David Schildkret is Professor Emeritus at ASU. He is an active conductor and lecturer.

Libman is a Chicago-born jazz guitarist.

Moio is in his 20th year with ASU's jazz faculty. He's recorded more than 65 jazz CDs.

Solis' field research includes Northern India, Mexico, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico. He directs the Music program's Latin marimba band, Marimba Maderas de Comitán and the Javanese gamelan "Children of the Mud Volcano."

Kocour is a jazz pianist, a Hammond B3 organist and composer. He also serves as director of jazz studies at ASU. An active performer for more than three decades, Kocour has appeared at venues around the world.

Critically acclaimed performer, author and social engagement artist, RobertFaridKarimi, designs interactive immersive game-performance experiences to spark players to imagine worlds of mutual community nourishment.