The Case Western Reserve University Department of Music
Phone: 216.368.2400
Email: music@case.edu
Campus Location: 11118 Bellflower Road | Haydn Hall, 103 | Cleveland, OH 44106
Location Code: 7105
Music Operations Calendar
The calendar below includes the academic schedule, staff office hours and remote days, university holidays, and other important dates.
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Department Staff
Jennifer Wright
Manager of Department Operations & Undergraduate Recruitment
Coordinator of Accompanying Services
Office: Haydn Hall, 103
Phone: 216.368.2400
Email: jenwright@case.edu
Student Office Assistant: music+office@case.edu
Areas of Support
- Undergraduate Admission: Applications, auditions, campus visits, open house programs, and student ambassador connections
- Academic Administration & Office Operations: Student handbooks, bulletin updates, course scheduling, applied lessons, curriculum and jury tracking, accompanying services, policies and procedures, calendars, rosters, special projects, and guest artist/lecturer accommodations
- Publicity & Communication: CampusGroups, message boards, branding, publicity, concert programs, printing services, new stories, and social media
Nicholas Strawn
Performance & Operations Assistant
Office: Denison Hall, 157 (next to Wade Commons)
Phone: 216.368.2297
Email: nicholas.strawn@case.edu
General Requests: music+facilities@case.edu
Areas of Support
- Performances: Concert planning, logistics, and student operations team
- Instruments & Equipment: Inventory, maintenance, lockers, instrument loans, equipment, and secure storage
- Facilities: Scheduling, reservations, access, repairs, and courtesy parking
- Weddings & Special Events: Contracts and event logistics
Laura Stauffer
Business Manager
Office: Haydn Hall, 101
Phone: 216.368.0117
Email: laura.stauffer@case.edu
Areas of Support
- Personnel (HR): Hiring, onboarding, and HR documentation
- Graduate Admission: Applications, contracts, and memos of assistance
- Financial Management: Budgets, purchasing, reimbursements, funding, invoices, and honorariums
- Contracts & Agreements: Subscriptions, advertising, and artists agreements
Hudson Brett
IT Support Specialist
Office: Haydn Hall, 104
Phone: 216.368.5456
Email: hudson.brett@case.edu
Areas of Support
- IT Support & Systems: Hardware, software, devices, and [U]Tech coordination, and The Core Computer Lab
- AV Support: Concerts, classroom and special event setups, supervision of the AV student team, recording, and post-production
- Web & Digital Support: Website updates, faculty and staff bios, and online platforms
Faculty Representatives
Dr. Nathan Kruse
Department Chair
Office: Haydn Hall, 306
Phone: 216.368.0675
Email: nathan.kruse@case.edu
Dr. Benjamin Helton
Coordinator of Undergraduate Studies in Music (BA)
Director of the Spartan Marching Band
Office: Haydn Hall, 307
Phone: 216.368.2361
Email: benjamin.helton@case.edu
Dr. Ryan Scherber
Coordinator of Undergraduate Studies in Music Education (BS)
Coordinator of Graduate Studies in Music Education
Head of Music Education
Director of Bands
Office: Haydn Hall, 302
Phone: 216.368.0624
Email: ryan.scherber@case.edu
Dr. Kathleen Horvath
Head of Music Ensembles
Director of Orchestras
Associate Provost for Academic Affairs
Office: Haydn Hall, 305
Phone: 216.368.1613
Email: kathleen.horvath@case.edu
Dr. Francesca Brittan
Head of Musicology
Coordinator of Graduate Studies in Musicology
Office: Haydn Hall, 315
Phone: 216.368.2032
Email: franscesca.brittan@case.edu
Dr. Julie Andrijeski
Head of Historical Performance Practice
Office: Haydn Hall, 204
Phone: 216.368.2412
Email: julie.andrijeski@case.edu
Dr. Peter Bennett
Coordinator of Graduate Studies in Historical Performance Practice
Office: Haydn Hall, 301
Phone: 216.368.0156
Email: peter.bennett@case.edu
Dr. Daniel Goldmark
Head of Popular Music Studies
Director of Center for Popular Music Studies
Associate Dean for Interdisciplinary Initiatives & International Affairs
Office: Haydn Hall, 213
Phone: 216.368.2526
Email: daniel.goldmark@case.edu
