Teresa McCollough

Professor Teresa McCollough is a Professor of Music at Santa Clara University (SCU), serving as Director of the SCU New Music Ensemble. She holds the 2024–2026 Frank Sinatra Chair in the Performing Arts and is the 2024–25 Faculty Senate President. Her expertise lies in contemporary piano music, with a focus on commissioning, premiering, and performing works by emerging and established composers. She has performed globally and her recordings have received Grammy nominations.

Education: She earned a Bachelor of Music from Oberlin Conservatory, followed by a Master of Music and Doctor of Musical Arts from the Eastman School of Music. Teaching and Research: She teaches courses in music theory, history, appreciation, and electives, while advocating for new music through the SCU New Music Ensemble. Her work emphasizes bridging contemporary composition and performance.

Awards: Grammy nominations highlight her impact in music performance. Administrative Roles: Her leadership includes Faculty Senate President and the Frank Sinatra Chair, reflecting her institutional contributions.

Labs/Teams: Directs the SCU New Music Ensemble, fostering student engagement with new ensemble works.