Music Faculty
Dedicated to inspiring the next generation of musicians
Our team of professional musicians and graduate students deliver all music instruction. They also perform weekly to inspire our campers to be the best they can be!
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Abigail Wilson
Faculty Member. Master of Music Education candidate, Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University; studies with David Cartledge. Bachelor of Music Education (Instrumental), Eastman School of Music; studied with Elinor Freer. Issued Initial K-12 Music Teacher Certification in New York State. Recent engagements include performing with the Jacobs University Orchestra (violin) and performing at the 2025 Brevard Music Center Summer Festival (solo piano). 1st summer at E/C.
Faculty Member. Master of Music Education candidate, Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University; studies with David Cartledge. Bachelor of Music Education (Instrumental), Eastman School of Music; studied with Elinor…
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Helena Kim
Helena Hyesoo Kim is a prizewinning Korean-Canadian pianist, arts administrator, and educator who performs internationally. She has appeared at major venues including Carnegie Hall and Severance Hall and has performed across Europe, Asia, and North America. She has appeared as soloist with the Chopin Poland Orchestra. An advocate for underrepresented women composers. Kim studied at Yewon Art School and holds degrees from McGill University and the University of Cincinnati. She currently teaches at the University of Missouri. 5th summer at E/C.
Helena Hyesoo Kim is a prizewinning Korean-Canadian pianist, arts administrator, and educator who performs internationally. She has appeared at major venues including Carnegie Hall and Severance Hall and has performed…
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Keith Roeckle
PhD in Music Education candidate, Temple University. Master of Science in Educational Administration, Drexel University. Bachelor of Music in Music Education and Jazz Studies, Temple University; Piano studies with Maria del Pico Taylor and Tom Lawton. Conductor of Temple University Night Owls Campus/Community Band. Former Chair of Performing Arts at The Lawrenceville School. 3rd Summer at E/C.
PhD in Music Education candidate, Temple University. Master of Science in Educational Administration, Drexel University. Bachelor of Music in Music Education and Jazz Studies, Temple University; Piano studies with Maria…
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Suzanne Lehrer
Master of Music in Piano Performance, Westminster Choir College of Rider University, Princeton, NJ; Master of Social Work (Management and Policy), Rutgers University, New Brunswick; Bachelor of Arts in Music with a Concentration in Piano, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY. Studies with Ena Bronstein Barton, German Diez, Harvey Wedeen, Jose Ramos–Santana, Jonathan Bass, Betty Stoloff and with her mother, Phyllis Alpert Lehrer; Piano Faculty Westminster Conservatory of Rider University, Director of the Westminster Conservatory Honors Music Program (pre-college division); Director, Westminster Conservatory Summer Piano Academy. Independent Piano Studio, Princeton NJ; Member of Music Teachers National Association (MTNA), Arts Advocacy Chairperson, New Jersey Music Teachers Association (NJMTA); Coordinator for NJMTA’s annual Children Helping Children Performathon. 9th summer at E/C.
Master of Music in Piano Performance, Westminster Choir College of Rider University, Princeton, NJ; Master of Social Work (Management and Policy), Rutgers University, New Brunswick; Bachelor of Arts in Music…
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Jeannine Mongeon
Bachelor of Music in Music Education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Master of Music in Music Education for the Eastman School of Music (composition concentration with Samuel Adler) and a PhD in Music Education from the University of Miami (research interest is intonation). Studied with Oliver Steiner, Margaret Leenhouts, Delight Malitsky and Oscar Ravina. Previous orchestra director and string educator positions in MA (Shrewsbury), NY (Rush-Henrietta), NJ (Clifton, Caldwell and Cranford), PA (Palisades), FL (Miami, Florida Bible Christian School and Montverde Academy), and Canada (L’école des ursulines in Québec City). National Board Certified Teacher in Early/Middle Childhood Music. Additional training in Suzuki pedagogy, piano, chamber music, music theory and dictation, alternative styles and improvisation. Currently a member of the Florida Symphony Youth Orchestra conducting staff, professional violist in the Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra, and professional violinist in central Florida. 5th summer at E/C
Bachelor of Music in Music Education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Master of Music in Music Education for the Eastman School of Music (composition concentration with Samuel Adler) and a…
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Michael Klyce
Master of Music, Florida State University (graduate teaching assistant); Bachelor of Music, Vanderbilt University; studies with Shannon Thomas, Carolyn Huebl, Libby Armour; performances with Memphis Symphony Orchestra, Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra, Florida State University Symphony Orchestra, Vanderbilt University Symphony Orchestra, Madeline Island Chamber Music Festival, Brevard Summer Music Festival; Memphis Youth Symphony and Germantown Symphony Young Artists Concerto Competition winner; additional training in Suzuki pedagogy, music composition, Alexander Technique, and vocal performance; 4th summer at E/C.
Master of Music, Florida State University (graduate teaching assistant); Bachelor of Music, Vanderbilt University; studies with Shannon Thomas, Carolyn Huebl, Libby Armour; performances with Memphis Symphony Orchestra, Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra,…
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Rae Baker
Current Master’s Student in Cello Performance at Georgia State University, studies with Dr. Alexis Lee (Juilliard and Boston University alum); Bachelor of Music Education from Columbus State University in Columbus, GA, studies with Wendy Warner (former student of Mstislav Rostropovich). Experienced soloist, chamber musician, orchestral performer, and improvisor; additional work in band/studio settings. Influences include classical, gospel, R&B, neo-soul, jazz, and contemporary Christian. Performances at Carnegie Hall, Atlanta Symphony Hall, Spivey Hall, and Legacy Hall. Masterclasses with Wendy Warner, Astrid Schween, Daniel Laufer, and Terry King. Teaches privately and serves as a cello clinician for schools throughout the Atlanta area. 1st summer at E/C.
Current Master’s Student in Cello Performance at Georgia State University, studies with Dr. Alexis Lee (Juilliard and Boston University alum); Bachelor of Music Education from Columbus State University in Columbus,…
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Ruth Klukoff
Violin teacher at the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music. Bachelor of Music in Violin Performance, Indiana University. Studied with Paul Bliss, James Buswell, Sally Thomas, and Yair Kless. Previous performance as section violin in Opera Tampa. 4th summer at E/C.
Violin teacher at the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music. Bachelor of Music in Violin Performance, Indiana University. Studied with Paul Bliss, James Buswell, Sally Thomas, and Yair Kless. Previous performance as…
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Sophie Paul
Cello Faculty. Bachelor of Music in Cello Performance, University of Puget Sound; Master of Music in Cello Performance, Boston Conservatory; studied with Rhonda Rider, David Russel, Alistair MacRae, Benjamin Karp; performances with Venus Quartet, Beacon Ensemble, Vibrant Matter Collective, Apollo Orchestra (Boston, MA); Orchestral Recital Series of Tacoma (Tacoma, WA), Puget Sound Professional Artist Series (Tacoma, WA), cello faculty at the Conservatory at Highlands (Newton, MA); teaching artist with Nantucket Island Youth Orchestra (Nantucket, MA); first prize in the Boston Conservatory’s 2024 Honors Chamber Music Competition; performances at Carnegie Hall, Shalin Liu Performance Center, Boston Symphony Hall, Citizens House of Blues; studied four summers at a the Brevard Music Center; fellowships with the Dalí Quartet International Music Festival, the Bach Institute at Emmanuel Music, Music from Salem Chamber Music Festival, and the Harvard Chamber Music Festival; 2nd summer at E/C.
Cello Faculty. Bachelor of Music in Cello Performance, University of Puget Sound; Master of Music in Cello Performance, Boston Conservatory; studied with Rhonda Rider, David Russel, Alistair MacRae, Benjamin Karp;…
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David Wang
Current candidate for Doctorate of Musical Arts in Percussion Performance at Stony Brook University. MM in Percussion from University of Michigan, BM and Performance Certificate from Eastman School of Music; 1st summer at E/C.
Current candidate for Doctorate of Musical Arts in Percussion Performance at Stony Brook University. MM in Percussion from University of Michigan, BM and Performance Certificate from Eastman School of Music;…
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Ofer Cohen
Current Doctor of Musical Arts student in Trombone at Boston University; Performance Certificate from University of Massachusetts Amherst. Master of Music in Trombone, Arizona State University. Bachelor of Music in Trombone, Pennsylvania State University. 4th summer at E/C.
Current Doctor of Musical Arts student in Trombone at Boston University; Performance Certificate from University of Massachusetts Amherst. Master of Music in Trombone, Arizona State University. Bachelor of Music in…
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Patrick Crossland
Doctor of Musical Arts in Trombone Performance, University of Minnesota; Postgraduate Diploma, Solo Recitalist, Royal College of Music; Master of Music in Trombone Performance, Manhattan School of Music; Bachelor of Music in Trombone Performance, University of Southern Mississippi; studies with Marta Hofacre, Per Brevig, Tom Ashworth; performances with Laboratorium (Europe, North America, South America), Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Musikfabrik (Germany, Switzerland); instructor of trombone, chamber music, music theory, musicianship, jazz history, improvisation, new music ensemble, University of Maryland Baltimore County; 8th summer at E/C.
Doctor of Musical Arts in Trombone Performance, University of Minnesota; Postgraduate Diploma, Solo Recitalist, Royal College of Music; Master of Music in Trombone Performance, Manhattan School of Music; Bachelor of…
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Peter Kenagy
Professional jazz trumpet player, bandleader and composer; Leader of the Peter Kenagy Octet, the Mad Monkfish Jazz Orchestra and other small groups, with albums and recordings available on streaming platforms, and over 100 published compositions and arrangements; Jazz Studies faculty at the New England Conservatory; Professor, Berklee College of Music, teaching ear training and music history; Additional teaching at MIT, MassArt, Holy Cross, and NEC Prep; Conductor, clinician and adjudicator in MMEA and collegiate festivals; Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.), University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, student of Tito Carrillo and Ronald Romm, winner of Nicholas Temperley Award for Excellence in a Dissertation; M.M. in Jazz Studies at the New England Conservatory; B.M. in Jazz Studies at the New England Conservatory, student of Charles Schlueter (Boston Symphony Orchestra) and Bob Brookmeyer; 8th summer at E/C.
Professional jazz trumpet player, bandleader and composer; Leader of the Peter Kenagy Octet, the Mad Monkfish Jazz Orchestra and other small groups, with albums and recordings available on streaming platforms,…
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Carlos Hernandez, D. A.
Doctorate in Orchestral Conducting at Ball State University (Muncie, IN); Master of Music in Orchestral Conducting, Master of Science in Music Education, Bachelor of Music in Music Education from Florida International University. Born and raised in Miami, Florida. Joy, purposeful engagement, rigor, social consciousness & ensemble empowerment are a few guiding principles in his conversations with musicians about and through high quality music experiences. Carlos aims to provide transformative experiences for musicians audiences in and out of the performance hall. 4th summer at E/C.
Doctorate in Orchestral Conducting at Ball State University (Muncie, IN); Master of Music in Orchestral Conducting, Master of Science in Music Education, Bachelor of Music in Music Education from Florida…
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Lindsay Gassman
Masters student in Instrumental Conducting at University of Florida; Bachelor in Music Education with Clarinet Performance Certificate, University of Florida; studies with David Waybright and Mitchell Estrin; current assistant conductor of UF Symphonic Band and Clarinet Choir; short-term assistant middle school band director in 2022, Gainesville, FL; private clarinet instructor, performances with UF Wind Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, Gainesville Pops, FMEA All-State Intercollegiate Band (Tampa, FL); member, Tau Beta Sigma National Honorary Band Sorority, National Association for Music Education; clarinet, piano; 4th summer at E/C.
Masters student in Instrumental Conducting at University of Florida; Bachelor in Music Education with Clarinet Performance Certificate, University of Florida; studies with David Waybright and Mitchell Estrin; current assistant conductor…
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Nicole Mathias
Bachelor of Music Education, focus in Middle/High School Choral Education, Penn State University, University Park, PA; studies with Dr. Rachael Copeland, Dr. Brian Nichols, Dr. Christopher Kiver; performances with Penn State Concert Choir; chorus and general music teacher, Tompkins Square Middle School; member, American Choral Directors Association, National Association for Music Education, Pennsylvania Music Educators Association.
Bachelor of Music Education, focus in Middle/High School Choral Education, Penn State University, University Park, PA; studies with Dr. Rachael Copeland, Dr. Brian Nichols, Dr. Christopher Kiver; performances with Penn…
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Rueff Frazao
Director of Strings, Orange County Public Schools, Orlando FL. Master of Music in Orchestral Conducting, Oklahoma City University; Bachelor of Music in Music Education, University of Central Florida. 1st summer at E/C.
Director of Strings, Orange County Public Schools, Orlando FL. Master of Music in Orchestral Conducting, Oklahoma City University; Bachelor of Music in Music Education, University of Central Florida. 1st summer…
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Daniel Neer
Voice Faculty. Doctoral studies and Specialist in Music, University of Michigan; Masters in Voice Performance, The Royal Academy of Music (London, England); Bachelor of Music, The Ohio State University. Memorable solo stage and concert credits include Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, The Kennedy Center, Apollo Theater, Radio City Music Hall, Guggenheim Works & Process, Chicago Art Institute, National Sawdust, Royal Opera House Covent Garden (London), Notre Dame Cathedral (Paris), Tramway (Glasgow), Salon Stolz (Graz, Austria), Antonín Dvořák Theatre (Ostrava, Czech Republic), music festivals in Aspen, Bar Harbor, BAM New Wave (Brooklyn), and Prototype (NYC), as well as cast member of two original Broadway productions. Performances with Rebel Baroque Orchestra, Experiments in Opera, Metropolis Ensemble, American Repertory Theatre, Music-Theatre Group, Lotte Lehmann Foundation, Mark Morris Dance Group, Miller Theatre Composer Portraits, and American Opera Projects. Currently on faculty of Temple University and Mannes School of Music (Prep Division) of The New School. Past teaching includes Peabody Conservatory, National Children’s Chorus, American Musical and Dramatic Academy, and Kenyon College. Philadelphia is home. 1st summer at E/C.
Voice Faculty. Doctoral studies and Specialist in Music, University of Michigan; Masters in Voice Performance, The Royal Academy of Music (London, England); Bachelor of Music, The Ohio State University. Memorable…
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Nicole Mathias
Bachelor of Music Education, focus in Middle/High School Choral Education, Penn State University, University Park, PA; studies with Dr. Rachael Copeland, Dr. Brian Nichols, Dr. Christopher Kiver; performances with Penn State Concert Choir; chorus and general music teacher, Tompkins Square Middle School; member, American Choral Directors Association, National Association for Music Education, Pennsylvania Music Educators Association.
Bachelor of Music Education, focus in Middle/High School Choral Education, Penn State University, University Park, PA; studies with Dr. Rachael Copeland, Dr. Brian Nichols, Dr. Christopher Kiver; performances with Penn…
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CG Medina
Professional Studies Diploma, Mannes College the New School for Music, Master of Music in Clarinet Performance, Manhattan School of Music; Bachelor of Music in Music Education, the University of North Carolina at Greensboro; clarinet studies with Charles Neidich, Ayako Oshima, Kelly Burke, Sandy Mosteller, chamber music studies with David Krakauer, Judith Mendenhall, Scott Rawls, Brooks Whitehouse; performances with Merkin Hall, Carnegie Hall, Symphony Space, Avery Fisher Hall, Chamber Music Silicon Valley, Chamber Music Society of New Paltz, International Festival for Contemporary Performance, Summer Institute for Contemporary Performance Practice, and the Norfolk Chamber Music Festival; current Nyack College, Village Community School, Brooklyn New School in New York City. 3rd summer at E/C.
Professional Studies Diploma, Mannes College the New School for Music, Master of Music in Clarinet Performance, Manhattan School of Music; Bachelor of Music in Music Education, the University of North…
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Chadley Sexton-Simmons
Master of Arts in Music Education, New York University; Bachelor of Music in Saxophone Performance, New York University; studies with Timothy Ruedeman, Paul Cohen; performances with New York University Wind Ensemble, New York University Saxophone Ensemble, Manhattan School of Music Saxophone Ensemble, Queens College Saxophone Ensemble; private saxophone and woodwind instructor, elementary music teacher in NYC Department of Education. 4th summer at E/C.
Master of Arts in Music Education, New York University; Bachelor of Music in Saxophone Performance, New York University; studies with Timothy Ruedeman, Paul Cohen; performances with New York University Wind…
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Jocelyn Faison
Undergraduate study in Music, University of Maryland, Prince George’s Community College; studied with Mark Hill, Noelle Drewes; Private Instructor at Expressions Music Academy, Music for Life; 5th summer at E/C.
Undergraduate study in Music, University of Maryland, Prince George’s Community College; studied with Mark Hill, Noelle Drewes; Private Instructor at Expressions Music Academy, Music for Life; 5th summer at E/C.
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Lindsay Gassman
Masters student in Instrumental Conducting at University of Florida; Bachelor in Music Education with Clarinet Performance Certificate, University of Florida; studies with David Waybright and Mitchell Estrin; current assistant conductor of UF Symphonic Band and Clarinet Choir; short-term assistant middle school band director in 2022, Gainesville, FL; private clarinet instructor, performances with UF Wind Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, Gainesville Pops, FMEA All-State Intercollegiate Band (Tampa, FL); member, Tau Beta Sigma National Honorary Band Sorority, National Association for Music Education; clarinet, piano; 4th summer at E/C.
Masters student in Instrumental Conducting at University of Florida; Bachelor in Music Education with Clarinet Performance Certificate, University of Florida; studies with David Waybright and Mitchell Estrin; current assistant conductor…
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Rose Anahita Khorsandi
Master of Music, University of Nebraska Lincoln, Glenn Korff School of Music. Studied at Longy School of Music. Bachelor of Music, with honors, University of Denver, Lamont School of Music; studies with John Bailey, Sooyun Kim, Julie Thornton, Monica Williams; performer at Hayward La Honda, Credo Music, Wisconsin Flute Festival, Panoramic Flutist, Flauti al Castello; member, Sigma Alpha Iota, National Flute Association; taught with El Sistema Somerville, iPlay; certified CPR, First Aid; 5th summer at E/C.
Master of Music, University of Nebraska Lincoln, Glenn Korff School of Music. Studied at Longy School of Music. Bachelor of Music, with honors, University of Denver, Lamont School of Music;…
Faculty Archives
Browse through the tabs to see our staff over the past few years.
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Aakash Sridhar
Masters of Music in Jazz Piano Performance, University of North Texas, Teaching Assistant. Piano faculty, Swarnabhoomi Academy of Music, Chennai, India. Music Analyst, Ubisoft India Studios. Bachelors of Music in Contemporary Writing and Production, Berklee College of Music. Performances as sideman/bandleader locally and internationally. Performances with Berklee Indian Ensemble. 3rd Summer at E/C.
Masters of Music in Jazz Piano Performance, University of North Texas, Teaching Assistant. Piano faculty, Swarnabhoomi Academy of Music, Chennai, India. Music Analyst, Ubisoft India Studios. Bachelors of Music in…
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David Lecuyer
Master of Music in Piano Performance, Shenandoah University; Graduate Performance Diploma, Peabody Institute, Johns Hopkins University. Bachelor of Music, Université de Sherbrooke, Canada. Studies with John O’Conor, Alexander Shtarkman, Richard Goode, André Laplante, and Jean-Efflam Bavouzet. Prizewinner of the Canadian Music Competition, Festival-Concours of Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke University Concerto Competition, and the Mary Graham Lasley Competition. Recent performance for the Japanese Ambassador. Founding member of the Setas Piano Trio, first-prize winner at the Plowman Competition. Collaborative pianist at Shenandoah University and rehearsal pianist for the Maryland Choral Society. 1st summer at E/C.
Master of Music in Piano Performance, Shenandoah University; Graduate Performance Diploma, Peabody Institute, Johns Hopkins University. Bachelor of Music, Université de Sherbrooke, Canada. Studies with John O’Conor, Alexander Shtarkman, Richard…
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Francine Cancian
Graduate Student in Piano Performance, University of Wyoming; Works as teacher and collaborative pianist at UW; Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance, University of Campinas, SP Brazil; Festivals include: VIII Piracicaba International Piano Festival (Brazil), Performa Clavis International Symposium (Brazil), Music Workshop of Curitiba (Brazil), Backa Palanka Inernational Festival (Serbia) and V National Meeting of cultural accessibility (Brazil). 1st summer at E/C.
Graduate Student in Piano Performance, University of Wyoming; Works as teacher and collaborative pianist at UW; Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance, University of Campinas, SP Brazil; Festivals include: VIII…
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Jesús Fuentes
Doctor of Musical Arts candidate, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Master of Music in Jazz Piano Performance, Texas Tech University; Bachelor of Music, Commercial Music, University of Texas at El Paso; performances with Tom Harrell, Allen Vizzutti, Jaleel Shaw, Jiggs Wigham, The Glenn Miller Orchestra, Winnipeg Jazz Festival, Champaign-Urbana Jazz Festival, Orcus O Dis (metal band), accompanied artists such as Joe Ely, Mac Davis, Ian Moore, and Il Divo; Doctoral Fellowship and instructor of group piano and jazz keyboard, University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana; sponsored by the Promising Artists of the 21st Century Jazz Program to travel to Colombia as a member of the UTEP Jazz Quartet to perform and give masterclasses; recipient, 2015 Presser Undergraduate Scholar Award at the University of Texas at El Paso.
Doctor of Musical Arts candidate, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Master of Music in Jazz Piano Performance, Texas Tech University; Bachelor of Music, Commercial Music, University of Texas at El…
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Josiah Stocker
Doctor of Musical Arts in Collaborative Piano, University of Maryland, College Park, MD; Master of Music in Accompanying, and Bachelor of Music in Keyboard Performance, University of Idaho, Moscow, ID; studies with Rita Sloan, Jay Mauchley, Jan Rowen Music, performances with St. Rose Camerata (Albany, NY), Aspen Philharmonic (Aspen, CO), Aspen Contemporary Ensemble (Aspen, CO), ECU Loessin Playhouse (Greenville, NC), Interlochen Summer Dance Ensemble (Interlochen, MI), Idaho Repertory Theatre (Moscow, ID); Collaborative Pianist and Vocal Coach, The College of St. Rose (Albany, NY), East Carolina University (Greenville, NC).
Doctor of Musical Arts in Collaborative Piano, University of Maryland, College Park, MD; Master of Music in Accompanying, and Bachelor of Music in Keyboard Performance, University of Idaho, Moscow, ID;…
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Madalina-Claudia Danila
Doctor of Musical Arts in Piano Performance candidate, Temple University, Philadelphia; Master of Music in Chamber Music, Temple University, Philadelphia; Master of Music and Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance, National University of Music Bucharest, Romania, studies with Josu de Solaun, Lambert Orkis, Sara Davis Buechner; performances with Ad Astra Piano Duo (Romania); Chamber Music Assistant, National University of Music Bucharest; internship, Temple University.
Doctor of Musical Arts in Piano Performance candidate, Temple University, Philadelphia; Master of Music in Chamber Music, Temple University, Philadelphia; Master of Music and Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance,…
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Nathan Vondergeest
Faculty Member. Master of Music in Piano Performance candidate, University of South Carolina. Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance, University of Maryland, College Park, MD; studies with Nicholas Susi. Studied with Mayron Tsong, Stephen Taylor, Alan Rudell; certified lifeguard, CPR; 4th summer at E/C.
Faculty Member. Master of Music in Piano Performance candidate, University of South Carolina. Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance, University of Maryland, College Park, MD; studies with Nicholas Susi. Studied…
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Nora Mello
Doctor of Musical Arts candidate in Piano Performance, Cognate in Piano Pedagogy, Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, TX; Master of Music in Piano Performance with Distinction, DePaul University, Chicago, IL; Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance, Bachelor of Arts in Marketing, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI; studies with Tamas Ungar, George Vatchnadze, Deborah Moriarty, performances at Weill Recital Hall (Carnegie Hall), Orford Music Academy, Internationale Sommerakademie Ettal (Ettal, Germany), Centro Studi Carlo Della Giacoma (Todi, Italy), Brevard Music Festival (Brevard, North Carolina), Encore Chamber Music Festival (Cleveland, Ohio), performances with DePaul Symphony Orchestra (Chicago, Illinois), DePaul Wind Ensemble (Chicago, Illinois), Piano Faculty, DePaul University-Community Music Division, Chicago, IL, Graduate Assistant in Piano, Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, TX.
Doctor of Musical Arts candidate in Piano Performance, Cognate in Piano Pedagogy, Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, TX; Master of Music in Piano Performance with Distinction, DePaul University, Chicago, IL;…
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Amy Miller
Doctor of Musical Arts candidate, University of Miami (Henry Mancini Fellow and teaching assistant for the Donna Shalala Musicreach program); Master of Music, University of Texas, El Paso; Bachelor of Music, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor; studies with Igor Zubkovsky, Loran Stephenson (as a member of the National Symphony Youth Fellowship Program), Anthony Elliott, Zuill Bailey, Ross Harbaugh; performances with the Interlochen Center for the Performing Arts, Meadowmount School of Music, Sitka Alaska Cello Seminar Festival, Adrian Symphony (MI), Alexandria Symphony (VA), El Paso Symphony, Las Cruces Symphony; private teacher; member, American String Teachers Association, D.C. Federation of Musicians.
Doctor of Musical Arts candidate, University of Miami (Henry Mancini Fellow and teaching assistant for the Donna Shalala Musicreach program); Master of Music, University of Texas, El Paso; Bachelor of…
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Gavon Peck
Yoga Instructor. Graduate Performance Diploma and Master of Music in Viola Performance, Peabody Conservatory, Baltimore, MD; Bachelor of Music in Viola Performance, Utah State University, Logan, UT; studies with Victoria Chiang, Bradley Ottesen; performances with Chamber Encounters (Baltimore, MD), Kennedy String Quartet (DC), York Symphony (sub, York, PA), principal viola, Peabody Conductor’s Orchestra, Symphony, Chamber, Studio, and Modern Orchestras under the batons of Marin Alsop, Joseph Young, David Zinman, and Michael Hersch; Studio Assistant (Peabody) for Victoria Chiang, Graduate Assistant (Peabody) for Elizabeth Tolbert (head of Ethnomusicology), David Gutkin (Musicology), Michael Kannen (head of Chamber Music), Teaching Assistant (USU) for Christopher Scheer (head of Musicology), Rika Asai (Musicology), Joanna Zattiero (Musicology), Mark Emile (General Music); Viola Instructor, Baltimore Bows; Undergraduate Writing Fellow (USU) for Dr. Christopher Scheer; Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) – 200, ACE Fitness Certified Group Fitness Instructor; certified CPR, First Aid.
Yoga Instructor. Graduate Performance Diploma and Master of Music in Viola Performance, Peabody Conservatory, Baltimore, MD; Bachelor of Music in Viola Performance, Utah State University, Logan, UT; studies with Victoria…
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Juan Camilo Romero
Bachelor of Music in Contemporary Writing and Production, Berklee College of Music. Blues, Rock and metal player with live performance experience in his hometown of Bogotá, Colombia. Performances with Miguel Núñez (Pablo Milanés musical director), Pavel Núñez (Dominican Singer-songwriter) and Gilberto Santa Rosa. Rock producer, composer and orchestrator for media. 1st Summer at E/C.
Bachelor of Music in Contemporary Writing and Production, Berklee College of Music. Blues, Rock and metal player with live performance experience in his hometown of Bogotá, Colombia. Performances with Miguel…
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Kamran Curlin
Senior, Bachelor of Arts in History and Bachelor of Music in Jazz Double Bass Performance, Oberlin College and Conservatory, Oberlin, OH; studies with Gerald Cannon, Peter Dominguez, Gary Bartz, Billie Hart, Jay Ashby.
Senior, Bachelor of Arts in History and Bachelor of Music in Jazz Double Bass Performance, Oberlin College and Conservatory, Oberlin, OH; studies with Gerald Cannon, Peter Dominguez, Gary Bartz, Billie…
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Kurt Morrow
Masters of Music in Jazz Studies, University of North Texas. Bass player in United States Air Force Band in Georgia and Japan. Bass player with Topeka Symphony. Toured with A Salute to Glenn Miller. Multiple clinicians and masterclasses with jazz greats. 1st summer at E/C.
Masters of Music in Jazz Studies, University of North Texas. Bass player in United States Air Force Band in Georgia and Japan. Bass player with Topeka Symphony. Toured with A Salute…
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Lauretta Werner
Doctor of Musical Arts in Violin Performance, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV; Master of Music in Suzuki Violin Pedagogy, Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY; Bachelor of Music in Violin Performance, Ohio University, Athens, OH; studies with Stephen Miahky, Solomiya Ivakhiv, Susan Waterbury, Carrie Reuning-Hummel and Mikylah Myers; performances with Pastiche String Quartet (Farmville, VA), Montani String Quartet (Interlochen, MI), Interlochen Summer Arts Camp Faculty Performances (Interlochen, MI), RVA Baroque (Richmond, VA), Roanoke Symphony (Roanoke, VA), and Lynchburg Symphony (Lynchburg, VA); taught as Lecturer of Violin at West Virginia University (Morgantown, WV), Suzuki Violin Teacher at the Pittsburgh Music Academy and the Hope Academy of Music and the Arts (Pittsburgh, PA), and Violin and Quartet Teaching Fellow at Interlochen Summer Arts Camp (Interlochen, MI); current faculty member at Longwood University, Assistant Professor of Strings (Farmville, VA); 1st summer at E/C.
Doctor of Musical Arts in Violin Performance, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV; Master of Music in Suzuki Violin Pedagogy, Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY; Bachelor of Music in Violin Performance, Ohio…
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Luis Castro
DMA candidate at Louisiana State University; Master of Music in Cello Performance at Louisiana State University; Bachelor of Music in Cello Performance at Universidad Experimental de las Artes in Caracas, Venezuela. Performances with symphonies in US and Venezuela, including the Youth National Orchestra of Venezuela under the baton of Gustavo Dudamel. 1st summer at E/C.
DMA candidate at Louisiana State University; Master of Music in Cello Performance at Louisiana State University; Bachelor of Music in Cello Performance at Universidad Experimental de las Artes in Caracas,…
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Noah Berman
Bachelor of Music in Jazz Guitar, Eastman School of Music, Rochester, NY; performances with Kevin Norton, Steve LaSpina, Bobby Previte, Cibo Matto, Sean Lennon, Pat Sansone (Wilco), Nels Cline (Wilco), Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, performs on The Planters movie soundtrack (available on Amazon Prime); Performing Arts Faculty, Berwick Academy (South Berwick, ME).
Bachelor of Music in Jazz Guitar, Eastman School of Music, Rochester, NY; performances with Kevin Norton, Steve LaSpina, Bobby Previte, Cibo Matto, Sean Lennon, Pat Sansone (Wilco), Nels Cline (Wilco),…
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Sam Vodopia
Bachelor of Music, Stony Brook University; Studies with Dr. Joanna Kaczorowska; performances with Stony Brook University Orchestra, Metropolitan Youth Orchestra, jazz ensembles (as pianist and violinist), rock bands; composer of music for string ensembles, solo violin, and piano; interest in music theory and improvisation as both a performer and educator, incorporates Suzuki and Dounis methods in violin teaching.
Bachelor of Music, Stony Brook University; Studies with Dr. Joanna Kaczorowska; performances with Stony Brook University Orchestra, Metropolitan Youth Orchestra, jazz ensembles (as pianist and violinist), rock bands; composer of…
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Arda Cabaoglu DMA
Doctor of Musical Arts in Trumpet Performance and Literature, Eastman School of Music, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY; Master of Music, Advanced Course in Interpretation of Music Performance, Malmö Academy of Music, Lund University, Malmö, Sweden; Master of Music, Dr. Erol Üçer Center for Advanced Studies in Music, Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul, Turkey; Bachelor of Music, Istanbul State Conservatory, Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University, Istanbul, Turkey; studies with James Thompson, Håkan Hardenberger, Bo Nilsson, Olle Sjöberg, Erden Bilgen; performances with New Manhattan Sinfonietta (principal trumpet, New York, NY), Eastman Wind Ensemble (Rochester, NY), Malmö Symphony (Sweden), Istanbul Philharmonic (Istanbul, TR), Presidential Symphony Orchestra, Bilkent Symphony Orchestra (Ankara, TR), Ensemble Échappé, Talea Ensemble, Oratorio Society of New York, Brass at Cathedral of St. John The Divine (New York, NY), The Ritsos Project (Samos, Greece), MIAM Modern Music Ensemble (Istanbul, TR), European Brass Ensemble (Stift-Melk, Austria), Fremantle Chamber Orchestra (Perth, Australia); Adjunct Faculty Member, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Department of the Arts (Troy, NY); Secondary Instructor, University of Rochester, Eastman School of Music (Rochester, NY), Istanbul State Conservatory, Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University (Istanbul, TR), substitute teacher, Manhattan School of Music, Pre-College Music (New York, NY), New York University Steinhardt, Department of Music and Performing Arts Professions (New York, NY); member, International Trumpet Guild (ITG) and Euro-ITG, Historic Brass Society, American Musicology Society, College Music Society; 3rd summer at E/C.
Doctor of Musical Arts in Trumpet Performance and Literature, Eastman School of Music, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY; Master of Music, Advanced Course in Interpretation of Music Performance, Malmö Academy…
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Derek Wohl
Doctor of Musical Arts in Percussion Performance, Boston University. Master of Music in Percussion, Montclair State University. Bachelor of Music in Percussion, Ithaca College. Production Manager and performances with the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra. Attended camp as a camper. 4th summer as staff at E/C.
Doctor of Musical Arts in Percussion Performance, Boston University. Master of Music in Percussion, Montclair State University. Bachelor of Music in Percussion, Ithaca College. Production Manager and performances with the…
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John Tedeschi
Master of Arts in Music Performance, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana PA. Bachelor of Music in Percussion Performance, Western Connecticut State University, Danbury CT. Will be starting a post graduate certificate in music composition and then continue on to a DMA program. Studied with Ron Horner, Brian Tychinski, Chad Heiny, Michael Kingan, Doug Perry, Greg Haynes, Matt Wilson, Steve Johns. Jazz artists worked with: Alton Merrill, Roxy Coss, Geoff Keezer, Ron Carter, Christian Sands, Avery Sharpe, Jean Caze, Wycliffe Gordon, Nicole Zuraitis, Melinda Rodriguez, and Alexis Cole. Maintained a private studio within the IUP Community division. Freelance Percussionist, Composer, and Educator. Vast experience in orchestras, jazz big bands, combos, Rock bands, studio musician and pit orchestras. Eagle Scout and vivid Yankees and Chief’s fan. 3rd Summer at E/C.
Master of Arts in Music Performance, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana PA. Bachelor of Music in Percussion Performance, Western Connecticut State University, Danbury CT. Will be starting a post graduate…
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Stephen Wadsack
Professor of Trumpet and Director of Jazz Ensembles at Wright State University (Dayton, OH); Master of Music in Trumpet Performance, University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM); Bachelor of Music Education, University of Wyoming (Laramie, WY); previously on faculty at Wilmington College (OH) and Thomas More University (KY); performance experience with the Cincinnati Symphony May Festival (OH), Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra (OH), Lexington Philharmonic (KY), Blue Ash Montgomery Symphony (OH), Richmond Symphony Orchestra (IN), Kentucky Symphony Orchestra, and Wyoming Symphony Orchestra; member, International Trumpet Guild.
Professor of Trumpet and Director of Jazz Ensembles at Wright State University (Dayton, OH); Master of Music in Trumpet Performance, University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM); Bachelor of Music…
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Steven Cozzuli
Bachelor of Music in Performance, Oberlin Conservatory of Music. Teaching Assistant and Master of Music candidate, University of Wyoming; studies with Roy Poper, David Wharton, and Mike Miller. Previous Brass Instructor at Northern Ohio Youth Orchestras and Willow Arts, Westlake, OH. Current Instructor of Record for Brass Chamber Music at the University of Wyoming. Wide variety of performance experience including principal trumpet in Carnegie and Severance Hall, solo trumpet in opera pits, solo trumpet in Contemporary Music Ensembles, horn-line for big bands, and various musical theatre pit performances, including Interlakes Summer Theatre in Meredith, NH. Recent international solo and orchestral debuts in France and Spain, along with chamber music residency in Goiana, Brazil; 2nd summer at E/C.
Bachelor of Music in Performance, Oberlin Conservatory of Music. Teaching Assistant and Master of Music candidate, University of Wyoming; studies with Roy Poper, David Wharton, and Mike Miller. Previous Brass…
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Oliver Hagen, DMA
Doctor of Musical Arts in Conducting, Eastman School of Music, Rochester, NY; Master of Music in Conducting, Eastman School of Music, Rochester, NY; Bachelor of Music in Clarinet Performance and Composition, Eastman School of Music, Rochester, NY; Master of Science in Music Education, Hofstra, Long Island, NY; performances as pianist with Third Coast Percussion in Milan, Turin, NYC, and Chicago (Grammy winning album, 2017), and Lucerne Festival Academy Ensemble and Pierre Boulez (Switzerland), performances as conductor and pianist with Ensemble Signal and Steve Reich (NYC), performances as conductor with Ensemble Intercontemporain (Paris), Gerald Alston of the Manhattans, Russell Thompkins, Jr. of the Stylistics, Howard Hewett of Shalamar, American Composers’ Orchestra (NYC), Musicians of the Orchestre national de Lyon (France), East Coast Contemporary Ensemble (Boston and NYC); Conducting and Chamber Music Faculty, Juilliard Preparatory Division (NYC), Director of Orchestras, Newark Academy (Livingston, NJ), Guest Conductor, Tactus Ensemble, Manhattan School of Music (NYC), Guest Conductor, Philharmonic Orchestra, Mannes Preparatory Division (NYC).
Doctor of Musical Arts in Conducting, Eastman School of Music, Rochester, NY; Master of Music in Conducting, Eastman School of Music, Rochester, NY; Bachelor of Music in Clarinet Performance and…
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Crystal Lee
Masters in Choral Conducting, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY; Bachelor’s in music education, SUNY Fredonia, Fredonia, NY; studied with Vernon Huff, Cody Mott, John Warren, Wendy Moy, and Jose (Peppie) Calvar; Performances with Syracuse University Crouse Chorale, Syracuse University Singers, Syracuse University’s Hendricks Chapel Choir, and Syracuse University Oratorio Society; Member of American Choral Directors Association and National Association for Music Education.
Masters in Choral Conducting, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY; Bachelor’s in music education, SUNY Fredonia, Fredonia, NY; studied with Vernon Huff, Cody Mott, John Warren, Wendy Moy, and Jose (Peppie) Calvar;…
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Dina Spyropoulos
Master of Music Choral Conducting, Shenandoah Conservatory (Winchester, VA); Bachelor of Arts Music, Franklin & Marshall College (Lancaster, PA); Conducting studies with Dr. Mathew Oltman, Dr. Austin Thorpe, Mr. Jan Wagner, Dr. Timothy Robblee, Dr. Vince Peterson, Dr. William Wright, Dr. Brian Norcross; Voice Studies with Ms. Gwynne Geyer, Dr. Chelsea Melamed Cushman, Dr. Fotina Naumenko; Director of Choirs and Music Teacher at Chesapeake High School, Former Director of Choirs at Glen Burnie High School; Attended The Choral Chameleon Institute for Composers and Conductors; Member of the American Choral Directors Association, Member of the Maryland Music Educator Association, Member of the National Association for Music Education, 1st summer at E/C.
Master of Music Choral Conducting, Shenandoah Conservatory (Winchester, VA); Bachelor of Arts Music, Franklin & Marshall College (Lancaster, PA); Conducting studies with Dr. Mathew Oltman, Dr. Austin Thorpe, Mr. Jan…
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Drew Young
Master of Music Choral Conducting, Shenandoah Conservatory(Winchester, VA); Bachelor of Arts in Music, Rollins College(Winter Park, FL); Conducting studies with Dr. Mathew Oltman, Dr. Austin Thorpe, Dr. Timothy Robblee, Dr. Vince Peterson, Dr. John V. Sinclair; Voice Studies with Curtis Rayam Jr.; Chorus Master at Le Lycee Français de New York; Music Directing Fellow at Choral Chameleon(New York City, NY); Music Directing Fellow at Empire City Men’s Chorus(New York City, NY); Brother of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Member of The American Choral Directors Association, Member of The International Federation Of Choral Musicians. 2nd Summer At E/C.
Master of Music Choral Conducting, Shenandoah Conservatory(Winchester, VA); Bachelor of Arts in Music, Rollins College(Winter Park, FL); Conducting studies with Dr. Mathew Oltman, Dr. Austin Thorpe, Dr. Timothy Robblee, Dr.…
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Justin Caithaml
PhD student in Music Education, University of Maryland, College Park; Master of Arts in Music and Music Education, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York City; Bachelor of Music Education, Baldwin Wallace University, Berea, OH; Taught middle school and high school choir for seven years outside of Cleveland, OH; Immediate Past President of the Ohio Alliance for Arts Education; Attended the Summer Choral Festival at Westminster Choir College for five summers, studied conducting with Dirk Garner and Joe Miller; 1st summer at E/C
PhD student in Music Education, University of Maryland, College Park; Master of Arts in Music and Music Education, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York City; Bachelor of Music Education, Baldwin…
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Max Shackman
Bachelor of Music in Music Education with a performance certificate, The University of Miami; studies with Prof. Jeannette Thompson, Dr. Amanda Quist, Dr. Carlos Abril; Conducted Choruses at Harrison HS and Mamaroneck HS; Performances with the NYC Master Chorale, Frost Chorale, Frost Jazz Vocal Ensembles, Musical Theatre Ensemble, Phoenyx A Cappella, Voces8 and Kristin Chenowith; Member of WCSMA, NAFME, NYSTEA; 4th summer at E/C
Bachelor of Music in Music Education with a performance certificate, The University of Miami; studies with Prof. Jeannette Thompson, Dr. Amanda Quist, Dr. Carlos Abril; Conducted Choruses at Harrison HS…
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Annie Gordon
Principal Flutist of the Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra, Second Flutist of Queen City Opera, and flutist of the Cincinnati-based woodwind quintet Wayside Winds. Lead Winds Teaching Artist at the El Sistema-inspired youth orchestra program MYCincinnati. Adjunct Professor of Flute at Xavier University. Bachelor of Music degree at Oberlin Conservatory; Master of Music degree at Carnegie Mellon University. 7th Summer at E/C.
Principal Flutist of the Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra, Second Flutist of Queen City Opera, and flutist of the Cincinnati-based woodwind quintet Wayside Winds. Lead Winds Teaching Artist at the El Sistema-inspired…
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Lucas Barry
Master of Music in Saxophone Performance, New England Conservatory (Boston, MA); Bachelor of Arts in Music (Performance), Whitman College (Walla Walla, WA); studies with Ken Radnofsky, Leo Potts, Clark Bondy; performances with North Shore Philharmonic Orchestra, Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra, New England Conservatory Chamber Orchestra, Walla Walla Symphony (Walla Walla, WA), New England Conservatory Wind Ensemble, Siege (hardcore band); current Woodwind Instructor at Shrewsbury Public Schools, Ashland Public Schools, Xaverian Brothers High School, and EKS Music School, member of Thighs (hardcore band); 4th summer at E/C.
Master of Music in Saxophone Performance, New England Conservatory (Boston, MA); Bachelor of Arts in Music (Performance), Whitman College (Walla Walla, WA); studies with Ken Radnofsky, Leo Potts, Clark Bondy;…
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Megan Dillon
Doctor of Musical Arts candidate in Saxophone performance at the New England Conservatory of Music; Masters of Music in saxophone and music theory, with academic honors and a concentration in music education, NEC; Bachelors of Music in music theory, minor in French, with honors, Texas Tech University; High School diploma in Saxophone Performance, with honors, Interlochen Arts Academy. Studies under Kenneth Radnofsky. Teaching Assistant at NEC in counterpoint, music theory, and the saxophone studio. Teaches saxophone, clarinet, and piano for the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra Teaching Fellowship program. Concertmaster of the NEC saxophone ensemble and soprano chair of the Enigma Quartet. Saxophone arrangements published by RC Editions. Studied theory and pedagogy under Roger Graybill and Lyle Davidson. Member of the North American Saxophone Alliance.
Doctor of Musical Arts candidate in Saxophone performance at the New England Conservatory of Music; Masters of Music in saxophone and music theory, with academic honors and a concentration in…
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Oliver Hagen, DMA
Doctor of Musical Arts in Conducting, Eastman School of Music, Rochester, NY; Master of Music in Conducting, Eastman School of Music, Rochester, NY; Bachelor of Music in Clarinet Performance and Composition, Eastman School of Music, Rochester, NY; Master of Science in Music Education, Hofstra, Long Island, NY; performances as pianist with Third Coast Percussion in Milan, Turin, NYC, and Chicago (Grammy winning album, 2017), and Lucerne Festival Academy Ensemble and Pierre Boulez (Switzerland), performances as conductor and pianist with Ensemble Signal and Steve Reich (NYC), performances as conductor with Ensemble Intercontemporain (Paris), Gerald Alston of the Manhattans, Russell Thompkins, Jr. of the Stylistics, Howard Hewett of Shalamar, American Composers’ Orchestra (NYC), Musicians of the Orchestre national de Lyon (France), East Coast Contemporary Ensemble (Boston and NYC); Conducting and Chamber Music Faculty, Juilliard Preparatory Division (NYC), Director of Orchestras, Newark Academy (Livingston, NJ), Guest Conductor, Tactus Ensemble, Manhattan School of Music (NYC), Guest Conductor, Philharmonic Orchestra, Mannes Preparatory Division (NYC).
Doctor of Musical Arts in Conducting, Eastman School of Music, Rochester, NY; Master of Music in Conducting, Eastman School of Music, Rochester, NY; Bachelor of Music in Clarinet Performance and…