Doc J Fun Facts
This is the year that Dr. Johnson began here at EMU
2015
Starting their careers at the same time, how long have Dr. Nam and Dr. Peavler been teaching here at EMU?
17 years
"Ev'ry time I feel the spirit..."
"Moving in my heart, I will pray"
Who died in 1750?
J.S. Bach
Celebrate good times! This member's birthday was two days ago
Ella Cummings
Before finding the path of choral music, Doc J was this type of instrumentalist
Percussion
Who is the artistic Director of the Detroit Women’s Chorus (DWC)?
Prof. Jillian Burgam
"The late year lies down the north..."
"All is healed, all is health"
Composer of works such as "My Very Own" and "Love: Then and Still", and "Hold Fast to Dream"
Susan Labarr
Jazz hands! Who dressed as Vector in their high school show choir pops concert?
Grant Camden
At which college out West, did Doc J receive both his master's and doctorate degrees?
University of Arizona
Bravi! This faculty member has operatic credits that include performances in Donizzeti’s L’elisir d’amore, Verdi’s La Traviata, Mozart’s Don Giovanni, Mozart’s The Magic Flute, and Aeneas in Purcell’s Dino and Aeneas.
"Tuba..."
"Emuri ni tuba"
Which composer, most famous for his arrangements of spirituals, has Doc J told a notable story about regarding walking out on a rehearsal in 2003?
Moses Hogan
Before joining EMU Choir, this member was an accompanist at Brighton Middle School
Alex Oseland
Ouch! Once upon a time, Doc J had this number of piercings all at once
Nine
Which voice faculty member taught voice at Metropolitan State College of Denver and founded and directed the annual "Vocal Arts Competition for Young Colorado Musicians"?
Dr. Meeae Nam
"My little horse must think it queer..."
"To stop without a farmhouse near"
This person is the composer headliner for this year's Michigan Music Conference
Elaine Hagenburg
Hiya! This member is a 2nd-degree black belt and taught martial arts for 5 years
Connor Eilers
Breaking News! This member of Doc J's family is a news anchor
His brother
A frequent recitalist, recent guest artist on the Bowling Green State University Faculty Artist series, and has made dozens of appearances at Ann Arbor's Kerrytown Concert House.
Prof. Emily Benner
"Sooriyano chandhirano..."
"yaarivano satunu sollu"
Arizona? I hardly Know-a! This composer is one of Doc J's college besties.
J. Aaron McDermid
In addition to being a social work major, this member knows how to play the Spoons
Lilith Johnston