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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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Elisa Kohanski
Elisa Kohanski enjoys a diverse career as soloist, chamber musician, and orchestral player, while championing unique artistic collaborations. She has performed on stage with Yo Yo Ma, the Miami String Quartet, Olivia Newton John, Robert Shaw, Gustavo Dudamel, John Williams, Harry Connick, Jr., and in performance venues around the world including Carnegie Hall; Royal Albert…
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Jeremy Rothman
Jeremy Rothman is internationally recognized as a visionary performing arts executive with 25 years of achievement in connecting performers, audiences, and communities through powerful artistic experiences. His innovative programming expands audiences, inspires philanthropy and ticket sales, and generates novel collaborations among institutions. He is a proven fundraiser, public spokesperson, strategic leader, and fiscal steward. As…
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Christopher Van Hof
Chris Van Hof is the Associate Professor of Trombone at Ball State University. He also is the Principal Trombone of the Carmel (IN) Symphony Orchestra, the trombonist and arranger in the Emerald Brass Quintet and the Assistant Manager of the International Trombone Festival. As a freelance performer, Chris is fluent in a variety of musical…
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Elisa Kohanski
Elisa Kohanski enjoys a diverse career as soloist, chamber musician, and orchestral player, while championing unique artistic collaborations. She has performed on stage with Yo Yo Ma, the Miami String Quartet, Olivia Newton John, Robert Shaw, Gustavo Dudamel, John Williams, Harry Connick, Jr., and in performance venues around the world including Carnegie Hall; Royal Albert…
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Matthew James Pivec
As a performer of jazz and popular music, Matt Pivec has worked with Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, Ana Gasteyer, Bob Brookmeyer, Maria Schneider, Steve Allee, Ana Gasteyer, the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra. As a band leader, Matt has three albums to his credit, Live at Snider Hall, Psalm Songs and Time…
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Christopher Van Hof
Chris Van Hof is the Associate Professor of Trombone at Ball State University. He also is the Principal Trombone of the Carmel (IN) Symphony Orchestra, the trombonist and arranger in the Emerald Brass Quintet and the Assistant Manager of the International Trombone Festival. As a freelance performer, Chris is fluent in a variety of musical…
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Scott Lykins
Scott Lykins blends artistic performance as a cellist and pianist with administrative creativity as Artistic & Executive Director of the Lakes Area Music Festival in Brainerd, MN– an organization he founded with colleagues from Eastman in 2009. As a cellist, he is a member of the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra and Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra…
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Eli Campbell
Eli Campbell is a leader with a passion for facilitating the artistic experience of audiences and performers. After studying oboe performance at Penn State University and beginning his career with a cultural venue called Hill Center in Washington, D.C., he moved to Rochester for work with the Eastman Community Music School (ECMS) and to pursue…
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Jason Scott Ladd
Dr. Jason S. Ladd is the director of Nicholls State University Wind Ensemble, which he conducted at the 2022 Southern Division CBDNA Conference. He also teaches low brass lessons and music education courses. Previously, he taught at Marquette University, where he led the orchestra and other ensembles. He has taught courses at Florida State University,…
