2026 Sessions
Session 1:
June 24 – July 5
Grades 9 – 12 (Central Camp)
Grades 7 – 8 (Camp Bernstein)
Session 2:
July 8 – July 19
Grades 9 – 12 (Central Camp)
Grades 7 – 8 (Camp Bernstein)
Session 3:
July 22 – August 2
Grades 7 – 9 (Central Camp)
Grades 5 – 7 (Camp Bernstein)
Session 4:
August 5 – August 16
Grades 7 – 9 (Central Camp)
Grades 5 – 7 (Camp Bernstein)
Choose a Major
Students enrolling at Blue Lake begin by choosing a major, a minor, and a session. Click on one of Blue Lake’s majors below to learn more.
Choose a Minor
An important part of an artist’s development is creative exploration of other areas beyond their chosen discipline. This focus can help a student build new skills that indirectly compliment their artistic knowledge base, while also providing an opportunity to learn more about themselves and their interests. A student’s instructional program at Blue Lake is completed by the choice of a minor.
Camp Bernstein (Junior Camp)
In addition to daily recreation and free time, Bernstein campers also participate in a minor class. The minor class introduces campers to a new discipline through creative projects, games, lessons, and group activities. All Bernstein campers are required to take a minor, and there is no additional fee for the course.
Central Camp Minors
While the majority of Central Camp students choose a minor, campers who do not enroll in a minor class are supervised in structured activities during that period which include camp crafts, group projects, hikes, or individual practice. All campers, regardless of schedule, have additional time for rest, relaxation, store, and recreation later in the afternoon. The fee for Central Camp minors is $99 for ten class sessions.
Click here for a complete list and desciption of the minor classes.
Faculty
Blue Lake’s faculty members come from universities, colleges, professional ensembles, and private and public schools from around the country. They serve as motivators and role-models for the campers by teaching artistry, discipline, and appreciation of formal study. In addition to instructing small and large group classes, faculty members regularly demonstrate mastery of their craft through exhibition and performance in concert, master class, studio demonstration, and recital settings. Their goal is to motivate through engaging instruction, sending them home with an incentive to pursue their art with new enthusiasm. Most Blue Lake faculty members have completed their Masters and Doctorate degrees and have extensive teaching and performance experience.
2025 Blue Lake Faculty
Molly Anderson, B.A. Art Education, Michigan State University; Art Teacher, Springport Public Schools, Stockbridge, MI
Catherine Bemis, M.F.A Metal Arts, Academy of Art University; Art Instructor, Newaygo County Council for the Arts, Whitehall, MI
Cody Bishop, B.A. Studio Art, Oakland University; Art Teacher, National Heritage Academy, Waterford, MI
McKenna Bishop, M.F.A. Studio Art, Maine College of Art & Design; Art Teacher, Potterville Public Schools, Battle Creek, MI
Lee Bolt, B.F.A. Art Education, Calvin University; Ceramics Instructor, Calvin University, Saranac, MI
Kalleen Chilcote, M.F.A. Art, University of Texas at Austin
Alaina Clarke, M.P.A. Nonprofit Management and Leadership, Grand Valley State University; Events Manager, American Craft Council, Ferndale, MI
Abigail Cordes, B.A. Art & Mathematics, Aquinas College; Art Teacher, South Haven Public Schools, South Haven High School, St. Johns, MI
Katherine Downie, M.F.A. Painting, Kendall College of Art and Design; Art and Design Lecturer, University of Michigan & Self-Employed Artist, Saline, MI
Eliza Fernand, M.F.A. Interdisciplinary Art, Nevada University; Teaching Artist, Chicago High School for the Arts, Chicago, IL
Natalie Gray, B.F.A. Ceramics, Maryland Institute College of Art; Freelance Artist, Honeydew Moon Studio, Milan, MI
Miah Johnson, Freelance Ceramics Artist, Whitehall, MI
Maria Latour, M.F.A Fiber Arts, Wayne State University; Art Instructor, Northville Art House, Livonia, MI
Joseph Martin, B.F.A. Art Education, Kendall College of Art & Design; Art Teacher, Alger Middle School & Grand Rapids Public Schools, Grandville, MI
Amanda Matles, M.Phil. Geography, Earth & Environmental Sciences, City University of New York; Adjunct Instructor, Pratt Institute & Digital Pedagogy Specialist, Baruch College-CUNY, Brooklyn, NY
Kathryn Murphy, M.A. Art of Teaching, Marygrove University; Visual Arts & Ceramics Educator, Sault Area Public Schools, Sault Ste. Marie, MI
Rozlin Opolka, B.F.A. Visual Art, Western Michigan University; Scholastic Affiliate Coordinator, Western Michigan University, Lansing, MI
Sonia Perea Morales, M.F.A. Painting, University of South Dakota; Art Teacher, Glenwood Middle School, Omaha, NE
Gregorio Perez, B.S. Engineering & Applied Science, Western Michigan University; Ceramic Studio Technician, Washtenaw Community College, Dexter, MI
Christina Poirier, M.F.A. Art, Eastern Michigan University; Art Educator, Sault Public Schools, Sault Sainte Marie, MI
Jessica Pouncy, M.F.A. Studio Art, Tufts University; Art Instructor, Volunteer State Community College, Nashville, TN
Sara Recor, M.A. Media, Central Michigan University; Retired k-12 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
Brooke Ripley, M.F.A. Drawing & Painting, Ohio University; Instructor of Record, Ohio University, Athens, OH
Georgina Rutherford, B.F.A. Art, Eastern Michigan University; Independent Artist, Illustrator, and Writer, Sauk City, WI
Taylor Shallal, B.F.A. Animation & Graphic Design, College for Creative Studies; Private Art Instructor, Rochester, MI
Daniel Slagter, Masters of Urban Education, Davenport University; Art Teacher, Grand Rapids Public Schools, Wyoming, MI
Cassandra Smith, B.F.A. Industrial Design/Product/Crafts, College for Creative Studies; Visual Arts Educator, Waterford School District, Waterford, MI
Alyssa Stewart, B.S. Education, Oakland University; Visual Arts Teacher, Rochester Hart Middle School, Ortonville, MI
Wynn Wikman, M.Ed. Grand Valley State University; Art Teacher, Lakewood High School, North Muskegon, MI
Jo Woodcock, M.A. Education, St. Scholastica; Art Instructor, Chilton Public Schools, Chilton, WI
Pamela Zimmerman, M.A. Studio Art, Eastern Illinois University; Instructor, Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, IL
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; 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 and Trumpet, Ball State University, Muncie, IN
Dr. Paul Carlson, D.M. Tuba Performance, Indiana University; Associate Professor of Tuba and Euphonium, Grand Valley State University & Tubist, Dallas Brass, Grand Rapids, MI
Annie Chapman Brewer, M.M. Horn Performance, Indiana University; Professor of Horn, Saginaw Valley State University, Midland, MI
Dr. Devin Cobleigh-Morrison, D.M.A Horn Performance, University of Wisconsin – Madison; Assistant Professor of Horn, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY
Dr. David Dayoub, D.M.A. Tuba Performance, University of Kansas; Director of Athletic Bands & Instructor, University of Ottawa – Kansas, Lawrence, KS
Tatiana Giesler, M.M. Trumpet Performance, California State University – Long Beach; Private Trumpet Instructor, New Carrollton, MD
Dr. Matthew Haislip, D.M.A. Horn Performance, University of Missouri at Kansas City; Assistant Professor of Horn, Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS
Dr. Benjamin Hay, D.M.A. Trumpet Performance, University of Oklahoma; Department Chair & Associate Professor at Northeastern State University, Tulsa, OK
Dr. Brendan Ige, D.M.A. Tuba Performance, University of Michigan; Instructor of Low Brass, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI
Dr. Katelyn Jahnke, D.M.A Horn Performance and Pedagogy, University of Iowa; Assistant Professor of Horn, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville AR
Dr. Kiirsi Johnson, D.M.A. Horn Performance, Florida State University; Horn Professor, University of Akron, Kent, OH
Michael Kertesz, B.A. Music Education, University of Delaware; Band Director, Pequannock Township Public School, Parsippany, NJ
Dr. John Kilgore, D.M. Trumpet Performance, Florida State University; Principal Trumpet, Boise Philharmonic & Assistant Professor of Trumpet, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS
Dr. Marc LaChance, D.M.A. Trombone Performance, University of Illinois; Retired Director of Bands, Roanoke College, Salem, VA
Dr. Alexander Lapins, D.M. Tuba Performance, Indiana University; Associate Professor of Tuba & Euphonium, University of Tennessee – Knoxville, Knoxville, TN
Zongxi Li, M.M. Chamber Music Performance, University of Michigan; Second Trombone, Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra, Iowa City, IA
Dr. Douglas Lindsey, D.M.A. Trumpet Performance, University of Wisconsin; Assistant Professor of Trumpet, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
Dr. Jamie Lipton, D.M.A. Euphonium Performance, University of North Texas; Professor of Low Brass, Henderson State University, Arkadelphia, AR
Kyle Mallari, M.M. Trumpet Performance, University of Michigan; Adjunct Professor of Trumpet, Mercer University, Jacksonville, FL
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; Associate Professor of Tuba & Euphonium, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY
Dr. Lacey Phelps, D.M.A. Trumpet Performance, University of Oklahoma; Executive Director of Dallas-Fort Worth Brass & President/CEO of Phelps Fundraising Activities, Knoxville, TN
Dr. Rebecca Salo, D.M.A. Horn Performance & Literature, Eastman School of Music; Freelance Horn Performer & Instructor, Evansville, IN
Dr. Daniel Stull, D.M.A. Euphonium Performance, Michigan State University; Private Low Brass Instructor & Freelance Musician, Athens, GA
Dr. Heather Thayer, D.M. Horn Performance, University of North Texas; Associate Professor of Music, Henderson State University, Bryant, AR
Mark Veenstra, B.M. Music Education, Western Michigan University; Retired Band Director, Cy-Fair High School, Cypress, TX
Dr. Carmen Bugan, Ph.D. English Literature, University of Oxford; Creative Writing Faculty, Gotham Writers’ Workshop, Chelsea, MI
Dr. Caitlin Cowan, Ph.D. Creative Writing, University of North Texas; Director of International Tours, Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp & Published Author, Norton Shores, MI
Heidi Kaloustian, M.F.A. Creative Writing; Freelance Writer & Editor, South Lyon, MI
Kelsey Ronan, M.F.A. Creative Writing, Purdue University; Upper School English Teacher, University Liggett School, Grosse Pointe Park, MI
Lauren Curry, B.A. Political Science with a Minor in Dance, Mount Holyoke College; Executive Director, Indianapolis Movement Arts Collective & Teaching Staff, Iibada Dance Company, Indianapolis, IN
Penelope Freeh, M.F.A. Dance, Hollins University; Visiting Assistant Professor & Assistant Director M.F.A. Dance, Hollins University, Roanoke, VA
Ashley Ray Garcia, B.F.A. Dance Performance & Choreography, University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee; Dancer, Wild Space Dance Company & Danceworks Performance Company, Milwaukee, WI
Chloe Gonzales, B.F.A. Dance, University of Michigan; Dance Instructor, Happendance Studio, Lansing, MI
Lena Granger, B.F.A. Dance, Wayne State University; Instructor, Oakland University, Lansing, MI
Jim McEwan, B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Michigan Technological University; Director, Greater Lansing Ballet Co. & Greater Lansing Academy of Dance, Lansing, MI
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, B.F.A. Dance, Western Michigan University; Freelance Contemporary Dance Artist, Zeeland, MI
Carolyn Rabbers, M.F.A Dance, University of the Arts; Adjunct Faculty, Grand Valley State University & Artistic Director, CPR Dance, Stevensville, MI
Patricia Villanueva, B.A. Dance, Hope College; Dance Educator, Happendance Studio, Zeeland, MI
Nathan Young, B.F.A. Ballet Performance, University of Oklahoma; Company Dancer, Grand Rapids Ballet, Grand Rapids, MI
Nicole Young, M.F.A. Dance, University of Michigan; Freelance Dance Instructor, Grand Rapids, MI
Kelly Anderson, South Chicago Dance Theatre
Arianna Argentieri, East Lansing, MI
Col. John Bourgeois, New Orleans, LA
Gail Brechting, Spring Lake, MI
Dr. Salvador Brotons, Barcelona, Spain
Mya Bryant, South Chicago Dance Theatre
Dr. Fernando Deddos, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Dr. Rodney Dorsey, Tallahassee, FL
Douglas Droste, Strongsville, OH
Jiajing Fang, East Lansing, MI
Dr. Kevin Geraldi, Champaign, IL
Daniella Greene, Lansing, MI
Dr. Alexander Jimenez, Tallahassee, FL
Dr. Raphael Jimenez, Oberlin, OH
Dr. Igor Kalnin, Urbana, IL
Albert Khattarb, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Yu-Chen Lin, East Lansing, MI
Alice McAllister Tillman, Detroit, MI
Dr. Marques Ruff, Jonesboro, AR
Dr. Rochelle Sennet, Urbana, IL
Kia Smith, South Chicago Dance Theatre
Marissa Thomas, South Chicago Dance Theatre
Truth in Jazz Orchestra, Muskegon, MI
Dr. LaToya Webb, Muncie, IN
Dr. Heaven Fan, D.M.A. Harp Performance, Indiana University; Adjunct Assistant Professor, University of Notre Dame, Noblesville, IN
Dr. Molly O’Roark, D.M.A. Harp Performance, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Harp Teacher, Urban Youth Harp Ensemble, Decatur, GA
Dr. Kathryn Sloat, D.M.A. Harp Performance, Mannes College of Music; Harp Faculty, Diller-Quaile School of Music & Mannes Prep, Troy, NY
Erin Wood, M.M. Harp Performance, Indiana University; Harp Lecturer, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS
Margaret Babcock, M.M. Music Education, Michigan State University; Band Director, North Farmington High School & Warner Middle School, Novi, MI
Dr. Trae Blanco, D.M.A. Wind Conducting, Arizona State University; Director of Bands, Murray State University, Murray, KY
Frank Bollebakker, B.M.E. Music Education, Conservatory of Music Alkmaar; Trumpet, Piano, and Theory Teacher, De Gooische Muziekschool, the Netherlands
Brenda Bressler, M.M. Education, Boston University; Middle School Band & Choir Teacher, Huron School District, Monroe, MI
Kevin Czarnik, M.M. Conducting, Wayne State University; Band Director, Croswell-Lexington Community Schools, St. Clair Shores, MI
Stacie Detgen, M.A. Music Education, VanderCook College of Music; Retired Band Director, Charlotte Middle School, Charlotte, MI
Joseph Dobos, M.M. Music Education, University of Michigan; University Chorale Conductor, University of Michigan – Flint; Director of Sacred Music, Saint Matthew Church; & Blue Lake Scholarship Representative, Lapeer, MI
Dr. Keith Dodson, Ph.D. in Music Education with an Emphasis in Orchestral Conducting, Florida State University; Director of Orchestral Activities, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI
Emily Drafta, M.M. Music Education, Kent State University; Middle School Orchestra Director, Central School, Lombard, IL
Douglas Droste, M.M. Orchestral Conducting, Texas Tech University; Director of Orchestra Studies, Baldwin Wallace University, Strongsville, OH
David Farquhar, M.M. Education, VanderCook College; Orchestra Teacher, Villa Park School District 45, Lombard, IL
Dr. Luis Fernandez, D.M.A. Violin Performance, University of Miami; Associate Professor of Strings and Music Education, University of Wisconsin – Green Bay & Conductor of Fox Valley Symphony Youth Orchestra, Appleton, WI
Jessica Fiedorowicz, M.A. Educational Leadership, Western Michigan University; Director of Orchestras, South Haven Public Schools, South Haven, MI
James Gross, M.M. Conducting, Wayne State University; Music Department Chair of Grosse Point Public School System, Grosse Pointe Park, MI
Dr. Raphael Jimenez, D.M.A. Conducting, Michigan State University; Director of Orchestras & Associate Professor of Conducting, Oberlin College of Music, Oberlin, OH
Carl Knipe, M.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction, Michigan State University; Retired Band Director, Owosso Schools & Blue Lake Scholarship Representative, Owosso, MI
David Leach, M.A. Instrumental Music Education, Eastern Michigan University; Retired 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; Director of Bands, Ann Arbor Forsythe Middle School, Dexter, MI
Peter Lograsso, M.Ed. Music, VanderCook College; Retired Orchestra Director, Northbrook School District 27, Westchester, IL
Dr. Matthew Ludwig, D.M.A. Wind Conducting, Northwestern University; Adjunct Professor of Music, Northern Michigan University, Big Bay, MI
Willie McAllister Jr., M.M. Education, Wayne State University; Retired Director, Detroit Public Schools Community District Office of Fine Arts & Blue Lake Scholarship Representative, Farmington Hills, MI
Kathy McGrady, M.M.E., VanderCook College of Music; Clinician & Educator, Perrysburg, OH
Brian Olian, M.M. Education, Sam Houston State University; Band Director, Reeths-Puffer High School, Muskegon, MI
Dr. Luis Diego Piedra, D.M.A. Orchestra Conducting, University of Michigan; Assistant Professor of Music and 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
Dr. Christopher Ramos, D.M.A. Instrumental Conducting, The Hartt School, University of Hartford; Director of Bands, Utah Valley University, Cedar Hills, UT
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; Director of Kalamazoo Valley Community College Band, Portage, MI
Dr. Jose Rocha, D.M.A. Cello Performance, University of Houston; Director of Orchestral Activities, Ohio University, Athens, OH
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; Retired Band Director, Manchester Community Schools, Ann Arbor, MI
James Van Eizenga, M.M. Music Education, Michigan State University; Orchestra Director, Novi Community School District, Farmington Hills, MI
Mark Veenstra, B.M. Music Education, Western Michigan University; Retired Band Director, Cy-Fair High School, Cypress, TX
Dr. David Wacyk, D.M.A. Instrumental Conducting, University of Maryland; Professor of Music & Director of Instrumental Ensembles, University of Missouri – St. Louis, St. Louis, MO
Dr. LaToya Webb, Ph.D. Instrumental Music Education, Auburn University; Visiting Professor of Bands, Ball State University, Muncie, IN
Dr. Matthew Westgate, D.M.A. Wind Conducting, University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music; Department Chair, Associate Professor, & Director of Wind Studies, University of Massachusetts – Amherst , Amherst, MA
Dr. Amanda Wilton, D.M.A. Viola Performance, University of Houston; Honors Advisor, Purdue University, Lafayette, IN
Tavia Zerman, M.M. Tuba Performance, University of Akron; Band Director, Grand Ledge Public School & Hayes Middle School, Grand Ledge, MI
Dr. Whitney Ashe, D.M.A. Jazz Performance, University of Illinois; Director of Jazz Studies, Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL
Dominic Bierenga, B.S. Music, Central Michigan University; Freelance Musician & McCourt’s Music Instructor, Madison Heights, MI
Timothy Burke, M.M. Wind Conducting, Southern Oregon University; Teacher, Ferndale Middle School, Allen Park, MI
Phillip Burkhead, Masters of Education, Wright State University; Adjunct Professor of Jazz Studies, University of Dayton & Piano Teacher, Sharp School of Music, Cincinnati, OH
Dr. David Detweiler, D.M.A. Jazz Studies, Eastman School of Music; Assistant Professor of Jazz Saxophone, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL
Gregory Dudzienski, M.M. Saxophone Performance, University of Rhode Island; Director of Jazz Combos, Chicago Academy for the Arts, Chicago, IL
Matthew Hughes, M.M. Music Education, Western Michigan University; Associate Professor of Double Bass & Jazz Studies, Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL
David Jensen, M.M. Trombone Performance, University of Missouri – Kansas City; Retired Teacher, Royal Oak Schools, Royal Oak, MI
Kyrstin Jensen, B.A. Music Education, Central Michigan University; Band & Orchestra Director, Royal Oak High School, Madison Heights, MI
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
Robert Rodriguez, M.M. Jazz Performance, Kansas State University; Instructor at KS USD 345, Topeka, KS
Scott Vernon, M.M. Education, University of Toronto; Music Teacher, Ridley College, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
Dr. Colin Wood, D.M.A. Saxophone Performance, Ohio State University; Assistant Professor of Music, Saginaw Valley State University, Midland, MI
Dr. Nathaniel Gworek, D.M.A Percussion Performance, University of Connecticut – Storrs; Orchestra Director, Callaway High School, Lagrange, GA
Matthew Kazmierski, M.M. Music Performance, University of Colorado at Boulder; Teacher, Plymouth Canton Community Schools, Plymouth, MI
Michael Kertesz, B.A. Music Education, University of Delaware; Band Director, Pequannock Township Public School, Parsippany, NJ
Dr. Daniel Pate, D.M.A. Percussion Performance, Stony Brook University; Percussion Department Coordinator, The Juilliard School, New York, NY
Dr. Emily Salgado, D.M.A. Percussion Performance, University of Michigan; Assistant Professor of Percussion, University of Nebraska – Lincoln, Lincoln, NE
Alexander Shallenberger, B.M.E. Music Education & Performance, West Chester University; Music Teacher, Pittsburgh Public Schools, Pittsburgh, PA
Conner Viets, M.M. Percussion, University of Nebraska – Lincoln; Instructor of Percussion, Murray State University, Murray, KY
Seth Wexler, M.M. Percussion Performance, University of Miami; Percussion Instructor, Palm Beach Atlantic University & New World School of the Arts, West Palm Beach, FL
Dr. Yoshiko Arahata, D.M.A. Piano Performance, Eastman School of Music; Assistant Professor of Piano & Collaborative Piano, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM
Marie Blair, Professional Performance Certificate, Royal Northern College of Music; Adjunct Faculty Accompanist, New York University, Brooklyn, NY
Dr. David Brickle, D.M.A. Piano Performance and Specialized Studies in Pedagogy, Florida State University; Associate 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; Adjunct Professor of Music, Soka University of America, Aliso Viejo, CA
Dr. Sookyung Cho, D.M.A. Piano Performance, The Juilliard School; Associate Professor of Piano, Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, MI
Dr. Ya-Ju Chuang, D.M.A. Piano Performance, Michigan State University; Piano Instructor, Interlochen Center for the Arts, 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 Instructor, Michigan State University Community Music School, East Lansing, MI
Dr. Hyemin Kim, D.M.A. Piano Performance, Michigan State University; Collaborative Pianist, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Interlochen, MI
Dr. Siwon Kim, D.M.A. Piano Performance, University of Michigan; Adjunct Faculty, Bethel University, Mishawaka, IN
Dr. Hsin-Hui Liu, D.M.A. Piano Performance & Pedagogy, University of Iowa; Applied Music Associate, Grinnell College, Iowa City, IA
Dr. Joshua Pifer, D.M.A. Piano Performance, University of Southern California; Associate Professor of Piano & Keyboard Area Head, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA
Dr. Lawrence Quinnett, D.M. Piano Performance, Florida State University; Associate Professor of Piano & Music Theory, Livingstone College, Salisbury, NC
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 at Urbana – Champaign; Assistant Professor of Music & Coordinator of Keyboard Studies, Millikin University, Chatham, IL
Dr. Sarah Arnone, D.M.A. Cello Performance, University of Iowa; Professor of Cello, Bradley University, Iowa City, IA
Rhea Basa, M.M. Music Education, Northwestern University; Orchestra Director, Jones College Prep High School, Chicago, IL
Linda Blakemore, M.M. Music Education, Michigan State University; Orchestra Teacher, Grand Rapids Public Schools, Grand Rapids, MI
Dr. Evie Chen, D.M.A. Violin Performance, Rice University; Lecturer of Violin, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN
Meagan Dodson, B.A. Music, Bethany College; Cello Coach, Bethany College & Private Lesson Instructor, Mount Pleasant, MI
Maria Emmons, M.M. Violin Performance, Illinois State University; String Instructor & Coordinator, Illinois Symphony Youth Orchestra & Violin Faculty, Illinois Wesleyan University, Concord, NH
Cinthia Fernandes Matias, M.M. Cello Performance, Baylor University; Media Production Assistant, Ball State University, Muncie, IN
Dr. Luis Fernandez, D.M.A. Violin Performance, University of Miami; Associate Professor of Strings and Music Education, University of Wisconsin – Green Bay & Conductor of Fox Valley Symphony Youth Orchestra, Appleton, WI
Dr. Taylor Giorgio, D.M. Violin Performance, Florida State University; Visiting Assistant Professor of Strings & Music Education, St. Norbert College, Allouez, WI
Sarah Gworek, M.M. Cello Performance, Columbus State University; High School Orchestra Teacher, Troup County School System, Lagrange, GA
Chris Hornung, M.M. String Bass Performance, Michigan State University; Double Bass Faculty, Concordia University – Irvine, Aliso Viejo, CA
Matthew Hughes, M.M. Music Education, Western Michigan University; Associate Professor of Double Bass & Jazz Studies, Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL
Dr. Letitia Jap, D.M.A. Violin Performance, Eastman School of Music; Affiliate Professor of Violin, Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, MI
Safe Jassani, B.M. Violin Performance, Oberlin Conservatory of Music; Graduate Student & Associate Instructor, Indiana University – Jacobs School of Music, Bloomington, IN
Dr. Igor Kalnin, D.M.A. Violin Performance, Michigan State University; Artist-Teacher of Violin & Assistant Professor of Music, Illinois State University, Urbana, IL
Hayne Kim, M.M. Violin Performance, Michigan State University; Student 7 Instructor, Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, Bloomington, IN
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
Chona Noble, M.M. Violin Performance, University of the Phillipines College of Music; Professional Violinist & Graduate Teaching Assistant, Illinois State University, Bartlett, IL
Diego Pastor, M.M. Violin Performance, Stephen F. Austin State University; Doctoral Student & Teaching Assistant, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO
Dr. Lusine Petrosyan, D.M.A. Cello Performance, Michigan State University; Cellist, Windsor Symphony Orchestra & Music Teacher, Wilton Grove Public School, 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
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 of Music, Salisbury University & Artistic Director, Salisbury Symphony Orchestra, Salisbury, MD
Erika Venable, M.M. Violin Performance, The Julliard School; Music Instructor, North Broward Preparatory School, Coconut Creek, FL
Dr. Shelbi Wagner, D.M.A. Cello Performance, Ohio State University; Adjunct Professor of Cello, Sinclair Community College & Private Instructor, Dayton, OH
Carina Yee, M.M. Violin Performance, Cleveland Institute of Music; Private Teacher & Teaching Assistant, SUNY Stony Brook University, East Setauket, NY
Andrew Anglin, M.A. Theatre, Michigan State University; Theatre and English Teacher, Byron Center High School, Grand Rapids, MI
Elizabeth Barry, M.M. Voice Performance, Chicago College of Performing Arts; Artistic Director, Girls Choral Academy, Grand Rapids, MI
Dr. Vincent Carlson, Ph.D. Theatre Studies, University of Illinois; Teacher, Champaign Public Schools, Urbana, IL
Katherine Dalin, M.M. Vocal Performance & Pedagogy, Northern Illinois University; Teacher, St. Monica Academy, Niles, IL
Emily Gustafson, M.F.A. Acting, University of North Carolina-Greensboro; Admissions Interviewer, Macalester College, Minneapolis, MN
Jason Hill, M.A. Music Ministry, Northwestern University; Worship Director, Temple United Methodist Church, Muskegon, MI
Morgan Lee, M.F.A. Theatre Directing, University of Essex; Freelance Theatre Practitioner, Manchester, CT
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; Performance Director – Players Studio Classes, Birmingham Children’s Theatre, Birmingham, AL
Christopher Petersmark, M.A. Piano Performance, Western Michigan University; Music Director, Southwest Michigan Community Church, Grand Rapids, MI
Deidra Ross, M.M. Education, VanderCook College of Music; Director of Choral & Theatre Arts, Reeths-Puffer Middle School, Muskegon, MI
Jack Seijo, B.F.A. Acting, Ball State University; Freelance Professional Actor & Instructor, The Forge, Chicago, IL
Dr. Hyeji Seo, D.M.A. Piano Performance, Michigan State University; Assistant Professor of Practice Collaborative Piano, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
Fallon Smyl¸ M.F.A. Shakespeare and Performance, Mary Baldwin College; Freelance Theatre Instructor and Receptionist, Rivercity Motorsports, Sault Ste. Marie, ON, Canada
Mariya Sumner, M.M. Piano Performance, Lviv National Music Academy; Piano Accompanist, Fruitport Public Schools, Muskegon, MI
Joseph Shanon Weaver, M.F.A. Acting, University of Georgia; Instructor, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, Whitewater, WI
Dr. Shadow Zimmerman, Ph.D. Theatre History & Theory, University of Washington; Instructor, Pomona College, Upland, CA
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 Community Schools & Music Teacher, Oakland Christian School, Lake Orion, MI
Raymond Calderon, M.M. Voice, Manhattan School of Music; Director of Music & the Arts, Mount Olive Lutheran Church and School, Mineral Point, WI
Ashley Calderon-McHugh, M.M. Classical Voice, New York University; Choral & Musical Theatre Director, Mineral Point Unified Schools, Mineral Point, WI
Carolyn Carrano, M.M. Music Education, University of Michigan; Director of Choirs, Birmingham Public Schools, Oxford, MI
Giustino Carrano, M.M. Vocal Performance & Orchestral Conducting, Ball State University; Director of Choirs, Brandon Public Schools, Oxford, MI
Jonathan Carrothers, M.Ed. Learning & Technology, Western Governors University; Band Director, Anchor Bay School District, Eastpointe, MI
Justin Colwell, M.M. Piano Performance, University of Missouri-Kansas City; Faculty Accompanist & Applied Music Tutorial Coordinator, Grand Rapids Community College, Grand Rapids, 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
Robert Edwards, M.M. Piano Performance, University of North Texas; Self-employed Pianist, Composer, Piano Teacher, Accompanist, & Singer, Grand Rapids, MI
Jennifer Florip, M.M. Vocal Performance, Michigan State University; Choir Accompanist, West Ottawa Public Schools & Worship Director, Spring Lake Christian Reformed Church, 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; Choral Accompanist, Hudsonville High School, 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, Kettering, 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 Director, Utica Community Schools, Troy, 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
Junghyun Kim, M.M. Vocal Performance, Kookmin University of South Korea; Prep School Instructor, Stephen F. Austin University, Nacogdoches, TX
Shirley Lemon, B.M.E. Choral Music Education, Central Michigan University; Choral Educator, Clinician, and Singer, Grand Haven, MI
Leslie Mason, M.M. Vocal Performance, Bowling Green State University; Adjunct Professor, Schoolcraft College; Voice Instructor; and Freelance Opera Singer, Livonia, MI
Coty Raven Morris, M.M. Choral Conducting, Michigan State University; Assistant Professor of Choir, Music Education, & Social Justice, Portland State University, Portland, OR
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 Haven, 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, Big Rapids, MI
Rachel Quillian, B.M.E. Music Education, Calvin College; Choir Director, Plainwell Community Schools, Wyoming, MI
Dr. Susan Ruggiero-Mezzadri, D.M.A. Voice Performance & Pedagogy, Louisiana State University; Associate Professor of Music, William Carey University, Hattiesburg, MS
Regina Schlaff, M.M. Music Education, Western Michigan University; Retired Choir Director, Reeths-Puffer High School, Muskegon, 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; Associate Professor of Music & Artist Teacher of Voice, Illinois State University, Bloomington, IL
Sarah Todd, M.A. Choral Conducting, Eastern Illinois University; Elementary Music & Studio Piano Teacher, River Forest, IL
Dr. Kody Wallace, Ph.D. Choral Conducting & Music Education, Florida State University; Assistant Professor of Music Education & Associate Director of Choral Activities, Wingate University, Huntersville, NC
Dr. Jonathan Yarrington, D.M.A. Vocal Performance, University of North Texas; Associate Professor of Voice, University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS
Dr. Jennifer Branch, D.M.A. Clarinet Performance, Rutgers University; Adjunct Professor, Montclair State University, Randolph, NJ
Dr. Jonathan Cannon, D.M.A. Clarinet Performance, University of Nevada-Las Vegas; Adjunct Instructor, University of Nevada-Las Vegas, Henderson, NV
Dr. Robert Cart, D.M.A. Flute Performance, University of Maryland at College Park; Professor of Music, Montclair State University, Collingswood, NJ
Dr. Kaleb Chesnic, D.M.A. Flute Performance, University of Colorado at Boulder; Flute Instructor, Baldwin Wallace University, Garfield Heights, OH
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; Assistant Professor of Music, University of Evansville, Evansville, IN
Dr. Derek Granger, D.M.A. Saxophone Performance, Indiana University; Director of Band & Orchestra, Southern Middle School, Annapolis, MD
Dr. Amy Guffey, D.M.A. Clarinet Performance, Florida State University; Teaching Assistant Professor of Clarinet, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS
Emily Hancock, M.M. Clarinet Performance, DePaul University; Principal Clarinet, Dubuque Symphony Orchestra, Chicago, IL
Rebecca Haskins, M.M. Oboe Performance, University of Texas at Austin; Principal Oboe, Brazos Valley Symphony & Private Lesson Instructor, Round Rock, TX
Dr. Amy Humberd, D.M. Clarinet Performance, Florida State University; Assistant Professor of Clarinet, Lee University, Cleveland, TN
Dr. James Jeter, D.M.A. Bassoon Performance, SUNY Stony Brook; Principal Bassoon, New Jersey Festival Orchestra & Bassoon Faculty with 92nd Street Y Music School, New York, NY
Dr. Gary June, D.M.A. Clarinet Performance and Literature, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Visiting Professor of Clarinet, 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
Shawn Karson, M.M. Bassoon Performance, University of Texas at Austin; Lesson Instructor, Central Texas Independent School Districts & Acting Principal Bassoon, Symphony of the Americas, Austin, TX
Stephanie Kertesz, M.M. Flute Performance, Indiana University; Private Flute Instructor, Parsippany, NJ
Dr. Elizabeth King-Bennett, D.M. Saxophone Performance, Florida State University; Adjunct Instructor of Music, Dallas College & Western Texas College, Plano, TX
Caitlin Kramer, M.M. Oboe Performance, DePauw University; Assistant Principal Oboe, Holland Symphony, Holland, MI
Elissa Lakofsky, M.M. Flute Performance, Northwestern University; Adjunct Flute Instructor, Florida Atlantic University & Florida International University, Miami, FL
Raúl Marcano, B.M. Clarinet Performance, University of North Texas; Clarinet Instructor, Excel Music, Tampa, FL
Dr. Danilo Mezzadri, D.M.A. Flute Performance, Michigan State University; Professor of Flute, University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS
Rene Miska, M.M. Flute Performance, New England Conservatory; Adjunct Flute Professor, Broward College & Miami-Dade College, & Private Instructor, Plantation, FL
Dr. Valerie Nuzzolo, D.M.A. Clarinet Performance, Michigan State University; Part-Time Professor of Clarinet, Five Towns College, Garden City, NY
Jeremiah Quarles, M.M. Oboe Performance & Chamber Music, University of Michigan; Lecturer of Oboe, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI
Dr. Heidi Radtke, D.M.A. Saxophone Performance, Indiana University-Jacobs School of Music; Lecturer of Saxophone, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC
Dr. Claire Salli, D.M.A. Saxophone Performance, Texas Tech University; Part-Time Professor of Music, Texas A&M International University, Laredo, TX
Dr. Erin Torres, D.M.A. Flute Pedagogy & Performance, Ohio State University; Assistant Professor of Music, Ohio Northern University, Columbus, OH
Dr. Colin Wood, D.M.A. Saxophone Performance, Ohio State University; Assistant Professor of Music, Saginaw Valley State University, Midland, MI
Charles Yassky, M.S. Music Education, University of Illinois; Retired Music Faculty, South Orangetown Central School District, Tappan, NY
Dr. Sarah Jane Young, D.M. Flute Performance, Florida State University; Assistant Professor of Flute, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA
