Elizabeth Bacher I play: Piano, Violin I teach: Piano, Violin Experience: Private students in violin, piano, and viola Alpha Music School, faculty, violin and piano New World Symphony outreach - elementary school Turtle Bay orchestral coach in violin Faculty of The Conservatory at Rye Cape May Festival outreach programs - elementary, middle and high school Location: Manhattan, NYC, and Astoria Queens Education: The Juilliard School, Master of Music in violin, 2004 Purchase College Conservatory of Music, Bachelor of Music in violin and piano, 2002 Preparatory studies at New England Conservatory, The Longy School and The Purcell School Widely acclaimed for her versatility, violinist and pianist Elizabeth Bacher has appeared as soloist with the Wellesley Symphony Orchestra, the Renaissance Chamber Orchestra, and the National Jeugd Orkest of the Netherlands. She is the winner of the Special Presentation Award from Artists' International, the Harry Dubbs Memorial Competition, the Manchester Young Artist Competition, and the Longy Young Artists Competition. This past season she performed a solo recital of violin and piano at Weill Recital Hall in Carnegie Hall, including the premiere of a piece written for her, Solo Blues for Violin and Piano, to be played by one person. As concertmaster and orchestral principal she has worked with such renowned conductors as Yuri Temirkanov, Paavo Jarvi, Michael Tilson Thomas and Charles Dutoit, on the stages of Carnegie Hall, Alice Tully Hall, the Amsterdam Concertgebouw, Academia Nazional di Santa Cecilia in Rome, and the Konzerthaus in Berlin, among others. She appeared as soloist at the Musis Sacrum in Arnhem and the Concertgebouw de Vreeniging in Nijmegen, The Netherlands, performing works of Bach in concert juxtaposing the works of Bach and Stravinsky. As a fellow of the New World Symphony from 2004-2005, she was invited to perform in their chamber subscription series and as violin and piano soloist at the Lincoln Theatre for the Musicians' Xchange Series, two concerts per year that connect with the audience through verbal presentations in addition to musical performance. In addition to the chamber series, her quartet was invited to perform Shostakovich's Quartet No. 8 as a representative of the New World Symphony in Miami during a private concert presented by Michael Tilson Thomas. In New York, she plays with a quartet as both violinist and pianist. In October of 2005, they were invited by the German Consulate to perform at the official celebration of the 15th anniversary of the reunification of Germany, as well as a following concert at the German Embassy. Ms. Bacher has also performed as soloist and chamber musician in New York at Merkin Hall, the Arts in the Atrium Series at 180 Maiden Lane, the Rainbow Room, Horace Mann Auditorium, the New York Public Library, the Performing Arts Center at Purchase, and at Juilliard's Paul Hall and Morse Hall. Ms. Bacher completed her Bachelor's degrees in piano and violin at the SUNY Purchase Conservatory of Music and her Master's Degree in violin at The Juilliard School. She has studied violin with Zinaida Gilels, Zakhar Bron, Laurie Smukler and Joel Smirnoff, and piano with Eda Mazo-Shlyam and Zitta Zohar. Most recently she is a winner of the German Academic Exchange postgraduate study grant.

Ryan Beswick I play: Piano I teach: Piano Experience: 7 years Location: Rockland County, New York Education: B.A. in Jazz Piano from Mason Gross School of Music at Rutgers University

Paul Cesario I play: Drums, Drum set, Percussion I teach: Drums, Drum set, Percussion Experience: 4 years Location: Rockland County, New York, Fanklin Lakes, New Jersey Education: Drummers Collective, N.Y.C. B.M Purchase College Conservatory of Music

Catherine Chauvot I play: Trumpet I teach: Trumpet Experience: 4 years Location: Education: Graduate of the residential program from South Carolina Governor's School for the Arts Studies at the University of South Carolina Studies at Purchase College Conservatory of Music Catherine Chauvot is a graduate of the residential program at South Carolina Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities where she studied classical trumpet with Dr. Gary Malvern. She has also had two years of study in classical and jazz at the University of South Carolina with Dr. Keith Amstutz and Bert Ligon. Catherine is currently a senior at SUNY Purchase as a Jazz Major under the instruction of both Ray Vega and Ingrid Jensen. She has performed in jazz, latin, funk, rock, beach, chamber, and concert bands for the last six years and has had four years of informal teaching experience.

Jarrett Cherner I play: Piano I teach: Piano (jazz, beg/int classical, theory, improvisation, ear training, etc.) Experience: Private Piano Studio, Boston/San Francisco/New York City, 2003 - present • Teach all ages and all levels, specializing in jazz piano • Customize lessons to accommodate musical interest of students San Jose Jazz Workshop, San Jose, CA, Piano Faculty, Summers 2007 & 2008 • Designed and taught piano master class, theory/musicianship class • Led multiple student combos, beginning to advanced levels Jazz School, Berkeley, CA, Private Piano Teacher, Classes, Accompanist, 2006 - 2008 • Taught private piano lessons at summer program 2006 • Substitute teaching for piano classes (beg, int, & adv) Marin Academy High School, San Rafael, CA, Assistant Teacher, 2006 • Work with Jazz Band, Chorus, & World Music classes • Coach/rehearse small ensembles & tutor piano students Music Maker School, Acton, MA, Private Piano Teacher, Spring 2004-2005 • Piano studio with over 20 private students • Customize lessons for all ages, young children through adult New England Conservatory of Music Prep. School, Boston, MA, Substitute Teaching, Fall 2003 • Coached High School Jazz Ensemble - focused on group communication • Taught Jazz Theory Class - emphasized ear training Location: Manhattan, New York City Education: Manhattan School of Music, New York, NY Master of Music in Jazz Piano Performance, anticipated 2010 New England Conservatory of Music, Boston, MA Undergraduate Diploma in Jazz Piano Performance, 2004 Principal teachers included: Danilo Pérez, Jerry Bergonzi, Michael Cain, Frank Carlberg Tufts University, Medford, MA Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Summa Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa, 2003 New York based Pianist, Composer, and Educator Jarrett Cherner was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area. After completing degrees in Mathematics at Tufts University (2003, Summa Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa) and Jazz Piano Performance at the New England Conservatory of Music (2004), he returned to the west coast, becoming an active and in-demand pianist on the vibrant West Coast jazz scene. While based in San Francisco, Cherner performed with (among many others) the Marcus Shelby Jazz Orchestra, Collective West Jazz Orchestra, Travis Sullivan’s Bjorkestra, Kasey Knudsen Sextet, Fred Randolph Quintet, Terrence Brewer, Orquesta Bakan, and ran one of the city’s best weekly jazz jam sessions (JazzOnMonday: with Mike Olmos, DeeJay Foster/David Ewell/Eric Markowitz, & Jeff Marrs) at Grant & Green in North Beach. Cherner has toured nationally and internationally, performing at venues such as Yoshi’s (Oakland, CA), Jazz at Pearl’s (San Francisco), Jazzschool (Berkeley, CA), JazzZone (Lima, Perú), La Ve Lee (Los Angeles, CA), Ryles Jazz Club (Cambridge, MA), Jordan Hall (Boston, MA), Rockwood Music Hall (New York, NY), and festivals including Festival de Jazz Lima (Perú), San Francisco Jazz Festival (CA), San Jose Jazz Festival (CA), Fillmore Jazz Festival (CA), Sonoma Jazz Festival (CA), and the Cape Cod Jazz Festival (MA). In 2005 Cherner recorded his first album as a leader, Burgeoning, featuring his compositions (which received an honorable mention from the ASCAP Young Jazz Composer Awards) and the talented team of Jorge Roeder on bass and Jorge Pérez-Albela on drums. Cherner is currently pursuing a master’s degree at the Manhattan School of Music in New York City where he studies with Jason Moran. Previous teachers have included Danilo Pérez, Michael Cain, Jerry Bergonzi, Joe Bloom, & Warren Senders. As an educator, Cherner has been on the faculty at the San Jose Summer Jazz Workshop (2007 & 2008), the Jazzschool’s Summer Youth Program (2006), Music Maker School (2004-2005), the Talented and Gifted Hispanic summer program at UMass Boston (2003), and Summerbridge San Francisco (2002) in addition to maintaining a private studio.

Fran Clancy I play: Piano I teach: Piano Experience: 30 years Location: Education: BS in Liberal Arts Empire State College, undergraduate work at The State University of New York at Purchase in theory, jazz and harmony. Extensive experience in teaching classical and popular music to students on the beginning and intermediate levels. Ongoing personal development by taking pedagogy and masterclasses. Teacher's workshop for the Robert Pace Method.

Bill Ellison I play: Double Bass I teach: Double Bass Experience: 30 Years Location: Upper West and East side of Manhattan Education: M.M. The Juilliard School Tanglewood Music Festival B.M. Bowling Green State University Aspen Music School 1974 Private study with: Homer Mensch, Robert Gladstone and Stuart Sankey Bassist Bill Ellison received his Masters of Music in double bass performance from the Juilliard School in New York City. With 30 years of performing & teaching experience he is a full time performer in the New York area currently with the Broadway show Curtains. Having recently toured in the United States, Canada & Europe with Barbra Streisand, he has also played with major orchestras such as the Detroit, New Jersey, Long Island and American Symphony orchestras as well as the New York Philharmonic chamber players. Ballet orchestras include Dance Theater of Harlem, American Ballet Theater, Joffrey Ballet & U.S. touring with Mikhail Baryshnikov. As an active Broadway musician with 49 shows to his credit, Bill also works in the studio for film, record & commercial recording. In addition to his private teaching, he has taught at the Ethical Culture Fieldston School and Bard High School Early College as well as the Music Advancement Program & pre-college master classes at the Juilliard School.

Dan Hammer I play: Piano, Voice I teach: Piano, Vocal lessons Experience: 2 Years Location: Education: B.A. Nyack College, studies in voice and piano Dan Hammer received his degree from Nyack College in music performance with concentrations in piano and voice. He has performed as a vocalist at several prominent venues in the New York metropolitian area including Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center's Alice Tully Hall. Also a sought after accompanist, Dan has had opportunites to collaborate with many prolific up and coming artists as well as to accompany various full length musical theater performances. In his teaching, he strives to utilize a practical and incremental approach focused on bringing the student short term success while over time, developing the skills necessary to become a proficient, independent musician.

Sam Harris I play: Piano I teach: Piano Experience: 6 years teaching all skill levels and styles Location: NYC, Manhattan Education: B.M. Manhattan School of Music M.M Candidate Manhattan School of Music Sam Harris's life in music began at the age of three when his mother enrolled him in early piano lessons. He was immediately drawn to it, and throughout grade school he took top honors in countless local and statewide classical piano competitions. While attending the Booker T. Washington High School for the Arts in Dallas, Texas, he discovered the world of jazz and his passion for improvised music quickly blossomed into an exciting new talent recognized by the Downbeat Student Music Awards and the NEA Arts Recognition and Talent Search among others. In 2004, he moved to New York to attend the Manhattan School of Music where he has studied under such teachers as Garry Dial, John Riley, and Jason Moran. He received his Bachelors of Music in only three years, and is currently pursuing his Masters Degree in Jazz Performance.

Yishaia Hoffman I play: Guitar I teach: Guitar Experience: Location: Rockland County, New York, Westchester Education: Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Jazz guitar performance at the Purchase College Conservatory of Music. Private studies with John Ambercrombie. Yishaia has played in many ensembles in varying genres since he began playing guitar. In addition to playing jazz and other styles, he has extensive knowledge of Jewish and Hebrew songs and melodies. He recently recorded an album of children's songs and plays around the NY area with his Klezmer Band.

Remy Le Boeuf I play: Saxophone, Oboe, Clarinet, Flute I teach: Saxophone, Oboe, Clarinet, Flute Experience: ï Private Studio, teaches ages 5-adult. - Saxophone (beginner ñ advanced) - Oboe (beginner ñ intermediate) - Clarinet (beginner) - Flute (beginner) - Recorder (beginner ñ intermediate) - Composition/Theory/Improvisation ñ (beginner ñ advanced) ï Manhattan School of Music Educational Outreach: -Saxophone Technique Master Class for 7th grade students at Kappa IV School, NY (2006) -Jazz Improvisation for Saxophone for middle school saxophone students at MS 167, NY (2007) Location: NYC, Manhattan Education: ï Manhattan School of Music Bachelorís of Music in Jazz Saxophone Performance 2007 ï University California, of Santa Cruz UC Honors Program, 2001-2004 ï Cabrillo College Undergraduate Studies in Jazz and Composition, 2000-2004 Major Teachers: Dick Oatts, Steve Wilson, Donny McCaslin, Dann Zinn, Ray Brown Jazz Saxophonist Remy Le Boeuf is part of a growing New York jazz scene characterized by odd time signatures, shifting harmonies, and the influences of hip hop, R&B, and alternative rock. The San Francisco Chronicle describes his music as ìa rich brand of modern jazz, with performances and compositions that display an impressive level of sophistication. Textured harmonies and shifting time signatures are handled with aplomb.î In the molds of Chris Potter, Geri Allen, and Brian Blade, Remy Le Boeuf is on the cutting edge of progressive jazz. Remy was born in the California Bay Area where he grew up listening to the sounds of Charles Mingus, Dave Holland, and Danilo Perez. He first began to the oboe and then the saxophone, and at 18 moved to New York to play gigs and study with Dick Oatts, Steve Wilson, and Donny McCaslin. He received his Bachelorís Degree from The Manhattan School of Music in 2007. Since moving to New York he has performed at prestigious venues such as Dizzyís Club Coca-Cola, The 55 Bar, The Cutting Room, and Carnegie Hall. In addition he has performed with Donny McCaslin, John Ellis, EJ & Marcus Strickland, Clarence Penn, and Scott Colley. In his short musical career, Remy Le Boeuf (pronounced "le buff") has garnered an impressive tally of over twenty national and international awards and accomplishments, including the ASCAP young composer award which he has won the last four years. Remy Le Boeuf has also received awards from The Grammy Foundation, Downbeat Magazine, the National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts, the John Coltrane Foundation, the West Coast Songwriters Association, and the Independent Music Awards. Remyís latest CD, ìMigration,î a joint effort with his identical twin brother, Pascal, includes eight original compositions, which showcase his unique talents as a composer as well as his flexibility as a performer. ìMigrationî has received recognition from the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP), the International Songwriting Competition, and has recently won the 2006 Independent Music Awards for Best Jazz Album and for Best Jazz Song. The next Le Boeuf Brothers release will be available in 2007.

Jennifer Lee I play: Violin I teach: Violin Experience: 6 years Location: NYC, Manhattan Education: Bachelor of Music in Violin Performance, summa cum laude at Northwestern University; Master of Music Candidate in Violin Performance at Manhattan School of Music Violinist Jennifer Lee graduated summa cum laude at Northwestern University where she studied with world-renowned pedagogues Almita and Roland Vamos. She is currently pursuing her Master of Music in Violin Performance at the Manhattan School of Music in the studio of Professor Lucie Robert. Ms. Lee has performed around the world, most recently in Germany, Holland, and Switzerland under the direction of acclaimed conductors including Christoph von Dohnanyi, Christoph Eschenbach, and Eiji Oue. She has also participated in numerous prestigious programs such as the Aspen Music Festival and School, Schleswig-Holstein Musik Festival and Great Mountains Music Festival and School, collaborating with the likes of soloists Frank Peter Zimmerman, Jonathan Biss, and Kyoko Takezawa.

Koren McCaffrey I play: flute I teach: flute Experience: Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Substitute Piccolo & 2nd Flute MET Chamber Ensemble, Substitute Piccolo & 2nd Flute UBS Verbier Festival Orchestra, Principal (rotating) Allentown Symphony Orchestra, Acting Principal Flute, 2004-05 Metamorphosen Chamber Orchestra, Soloist/ Principal Flute Omaha Symphony Orchestra, Substitute 2nd Flute Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic, Substitute Philharmonia of the Americas, Piccolo Opera Company of Brooklyn, Principal Flute New World Symphony, Substitute Location: NYC, Manhattan Education: Manhattan School of Music, New York City ï Master of Music, 2003 University of Michigan, Ann Arbor ï Bachelor of Music, with Honors, 2001 A citizen of both the U.S. and Ireland, flutist Koren McCaffrey has performed throughout North America, South America, Europe, Asia and Australia, playing in some of the world's foremost concert venues, including Carnegie Hall in New York City, the Musikverien in Vienna, Austria, Suntory Hall in Tokyo, Japan, and the Sydney Opera House. Since 2002 Koren has been a member of the UBS Verbier Festival Orchestra and subsequently worked with conductors such as James Levine, Kurt Mazur, Christoph von Dohnanyi, Charles Dutiot, Esa-Pekka Salonen, Michael Tilson-Thomas, and Mitzslav Rostropovich. Koren is a frequent substitute with the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, and has regularly appeared with the Met Chamber Ensemble at Carnegie Hall, under the direction of James Levine. She has performed at the festivals of Spoleto USA and Aspen, and at the Verbier Music Festival in Verbier, Switzerland. As a soloist, she most recently performed at Lincoln Center with the Metamorphosen Chamber Orchestra, and from 2003-04, was the Acting Principal Flute of the Allentown Symphony (PA). Koren received her Bachelor of Music degree, with Honors, from the University of Michigan, and completed her Master of Music degree at the Manhattan School of Music as a student of Linda Chesis.

Kyle Miller I play: Guitar I teach: Guitar Experience: Location: Manhattan, NYC, Queens Education: B.M in Classical Guitar Performance Marietta College M.M. Classical Guitar performance Manhattan School of Music Guitarist and composer Kyle Miller attended undergraduate school at Marietta College in Marietta Ohio where he studied classical guitar performance, composition, and philosophy. As an artist, Kyle maintains a commitment to the advancement and generation of contemporary music. He has given solo and ensemble performances from coast to coast as well as premiering works by some of Americaís top emerging composers. The Village Voice described a recent NYC performance as ìa stunning sonic landscapeî and ìa true exhibition in soundî. Kyle recently released a recording of live improvisations that span the last six years of his career. It encompasses a broad range of the musical spectrum; from sessions with solo guitar to pieces for electronics. As a composer, his works are often described as Minimalist, due to his use of dense rhythmic textures and complete tonal ambiguity. Some of his major works include an original scoring for the Bertolt Brecht play, The Measures Taken, and a set of eight miniatures for solo guitar inspired by Buddhismís Noble Eight-Fold Path. Kyle received a masterís degree in guitar performance from the Manhattan School of Music, where he studied with world-renowned guitarist and composer David Leisner.

Alex Minasian I play: Piano I teach: Piano Experience: Location: Manhattan, NY Education: B.M. New York University M.M. New York University Alex Minasian has, at a remarkably young age, established himself as a versatile pianist, educator, and impresario in many different genres in music. As a jazz pianist, Alex has played every major venue in New York City from Birdland, Blue Note, Jazz @ Lincoln Center, and the Village Vanguard. He has had the pleasure of sharing the stage with such jazz legends as Curtis Fuller, Brian Lynch, Hugh Masekela, and Clark Terry just to name a few. Alex has received his Bachelor of Music with honors from New York University, where he currently is finishing up his Masters Degree in Jazz Performance. Consequently, Alex was appointed as an adjunct professor at NYU Steinhardt School of Education where he teaches piano. Alex has had the pleasure of studying with some of the greatest pianist in jazz history such as Hank Jones, Don Friedman, Jean-Michel Pilc, and James Williams. Alex also spent a season interning at Saturday Night Live under Musical Directors Lenny Pickett, and Leon Pendarvis. Currently Alex is leading the backup band for Doo Wop Legends Eugene Pitt & The Jive Five, as well as leading his trio and such NYC venues as the Kitano.

David Moses I play: Guitar I teach: Guitar Experience: 25 years teaching composition, theory, techniques, songwriting, solos and ear training. David teaches the styles of pop, rock, blues, heavy metal, and alternative. I instruct on solo improvisation, music theory, creating demo tapes, improving live performance and get started with studio recording. Location: Rockland County, NY Education: SUNY Purchase, Music Theory, Guitar studies. Studied with local Jazz great John Hill. David has been playing guitar for over 25 years. First learning rock guitar from an old beat up Strat he found in the trash. A child of the eighties, he quickly got into Eddie Van Halen and Jimmy Page. He was taught Jazz/Fusion guitar by renowned jazz musician, John Hill during his High School Years. David played in numerous bands, never playing covers, but sticking to a set of originals he wrote and performed with his band “Crossfire”. Influenced heavily by the blues styles of Stevie Ray Vaughn and Eric Clapton the styles molded him into a top notch improvisational guitar player. His favorite pass time is freestyle jamming with his life long guitar buddies until the late hours of the night. Also pointing his talents at film and video, David has recently scored his first feature length independent film “The Traveler” in which he wrote and directed, as well as, scored with a 60 track classical landscape of classical music. David’s teaching style is based on infusing his knowledge of music theory into the learning of your favorite songs. First you have fun then you learn why what you are playing sounds so good and works so well. He has found that this approach lends itself to the most comprehensive and interesting lessons as students can jump into music right away and learn without even realizing they are learning. David enjoys teaching beginners all the way up to experts and has had previous student guitar players, such as “David Holvig”, go off to play arenas with the Rebecca St. James Band and others, like “Derek James”, form his own band (The Derek James Band) and tour the US, which he is currently doing.

Marianne Osiel I play: Guitar, Oboe, Voice I teach: Guitar, Oboe, Voice Experience: Location: Rockland County Education: Cleveland Institute of Music, San Francisco Conservatory of Music A passionate songwriter, singer, and multi-instrumentalist, Marianne began her musical journey at the age of six, studying piano in her hometown of Santa Barbara, California. In a few years, she became a multi-instrumentalist on the flute, guitar, and oboe, as well as a classical singer by the time she was 15. Winning a oboe concerto competition while in high school pointed her in the direction of being a professional oboist, as for the next several years she studied with the finest first-chair oboists in the country (John Mack, Marc Lifschey, and William Criss), and at the Cleveland Institute of Music and San Francisco Conservatory. Marianne has worked as a member of the Nashville, Santa Barbara, and Utah Symphonies, and appeared as a vocal soloist with the Nashville Symphony during the 10 years she was as tenured musician (oboist) in the orchestra. She worked as “first-call” musician in Nashville, where she played hundreds of performances and recording sessions with such artists as Roy Orbison, John Hall, Nanci Griffith, Rachel Sage, Rob Mathes, and numerous others. On the other side of her muse, Marianne has had a flourishing career as a singer/songwriter, performing nationwide in clubs, concerts, music festivals, and healing settings, both as a solo artist and with her own band. Her credits include featured vocalist in the feature film, “Men Seeking Women”, as well as backup “sideman” and vocalist for such national acts as Nanci Griffith, John Hall, and Joel Sonnier. Marianne has three recordings of original music, two as a singer/songwriter (Strange Girl and Full of Wholes, which features her on the oboe, flute, guitar, piano, songwriting and string quartet arranging), and an entirely improvisational album as an oboe player in duet with four different keyboardists in the Rockland County, New York area (How The Light Gets In). Most recently, Marianne has been working with Music For People (David Darling), a non-profit organization which teaches musicians and non-musicians alike how to improvise, both in music and in life itself. Marianne teaches oboe, guitar, voice, and music theory privately in the New York area , and is adjunct teacher at the Rockland Conservatory and Rockland Country Day School.

Eric Reed I play: French Horn I teach: French Horn Experience: 5 years Location: Manhattan, NYC Education: B.M Rice University M.M. Candidate The Juilliard School Eric Reed was born and raised in Evansville, Indiana, where he began his study of the horn at age 9. Since moving to New York City in 2006, Eric has appeared with the Argento Chamber Ensemble, New York Symphonic Ensemble, Second Instrumental Unit, The New York Chamber Sinfonia, The Juilliard Orchestra, the Broadway musical production Les Misérables, Burning River Brass, and Ensemble ACJW. He has also performed with the Oregon Symphony, New World Symphony, Harrisburg Symphony, Kansas City Symphony, Tanglewood Music Center Orchestra, Florida West Coast Symphony, National Orchestral Institute, Summerfest Kansas City, and Spoleto Festival USA. Trained primarily in classical music, Eric has established himself as a versatile musician through performances with such artists as Ray Charles, Wynton Marsalis and Chris Botti. As a fellow at Tanglewood in 2002, he was awarded the Harry Shapiro Award for outstanding brass playing. Eric received his Bachelor of Music Degree from Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music, where he studied with William Ver Meulen and Roger Kaza. He is currently pursuing a Master of Music degree at The Juilliard School, where he studies with Julie Landsman.

Vincent E Reina I play: Piano I teach: Piano Experience: 11 years Location: Education: Manhattan School Of Music, B.A. Purchase College Conservatory Of Music, M.A.T. Manhattanville College

Tracy Reina I play: I teach: Experience: Location: Education: B.A. SUNY Potsdam

David Rosenthal I play: Guitar I teach: Guitar Experience: 4 Years Location: NYC. Manhattan Education: B.M candidate Manhattan School Of Music At the age of eighteen, jazz guitarist David Rosenthal has had the honor to play with some of the biggest names in jazz including, Oscar Peterson, Benny Golson, Dave Leibman, Al Jarreau, Jon Hendricks, Hank Jones, and Barry Harris as well as some younger commercial artists including Coolio, The Neville Brothers, Kirk Whalum and Dave Koz. In 2005 and 2006, David was selected as the only high school guitarist from North America to participate in the Gibson Baldwin GRAMMY Jazz Ensembles. As a member of the Gibson Baldwin GRAMMY Jazz Ensembles, BET featured the ensembles in four episodes that aired in 2006. David was also selected as one of seven eighteen-year-old jazz musicians from around the world to be recognized as a 2007 NFAA Stan Getz/Clifford Brown Fellow, where he will perform at the IAJE conference and the Monterey Jazz Festival. David Rosenthal's numerous performance opportunities include the Henry Fonda theatre, The Vic in Santa Monica, The Knitting factory in Hollywood, the pre and post parties to the GRAMMY awards, Dizzy Club Coca Cola at Lincoln Center, The Hartford Jazz festival, and three sold out shows at the Iron Horse Music Hall in North Hampton. David recently recorded and released his debut CD featuring his original compositions with musicians Jamire Williams on drums, Earl Travis on Bass, and Christian Sands on piano. David is currently enrolled at the Manhattan School of Music where he studies under the tutelage of Rodney Jones.

Rui Shi I play: Piano I teach: Piano Experience: Location: Manhattan, NYC Education: M.M The Julliard School B.M The Julliard School Born in China in 1983, pianist Rui Shi has made frequent international appearances in major concert venues since her first recital at the age of four. In 2006 Ms. Shi made her critically acclaimed professional New York City debut at Alice Tully Hall in Lincoln Center performing the Brahms Second Piano Concerto with The Juilliard Orchestra under Maestro Otto Von Muller. Ms. Shiís world-wide performances include numerous concert tours in China and at prestigious landmarks such as the National Performing Arts Center, the Peopleís Government Hall, the National Symphony Hall of Beijing and the New Music Auditorium in Shanghai. In the United States she has made many concerto, recital, and chamber music appearances at Avery Fisher Hall, Alice Tully Hall and Juilliard Theater at Lincoln Center, Steinway Hall, Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, Merkin Hall, 92nd street Y, and the Japanese, Polish, and Austria embassies in New York City, she has appeared at The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington D.C, Bass Performance Hall in Fort Worth, Texas, and has given performances in Philadelphia, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Colorado, California, Florida, Ohio and Maine. She has appeared with The Juilliard, The Reading, The Lehigh Valley, The Temple, The Georgetown, and The Ridgefield Symphony Orchestras, many of which have re-engaged her. Ms. Shi has also been invited to give concert tours to China, Japan, France, Germany and Russia. During her studies at the Juilliard School, she was chosen as the solo pianist for two major events; Ms.Shi was invited to perform at the memorial service for Christopher Reeve, of 'Superman' fame held at the Juilliard Theater to international press coverage and many prestigious personalities; she was also invited as honorary guest artist at the unveiling ceremony of Steinway Piano's very first 'World Peace' piano. Ms. Shi was the very first artist ever to play the unique piano currently being shown around the world. Ms. Shiís performances can be heard frequently on the popular classical music station WQXR in its various programs, and was featured in three PBS and BBC broadcast television documentaries. Since winning her first competition at the age of five, Ms. Shi has been the first-prize winner of eight consecutive China national piano competitions. Upon coming to America at the age of 11, she became a top prize winner at the Stravinsky International Competition in Illinois. Ms. Shi then was accepted as a full scholarship student at the Pre-College Division of The Juilliard School, where she was the winner of both the concerto and solo competitions. At age 14, she was the youngest prize winner of the Kingsville International competition. At age 15, with exceptionally high audition marks, she became the youngest students ever accepted into the college division of The Juilliard School with a full scholarship award. Most recently Ms. Shi was winner of the Munz Piano Foundation Scholarship Competition held in honor of Frederic Chopin, the Juilliard School Brahms second piano concerto competition, the California International Piano Competition, and the World Piano Competition. Ms. Shi has worked with many legendary artists such as Leon Fleisher, Richard Good, Gary Graffman, Byron Janis, John Perry, Peter Serkin, and Earl Wild. Ms. Shi holds Bachelorís and Masterís Degrees in Music from The Juilliard School, where she studied with Mr. Seymour Lipkin.