Our ensemble directors are accomplished artists, conductors, and educators who inspire students through exceptional musical leadership. Guiding our performing ensembles with artistry, expertise, and dedication, they foster musical excellence while preparing students for successful careers through the collaborative experience of rehearsing and performing together.
Ensemble Directors
- Francesco MiliotoFaculty, Full TimeMusic PerformanceMusic Director and Conductor, DePaul Symphony OrchestraFMILIOTO@depaul.edu
- Michael LewanskiFaculty, Full TimeMusic PerformanceAssociate Professor | ​Music Performance Department Chairmlewansk@depaul.edu
- Erica NeidlingerFaculty, Full TimeMusic PerformanceAssociate Professoreneidlin@depaul.edu
- Eric EsparzaFaculty, Full TimeMusic PerformanceAssociate Professor | Director, Choral Ensembleseesparz7@depaul.edu
- Nicholas HutchinsonFaculty, Part TimeMusic PerformanceProgram Director, Operanhutchin@depaul.edu
- Scott BurnsFaculty, Full TimeMusic PerformanceProfessional Lecturer | Director of Jazz Studies | Director of Jazz Workshop | Jazz Saxophonesburns2@depaul.edu
- Thomas MattaFaculty, Full TimeMusic PerformanceAssociate Professor | Director of Jazz Ensembletmatta1@depaul.edu
- Kathryn ShermanFaculty, Part TimeMusic PerformanceJazz Voice | Director of Vocal Jazz Ensemblekathrynshermanmusic@gmail.com
- Mark FisherFaculty, Part TimeMusic PerformanceTrombone | Coordinator, Trombone Choir | Director, Brass Ensembleeufish1812@gmail.com
- Michael KozakisFaculty, Part TimeMusic PerformancePercussion | Director, Percussion Ensemble | Coordinator, Percussion Studiomkozakis@sbcglobal.net
- Jason MoyFaculty, Part TimeMusic PerformanceCoordinator, Chamber Groups and Competition | Director, Baroque Ensemblejmoy12@depaul.edu
- Avo RandruutFaculty, Part TimeMusical StudiesMusicianship | Director, African Music Ensembleavoesto@yahoo.com