Non-Musical Specialty: Education

  • Ran Kampel

    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…

  • Elisa Kohanski

    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…

  • Jeremy Rothman

    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…

  • Christopher Van Hof

    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…

  • Yi-Ning Lo

    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,…

  • Elisa Kohanski

    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…

  • Matthew James Pivec

    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…

  • Christopher Van Hof

    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…

  • Caroline Evans Kang

    Caroline Evans Kang

    Based in The Netherlands, Caroline performs with various leading early music ensembles around Europe and teaches at the Royal Conservatory of the Hague, where she enjoys a wide variety of roles, teaching baroque cello and “the Historical Development of the Cello and Viola da Gamba,” as well as beginning cello in the PI: Music for…

  • Tyler Ramos

    Tyler Ramos

    At Punahou Music School, I teach private and group lessons for K-12 students. At the University of Hawai’i, I teach applied lessons, music theory, and accompany the Concert Choir and Chamber Choirs.