Career Field Commercial Music
Professor of Trombone Columbus State University's Schwob School of Music, where he has led and developed the trombone studio since 1999. He earned his bachelor's degree in music from Millikin University, his master's degree from the University of Iowa, and he completed his doctoral work at Florida State University.
Career Field Music Performance: Voice Emphasis
After Lorraine graduated from Millikin, she went on to earn a double MM in voice performance and choral conducting from the University of Northern Colorado and a DMA in voice performance from the University of Michigan, where she studied with Freda Herseth and frequently coached with Martin Katz.
She now enjoys a career as an active performer and teacher. She currently serves as Assistant Professor of Voice at The Crane School of Music at SUNY Potsdam. Previously, she taught at Bowling Green State University, where the Undergraduate Student Government elected her the College of Musical Arts faculty member of the year.
Career Field Music Performance: Piano Emphasis; Dance Minor
After graduating, Kerry moved to New York City to apprentice with the music director of ABC soap operas. He then spent eleven years working for MTV, while simultaneously scoring independent films and cable documentaries. In 2006, Kerry became a full-time composer; his music can be heard on many tv shows including, Oprah, The Martha Stewart Show, 1000 Places to See Before You Die, and Kathy Griffin’s Life on the D List.
Career Field Commercial Music
After graduating from Millikin, John moved to Los Angeles to pursue a MM at USC. After finishing his degree, he moved to Austin, TX, where he is currently Associate Professor of jazz studies at the University of Texas at Austin. He has recorded three albums for the Viewpoint label--"Meanwhile", "Pieces of String" and "If Not Now" featuring Peter Erskine, Shelly Berg and Mitch Watkins among others.
Career Field Commercial Music
Andy received his Masters Degree in Music Theory from the University of Texas in 1993, and from there embarked on a musical career that took him to theatres all across the country as a musician on national tours such as Miss Saigon, Les Miserables, and The Lion King.
Career Field Music Education
Received his Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from Millikin University in Decatur, Illinois and his Master’s degree in Trombone Performance from Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio. While in school, Mr. Huntoon toured with the American Waterways Wind Orchestra and the Tower Brass Quintet. He also played with the Toledo Jazz Orchestra and Perrysburg Symphony.
Career Field Commercial Music
A native of Illinois, Kitty moved to West Lafayette, Indiana in 1987 to join Purdue Musical Organizations (PMO). In addition to acting as a musical director and arranger at PMO, she directed development, marketing, public relations and special events during her ten years with the organization.
Millikin major: Music education
Other degrees:
Master of Music in organ performance at University of Illinois
Master of library science at Indiana University
Current employment: Executive director at Gail Borden Public Library in Elgin, Ill.
Why did you choose MU?
I chose Millikin University because of its excellent reputation and the high quality of the School of Music.
What activities did you participate in as a student at MU?
Published in the 2015 Homecoming program.
John “The Penguin” Bingham ’70 of Willow Springs, Ill., is recipient of the Alumni Merit Award for his dedication to and passion for running and encouraging individuals of all ages and skill levels to find enjoyment in a healthier lifestyle.
