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CSA Faculty & Staff

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CSA Administrative Staff

The Community School of the Arts staff is here to support you and answer questions.

Deborah Klemme, M.M. Headshot

Deborah Klemme, M.M.

Director
(630) 752-5814
deborah.klemme@wheaton.edu

Maling Chou Headshot

Maling Chou

Registration and Data Specialist
(630) 752-5567
maling.chou@wheaton.edu

Alice Ames Headshot

Alice Ames

Event & Scheduling Coordinator
(630) 752-5614
alice.ames@wheaton.edu

Michael Wilder, Ph.D. Headshot

Michael Wilder, Ph.D.

Dean of the Conservatory of Music and Division of Arts and Communication
(630) 752-5598
michael.wilder@wheaton.edu

CSA Faculty

At the Community School of the Arts, our faculty are our greatest asset.

Every CSA faculty member holds a bachelor's degrees in music, and over 70% have obtained advanced degrees from leading conservatories and universities including Wheaton College Conservatory of Music, Northwestern University, Eastman School of Music, Oberlin Conservatory, Indiana University, Cleveland Institute of Music, and University of Michigan.

All of our Suzuki private lesson faculty are required to hold Suzuki Certification from the Suzuki Association of the Americas, and all of our Early Childhood and Music Makers at the Keyboard faculty are certified in Musikgarten. CSA faculty are encouraged and supported in their pursuit of continued education each year. Additionally, as employees of Wheaton College, all CSA faculty are required to complete background checks, participate in annual Wheaton College safety trainings, and are DCFS mandated reporters.  

Strings Instructors

Anita Arch, B.M.E. Headshot

Anita Arch, B.M.E.

Suzuki Violin and Viola
Diane Chou, M.M., B.M. Headshot

Diane Chou, M.M., B.M.

Suzuki Cello, Piano
Lilian Chou, M.M., B.M. Headshot

Lilian Chou, M.M., B.M.

Suzuki/Prep Violin/Viola, Piano, ENCORE Director, Chamber Ensemble Coordinator
Barbara Farley, M.M., B.M. Headshot

Barbara Farley, M.M., B.M.

Prep Violin and Viola
Lisa Hirschmugl, M.M., B.M. Headshot

Lisa Hirschmugl, M.M., B.M.

Viola/Violin, CAD Improv
Jeanne Johannesen, B.M.E., M.M. Headshot

Jeanne Johannesen, B.M.E., M.M.

Suzuki Cello/Violin
Sarah Lindquist, B.M.E. Headshot

Sarah Lindquist, B.M.E.

Violin/Viola, Vivace Director
Carol Ourada, B.M.E. Headshot

Carol Ourada, B.M.E.

Suzuki Cello, Violin/Viola 
Emily Puntuzs, M.M., B.M. Headshot

Emily Puntuzs, M.M., B.M.

Suzuki Viola/Violin

Piano Instructors

Marilyn Andersen, M.M., B.M. Headshot

Marilyn Andersen, M.M., B.M.

Suzuki Piano, Suzuki Piano Teacher Trainer
Dr. Beth A. Bauer, D.M.E., NCTM Headshot

Dr. Beth A. Bauer, D.M.E., NCTM

Special Needs/Prep Piano
Carol Beilke, M.M., B.M. Headshot

Carol Beilke, M.M., B.M.

Prep Piano
Eurydice Choi, M.M., B.M. Headshot

Eurydice Choi, M.M., B.M.

Suzuki Piano
Diane Chou, M.M., B.M. Headshot

Diane Chou, M.M., B.M.

Suzuki Cello, Piano
Lilian Chou, M.M., B.M. Headshot

Lilian Chou, M.M., B.M.

Suzuki/Prep Violin/Viola, Piano, ENCORE Director, Chamber Ensemble Coordinator
Oksana Kovalev, B.M. Headshot

Oksana Kovalev, B.M.

Suzuki Piano
Cheryl Lim, M.M., B.A. Headshot

Cheryl Lim, M.M., B.A.

Suzuki/Prep Piano
Mike Messer, D.M.A. Headshot

Mike Messer, D.M.A.

Guest Instructor of Music, CSA Piano Faculty

Early Childhood Instructors

Kathryn Cardwell Headshot

Kathryn Cardwell

Young Musicians 4 & 5
Kathy Cathey, B.M.E. Headshot

Kathy Cathey, B.M.E.

Early Childhood, CODA
Emma Cooksey, B.M. Headshot

Emma Cooksey, B.M.

Early Childhood, Music Makers at the Keyboard, CODA
Ann Storm, M.A., B.A. Headshot

Ann Storm, M.A., B.A.

Early Childhood, Music Makers at the Keyboard
Joyce Anne Wilder, M.M., B.M. Headshot

Joyce Anne Wilder, M.M., B.M.

Young Musicians at the Keyboard, Early Childhood, CODA

Guitar Instructors

Kevin Brown, M.M., B.M. Headshot

Kevin Brown, M.M., B.M.

Suzuki/Prep Guitar
Tobias James, B.M., M.M. Headshot

Tobias James, B.M., M.M.

Suzuki/Prep Guitar

Ensembles Instructors

Lilian Chou, M.M., B.M. Headshot

Lilian Chou, M.M., B.M.

Suzuki/Prep Violin/Viola, Piano, ENCORE Director, Chamber Ensemble Coordinator
Sarah Lindquist, B.M.E. Headshot

Sarah Lindquist, B.M.E.

Violin/Viola, Vivace Director

Beethoven's Buddies Instructors

Dr. Beth A. Bauer, D.M.E., NCTM Headshot

Dr. Beth A. Bauer, D.M.E., NCTM

Special Needs/Prep Piano
Noel Streacker, B.M., M.M.  Headshot

Noel Streacker, B.M., M.M.

Adjunct Faculty, Director of Percussion Ensemble, CSA Special Needs Instructor

CODA Instructors

Kathy Cathey, B.M.E. Headshot

Kathy Cathey, B.M.E.

Early Childhood, CODA
Emma Cooksey, B.M. Headshot

Emma Cooksey, B.M.

Early Childhood, Music Makers at the Keyboard, CODA
Joyce Anne Wilder, M.M., B.M. Headshot

Joyce Anne Wilder, M.M., B.M.

Young Musicians at the Keyboard, Early Childhood, CODA

Contact Us

Community School of the Arts

Armerding Center for Music and the Arts
501 College Ave
Wheaton, IL 60187

630.752.5567
csa@wheaton.edu