Welcome to the home of Instrumental Music at Simpson College!
Here you will find information for current and future students. We are a vibrant instrumental department that features a wide range of performance and educational opportunities.
If you have any questions or for more information, please contact Dr. Michael Eckerty.
All of Simpson's Instrumental Ensembles are open to students who are majoring in music as well as any other academic area on campus.
Simpson College Community Orchestra
Jazz Ensemble
Symphonic Band
Chamber Ensembles
Instrumental Faculty
Dr. Mike Eckerty - Professor of Music - Director of Instrumental Music/Bassoon
Dr. Steven Heffner - Visiting Assistant Professor of Jazz
Dr. John Benoit - Professor of Music - Trombone/Music Theory
Linda Benoit - Violin/Viola
Dr. Kim Helton - Flute/Piccolo
Dan Piechl - Horn
Steven Kennedy - Guitar/Jazz Improvisation
Steve McCombs - Percussion
Susan Odem - Oboe
Sandy Tatge - Cello/Double Bass
Dana Sloter - Clarinet
Dan Meier – Trumpet
Don Fisher – Pep/Marching Band
Phil Peters – Upright Bass