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Artistic Staff

Artistic Staff

Making a Difference in the Lives of Young Musicians

Our artistic staff is made up of individuals who are the best in class in their perspective areas, who are dedicated to inspiring and help each of our musician students grow both musically and personally.

Andrew J. Kim

The Marica and Jan Vilcek Music Director | Symphony Orchestra

Dr. Lisa Tipton

Director | Chamber Music

Michael Thomas

The Robert J. Levine Jazz Program Director | Jazz

Dr. Kyle Blaha

Director | Composition

Michael Kooman

Director | Musical Theater Songwriting

Tanya Chanphanitpornkit

Director | Crescendo Orchestra

Adrian Rogers

Assistant Conductor | Symphony Orchestra

David West

Assistant Conductor | Crescendo Orchestra

Emma Taggart

Program Manager | Chamber Music

Jackie Traish

Program Manager | Chamber Music

Jennifer Ahn

Manager | Symphony Orchestra

Jocelyn Ho

Manager | Crescendo Orchestra

Clara Cho

Librarian | Symphony Orchestra

Bell Thompson

Manager | Jazz Ensemble

Alexandros Darno

Assistant Director | Composition

Daniela Sapone

Assistant Director | Musical Theater Songwriting

David Song

Assistant Manager | Symphony Orchestra

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