Gather Here. Go Far

NSU is where success begins. Here professors know their subjects and how to get you ready for a career after you graduate. We empower individuals to become socially responsible global citizens by creating and sustaining a culture of learning and discovery.

Gather Here. Go Far

NSU is where success begins. Here professors know their subjects and how to get you ready for a career after you graduate. We empower individuals to become socially responsible global citizens by creating and sustaining a culture of learning and discovery.

Gather Here. Go Far

NSU is where success begins. Here professors know their subjects and how to get you ready for a career after you graduate. We empower individuals to become socially responsible global citizens by creating and sustaining a culture of learning and discovery.

Gather Here. Go Far

NSU is where success begins. Here professors know their subjects and how to get you ready for a career after you graduate. We empower individuals to become socially responsible global citizens by creating and sustaining a culture of learning and discovery.

Gather Here. Go Far

NSU is where success begins. Here professors know their subjects and how to get you ready for a career after you graduate. We empower individuals to become socially responsible global citizens by creating and sustaining a culture of learning and discovery.

Band Program - Faculty and Staff

Faculty & Staff

JosephBello-mugDr. Bello’s education and experience in professional music began in 1998 as an enlisted member of the U.S. Air Force and earning a coveted position in the U.S. Air Force Concert Band, Washington D.C. Upon retirement from U.S. Air Force in 2014 as principal euphonium, he began his music education by earning his Bachelor of Music degree at George Mason University in euphonium performance, then completing his Master of Music degree at George Mason University in conducting with Anthony Maiello. Recently, he completed his Doctor of Musical Arts at Northwestern University under the mentorship of Dr. Mallory Thompson.

Throughout his years, Dr. Bello has conducted and soloed with various music organizations including the United States Air Force Band, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Dallas Wind Symphony, University of Texas Symphonic Band, George Mason University Wind Symphony, Loudoun Symphonic Winds, George Washington University Symphonic Band, Bishop Ireton Symphonic Winds, and numerous community bands.

More information on Dr. Bello’s performances can be found at:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcORqnniAeePrk1g39KRcEg 

Dr. Ben HayAssistant Professor of Music (trumpet)
Fine Arts 123
918-444-2709 (office)
hayb@nsuok.edu

Courses Taught:
Applied Trumpet
Trumpet Ensemble
Jazz Combo
Music Theory (Harmony) I & II
Music Appreciation

Dr. Benjamin Hay is a trumpeter, educator, and composer/arranger based in Northeastern Oklahoma. Ben holds degrees from Oklahoma State University (B.M. Performance) and the University of New Mexico (M.M. Performance). He currently serves as Assistant Professor of Music (Trumpet/Theory) at Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, OK. Prior to his appointment at NSU, Dr. Hay served as Adjunct Instructor of Music at Tulsa Community College, where he taught applied trumpet, applied horn, music theory, jazz improvisation, and chamber brass. Ben received his doctorate (D.M.A. Performance) at the School of Music at the University of Oklahoma.

Ben is a member of Tulsa's Signature Symphony and frequently performs with the Symphony of Northwest Arkansas and the Tulsa Symphony Orchestra. Additional performances include appearances with Tulsa Opera, Tulsa Oratorio Chorus, Frontier Brass Band of Oklahoma, and the New Mexico Symphony Orchestra, to name a few. A frequent recitalist, Dr. Hay has performed guest solo recitals at the University of Arkansas, University of New Mexico, Pittsburg State University, and Oklahoma State University, among others. Ben has performed as a soloist with the Signature Symphony, the Symphony of Northwest Arkansas, Tulsa's Starlight Band, as well as numerous high school and college ensembles. An avid chamber musician, he has performed with Tulsa Camerata, the faculty brass quintets of the University of New Mexico and Northeastern State University, and the brass quintets of Symphony of Northwest Arkansas and Tulsa Symphony. Dr. Hay has had the privilege of sharing the stage with a wide range of the world's top performers such as Eric Whitacre, Michael Daugherty, JoAnn Falletta, Benjamin Zander, the Irish Tenors, Bernadette Peters, and Johnny Mathis.

Ben's primary trumpet teachers have been Andrew Cheetham, Jacob Walburn, Thomas Booth, John Marchiando, and Karl Sievers. Additionally, Ben has studied composition and arranging with Marvin Lamb, and horn performance with Eldon Matlick. Dr. Hay also serves a music reviewer for the International Trumpet Guild Journal. Ben is a member of the International Trumpet Guild, ASCAP, Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, and the American Federation of Musicians (Local 94).

Benjamin Hay is a Conn-Selmer/Vincent Bach Endorsing Artist.

Lindroth-HeadProfessor of Music Education
Percussion Studio Head
Fine Arts Building 216
918-444-2702
lindrotj@nsuok.edu

Degrees:
Ph.D. Music Education University of South Florida
M.M. Percussion Performance University of Massachusetts Lowell
B.M. Music Education University of Massachusetts Lowell

Courses Taught:
Applied Percussion
Elementary Music Methods
Secondary Music Methods
Student Teacher Supervisor
Rock & Roll History
Percussion Ensemble

Dr. James T. Lindroth received his B.M. in Music Education from the University of Lowell, his M.M. degree in Music Performance from the University of Massachusetts Lowell, and his Ph.D. in Music Education from the University of South Florida. He joined the music faculty at Northeastern State University in Fall of 2012 where he serves as the Coordinator of the Music Education Program and Percussion studio head. 

Before teaching at the university level, Dr. Lindroth taught music in the public schools at all grade levels. His primary focus for 17 years was high school band and orchestra. His performing ensembles received praise at the local and national level. His ensembles have represented their school at state and national parades and competitions throughout the United States. Dr. Lindroth has been listed several times in Who's Who of American Teachers.

Dr. Lindroth is an active clinician and adjudicator at the secondary level. He is a member of the Central States Judges Association, where he adjudicates marching bands and indoor percussion ensembles throughout the United States as well as local music festivals. He is also part of the Vic Firth and Zildjian Education Team. Dr. Lindroth proudly serves on the Scholarly Research and Health and Wellness Committees for the Percussive Arts Society (PAS).

Dr. Lindroth is an active arranger and has written music for many high school and university marching bands including Ohio State University, University of Tennessee, Northeastern State University, and the University of South Florida. He is also an active performer at the local and national level. He has performed with the New England Philharmonic Orchestra, Metropolitan Symphony, Florida Wind Band, Clark Gibson Orchestra, and the Boston based rock group, 3D.

Dr. Lindroth’s research interests include the construction of creative identity in music and pre-service teacher education. He has presented his research at state level music education conferences in Florida, Oklahoma, and Texas. He has also presented at various international conferences such as the Society for Music Education in Ireland and the Percussive Arts Society International Conference (PASIC) in Indiana.

Dr. Lindroth is an active music scholar presenting his research at many national and international conferences, and his research has published in various media periodicals and peer-reviewed journals such as UPDATE: Applications in Research in Music Education, Percussive Notes, Rhythm Scene, and Kansas Music Review. He also serves as an editor for SAGE publications and various music conferences. Dr. Lindroth is an active member of College Music Society, Percussive Arts Society, National Association for Music Education, Center for Music Education Research, Pi Kappa Lambda (National Music Honor Society), and an honorary member of Kappa Kappa Psi.

Elizabeth Potts

Dr. Elizabeth A. Potts began studying flute at five years of age under the tutelage of Melissa Arthur. Elizabeth is now an active performer, pedagogue, and clinician throughout Oklahoma, Texas, and Illinois. She presently serves as Co-Principal Flutist and Piccoloist for the Lone Star Wind Orchestra under the direction of Eugene Corporon and currently serves as the Assistant Professor of Flute at Oral Roberts University, Adjunct Instructor of Flute at Southeastern Oklahoma State University, and joined the faculty at Northeastern State University in the Fall of 2020. Elizabeth has had the privilege of performing with the Tulsa Symphony, Tulsa Ballet, Fort Smith Symphony, Signature Symphony, Bartlesville Symphony, and Enid Symphony Orchestras.

An avid supporter of new music, Dr. Potts performs with the Los Angeles New Music Ensemble, recording and touring throughout Los Angeles, California. She performed premiers by Thomas Clark, Micah Clark, David Drexler, Joseph Eidson, and Jon Brenner all over the country. Former new music ensembles include Futura, Le Sexdon, the University of Oklahoma New Century Ensemble, and the University of North Texas NOVA.

Dr. Potts is also a certified teacher and member of the Suzuki Association of the Americas, the National Flute Association, the Texas Flute Society, the Oklahoma Flute Society, Texas Music Educators Association, and the Oklahoma Music Educators Association. Her academic honors include Alpha Chi National College Honor Society, Golden Key International Honor Society, Delta Epsilon Iota, The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, and Sigma Alpha Iota International Music Fraternity. She has served on the Board of the Texas Flute Society from 2012 - 2017 as the Annual Festival Clinician Coordinator and on the Board of the Oklahoma Flute Society.

During the summer months, Dr. Potts serves on staff with the George N. Parks Drum Major Academy, teaching conducting and mentoring high school musicians, in addition to working as the Arts Administrative Assistant with the Credo Flute Festival. She also performs with the University of North Texas Summer Collegium Ensemble recording collections for Teaching Music Through Performance in Band produced by GIA Publications, Inc. Other recordings include Canvases (2014), Offerings (2014), Conclave (2013), Reconstructions (2013), Composer's Collection: Leonard Bernstein (2013), Composer's Collections: George Gershwin (2013), and Los Angeles New Music Ensemble (2014).

Dr. Potts received Bachelor of Music degrees, cum laude, in Flute Performance and Conducting from Wheaton College Conservatory, a Master of Music, manga cum laude, from The University of Oklahoma, and her Doctorate of Musical Arts, summa cum laude, from the University of North Texas in May of 2017. Her primary teachers include Terri Sundberg, Dr. Elizabeth McNutt, Dr. Valerie Watts, Dr. Jennie Brown, and Melissa Arthur.

Dr. Potts currently resides in Bixby, Oklahoma with her husband, Congressman Eli Potts (Osage Nation) and their daughter Elinor.

Dr. Anne WatsonProfessor of Clarinet and Music History

Fine Arts Building 225
918-444-2723
watsona@nsuok.edu

Degrees:
D.M.A. Clarinet performance - Arizona State University
M.M. Clarinet performance - Arizona State University
B.M. Music - West Texas A & M University

Courses Taught:
Applied Clarinet
Introduction to Music
Music History I & III
Woodwind Class
Form & Analysis

Dr. Anne A. Watson is currently Professor of Clarinet at Northeastern State University (Tahlequah, OK). An active performer and pedagogue, Watson has given recitals and masterclasses throughout the United States and internationally. Watson served as principal clarinet with the Arizona Opera Orchestra (Phoenix, AZ) for ten years and in 2004 was named as finalist to the New World Symphony Orchestra in Miami, FL. Locally, Watson actively performs with a number of local organizations, including the Tulsa Symphony, Tulsa Ballet, Tulsa Opera and in 2019, she won the 2nd clarinet/E-flat position with the Signature Symphony (Tulsa, OK). She has also performed with symphonies in Wichita, KS and Northwest Arkansas. A founding member of Ironwood Trio, Watson performs recitals and masterclasses regularly throughout North America and regularly commissions new works for the group. Since 2005, she has been a recording artist with the Carl Fischer Music Co. and most recently, with Excelcia Music Publishing. Watson has been a featured soloist at the Society for Electro-Acoustic Music in the United States (SEAMUS) convention, International Clarinet Association Convention, ClarinetFest , Texas Music Educators Association Convention (San Antonio, TX), the Arizona State University Percussion Ensemble, and with Claribel of ostend, Belgium. She has also been nominated twice for the Circle of Excellence for her dedication to her students at NSU and in 2011, she was awarded the prestigious President's Model the Way Award, awarded to NSU faculty for their dedication to students and the University. Watson has recorded two albums on the Potenza Music label; Rar tes Romantiques: Clarinet Works of the Romantic Era by Female Composers (2014) and most recently, Destiny: The commissioned works of Ironwood Trio (2020).

Watson holds degrees from West Texas A&M University (BM), where she won the University's Concerto Competition at the age of 18, and Arizona State University (MM and DMA), where she completed a Doctor of Musical Arts degree under the tutelage of Robert Spring. Anne Watson is an official artist for the Gonzalez Reeds and uses them exclusively for B-flat, E-flat, and Bass clarinets.

 

RICHARD BOBObobor@nsuok.edu

918-444-2700