Faculty

2024 Sessions

Session 1:
June 26 – July 7
Grades 9 – 12 (Central Camp)
Grades 7 – 8 (Camp Bernstein)

Session 2:
July 10 – July 21
Grades 9 – 12 (Central Camp)
Grades 7 – 8 (Camp Bernstein)

Session 3:
July 24 – Aug. 4
Grades 7 – 9 (Central Camp)
Grades 5 – 7 (Camp Bernstein)

Session 4:
Aug. 7 – Aug. 18
Grades 7 – 9 (Central Camp)
Grades 5 – 7 (Camp Bernstein)

Blue Lake annually employs over 700 faculty and staff who work together to provide a diverse and enriching arts experience for campers. Their primary objective is to motivate campers with two weeks of intensive instruction, sending them home with an incentive to pursue their art with new enthusiasm. A well balanced set of values – maturity, citizenship, and appreciation of formal study – is encouraged by all faculty and staff. Most Blue Lake faculty members have completed their Masters and Doctorate degrees and have extensive teaching and performance experience.

2023 Blue Lake Faculty

Art

Sharyn Bosley, M.F.A Art & Design, Columbus College of Art & Design; Art Teacher at Columbus City Schools, Buckeye Middle School, Columbus, OH

Lisa Brown, M.F.A Art, Cranbrook Academy of Art; High School Art Teacher, Greenspire School, Traverse City, MI

Alaina Clarke, M.P.A. Nonprofit Management and Leadership, Grand Valley State University; Gallery & Exhibitions Manager, Haig’s of Rochester, Rochester, MI

Abigail Cordes, B.A. Art & Mathematics, Aquinas College; Art Teacher at South Haven Public Schools, South Haven High School, St. Johns, MI

Esther Cryderman, M.A., Grand Valley State University; Writer, Illustrator and Guest Teacher, Kentwood Public Schools, Caledonia, MI

Matthew Cutting, Ceramic Lab Technician, Muskegon Community College, Muskegon, MI
Cody Davidson, B.A. Studio Art, Oakland University; Art Teacher at Avondale Middle School, Waterford, MI

Katherine Downie, M.F.A. Painting, Kendall College of Art and Design; Self-employed Artist, Saline, MI
Mary Clare Duran, M.Ed. Bilingual Education, Wayne State University; Retired Art Teacher, Detroit Public Schools, Detroit, MI

Kimberly Eberstein, M.F.A. Painting, Western Michigan University; Art Teacher, Battle Creek Public Schools, Galesburg, MI
Eliza Fernand, M.F.A. Interdisciplinary Arts, Nevada University; Adjunct Faculty in Visual Arts, Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, MI
Jacob Gless, B.F.A Arts Education, Western Michigan University; Art Teacher, Lakewood Middle School, Wayland, MI

Marte Marini, M.A. Art Therapy, Wayne State University; Art Therapist with Embrace Change Therapy, Livonia, MI

Joseph Martin, B.F.A. Art Education, Kendall College of Art & Design; Art Teacher at Grand Rapids Public Schools, Ottawa Hills High School, Grandville, MI

Kathryn Murphy, M.A. Art of Teaching, Marygrove University; Visual Arts Educator, Sault Public Schools, Sault Ste. Marie, MI

Sonia Perea-Morales, M.F.A. Painting, University of South Dakota; Assistant Professor of Art, Iowa Wesleyan University, Mount Pleasant, IA

Jessica Pouncy, M.F.A. Studio Art, Tufts University; Art Faculty, Volunteer State Community College, Nashville, TN

Sara Recor, M.A. Media, Central Michigan University; Retired Art Teacher, Colon Community Schools, Lowell, MI

Salvatore Rimi, M.A. Art Education, Eastern Michigan University; Art Teacher, Lake Orion High School, Lake Orion, MI

Elizabeth Robertson, M.Ed. Visual Arts, Loyola University of Chicago; Art Educator, Detroit Public Schools Community District, Detroit, MI
Georgina Rutherford, B.F.A. Art, Eastern Michigan University; Graduate Student, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI

Joan Siler, M.A. Education, Western Michigan University; Art Teacher, Bronson, MI

Mary Simmons, M.A. Teaching and Art Education, Wayne State University; Riverview Community School District, Wyandotte, MI

Cassandra Smith, B.F.A. Industrial Design/Product/Crafts, College for Creative Studies; Visual Arts Educator, Waterford School District, Wolverine Lake, MI

Alyssa Stewart, B.S. Education; Visual Arts Teacher, Rochester Community Schools, Rochester Hart Middle School, Ortonville, MI

David Stratman, Visual Arts Education Post Baccalaureate Teaching Certification, Eastern Michigan University; Art Teacher, Old Redford Academy Middle School

Wynn Wikman, M.Ed. Grand Valley State University; South Haven Public Schools, North Muskegon, MI

Jo Woodcock, M.A. Education, St. Scholastica; Art Instructor and District Coordinator for Gifted and Talented, Chilton, WI

Brass

Dr. Donald Babcock, D.M.A. Trombone Performance, Michigan State University; Professor of Music, Eastern Michigan University, Novi, MI
Dr. Julia Bell, D.M.A. Trumpet Performance, Florida State University; Visiting Assistant Professor of Trumpet, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX

Russell Branch, M.M. Euphonium Performance, Michigan State University; Band Director, Mendham Twp. Middle School, Randolph, NJ

Dr. Stephen Campbell, D.M.A. Trumpet Performance, University of Cincinnati; Associate Professor of Music, Ball State University, Muncie, IN

Dr. Paul Carlson, D.M. Tuba Performance, Indiana University; Assistant Professor of Tuba and Euphonium, Grand Valley State University; Tubist, Dallas Brass, Grand Rapids, MI
Dr. Devin Cobleigh-Morrison, D.M.A Horn Performance, University of Wisconsin – Madison; Adjunct Horn Professor, Washburn University, Madison, WI

Dr. David Dayoub, D.M.A. Tuba Performance, University of Kansas; Freelance Tuba & Euphonium Performer & Instructor, Lawrence, KS

Michael Gause, M.M. Trumpet Performance, Western Michigan University; D.M.A Candidate, Michigan State University; Assistant Professor of Trumpet, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA

Dr. Matthew Haislip, D.M.A. Horn Performance, University of Missouri at Kansas City; Assistant Professor of Horn, Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS
Dr. Katelyn Halbert, D.M.A Horn Performance and Pedagogy, University of Iowa; Assistant Professor of Horn, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville AR

Dr. Brendan Ige, D.M.A. Tuba Performance, University of Michigan; Instructor of Tuba & Euphonium, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI

Dr. Kiirsi Johnson, D.M.A. Horn Performance, Florida State University; Instructor of Horn, College of Wooster, Kent, OH

Dr. John Kilgore, D.M. Trumpet Performance, Florida State University; Principal Trumpet, Boise Philharmonic and Instructor of Trumpet, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS  
Dr. Marc LaChance, D.M.A. Trombone Performance, University of Illinois; Associate Professor of Music, Roanoke College, Roanoke, VA
Dr. Douglas Lindsey, D.M.A. Trumpet Performance, University of Wisconsin; Assistant Professor of Trumpet, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA
Dr. Jamie Lipton, D.M.A. Euphonium Performance, University of North Texas; Professor of Low Brass, Henderson State University, Arkadelphia, AR

Dr. William Mann, D.M.A. Trombone Performance, University of Texas at Austin; Assistant Professor of Trombone, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA
Dr. Clinton McCanless, D.M.A. Tuba Performance, Michigan State University; Assistant Professor of Tuba and Euphonium, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY

Ryan Moser, M.M. Trumpet Performance, University of Georgia; Assistant Principal Trumpet, Columbus Symphony Orchestra; Trumpet Artist-in-Residence, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA

Rebecca Salo, M.M. Horn Performance, Indiana University; Private Horn Instructor, Evansville, IN

Dr. Brent Shires, D.M.A. Horn Performance and Literature, University of Illinois; Associate Professor of Horn, University of Central Arkansas, Conway, AR

Dr. Ryan Stransky, D.M.A. Trumpet Performance, University of Southern California; Instructor of Music: Brass, Alcorn State University, Natchez, MS
Dr. Daniel Stull, D.M.A. Euphonium Performance, Michigan State University; Private Low Brass Instructor, Athens, GA

Mark Veenstra, B.M. Music Education, Western Michigan University; Retired Band Director, Cy-Fair High School, Cypress, TX

Emily Whittaker, Post-Master’s Certificate, French Horn Performance, DePaul University; Horn Instructor, Glenbard South High School, Chicago, IL

Creative Writing

Emily Corwin, M.F.A. Creative Writing, Indiana University; English Teacher, Detroit County Day School, Birmingham, MI

Dr. Caitlin Cowan, Ph.D. Creative Writing, University of North Texas; Director of International Tours, Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp, Norton Shores, MI

Dr. Patrick Kindig, Ph.D. English, Indiana University; Lecturer in University Writing, Brandeis University, Waltham, MA

Dance

Laura Blaufuss, B.F.A. Dance, Wright State University; Ballet Instructor, Toledo School for the Arts, Toledo, OH

Lauren Curry, B.A. Political Science with a Minor in Dance, Mount Holyoke College; Executive Director, Indianapolis Movement Arts Collective, Indianapolis, IN

Steven Houser, Rehearsal Director, Syracuse City Ballet, Portland, OR

Tanner Hronek, B.F.A. Dance Performance, Butler University; Freelance Dancer, Indianapolis, IN

Rachel Miller, M.F.A. Dance, Hollins University; RAD Fest Curator; Wellspring Dance and Adjunct Professor, Grand Valley State University, Lansing, MI
Lauren Mudry, B.S Dance Performance and Teaching, Eastern Michigan University; Adjunct Dance & Theatre Instructor, Lansing Community College, Lansing, MI

Austin Panavong, Freelance Contemporary Dance Artist, Zeeland, MI

Dana Powers-Klooster, M.F.A. Dance, University of Iowa; Adjunct Professor of Dance, Grand Valley State University, Holland, MI

Carolyn Rabbers, M.F.A Dance, University of the Arts; Artistic Director, CPR Dance: Inhale Movement, Stevensville, MI

Natalia Retzloff, B.A. Fine Arts in Dance, Wright State University; Full-Time Dance Faculty, Flint School of Performing Arts, Howell, MI

Patricia Villanueva, B.A. Dance, Hope College; Dance Educator, Eaton Rapids, MI

Guest Artists and Conductors

Dr. Trae Blanco, Murray, KY

Dr. Salvador Brotons, Barcelona, Spain

Dr. Young Hyun Cho, East Lansing, MI

Dr. David Detweiler, Tallahassee, FL

Carl Donakowski, Harrisonburg, VA

Dr. Rodney Dorsey, Bloomington, IN

Don Flickinger, Big Rapids, MI

Dr. Kevin Geraldi, Champaign, IL

Dr. Alex Jiménez, Tallahassee, FL

Dr. Raphael Jiménez, Oberlin, OH

Dr. Igor Kalnin, Urbana, IL

Mai Kokubo, Shizuoka, Japan

Dr. Denis Petrunin, Augusta, GA

Dr. Anastasia Petrunina, Augusta, GA

Dr. Rebecca Phillips, Fort Collins, CO

Dr. Rochelle Sennet, Urbana, IL

Dr. Walter Verdehr, East Lansing, MI

Paul York, Louisville, KY

Itamar Zorman, Rochester, NY

Harp

Dr. Molly O’Roark, D.M.A. Harp Performance, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Artistic Director, Urban Youth Harp Ensemble, Drew Charter School; Harp Instructor, University of North Georgia at Dahlonega, Decatur, GA

Kathryn Sloat, M.M. Harp Performance, Eastman School of Music; Harp Faculty, Diller-Quaile School of Music, Queens, NY

Erin Wood, M.M. Harp Performance, Indiana University; Harp Lecturer, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS

Instrumental Conductors

Margaret Babcock, M.M. Music Education, Michigan State University; Band Director, North Farmington High School and Warner Middle School, Novi, MI
Dr. Trae Blanco, D.M.A. Wind Conducting, Arizona State University; Director of Bands, Murray State University, Murray, KY
Dr. Melody Causby, Ph.D. Music Education, University of Southern Mississippi; Assistant Professor of Music Education, University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS
Dr. Daniel Cook, D.M.A. Conducting, Northwestern University – Bienen School of Music; Director of Bands, Ithaca College, Newfield, NY
Kevin Czarnik, M.M. Conducting, Wayne State University; Band Director, Croswell-Lexington Schools, Croswell, MI
Stacie Detgen, M.M.E. Vandercook College of Music; Retired Band Director, Charlotte Middle School, Charlotte, MI
Joseph Dobos, M.M. Music Education, University of Michigan; Faculty, Wayne State University Music Dept. and Blue Lake Scholarship Representative, Lapeer, MI
Dr. Keith Dodson, Ph.D. in Music Education with and Emphasis in Orchestral Conducting, Florida State University; Director of Orchestras, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI
David Farquhar, M.M.Ed., VanderCook College; Orchestra Teacher, Villa Park School District 45, Lombard, IL
Jessica Fiedorowicz, M.A. Educational Leadership, Western Michigan University; Director of Orchestras, South Haven Public Schools, South Haven, MI
Jed Fritzemeier, M.M. Strings, University of Michigan; Director of Music Education, Jackson Symphony Orchestra, Chelsea, MI
Susan Gould, Master of Music, Western Michigan University; Retired Teacher, Greenville High School, Rockford, MI
James Gross, M.M. Conducting, Wayne State University; Orchestra Director, Grosse Pointe South High School, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
Dr. Alexander Jiménez, D.M., Florida State University; Professor of Conducting and Director of Orchestras, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL
Dr. Raphael Jiménez, D.M.A. Conducting, Michigan State University; Director of Orchestras and Associate Professor of Conducting, Oberlin College of Music, Oberlin, OH
Rebecca Kilgore, M.M. Music Education, VanderCook College of Music; Director of Bands, East Rockford Middle School, Rockford, MI
Carl Knipe, M.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction, Michigan State University; Retired; Blue Lake Scholarship Representative, Owosso, MI
Bryan Kolk, M.M. Music Performance, University of Michigan; Orchestra Director, Garfield High School, Seattle, WA
David Leach, M.A. Instrumental Music Education, Eastern Michigan University; Performing Arts Chairman & Director of Bands, Ann Arbor Public Schools, Pioneer High School, Ann Arbor, MI
Erin Lilliefors, M.M. Music Education, Eastern Michigan University; Band Director, Ann Arbor Public Schools, Pioneer High School, Ann Arbor, MI
Peter Lograsso, M.Ed. Music, VanderCook College; Retired Orchestra Director, Northbrook School District 27, Westchester, IL
Willie McAllister Jr., M.M., Wayne State University; Retired Director, Detroit Public Schools Community District Office of Fine Arts, Detroit, MI
Kathy McGrady, M.M.E. Vandercook College of Music; President, Ohio Music Education Association, Perrysburg, OH
Joe Oprea, M.M. Bass Performance, Western Michigan University; Orchestra teacher, Lowell Area Schools, Hastings, MI
Dr. Suren Petrosyan, D.M.A. Cello Performance, Michigan State University; Assistant Professor of Music, University of North Alabama; Music Director & Conductor, Shoals Symphony Orchestra, Florence, AL
Dr. Luis Diego Piedra, D.M.A. Orchestra Conducting, University of Michigan; Director of Orchestras, Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, IN
Andrew Pool, M.A. Education, Grand Valley State University; Music Teacher, Forest Hills Public Schools, Grand Rapids, MI
John Riegel, M.A. Music, Ohio State University; Director of Orchestras, Hilliard Darby High School, Columbus, OH
James Roach, M.M. Music Education, University of Michigan; Retired Instrumental Music Teacher, Kalamazoo Public Schools, Kalamazoo, MI
Dr. Amy K. Roisum Foley, PhD Music & Wind Band Conducting, University of Minnesota – Twin Cities; Director of Bands & Professor of Music, Minnesota State University – Mankato, Le Sueur, MN
James Ross, M.M. Wind Conducting, Michigan State University; Retired, Director of Instrumental Music, East Kentwood High School, Kentwood, MI
Kelly Splear, M.M. Curriculum Instruction, California Coast University; Orchestra Director, Jackson Public Schools, Montrose, MI
Jared Throneberry, M.M.Ed. Music Education, Vandercook College of Music; Band Director, Manchester Community Schools, Ann Arbor, MI
Allman Todd IV, M.M. Music, Sam Houston State University; Director of Bands, Middle School, Big Rapids Public Schools, Big Rapids, MI
Dr. Dave Wacyk, D.M. Conducting, University of Maryland; Professor of Music & Director of Instrumental Ensembles, University of Missouri – St. Louis, St. Louis, MO
Dr. Matthew Westgate, D.M.A. University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music; Chair and Associate Professor, Director of Wind Studies, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA
Dr. Amanda Wilton, D.M.A. Viola Performance, University of Houston; Instructor of Viola, University of North Alabama, Florence, AL
Tavia Zerman, M.M. Tuba Performance, University of Akron; Band Director, Grand Ledge Public School, Grand Ledge, MI

Jazz

Phillip Burkhead, Masters of Education, Wright State University; Adjunct Professor of Jazz Piano, University of Dayton, Cincinnati, OH

James Cooper, M.M. Jazz Studies, Northern Illinois University; Adjunct Lecturer, Lake Michigan College, Fennville, MI
Gregory Dudzienski, M.M. Saxophone Performance, University of Rhode Island; Director of Jazz Combos, Chicago Academy for the Arts, Chicago, IL

Walter Harris, M.M. Jazz Studies, Michigan State University; Band Director, Harlem Children’s Zone Promise Academy, New York, NY

Tyson Haynes, M.M. Jazz Studies, University of Colorado; Jazz Ensemble Faculty, Calvin University, Lansing, MI

John D. Hill, IV, M.M. Percussion Performance, Central Michigan University; Music Teacher, Oxford Area Schools, Swartz Creek, MI
David Jensen, M.M. Trombone Performance, University of Missouri-Kansas City; Teacher, Royal Oak Schools, Royal Oak, MI

Kyrstin Jensen, B.A. Music Education, Central Michigan University; Band & Orchestra Instructor, Royal Oaks Middle School, Madison Heights, MI

Kenneth Jury, B.S. Music Education, Central Michigan University; Band Director, San Antonio ISD, San Antonio, TX
James Leslie, B.M.E. Central Michigan University; Percussion and Jazz Coordinator, University of Dayton, OH

Kerry Moffit, Retired USAF, Freelance Musician and Music Educator, Newport News, VA

Dr. Thomas Polett, D.M.A. Trombone Performance, University of Georgia; Professor of Music, Aquinas College, Grand Rapids, MI
Michael Sulecki, M.Ed. Music Education, University of Michigan; Band Director, Portland Public Schools, Portland, MI

Scott Vernon, M.M.Ed. University of Toronto; Music Instructor, St. Catharine’s, St. Catharine’s, Ontario, Canada

Percussion

James Bartelt, M.M. Percussion Performance, Florida State University; Retired USAF Bands Member, Performer / Instructor, Washington, DC area

Dr. Kurt Gartner, D.A. Percussion Performance, University of Northern Colorado; Professor of Percussion, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS

Dr. Nathaniel Gworek, D.M.A Percussion Performance, University of Connecticut – Storrs; Assistant Band Director and Percussion Faculty, Point University, Auburn, AL

Dr. Daniel Pate, D.M.A. Percussion Performance, Stony Brook University; Percussion Department Coordinator, The Juilliard School, New York, NY

Dr. Denis Petrunin, D.M.A. Percussion Performance, University of Georgia; Percussion Instructor, Augusta University Music Conservatory, Augusta, GA
Seth Wexler, M.M. Percussion Performance, University of Miami; Percussion Instructor, Palm Beach Atlantic University, West Palm Beach, FL

Piano

Dr. Yoshiko Arahata, D.M.A. Piano Performance, Eastman School of Music; Visiting Assistant Professor of Chamber & Collaborative Piano, Indiana University – Bloomington, Bloomington, IN

Marie Blair, Professional Performance Certificate, Royal Northern College of Music; Adjunct Faculty Accompanist, New York University, New York City, NY
Dr. David Brickle, D.M.A. Piano Performance and Specialized Studies in Pedagogy, Florida State University; Assistant Professor of Music, Mulligan University, Johnson City, TN
Dr. Chia-Ying Chan, D.M.A. Piano Performance and Literature, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Adjunct Professor, Saginaw Valley State University, Okemos, MI
Dr. Wan-Chin Chang, D.M.A. Piano Performance, University of Southern California; Associate Faculty, Soka University of America, Aliso Viejo, CA
Dr. Sookyung Cho, D.M.A. Piano Performance, Juilliard School of Music; Associate Professor of Piano, Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, MI

Dr. Ya-Ju Chuang, D.M.A. Piano Performance, Michigan State University; Piano Faculty, Interlochen Arts Academy, Interlochen, MI

Dr. Mark Franklin, D.M.A. Piano Performance with Specialized Studies in Music Theory Pedagogy, Florida State University; Assistant Professor of Piano, Oklahoma Baptist University; Private Piano Studio, Shawnee, OK

Dr. Brendan Jacklin, D.M.A. Piano Performance, University of Cincinnati; Assistant Professor of Piano, Fisk University, Nashville, TN

Dr. Hajin Kim, D.M.A. Piano Performance, Michigan State University; Piano Faculty, Michigan State University Community Music School, East Lansing, MI

Dr. Kyunghoon Kim, D.M.A. Piano Performance, Indiana University; Visiting Lecturer in Music, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN

Dr. Marcelo Lian, D.M.A. Piano Performance, University of Nebraska – Lincoln; Artist in Residence, Linfield College; Artist-Faculty of Piano, Omaha Conservatory of Music, Lincoln, NE

Dr. Tiantian Liang, D.M.A. Piano Performance, University of Cincinnati; Instructor, Tennessee State University; Adjunct Piano Instructor, Belmont University, Nashville, TN

Dr. Joshua Pifer, D.M.A. Piano Performance, University of Southern California; Assistant Professor of Piano & Piano Area Head, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA

David Postma, Piano Technician; Hudsonville, MI

Dr. Christopher Ruggiero, D.M.A. Piano Performance, Ball State University; Associate Chair of Piano, Levine Music, McLean, VA

Dr. Jonathan Sokasits, D.M.A. Piano Performance, University of Wisconsin—Madison; Professor of Piano, Hastings College, Hastings, NE

Dr. Pei-I Wang, D.M.A. Piano Performance and Literature, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Assistant Professor of Music in Piano, Millikin University, Chatham, IL

Dr. Zhao Wang, D.M.A.  Piano Performance, Michigan State University; Lecturer in Collaborative Piano, Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI

Strings

James Berezney, M.M. Music Performance, Boston University; Director of Orchestras, Oxford Middle School, Oxford, MI
Linda Blakemore, M.M. Music Education, Michigan State University; Orchestra Teacher, Grand Rapids Public Schools, Grand Rapids, MI

Dr. Marianna Brickle, D.M. Violin Performance, Florida State University; Violin Instructor, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN

Dr. Elaine de Azevedo Bastos, D.M. Violin Performance, Florida State University; Violin Teacher, El Sistema Oklahoma & Rose Rock School, Oklahoma City, OK
Michael Dewhirst, B.F.A Cello Performance, Ithaca College; Freelance Cellist, Teacher, Clinician, Green Bay, WI

Meagan Dodson, B.A. Music, Bethany College; Adjunct Cello Instructor, Bethany College, Lindsborg, KS

Maria Emmons, M.M. Music Performance, Illinois State University; Beginning Strings Instructor & Coordinator, Illinois Symphony Youth Orchestra, Bloomington, IL

Dr. Luis Fernandez, D.M.A. Violin Performance, University of Miami; Assistant Professor of Strings & Music Education, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, Appleton, WI

Dr. Christopher Ferrara, D.M.A. Violin Performance, SUNY Stony Brook University; Violin Faculty, Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI
Dr. Taylor Giorgio, D.M. Violin Performance, Florida State University; Visiting Assistant Professor of Strings & Music Education, St. Norbert College, Allouez, WI

Laura Hammes Black, M.M. Violin Performance, Indiana University; String Faculty, Bethany College, Wichita, KS

Sarah Hansen, M.M. Cello Performance, Hartt School of Music, University of Hartford; D.M.A. Candidate, University of Iowa; Affiliate Instructor of Cello, Bradley University, Iowa City, IA
Chris Hornung, M.M. String Bass Performance, Michigan State University; Double Bass Faculty, Concordia University – Irvine, Aliso Viejo, CA
Dr. Igor Kalnin, D.M.A., Michigan State University; Assistant Professor and Instructor of Violin, Illinois State University, Normal, IL
Dr. Roman Kosarev, D.M.A. Viola Performance, Michigan State University; Principal Violist, Windsor Symphony; Viola Professor, Oakland University, London, ON, Canada

Dr. Tod Leavitt, D.M.A. Double Bass Performance, The Ohio State University; Senior Lecturer in Contrabass, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA

Dr. Eun Sol Lee, D.M.A. Violin Performance, Michigan State University; Violin Faculty, Michigan State University, Lansing, MI

Dr. William McClain, D.M.A. Viola Performance, University of Maryland at College Park; Associate Professor, Milliken-Decatur Symphony Orchestra, Decatur, IL

Peter McCutcheon, M.M. Double Bass Performance, University of Cincinnati; Double Bass Faculty, Wyoming Fine Arts Center, Cincinnati, OH
Dr. Lusine Petrosyan, D.M.A. Cello Performance, Michigan State University; Cellist, Windsor Symphony Orchestra; Teacher, TCH Montessori, London, ON, Canada

Dr. Suren Petrosyan, D.M.A. Cello Performance, Michigan State University; Assistant Professor of Music, University of North Alabama; Music Director & Conductor, Shoals Symphony Orchestra, Florence, AL

Dr. Anastasia Petrunina, D.M.A. Violin Performance, University of Georgia; Concertmaster, Augusta Symphony Orchestra, Augusta, GA

David Rezits, M.M. Cello Performance, Indiana University; Cellist, Fort Wayne Philharmonic, Fort Wayne, IN
Dr. Jeffrey Schoyen, D.M.A. Cello Performance, SUNY Stony Brook University; Professor, Salisbury University, Salisbury, MD

Dr. Duoli Sun, D.M.A. Violin Performance, Michigan State University; Private Violin/Viola Instructor, Lansing, MI

Erika Venable, M.M. Violin Performance, The Julliard School; Music Instructor at North Broward Preparatory School, Coconut Creek, FL

Dr. Shelbi Wagner, D.M.A. Cello Performance, Ohio State University; Adjunct Professor of Cello, University of Dayton, Dayton, OH
Dr. Amanda Wilton, D.M.A. Viola Performance, University of Houston; Instructor of Viola, University of North Alabama, Florence, AL
Carina Yee, B.M. Applied Music – Violin, University of Rochester; First Violin, Akron Symphony Orchestra; Second Violin, Canton Symphony Orchestra, Cleveland, OH

Theater

Andrew Anglin, M.A. Theatre, Michigan State University; Theatre and English Teacher, Byron Center High School, Grand Rapids, MI

Mark Cabus, M.F.A. Classical Acting, George Washington University; Assistant Professor of Acting, Theater, & Dance, Ball State University, Muncie, IN
Athens Carter, M.M. Trumpet Performance, Peabody Conservatory; Freelance Accompanist, Mt. Pleasant, MI

Dr. Stephanie “Tippi” Hart, Ph.D. Theatre and Performance of the Americas, Arizona State University; Adjunct Professor of Movement at Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA

Morgan Lee, M.F.A. Theatre Directing, University of Essex; Freelance Theatre Practitioner, Hattiesburg, MS
David Little, M.F.A. Theatre Direction, the New School for Drama; Theatre Instructor, Ball State University, Muncie, IN

Chad Marriott, M.F.A. Shakespeare and Performance, Mary Baldwin University; Adjunct Instructor, Mary Baldwin University, Lynchburg, VA
Katherine Mayberry, M.F.A. Shakespeare and Renaissance Literature in Performance, Mary Baldwin College (in partnership with American Shakespeare Center); Adjunct Professor, Grand Valley State University, Grand Haven, MI

Sarah Mayhew, M.F.A. Performance & Pedagogy, Texas Tech University; Graduate Teaching Assistant, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
Micah Patt, M.M. Vocal Pedagogy, Syracuse University; Theater Teacher, Duluth High School, Atlanta, GA

Jackie Seijo, B.F.A. Acting, Ball State University; Professional Actor, Chicago, IL

Mariya Sumner, M.M. Piano Performance, Lviv National Music Academy; Piano Accompanist, Fruitport Public Schools, Muskegon, MI
Christopher Drew Vidal, M.F.A. Theatre Pedagogy, Virginia Commonwealth University; Associate Professor of Acting, Ball State University, Muncie, IN

Voice

Dr. Stephanie Beinlich, D.M.A. Vocal Performance, University of South Carolina; Assistant Professor of Music & Vocal Area Coordinator, Eastern New Mexico University, Portales, NM

Thomas Blue, M.M. Music Education, Michigan State University; Retired Choir Director, Rochester Adams High School and Rochester Van Hoosen Middle School, Lake Orion, MI
Anna Bolton, B.M. Music Education & Vocal Performance, Michigan State University; Allendale High School Choral Director, Wyoming, MI
Emily Capece, M.M. Music Education & Choral Conducting, Westminster Choir College; Choral Teacher, St. Dominic School District; Artistic Director, Oberlin Choristers, Shaker Heights, OH

Ashley Calderon-McHugh, M.M. Classical Voice, New York University; Vocal Program Director, Mineral Point Unified Schools, Mineral Point, WI

Giustino Carrano, M.M. Vocal Performance & Orchestral Conducting, Ball State University; Choir, Band, & Music Director, Hillel Day High School, Metamora, MI

Jonathan Carrothers, M.Ed. Learning & Technology, Western Governors University; Music Teacher, Utica Community Schools, Eastpointe, MI

Brent Decker, B.F.A. Music, Western Michigan University; Collaborative Pianist, Portage Public Schools, Kalamazoo, MI

Dr. Charles Amon Eady, Ph.D. Music Education and Choral Conducting, Florida State University; Director of Choral Activities, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI

Jennifer Florip, M.M. Vocal Performance, Michigan State University; Choir Accompanist & Educational Assistant, West Ottawa Public Schools, Grand Haven, MI

Angel Gippert, M.M. Choral Conducting, Michigan State University; Vocal Music Director, Farmington High School & Lake Orion Public Schools, West Bloomfield, MI
Cynthia Haas, M.M. Education, Drake University; Accompanist, Hudsonville High School & Calvin University, Grand Rapids, MI

Dr. Steven Hankle, Ph.D. Choral Conducting and Music Education, Florida State University; Assistant Professor of Choral Music and Music Education, University of Dayton, Dayton, OH

Katie Hillyard, M.Ed. Leadership, Grand Valley State University; Choral Director, South Haven Public Schools, South Haven, MI
Julia Holt, M.M. Choral Conducting, Oakland University; Vocal Music Teacher, Utica Community Schools, Shelby Township, MI

Dr. Shayna Isaacs, D.M.A. Vocal Performance, Texas Tech University; Assistant Professor of Voice, University of Texas – Rio Grande Valley, Brownsville, TX

Sean Ivory, M.M. Choral Conducting, Michigan State University; Music Teacher, Forest Hills Public Schools, Grand Rapids, MI

Shirley Lemon, B.M.E. Choral Music Education, Central Michigan University; Choral Educator, Grand Valley State University; Grand Haven, MI
Leslie Mason, M.M. Vocal Performance, Bowling Green State University; Voice Instructor and Freelance Opera Singer, Livonia, MI

Dr. Andrew Minear, D.M.A. Choral Conducting, Michigan State University; Director of Choral Activities, University of Alabama, Winter Park, FL

Dr. Michael Mitchell, D.M.A. Conducting, University of Missouri at Kansas City; Professor of Music, Oakland University, Rochester Hills, MI

Paul Patinka, M.M. Vocal Pedagogy and Performance, University of Texas at San Antonio; Adjunct Faculty, Salve Regina University, Providence, RI

Parks Payton, M.M. Education, Michigan State University; Vocal Music Teacher, Grand Haven Public Schools, Grand Rapids, MI

Adelaide Petersmark, B.M.E. Choral Music Education, Grand Valley State University; Choir Director, Fruitport Middle School & Fruitport High School, Grand Rapids, MI
Dr. Courtney Piercey, D.M.A. Vocal Performance, Arizona State University; Adjunct Instructor of Music, Ferris State University; Music Teacher, St. Mary School & St. Michael School, Big Rapids, MI
Carolyn Priebe, M.M. Music Education, University of Michigan; Director of Choirs, Birmingham Public Schools, Waterford, MI

Rachel Quillian, B.M. Education, Calvin College; Teacher, Plainwell Community Schools, Wyoming, MI

Dr. Susan Ruggiero-Mezzadri, D.M.A. Voice Performance & Pedagogy, Louisiana State University; Assistant Professor of Music, William Carey University, Hattiesburg, MS

Regina Schlaff, M.M. Music Education, Western Michigan University; Retired, Choir Director, Reeths-Puffer School District, Muskegon, MI

Erin Stier, B.M.E. Hope College; Choir Director, West Ottawa Public Schools, Grand Rapids, MI

Karen TenBrink, M.M. Music Education, University of Michigan; Director, Ann Arbor Civic Chorus, Private Voice/Piano Teacher, Ann Arbor, MI

Dr. Elizabeth “Lily” Thompson, D.M.A. Vocal Performance, University of Illinois; Assistant Professor of Music & Artist Teacher of Voice, Illinois State University, Normal, IL
Sarah Todd, M.M. Piano Performance and Pedagogy, University of Oklahoma; Music Teacher, The Field School, River Forest, IL
Dr. Kody Wallace, Ph.D. Choral Conducting & Music Education, Florida State University; Assistant Professor & Director of Choral Ensembles, Grand Rapids, MI

Bryant Lamar Williams, M.M. Vocal Performance, Indiana University South Bend; Choir Teacher, Jackson Middle School, South Bend, IN

Dr. Jonathan Yarrington, D.M.A. Vocal Performance, University of North Texas; Assistant Professor of Voice, University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Woodwinds

Dr. Jennifer Branch, D.M.A. Clarinet Performance, Rutgers University; Music Professor of Education, Montclair State University, Randolph, NJ
Jonathan Cannon, M.M. Clarinet Performance; D.M.A. Candidate, Clarinet Performance, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Henderson, NV

Dr. Robert Cart, D.M.A. Flute Performance, University of Maryland College Park; Professor of Music, Montclair State University, Collingswood, NJ

Dr. Jiyeon Choi, D.M.A. Clarinet Performance, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Lecturer in Clarinet, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA

Dr. Ian Davidson, D.M.A. Oboe Performance, University of Texas at Austin; Regents’ Professor, Texas State University, Austin, TX

Dr. Charles du Preez, D.M.A. Clarinet Performance, University of Arizona; Visiting Professor of Clarinet, University of Evansville, Evansville, IN
Dr. Leonard Garrison, D.M. Flute Performance, Northwestern University; Distinguished Professor of Flute, University of Idaho, Lionel Hampton School of Music, Moscow, ID
Dr. Derek Granger, D.M.A. Saxophone Performance, Indiana University; Visiting Assistant Professor of Saxophone at Tarleton State University, Stephenville, TX

Dr. Amy Guffey, D.M.A. Clarinet Performance, Florida State University; Instructor of Clarinet, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS

Emily Hart, M.M. Oboe Performance, Eastman School of Music; Instructor, Eastman School of Music, Rochester, NY
Dr. Susan Hayes, D.M.A. Flute Performance, University of Maryland; Flute Instructor, Loudoun County Public Schools, Centreville, VA

Dr. Amy Humberd, D.M. Clarinet Performance, Florida State University; Artist Affiliate of Clarinet, Berry College; Adjunct Professor of Clarinet, Lee University, Cleveland, TN
Dr. James Jeter, D.M.A. Bassoon Performance, SUNY Stony Brook; Principal Bassoon, New Jersey Festival Orchestra; 92nd Street Y, Chamber Music Coaching Faculty, New York, NY
Dr. Gary June, D.M.A. Clarinet Performance and Literature, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Adjunct Clarinet Professor, Grand Valley State University, Jenison, MI
Dr. Elissa Kana, D.M.A Saxophone Performance, University of Iowa; Instructor of Saxophone, Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, AR

Dr. Elizabeth King-Bennett, D.M. Saxophone Performance, Florida State University; Instructor of Music, Dallas College, Plano, TX

Caitlin Kramer, M.M. Oboe Performance, DePauw University; Adjunct Instructor at Western Michigan University; Freelance Oboist and Oboe Instructor, Kalamazoo, MI

Dr. Michael Lippard, D.M.A. Flute Performance, University of Colorado at Boulder; Adjunct Professor of Clarinet, York College of Pennsylvania, York, PA

Dr. Laura McLaughlin, D.M.A. Clarinet Performance, University of Wisconsin – Madison; Adjunct Instructor of Clarinet, Carroll University; Milwaukee, WI

Dr. Danilo Mezzadri, D.M.A. Flute Performance, Michigan State University; Professor of Flute, The University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS
Rene Miska, M.M. Flute Performance, New England Conservatory; Musician, Miami Symphony; Flute Professor, Broward College and New World School of the Arts, Miami, FL
Leslie Nicholas, M.M., Northwestern University; Guest Artist and Clinician, Wichita, KS
Dr. Valerie Nuzzolo, D.M.A. Clarinet Performance, Michigan State University; Adjunct Instructor of Clarinet, Five Towns College, Garden City, NY

Dr. Kelsey Paquin, D.M.A. Clarinet Performance, Florida state University; Assistant Professor of Clarinet, University of North Alabama, Florence, AL

Dr. Heidi Radtke, D.M. Saxophone Performance, Indiana University; Lecturer of Saxophone, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC

Claire Salli, M.M. Saxophone Performance, Bowling Green State University; Adjunct Professor of Music, Our Lady of the Lake University, San Antonio, TX

Dr. Robert “Gabe” Southard, D.M.A. Wind Conducting, Michigan State University; Director of Instrumental Ensembles, Gordon College, South Hamilton, MA

Dr. Sarah Southard, D.M.A. Oboe Performance, Cincinnati Conservatory of Music; Faculty, Hope College, Holland, MI

Suzanne Wieland, M.A. Flute Performance, Florida Atlantic University; Flute Instructor, Land O’ Lakes High School, Saint Petersburg, FL

Charles Yassky, M.S. Music Education, University of Illinois; Retired, Music Faculty, South Orangetown Central School District, Rockland County, NY

Dr. Sarah Jane Young, D.M. Flute Performance, Florida State University; Adjunct Professor of Flute, Bethune-Cookman University, Tallahassee, FL