PRIVATE TEACHER

ROSTER

SPRINGFIELD PLAZA

6418 SPRINGFIELD PLAZA

SPRINGFIELD, VA 22150

(703) 451-0875

FLUTE

DR. JOSEPH HOWELL – B.M. from California State University. M.M. from San Diego University. D.M.A. from New England

Conservatory. 18 years performance experience in New York City, Baltimore, Washington D.C. Virginia, and California. 17 years

teaching experience. Teaches all levels. Specialies in both classical and jazz woondwinds and improvisation.

CAITLIN OLIVER – B.M. in Flute Performance from George Mason University. Performance experience with the American

Festival Pops Orchestra, George Mason University Symphony Orchestra, George Mason University Wind Ensemble, Franklin High

School Symphony Orchestra, and many others. Teaching experience as Band Leadership Team Member at Franklin High School.

TERRY THOMPSON – B.M. in Music Composition from Berklee College of Music. Performance experience includes a variety

of musical styles and studio recording. 25 years private teaching experience; teaches all styles.

CLARINET

DR. JOSEPH HOWELL – B.M. from California State University. M.M. from San Diego University. D.M.A. from New England

Conservatory. 18 years performance experience in New York City, Baltimore, Washington D.C. Virginia, and California. 17 years

teaching experience. Teaches all levels. Specialies in both classical and jazz woondwinds and improvisation.

TERRY THOMPSON – B.M. in Music Composition from Berklee College of Music. Performance experience includes a variety

of musical styles and studio recording. 25 years private teaching experience; teaches all styles.

SAXOPHONE

DR. JOSEPH HOWELL – B.M. from California State University. M.M. from San Diego University. D.M.A. from New England

Conservatory. 18 years performance experience in New York City, Baltimore, Washington D.C. Virginia, and California. 17 years

teaching experience. Teaches all levels. Specialies in both classical and jazz woondwinds and improvisation.

TERRY THOMPSON – B.M. in Music Composition from Berklee College of Music. Performance experience includes a variety

of musical styles and studio recording. 25 years private teaching experience; teaches all styles.

TRUMPET

LAURA MILLER – B.M. in Music with a concentration in Instrumental Music. Performance experience with the Fairfax Wind

Symphony, Christopher Newport University Ensembles, and Co-Founder of Maestoso Brass Quintet of Christopher Newport

University. Over 5 years teaching experience including Graduate Conductor and Brass Captain at Christopher Newport University,

and General Music Specialist for numerous elementary schools, and local music summer camps.

SCOTT NICHOLS – B.M. in Trumpet Performance from Bowling Green State University. M.M. in Trumpet Performance from

the University of Massachusetts. Performance experience with the Boston Philharmonic, Infinity Brass Quinter, and Dartmouth

College Symphony Orchestra. Teaching experience as adjunct music teacher at Deerfield Academy and graduate teaching assistance

at the University of Massachusetts.

LOW BRASS

JEFF AUGUSTINE – B.M.E. from Mansfield University. M.M. in Euphonium Performance from George Mason University.

Performance experience with the Mansfield University Wind Ensemble, and various George Mason ensembles. 2 years private

teaching experience.

PERCUSSION

JASON DINORMA – Studied 3 years with Dan Helm. Performance experience locally. 7 years teaching experience; teaches all

styles and levels.

JOHN WERTHMAN – B.A. in Music from George Mason University. Over 14 years performance experience including rock,

cover bands, and classical ensembles. Over 6 years teaching experience in a wide variety of styles.

VIOLIN/VIOLA

PAM FERGUSON – B.A. in Music from Case Western Reserve University. Studied with John Kendall, Ronda Cole, David and

Linda Cerone at the Cleveland Institute of Music. Performance experience in a variety of styles including classical, jazz, blue grass,

and Klezmer violin. Suzuki certified teacher.

DR. NORA HAMME– B.M. in Viola Performance from North Carolina School of the Arts. M.M. in Viola Performance from

North Carolina School of the Arts. D.M.A. in Viola Performance from Shenandoah University. Studied with Sally Peck, Ulrich

Eichenauer, James Van Valkenburg, Patricia McCarty, and Doris Lederer. Over 20 years performance experience including Ars

Nova Chamber Orchestra, and the Maryland Symphony Orchestra. Over 15 years teaching experience with beginning and advanced

students.

BRANDON HARRIS – B.M. from George Mason University. M.M. from Catholic University of America. Studied with Glenn

Dewey of the President's Own Marine Band & Ira Gold of the National Symphony Orchestra. Performance experience as Principal

Bassist for McLean Orchestra and Bel Cantoni Opera. Specializes in all orchestral string instruments.

ANNIE MATIS - B.A. in Instrumental Music Education from St. Olaf College. Performance experience with the St. Olaf

Philharmonica. 10 years private and classroom teaching experience.

CELLO

BRANDON HARRIS – B.M. from George Mason University. M.M. from Catholic University. Studied with Glenn Dewey of the

President's Own Marine Band & Ira Gold of the National Symphony Orchestra. Performance experience as Principal Bassist for

McLean Orchestra and Bel Cantoni Opera. Specializes in all orchestral string instruments.

JOAN KIDDER – B.M. from Shenendoah University. M.M. from Ball State University. Studied with Peter Opie and Clyde Shaw.

Performed with university emsembles, local symphonies, and summer programs including Idyllwild and Chautauqua institutes. 5

years private teaching experience.

ANNIE MATIS - B.A. in Instrumental Music Education from St. Olaf College. Performance experience with the St. Olaf

Philharmonica. 10 years private and classroom teaching experience.

STRING BASS

BRANDON HARRIS – B.M. from George Mason University. M.M. from Catholic University. Studied with Glenn Dewey of the

President's Own Marine Band & Ira Gold of the National Symphony Orchestra. Performance experience as Principal Bassist for

McLean Orchestra and Bel Cantoni Opera. Specializes in all orchestral string instruments.

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PIANO

NINA COMPTON – Graduate of Purdue University. Performance experience locally.10 years teaching experience; teaches all

ages, levels and styles.

ELLIE KIM – B.A. in Piano Performance and Pedagogy from Universidad Naeional in Costa Rica. 2 years graduate study at

Pensacola Christian College. Performance experience as an accompanist and pipe organist in various local churches. Over 15 years

private and classroom teaching experience with grades K-12.

ARTHUR LISI - B.M. in Music Education from Catholic University. Additional studies at American University. Former arranger

for the Cosby Show. 40 years teaching experience; teaches all levels and styles.

DR. ANDY MILLER – B.M. in Piano Performance from Christopher Newport University. M.M. in Piano Performance from

George Mason University. D.M.A in Piano Performance from George Mason University, in progress. Over 10 years performance

experience including performances given in Italy for the Orfeo Music Festival. Over 5 years teaching experience with students of

all ages and levels. Specializes in advanced students and the Russian Technique.

MARINA NANTIER - B.A. in Piano Performance. M.M. in Piano Performance. Teaching Accompaniment and Chamber

Ensemble from Yerevan State Conservatory in Armenia. 22 years teaching experience. Teaches all levels.

LEZLIE TAGUDING – B.A. in Psychology from University of Virginia. Performance experience as director and accompanist for

local youth choirs. Over 16 years teaching experience. Teaches all styles including classical, jazz and contemporary.

CARA TRANSTROM – B.S.from Dickinson State University in Education. M.A. in Theology from Dickinson State University.

Performance experience includes the Washington National Cathedral, the White House, the Kennedy Center, the Strathmore, and

music festivals in the U.S., Canada, and the Czech Republic.

ROBYN TRONCOSO - B.A. in Music from University of Maryland. Over 20 years performance experience as a professional

singer and member of the Springfield Music Club. 14 years teaching experience; teaches all ages.

LANA VARTANIAN - B.A. in Children’s Music from the State University of Armemia. Former music editor at the Music

Publishing House. 16 years teaching experience.

GUITAR

MARK ALBERT – B.S. from the University of Maryland. Performance experience in the Washington D.C. area. 35 years teaching

experience. Specializes in all styles including rock, jazz, classical, country and bluegrass. Teaches guitar, bass, banjo, mandolin, and

ukulele.

BEN ALTMAN – B.M. in Guitar Performance from the Eastman School of Music. M.M. in Guitar Performance from the San

Francisco Conservatory of Music. Graduate Performance Diploma from the Peabody Conservatory. D.M.A. in Guitar Performance

from the Eastman School of Music. Performance experience with the Macon Symphony Orchestra, Ocmulgee Symphony Orchestra,

Great Noise Ensemble, Denver Mandolin Orchestra, and the Story & Clark Band. Over 8 years teaching experience including

Nazareth College, and the Eastman Community Music School. Specializes in classical, folk, rock, and bluegrass styles.

MATT AUB - B.A. from George Mason University. Performance experience includes recording and locally. 6 years teaching

experience. Specializes in advanced rock and heavy-metal guitar techniques.

JEFF BRAGG - Extensive background in studio and commercial work. Former director of University of Virginia’s Electronic

Music Studio and a member of the American Composers Forum. 40 years performance experience. 25 years teaching experience.

ROBERT HALL – 2 years Music Performance study and theory at Prince George’s Community College. Teaching experience

with beginning children and adults, including students with learning challenges and ADHD. Specializes in general musical

concepts, classical, pop and rock styles.

LUIS HERNANDEZ – Studied guitar Tom Kitchen for 3 years. Over 10 years performance experience. Over 8 years teaching

experience with students of all ages. Specializes in acoustic folk, hard rock and blues styles.

JACK HICKENBOTHAM – B.A. in Instrumental Music Education from George Mason University. Studied classical guitar with

Larry Snitzler. Masterclasses with Ronald Dyens and Pepe Romero as a member of the GMU Guitar Ensemble. Teaches guitar and

ukulele.

CRAIG MOSSMAN - A.A. from Northern Virginia Community College. 12 years teaching experience; teaches all styles.

TAIMOOR SAEEDI - Artist Diploma in Music from the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston. Performance experience

with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and Northern Virginia Community College. 20 years teaching experience; teaches all ages

and styles.

CAITLIN SCHNEIDERMAN - B.A. from Shepherd University. Over 15 years performance experience. Over 5 years teaching

experience. Specializing in folk, classical, classic rock, and finger-style guitar. Lessons emphasize singing/song writing and

performance opportunities.

MATT TRKULA – B.A. in Classical Guitar Performance from College Conservatory of Music, University of Cincinnati. Master

classes with Oscar Gighla, Roland Dyenes and Elliot Fisk. 8 years teaching experience.

BASS GUITAR

MARK ALBERT – B.S. from the University of Maryland. Performance experience in the Washington D.C. area. 35 years teaching

experience. Specializes in all styles including rock, jazz, classical, country and bluegrass. Teaches guitar, bass, banjo, mandolin, and

ukulele.

MATT AUB - B.A. from George Mason University. Performance experience includes recording and locally. 6 years teaching

experience. Specializes in advanced rock and heavy-metal guitar techniques.

VOICE

CARA TRANSTROM – B.S. from Dickinson State University in Education. M.A. in Theology from Dickinson State University.

Performance experience includes the Washington National Cathedral, the White House, the Kennedy Center, the Strathmore, and

music festivals in the U.S., Canada, and the Czech Republic.

ROBYN TRONCOSO - B.A. in Music from University of Maryland. Over 20 years performance experience as a professional

singer and member of the Springfield Music Club. 14 years teaching experience; teaches all ages.