Administration and staff

John Davis is Dean of the College of Music and Professor of Jazz Studies. 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.

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. Berg received a BM in violin from the Cleveland Institute of Music, BS in music education from Case Western Reserve University, MEd from the University of Cincinnati, and PhD from Northwestern University.

Dr. Matthew Roeder is the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies and Enrollment Management in the College of Music at the University of Colorado, Boulder. For 17 years prior to this administrative appointment, Dr. Roeder held the position of Associate Director of Bands and Director of the Golden Buffalo Marching Band at CU. He is an Associate Professor of Conducting and Music Education teaching both graduate as well as undergraduate instrumental conducting courses.

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.

Joan McLean Braun provides leadership and direction for the College of Music's concerts and strategic communications team. Together, they market and promote the college's performances, and bring visibility and attention to its activities and accomplishments. 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.