Hickman is considered one of the world’s pre-eminent trumpet virtuosos and has performed more than 2,000 solo appearances around the world.

A world-renown organist and teacher, Marshall is known for her creative programming. She plays both historical and modern instruments and is a consultant for the Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) in Phoenix.

Rockmaker received his doctorate in composition from Princeton University and studied at Manhattan School of Music, New England Conservatory and the Hochschule für Musik und darstellende Kunst in Vienna.

Landes’ research focuses on creativity, entrepreneurship and organizational culture in higher education arts programs.

Dr. Flory has an interdisciplinary background with a BS in physics, seven years industry experience, and a PhD in biological design. He works with faculty to develop proposals and manages 2 DOE and 1 NSF funded projects.

Schuring is the author of "Oboe Art and Method"(Oxford University Press, 2009), the first comprehensive book of oboe technique published in nearly 50 years.

Britton is ASU Emeritus Professor of Voice. He has enjoyed a versatile career as an established chamber musician, opera and concert singer, musical theater actor, recording artist and teacher.

Christopher E. Mehrens is a Music Librarian and Musicologist.

DeMars has written numerous works that frequently explore intercultural collaborations. His aesthetic influences include the writings of Joseph Campbell and Albert Camus.

Rotaru, double bass, performs on a modern instrument made in Italy by Luciano Golia and a bow made by Marco Pasquino, and is a Pirastro Strings endorsing artist.