Department of Music
General Information
Department of Music
Phone: 216.368.2400
Email: music@case.edu
Visitors and Deliveries: Haydn Hall, 103 | 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.
Use the dropdown menu in the upper right corner to switch between Month, Week, and Schedule views. Tip: In Week view, click the link at the top of a day (e.g., “1 more”, “2 more”) to see all scheduled entries for that day.
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Department Staff
Jennifer Wright
Manager of Department Operations and Undergraduate Recruitment
Coordinator of Accompanying Services
Office: Haydn Hall, 103
Phone: 216.368.2400
Email: jenwright@case.edu
- Undergraduate Admission: Admission and audition procedures; campus visits; open house programs; student ambassadors
- Academic Programs: Student handbooks and bulletin content; course scheduling (SIS); applied lesson registration; jury exams; student petitions; piano accompanying services
- Department Operations: Music Office administration; supervision of student staff; space allocation; master lists and rosters (students and faculty); calendars; policies and procedures; special projects; and travel accommodations
- Publicity and Communication: Departmental communications (CampusGroups); message boards; branding and design; publicity; concert programs; printing services; news stories
Nicholas Strawn
Performance and Operations Assistant
Office: Denison Hall, 157 (next to Wade Commons)
Phone: 216.368.2297
Email: nicholas.strawn@case.edu
General Reporting/Requests: music+facilities@case.edu
- Performances: Planning and operational support for concerts and events; supervision of the student operations team; collaboration with IT Specialist on AV needs
- Instruments and Equipment: Inventory management; maintenance and replacement; piano tuning; instrument loans and borrowing; locker assignments; oversight of secure storage areas
- Facilities: Rehearsal and practice space scheduling; room reservations; building access; maintenance requests; courtesy parking
- Weddings and Special Events: Contracts and logistical support for weddings or related ceremonies in Harkness Chapel
Laura Stauffer
Business Manager
Office: Haydn Hall, 101
Phone: 216.368.0117
Email: laura.stauffer@case.edu
- Personnel (HR): Personnel administration; hiring; onboarding; HR documentation
- Graduate Admission: Application processing; graduate contracts; memos of assistance
- Financial Management: Institutional records and reporting; budget management; invoicing and purchasing; research and travel funding; honoraria; reimbursements; event-related payments for special events (homecoming, receptions, festivals, conferences, catering, booths, equipment)
- Contracts and Agreements: Subscriptions; advertising; independent contractor and artist agreements
Hudson Brett
IT Support Specialist
Office: Haydn Hall, 104
Phone: 216.368.5456
Email: hudson.brett@case.edu
- IT Support and Systems: Provide IT support for faculty, staff, and students; troubleshoot hardware, software, and classroom technology issues; serve as liaison between the Department of Music and University Technology [U]Tech; provide general support
- AV Support: Support audio and video needs for classes, concerts, and special events; assist with live sound, recording, and post-production projects; maintain recording and music technology equipment
- Web and Digital Support: Manage website updates; maintain faculty bios and directory information; assist with digital tools 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)
Office: Haydn Hall, 307
Phone: 216.368.2361
Email: benjamin.helton@case.edu
Dr. Ryan Scherber
Coordinator of Undergraduate Studies in Music Education (BS) | 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. Lisa Huisman Koops
Head of Music Education | Coordinator of Graduate Studies in Music Education
Office: Haydn Hall, 303
Phone: 216.368.2430
Email: lisa.koops@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
sabbatical spring 2026
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 and International Affairs, Office of the Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
Office: Haydn Hall, 213
Phone: 216.368.2526
Email: daniel.goldmark@case.edu
