Richard Bains, B.M., M.A., San Francisco Conservatory of Music
Professor
~ joined CSUMB in 1995
Ethnomusicology ~ Music History ~ Guitar ~ Jazz performance.

Paulette Gissendanner, M.A., Indiana University
Professor
~ joined CSUMB in 1997
Vocal Studies

Lanier Sammons, Ph.D., University of Virginia
Lecturer
~ joined CSUMB in 2012
Recording Technology ~ Composition ~ Audience Interactivity ~ Electronic and Electroacoustic Music ~ Guitar

Christopher Pratorious, M.A., UC Santa Cruz 
Lecturer
~ joined CSUMB in 2011
Composition ~ Music Theory and Musicianship

Theresa Hruby-Percell, M.A., Ed., United States International University
Lecturer
~ joined CSUMB in 2007
Ensembles ~ Conducting

Giacomo Fiore, Ph.D., UC Santa Cruz
Lecturer
  ~ joined CSUMB in 2013
Guitar