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FacultyMany of the finest musicians in New England find a home at MCMS to teach students of all ages. 75% of our artist faculty reside here in New Hampshire, with others hailing from other parts of New England. Our teachers are our treasure! Click on an individual teacher's name to view his or her biography.
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- Don Davis, saxophone, jazz program
- Jill Deleault, voice
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- Harel Gietheim, cello, chamber music, NH Youth Ensembles coach
- Matthew D. Green, violin, NH Youth Ensembles coach
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- Shannon Laine, MT-BC, NMT, Director of Music Therapy
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- Philip Lauriat, voice
- Laura Levine, early childhood
- Donna Lombardo, voice
- Deborah Markow, violin, Suzuki violin; Conductor, NH Youth Preparatory and String Orchestras, Beginner Youth String Ensemble; Program Director, Audlt String Ensemble
- Elliott Markow, violin, viola
- Justin McCarthy, D. M., piano, composition, theory, performance workshops, audition preparation, staff accompanist
- Romeo Melloni, piano, composition, theory, chamber music
- Greg Newton, bassoon
- Lilly Palchevsky, piano
- Beth Pearson, cello
- Rebecca Plummer, piano
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- Marissa Ruffini, music therapy intern
- Piper Runnion-Bareford, harp
- Russ Ryan,trumpet
- Amanda Scarpaci, ,violin
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- Aimee Seiler, early childhood
- Tatyana Shrago, piano
- Linda Sidore, early childhood art, Triple Treat
- Jared Steer, percussion
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- Tania Yaneva, viola and violin
- Mark Zelinski
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Gerry Adams, guitar. Degrees from U.S. Navy School of Music and Berklee College of Music. Provided music for over 75 musical theatre productions and actively plays solo guitar engagements, as well as with dance bands, in small ensembles and a guitar/bass jazz duo. Former faculty of Notre Dame College. Teaches currently at Rivier College and St. Paul's School.
Antoaneta Anguelova, violin, viola- B.M. LSU School of Music, M.M. and Performance Diploma, Boston Conservatory. Primary teachers include Yosif Radionov, James Alexander and Lynn Chang. Active soloist and chamber music player through United States and Europe. Concertmaster, Cape Symphony Orchestra; Member of Portland Symphony Orchestra and Rhode Island Philharmonic.
Yvonne Aubert, piano- B.A., Music Performance and Music History, University of New Hampshire. Active freeelance musician throughout New England, playing in some of the finest venues. Taught piano at UNH and maintains private studio. Visit Yvonne's website.
Teresa A. Barton, piano, - B.S. Magna cum Laude in Music Education, Western Connecticut State University. Experienced piano teacher and general music faculty for ages Kindergarten through Grade 6 and adult beginners. Current solo pianist, accompanist, vocalist, songwriter, and recording artist. Maintains a private piano studio and serves as Interim Minister of Worship and Music at Bethany Covenant Church, Bedford NH.
Teresa A. Barton, piano, - B.S. Magna cum Laude in Music Education, Western Connecticut State University. Experienced piano teacher and general music faculty for ages Kindergarten through Grade 6 and adult beginners. Current solo pianist, accompanist, vocalist, songwriter, and recording artist. Maintains a private piano studio and serves as Interim Minister
of Worship and Music at Bethany Covenant Church, Bedford NH.
Carl R. Benevides, conductor, NH Youth Jazz Ensembles & Music Technology - B.M., UMASS Lowell; M.Ed., Plymouth State University. Performances include Carnival Cruise Lines, 215th Army Concert and Jazz Bands, and the Evan Goodbrow Band. Specialist in music technology, presenting clinics at Berklee College of Music, UMASS Lowell, NH All-State Conference and New England Band Director’s Institute. Serves on Executive Board of NH Music Educator’s Association and is currently All State Band Manager. Taught jazz ensemble and saxophone at UNH Summer Youth Music School. Currently is Director of Bands at Souhegan High School.
Elizabeth Blood, piano-B.M., Northwestern University, M.M., Florida State University. Principal teachers include Dr. Carolyn Bridger and Douglas Fisher. Former faculty member of Keene State College, Shorter College, and Plymouth State University. Extensive experience as a chamber musician and collaborator. Director of Music at Christ the King Lutheran Church, Nashua, NH.
Jared Breault, trumpet, french horn - B.M. Music Education, summa cum laude, University of New Hampshire. Principal studies with Edward Carroll and Robert Stibler. Former trumpet faculty at Summer Youth Music School (UNH). Private lesson
experience at Cooperative Middle School, Timberlane Middle School, Lebanon High School. Former band director at Hillside Middle School. Currently band director for the Epping School District.
Chris Cavanaugh, suzuki violin - B.A., theology, Moody Bible Institute, Chicago. Suzuki Training at Hartt Suzuki Institute and Capital Suzuki Institute. Studied with John Fredrickson of American Conservatory. Performances include New Hampshire Philharmonic Orchestra and the band Brother Sun. Worship Director with various churches.
Mike Clark, music technology - Professional audio engineer for over 20 years, conducting over 200 recording sessions per year. Experienced in all recording formats. Certified Pro Tools instructor, recording connection instructor, and currently the technology director at HBHS. Has owned and operated Clarkcreative, a state of the art recording studio, for over 20 years. Experienced sound reinforcement engineer, mixing at many venues around New England. Attended Boston Audio Pro media, Interned at Blue Jay recording and has worked in many other New England recording facilities.
Don Davis, saxophone- Saxophone, flute, and multi-reed player. Attended Berklee College of Music, the Creative Music Studio in Woodstock, NY, and lived and performed in New York City for 13 years. Has played and/or recorded with: The Microscopic Septet, NY Gong, Material, Swollen Monkeys, Marc Black, Dr. Nerve, Karl Berger, LL Cool J, Danzig, The Waitresses, Walter Thompson, NY Composers Orchestra, Toots and the Maytals, Carla Bley, Michael Mantler, Rusted Root and many others. Has performed in New Hampshire with the Kan Tu Blues Band, Larry Simon’s Groove Bacteria, Roscoe Gordon, New Hampshire Jazz Orchestra, Joe Deleault, Ben Rudnick and Friends, and Local Citizens. Currently free-lancing in New England and performing with Davis & Delault, poet F.D. Reeve, The New Hampshire Jazz Orchestra, Larry Simon and others. Teaches jazz at The High Mowing School. Visit Davis & Deleault's website.
Jill Deleault, voice - B.A. Music, University of Nebraska; M.M. Vocal Performance, Oklahoma City University. Professional musical theater performer at both regional and national touring level. Director, musical director, and choreographer of various youth theater productions. Executive Director of New Hampshire Music Educators' Association. Miss Nebraska 2000 and former Miss America contestant. Currently teaching music and dance at Campbell High School in Litchfield. On sabbatical 2009/2010.
Joe Deleault, piano- International performer, composer, and session pianist. Recent performances include Russia, France, Germany, and Italy. Has shared the stage with many multi-Grammy winning artists and was recently voted Best Original Performer by the Hippo Press. Recording credits include soul legend Mighty Sam McClain and Jon Bon Jovi for the national project to aid the homeless, "Give Us Your Poor", New Orleans zydeco master CJ Chenier, Chris Colbourn & Hilken Mancini, Don Davis, Eugene Friesen, Glen Velez, Poet F.D. Reeve, Kara Tondorf/Dawson's Creek season II, Jonathan Lorentz, and Identity Quintet. Joe is a Yamaha Piano Artist and Nord Keyboard Artist. On sabbatical 2009/2010. Visit Joe's website. Listen to "The Four Winds" by Joe Deleault-piano, Don Davis-saxophone, Glen Velez-percussion.
Aubrie Dionne, flute, flute choirs - B.M. flute performance, University of New Hampshire; Graduate studies, Longy School of Music. Principal teachers include Robert Willoughby and Peggy Vagts. Adjunct faculty member Plymouth State University, UNH Summer Youth Music School. Active freelance performer including soloist with the Lakes Region Symphony. Published original flute compositions and flute choir arrangements. Founding member, The Alura Ensemble. Listen to Aubrie and Elliot Markow performing "Duettino sur des Motifs Hongrois op.36 by Franz Dopler. Visit Aubrie's website.
Edward Doyle, low brass, NH Youth Ensembles Coordinator, conductor of High School Wind Ensemble and Youth Concert Band - B.M. University of Massachusetts. Current music teacher at Hillside Middle School in Manchester. Freelance trombonist. Current Vice President of Manchester Choral Society. Music Staff at Grace Episcopal Church, Manchester.
Vincent Duval, french horn, NH Youth Ensembles coach - B.M., Music Education, University of Massachussetts. Studied with Laura Klock. Director, Nashua Summer Band Camp. Music teacher, Pennichuck Junior High School, Freelance hornist. Hornist for Nashua Chamber Orchestra.
Harel Gietheim, cello, NH Youth Ensembles coach, chamber music - Degrees, Longy School of Music and the Telma Yalin School of Arts (Israel). Performs extensively both as soloist and chamber musician throughout the United States, England, Germany and Israel. Cellist with the Nashua Symphony Orchestra.
Matthew D. Green, violin, NH Youth Ensembles coach - B.M., New England Conservatory of Music; Konzertklasse at Konservatorium Luzern, Lucerne, Switzerland. Faculty member, New England Conservatory Preparatory School. Extensive freelance performing throughout New England. Performances and recordings with Collegium Musicum Zurich under Paul Sacher.
Margaret Herlehy, oboe - Training at University of Michigan and Sarah Lawrence College, 5 year tenure as Artist in Residence. Principal teachers include Lois Wann and Meyer Kupferman. Has premiered numerous works for oboe, is a regularly featured concert soloist with orchestras throughout the Northeast, has performed on Broadway, for commercial soundtracks, on New Age recordings and in recital at the Concours International de Paris Ville d'Avray. Currently director of summer school chamber music at Phillips Exeter Academy, and is on the music faculty of the University of New Hampshire. Performs with infinities chamber ensemble and Ensemble Sospiri, featured recitalists at the International Double Reed Conference. Plays on a Rosewood Laubin oboe.
Shannon Laine, MT-BC, NMT Director of Music Therapy - B.M., Music Therapy, Anna Maria College; National accreditation; Board certified by the Certification Board for Music Therapy; Certified Neuroligic Music Thereapist by Colorado State University. Music Therapy services includes Mercy Centre, the Bay State Medical Center, Shriners Burns Hospital, and several special education classrooms. Has extensive experience with children on the Autism Spectrum and with Down Syndrome, developmental delays, and special ed programs. Currently serves on the Board of the New England Region of the American Music Therapy Association. In addition to playing the guitar, Shannon also plays the violin, cello and piano.
Andrew Lalos, NH Youth Percussion Ensemble, NH Youth Concert Band - B.M., music education, University of New Hampshire. Coordinator and teacher of instrumental music grades 4-8 in Hooksett, Assistant Marching Band Director and Percussion Ensemble Director for Pinkerton Academy, and faculty member at UNH Summer Youth Music School. Named Outstanding Young Band Director by the NH Band Directors Association.
Mark Latham, NH Youth Symphony Orchestra Conducotr - AGSM Guildhall School, London; B.M. Philadelphia College of Performing Arts; M.M. Brooklyn College Conservatory of Music; D.M. A. orchestral conducting, Michigan State University. Studies with David Takeno, Masao Kawasaki, Zvi Zeitlin, Kenneth Kiesler. Has been active as a violinist, teacher, composer and conductor in North America, Europe and Africa. Former faculty Memorial University, Newfoundland, Canada. Conductor/Music Driector of numerous performing groups, including Atlantic Canada Chamber Music Institute; CAMMAC, in Quebec; the Nahsua Chamber Orchestra; the Avalon Chamber Ensemble; Macon/Merson University Orchestra in Macon, GA; the Life Sciences Orchestra, in Ann Arbor, MI; the Campus Symphony Orchestra at the University of Michigan; and the Gilbert & Sullivan Society of the University of Michigan. Music festivals include Aspen, Spoleto, Banff. Recordings with Black Auks improv ensemble and Atlantic String Quartet.
Philip Lauriat, voice - Voice and conducting studies, Eastman School of Music and Westminster Choir College. Teachers include Ellen Repp and Dr. Georg Tinter. Artistic Director of Granite State Opera. Music Director of Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra. Voice teacher and conductor in Boston and Temple, NH for students from elementary school to Metropolitan Opera. Performances include Cincinnati Opera, Boston Lyric Opera, Nashua Symphony and Keene Chamber Orchestra. Conducted performances for Granite State Opera, East Slovakian State Opera, and led performances by Frederica von Stade and Patricia Racette.
Laura Levine, early childhood - B.A. sociology, Wesleyan; M.A., dance/movement therapy, Antioch/New England Graduate School. Resource Specialist, Child Care programs, Coordinator of Community Based Services and Program Manager with Easter Seals, NH. Movement therapist at Language and Cognitive Development Center, Lynnfield, MA.
Donna Lombardo, voice - B.M. and M.M., voice pedagogy, Indiana University School of Music. Former faculty American Conservatory of Music, Chicago. Recipient of National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) Artist Award, Finalist Opera Company of Boston auditions; semi-finalist Metropolitan Opera New England Region auditions. Soloist in concerts, operas, and recitals in Midwest, New Hampshire and Boston area. Member, Boston and Granite State chapters of NATS.
Deborah Markow, violin; Suzuki violin; Conductor, NH Youth Preparatory and String Orchestras, Beginner String Ensemble; Program Director, Adult String Ensemble - B.S., University Southern California. Studied with Mehli Mehta and Noumi Fischer. Performances include New Orleans Symphony and numerous orchestral and chamber music concerts. Former faculty member at University of New Orleans, Tulane University, Community Music Center of Boston, California State University, and University of Southern California. Former Director of Greater New Orleans Suzuki Forum.
Elliott Markow, violin, viola - B.M., Boston University. Studied with William Kroll, Emanuel Borok, Berl Senofsky, and Jascha Heifetz. Former member of New Orleans Symphony. Performances include Boston Pops, Boston Symphony Orchestra, New Hampshire Symphony Orchestra, Granite State Symphony and the NH Philharmonic. Former faculty member at University of New Orleans, Tulane University. Current faculty member at St. Paul's School, and University of Massachusetts Lowell.
Justin McCarthy, D. M., piano, composition, staff accompanist - B.M. and M.M., Rice University; D.M., Boston University. Studies with Paul Cooper, Robert Roux, Bruce MacCombie, and Lukas Foss. Master classes with Richard Goode and Abbey Simon. Collaborative pianist for the Department of Music, Theatre, & Dance at Plymouth State University. Organist and Director of Contemporary Ensemble, St. Elizabeth Seton Parish, Bedford, NH. U.S. and international performances in Houston, Dallas, New York, Boston, Ireland, the Czech Republic, and the Philippines. Active as a liturgical composer, his collection "Piano Meditations" is published by G.I.A. Publications, Inc.
Romeo Melloni, piano, composition, theory - B.A., Milan University; M.M., Berkley College of Music; Graduate Diploma in Composition, New England Conservatory; Doctoral studies, Boston University. Original compositions performed throughout the world, including New York City, Boston, Washington, D.C., Providence, Baltimore, Manchester, Nashua, Italy, the Slovak Republic, the Czech Republic and Poland. Teaching experience includes Junior Music in Boston, Boston University, The Holderness School, and Plymouth State University.
Greg Newton, bassoon - B.F.A., bassoon performance, SUNY Buffalo; M.M., bassoon performance, New England Conservatory. Studied with Sherman Walt, Darlene Jussila and Louis Skinner. Performed as principal bassoon with Boston Ballet, Boston Lyric Opera, Boston Music Viva, NH Symphony, Portland Symphony, Boston Philharmonic and Boston Classical Orchestra. Founding member of chamber ensembles: Northwinds Quintet, Prometheus Ensemble and Ensemble Capolavoro. Featured soloist with Boston Classical Orchestra, Harvard Bach Society Orchestra, Granite State Symphony and Nashua Symphony.
Lilly Palchevsky, piano - B.S. music education, Towson University, Maryland. Taught private and group piano and in the public schools in the Baltimore (MD) area. Church accompanist in Greater Manchester area. On sabbatical 2009/2010.
Beth Pearson, cello Graduate of Oberlin Conservatory and a Tanglewood Fellow. Founding member of Apple Hill Chamber Players. Cello soloist with the Brockton Symphony, New England String Ensemble, Nashua Chamber Orchestra, Brookline Symphony, and Boston Lawyers Orchestra at the Esplanade. Freelance cellist with the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra, Boston Ballet, Chamber Symphony of San Francisco, and Boston Symphony Orchestra. Has performed over 2000 chamber music and solo concerts throughout the United States. Forty years experience in both teaching and recording of cello and chamber music.
Rebecca Plummer, piano - B.M., Virginia Commonwealth University, M.M., Boston University. Studied with Gilbert Kalish and Peter Serkin. Performances include Boston Ballet Orchestra, Alea II and Pro Arte Orchestra, Music at Eden's Edge and leading synthesizer player for touring Broadway shows. Former faculty member: Boston University Tanglewood Institute and Longy School of Music. Former Director of Educational Quartets at Handel and Haydn Society and Personnel Manager for Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra. Currently teaches at Phillips Exeter Academy, and a private studio.
Stephanie Ratte, clarinet, early childhood music, NH Youth Ensembles coach - B.M., Crane School of Music; M.M., clarinet performance, Michigan State University. Studied with Elsa Verdehr. Active freelancer throughout the New England region and performs with the Granite State Symphony; Infinities, a woodwind quartet which tours throughout the state; and "4 of 1", a clarinet quartet. Member of the NH State Council on the Arts Artist Roster.
Matthew Redmond, percussion - B.M.,Music Education, University of New Hampshire. Teachers include Les Harris, Jr., Nancy Smith and Ed Saindon. Performed with John Lockwood, James Williams, The Good Mem'ries Big Band, The Dave Rasmussen Big Band, The Seacoast Big Band, The Tim Janis Ensemble and many others. Teaches at Hillside Middle School (Band Director), Timberlane High School, Pinkerton Academy and Manchester Memorial High School.
Marissa Ruffini, music therapy intern - B.A., Music History, University of New Hampshire; M.A. Candidate in Music Therapy & Mental Health Counseling Specialization, Lesley University. Previous experience in music therapy includes The Kelliher Center, servicing adults with developmental disabilities. Currently serves on the Board of the New England Region of the American Music Therapy Association Students as Public Relations Chair. Marissa primarily plays piano and guitar, and has additional experience teaching private piano/keyboard for grades K-4.
Piper Runnion-Bareford, harp - Harp Performance, Royal College of Music in London; B.M., harp performance, Curtis Institute of Music. Principal Harp Positions include New Hampshire Philharmonic Orchestra, Brockton Symphony Orchestra, Nashua Chamber Orchestra, Merrimack Philharmonic Orchestra, Maine State Ballet, and Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. Other performances include Philadelphia Orchestra, Four Seasons Hotel, and soloist with Washington Choral Arts Society.
Russ Ryan, trumpet - B.M., Berklee College of Music; further studies at College of San Mateo. Member, River City Band and B Street Bombers. Performed with Greg Hopkins, Jeff Stout, Bill Pierce and Tiger Okoshi. Soloist with Big and Phat Jazz Orchestra and Ryles Jazz Orchestra. Teaching experience includes private and group instruction at Masconomet Regional (MA), Timberlane, Alvirne HS, Triton Regional (MA) and Gordon College.
Amanda Scarpaci, violin - B.M., University of Cincinnati College - Conservatory of Music. Orff-Schulwerk certifications, Boston University. Performances with Dudley House Orchestra, Harvard University, Philharmonia Orchestra, Repertory Orchestra at University of Cincinnnati. Teaches at Peter Woodbury School in Bedford and maintains violin, viola and piano studios.
Barbara Schwalbe, Conductor, NH Youth Concert Orchestra - Music Education Degree, Palm Beach Atlantic University and University of Florida. Member, NH American String Teachers Association. Guest conductor, clinician and adjudicator at festivals in Florida and New Hampshire. Former Conductor of NH Chamber Orchestra. Performed and coached at UNH Summer Chamber Music Institute. Conductor of 2007 NH Music Educators Association Middle School Orchestra at the District Festival. Teaches orchestra and music at Henry J. McLaughlin Middle School in Manchester. Aimee Seiler, early childhood - B.A., History, College of the Holy Cross. M.Ed., Elementary Education, University of Notre Dame, C.A.E.S., Language, Literacy and Learning, Boston College. Former professor of Early Childhood and Child Development at Southern New Hampshire University and Kindergarten teacher in both Texas and Massachusetts.
Tatyana Shrago, piano - B.M., M.M., piano performance and pedagogy, St. Petersburg Conservatory, Russia. Accompanist, Music College and Music Schools in St. Petersburg, The Boston Conservatory and the vocal studio of Robert Honeysucker of Longy School of Music. Former faculty member, St. Petersburg Children's Schools, Petrozavodsk Music College. Concertmaster, St. Petersburg Chamber Opera House, St. Petersburg Conservatory. Her students have won international competitions in Russia, Israel, Spain and USA. Performs numerous solo and chamber recitals. Recorded on Radio Classica in Russia and WNUR, America. Visit Tanya's website. Listen to Tanya perfoming "Waltz Brillante".
Linda Sidore, early childhood art, Triple Treat - B.S., Tufts University. Active local volunteer and advocate for young children. Original faculty member Manchester Community Music School.
Jared Steer, percussion - Jazz studies at Plymouth State University. Primary teachers include Tim Gilmore, Eric Hughes, Rakalam Bob Moses, Roberto Vizcaino Guillot (of Cubanismo), Jeff Ballard, and Bob Gullotti. Active freelance performer, including performances with Stan Trujillo (saxman for the Woody Herman and Stan Kenton Orchestras), Steve Rucker (drummer with the Bee Gees), Randy Roos (Club D'Elf), Shawn Monteiro, Kimberly Dahme (bassist for Boston) Tony Sarno (Blood Sweat and Tears, The Thunderhawks, Peter Tork), Al Hospers (Buddy Rich Big Band, Blood Sweat and Tears), Barry Mitterhoff (Hot Tuna, Silk City). Recordings with Larry Gelberg and Thom Keith for Avant Coast, Bob McCarthy, Ben Rudnick and Friends, The Best of Boston 2004 Jazz compilation, Oddway, and Jeremy Mathison. Endorses Silverfox Drumsticks as well as Grover Pro Percussion.
Helen Stevenson, Suzuki double bass - B.M. (New Zealand); post-graduate study, Sydney Conservatorium. Member, Australian Broadcasting Commission Orchestras. Extensive teaching and performing in the Boston area. Faculty at Arlington Instrumental Music School, Intensive Community Program of the Greater Boston Youth Symphony Orchestra. Frequent clinician at U.S. and international bass conventions. Author of the American Colourstrings Double Bass books.
Judy Teehan, flute, recorder, Director of Education - B.A., music therapy, and music education certificate, Montclair State College. Principal teachers include Thomas Wilt, Robert Willoughby, Lea Pearson and Liisa Ruoho. Teaches flute and coaches chamber music at Phillips Exeter Academy, and Timberlane Regional High School. Founding Member of Infinities chamber ensemble. Member of the NH State Council on the Arts Artist Roster.
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Tania Yaneva, viola and violin - B.M. & M.M., Sofia Conservatory of Music, Bulgaria; Graduate Performance Diploma, Longy School of Music. Artist Diploma, Southern Methodist University Dallas. Student of Michael Zaretsky. Former principal violist of Orchestra of Southeast Texas. Former member of Cairo Symphony Orchestra, Las Colinas Symphony Orchestra and Boston Philharmonic. Winner of National Bulgarian Competition. Performances include Granite State Symphony.
John Zevos, Music technology, guitar, mandolin - B. M., music education, Plymouth State University; Current faculty member at Timberlane Regional High school, Junior SYMS, Senior SYMS and Timberlane Summer Guitar and Bass Camp Director. Also teaches and plays guitar, bass, mandolin, banjo, dobro and lap steel. Performs regularly with Ben Rudnick and Friends, Lichen and others. Through Lichen, has performed with Crosby, Still and Nash, Bruce Hornsby and Bo Diddley.
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