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Academics
Grounded in a general liberal arts education, Hope College offers specialized study in more than 90 majors, minors and pre-professional programs.
Admissions
Flourishing programs in 80+ disciplines. A vibrant Christian mission. $50 million in new campus construction. A 2014 Division III national championship. 95% placement within 6 months of graduation. There’s never been a better time to consider Hope College.
Research
Research abounds at Hope. Our students and faculty carry out high-quality research projects that are challenging, meaningful and contribute to exciting new knowledge in a broad range of disciplines.
Arts
At Hope College, award-winning student performances share the stage with nationally known writers, musicians, performers and artists.
Campus Life
The Hope College campus is a place to come alive. We have hundreds of student organizations, groups and events you can plug into, serve with, play in, root for and grow with.
Athletics
As a member of the MIAA and NCAA Division III associations, Hope College sponsors 22 varsity sports for men and women. The college is home to the 2014 NCAA Division III National Championship women’s volleyball team.

Faculty and Staff

Our faculty are a group of world-class teachers, scholars, and artists. They are committed to helping transform your passion into a reality.

Department Chair

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Dr. Huw Lewis
Professor of Music and Department Chair
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lewis@hope.edu
Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts 180 221 Columbia Avenue Holland, MI 49423-3607

Winds, Brass & Percussion

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Dr. Genevieve Beaulieu
Lecturer/Music
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beaulieu@hope.edu
Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts 234 221 Columbia Avenue Holland, MI 49423
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Dr. Adam Briggs
Lecturer in Music
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briggs@hope.edu
Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts 233 221 Columbia Avenue Holland, MI 49423-3698
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Allen French II
Lecturer in Music
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french@hope.edu
Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts 155 221 Columbia Avenue Holland, MI 49423-3698
Adam Graham
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grahama@hope.edu
Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts 221 Columbia Avenue Holland, MI 49423
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Jimmy Leach
Lecturer in Music
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leach@hope.edu
Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts 166 221 Columbia Avenue Holland, MI 49423-3607
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Joel Schekman
Lecturer in Music
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schekman@hope.edu
Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts 164 221 Columbia Avenue Holland, MI 49423-3607
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Julie Sooy
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Music
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sooy@hope.edu
Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts 233 221 Columbia Avenue Holland, MI 49423-3607
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Dr. Gabe Southard
Associate Professor of Music
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southard@hope.edu
Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts 174 221 Columbia Avenue Holland, MI 49423-3607
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Dr. Sarah Southard
Lecturer in Music
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southards@hope.edu
Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts 234 221 Columbia Avenue Holland, MI 49423-3607

Keyboard

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Lora Kolean
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Music
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koleanl@hope.edu
Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts 161 221 Columbia Avenue Holland, MI 49423-3607
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Dr. Andrew Le
Associate Professor of Music
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lea@hope.edu
Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts 162 221 Columbia Avenue Holland, MI 49423-3607
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Linda Strouf
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Music
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strouf@hope.edu
Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts 245 221 Columbia Avenue Holland, MI 49423-3607
Dr. Elizabeth West
Lecturer
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west@hope.edu
Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts 221 Columbia Avenue Holland, MI 49423-3607

Music Theory

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Dr. Robert Hodson
Professor of Music
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hodson@hope.edu
Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts 172 221 Columbia Avenue Holland, MI 49423-3607
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Jennifer Wolfe
Assistant Professor of Music
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wolfe@hope.edu
Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts 232 221 Columbia Avenue Holland, MI 49423-3607

Music Education

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James DeBoer
Adjunct Associate Professor of Music & Director of Awakening
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deboer@hope.edu
Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts 165 221 Columbia Avenue Holland, MI 49423-3607
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Dr. Christina Hornbach
Professor of Music
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hornbach@hope.edu
Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts 175 221 Columbia Avenue Holland, MI 49423-3607

Folk

Nate Roberts
Lecturer in FYS
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roberts@hope.edu
Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts 156 221 Columbia Avenue Holland, MI 49423-3698

Voice

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Linda Dykstra
Associate Professor of Musicdykstra@hope.edu
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Dr. Jung Woo Kim
Associate Professor of Music
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kimj@hope.edu
Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts 242 221 Columbia Avenue Holland, MI 49423-3607
Sherri Pilon
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Music
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pilon@hope.edu
Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts 235 221 Columbia Avenue Holland, MI 49423-3607
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Dr. Brad Richmond
Professor of Music
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richmond@hope.edu
Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts 241 221 Columbia Avenue Holland, MI 49423-3607

Strings

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Barbara Corbato
Lecturer in Music
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corbato@hope.edu
Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts 164 221 Columbia Avenue Holland, MI 49423-3607
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Mihai Craioveanu
Professor of Music
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craioveanu@hope.edu
Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts 244 221 Columbia Avenue Holland, MI 49423-3607
Alicia Eppinga
Lecturer in Music
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eppinga@hope.edu
Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts 170 221 Columbia Avenue Holland, MI 49423
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Dr. Christopher Fashun
Assistant Professor of Music
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fashun@hope.edu
Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts 173 221 Columbia Avenue Holland, MI 49423
David Martin
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Music
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dmartin@hope.edu
Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts 170 221 Columbia Avenue Holland, MI 49423-3607
Dr. Melissa Straus
Lecturer in Music
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straus@hope.edu
Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts 170 221 Columbia Avenue Holland, MI 49423-3607
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Martha Waldvogel-Warren
Lecturer in Music
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waldvogel@hope.edu
Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts 164 221 Columbia Avenue Holland, MI 49423-3607

Jazz

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Dr. Brian Coyle
Professor of Music
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coyle@hope.edu
Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts 171 221 Columbia Avenue Holland, MI 49423-3607
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Charlie Hoats
Lecturer in Music
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hoats@hope.edu
Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts 240 221 Columbia Avenue Holland, MI 49423-3607
Edith Hyde
Gospel Choir Director
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hydee@hope.edu
Keppel House / Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts 235 129 East 10th Street / 221 Columbia Avenue Holland, MI 49423-3698
Michael Hyde
Lecturer in Music
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hyde@hope.edu
Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts 165 221 Columbia Avenue Holland, MI 49423-3607
Thomas Lockwood
Lecturer in Music
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lockwood@hope.edu
Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts 240 221 Columbia Avenue Holland, MI 49423-3607
Anthony Monaco
Lecturer in Music
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monaco@hope.edu
Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts 221 Columbia Avenue Holland, MI 49423
Gregory Secor
Lecturer in Music
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secor@hope.edu
Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts 155 221 Columbia Avenue Holland, MI 49423-3607
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Steve Talaga
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Music
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talaga@hope.edu
Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts 240 221 Columbia Avenue Holland, MI 49423-3607

Recording Arts

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Drew Elliot
Director of Recording Arts
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elliot@hope.edu
Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts 231 221 Columbia Avenue Holland, MI 49423
Jean-Yves Munch
Lecturer in Music
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munch@hope.edu
Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts 221 Columbia Avenue Holland, MI 49423-3607

Accompanist

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Sarah Bast
Music Accompanist
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basts@hope.edu
Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts 221 Columbia Avenue Holland, MI 49423
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Jane Bosko
Temporary Accompanist
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bosko@hope.edu
Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts 221 Columbia Avenue Holland, MI 49423-3607
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Rhonda Edgington
Accompanist
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edgingtonr@hope.edu
Miller Center for Musical Arts 221 Columbia Avenue Holland, MI 49423-3570
Janice Faber
Accompanist
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faber@hope.edu
Miller Center for Musical Arts 221 Columbia Avenue Holland, MI 49423-3570

Office Staff

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Kathy Waterstone
Office Manager
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waterstone@hope.edu
Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts 163 221 Columbia Avenue Holland, MI 49423-3607

Faculty Performances

Our faculty perform all over the world. Explore their latest achievements!

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