Ensemble Directors

Taylor Ackley plays the mandolin
Taylor Ackley
Assistant Professor of Music
Director, Brandeis Roots Ensemble
Slosberg Music Center, 224

Expertise: Composition, ethnomusicology

Robert Duff
Robert Duff
Undergraduate Advising Head; Undergraduate Advisor, Vocal Performance Track
Professor of the Practice of Music; Conductor, University Chorus and Chamber Singers
781-736-3324 Slosberg Music Center, 210

Expertise: Choral music, conducting, vocal pedagogy, vocal repertoire

Tom Hall playing saxophone
Tom Hall
Director, Brandeis Improv Collective
Neal Hampton
Neal Hampton
Conductor, Brandeis-Wellesley Orchestra
Associate Professor of the Practice of Music
781-736-3328 Slosberg Music Center, 235
Robert Nieske
Robert Nieske
Director, Jazz Ensemble
Professor of the Practice of Music
781-736-3325 Slosberg Music Center, 235
  • Expertise: Jazz improvisation, composition, arranging and history, instrumental study.

Ben Paulding
Director, Fafali: Music and Dance from Ghana
Managing Director, MusicUnitesUs
Slosberg Music Center, 235
Thomas Souza
Director, Brandeis Wind Ensemble
Slosberg Music Center, 235