Music Faculty at Le Moyne College

Music

	Travis Newton \| newtontm@lemoyne.edu At home onstage and behind the scenes, Travis has played and conducted more than 500 performances of Broadway musicals across the U.S. and Canada as well as multiple guest conducting appearances with the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra. Travis has also performed as section violinist with the orchestras of Syracuse, Charleston and Greensboro, as well as the Eastern Philharmonic Orchestra at Eastern Music Festival, where he previously served as a faculty member. Also an experienced administrator, Travis has served in various capacities with the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra and most recently served as Operations Director of The Florida Orchestra in Tampa Bay. At Le Moyne: Director of Music; Director, Le Moyne College Chamber Orchestra (MUS 395-01)
	Edward Ruchalski \| ruchaleg@lemoyne.edu Composer and guitarist Ed Ruchalski received his B.F.A. in Music Composition at SUNY Fredonia and his Masters in Music at the University of Miami, Florida. His compositions have been performed at Lincoln Center, Mass MOCA, Miller Theatre, the Everson Museum and at the Festival of Miami by such artists as the Bang on a Can All-Stars, Helen Boatwright and the Lavender Trio. At Le Moyne: Visiting Assistant Professor of Music (MUS 101, MUS 227); Instructor, Guitar
	Carol Jacobe \| cjacobe@twcny.rr.com Carol Jacobe is a graduate of Syracuse University and has been a music educator for 36 years. In 2005 Ms. Jacobe received the Outstanding Choral Director award from Civic Morning Musicals, the Outstanding Vocal Music Educator Award from the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra, and Outstanding Jazz Educator Award from the Syracuse Jazz Fest. At Le Moyne: Director, The Jazzuits (MUS 394-01); Instructor, Voice
	Jocelyn Rauch \| rauchjm@lemoyne.edu Singer and conductor Jocelyn Rauch received her Bachelor of Arts in Music and Humanities from Roberts Wesleyan College in Rochester and is currently completing a Master's in Education at Le Moyne College. Jocelyn has performed numerous times as a chorus member with the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, Syracuse Symphony Orchestra, and Syracuse Opera. At Le Moyne: Director, Le Moyne College Singers (MUS 394-50) and Le Moyne College Chamber Singers (MUS 394-51); Instructor, Voice
	Joe Colombo \| colombone@hotmail.com Joe Colombo holds a Master of Science degree from Syracuse University, a Bachelor of Arts degree from the State University of New York College at Fredonia. He was a member of the 26th Army Band stationed in Brooklyn, New York where he served as trombone section leader. As a professional trombonist, he performs regularly with the Central New York Jazz Orchestra. Colombo has also performed with; Frank Sinatra Jr., The Temptations, Aretha Franklin, Nataile Cole, and several other notable entertainers and musicians. Joe was awarded the Jazz Educator of the Year by the Central New York Jazz Arts Foundation in May of 2009. At Le Moyne: Director, Le Moyne College Jazz Ensemble (MUS 395-50)
	Todd Hobin \| todd@toddhobin.com Todd Hobin is still rocking! He performs with the legendary Todd Hobin Band, with five albums to their credit and tours with the Beach Boys, Kinks and Allman Brothers to name a few. He writes, produces and directs TV and radio commercials at Hobin Studios and produces for artists in all musical genres from Rock to Country. At Le Moyne: Adjunct Faculty (MUS 226); Audio Engineer
	John Flaver \| jflaver@gmail.com Clarinetist John Flaver earned a B.M. from Temple University and a Master of Music Degree from the Catholic University of America. John is a former member of the United States Army Band, “Pershings Own” in Washington, D.C., the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra, and the Lake Placid Center Orchestra. John performs often as a member of The Highland Winds, based in Syracuse. John also served as a Visiting Lecturer in Clarinet at Ithaca College. At Le Moyne: Instructor, Clarinet
	Jerry M. Exline \| exlinejm@lemoyne.edu Jerry M. Exline received his Ph.D. from the Eastman School of Music and has served for many years as a collaborative accompanist for professional singers. Jerry is also a member of the board of directors for Civic Morning Musicals and is a member of the Bearcat Jazz Band. At Le Moyne: Instructor, Piano

	Travis Newton \| newtontm@lemoyne.edu At home onstage and behind the scenes, Travis has played and conducted more than 500 performances of Broadway musicals across the U.S. and Canada as well as multiple guest conducting appearances with the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra. Travis has also performed as section violinist with the orchestras of Syracuse, Charleston and Greensboro, as well as the Eastern Philharmonic Orchestra at Eastern Music Festival, where he previously served as a faculty member. Also an experienced administrator, Travis has served in various capacities with the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra and most recently served as Operations Director of The Florida Orchestra in Tampa Bay. At Le Moyne: Director of Music; Director, Le Moyne College Chamber Orchestra (MUS 395-01)
	Edward Ruchalski \| ruchaleg@lemoyne.edu Composer and guitarist Ed Ruchalski received his B.F.A. in Music Composition at SUNY Fredonia and his Masters in Music at the University of Miami, Florida. His compositions have been performed at Lincoln Center, Mass MOCA, Miller Theatre, the Everson Museum and at the Festival of Miami by such artists as the Bang on a Can All-Stars, Helen Boatwright and the Lavender Trio. At Le Moyne: Visiting Assistant Professor of Music (MUS 101, MUS 227); Instructor, Guitar
	Carol Jacobe \| cjacobe@twcny.rr.com Carol Jacobe is a graduate of Syracuse University and has been a music educator for 36 years. In 2005 Ms. Jacobe received the Outstanding Choral Director award from Civic Morning Musicals, the Outstanding Vocal Music Educator Award from the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra, and Outstanding Jazz Educator Award from the Syracuse Jazz Fest. At Le Moyne: Director, The Jazzuits (MUS 394-01); Instructor, Voice
	Jocelyn Rauch \| rauchjm@lemoyne.edu Singer and conductor Jocelyn Rauch received her Bachelor of Arts in Music and Humanities from Roberts Wesleyan College in Rochester and is currently completing a Master's in Education at Le Moyne College. Jocelyn has performed numerous times as a chorus member with the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, Syracuse Symphony Orchestra, and Syracuse Opera. At Le Moyne: Director, Le Moyne College Singers (MUS 394-50) and Le Moyne College Chamber Singers (MUS 394-51); Instructor, Voice
	Joe Colombo \| colombone@hotmail.com Joe Colombo holds a Master of Science degree from Syracuse University, a Bachelor of Arts degree from the State University of New York College at Fredonia. He was a member of the 26th Army Band stationed in Brooklyn, New York where he served as trombone section leader. As a professional trombonist, he performs regularly with the Central New York Jazz Orchestra. Colombo has also performed with; Frank Sinatra Jr., The Temptations, Aretha Franklin, Nataile Cole, and several other notable entertainers and musicians. Joe was awarded the Jazz Educator of the Year by the Central New York Jazz Arts Foundation in May of 2009. At Le Moyne: Director, Le Moyne College Jazz Ensemble (MUS 395-50)
	Todd Hobin \| todd@toddhobin.com Todd Hobin is still rocking! He performs with the legendary Todd Hobin Band, with five albums to their credit and tours with the Beach Boys, Kinks and Allman Brothers to name a few. He writes, produces and directs TV and radio commercials at Hobin Studios and produces for artists in all musical genres from Rock to Country. At Le Moyne: Adjunct Faculty (MUS 226); Audio Engineer
	John Flaver \| jflaver@gmail.com Clarinetist John Flaver earned a B.M. from Temple University and a Master of Music Degree from the Catholic University of America. John is a former member of the United States Army Band, “Pershings Own” in Washington, D.C., the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra, and the Lake Placid Center Orchestra. John performs often as a member of The Highland Winds, based in Syracuse. John also served as a Visiting Lecturer in Clarinet at Ithaca College. At Le Moyne: Instructor, Clarinet
	Jerry M. Exline \| exlinejm@lemoyne.edu Jerry M. Exline received his Ph.D. from the Eastman School of Music and has served for many years as a collaborative accompanist for professional singers. Jerry is also a member of the board of directors for Civic Morning Musicals and is a member of the Bearcat Jazz Band. At Le Moyne: Instructor, Piano