Administration and staff

Robert Shay became Dean of the College of Music at the University of Colorado Boulder in August 2014, having previously served as Director of the School of Music at the University of Missouri (from 2008 to 2014) and Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Conservatory at the Longy School of Music, in Cambridge, Massachusetts (from 2000 to 2008).

Margaret Berg is Professor of Music Education and Associate Dean of Graduate Studies at the University of Colorado. She currently teaches graduate courses in music education including sociology of music education and qualitative research methods.

Dr. Matthew Roeder is the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies and Enrollment Management in the College of Music at the University of Colorado, Boulder.

Angela Farone grew up in Boulder. She is an alumna of the University of Colorado Boulder — B.A. (‘90) / M.A. (‘99). Angela’s career in higher education development spans 16 years. Her experience includes strategic messaging, program development, fundraising leadership and management, volunteer recruitment, capital campaigns and fundraising from annual funds to major gifts.

Lauren Nichols is the Assistant Director of Development for the College of Music Advancement team. She is thrilled to be a part of the team and support the College of Music and the Colorado Shakespeare Festival at CU Boulder.

Caitlin joined the College of Music Advancement Team in May 2016 as a Student Assistant and became the Development Assistant in April 2020. She is excited to continue as a full time member of the team and is dedicated to connecting donors and community members with the College of Music and Colorado Shakespeare Festival’s vision.

Prior to coming to the University of Colorado, Susan Thomas was at the University of Georgia, where she was professor of musicology and women’s studies. At UGA, she co-directed the Athens Music Project, a research, curriculum and outreach initiative that explores the multiple music histories for which the Athens region is renowned.

She provides leadership and direction for the College of Music's concerts and strategic communications team. Together, they market and promote the College's performances as well as bring visibility and attention to its activities and accomplishments. Joan McLean Braun also curates the Artist Series and serve as executive director of CU Presents.

Director Leigh Holman has found success balancing her professional stage directing and academic career in the United States and abroad.

Bonjack provides leadership and direction for the services, collections and personnel at the Howard B. Waltz Music Library. She also directly engages the College of Music community through outreach efforts, research assistance and classroom instruction.

Betancourt oversees the operations, finances, bookings and personnel management at Macky Auditorium.

John Davis is Professor of Jazz Studies and Senior Associate Dean. He is an active clinician, performer and guest conductor throughout the United States and Canada. He joined the University of Colorado faculty in 1999 and has taught courses in jazz history, jazz administration and pedagogy, big band, combo, vocal jazz, and jazz techniques.

At the College of Music, Ted Mulcahey services the fleet of pianos including tuning, voicing, regulation, rebuilding and repair. He is the point of contact for anything related to piano and harpsichord maintenance as well as moving. Mulcahey received his advanced training from Steinway and Sons in New York City, where he became a Concert Technician and head of the Steinway Hall Selection Room.

Mark Mikkelsen assists Ted Mulcahey in servicing the College of Music’s piano fleet.