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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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Kathleen Van Bergen
Now in her 12th season at the helm of Artis—Naples, CEO and President Kathleen van Bergen continues to chart an assured and ambitious course for the organization. Her dedicated oversight is recognized throughout Southwest Florida and the greater arts community as an example of leadership geared toward prudent growth and relationship building. Gulfshore Life magazine…
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McMillan Ilderton Gaither
I am currently a social worker focused on creating professional development resources for Head Start and Early Head Start communities across the US. I have been working in local, state, regional, and national early childhood and family services systems for the past five years, after finishing my MSW program at Salem State University. I moved…
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Marissa Arciola
Marissa is a bassist, strategist and leader with a unique combination of artistic and business experience helping her build on founder Samer Ali’s vision of the Syrian Music Preservation Initiative. Marissa completed her undergraduate degree in double bass performance at the Eastman School of Music under the tutelage of renowned soloist, James VanDemark and Curtis…
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Peter Ferry
Acclaimed as “the ingenious percussionist Peter Ferry,” (Chicago Sun-Times), Peter Ferry is a young American percussion soloist re-imagining classical performances around the world through contemporary repertoire projects and innovative artistic collaborations. An active concerto soloist, Ferry has championed the percussion concerti of Joe Duddell, Emmanuel Sejourne, Michael Torke, Ney Rosauro, and Jacob ter Veldhuis and…
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Blaire Koerner
Dr. Blaire K.S. Koerner is an accomplished bassoonist, educator, and career advisor. As a bassoonist, Dr. Koerner is a founding member of Hats + Heels Duo, a quirky ensemble of bassoon and harp that aim to engage audiences through the universal intrigue of an entertaining story. Their innovative performances are infused with a variety of art forms…
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Samuel Krall
Sam Krall serves as Applied Assistant Professor & Co-Director of the University of Tulsa’s Arts, Culture, and Entertainment (ACE) Management Program. He is currently Director of the Alexandre Hogue Gallery and in October 2021 presented for the Association of Arts Administration Educators. As arts career specialist, Sam supported musicians at both the Eastman School of…
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Rosanna Moore
Known for her quirky and engaging performances, Rosanna Moore is fast gaining recognition internationally as a harpist and actress appearing as a soloist, chamber musician or orchestral player. Moore has won accolades for her performances with the World Harp Festival, Marcel Tournier and Tierra47 competitions. Her writings have recently been published by both Harp Column and…
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Kelly Kasle
Kelly Kasle is a Los Angeles-based musician, concert, event, and music video producer, and podcast host. Her career synthesizes empowering, creating with, and connecting artists and creatives. As a bassoonist, Kelly teaches with LA Phil’s Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles (YOLA), is the West Coast representative and Premier Bassoon Instructor with Bocal Majority, and gigs…
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Katie Hagen
Katie Hagen is a versatile violist, performing on both modern and period instruments. She’s recently appeared in performances with West Edge Opera, California Bach Society, Chora Nova, and the Stockton Symphony, among others. Katie completed concurrent undergraduate degrees in viola performance and physics at the Cleveland Institute of Music and Case Western Reserve University and…
