Professor-Music

Department Music Personnel Faculty Office LU 203G Phone 262-243-4235 Fax 262-243-4438 Email Send an Email

Since 1992, Dr. Louis A. Menchaca, Professor of Music, has directed all aspects of instrumental music. Under his guidance, the Symphonic Wind Ensemble has gained local, regional, national and international attention by performing in concert halls, churches and schools in thirty-six states (including Hawaii) and abroad. Other duties include conducting the chamber orchestra and jazz ensemble as well as serving as department head. His professional associations have enabled the music department to have assembled one of the finest and prolific applied instrumental studio music instructional staffs in the midwest. He and his ensemble were recently named one of Milwaukee ‘s North Shore favorite musicians.

For more than 20 years, Dr. Menchaca has been a music-maker and producer at the high school, university and professional level, His collaborative skills have allowed innovative programming in the genres of Jazz, Orchestra, Concert Band, Chamber Winds, Brass, Youth, Pops, Symphonic and Concerto. Affiliated in both academic and professional music circles, colleagues regard him for his inspired, thorough and exciting music-making experience with both constituents.

In 2000, his Concordia colleagues honored him as “Faculty Laureate” for excellent and inspired teaching. In 2003, he was elected to Phi Beta Mu (Wisconsin), the National Band Honorary for outstanding teaching and performance. His band and orchestra alumni hold teaching and music positions across the United States. His trumpet remains an integral part of his life as he leads his own professional brass choir and jazz big band. He is married to Lorene Anne (MSW) and is father to two very musical and athletic boys, Louis Alan (16) and Brent Austin (12).

Questions or changes on the faculty and staff lookup, please contact Human Resources at 262-243-4414.