As the center of administrative activity in the IU Jacobs School of Music, the Deans' Office is dedicated to maintaining the school's reputation as one of America's finest institutions.
With a commitment to attracting world-class scholars, performers, instructors, and administrators, the Deans' Office continues to build the school's reputation by helping our students manifest their potential as performers, composers, researchers, scholars, and teachers. Contact the Deans' Office with questions, comments, or suggestions that cannot be served by another administrative office.
 | Gwyn Richards, Dean
Gwyn Richards was appointed dean in 2001, having served as interim dean since 1999. Dean Richards has two music degrees from the University of Michigan. His field is choral conducting, and he is a tenured professor in that department. |
 | Jeremy Allen, Executive Associate Dean
Jeremy Allen was appointed Eugene O’Brien Bicentennial Executive Associate Dean in 2017 and has served on faculty since 2006. Dean Allen is a tenured associate professor of music in jazz studies and maintains an active schedule as a performer and recording artist. |
 | Lissa May, Associate Dean for Instruction
Lissa May, former Director of Undergraduate Studies, was appointed Associate Dean for Instruction in 2015. Dean May, a tenured professor in the music education department, remains active as a guest conductor and clinician, and has published numerous articles and book chapters. |
