James Armstrong
Adjunct Instructor of Percussion
armstrongj@etown.edu | 717-361-1212 | Website

James Armstrong has performed and taught on five continents as solo artist, as a clinician, and as a member of the internationally acclaimed MARASSA DUO, the ROBERT HOHNER PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE and several other notable artists. He has recorded on the RCA/DMP, Albany Records, Tinkle Tone, I-Town, and C.Alan record labels and is published through Drop6 Media, Carl Fischer Publications, Mel Bay Publications, and House Panther Press. Mr. Armstrong holds a BME from Central Michigan University and an MM in Percussion Performance (Ethnomusicology and Jazz emphasis) from Bowling Green State University and is a highly respected performer, teacher, and author on West African and Caribbean sacred and secular music. James Armstrong is currently Instructor of Percussion at Elizabethtown College and remains extremely active as a freelance percussionist throughout the greater Philadelphia and New York City Regions.

Justin Badgerow
Assistant Professor of Music
badgerowj@etown.edu | 717-361-3668

Pianist Justin Badgerow received a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the University of Colorado at Boulder, a Master’s degree from the University of Texas at Austin and a Bachelor of Music from the University of Central Florida. Dr. Badgerow maintains an active performance schedule including solo and collaborative performances. His research and performance interests include Latin American music, “Indianist” music of America, and musical theatre. He has been a performer and presenter at meetings of Music Teachers National Association, National Conference for Keyboard Pedagogy, and the College Music Society. Justin is a member of many prestigious academic and music societies including Pi Kappa Lambda national music honor society, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia national music fraternity, and Who’s Who in American Education. Dr. Badgerow teaches piano, music theory, and aural skills while serving as a collaborative pianist for many departmental activities.

E. Douglas Bomberger, Ph.D.
Department Chair; Professor of Musicology
bombergere@etown.edu | 717-361-1212

Dr. Bomberger earned a Ph.D. in historical musicology from the University of Maryland, an M.M. in piano performance from the University of North Carolina, and a B.A. in music and French from Goshen College. A specialist in American music of the nineteenth century, he teaches courses in music history and piano. Dr. Bomberger has published three books and over 100 articles on subjects as diverse as the medieval origins of the keyboard mechanism and the ragtime-inspired compositions of Stravinsky and Hindemith. He is currently writing a biography of Edward MacDowell for Oxford University Press. He served as senior editor for nineteenth-century concert music for the New Grove Dictionary of American Music (forthcoming in 2012). He is an active member of the Society for American Music, the American Musicological Society, and the American Guild of Organists. In addition to his scholarly activities, he performs regularly with his wife, soprano Teresa Bomberger.

Anthony Ciucci
Adjunct Instructor of Organ
ciuccia@etown.edu | 717-361-1212

Anthony Ciucci, a Harrisburg native, graduated magna cum laude from Temple University's Esther Boyer College of Music in Philadelphia, where he studied organ with Earl Ness. He is the Organist and Director of Music at the Church of The Good Shepherd in Camp Hill, and has been featured in recitals throughout Central and Southeastern Pennsylvania, in New York City, Baltimore, Washington, DC, and Atlanta, Georgia. In 1980 he was selected to participate in an International Organ Masterclass with the renowned organist/composer Flor Peeters, in Mechelen, Belgium. In 2007, Mr. Ciucci was appointed College Organist and a member of the adjunct music faculty at Elizabethtown College. In October of 2009, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg honored Mr. Ciucci by inviting him to play for the Diocesan Pilgrimage, with Bishop Kevin Rhoades presiding, at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC.

David Cullen
Artist-in-Residence
dcullen@ptd.net | 717-361-1117

Artist-in-Residence David Cullen has performed in a wide range of styles including Jazz, Classical and World Music. David Cullen is a Grammy Award winner for Best Pop Instrumental Recording. He has performed with Will Ackerman, Samite of Uganda, Michael Manring, Victor Wooten, The Jaco Big Band and the Philly Pops Orchestra. David was a featured soloist at the New York Guitar Festival at the 92nd Street Y. He graduated from the Hartt School of Music with a BM in Classical Guitar Performance. David Cullen is featured on the Windham Hill Guitar Sampler and other Windham Hill Compilation CDs. He has released two books through Warner Brothers Publications: Jazz, Classical and Beyond as well as Grateful Guitar. He has performed throughout North America for Classical Guitar Societies, Jazz Festivals, and Performing Arts Series. He has released 10 CDs for the acoustic guitar label Solid Air Records. David Cullen’s recordings have been featured on NPR stations across the country.

Sarah Daughtrey
Assistant Professor of Music; Director of Vocal Studies
daughtreys@etown.edu | 717 361-1116

Dr. Sarah Daughtrey, mezzo-soprano is an active teacher, performer and presenter. Dr. Daughtrey received the DM in Vocal Performance and Literature from Indiana University, a BA from Austin Peay State University, and pursued graduate studies at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Her diverse activities include serving as the President of the Allegheny Mountain Chapter of NATS (National Association of Teachers of Singing); presenting at the Northeastern Conference of the College Music Society; master class instructor at several colleges around the country; and many faculty and community recitals. Professionally, Dr. Daughtrey has performed as alto soloist for several works, including Haydn's Lord Nelson Mass with the South Bend Symphony Orchestra, the Mozart Requiem at Lebanon Valley College, and both the Bach St. John Passion, and a concert of vocal works by Heinrich Schütz with Music! Gettysburg. Her passion for Brazilian song led to a tour with fellow professor Justin Badgerow around the country presenting Brazilian song and piano works.

Matthew P. Fritz
Associate Professor of Music; Director of Choral Activities
fritzm@etown.edu | 717-361-1112

Matthew P. Fritz, D.M.A. is associate professor of music and director of choral activities. He teaches conducting, voice, music technology, Concert Choir and the Elizabethtown Community Chorus. Dr. Fritz holds the Doctor of Musical Arts in Conducting from the University of Missouri-Kansas City, Master of Music in Choral Conducting from Florida State University and the Bachelor of Music in Education from Westminster Choir College. He has been an active clinician, adjudicator, conductor and performer. Dr. Fritz has delivered presentations for the Hawaii International Conference on Arts and Humanities, The International Society for the Study of European Ideas, the Florida Music Educator's Association and the American Choral Director's Association on topics ranging from historical interest to technology utilization. In addition, Dr. Fritz is a member of the American Choral Director's Association, the Pennsylvania Music Educator's Association, and the Music Educator's National Conference.

James Haines '81
Professor of Music
hainesjl@etown.edu | 717-361-1289

Haines is a professor of music at Elizabethtown College, where he has taught since 1994. His teaching has been primarily in the fields of music theory/composition and music therapy. Haines’ compositions have been performed in academic, concert and religious settings throughout the United States. Choral music and instrumental chamber music are predominant among his compositional output. His first opera, Las Madres de la Plaza was premiered in March 2008. He is a former director of the Music Therapy program at the college, and has presented at regional, national and international music therapy conferences and workshops. He is a member of the College Music Society, the Society for American Music, and the Society for Composers, Inc. Dr. Haines holds degrees from Elizabethtown College, West Chester University and the University of Minnesota.

Paula Nelson
Adjunct Instructor of Flute
nelsonp@etown.edu | 717-361-1113

Dr. Paula Nelson teaches applied flute lessons and directs the Arioso Flute Choir. She received the D.M.A. and M.M. degrees in Flute Performance from the University of North Texas, and a B.A. from the University of Maryland. Her teachers include Mary Karen Clardy, William Montgomery, and Kathleen Chastain. A former member of the Irving (TX) Symphony Orchestra, Dr. Nelson has performed with the Allentown and Pottstown Symphony Orchestras, the Pennsylvania Sinfonia Orchestra, and the Bethlehem Bach Festival Orchestra. She has appeared as a soloist with the Lansdowne Symphony Orchestra, the Wilmington Community Orchestra, and the Philadelphia Classical Symphony. Dr. Nelson has performed at the National Flute Association Convention as well as in various solo and chamber music recitals in the greater Philadelphia area, including with the Nelson-Sessler flute and classical guitar duo. She has served on college and university faculties in Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Texas.

Debra Ronning
Lecturer in Music; Director of Keyboard Studies
ronnindd@etown.edu | 717-361-1120

Debra Ronning, pianist, has an extensive background in music performance and education. She has performed throughout Pennsylvania and elsewhere both as a soloist and in chamber ensembles. Her repertoire often includes unique and original works by contemporary composers. As Director of Keyboard Studies at Elizabethtown College, she teaches applied piano as well as functional keyboard classes. She also enjoys directing the piano ensemble, which gives students an opportunity to explore duet, trio, and quartet keyboard repertoire. Many of her students have been prizewinners in local and state competitions for piano soloists. Ms. Ronning has served on the National Board of Directors of Music Teachers National Association (2004-2006) as well as President of the Eastern Division MTNA (2002-2004), and also as President of the Pennsylvania MTA (2000-2002).

Faith Shiffer
Adjunct Instructor of Clarinet and Saxophone
shifferf@etown.edu | 717-361-1119

Faith Shiffer graduated summa cum laude with a B.M. in clarinet performance from Millikin University, Decatur, IL, and an M.M. in clarinet performance from the University of Northern Colorado, Greeley. She has toured nationally with musical productions of Sunday In the Park With George, Chicago, and South Pacific. Locally, she has performed with the following organizations: Harrisburg Symphony, Theatre Harrisburg, Pride of the Susquehanna Riverboat Band, Reading Civic Opera, The Buzz Jones Big Band, The Spring Garden Big Band, The Salem Six Dixieland Band, The Cat’s Pajamas Dixieland Band, The Shiffer Trio, Ossia Duo, Allenberry Theatre, Hershey Area Playhouse, Mount Gretna Theatre, and The Fulton Theatre. Faith continues to perform throughout Central Pennsylvania and also maintains a private teaching studio in Stevens, PA.

Kevin Shorner-Johnson
Assistant Professor of Music; Director of Music Education
shornerk@etown.edu | 717-361-1532

Kevin Shorner-Johnson received his undergraduate degree in music education from Northwest Missouri State University and his masters and doctorate from the University of Georgia. Dr. Shorner-Johnson taught high school, middle school, and elementary band in Greenfield, Iowa and Athens, Georgia. His research interests include instructional design, the development of instructional technology for music education, international perspectives on music education, and music education philosophy. Dr. Shorner-Johnson serves at Elizabethtown College as the director of music education. He supervises student teachers, instructs world musics, and teaches sequential coursework on music education history, philosophy, curriculum design, law, and general music methods. Dr. Shorner-Johnson resides in Elizabethtown with his wife Amy (assistant chaplain at Elizabethtown College) and daughter Leah.

Dr. Robert Spence
Assistant Professor of Music; Director of Instrumental Studies
spencejr@etown.edu | 717-361-1178

Robert Spence serves Elizabethtown College as assistant professor of music and director of Instrumental Studies. His duties include conducting the Elizabethtown College Symphonic Band, the Elizabethtown College-Community Orchestra, plus teaching music education courses in woodwind and brass instrument methods, instrumental music methods, conducting and arranging. A native Pennsylvanian, he earned degrees in music from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Syracuse University and Michigan State University. Dr. Spence has teaching experience in the Pennsylvania public schools as instrumental music instructor for the Westmont Hilltop and Oley Valley districts, plus college and university level teaching experience in New York, Michigan, Texas, Iowa and Pennsylvania. Serving music students and colleagues throughout the region as a clinician, guest conductor and adjudicator, Dr. Spence is a member of the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association, Maryland Music Educators Association, College Band Directors National Association and College Orchestra Directors Association.