MEET OUR STAFF
Student Performing Arts is open Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Staff members and their main offices are located in the ground floor of St. Mary's Hall.
STUDENT PERFORMING ARTS STAFF
Elizabeth Sokolowski
Director, Student Performing Arts
Director of Bands
Advisor: Instrumental Ensembles, A Cappella, Athletics-Affiliated Dance, Dance Groups
Phone: (610) 519-7215
E-Mail: Elizabeth Sokolowski
Christine Nass
Associate Director, Student Performing Arts
Director: Villanova Voices
Advisor: Choral Groups & A Cappella
Adjunct Faculty: College of Professional Studies
Student Life Representative to the University Staff Council, 2021-2023
Phone: (610) 519-6062
E-Mail: Christine Nass
Emanuel "Manny" Chacon
Assistant Director, Student Performing Arts
Advisor: Dance Groups
Phone: (610) 519-7214
E-Mail: Emanuel Chacon
PART-TIME PROFESSIONAL STAFF AND ADVISORS
Brandon Peace Albright
Coach/Mentor, Ablaze/Wazobia
E-Mail: Peace Albright
Ted Latham
Director, Villanova Singers
E-Mail: Ted Latham
Paul Nalesnik
Percussion Specialist, Villanova Band
E-Mail: Paul Nalesnik
Peter Neu
Director, Villanova University Jazz Band
E-Mail: Peter Neu
Dave Orehowsky
Assistant Director of Bands, Villanova Band
E-Mail: Dave Orehowsky
Crystal Pizarro
Villanova University Dance Team Coach
E-Mail: Crystal Pizarro
Anna Pulaski
Director, Chamber Strings
E-Mail: Anna Pulaski
Melissa Vella Salcedo
Director, Dance Ensemble and Company
E-Mail: Melissa Vella Salcedo
Brad Schoener
Percussion Specialist, Villanova University Band
E-Mail: Brad Schoener
TRAVELING TO VILLANOVA
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- Most of our performances as well as the Summer Music Studies program are held in St. Mary's Hall, building number 53 on the campus map. Use the parking lot entrance labeled 'West Campus Entrance'.
- Some larger events are held in the Villanova Room in the Connelly Center, building number 24 on the campus map.