School of Music Alumni

Graduates of the CMU School of Music carry their passion and training into vibrant careers across the musical landscape. Our alumni are performers, educators, composers, scholars, and arts leaders who make an impact in schools, concert halls, studios, and communities around the world. They embody the CMU spirit, creative, dedicated, and committed to using their artistry to inspire others, continuing the legacy of excellence that defines the School of Music.

Derek Bannasch ‘02
School of Music
BM Orchestral Instruments
Professor, Montana State University

Brandon Chu ‘22
School of Music
BM Vocal Performance
Broadway Tour
MUNY

Carlos Clark ‘21
School of Music
BS Bassoon
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Atlanta Opera Orchestra

George Curran ‘00
School of Music
BME Music Education
Principal bass trombone
New York Philharmonic

Nate Hackmann '04
School of Music
BM Vocal Performance
MM Vocal Performance
Broadway Artist
BBC PROMS
MUNY
San Francisco Opera

Emily Marvosh '03
School of Music
BM Vocal Performance
Carnegie Hall
Lincoln Center

Laure Meloy '87
School of Music
BA School of Music
Metropolitan Opera
Covent Garden
La Scala

Katie Travis '10
School of Music
BM Vocal Performance
National Tour of Phantom of the Opera
MUNY

Jordan VanHemert ‘12
School of Music
BME Music Education
Professor at Northeastern State University