Chris Froh, continuing lecturer, received the 2024 Undergraduate Teaching Award from the Academic Federation. Froh is known for teaching courses that include Theory, Rock Music, History of the Beatles, percussion ensemble and individual percussion students.

Continuing Lecturer Froh is a world-class percussionist who stands out for his ability to engage students in musical theory, history and performance. His teaching across the pedagogical spectrum from large lectures to small studio lessons to performance groups is consistently met with effusive praise and outstanding evaluations. Froh’s enthusiastic and approachable instruction not only underpins the academic engagement of his undergraduate students, but also epitomizes the pedagogical mission of his department and the university community.