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The International School of Music's faculty is made up of highly
qualified and talented performers and teachers with worldwide
concert and pedagogical experience. Faculty members go through an
extensive interview and audition process before being accepted to
teach at the ISM. Many hold masters and doctorate degrees from the
most acclaimed and respected music conservatories and are dedicated
and passionate about their art and teaching. They bring warmth,
energy, enthusiasm and patience in working with children as well as
adults. Our teachers are also members of numerous local and national
music guilds and associations such as Music Teachers National
Association, Maryland Music Teacher Association, American String
Teacher association, National Federation of Musicians, and the
National Guild of Piano teachers/American College of Musicians,
among others.
Percussion/Drums
Joanna Dabrowska
(Percussion) BM – Joanna Dabrowska earned her Bachelor of Music in
Percussion Performance from the Peabody Conservatory. Ms. Dabrowska
is the Principal Timpanist of the Washington Metropolitan
Philharmonic (WMP). In addition to performing with groups such as
the McLean Orchestra, Capital City Symphony, Friday Morning Music
Club, and the Brass of the Potomac, she has performed as a soloist
with the WMP, and the Peabody Wind Ensemble, and premiered many new
works. Many of her students have successfully auditioned for
numerous advanced programs in Maryland, including the Baltimore
School for the Arts, Maryland All State Band, Maryland Youth
Symphony Orchestra, Howard County GT Bands, and various music
festivals.
Glenn W. Sewell (percussion) MM, BME- Glenn Sewell obtained
his Masters in Percussion Performance from Indiana University. His
teaching career includes teaching at various high schools in
Mississippi as well as teaching undergraduate percussion lessons and
music theory at Indiana University. In addition to performing with
such groups as the Washington Symphony Orchestra, McLean Orchestra,
Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic, and the Eclipse Chamber
Orchestra, Glenn has also appeared with the National Symphony
Orchestra.
Clarinet, Saxophone, Flute, Oboe,
Bassoon
Ivan Amir (Flute/Piccolo) BM- Ivan Amir is a
graduate of the University of Maryland, School of Music with a
Bachelor of Music in Flute Performance with a strong emphasis on
Piccolo. Mr. Amir has instructed students of all ages and coached
various ensembles. Ivan has appeared as a soloist with the
University of Maryland Repertoire Orchestra multiple times. Mr. Amir
was also named a finalist in the University of Maryland Concerto
Competition performing Vivaldi’s Concerto for Piccolo in A Minor.
Ivan has also appeared with the National Orchestral Institute
Symphony Orchestra.
Jeremiah Baker (Saxophone/Clarinet) MM, BM- Winner of
numerous prizes and scholarships, Jeremiah Baker started playing the
saxophone at the age of 12. He recently won the Sound of America
Solo Competition in Orlando, Florida as well as the Young Soloist
Competition at Shenandoah University. He was the youngest finalist
in the 2008 Pro Musicis International Solo Competition. Active as a
soloist with orchestra and as a recitalist, Jeremiah is also an
active chamber musician. He is a founding member of the Après Duo
(with harpist Jackie Pollauf, www.duoapres.com) and the AM/PM
saxophone quartet. He has commissioned works from several composers
including Kathleen Bader, Miguel Bolivar, Charles Halka, Ying-Chen
Kao and Christopher Pierce. Using the saxophone as a bridge between
the popular and classical world, Mr. Baker is currently working to
expand the possibilities of the saxophone. He will continue his
studies as a Doctoral student at the Peabody Conservatory.
Caitlin Boruch (Flute) MM, BM- A graduate of the University
of Iowa and the University of California, Santa Barbara, Ms.
Boruch’s educational resume includes positions with the Music
Academy of the West MERIT Program, ArtSmart, and Santa Barbara Youth
Orchestra. As a performer, she plays with many area chamber
ensembles, including an MTNA award-winning flute quartet with whom
she just completed a European tour. Ms. Boruch maintained active
private studios in both Iowa and California, where her students
frequently won awards such as the Santa Barbara Youth Symphony
Concerto Competition.
Ashleigh Butler (Oboe) BM, BME- Ms. Butler currently holds
both a Bachelor of Music in Oboe Performance and a Bachelor of Music
in Music Education from the University of Maryland, School of Music.
A private oboe instructor for four years, Ashleigh has served on the
music faculty of Mount View Middle School, Jacksonville Elementary,
the University of Maryland Summer Youth Music Camp, and the Suitland
High School Performing Arts Program and currently serves as Director
of Instrumental Music at Thomas W. Pyle Middle School. Ashleigh
Butler has performed with such groups as the University of Maryland
Symphony Orchestra and Philharmonia and frequently performs with the
Londontown Symphony Orchestra.
Michael Chamberlin (Clarinet/Saxophone) Mr. Chamberlin is a
graduate of the prestigious Jazz Studies Program at the University
of North Texas. He is currently pursuing a Doctorate Degree from the
University of Maryland, College Park. He has given private lessons
and master classes at several highs schools and middle schools in
both Texas and Ohio, and has recently been publish in MENC
Collegiate News. Mr. Chamberlin is a member of MENC, the North
American Saxophone Alliance and the Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia.
Camille A. Delaney (Flute) Ms. Delaney is a graduate of the
University of Maryland, College Park. While at UMD, she served as a
teaching assistant for undergraduate courses as well as
participating in prestigious master classes and ensembles. She was a
finalist in the Flute Society of Washington Collegiate Competition,
a performer in the Washington Guest Artist Master Class, and Second
Place winner in the Wallace Mann Orchestral Excerpt Competition. Ms.
Delaney also served as a sectional coach for Bethesda-Chevy Chase
High School and holds the position of Assistant Director of St.
Luke’s Parish Singers in Bladensberg, MD.
Elsbeth Fager (Flute) MM, BA- Ms. Fager studied at
L’Accademia Internazionale Della Musica and Antonio Vivaldi
Conservatory of Music in Alessandria, Italy. Elsbeth’s teaching
experience includes music festivals and master classes sponsored by
the University of Georgia in Maryland, Pennsylvania and Georgia.
Some of her performances include appearances with the University of
Georgia Wind Ensemble and Symphony Orchestra as well as the Bucknell
University Symphony Orchestra. Ms. Fager currently serves as program
and production assistant for the Wolftrap Foundation for the
Performing Arts.
Brian Falkowski (Woodwinds) BM- Mr. Falkowski is a recent
graduate of the University of Maryland, College Park, where he
studied Saxophone Performance. Proficient in flute and clarinet as
well, Mr. Falkowski’s versatility has led him to many performance
opportunities in the Washington, DC area and beyond. His experience
in teaching all three instruments has secured him positions with
Harmonia School of Music and Arena Sound Music, and his competition
credentials include the Grand Prize in the Mu Phi Epsilon Soloist
competition. Mr. Falkowski continues to perform regularly as a
freelance musician throughout the DC area as he builds his studio
here at ISM.
Dimitri Kostaras (Woodwinds) MM, BM- A recent graduate of the
Master’s Program at the Peabody Institute, Mr. Kostaras has
maintained an active career as both a performer and educator. His
honors and awards include being named the winner of the Fischoff
National Chamber Music Competition, a finalist in the Chamber Music
Division of the Chesapeake Competition, and serving on the Artist
Roster with VIM Saxophone Quartet at Strathmore Music Center. During
his undergraduate studies at Eastman School of Music, he performed
with several outreach ensembles and given a number of master classes
and recitals in the Rochester area. In the DC area, Mr. Kostaras
serves on the faculty of the Levine School of Music and maintains a
private studio.
Dr. Steven M. Leffue (Saxophone,/Clarinet/Flute/Theory) DMA,
DEM, MM, BM In addition to studies at Bowling Green State
University, the University of Florida, and the University of
Maryland, Steven earned a Premiere Prix ala unanimite at the
Conservatoire Nationale de Region Boulogne-Billancourt (Paris
France). Specializing in classical, contemporary, chamber, and
improvisational music, Steven’s prizes include the Coleman Chamber
Music Competition, the Premiere Concours de Musique Populaire, and
the Concours des Jeune Musiciens ville de Lempdes. Steven has
performed in venues across the United States, Canada, France, and
Belgium. His recent appearances include with Inscape Chamber
Orchestra, the Great Noise Ensemble, and his own IntProv Collective.
Dr. Leffue has received dedications from numerous composers
including Robert Morris, Thomas DeLio, and Andrew Mead.
Mary Matthews (Flute) Ms. Matthews is currently pursuing her
Master’s Degree in Flute Performance under the instruction of Emily
Skala at the Peabody Institute. She began her flute studies in the
Eastman Preparatory Program with Jan Angus and continued her musical
education at the Baldwin-Wallace Conservatory with George Pope.
Highlights from Baldwin-Wallace include a performance with the
festival chamber orchestra at the 75th anniversary Bach Festival at
Severance Hall and a performance of the Nielsen Flute Concerto with
the Conservatory Orchestra. Ms. Matthews has won numerous
competitions including the Kathryn E. MacPhail Young Artist, the
Firelands Symphony Orchestra Young Artist, and the Baldwin-Wallace
Concerto Competitions. She was also a finalist in the 2009 William
C. Byrd Young Artist Competition. As a member of the Visione Trio
with flutist Melissa Wertheimer and guitarist Todd Holcomb, Ms.
Matthews placed third in the J.C. Arriaga Chamber Music Competition.
Daniel Musacchio (Bassoon) Dan is a senior bassoon
performance and music education major at the University of Maryland.
He began his studies at Maryland his sophomore year after he
transferred from the Eastman School of Music. He has performed with
various ensembles at the University of Maryland, Eastman School of
Music, and as a freelance musician and in such venues as the Clarice
Smith Performing Arts Center, New Jersey Performing Arts Center, and
Carnegie Hall. He is a recipient of the Frederica Von Stade
Scholarship and Howard Hanson Scholarship. His primary bassoon
teachers are Brian Kershner, John Hunt, Kim Laskowski, and Sue
Heineman.
Voice
Jessica
Abel (Voice) MM, BM- Jessica Abel received her Master of Vocal
Performance and Pedagogy from the Peabody Conservatory of the Johns
Hopkins University and her Bachelor of Vocal Music Performance from
Florida State University. Ms. Abel has performed in many operas with
the Peabody Opera Theater and the FSU Opera Company. She also
recently traveled to Paris to perform for the United Nations
Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization as a soloist and
member of the International Fusion Arts Ensemble. Jessica is a
recipient of numerous accolades such as being named a finalist at
the Peabody Voice Competition, receiving a full scholarship from the
International Fusion Arts Exchange Program, and winning a
scholarship from The Rollins Young Artist Competition.
Lourdes Berthin (Voice/Piano/Theory) MM, BM- A recipient of a
Master’s Degree in Music and a Bachelor of Music in Voice and Piano
Performance from the Catholic University of America in Washington
D.C., Lourdes Berthin is an active singer and pianist in the D.C.
metro area. Ms. Berthin served as Music Director and Conductor at
St. Matthew’s Cathedral in Washington, D.C. and performed frequently
as a vocal soloist and pianist. Lourdes’s teaching career includes
instructing piano, voice, and coaching Latin American/Spanish
Vocal/Choral Literature.
Annie Gill (Voice) GPD, MM, BM- Soprano Annie Gill has been
performing professionally since the age of 13. Equally at home in
operetta, musical theater, and grand opera, Ms. Gill’s recent roles
include the part of Phyllis in the Washington Savoyards’ production
of Iolanthe, Donna Elvira in Don Giovanni and Musetta in La Bohème
with Center Stage Opera, and First Lady in The Magic Flute with
Opera AACC. In addition to her performances on stage, Ms. Gill won
first place at the Maryland District NATS competition in the
Advanced Graduate Women category in 2007, and was a finalist in the
2008 competition.
Meghan McCall (Voice) Miss McCall has earned her BA in Music
Literature from Northeastern University and her MM from The
University of Maryland Opera Studio. Recent roles include Fiordiligi
in Cosi Fan Tutte, Lauretta in Gianni Schicchi, Musetta in La Bohème,
Adina in L'Elisir d'Amore, Gilda in Rigoletto, Gretel in Hansel and
Gretel, Marie in La Fille du Régiment, Susanna in Le Nozze di
Figaro. Miss McCall is currently a performing artist with Opera
Lafayette Young Artist Program, and her 2010 engagements include
debuts at Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center and also a recording
with NAXOS.
Maureen Mullaney (Voice) Ms. Mullaney has studied classical,
contemporary, and jazz vocal technique with such luminaries as Jay
Clayton and Catherine Frazier-Neely. She has a B.A. in Vocal
Performance from SUNY Geneseo and a certification in vocal somatics
at Shenandoah Conservatory. Maureen’s technique combines the rich
tradition of classical vocal technique with contemporary concepts of
registration and vocal somatics. Maureen’s current jazz band, Minor
Thoughts, can be seen at Basin 219, Bobby’s Jazz, and Twins Jazz.
Their latest CD, Live at Sangha, was released in 2007.
Matthew Osifchin (Voice) Mr. Osifchin is currently on faculty
at Suitland High School, where his students have received partial
and full scholarships to outstanding colleges and conservatoires
including, Cincinnati Conservatory School of Music, Westminster
Choir College, and New England Conservatory. Mr. Osifchin holds a BM
degree from the Indiana University School of Music and an MM from
the University of Maryland. . He recently debuted with the
Washington Opera as Guccio in the critically acclaimed production of
Gianni Schicchi. Mr. Osifchin appeared on Japanese television in a
concert of Broadway Duets and Arias in Tsukuba, Japan. He has also
been successful in numerous competitions including, finalist in the
NSO Young Soloists competition, 3rd place in the Marie E. Crump
vocal competition and 1st place in the Gretchen Hood competition.
Dr. Waka Osifchin (Suzuki Violin/Voice) DMA, MM, BM- Ms.
Osifchin is a certified instructor of violin and voice. She has been
a recipient of many awards such as the Lucie Kohlmeier and Music
Merit awards among others. Her teaching experience includes the
Takezono Higashi School, and Maryland School of the Arts, and as a
graduate teaching assistant at the Catholic University. As a
violinist Ms. Osifchin has performed with orchestras such as
Catholic University Symphony Orchestra, the Takezono and Tonton
String Orchestras.
Sarah L. Powell (Voice/Piano) MM, BA- Sarah Powell received
her Master’s in Music from the New England Conservatory in Boston,
and her Bachelor of Arts in Music Performance from the University of
North Carolina. Ms. Powell has led various groups ranging from
conducting a cappella voice ensembles at UNC to directing scenes
programs for New England Conservatory Light Opera Company. Her
performance career includes appearing in numerous operas and shows
such as Don Giovanni (Zerlina) with the Boston Opera Collaborative,
The Gondoliers (Tessa) with Savoyard Light Opera Company, Guys and
Dolls (Sarah Brown) with the Turtle Lane Theater, and Grease (Rizzo)
with the Grapevine Runway Theater.
Jennifer Rutherford (Voice) MM, BM University- Mrs.
Rutherford completed private studies in Toronto (COC), Montreal
(McGill), and Washington DC. She has performed in Canada, Israel,
Europe, Scandanavia, Turkey, and the United States. She has also
appeared in broadcasts for TV and radio in Canada. Formerly
instructor of voice at the Columbia Institute of Fine Arts, VA, Mrs.
Rutherford is currently on the voice faculty at the International
School of Music. She is a member of the National Association of
Teachers of Singing and is proficient in Opera, lieder, art song,
oratorio, Broadway, choral, and jazz styles. In addition to
recording, Ms. Rutherford currently performs with local musical
theater in the Washington DC metropolitan area. Jennifer is a
volunteer and co-founder of the Anacostia Gracious Arts Program
which provides less fortunate children arts opportunities in
Southeast DC.
Lena Seikaly (Voice) Lena is a classical and jazz vocalist
with an ever-growing following in standard and traditional jazz
circles nationwide. She has appeared at local festivals and has
performed with artists such as Christian McBride, Benito Gonzalez,
Raul Mascarenhas, Eddie Locke and Bob Draga.She frequently performs
at local D.C. venues including Blues Alley and Twins Jazz. She made
her NYC debut at Harlem’s historic St. Nick’s Pub in 2007. Lena is
also an accomplished mezzo soprano, and is completing training from
world-renowned bass-bariton, Francois Loup at the University of
Maryland.
Angela Peterson Winter (Voice) MM, BM- Mrs. Winter holds
degrees from Westminster Choir College of Rider University and
Butler University. Mrs. Winter has performed as chorister and
soloist throughout the United States, the Czech Republic and Italy,
appearing in such venues as the Kennedy Center, Avery Fischer Hall,
and Tanglewood. She currently performs as a soprano with the Master
Chorale of Washington DC, and recently gave the Czech Republic
Premiere of world renowned female composer Viteszlava Kaprlova’s
chamber piece “Leden”. Mrs. Winter is a member of the National
Association of Teachers of Singing, serves on the faculty of the
International School of Music and collaborates with choral and drama
departments of Edison High School.
Violin
Anne
Chicheportiche (Violin/Viola)MM, BM- Ms. Chicheportiche earned
degrees from DePaul University, Lynn University School of Music, and
The Geneva Conservatory. Her teaching experience includes posts at
the American Music Institute, DePaul University’s Chamber Orchestra,
and the Marly-le-Roi School of Music in Paris, France. No stranger
to the stage, Ms. Chicheportiche has served as Assistant Principal
Violinist with both the Fairfax Symphony and the Civic Orchestra of
Chicago, in addition to her work with several chamber groups in the
US and France. She is the winner of both the Mizner Competition and
the France National Broadcast Competition, and has been a
participant in both the Jewish European Music Festival and the
Festival De La Cite in France.
Irina Garkavi (Violin) MA- Ms.Garkavi has been a concertmaster
of the Arlington Symphony Orchestra, Mount Vernon Orchestra,
Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic, and Azerbaijan State Symphony.
She has performed also with Fairfax Symphony, Alexandria Symphony,
Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra, the Washington Chamber
Orchestra. Ms. Garkavi recorded for Melodia Records Company, and she
was consistently selected for National television broadcast in
Moscow where she received advanced musical training at the Moscow
Conservatory. Currently she is a member of the American Federation
of Musicians and the International Teacher Association. Ms.
Garkavi’s pedagogical experience includes Azerbijan State Music
Conservatory, European Academy of Music and Art, Gaithersburg Violin
Studio, Mt. Vernon Music Festival and ISM.
Gretchen Heller (Violin) Ms. Heller is a graduate of the
University of North Carolina, Greensboro. While studying in
Greensboro, she performed regularly with such ensembles as the
Greensboro Symphony Orchestra, the University Symphony, Long Leaf
Opera Company, and the Fibonacci Chamber Orchestra. Other
performance highlights include work with the Michigan Pops
Orchestra, where she served as assistant concertmaster, the World
Youth Symphony Orchestra, and the Liberace Trio. Ms. Heller’s honors
include the Liberace Scholarship, and the National Federation of
Music Clubs’ Merit Scholarship. She was on the faculty of the Cary
School of Music before coming to ISM.
Slavica Ilic (Violin) BM- Ms. Ilic has been on the faculty of
ISM, the DC Youth Orchestra, School of Music for Young Talents, and
the Columbia Institute of Fine Arts. Ms. Ilic has performed with
numerous orchestras throughout Israel, Italy, Yugoslavia, France,
and the U.S. As a member of the Aspen Symphony and Opera Orchestra
she had the opportunity to perform “La Boheme” under Maestro
Lawrence Foster. Ms. Ilic has made appearances with orchestra at
Lincoln Center, the Kennedy Center, the Lyseum and Constitution
Hall. In addition to several awards from string ad chamber
competitions, she was a recipient of a Fellowship for the Aspen
Music Festival where she studied with Dorothy Delay.
Julia Kay (Suzuki Violin) BM- Ms. Kay’s recent performances
include appearances with the Rollins College String Ensemble and
Orchestra, the Interlochen Festival Orchestra, the Levine School
Trio as well as numerous concert engagements in England, China and
the Eastern United States. She has worked for the American Music
Therapy Association and her teaching experience includes the Timber
Ridge Camp and Anne Arundel Public Schools. Ms. Kay is certified and
holds licenses in Musikgarten and Suzuki method violin, and has
served as an adjudicator for the Maryland All-State Junior and
Senior Orchestras.
Rebecca Kletzker (Violin/Viola/Piano) Ms. Kletzker has
received degrees in both music performance and music education. She
is an active freelance performer in the Washington, D. C. area, and
has performed with groups such as the Season of Ascension Trio, The
Great Noise Ensemble, Inscape, the University of Maryland Symphony,
Contemporary Chamber Players, The Alton Symphony Orchestra, and the
Jewish Community Center Symphony Orchestra. She has received
numerous honors and has participated in music festivals in Europe
and across the United States. She is currently an instructor of
strings at DeMatha Catholic High School and ISM. Her recordings
include “Todd Agna”, “Grace Like Rain”, and “Reflection of
Something”.
Jessica Kuo (Violin/Viola) MM, BM- Jessica earned her degrees
from the Eastman School of Music where she began a private studio
and invested in the school’s Music Outreach Program within area
public schools. Her performance experience includes a number of
recitals, chamber music and orchestral performances with groups such
The Landon Symphonette and The National Festival Orchestra at
Carnegie Hall. Ms. Kuo also studied orchestral conducting at Eastman
under Maestro Neil Varon. She is a member of the Music Teachers
National Association, American String Teachers Association and the
Maryland State Music Teachers Association.
Martha Morrison (Violin Ms. Morrisson is an active teacher
and musician in the Washington, DC area. She has performed with the
Maryland Philharmonic, Peabody Symphony, Ohio Opera Orchestra,
Baylor Symphony Orchestra, The National Orchestral Institute,
Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra, and the Waco Symphony Orchestra.
Ms. Morrison maintains studios at the Maryland Academy of Music and
assists pedagogy class at Peabody Conservatory, in addition to her
studio at ISM. She is a graduate of Baylor University and Peabody
Conservatory.
Dr. Waka
Osifchin (Suzuki Violin/Voice) DMA, MM, BM- Ms. Osifchin is a
certified instructor of violin and voice. She has been a recipient
of many awards such as the Lucie Kohlmeier and Music Merit awards
among others. Her teaching experience includes the Takezono Higashi
School, and Maryland School of the Arts, and as a graduate teaching
assistant at the Catholic University. As a violinist Ms. Osifchin
has performed with orchestras such as Catholic University Symphony
Orchestra, the Takezono and Tonton String Orchestras.
Greg Pinney (Violin/Viola, Suzuki Methods) BM- Greg received
his undergraduate from the Eastman School of Music where he studied
with Zui Zeith and Oleg Krysa, and from 1995-98 Mr. Pinney was a
teaching assistant to Emmanuel Borok. His extensive performance
experience includes concerts with Covington String Quartet, the
United States Air Force Strings, Delaware and Irving Symphonies,
Quapaw Quartet, and the Fort Worth Orchestra. Mr. Pinney has taught
at Gettysburg College, Frederick Community College, Montgomery
Community College, Delaware School of Music, University of Conway,
and the University of Arkansas.
Cello/Double Bass
Margaret
Ayre (Suzuki Cello/Double Bass) BM Double Bass Performance from
Ithaca College and Suzuki Cello certification through Book IV.
Margaret has headed Suzuki Cello and Bass programs for the last
decade at schools such as The Music School of the RI Philharmonic
and most recently at Settlement Music School in Philadelphia. Also
an active singer-songwriter, string arranger and session musician,
Margaret has recorded and produced several albums and tours North
America and the EU with her band regularly. Ms. Ayre’s teachers have
included Henry Neubert, James VanDemark, Pamela Gearhart and Nancy
Hair.
Dr. Diana Flesner (Cello) DMA, MM- Diana has completed
studies at the San Francisco Conservatory, Middlebury College, and
the University of Illinois. Equally active as a performer and
teacher, Ms. Flesner has taught at Millikin College,
Illinois-Wesleyan Prep, the Conservatory of Central Illinois and the
Young Artists’ Studio of Terrine Gomez. She presently performs with
the Alexandria and Fairfax Symphonies, and the Chesapeake Piano
Trio. Ms. Flesner’s teachers include Brandon Vamos, Bonnie Hampton,
Jean-Michel Fonteneau, and Dieuwke Davydov. Her professional
affiliations include the College Music Society and Chamber Music
America.
Elizabeth Meszaros (Cello) MM, BM- Elizabeth Meszaros is
currently pursuing a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the
University of Maryland. She has earned a Master of Music in Cello
Performance from LSU, studying with Dennis Parker, and attended
Ithaca College in New York where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in
Cello Performance and Music Education, studying with Elizabeth
Simkin. She has participated in the Bowdoin International Music
Festival, the Internation Festival at Round Top, the Adriatic
Chamber Music Festival, and the Heber Springs Music Festival. Ms.
Meszaros is a prizewinner in the LSU Concerto Competition. She was a
member of the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra, Acadiana Symphony, and
Louisiana Sinfonietta. An avid chamber musician, Ms. Meszaros and
her quartet were recently selected by the University of Maryland to
receive a String Quartet Fellowship where they will be studying with
the Guarneri String Quartet and the Left Bank Quartet. Ms. Meszaros
has performed on concert stages around the country, including Alice
Tully Hall and Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center, as well as
numerous other performances across the U.S. As an educator, Ms.
Meszaros is comfortable teaching all ages and ability levels. She
joined the faculty at the International School of Music in August of
2008.
Alexandra Sia (Cello) Ms. Sia is a graduate of the University
of British Columbia undergraduate program and the Master’s program
at the Peabody Institute. She has served as principle cellist with
the University of British Columbia Orchestra and has played with
many esteemed ensembles such as The Peabody Symphony Orchestra, The
Canada Symphony Orchestra Academy of the Pacific and the Kamloops
Symphony Orchestra. Ms. Sia’s teaching experience includes a
position on the faculty of Prussin Music, where she maintained a
private cello studio for 3 years before beginning her Master’s
degree at Peabody.
Piano
Michael
Angelucci (Piano) MM, BM- Michael is the winner of numerous
state, regional, and international awards such as the California
International Young Artist Competition and the Le Gesse Foundation.
He is an active recitalist with performances in Europe and across
the continental U.S. He is a former teaching assistant at Santa
Clara University, and graduate teaching assistant at The Peabody
Conservatory. Currently on faculty at ISM and The McDonogh School
(Baltimore), Mr. Angelucci is also Director of Music at St. Joseph’s
Monastery Parish. Mr. Angelucci is a National Piano Guild Member.
Dr. Christopher Astilla (Piano) DMA, MM, BM- A winner of the
El Paso Symphony Guild Young Artist Competition, Midland-Odessa
National Young Artists Competition, Overture to the Cultural Season
Piano Competition, and the Tourgee Debose National Piano
Competition, Christopher Astilla has clearly established himself as
a formidable pianist. His education includes a Bachelor of Music
Performance, a Masters of Music, and a Doctorate of Musical Arts all
from the University of North Texas. Mr. Astilla has had a studio
comprising of elementary, high school, and university age students.
Christopher frequently performs internationally as a soloist and as
a chamber ensemble musician.
Wade Beach (Jazz/Piano) MM BM University- Having completed
jazz studies with Sir Roland Hanna, Roosevelt Wardell. And Gene
Rush, Mr. Beach has taught at the Prince George’s and Northern
Virginia Community College, and the Landon School. Mr. Beach has
performed with musicians including: Eddie Harris, Billy Harper, Gary
Bartz, Richie Cole, Grady Tate, Keeter Betts, Peter Erskine, Bob
Berg, Tommy Newsome, Joe Williams, Ernie Watts, Arturo Sandoval,
Dave Liebman, and Andrew White. He has also performed with pop
artists The Dells, Jackson Five, Berry White. In addition to
recording numerous albums, he has performed also at the Constitution
Hall, East Coast Jazz Festival, Kool Jazz Fest at the Kennedy
Center, Wolftrap Jazz Fest and Blues Alley.
Lourdes Berthin (Voice/Piano/Theory) MM, BM- A recipient of a
Master’s Degree in Music and a Bachelor of Music in Voice and Piano
Performance from the Catholic University of America in Washington
D.C., Lourdes Berthin is an active singer and pianist in the D.C.
metro area. Ms. Berthin served as Music Director and Conductor at
St. Matthew’s Cathedral in Washington, D.C. and performed frequently
as a vocal soloist and pianist. Lourdes’s teaching career includes
instructing piano, voice, and coaching Latin American/Spanish
Vocal/Choral Literature.
Danielle Drobny (Piano) Pianist/Accompanist Danielle Drobny
has been studying piano for 18 years. She graduated Magna Cum Laude
from Greensboro College in Greensboro, North Carolina. Danielle is
the piano accompanist at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in
Gaithersburg, MD and director of the children’s choir. She also
serves as the musical director and vocal coach for youth ages 12-25
in the Gilbert & Sullivan’s Youth Players productions at the Capital
Fringe Festival as well as Imagination Stage, and has been
accompanying theatre groups, instrumentalists, choirs, and singers
since 2001.
Jacob Frasch (Piano) MM, BM- Mr. Frasch earned his degrees
from the Oberlin and Peabody conservatories and was a recipient of
the Louis and Annette Kaufman Prize in chamber music. His
performances include recitals across the United States, and he has
given concerts at the Music Academy of the West, Bowdoin
International Summer Music Festival, and the Kent/Blossom Music
Festival. He has extensive teaching experience throughout the
Midwest and the DC metro area. In addition to teaching at ISM, he is
an accompanist for the Peabody Preparatory School and member of the
National Piano Guild.
Margarita Glebov (Piano) MM, BM- Margarita Glebov is a
candidate for a Doctorate of Musical Arts from the University of
Maryland. Ms. Glebov received her Master of Music from the
University of Maryland and her Bachelor of Music from the Peabody
Conservatory at Johns Hopkins University. Margarita has taught
privately since 2003. She has also achieved high honors and
accolades such as First Place in the Homer Ulrich Competition, First
Place in the Grossmont Scholarship Competition, First Place in the
La Jolla Symphony Young Artist’s Competition, and recipient of the
Senatorial Scholarship of Maryland.
Jeannie Han (Piano) BM, MM- Ms. Han has won numerous
competitions such as National Competition in South Korea, Cogen
Concerto Competition, Russian-American International Competition,
and Beethoven Society Competition. She has completed studies at the
Peabody Conservatory and the University of Maryland where she is
currently pursuing a DMA in piano performance. Her teaching
experience includes the Woodbridge school and ISM. She is a member
of the MTNA, and Piano Guild/ACM for which her students have earned
high merit scores in festivals, juries, and auditions. Ms. Han is an
accompanist for the Great Multitudes Presbyterian Church.
Timothy Hoft (Piano) MM, BM- Timothy Hoft is a candidate for
a Doctorate of Musical Arts (D.M.A.) in Piano Performance from the
Peabody Conservatory at John Hopkins University. He holds two
Master’s Degrees from the Peabody Conservatory, one in Piano
Performance and the other in Music Theory Pedagogy. Timothy has
taught individual private lessons since 1998 and instructs students
of all ages. Mr. Hoft is also a recipient of numerous honors and
awards such as receiving both the Earl Wild Scholarship and the La
Gesse Foundation Fellowship as well as placing 1st at both the
Michigan Youth Arts Festival Competition and the Margaret Denise
Competition. Timothy has also performed for the last decade and a
half as an orchestral member and a soloist with such groups as the
Detroit Civic Symphony Orchestra, the Orchestra of St. Peter by the
Sea, and the Peabody Camerata
Joshua
Horsch (Piano) Mr. Horsch joins the ISM faculty from
Pennsylvania, where he earned his Master’s Degree in Orchestral
Conducting at The Pennsylvania State University. While earning his
Bachelor’s Degree in Piano Performance at Ithaca College, Mr. Horsch
served as pianist for the Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble and
Contemporary Chamber Ensemble and taught private piano lessons
through the Piano Pedagogy Department. At The Pennsylvania State
University, Mr. Horsch continued developing his teaching skills with
a position on the faculty of The Arts Conservatory of Central
Pennsylvania. His conducting experience includes posts with
community and youth orchestras as well as opera and musical theater
companies throughout Pennsylvania and New York.
Alice Ji (Piano) Ms. Ji holds degrees from the University of
Colorado, Boulder and The Dungduk Women’s University in Seoul, South
Korea. In addition to her years of experience as a private
instructor, she also lectured regularly on Piano Adventures
methodologies at university pedagogy classes in South Korea. She has
participated in numerous festivals and workshops, including the MTNA
Colorado State Divisional, The Concerto Marathon at Brevard Music
Festival and the Fifth Piano Celebration at Metropolitan State
College of Denver.
Jeanette Kim (Piano) BM- Ms. Kim is a winner of numerous
competitions such as the Korean National Competition, MTNA,
Elizabeth Davis Competition, Miriam Shield Gottlieb Competition, and
the Friday Morning Music Club. Along with her radio broadcast debut
in Chicago (WFMT), she has performed on national TV and in Spain,
England and South Korea. Ms. Kim has been teaching piano and vocal
coaching for over 10 years. She graduated from the Peabody
Conservatory and is an accompanist at Korean Presbyterian Church.
Eunbi Kim (Piano) Ms. Kim is a recent graduate of The
Catholic University of America. She has worked as a private piano
instructor as well as a Lead Teacher at the Asian-American
Leadership, Empowerment and Development program. Ms. Kim has
received numerous awards for her performances from organizations
such as The Maryland State Music Teachers Association, The
Washington Post Music and Dance Scholarship Awards and the Elizabeth
R. Davis Memorial Piano Competition.
Dr. Cecile Khill (Piano) Dr. Khill is a graduate of the
doctoral program in piano pedagogy at The Catholic University of
America. While attending Catholic University, she published several
research papers and lectures on elementary and intermediate teaching
methods. Dr. Khill participated in the Israeli-Arab Scholarship
program as a Fulbright Scholar for nearly 4 years, and has received
other prestigious awards for academics such as the America-Israel
Educational Fund Scholarship and the Ruben Academy of Music
Scholarship. In addition to teaching posts at Montgomery College,
ISM, and Catholic University, Dr. Khill most recently sered as
Founder, Director and Instructor at Pianoforte Conservatory in
Nazareth, Israel. She has published piano method books for the
beginning piano student and is a member of the College Music Society
and the National Piano Guild/American College of Musicians. Dr.
Khill is the ISM Piano Department Chair.
Rebecca
Kletzker (Violin/Viola/Piano) Ms. Kletzker has received degrees
in both music performance and music education. She is an active
freelance performer in the Washington, D. C. area, and has performed
with groups such as the Season of Ascension Trio, The Great Noise
Ensemble, Inscape, the University of Maryland Symphony, Contemporary
Chamber Players, The Alton Symphony Orchestra, and the Jewish
Community Center Symphony Orchestra. She has received numerous
honors and has participated in music festivals in Europe and across
the United States. She is currently an instructor of strings at
DeMatha Catholic High School and ISM. Her recordings include “Todd
Agna”, “Grace Like Rain”, and “Reflection of Something”.
Nathan Lincoln-Decusatis (Jazz Piano) DMA, MM, BM- In
addition to regular jazz performances in Washington DC, has taught
courses in music fundamentals and music technology. He has completed
studies at Ithica College, L’ECole Normale de Musique (Paris, FR).
Mr. Lincoln-Decusatis is a member of the College Music Society, the
Society for ComposersInc., and the American Music Center. He has won
both the Walsum Prize and the Smadbeck Prize for composition.
Brad Linde (Jazz Piano) MM, BA- Brad Linde holds a Master’s
Degree in Jazz Studies from the University of Maryland and a
Bachelor’s in Music from Elon University in North Carolina where he
studied extensively with Jazz vibraphonist Jon Metzger. Brad’s
extensive teaching experience includes maintaining a studio of
private students in woodwinds and jazz harmony, teaching jazz
improvisation, and jazz combo at the University of Maryland and
fostering the development of the jazz language at various workshops
and clinics around the D.C. Metro area. He is a student of Lee
Konitz and Barry Harris.
Grace Luo (Piano) MM, BM- Ms. Luo holds degrees in Piano
Performance from the University of Maryland, where she served as
Coordinator of the Chamber Music Program, and the University of
Michigan. She has served as a counselor for the Interlochen Arts
Camp and currently maintains a studio consisting of students of all
ages and ability levels. She has worked extensively as a
collaborative pianist for vocalists, instrumentalists, and choirs.
Mike Maher (Jazz Piano) MM,BM- Mr. Maher graduated from
Oberlin Conservatory and has taught at the Holton-Arms School,
Montgomey College, Shenandoah University, Suitland Center for the
Performing Arts. He is a member of ASCAP and the American Federation
of Musicians. Mr. Maher has performed at the Kennedy Center,
Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington’s National Theater, Wolftrap, as
well as with the Richmond and Orlando Symphonies. Mr. Maher has
contributed to the ongoing lecture/recital series “Giants of Jazz”
and has been guest lecturer at St. John’s College, New Mexico
University, and Gallaudet University.
Magdalina
Melkonyan (Piano) Ms. Melkonyan received her musical training
from the Tchaikovsky Music High School, Yerevan Conservatory,
Catholic University, the University of Iowa, and the University of
Maryland. She has performed with the Armenian Symphony Orchestra and
was a 1st prize winner of the Amadeus Piano Competition. Her other
performance accomplishments include appearances with the Iowa
Symphony Orchestra and Babadjanyan Philharmonic. She is currently
pursuing a doctorate in piano performance at the University of
Maryland, where she also serves as a graduate accompanist.
Karine Muradyan (Piano) MA BA- Ms. Muradyan has been on the
faculty at ISM and North Potomac School of Music, and a music
director and choir conductor at Francis Asbury UMC, Rockville. While
in Armenia, she served as director of the Piano Program as well as
piano professor and accompanist at The International Sanna Quality
School. She is an active member of the Friday Morning Music Club,
Royal School of Music, and the Piano Guild/American College of
Musicians, where her students have accomplished high merit scores in
juries/exams, competitions, and auditions. Ms. Muradyan has
performed at the Ellipse Arts Center, US Yerevan, Etchmiadzin
(Armenia) and Tamilino (Moscow), the Sumner Museum, Strathmore
Mansion, and the Armenian Embassy.
Victoria Naneyshvili (Piano) MM- Mrs. Naneyshivili’s teaching
experience includes music schools in the Republic of Georgia, the
Tblisi College of Music and Art, and the European Academy in Silver
Spring. As pianist she has worked with the School of Classic Ballet
and Painting, Interdance School of Ballet, and the Metropolitan
Ballet Theater and Academy. She is a member of MTNA, the National
Piano Guild, & the American College of Musicians.
Dr. Dimitar Nikolov (Piano) DMA, MA, MM, BM- Dr. Dimitar
Nikolov holds a Doctorate from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, a
Master of Arts from the University of Northern Iowa, and both a
Master and Bachelor of Music from the State Academy of Music. A
recipient of the Aspen Conducting Fellowship, First Place at the
Svetoslav Obretenov National Competition, and the Pantcho Bladigerov
Award for composition, Dr. Nikolov is an extremely accomplished
student of music. Dimitar has taught at various colleges and public
schools such as serving as a visiting lecturer at the State Academy
of Music, Assistant Professor of Music from Simpson College, and
Adjunct Instructor at the Catholic University of America. Dr.
Nikolov’s performance career is equally as impressive having
performed at Bulgarian National Radio Concert Hall as a Soloist and
Conductor with the Schoumen Philharmonic, and guest conducting the
Burgas Philharmonic, Vrata Philharmonic, and Vidin Philharmonic.
Stefan Petrov (Piano) Mr. Petrov holds a Bachelor’s Degree
and Master’s Degree in Piano Performance and a Master’s Degree in
Theory Pedagogy from The Peabody Institute, and his is currently
pursuing his Doctoral Degree from the same institution. Mr. Petrov
has held a faculty position at the University of Central Arkansas
Community School of Music as well as positions as pianist for the
Peabody Singers, Peabody Chorus and Peabody Syphony and Concert
Orchestras. He is the winner of Ckara Ascherfield Award, the
Eckhardt-Gramatte Competition, and the Liberace Scholarship.
Sarah L.
Powell (Voice/Piano) MM, BA- Sarah Powell received her Master’s
in Music from the New England Conservatory in Boston, and her
Bachelor of Arts in Music Performance from the University of North
Carolina. Ms. Powell has led various groups ranging from conducting
a cappella voice ensembles at UNC to directing scenes programs for
New England Conservatory Light Opera Company. Her performance career
includes appearing in numerous operas and shows such as Don Giovanni
(Zerlina) with the Boston Opera Collaborative, The Gondoliers
(Tessa) with Savoyard Light Opera Company, Guys and Dolls (Sarah
Brown) with the Turtle Lane Theater, and Grease (Rizzo) with the
Grapevine Runway Theater.
Yelena Rodovskaya (Piano) MM, BM- Ms. Rodovskaya’s teaching
experience includes the Norilsk College of Music and Jelgava College
in Russia, and the European Academy of Music in the United States.
Ms. Rodovskaya was an accompanist at American University and the
Bethesda Academy of Performing Arts. She is a member of the Music
Teacher National Association and an adjudicator for MTAI.
Sofya Vulfson (Piano) MA- Ms. Vulfson completed studies in
piano performance, accompaniment and chamber music at the Moscow
Academy of Music. She has served on the faculty of the Irkutsk
Central School, and the Novosibirsk Academy of Music, Riga
Conservatory of Music in Latvia. Currently, she teaches at the ISM
in addition to being an accompanist at the School of Classical
Ballet in Potomac. Ms. Vulfson is a member of MTNA and National
Piano Guild sponsored by the American College of Musicians.
Katerina
Zaitseva (Piano) MM, BM- Katerina Zaitseva has performed in the
United States, Germany, Luxemburg, France, South Korea, Japan, and
Russia including appearances in the Moscow State Conservatory Hall
(Moscow, Russia), John F. Kennedy Center (Washington D.C.), and
Steinway Hall (Dallas, Texas). She was also privileged to play for
the King of Spain, Juan Carlos, at the opening of the Meadows Museum
of Arts in Dallas. Ms. Zaitseva has been featured as soloist with
the Russian Philharmonic Orchestra, Dallas Chamber Orchestra,
Meadows Symphony Orchestra, Corvallis Symphony, Lewisville Lake
Symphony, Northeast Arkansas Symphony, and Rapides Symphony
Orchestra. Katerina has recorded two albums on the Classical Records
label, and frequently in multiple chamber capacities. She is a
winner of severalcompetitions including the MTNA Competition, SMU
Concerto Competition, and the Von Mickwitz Prize in Piano. Ms.
Zaitseva served on the faculty of Louisiana College and is member of
MTNA.
Guitar
John F. Armato (Guitar) MM, BM- Mr. Armato is a graduate of
the Peabody Conservatory of Music of the Johns Hopkins University
with both a Master in Music Performance and Bachelor of Music
Performance from the conservatory. John has performed with such
groups as the Peabody Consort, Peabody Renaissance Ensemble,
Baltimore Baroque Band, and various duos and solos. A recipient of a
number of awards such as First Place in the Pasadena City College
Guitar Competition, John has also participated in the master classes
of Manuel Barrueco and has been coached by such greats as Julian
Gray, Ray Chester, Richard Field, and Richard Stone. Mr. Armato also
serves on the faculty of Mount Saint Mary’s University.
Richard Barry (Suzuki and Traditional Guitar) MM, BM- Richard
Barry holds a Master’s Degree in Guitar Performance and a Bachelor
of Guitar Music Performance both from the Peabody Institute of the
Johns Hopkins University. Mr. Barry’s educational training and
experience is extensive. Richard has taught at numerous colleges,
high schools, middle, and elementary schools and is Suzuki
certified. Having performed at such venues as the Cohen Davidson
Hall at Peabody, Wieler Hall at the University of Redlands, and the
Hippodrome in Baltimore, Mr. Barry’s performance career is as
accomplished as his instructional one.
Robert Hanson (Guitar) BM- A graduate of the Peabody
Institute of Music of the Johns Hopkins University with a Bachelor
of Music degree, Robert Hanson is also an accomplished instructor
and performer. Mr. Hanson has taught guitar privately for many years
as well as serving on the faculty of the Essex and Catonsville
Colleges of Baltimore County. Robert has also been featured in the
Master Classes of Eliot Fisk of the New England Conservatory and
Benjamin Verdery of the Yale School of Music. Mr. Hanson has also
performed in the Ellington Theater as a concerto soloist, the
historic Blues Alley jazz club in Georgetown, and the Kennedy Center
for the Performing Arts.
Serge Khrichenko (Bass Guitar/Electric/Acoustic Guitar) BM-
Serge completed his early musical studies at the Pedagogical
Institute of Pyatigorsk, Russia. He has since become the winner of
numerous accolades including the Guitarmageddon competition. He has
performed with numerous musicians in addition to his solo
performances in Russia, Europe, and the US (New York City,
Philadelphia, Washington D.C.). Some of his performances include
concerts for Baltimore Klezmer Orchestra, Russian Embassy, French
Embassy, Strathmore Hall, and local and international jazz
festivals. Mr. Khrichenko taught at the Kislovodsk Music School in
Russia, Creative Art Studio, and is currently on the faculty at ISM.
In 2007 two of his songs were given awards at the International
“Song of the Year” contest. His music listed on the “Top 10” of the
Earth Charts for all of 2007 in the jazz-fusion category.
James R. Lowe (Guitar) Mr. Lowe is a graduate of the
Universtiy of Nebraska at Omaha, where he attained a Bachelor’s
degree in Guitar Performance. Currently, he is pursuing his Master’s
Degree at the Peabody Institute. In addition to years of experience
as a private guitar and theory instructor, Mr. Lowe currently serves
as Co-Artistic Director of the Liegetisplit Ensemble and has
performed as a soloist with the Peabody Chamber Opera, the Omaha
Symphony and Opera Omaha.
Mia Pomerantz (Guitar) BM- Mia has been the recipient of
numerous awards such as Keren Sharett award, winner of Appalachian
Guitar Fest Competition, Peabody Merit Award, President’s Education
Award, etc. In 2007 she won “Best Interpretation of a Piece by Sor”
at the Fernando Sor Competition in Rome. Her performances include
solo, duo, and guitar quartet concerts in Israel, Germany, Italy,
Mexico, and the U.S. Ms. Pomerantz is currently studying with Manuel
Barrueco on her Graduate Performance Degree at the Peabody
Conservatory.
Jann Rannik (Guitar) Mr. Rannik is a graduate of the Peabody
Conservatory of Music, where he is also pursuing his Master’s Degree
in Classical Guitar. He brings extensive experience as a guitar
teacher to ISM, having held positions at A.R.T.I.S.T Music Education
Center, Music & Arts and the Appalachian Bluegrass Shoppe. In
addition to classical guitar, Mr. Rannik is well-versed in
bluegrass, jazz, metal and rock styles of playing.
Jarrod Smerk (Guitar) MA, BM- Mr. Smerk’s teaching experience
includes Radford University, Bridge-Kaloro Music, the Pulawy
International Guitar Festival. He has conducted research on and
specializes in the music of Maximo Diego Pujol (upon which he
presented research at the College Music Society Regional Conference)
and has written on sensory motor retraining for focal dystonia. He
has performed in Switzerland, Poland, and the US.
Casey Fox Smith (Guitar) Casey Smith joins the ISM faculty
from the Peabody Conservatory Master’s Program, where he will
continue his studies with Julian Gray as he works toward a Graduate
Diploma. While attending the University of South Carolina, where he
earned his Bachelor’s Degree, Mr. Smith has served on the faculties
of Columbia Arts Academy, Columbia Guitar Orchestra and Columbia
Rock Academy.
Daniel R. Walshaw (Guitar/Theory) BM- Mr. Walshaw is
currently pursuing a Master’s Degree of Instrumental Conducting
under the guidance of James Ross at the University of Maryland,
School of Music. Daniel has served as a classical guitar and theory
instructor at Oakland University and the International Academy in
Michigan, as well as Teaching Assistant with the University of
Maryland Repertoire Orchestra where he oversaw all directorial
duties including programming, organizing auditions, rehearsing, and
conducting concerts. Mr. Walshaw has performed with such groups as
the Inscape Music Project and the University of Maryland Wind
Ensemble.
Brass
Mark
Morgan (Trumpet/Euphonium/Trombone/Tuba)-
Mr. Morgan is currently a member of the US Navy Band where he
performs with the Commodores Jazz Band. He has performed in all of
the lower 48 States, and served as the Instructor of Trombone for
the Armed Forces School of Music. Mark earned his degree in music
performance from Winthrop University.
Early Childhood Music
Cara
Lyles Ms. Lyles is certified in
Kindermusk teaching methodologies. She is a member of the American
College of Musicians and The Music Teachers National Association.
Cara has directed church choirs, festivals, and musicals. Her
teaching experience includes Kindermusik in Boyds, ELF preschools,
and many others. Cara has been the recipient of numerous awards
including the Beta Music Award, the Knott Music Award and the
Fletcher & Brown Scholarship.
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