Staff Directory

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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

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  Grimaldo Robles

  Assistant Director of Admissions

  Provides admissions and recruitment services for music minor, undergraduate and graduate applicants. Manages music scholarship and named awards. Enrollment management and admissions policy/procedure support for faculty.

  roblesgr@msu.edu

  (517) 355-2140 (Office)

  149 Music Building

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  Billy Sadler

  Lead Artist Piano Technician

  Services pianos; assists in the operation of keyboard inventory management; provides concert production assistance.

  sadlerw2@msu.edu

  (517) 432-1582 (Office)

  97 Music Building

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  Rick Seguin

  Communications Manager

  Develops, directs and edits content for articles, announcements, and press releases. Manages social media and oversees content development, digital strategies and content deployment.

  seguinr@msu.edu

  (517) 353-9958 (Office)

  253 Music Building

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  Jen Shangraw

  Recording Engineer

  Oversees the scheduling and services for audio recording, editing and mastering for concerts, faculty and student recitals, and recording sessions as well as sound reinforcement.

  recserv@msu.edu

  (517) 355-7674 (Office)

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  Anne Simon

  Administrative Assistant to the Associate Dean for Graduate Studies and Creative Endeavors

  Oversees the general office operations in the graduate office. Informs and assists students and faculty regarding assistantships, fellowships, travel and research awards, dissertation completion awards, graduation, curriculum, enrollment issues, comprehensive examinations, deadlines, and university, college, and Office of International Students and Scholars policies.

  musgrad@msu.edu

  (517) 353-9122 (Office)

  116 Music Building

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  Michael Sundermann

  Director

  Directs overall activities for the Communications Office and oversees marketing, advertising and media relations, and promotes concerts and events through print and digital platforms.

  sunderm7@msu.edu

  (517) 353-2043 (Office)

  253 Music Building