Our alumni have built remarkable careers across musicology, education, performance, and leadership roles worldwide. This list highlights their professional accomplishments, showcasing the transformative impact of their education at Case Western Reserve University.
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Featured Alumni Endeavors
Paul Abdullah
2021, Doctor of Philosophy, Case Western Reserve University, Musicology
Lecturer, Department of Music, Case Western Reserve University, 2021
Michael Bane (see full profile)
2016, Doctor of Philosophy, Case Western Reserve University, Musicology
Postdoctoral Resident Scholar and Adjunct Assistant Professor of Music (Musicology), Jacobs School of Music, Indiana University, 2016-present
Daniel Batchelder (see full profile)
2018, Doctor of Philosophy, Case Western Reserve University, Musicology
Visiting Assistant Professor of Musicology, College-Conservatory of Music, University of Cincinnati, 2019-present
Sophie Benn (see full profile)
2021, Doctor of Philosophy, Case Western Reserve University, Musicology
Assistant Professor of Music History and Literature, Western Kentucky University, 2021-2022
Assistant Professor of Musicology, Butler University, beginning fall 2022
Daniel Boomhower (see full profile)
2017, Doctor of Philosophy, Case Western Reserve University, Musicology
Director of the Research Library, Dumbarton Oaks, 2017-present
Leah Branstetter
2019, Doctor of Philosophy, Case Western Reserve University, Musicology
Director of Digital Content, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, 2021-present
Devin Burke (see full profile)
2016, Doctor of Philosophy, Case Western Reserve University, Musicology
Assistant Professor, School of Music, University of Louisville, 2017-present
David Dolata (see full profile)
1998, Doctor of Philosophy, Case Western Reserve University, Musicology
Professor of Musicology, Area Coordinator of Music History, Herbert and Nicole Wertheim School of Music & Performing Arts, Florida International University
Kate Doyle (see full profile)
2018, Doctor of Philosophy, Case Western Reserve University, Musicology
Assistant Professor of Music, Arts, Culture & Media, School of Arts & Sciences-Newark, Rutgers University, 2019-present
Adam Knight Gilbert (see full profile)
2003, Doctor of Philosophy, Case Western Reserve University, Musicology
Professor and Director of Early Music, Thornton School of Music, University of Southern California, 2022-present
Rotem Gilbert (see full profile)
2005, Doctor of Philosophy, Case Western Reserve University, Musicology
Vice Dean, Research and Scholarly Studies Division; Professor of Practice, Early Music & Musicology, Thornton School of Music, University of Southern California, 2022-present
Peter Graff (see full profile)
2018, Doctor of Philosophy, Case Western Reserve University, Musicology
Visiting Assistant Professor, Denison University, 2019-present
Armin Karim
2014, Doctor of Philosophy, Case Western Reserve University, Musicology
Director of Classic Worship, Bay Presbyterian Church (Bay Village, Ohio), 2019-present
Brian MacGilvray (see full profile)
2017, Doctor of Philosophy, Case Western Reserve University, Musicology
Lecturer, Department of Music, Case Western Reserve University and Music Literature Faculty, Joint Music Program, Cleveland Institute of Music, 2016-present
Rachel McNellis
2019, Doctor of Philosophy, Case Western Reserve University, Musicology
Archives Processing Technician, Library of Congress, Music Division, 2019-present
Kate Rogers
2019, Doctor of Philosophy, Case Western Reserve University, Musicology
Instructor of Music History and Viola, Pacific University, 2021-present
John Romey (see full profile)
2018, Doctor of Philosophy, Case Western Reserve University, Musicology
Assistant Professor in Musicology, Purdue University/Fort Wayne, 2019-present
Stephanie Ruozzo
2020, Doctor of Philosophy, Case Western Reserve University, Musicology
Education and Engagement Associate, Cleveland Opera Theater, 2020-present
Erin Smith
2016, Doctor of Philosophy, Case Western Reserve University, Musicology
Research Services Librarian, Kelvin Smith Library, Case Western Reserve University, 2019-present
Mandy Smith
2020, Doctor of Philosophy, Case Western Reserve University, Musicology
Director of Education, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, 2019-present
Nicholas Stevens (see full profile)
2017, Doctor of Philosophy, Case Western Reserve University, Musicology
Musicologist (Production Associate) at ArkivMusic/Naxos of America, Inc.
Kelly St. Pierre (see full profile)
2012, Doctor of Philosophy, Case Western Reserve University, Musicology
Associate Professor of Musicology, Wichita State University, 2015-present
Barbara Swanson
2013, Doctor of Philosophy, Case Western Reserve University, Musicology
Assistant Professor and Associate Director of Graduate Studies and Research, Fountain School of the Performing Arts, Dalhousie University, 2019-present
Alanna (Ropchock) Tierno (see full profile)
2015, Doctor of Philosophy, Case Western Reserve University, Musicology
International Programs Coordinator and Adjunct Assistant Professor of Music History, Shenandoah University, 2022-present
Jürgen Thym (see full profile)
1973, Doctor of Philosophy, Case Western Reserve University, Musicology
Professor Emeritus, Eastman School of Music (Affiliate Faculty: Organ, Sacred Music, & Historical Keyboards), 1973-present
Brian Wright (see full profile)
2018, Doctor of Philosophy, Case Western Reserve University, Musicology
Assistant Professor of Music History, College of Music, University of North Texas, 2019-present