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Victor Hugo Rodrigues is a pianist and teacher, holding a bachelor’s degree in Piano from the Federal University of Uberlândia (UFU). He began his piano studies at the age of seven and has since dedicated himself to technical and artistic development, becoming a versatile and experienced musician. During his academic training, he was mentored by renowned professors such as Dr.

Sheila Joy DuMont is a native Pennsylvanian, currently living in Virginia while studying at Shenandoah Conservatory with renowned international flutist, Jonathan Snowden, former principal flute of the London Philharmonic. She is currently working to attain her Doctor of Musical Arts degree in flute performance, and holds a Master of Music in flute performance and Master of Arts in…

I have 15 years of experience as a violinist. I have recently graduated Magna Cum Laude from Stetson University as a Music Performance Major. During my time in college I performed at the Weill Recital Hall at the prestigious Carnegie Hall in New York as winner of the "Stetson at Carnegie Hall" competition in 2022 and 2023.

I teach what is usually called "eastern piano", or "oriental piano". That is, techniques and repertoires coming from Eastern Europe, the Balkans, the Middle East and North Africa. I have lived, studied and worked as a musician and musicologist in the United Kingdom, Italy, Switzerland, Greece, and Bulgaria. I write music for solo piano, the theatre and folk and popular orchestras.

Eric Schwartz has studied composition at the Cleveland Institute of Music, New York University, and both the Interlochen and Aspen Summer Music Festivals. Past teachers have included Margaret Brouwer, Donald Erb, George Tsontakis, and Randy Woolf. Primarily interested in a synthesis of musical archetypes, Schwartz is always at work on a variety of genre bending projects.

I am a music educator, performer, and composer with a Master’s Degree in Music from New York University (2021) and a Bachelor of Arts in Music with a minor in Music & Technology from Stony Brook University (2019), where I graduated Summa Cum Laude. My training includes instrumental performance, composition, conducting, and music technology.

Doug Byrkit hailing from St. Louis MO is a singer/songwriter with the national recording artist group “Odds Lane” and the current touring/recording bassist for the International Blues Award winning artist "Mike Zito". Doug graduated from Southern IL University with both a BA and Master’s Degree in Music Performance.

"Your purpose in life is to use your gifts and talents to help other people. Your journey in life teaches you how to do that". - Tom Krause My two greatest passions in life are music and serving. I believe that gifts are meant to be shared, and this is the motto according to which I find great joy in living my life.

Hiya, nice to e-meet you! I am a professional teacher, trumpeter and conductor who graduated from the Royal College of Music (2022) and The University of Edinburgh (2018), both with First class degrees. In the past year, I have worked with BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Czech Chamber Philharmonic, Bohuslav Martinů Philharmonic among others.

Sandro Naglia, born in Italy, earned a Master in Vocal Performance Degree from the Music Conservatoire of Pescara and a Master of Arts Degree from Rome University. After many years of international career as a singer, since 2007 conducting has been becoming his main activity.