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Robert Isaacs, Session II - Robert Isaacs is the newly appointed director of choral activities at Cornell University, a position generously supported by Priscilla E. Browning. Prior to his arrival at Cornell, Robert ran choral programs at Princeton University and the Manhattan School of Music, and served as interim director of the National Youth Choir of Great Britain.Read full bio…
Ida Kavafian, Session I - Internationally acclaimed as a violist as well as violinist, Ida Kavafian is an artist-member of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center and former violinist of the Beaux Arts Trio. She performs as a soloist; in recital with her sister, Ani; as a guest with distinguished ensembles; and as artistic director of Music from Angel Fire in New Mexico. She is founder of the Bravo! Colorado festival and cofounder of the chamber ensembles Tashi and Opus One.Read full bio…
Joseph Silverstein, Session II - A 1950 Curtis graduate, Joseph Silverstein began his musical studies with his father, Bernard. He continued with Josef Gingold, and, at Curtis, studied with Efrem Zimbalist and Veda Reynolds. He then held positions with the orchestras of Houston, Philadelphia, and Denver before joining the Boston Symphony Orchestra in 1955 as its youngest player.Read full bio…
Brett Deubner, Master Class and Concert with Amanda Harberg, Piano - July 25 - Brett Deubner, one of this generation’s most accomplished violists, has inspired worldwide critical acclaim for his powerful intensity and sumptuous tone. The Strad noted Brett Deubner’s playing for it’s “infectious capriciousness” while the Fanfare Magazine reviewed his most recent recording of Andrew Rudin’s concerto on the Centaur label with equal praise. Read full bio…
Steven Reineke, Session I - Steven Reineke’s boundless enthusiasm and exceptional artistry have made him one of the nation’s most sought-after pops conductors, composers and arrangers. Mr. Reineke is the Music Director of The New York Pops at Carnegie Hall, Principal Pops Conductor of the National Symphony Orchestra at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, and Principal Pops Conductor of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra.Read full bio…
Joseph Silverstein, Session II - A 1950 Curtis graduate, Joseph Silverstein began his musical studies with his father, Bernard. He continued with Josef Gingold, and, at Curtis, studied with Efrem Zimbalist and Veda Reynolds. He then held positions with the orchestras of Houston, Philadelphia, and Denver before joining the Boston Symphony Orchestra in 1955 as its youngest player.Read full bio…
Carter Brey, Session I - Carter Brey was appointed Principal Cello, The Fan Fox and Leslie R. Samuels Chair, of the New York Philharmonic in 1996. He made his official subscription debut with the Orchestra in May 1997 performing Tchaikovsky’s Rococo Variations under the direction of then Music Director Kurt Masur, and has since performed as soloist each season..Read full bio…
Sam Coles, Session II- Flute Samuel Coles was educated at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, and at the Paris Conservatoire winning the Premier Prix in 1987. His many other awards include first prize in both the Scheveningen International Flute Competition in Holland and the National Flute Association Young Artists Competition in San Diego and 2nd Prize in the Jean Pierre Rampal Competition 1987.Read full bio…
Scott Bell with Larry Allen, Session I- Scott Bell holds the Mr. and Mrs. William E. Rinehart endowed oboe chair with the Pittsburgh Symphony of which he has been a member since 1992. Having starting playing the oboe in the public school band program in Fairfield, Iowa, he attended the Cleveland Institute of Music where he studied with celebrated oboist, John Mack.Read full bio…
Donny McCaslin, Session I - “Tenor player Donny McCaslin aims high on Soar and rather gloriously hits all his targets” - All About Jazz
Donny McCaslin launched 2004 with a new CD, balancing his career as bandleader with work as one of New York’s most in-demand tenor saxophonists. On his latest Arabesque release, “The Way Through,” the Brooklyn-based artist continues to defy label, proving he can unearth musical truth in any medium.Read full bio…
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William Short, Session I - Bassoonist William Short was recently appointed Principal Bassoon of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra. He previously served in the same capacity with the Delaware Symphony Orchestra and has also performed with the Houston Symphony and Philadelphia Orchestra.Read full bio…
Mark Kellogg, Session I - Mark Kellogg is Associate Professor of Trombone, Euphonium, and Brass Chamber Music at the Eastman School of Music. A faculty member since 1991, Mr. Kellogg teaches trombone, euphonium, alto trombone, and jazz trombone, and coordinates the brass chamber music program. An active performer, he also holds the position of Principal Trombone of the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra.Read full bio…
Phil Giampietro, Session I - Originally from Cheshire, Connecticut, Phil Giampietro received his M.M. in Euphonium Performance from the University of North Texas, where he studied with world renowned soloist and educator Dr. Brian Bowman. He also holds a dual B.M. Degree in Music Education and Euphonium Performance from Ithaca CollegeRead full bio…
David Saltzman, Session I - David Saltzman has been the Principal Tuba player of the Toledo Symphony since 2007. He has also been the Adjunct Associate Professor of Tuba and Euphonium at Bowling Green State University for the same period of time. In 2011 David joined the Glimmerglass Opera Festival based in Cooperstown, NY as their Principal Tuba player for their summer Opera series Read full bio…
John Riley, Session II -In 1976, he moved to New York City and was soon called to join the Woody Herman Band. Following that great experience, John returned to New York and began freelancing with a wide spectrum of world class musicians including Stan Getz, Milt Jackson, Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie, John Scofield, Bob Mintzer, Gary Peacock, Mike Stern, Joe Lovano, the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, the Carnegie Hall Jazz Band, John Patitucci, Bob Berg, and many others.
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