Dr. Eric Richards is the Assistant Professor of Composition and Jazz Studies at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln School of Music, situated in the Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts. more information

Matthew Patnode is associate professor of saxophone and jazz studies at North Dakota State University. more infomation

Ellen Rowe, jazz pianist and composer, is currently Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Jazz and Contemporary Improvisation at the University of Michigan.  more information