).

Thompson, S., “WCU Faculty Recital: Clara Schumann Trio, Unaccompanied Clarinet Works,” Cullowhee, NC. (September 17, 2024).

Thompson, S., “Asheville Symphony Orchestra Symphony in the Park (bass clarinet),” Asheville, NC. (September 7, 2024).

Thompson, S., “WCU Faculty Showcase Concert (Chamber Music),” Cullowhee, NC. (August 27, 2024).

Thompson, S., “Highlands First Presbyterian Church Service (Performer),” HIghlands, NC, USA. (August 4, 2024).

Thompson, S., “Hendersonville Symphony Orchestra Chamber Concert: Mozart Sinfonia Concertante (Soloist),” Hendersonville, NC. (May 25, 2024).

Thompson, S., “Asheville Symphony Orchestra Masterworks Concert: Mahler Symphony No. 4 (Clarinet 3/Bass Clarinet),” Asheville, NC. (May 18, 2024).

Thompson, S., “Asheville Symphony Orchestra Masterworks Concert: Strauss Rosenkavalier Suite, Korngold (Bass Clarinet),” Asheville, NC. (April 20, 2024).

Thompson, S., “Hendersonville Symphony Orchestra Concert: Dvorak Symphony No. 8 and Weber Oberon (Principal Clarinet),” Hendersonville, NC. (April 13, 2024).

Thompson, S., “Kelariz Keshavarz Flute Recital: Mel Bonis Suite,” Cullowhee, NC. (April 2, 2024).

Thompson, S., “Woodwind Faculty Concert: Bozza Trois Mouvements and Françaix Quatuor,” Cullowhee, NC. (March 21, 2024).

Thompson, S., “ALT Asheville Symphony Orchestra Concert with violinist Noah Bendix-Balgley (Principal Clarinet),” Asheville, NC. (March 12, 2024).

Thompson, S., “Hendersonville Symphony Orchestra Concert: Schubert – Symphony No. 8, Schumann – Piano Concerto (Principal Clarinet),” Hendersonville, NC. (March 9, 2024).

Thompson, S., “WCU Faculty Showcase Concert (Chamber Music),” Cullowhee, NC. (January 23, 2024).

Dr. Allison Thorp 
Associate Professor 
School of Music 
athorp@email.wcu.edu 

Exhibits and Performances 

Thorp, A. L., “Statewide Adjudicator for NC Music Educators Association (NCMEA) Honor Choir,” Hickory, Greensboro, Fayetteville, Waynesville, NC. (September 25, 2024 – October 18, 2024).

Thorp, A. L., “Transformation,” Waynesville, NC. (August 25, 2024).

Thorp, A. L., “We Come From Women,” Asheville and Fletcher, NC. (May 17, 2024 – June 1, 2024).

Thorp, A. L., “Mozart’s Requiem,” Cullowhee, NC. (April 28, 2024).

Thorp, A. L., “Statewide Adjudicator for SC Music Educators Association (SCMEA) Middle School Choral Performance Assessment,” Greenville, SC. (April 11, 2024 – April 12, 2024).

Dr. Brad Ulrich 
Full Professor 
School of Music 
ulrich@email.wcu.edu 

Exhibits and Performances 

Ulrich, P. B., “St. David’s Episcopal Church Christmas Eve Service,” Cullowhee. (December 24, 2024).

Ulrich, P. B., “Brass Quartet performance Lessons and Carols Service, Trinity Episcopal Church, Asheville,” Asheville, NC. (December 15, 2024).

Ulrich, P. B., “Brass Faculty Recital,” Cullowhee. (December 6, 2024).

Ulrich, P. B., “Handel Messiah Performance/ Brevard Music Center,” Brevard Music Center. (December 5, 2024).

Sink, D. W., Ulrich, P. B., “Under Menin Gate: suite for brass quintet.” (November 2024).

Ulrich, P. B., “Faculty Bass Quintet Recruiting Tour NC,” NC. (November 25, 2024 – November 26, 2024).

Ulrich, P. B., “ASO Messiah Performances,” Asheville, NC. (November 22, 2024 – November 23, 2024).

Ulrich, P. B., “Performed memorial service for Stell Huie,” Highlands, NC. (November 18, 2024).

Ulrich, P. B., “Fortress Brass Quintet Recital Performance at the Talbot House, Poperinge, Belgium,” Poperinge, Belgium. (November 10, 2024).

Ulrich, P. B., “Fortress Brass Quintet Recital Performance in the Attic Chapel at the Talbot House, Poperinge, Belgium.” (November 10, 2024).

Ulrich, P. B., “Bugle Master Class for Menin Gate Last Post Buglers, Ypres, Belgium,” Ypres, Belgium. (November 8, 2024).

Ulrich, P. B., “Fortress Brass Quintet Performance at Eglise catholique Saint-Jean-Baptiste a Fromelles, France,” Fromelles, France. (November 7, 2024).

Ulrich, P. B., “Fortress Brass Quintet Performance Fromelles, France,” Fromelles, France. (November 7, 2024).

Ulrich, P. B., “Fortress Brass Quintet Performance,” Hooge, Belgium. (November 3, 2024).

Ulrich, P. B., “Church service performance Good Shepherd Church, Cashiers, NC,” Cashiers, NC. (October 6, 2024).

Ulrich, P. B., “Faculty Showcase Performance,” Cullowhee, NC. (September 27, 2024).

Ulrich, P. B., “Performed on the inauguration of “The Soldiers Journey” monument at the National WW1 Monument in Washinton, D.C.,” Washinton, D.C. (September 13, 2024).

Ulrich, P. B., “140th Anniversary of cornerstone; Church of the Good Shepherd,” Cashiers, NC. (August 4, 2024).

Ulrich, P. B., “Performance First Presbyterian Church Highlands,” Highlands, NC. (June 30, 2024).

Ulrich, P. B., “Church of the Good Shepherd,” Cashiers, NC. (May 19, 2024).

Ulrich, P. B., “Trumpet and Organ Recital Porter Center Brevard,” Brevard, NC. (April 7, 2024).

Ulrich, P. B., “Perform Easter Service at Trinity Episcopal Church, AVL,” Asheville, NC. (March 31, 2024).

Ulrich, P. B., “Perform at St David’s Episcopal Church Service,” Cullowhee, NC. (March 3, 2024).

Ulrich, P. B., “Performance on Faculty Showcase WCU,” Cullowhee. (January 23, 2024).

Ulrich, P. B., “Performance First Presbyterian Church, Highlands,” Highlands, NC. (January 21, 2024).

Dr. Margaret Underwood 
Associate Professor/Director of Bands 
School of Music 
maunderwood@email.wcu.edu 

Presentations 

Underwood, M. A., 27th International Wind Music Conference, “Harmony in Diversity: Exploring the Musical Tapestry of Jodie Blackshaw,” The International Society for the Research and Promotion of Wind Music, Conservatori Superior de Music Joaquin Rodrigo de Valencia, Valencia, Spain.

Exhibits and Performances 

Underwood, M. A., “Pennsylvania Music Educators Association Region V Honors Band Festival, Conductor,” Yorktown, Pennsylvania. (February 22, 2024 – February 24, 2024).

Underwood, M. A., “Wake Forest University Instrumental Conducting Symposium,” Winston-Salem, NC. (February 2, 2024).

Ms. Amy Yin 
Assistant Professor of Practice 
School of Music 
xyin@email.wcu.edu 

Exhibits and Performances 

Yin, X., “Asheville Symphony Percussion Section Player,” Asheville, NC. (August 2024 – Present).

Yin, X., “PASIC Presentation- Your Ear Drum: The Most Important Instrument You Own,” Indianapolis, IN. (November 16, 2024).

Yin, X., “WCU Faculty Recital.” (September 2024).

School of Stage & Screen
Tory Depew 
Associate Professor/Director, School of Stage and Screen 
School of Stage and Screen 
vdepew@email.wcu.edu 

Exhibits and Performances 

Depew, T., “The Pen,” Staunton, VA. (June 2022 – Present). 

Depew, T., “Witch,” Asheville, NC. (February 2024 – March 2024).

Depew, T., “Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help,” Asheville, NC. (December 2023 – January 2024).

Steve Kniss
Assistant Professor 
School of Stage and Screen 
skniss@email.wcu.edu 

Presentations

Kniss, S., 2024 Tryon International Film Festival, “Screenwriting,” Polk County Film Initiative, Tryon Fine Arts Center Pavilion, Tryon, NC.

Kniss, S., 2024 Naples International Film Festival, “Filmmaking Unscripted,” Alamo Drafthouse, Naples, FL.

Exhibits and Performances 

Kniss, S., “Never Not Yours,” Erie, Pennsylvania, USA. (December 14, 2024).

Kniss, S., “Never Not Yours,” Tryon, North Carolina, USA. (November 23, 2024).

Kniss, S., “Never Not Yours,” St. Louis, Missouri, USA. (November 9, 2024).

Kniss, S., “Never Not Yours,” Grayslake, Illinois, USA. (November 2, 2024 – November 9, 2024).

Kniss, S., “Never Not Yours,” Mineral Point, Wisconsin, USA. (November 6, 2024).

Kniss, S., “Never Not Yours,” Columbus, Indiana, USA. (October 26, 2024 – October 27, 2024).

Kniss, S., “Never Not Yours,” Naples, Florida, USA. (October 25, 2024 – October 27, 2024).

Kniss, S., “Never Not Yours,” Maumee, Ohio, USA. (September 28, 2024).

Kniss, S., “Never Not Yours,” Dayton, Ohio, USA. (September 27, 2024).

Kniss, S., “Never Not Yours,” Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA. (September 20, 2024).

Kniss, S., “Never Not Yours,” Mason City, Iowa, USA. (September 6, 2024).

Kniss, S., “Never Not Yours,” Cleveland, Ohio, USA. (August 1, 2024).

Kniss, S., “Greenleaf,” Cleveland, Ohio, USA. (July 30, 2024).

Kniss, S., “Never Not Yours,” Des Moines, Iowa, USA. (June 29, 2024).

Kniss, S., “3MR Competition,” Cullowhee, NC, USA. (March 20, 2024 – March 21, 2024).

Kniss, S., “Never Not Yours,” Chicago, IL, USA. (March 3, 2024).

Kniss, S., “Never Not Yours,” Cullowhee, NC, USA. (February 22, 2024).

Jason Ledford 
Assistant Professor 
School of Stage and Screen 
jwledford@email.wcu.edu 

Exhibits and Performances 

Ledford, J., “Actor – GRIMMWOOD,” NORTH CAROLINA. (April 20, 2024 – Present).

Ledford, J., “Executive Producer/Gaffer/Post Production – Kill Giggles,” VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES. (February 10, 2024 – Present).

Ledford, J., “Lilliana.” (2021 – Present). 

Brenda Lilly 
Assistant Professor of Practice 
School of Stage and Screen 
bllilly@email.wcu.edu 

Exhibits and Performances 

Lilly, B. L., “Force of Fun,” Los Angeles, CA. (February 2019 – Present). 

Terry Martin 
Associate Professor/Program Director, BA Stage and Screen 
School of Stage and Screen 
tjmartin@email.wcu.edu 

Exhibits and Performances 

Martin, T. J., “ASSASSINS THE MUSICAL,” Waynesville, NC, USA. (July 2022 – Present). 

Joshua Overbay 
Associate Professor/Program Director, Film and Television Production 
School of Stage and Screen 
jaoverbay@email.wcu.edu 

Presentations

Overbay, J. A., Virtual Event on the Sidelines of the 62nd United Nations Commission on Social Development, “Transformative Narratives for Change: Creative Expressions and Education for Youth,” Blue Ridge Consulting. The United Nation., Zoom, Zoom.

Exhibits and Performances 

Overbay, J. A., “”As It Is in Heaven” – on Amazon Prime.” (July 1, 2022 – Present). 

Overbay, J. A., “”Luke & Jo” on Amazon Prime.” (June 16, 2019 – Present). 

Overbay, J. A., “UMOJA at the 26th RiverRun International Film Festival,” Winston-Salem, NC. (April 18, 2024 – April 27, 2024).

Ashlee Wasmund 
Associate Professor/Program Director, Musical Theatre & Dance 
School of Stage and Screen 
amwasmund@email.wcu.edu 

Exhibits and Performances 

Wasmund, A. M., “My 80-Year-Old Boyfriend.” (May 2021 – Present).

Wasmund, A. M., “This Wrestling Place,” New York, New York. (April 2020 – Present).

Wasmund, A. M., “Hitler’s Tasters.” (April 2018 – Present).

Wasmund, A., “Light Chasers,” Cullowhee, NC. (November 2023 – January 2025).

Wasmund, A. M., “The Lion,” Boise, Idaho. (September 2024 – December 2024).

Wasmund, A., “Calliope Shorts: In the Kitchen,” Sylva, NC. (August 2023 – August 2024).

Colin Wasmund 
Assistant Professor 
School of Stage and Screen 
crwasmund@email.wcu.edu 

Exhibits and Performances 

Wasmund, C., “The Wolf and the Lamb: The Wolf of Corwick Castle – Book 5,” Sylva, NC, USA. (June 2023 – Present). 

Wasmund, C., “Commercial – Downy Unstoppables,” Charleston, SC, USA. (February 2023 – Present). 

Wasmund, C., “Investing in the Era of Climate Change,” Sylva, NC, USA. (January 2023 – Present). 

Wasmund, C., “Outlaw Posse,” Bozeman, MT, USA. (October 2022 – Present). 

Wasmund, C., “Commercial – Chamberlain – MyQ,” Charlotte, NC, USA. (June 2022 – Present). 

Wasmund, C., “The Wolf at War: The Wolf of Corwick Castle – Book 4,” Sylva, NC, USA. (January 2022 – Present). 

Wasmund, C., “NAPA Auto Parts Commercial – Principal Actor,” Atlanta, GA, USA. (November 2020 – Present). 

Wasmund, C., “Kingsnake – Short Film,” Franklin, NC, USA. (December 2018 – Present). 

Wasmund, C., “Calliope Shorts – 2023-2024,” Sylva, NC, USA. (October 2023 – March 2024).