ABOUT THE MUSIC ACADEMY FACULTY
Learn about our outstanding SWOSU Music Academy Faculty below. Private lessons are led by Junior Faculty (SWOSU Music Majors) under the mentorship of SWOSU Professors. Group classes are led by SWOSU Faculty and prestigious alumni. Please contact the SWOSU Academy office for more information.
SWOSU Music Academy Directors and Faculty
Chrisalyne Hagood
Chrisalyne Hagood holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education from Southwestern Oklahoma State University and is in her 14th year of teaching at Weatherford Public Schools. She currently serves as the Director of the Bands. She previously served as the Middle School Band Director for Weatherford Public Schools for 12 years. In her time at Weatherford, her bands have received the Outstanding Achievement Award, the highest award given to Oklahoma Middle School Bands, numerous times and Sweepstakes. She continually teaches her students how to learn and grow as musicians and young adults. She is a very active member of Mu Phi Epsilon, professional music fraternity serving as the Alumni chapter Vice President, Southwestern Oklahoma Band Directors Association, serving as president in the 2024-2025 school year, Shortgrass Honor Bands serving as the President for the past four years, the Oklahoma Music Educators Association, and the National Association for Music Education. She was awarded the Jim Clark Band Director of the Year in 2024. Ms. Hagood has been the Camp Office Manager for the SWOSU Music Camps for 12 years. She began her involvement with SWOSU Music Camps in 2002 as a student camper. She quickly valued the learning experiences of camp and wanted to share with others. Ms. Hagood enjoys cooking, watching documentaries, and spending time with her cats, Renaldo and CeCe. Ms. Hagood is currently the co-Director of SWOSU Music Academy.
Chrisalyne Hagood holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education from Southwestern Oklahoma State University and is in her 14th year of teaching at Weatherford Public Schools. She currently serves as the Director of the Bands. She previously served as the Middle School Band Director for Weatherford Public Schools for 12 years. In her time at Weatherford, her bands have received the Outstanding Achievement Award, the highest award given to Oklahoma Middle School Bands, numerous times and Sweepstakes. She continually teaches her students how to learn and grow as musicians and young adults. She is a very active member of Mu Phi Epsilon, professional music fraternity serving as the Alumni chapter Vice President, Southwestern Oklahoma Band Directors Association, serving as president in the 2024-2025 school year, Shortgrass Honor Bands serving as the President for the past four years, the Oklahoma Music Educators Association, and the National Association for Music Education. She was awarded the Jim Clark Band Director of the Year in 2024. Ms. Hagood has been the Camp Office Manager for the SWOSU Music Camps for 12 years. She began her involvement with SWOSU Music Camps in 2002 as a student camper. She quickly valued the learning experiences of camp and wanted to share with others. Ms. Hagood enjoys cooking, watching documentaries, and spending time with her cats, Renaldo and CeCe. Ms. Hagood is currently the co-Director of SWOSU Music Academy.
Kathleen Jung
Kathleen Jung is a 2008 graduate of Okeene High School. She attended Southwestern Oklahoma State University graduating in 2013 with a Bachelor's in Instrumental Music Education with a minor in Child Developmental Psychology and her Masters in Music Education from SWOSU in 2016. While at SWOSU, she joined Mu Phi Epsilon serving in multiple officer roles and was awarded the Sterling Achievement Award in 2013. Also during her time at SWOSU, she was a member of the Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, and The Pride of the Great Southwest serving as drum major in 2012. In 2013, she began her teaching career in Enid followed by Elk City where she is currently in her 14th year. During her time at Elk City she began the Fairview Elementary Honor Choir and Elk City Elementary Honor Choir. She was awarded Fairview Teacher of the Year in 2017, Elk City Elementary Teacher of the year in 2022, and Elk City Public Schools District Teacher of the Year in 2022. She has served on multiple district and building committees and helps orchestrate district level Music in Our Schools Month activities each year. Ms. Jung currently teaches 1st through 3rd grade music at Elk City Elementary and is an adjunct music professor at SWOSU. She serves as the President of the Oklahoma Alumni Chapter of Mu Phi Epsilon, HOBY Oklahoma Planning Committee, Financial Manager for SWOSU Music Camps, and co-Director of SWOSU Music Academy.
Kathleen Jung is a 2008 graduate of Okeene High School. She attended Southwestern Oklahoma State University graduating in 2013 with a Bachelor's in Instrumental Music Education with a minor in Child Developmental Psychology and her Masters in Music Education from SWOSU in 2016. While at SWOSU, she joined Mu Phi Epsilon serving in multiple officer roles and was awarded the Sterling Achievement Award in 2013. Also during her time at SWOSU, she was a member of the Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, and The Pride of the Great Southwest serving as drum major in 2012. In 2013, she began her teaching career in Enid followed by Elk City where she is currently in her 14th year. During her time at Elk City she began the Fairview Elementary Honor Choir and Elk City Elementary Honor Choir. She was awarded Fairview Teacher of the Year in 2017, Elk City Elementary Teacher of the year in 2022, and Elk City Public Schools District Teacher of the Year in 2022. She has served on multiple district and building committees and helps orchestrate district level Music in Our Schools Month activities each year. Ms. Jung currently teaches 1st through 3rd grade music at Elk City Elementary and is an adjunct music professor at SWOSU. She serves as the President of the Oklahoma Alumni Chapter of Mu Phi Epsilon, HOBY Oklahoma Planning Committee, Financial Manager for SWOSU Music Camps, and co-Director of SWOSU Music Academy.
Tiffany Ragan
Tiffany Ragan is in her eighth year of teaching at Elk City Intermediate School, where she is the General Music Teacher and Honor Choir Director. Ragan holds a Bachelor of Instrumental Music Education degree from Southwestern Oklahoma State University. Under her direction, the Elk City Intermediate Honor Choir has been recognized for outstanding performance through its selection to appear at the 2022 and 2025 OkMEA Winter Conference and numerous community events. Ragan consistently has choral students selected for the OkMEA All-State Children’s Chorus. In addition to being an avid classroom teacher, Ragan maintains a private flute studio in western Oklahoma. Her flute students have been selected for numerous honor bands, including OSSBDA All-State.
Ragan is an active member of the Oklahoma Music Educators Association, National Flute Association, Oklahoma Flute Society, the National Association of Music Education, and Mu Phi Epsilon. She serves as the Treasurer for the Oklahoma Alumni Chapter of Mu Phi Epsilon, Secretary for the Oklahoma Flute Society, and was most recently appointed Equipment Manager for the National Flute Association. Ragan has been awarded numerous music, fraternity, and school honors. She was awarded six Convention Internships with the National Flute Association, was a Mu Phi Epsilon Music Delegate for the 2020 and 2023 Conventions, and performed for the National Flute Association Convention as a member of the Southwestern Oklahoma State University Flute Choir. She has appeared as a Guest Clinician and Conductor at the Southwestern Oklahoma State University Flute Day. In 2022, Ragan was named Teacher of the Year at Elk City Intermediate and was named a finalist for the District Teacher of the Year. Most recently, the Oklahoma Music Educators Association recognized Tiffany Ragan as the 2023 Outstanding Young Music Educator.
Tiffany Ragan is in her eighth year of teaching at Elk City Intermediate School, where she is the General Music Teacher and Honor Choir Director. Ragan holds a Bachelor of Instrumental Music Education degree from Southwestern Oklahoma State University. Under her direction, the Elk City Intermediate Honor Choir has been recognized for outstanding performance through its selection to appear at the 2022 and 2025 OkMEA Winter Conference and numerous community events. Ragan consistently has choral students selected for the OkMEA All-State Children’s Chorus. In addition to being an avid classroom teacher, Ragan maintains a private flute studio in western Oklahoma. Her flute students have been selected for numerous honor bands, including OSSBDA All-State.
Ragan is an active member of the Oklahoma Music Educators Association, National Flute Association, Oklahoma Flute Society, the National Association of Music Education, and Mu Phi Epsilon. She serves as the Treasurer for the Oklahoma Alumni Chapter of Mu Phi Epsilon, Secretary for the Oklahoma Flute Society, and was most recently appointed Equipment Manager for the National Flute Association. Ragan has been awarded numerous music, fraternity, and school honors. She was awarded six Convention Internships with the National Flute Association, was a Mu Phi Epsilon Music Delegate for the 2020 and 2023 Conventions, and performed for the National Flute Association Convention as a member of the Southwestern Oklahoma State University Flute Choir. She has appeared as a Guest Clinician and Conductor at the Southwestern Oklahoma State University Flute Day. In 2022, Ragan was named Teacher of the Year at Elk City Intermediate and was named a finalist for the District Teacher of the Year. Most recently, the Oklahoma Music Educators Association recognized Tiffany Ragan as the 2023 Outstanding Young Music Educator.
Elizabeth Edge
Elizabeth Edge graduated from Southwestern Oklahoma State University with a bachelor’s degree in Vocal Music Education and Vocal Performance. She is currently teaching Elementary and Vocal Music at Cordell Public Schools in Cordell, Oklahoma. As a freshman in college, Elizabeth competed in the Joyce Adams Curtis Aria Competition and placed 1st, later performing with the SWOSU Symphony Orchestra in 2017. Also in 2017, Elizabeth placed 3rd in Oklahoma NATS and in 2018, she competed again, placing 1st in her division. Throughout her college career, Elizabeth performed as a major role in the following operas: Straus’s “Die Fledermaus,” Puccini’s “Suor Angelica,” and Handel’s “Alcina.” Elizabeth currently resides in Cordell with her husband, Aaron, and their two children Liam and Elliana and is currently working to establish a new path to general and vocal music at Cordell Public Schools.
Dr. Daniel Farris
Daniel serves as director of choral studies and vocal area coordinator, teaching applied voice, applied conducting, and the choral music education sequence to performance, education, business, and music therapy majors. He also teaches the Southwestern summer choral camp for OMEA/OCDA preparation and other workshops during the academic year that work to further enrich and improve the audition skills needed for successful placement in the state-level honor choirs. Raised in the strong choral tradition of west Texas music education, Daniel completed a Bachelor of Music with all-level teacher certification at Angelo State University and taught at the junior high and high school levels in San Angelo, TX, and Arlington, TX, respectively. He holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in conducting with related fields of music theory and musicology from the University of North Texas. His conducting mentors are Candis Rogers-Hicks, Pamela Lee, Jerry McCoy, Stephen Dubberly, and Henry Gibbons. Daniel is a regional and international scholar with focused interests in choral conducting pedagogy, vocal pedagogy, score study/editing, and modern language diction, having presented at international and regional conferences on these topics. In his tenure at Southwestern, he has conducted workshops, taught classes as a visiting professor, and presented at various conferences and universities in the United States, central Europe, and southeast Asia. Daniel’s choirs have performed as honor choirs at conferences in Italy, Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. Daniel is an active clinician, adjudicator, and conductor. He also was a church musician for 24 years, but hung up his church choir director hat at the tender age of 40, having served several congregations in Texas and Oklahoma, the last one being First Presbyterian Church in Elk City, OK. Daniel spends his non-professional time reading, cooking, hanging with family and friends, and pursuing various enological topics.
Dr. Hsuan-Yu Alex Lee
Dr. Hsuan-Yu (Alex) Lee is currently in his first season as the director of the Southwestern Oklahoma State University Symphony Orchestra and fifth season as the conductor of the Dallas Asian American Youth Orchestra. Dr. Lee has accumulated experience conducting professional orchestras and teaching at the university level. His career has taken him across the United States, Europe, and Asia including collaborations with the Baltimore Chamber Orchestra, Cabrillo Festival Orchestra, Lynchburg Symphony Orchestra, Norwalk Symphony Orchestra, Lamont Symphony Orchestra, Bohuslav Martinů Philharmonic Orchestra, New Japan Philharmonic Orchestra, Xia-Men Philharmonic Orchestra, Shanghai Opera House Orchestra, University of North Texas Symphony Orchestra and National Taiwan Normal University Symphony Orchestra. Dr. Lee is a participant conductor for the famed Cabrillo Music Festival in 2015 and is the recipient of the Bruno Walter Conducting Scholarship. He is also a participant of the prestigious Tokyo International Conducting Competition in 2012 and a semi-finalist of the Bruno Walter National Conductor Preview held by the League of American Orchestras in 2013. Dr. Lee enjoys collaborations with renowned soloists such as pianist Gustavo Romero, violinist Linda Wang, violist Susan Dubois, flutist James Scott, Clarinetist Stacey DiPaolo and Saxophonist Keith Talley. In 2013, he was the guest conductor for the National Taiwan Normal University Symphony Orchestra Asia Tour. He led the orchestra to perform four concerts in Beijing and Taipei. As an accomplished violinist and violist, Dr. Lee has held multiple concerts in the U.S and Asia. He was the soloist with the Chi-Yen Symphony Orchestra in 2005 and the New Music Ensemble Orchestra in 2004. He has won several important music competitions in Taiwan and served as a principal player with the Voice of Spring Orchestra and National Taiwan Normal University Symphony Orchestra. He is invited to join the Las Colinas Symphony Orchestra in 2015. Lee has studied with several renowned soloists, such as violinist Michael Shih (Concertmaster of the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra), Hao-Tun Deng (Associate Concertmaster of National Symphony Orchestra Taiwan), violist Susan Dubois (Professor of Viola at University of North Texas) and Charles Pikler (Principal Viola of Chicago Symphony Orchestra). Dr. Lee holds a Doctoral of Musical Arts Degree from the University of North Texas. He has studied primarily with Maestri Apo Hsu, and David Itkin and worked with distinguished conductors such as David Effron, Larry Rachleff, Jorma Panula, Gunther Herbig, Marin Alsop, Miguel Harth Bedoya and Jaap van Zweden in seminars and master classes.
Dr. Philip Martinson
Dr. Philip Martinson enjoys an exciting multifaceted musical career serving as Principal Trombone of the Oklahoma City Philharmonic, and Associate Professor of Music at Southwestern Oklahoma State University, where he has taught since 2017. Martinson also serves as Principal Trombone of the Lawton Philharmonic Orchestra, and is active as a soloist, chamber and orchestral musician throughout the United States. He has performed at numerous International Trombone Festivals, the International Music by Women Festival, the University of Florida International Brass Festival & Conference, OK Mozart International Music Festival, SHE: Festival of Women in Music, and the American Trombone Workshop. Prior to joining the OKC Philharmonic, Martinson held the position of second trombone with the Ocala Symphony Orchestra (FL) for three seasons. Martinson was selected as a member of the William Cramer memorial trombone choir at the 2021 International Trombone Festival, and presented a lecture at the 2017 ITF entitled, “Sound Development through Non-Traditional Techniques.” Recognition and advancement in the International Trombone Association Robert Marsteller, Gilberto Gagliardi/Weril, and Larry Wiehe solo competitions, as well as competing as a finalist in the 2016 American Trombone Workshop National Solo Competition, further speak to his proficiency as a trombonist. He holds degrees from Indiana University, the University of Oklahoma, and the University of Akron. His primary teachers include Dr. Irvin Wagner, Peter Ellefson, Stephen Fissel, Ed Zadrozny, and Dr. Jim Robertson. He is a native of Huntley, MT.
Dr. Greg Rife
Dr. Greg Rife is a concert saxophonist and educator with a broad and accomplished career in both performance and education. He currently serves as Assistant Professor of Music at Southwestern Oklahoma State University, where he instructs students in saxophone and music theory. Greg is highly sought after as a performer, clinician, and adjudicator, maintaining a busy schedule of performances and educational engagements across the United States. As the tenor saxophonist of the award winning Colere Quartet, Greg has received awards including the prestigious gold medal at the 2020 Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition, has performed live on Chicago’s 98.7 WFMT, and appeared in music education programming on Northwest Indiana’s WNIT Public Television. Greg holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in saxophone performance from the University of Iowa and degrees in music education and saxophone performance from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Greg is a Conn-Selmer Artist and Vandoren Artist-Clinician and performs exclusively on Selmer Paris saxophones and Vandoren woodwind products.
Libby Ryan
A native of East Haddam, Connecticut, Libby is an active performer and teacher across central Oklahoma. She regularly performs with the Oklahoma City Philharmonic, Norman Philharmonic Orchestra, Lawton Philharmonic, and Oklahoma Baroque Orchestra, and has served as Guest Principal Oboe with the Amarillo Symphony Orchestra. She has also appeared with the Onyx Lane Chamber Orchestra on the Grammy-nominated album *The Impossible Dream*. Currently completing the Doctor of Musical Arts in Oboe Performance at the University of Oklahoma, Libby has served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant to the oboe studio and continues as a Research Assistant in the Fine Arts Library. She holds degrees from Michigan State University and the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, where she studied with Dr. Shawn Welk, Jan Eberle, Roger Roe, and Linda Strommen, with additional studies in baroque oboe with Margaret Owens. Libby’s performance interests span traditional orchestral literature, contemporary music, and historically informed performance. Her summer experiences include fellowships at the National Music Festival and Scotia Festival of Music, as well as participation in the Miami Classical Music Festival and Tafelmusik Baroque Summer Institute. She is also a **2025 recipient of Early Music America’s workshop scholarship**. In addition to her performing career, Libby maintains an active teaching studio with experience in university and private instruction. Her research interests include reed making for oboe d’amore and historical oboes. And when she’s not playing oboe, Libby enjoys sailing and is a certified US Sailing instructor
Meet the 2026-2027 Junior Faculty
Kandice Campbell
Kandice is going into her 4th year as a music education major at Southwestern Oklahoma State University. She specializes in percussion and loves encouraging her students to excel fundamentally while adapting to students interests and goals.
Jae Thompson
My name is Jae Thompson, and I am a fifth year Music Education and Saxophone Performance major from Newcastle, Oklahoma. I am passionate about music education, leadership, and creating meaningful opportunities for students and musicians. On campus, I am involved in several music organizations and currently serve in as president SWOSU’s NAfME chapter. Through my experiences in music and leadership, I hope to continue growing as an educator, musician, and advocate for music education.
My name is Jae Thompson, and I am a fifth year Music Education and Saxophone Performance major from Newcastle, Oklahoma. I am passionate about music education, leadership, and creating meaningful opportunities for students and musicians. On campus, I am involved in several music organizations and currently serve in as president SWOSU’s NAfME chapter. Through my experiences in music and leadership, I hope to continue growing as an educator, musician, and advocate for music education.
Dylan Burrows
My name is Dylan Burrows. I play the trumpet and I am in my 5th year pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Trumpet performance as well as Music Education. I have participated in many ensembles in my time here at SWOSU. Including the SWOSU Jazz Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, and Brass Ensemble.
My name is Dylan Burrows. I play the trumpet and I am in my 5th year pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Trumpet performance as well as Music Education. I have participated in many ensembles in my time here at SWOSU. Including the SWOSU Jazz Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, and Brass Ensemble.
Miles Clewell
Miles Clewell is a percussionist currently in his 4th year at SWOSU as a music education and percussion performance major, studying under Dr. Micheal Barnes. During his time at SWOSU, Miles has participated in several ensembles including wind ensemble, marching band, orchestra, percussion ensemble, and jazz ensemble. Miles is also a 2 time winner of the music department outstanding percussionist award, and was a 2024 JAC Concerto competition finalist. Outside of SWOSU, Miles has participated in the 2025 National intercollegiate band and the 2026 Taneycomo Festival Orchestra. As an educator, Miles is looking forward to working with and inspiring students.
Miles Clewell is a percussionist currently in his 4th year at SWOSU as a music education and percussion performance major, studying under Dr. Micheal Barnes. During his time at SWOSU, Miles has participated in several ensembles including wind ensemble, marching band, orchestra, percussion ensemble, and jazz ensemble. Miles is also a 2 time winner of the music department outstanding percussionist award, and was a 2024 JAC Concerto competition finalist. Outside of SWOSU, Miles has participated in the 2025 National intercollegiate band and the 2026 Taneycomo Festival Orchestra. As an educator, Miles is looking forward to working with and inspiring students.
Quinten Corbin
Quinten Corbin is a 4th year trombone performance and music education major. Having over a decade of experience in trombone, Quinten loves sharing his passion with anyone! When He is not playing music, Quinten loves to hike, cook, and learn new things. After he finishes at Southwestern Oklahoma State University, Quinten plans to pursue music further in his master's in music performance and eventually teach at a college level while playing in a professional ensemble.
Quinten Corbin is a 4th year trombone performance and music education major. Having over a decade of experience in trombone, Quinten loves sharing his passion with anyone! When He is not playing music, Quinten loves to hike, cook, and learn new things. After he finishes at Southwestern Oklahoma State University, Quinten plans to pursue music further in his master's in music performance and eventually teach at a college level while playing in a professional ensemble.
Grace Oliver-Clewell
Grace Oliver-Clewell is a senior Instrumental Music Education and Flute Performance major at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU), where she studies under Dr. Shelley Martinson. With many years of flute experience, she has performed with the Oklahoma Youth Winds, the SWOSU Wind Ensemble, the Symphonic Band, the Flute Choir, the “Pride of the Great Southwest” marching band, the “Wild Dawgs” pep band, and various chamber ensembles. Some of her most recent performances include the 2024 National Flute Association Convention and the 2023, 2024, and 2025 Oklahoma Flute Society Fair. She has also performed in masterclasses with Colleen White, Natalie Syring, and Carolyn Keyes. As an educator, she has experience as a SWOSU Band Camp Counselor, Flute Section Leader for the Pride of the Great Southwest, a flute tech for Weatherford High School, and as a private flute teacher.
Grace Oliver-Clewell is a senior Instrumental Music Education and Flute Performance major at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU), where she studies under Dr. Shelley Martinson. With many years of flute experience, she has performed with the Oklahoma Youth Winds, the SWOSU Wind Ensemble, the Symphonic Band, the Flute Choir, the “Pride of the Great Southwest” marching band, the “Wild Dawgs” pep band, and various chamber ensembles. Some of her most recent performances include the 2024 National Flute Association Convention and the 2023, 2024, and 2025 Oklahoma Flute Society Fair. She has also performed in masterclasses with Colleen White, Natalie Syring, and Carolyn Keyes. As an educator, she has experience as a SWOSU Band Camp Counselor, Flute Section Leader for the Pride of the Great Southwest, a flute tech for Weatherford High School, and as a private flute teacher.
Kris Lawrence
Kris Lawrence is an alumni of Southwestern Oklahoma State University, where he earned his Bachelor’s degree in Music Education in Spring 2024 with violin and viola as his primary instruments. He went on to complete his Master of Music in Viola Performance at SWOSU this past spring. During the final two years of his undergraduate studies, Kris explored the other three string instruments (viola, cello, and double bass) to prepare for teaching. Through this experience, he developed a particular passion for the viola. Kris has also served as Principal Violist in the SWOSU Symphony Orchestra for the past three years. Kris began teaching violin lessons with the SWOSU Music Academy the summer after obtaining his Bachelor’s degree and is excited to continue working with both new and returning students!
Kris Lawrence is an alumni of Southwestern Oklahoma State University, where he earned his Bachelor’s degree in Music Education in Spring 2024 with violin and viola as his primary instruments. He went on to complete his Master of Music in Viola Performance at SWOSU this past spring. During the final two years of his undergraduate studies, Kris explored the other three string instruments (viola, cello, and double bass) to prepare for teaching. Through this experience, he developed a particular passion for the viola. Kris has also served as Principal Violist in the SWOSU Symphony Orchestra for the past three years. Kris began teaching violin lessons with the SWOSU Music Academy the summer after obtaining his Bachelor’s degree and is excited to continue working with both new and returning students!
Audrianna White
Audrianna White is a sophomore at Southwestern Oklahoma State University studying Music Education. During her first year at SWOSU, she participated in many ensembles on campus, including Orchestra and Jazz Band. She served as principal flute for SWOSU’s Wind Symphony and had the opportunity to perform in the pit for the theater department’s rendition of the musical You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown. Audrianna has been involved with multiple camps over the summer such as Jazz Camp, Middle School Band Camp, and SWOSU’s 71st Annual Band Camp where she worked with directors and students throughout the weeks to help out when needed. She also worked as the flute technician at Weatherford High School, where she held flute sectionals for students and helped them to prepare for their upcoming school year.
Audrianna White is a sophomore at Southwestern Oklahoma State University studying Music Education. During her first year at SWOSU, she participated in many ensembles on campus, including Orchestra and Jazz Band. She served as principal flute for SWOSU’s Wind Symphony and had the opportunity to perform in the pit for the theater department’s rendition of the musical You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown. Audrianna has been involved with multiple camps over the summer such as Jazz Camp, Middle School Band Camp, and SWOSU’s 71st Annual Band Camp where she worked with directors and students throughout the weeks to help out when needed. She also worked as the flute technician at Weatherford High School, where she held flute sectionals for students and helped them to prepare for their upcoming school year.
Eva Carr
Eva Carr is a senior vocal music ed and performance major who plans to teach elementary music and private voice lessons after graduating college in 2028. She is from Bridge Creek Oklahoma and Graduated from Bridge Creek High School. Eva has prior voice lesson teaching experience by helping her voice student with her musical theater audition songs. She has helped her student get the roles of Violet from Charlie and the Chocalate factory and Flounder in the Little Mermaid. Eva is one of the music theory tutors at SWOSU and loves helping people learn to read sheet music.
Eva Carr is a senior vocal music ed and performance major who plans to teach elementary music and private voice lessons after graduating college in 2028. She is from Bridge Creek Oklahoma and Graduated from Bridge Creek High School. Eva has prior voice lesson teaching experience by helping her voice student with her musical theater audition songs. She has helped her student get the roles of Violet from Charlie and the Chocalate factory and Flounder in the Little Mermaid. Eva is one of the music theory tutors at SWOSU and loves helping people learn to read sheet music.
Brandy Rolling
My name is Brandy and I am in my second year as a Music Therapy graduate student. Last year, I completed my internship at Bethany Children's Hospital where I worked with kids ranging in age from infants to young adults with various different abilities. Although my primary instrument is clarinet, I've taught beginning piano and ukulele lessons, as well as several adaptive lessons. After I graduate, my goal is to work as a school based Music Therapist for children with severe and profound disabilities!
My name is Brandy and I am in my second year as a Music Therapy graduate student. Last year, I completed my internship at Bethany Children's Hospital where I worked with kids ranging in age from infants to young adults with various different abilities. Although my primary instrument is clarinet, I've taught beginning piano and ukulele lessons, as well as several adaptive lessons. After I graduate, my goal is to work as a school based Music Therapist for children with severe and profound disabilities!
Crelia Lopez
Hello my name is Crelia Lopez! I’m from Oklahoma City and I am a sophomore majoring in music therapy hoping to work with kids in the future. My primary instrument is guitar, but I can also play piano, violin, electric bass, and the drums. I have participated in ensembles here at SWOSU but my main are Orchestra and guitar ensemble! I’ve been teaching guitar lessons at my church for almost a year now!
Hello my name is Crelia Lopez! I’m from Oklahoma City and I am a sophomore majoring in music therapy hoping to work with kids in the future. My primary instrument is guitar, but I can also play piano, violin, electric bass, and the drums. I have participated in ensembles here at SWOSU but my main are Orchestra and guitar ensemble! I’ve been teaching guitar lessons at my church for almost a year now!
J Merry
My name is J! I’m a sophomore at Swosu and this will be my second semester teaching violin lessons! I am from Enid Oklahoma, and I love music!
My name is J! I’m a sophomore at Swosu and this will be my second semester teaching violin lessons! I am from Enid Oklahoma, and I love music!
Kooper Twyman
Hello I am Kooper Twyman I teach bass and guitar! I love jazz, rock, blues and country and have played in countless bands of those genres. I also enjoy singing a lot and I am learning the music making process in studio while also learning the business side and many other things like advertising and photography. Video games and comic books are my favorite hobbies outside of music!
Hello I am Kooper Twyman I teach bass and guitar! I love jazz, rock, blues and country and have played in countless bands of those genres. I also enjoy singing a lot and I am learning the music making process in studio while also learning the business side and many other things like advertising and photography. Video games and comic books are my favorite hobbies outside of music!
Yu-Ting Livia Su
Yu-Ting (Livia) Su is a graduate student currently completing a Master’s Equivalency in Music Therapy at SWOSU. Livia has experience working with diverse populations, especially children with special needs and developmental delays. She completed her internship at Bethany Children’s Health Center in Fall 2025, where she developed a passion for working with children and supporting their individual needs through meaningful musical experiences. Livia joined the SWOSU Music Academy in Spring 2026. She is also a cellist in the SWOSU Orchestra. Livia enjoys collaborating with others and learning together.
Yu-Ting (Livia) Su is a graduate student currently completing a Master’s Equivalency in Music Therapy at SWOSU. Livia has experience working with diverse populations, especially children with special needs and developmental delays. She completed her internship at Bethany Children’s Health Center in Fall 2025, where she developed a passion for working with children and supporting their individual needs through meaningful musical experiences. Livia joined the SWOSU Music Academy in Spring 2026. She is also a cellist in the SWOSU Orchestra. Livia enjoys collaborating with others and learning together.
Mariah Thompson
Mariah Thompson is a second year Clarinet Performance and Parks and Wildlife Law Enforcement major. She has been playing clarinet for ten years and bass clarinet for four. She has performed in many ensembles at SWOSU including Wind Ensemble and Symphony Orchestra. She is currently studying under Dr. Michelle Jaluvka. After college, she plans to continue in music by offering private clarinet/bass clarinet lessons.
Mariah Thompson is a second year Clarinet Performance and Parks and Wildlife Law Enforcement major. She has been playing clarinet for ten years and bass clarinet for four. She has performed in many ensembles at SWOSU including Wind Ensemble and Symphony Orchestra. She is currently studying under Dr. Michelle Jaluvka. After college, she plans to continue in music by offering private clarinet/bass clarinet lessons.
Elijah Grubisa
My name is Elijah Grubisa, and I am a second-year Music Education and Saxophone Performance Major from Tuttle, Oklahoma. I am an active member of the SWOSU Music Department and an executive member of the National Association for Music Education (NAfME). Although this is my first year with the SWOSU Music Academy, I have teaching experience from being the saxophone teacher at Weatherford High School. Additionally, I have been a part of many of SWOSU’s ensembles such as the marching band, symphonic band, jazz band, and saxophone quartet. In my free time, I enjoy going to the gym, singing Disney songs with my friends, and playing the saxophone (of course). I believe strong fundamentals are the cornerstone of advanced music making. My goal is to develop these fundamentals so that there is no barrier to keep my students from achieving their true musical expression; thus, my lessons will primarily focus on developing a beautiful sound on the saxophone as well as refining technique/learning saxophone mechanics.
My name is Elijah Grubisa, and I am a second-year Music Education and Saxophone Performance Major from Tuttle, Oklahoma. I am an active member of the SWOSU Music Department and an executive member of the National Association for Music Education (NAfME). Although this is my first year with the SWOSU Music Academy, I have teaching experience from being the saxophone teacher at Weatherford High School. Additionally, I have been a part of many of SWOSU’s ensembles such as the marching band, symphonic band, jazz band, and saxophone quartet. In my free time, I enjoy going to the gym, singing Disney songs with my friends, and playing the saxophone (of course). I believe strong fundamentals are the cornerstone of advanced music making. My goal is to develop these fundamentals so that there is no barrier to keep my students from achieving their true musical expression; thus, my lessons will primarily focus on developing a beautiful sound on the saxophone as well as refining technique/learning saxophone mechanics.
Jadyn Moody
Hello, my name is Jadyn Moody. I am a 2023 graduate from Mangum High School. This will be my 4th year as a Music Education student here at SWOSU. My primary instrument is the clarinet and a little bit more about me-- I love music, creating art, making crochet projects, and coming home everyday to my beautiful cat Popcorn. I am very excited to start teaching clarinet lessons, and by joining the Music Academy Junior Faculty, this brings me an amazing opportunity to get hands-on experience for my career!
Hello, my name is Jadyn Moody. I am a 2023 graduate from Mangum High School. This will be my 4th year as a Music Education student here at SWOSU. My primary instrument is the clarinet and a little bit more about me-- I love music, creating art, making crochet projects, and coming home everyday to my beautiful cat Popcorn. I am very excited to start teaching clarinet lessons, and by joining the Music Academy Junior Faculty, this brings me an amazing opportunity to get hands-on experience for my career!
Yun Jou Nina Lee
My name is Yun Jou Lee, I go by Nina Lee. I am from Taiwan I attended the Kaohsiung Youth Symphony Orchestra. When I graduated I moved to Weatherford where I currently study music therapy at SWOSU. I play in the SWOSU orchestra and I am the principal cello. I have played the cello for over ten years. In my free time I study and practice music. I also serve as a worship leader for the SWOSU Wesley Foundation where I help organize worship music.
My name is Yun Jou Lee, I go by Nina Lee. I am from Taiwan I attended the Kaohsiung Youth Symphony Orchestra. When I graduated I moved to Weatherford where I currently study music therapy at SWOSU. I play in the SWOSU orchestra and I am the principal cello. I have played the cello for over ten years. In my free time I study and practice music. I also serve as a worship leader for the SWOSU Wesley Foundation where I help organize worship music.
Daniel Morales
My name is Daniel Morales. I am an enthusiastic music student here at SWOSU, and dedicated to using my knowledge to help others discover and develop their love for music. Through my teaching I strive to create a positive and encouraging environment for all my students. As I grow into a better musician myself, I am excited to share my knowledge and passion with students of all ages and experience levels. Some of my notable credentials have been playing in the top organizations such as the Wind Ensemble, Jazz 1/ Orchestra, the Wind Orchestra, Show Choir, and even small Brass Ensembles/Choirs. I am looking forward to meeting new faces and seeing the growth of all my students.
My name is Daniel Morales. I am an enthusiastic music student here at SWOSU, and dedicated to using my knowledge to help others discover and develop their love for music. Through my teaching I strive to create a positive and encouraging environment for all my students. As I grow into a better musician myself, I am excited to share my knowledge and passion with students of all ages and experience levels. Some of my notable credentials have been playing in the top organizations such as the Wind Ensemble, Jazz 1/ Orchestra, the Wind Orchestra, Show Choir, and even small Brass Ensembles/Choirs. I am looking forward to meeting new faces and seeing the growth of all my students.
ABOUT
SWOSU DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
Southwestern Oklahoma State University includes one of Oklahoma’s largest music schools – one of established excellence. Undergraduate degrees offered at Southwestern include: Bachelor of Music Education (Instrumental/General), Bachelor of Music Education (Vocal/General), Bachelor of Music (Performance or Music Business), and Bachelor of Music (Music Therapy). The Graduate Division of the department offers the Master of Music in Performance, the Master of Music in Music Therapy, and the Master of Music in Music Education.
Whatever your musical goals, SWOSU’s Department of Music works with you to achieve your personal best. You study with superb musicians committed to your academic and musical advancement. With individual training customized to meet your needs, SWOSU’s Department of Music gives you the educational and performance opportunities to put you on the path of musical success. Our Department of Music is one of the region’s largest and finest music schools. The excellent quality of training offered at SWOSU is demonstrated daily by the hundreds of graduates now working in Oklahoma and throughout the United States.
Southwestern offers a full range of scholarship and financial aid to university students. For information about scholarships, contact Dr. Shelley Martinson, Chair; Department of Music: Southwestern Oklahoma State University; 100 Campus Drive; Weatherford, OK 73096. Telephone: (580) 774-3708 Email: [email protected].
College seniors can visit bit.ly/auditionswosu to schedule a scholarship audition.
Visit us at the official SWOSU Department of Music website: www.swosu.edu/music
Contact Us:
Call 580-774-3296
Call 580-774-3182
Whatever your musical goals, SWOSU’s Department of Music works with you to achieve your personal best. You study with superb musicians committed to your academic and musical advancement. With individual training customized to meet your needs, SWOSU’s Department of Music gives you the educational and performance opportunities to put you on the path of musical success. Our Department of Music is one of the region’s largest and finest music schools. The excellent quality of training offered at SWOSU is demonstrated daily by the hundreds of graduates now working in Oklahoma and throughout the United States.
Southwestern offers a full range of scholarship and financial aid to university students. For information about scholarships, contact Dr. Shelley Martinson, Chair; Department of Music: Southwestern Oklahoma State University; 100 Campus Drive; Weatherford, OK 73096. Telephone: (580) 774-3708 Email: [email protected].
College seniors can visit bit.ly/auditionswosu to schedule a scholarship audition.
Visit us at the official SWOSU Department of Music website: www.swosu.edu/music
Contact Us:
Call 580-774-3296
Call 580-774-3182
