Music Department Faculty and Staff



Prof. Patricia Mickey
Assistant Professor of Music, Horn

Monday: 9:30 to 11 am
Tuesday: 10:30 to noon
Wednesday: 2 to 4 pm

Or by appointment.  For a virtual meeting, please email to set up a time.

Personal Pronouns: She/her/hers

Dr. Paul Grobey
Assistant Professor of Music, Violin and Viola / Director of Orchestral Activities

Fall 2026*:

T 09:30-11:00; 14:30-15:30

W 09:30-12:00

R 09:30-12:00; 13:30-15:30

F 09:30-10:30

*Please note that I will be utilizing some days of parental leave this fall, and may not be in office during advertised office hours, especially on M, W and F. If you need to meet with me, please email me in advance to confirm that I will be in office to greet you!

Dr. Mark Jennings
Professor of Music / Director of Choral Activities

Mon, Wed, 8:30-9:20 am

Mon, Tues, Wed, 10:30-11:20 am

M-F, immediately after Cantoria (1:20-1:30)

and by appointment (email mdj@truman.edu)

Personal Pronouns: he/him

Prof. Tim AuBuchon
Assistant Professor of Music, Jazz Studies

These vary by semester, so please check Brightspace or the bulletin board outside my office (OP 1314).  

Besides posted hours, other times are available by appointment. 

Personal Pronouns: he/him/his

Prof. Amanda Turnbull
Lecturer in Music Therapy

Monday: 4:30–5:30 p.m. via Zoom, by appointment
Tuesday: 8:30–9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., and 1:30–3:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 4:30–5:30 p.m. via Zoom, by appointment
Thursday: 8:30–9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.–2:20 p.m.


Additional appointments possible as requested. 

Personal Pronouns: She/Her


Dr. Elizabeth Crecca
Assistant Professor of Music, Piano

Monday 12:30-2:30 p.m., Tuesday 10:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Wednesday 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Friday 11:20 a.m.-12:20 p.m. and 1:20-2:50 p.m.

Dr. Lok Ng
Assistant Professor of Music, Piano

Monday 12:30-1:20 pm, 4:30-5:20 pm
Tuesday 10:00-11:20 am, 4:30-5:20 pm
Wednesday 3:30-5:20pm
Thursday 4:30-5:20 pm
Friday 7:30-9:30 am
Other times by appointment


Dr. Paul Grobey
Assistant Professor of Music, Violin and Viola / Director of Orchestral Activities

Fall 2026*:

T 09:30-11:00; 14:30-15:30

W 09:30-12:00

R 09:30-12:00; 13:30-15:30

F 09:30-10:30

*Please note that I will be utilizing some days of parental leave this fall, and may not be in office during advertised office hours, especially on M, W and F. If you need to meet with me, please email me in advance to confirm that I will be in office to greet you!



Dr. Mark Jennings
Professor of Music / Director of Choral Activities

Mon, Wed, 8:30-9:20 am

Mon, Tues, Wed, 10:30-11:20 am

M-F, immediately after Cantoria (1:20-1:30)

and by appointment (email mdj@truman.edu)

Personal Pronouns: he/him

Dr. Jill Phillips
Assistant Professor of Music, Voice

Mondays: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm; 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm; and 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Tuesdays: 10:30 am - 11:00 am; 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm; 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Wednesdays: 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm; 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Thursdays: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm; 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Personal Pronouns: she/her

Dr. Xin Gao
Associate Professor of Music, Saxophone

Make an appointment
(M–F 8:30-9:30 AM): 
https://calendly.com/xingao/officehour

Walk-in hours (Spring 2026)
Monday: 2–3:00 PM, 4–4:30 PM
Tuesday: 3:30–4:30 PM
Wednesday: 1:30–2:00 PM, 4–4:30 PM
Thursday: 1:30–3:00 PM

Personal Pronouns: He, Him, His

Dr. Jesse Krebs
Professor of Music, Clarinet

Office Hours:
M-F: 8:30-9:20am; Other times by appointment

Personal Pronouns: (he/him/his)

Dr. Julianna Moore
Professor of Music, Flute

Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:30-10:20 by appointment.
Monday, Wednesday 10:30-11:20
Tuesday, Thursday 1:30-2:20 and 4:30-5:20
Friday 4:30-5:20
Other appointments by request via Zoom or in person.

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