Staff Directory

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  Keir Lee

  Program Manager

  Manages the daily and ongoing tasks related to Adult, Verses, and Spartan Youth Jazz programs.

  Leekeir@msu.edu

  (313) 578-9716 (Office)

  3408 Woodward, Detroit, MI 48201

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  Ann-Marie Lindley

  Senior Director

  Serves as the chief development officer and member of the Dean’s executive leadership team to grow philanthropic support from individuals, corporations, and foundations. In addition, manages a team of professional and administrative staff to advance philanthropic support for the College’s faculty, students, and programs.

  alindley@msu.edu

  (517) 432-4889 (Office)

  155 Music Building

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  Paola M. Smith

  Assistant Director

  Oversees the daily administration of the CMS-D including management of personnel, recruitment, community outreach and engagement, special events, marketing, scheduling and operations.

  smithpao@msu.edu

  (313) 578-9716 (Office)

  3408 Woodward, Detroit, MI 48201

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  Shawn Myrda Mahorney

  Administrative Assistant to the Dean

  Provides administrative support to the dean; manages travel and master class proposals; manages reappointment/promotion/tenure process;  and distributes and collects Faculty Information Forms.

  myrdasha@msu.edu

  (517) 355-4583 (Office)

  105 Music Building

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  Tom March

  Facilities Coordinator

  Provides daily oversight to the operation of the College of Music Facilities. This to include; scheduling classes and special events, setting rooms, access control, transportation of instruments, and maintenance and repair of facilities and equipment.

  marcht@msu.edu

  (517) 410-4630 (Office)

  251 Music Building

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  LaConya Murchison

  Human Resources Director

  Provides leadership and directs the human resources tasks and initiatives of the College of Music including staffing and recruitment, faculty reappointments, employee relations, performance management, faculty and staff merit processes and coordinating the reappointment, promotion and tenure process.

  murchis6@msu.edu

  (517) 884-0589 (Office)

  215 Music Building

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  Jim Peters

  Fairchild Stage Manager

  Assists with the daily supervision, maintenance, and operation of Fairchild Theatre as it relates to the College of Music’s rehearsals, recitals, events and performances; serves as the supervising Stage Manager during production activities, while also training and assisting the student event staff to run successful events.

  petersj4@msu.edu

  Fairchild Theatre

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  Kathryn Pletka

  Registrar

  Registers all individuals at the Community Music School including management of accounts.  Serves as Pre-College Youth Programs representative and oversees all aspects of summer camp programming.

  pletka@msu.edu

  (517) 884-4823 (Office)

  101 Community Music School, 4930 S. Hagadorn Rd, East Lansing, MI 48823

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  Nick Raffaele

  Operations Manager

  Head of operations at Fairchild Theater, College of Music liaison to Wharton Center, Alumni Chapel and other outside venues. Provides scheduling, technical consultation, and the advancement of concerts and events as sponsored by the College of Music.

  raffael2@msu.edu

  (517) 353-1396 (Office)

  Fairchild Theatre, 124 Auditorium Building/216 Music Building (M-W-F, 9-noon)

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  Amy Rivard

  Alumni and Donor Relations Coordinator

  Assistant Director of Donor Relations and Stewardship manages donor relationships, oversees endowments, supports fundraising initiatives, and coordinates the College’s National Leadership Council.

  arivard@msu.edu

  (517) 353-9872 (Office)

  153 Music Building