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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, M.A. Headshot

Maling Chou, M.A.

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 headshot

Anita Arch, B.M.E.

Suzuki Violin and Viola

Diane Chou headshot

Diane Chou, M.M.

Suzuki Cello, Piano

Lilian Chou headshot

Lilian Chou, M.M.

Suzuki/Prep Violin, Viola and Piano, Chamber Ensemble Coordinator

Barbara Farley headshot

Barbara Farley, M.M.

Prep Violin and Viola 

Lisa Hirschmugl headshot

Lisa Hirschmugl, M.M.

Suzuki and Prep Viola and Violin, CAD Improv 

Jeanne Johannesen headshot

Jeanne Johannesen, M.M.

 Suzuki Cello and Violin

Sarah Lindquist headshot

Sarah Lindquist, B.M.E.

Suzuki/Prep Violin and Viola, Vivace Director 

Carol Ourada headshot

Carol Ourada, B.M.E.

Suzuki and Prep Cello, Violin, Viola, Bass 

Emily Puntuzs headshot

Emily Puntuzs, M.M.

Suzuki Viola/Violin 

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