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Ran Kampel
Israeli born clarinetist Ran Kampel enjoys a versatile career of solo, chamber music, orchestral performances, and teaching. Currently living in Texas, he serves as the Assistant Professor of Clarinet at Baylor University School of Music. Before joining Baylor University, Ran held principal clarinet positions with the Jacksonville Symphony, the Grand Rapids Symphony, and was a fellow with the…
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Yi-Ning Lo
Yi-Ning Lo, currently based in Rochester New York, is a composer and pianist from Taiwan. Over the course of her artistic journey, she has drawn inspiration from a rich tapestry of literature, encompassing Western poems, Taiwanese folk tunes, ancient Chinese poetry, and Japanese haiku. Lo also takes particular joy in exploring themes related to womanhood,…
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Dylan Smith
As a senior managing consultant and principal data scientist, Dylan leads teams of data scientists to design, develop, and deploy custom data-driven enterprise software solutions for Fortune 100 clients. On a personal note, Dylan is an avid cyclist, aspiring tennis player, and classically-trained musician. Dylan resides in his hometown of Seattle with wife Brittany (also…
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Denin Koch
Having been praised as possessing “pristine playing, meticulous composing” and “a very personal voice deserving of attention,” award-winning guitarist, composer, and educator, Denin Slage-Koch has done a lot. He’s played and recorded with artists like Ryan Keberle, Shane Endsley, Carmen Bradford, Clay Jenkins, Brad Goode, Wycliffe Gordon, and the Colorado Symphony, written music for artists…
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Ji Won Lee
Ji Won Lee earned a bachelor’s degree in Oboe Performance (09′), dual master’s degree in Oboe Performance and Music Education (12′) at Eastman School of Music under the studio of Richard Killmer. She is currently pursuing a Doctorate of Music and Arts in Music Education and Oboe Performance at Eastman. Lee taught at Houghton College,…
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Amy Lachance Christman
Music educator, choral conductor, and pianist Amy Lachance Christman is a passionate advocate for the transformative power of arts education. Amy is the Music Department Chair at the ACES Educational Center for the Arts, an inter-district magnet high school for the fine and performing arts in New Haven, CT, and a K-12 Music Curriculum Specialist…
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Bridget Kinneary
Bridget Kinneary enjoys a career as an orchestral conductor, music director, educator, violist, and collaborative artist. Present engagements include the position of conductor for the Symphony Orchestra of the Mannes Conservatory for the music prep division in New York City and co-lecturer at the University of Potsdam, Germany, where she leads seminars on teaching methods…
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Darren Lin
1st Lieutenant Darren Y. Lin joined “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band in July 2019 as a percussionist. He was appointed Assistant Director in July 2021 and commissioned to his current rank in January 2022. 1st Lt. Lin is a 2009 graduate of Hershey High School in Pennsylvania. He earned a bachelor’s degree in…
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Katie Bonner Russo
Katie is a passionate arts and education advocate, dedicated to inspiring future generations and upholding racial and gender equity in the classical music field. She is an innovative non-profit manager with more than 15 years of experience in marketing, public relations, fundraising, and event planning.
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Brian Dredla
Brian Dredla earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology from the University of Rochester and a Bachelor of Music degree with highest honors in clarinet performance from the University of Michigan. He also holds a master of music degree in clarinet performance and literature from the University of Rochester’s Eastman School of Music. As…
