Blumka, Joseph – 703/931-9335                                           (All levels) – NO travel

Lives in Northern VA

Former student of jazz accordionist Leon Sash.  Also studied with Bob Gray, Tony Di Vito and Frank Yakoubek.  Began playing accordion in 1959; began playing professionally in 1975.  Member of AFM since 1976. Professional member of the American Accordionists’ Assoc.  Has been teaching and tutoring since 1976.

BASS

Cooper, Jeffrey – 301/469-0164                                           (All levels) – NO travel

Bethesda

BM-Peabody Conservatory.  Bassist at Nat’l Theatre, Ford’s Theatre, Kennedy Ctr, Mechanic and Lyric Theaters.  Band Leader and bassist for “Tuxedo Junction” – also works with Young Audiences of DC.  Private lessons and substitute music teacher for middle and high schools of Montgomery Cnty.

Giambusso, Scott – 301/946-3418                                         (Int – Adv) – NO travel

Silver Spring/Wheaton/outside beltway                                     JAZZ STUDIES

Koczela, Jeffrey – 202/686-6826                                          (All levels) – Possible travel

Montgomery County

Principal bassist of Nat’l Philharmonic and Wash. Bach Consort.  Performs regularly with Wash. Opera and Wolf Trap Orch.  Teaches bass at Howard U. and Levine School.  Formerly at Virginia Commonwealth Univ.

BASS GUITAR

Cooper, Jeffrey – 301/469-0164                                           (All levels) – NO travel

Bethesda

BM-Peabody Conservatory.  Bassist at Nat’l Theatre, Ford’s Theatre, Kennedy Ctr, Mechanic and Lyric Theaters.  Band Leader and bassist for “Tuxedo Junction” – also works with Young Audiences of DC.  Private lessons and substitute music teacher for middle and high schools of Montgomery Cnty.

Giambusso, Scott – 301/946-3418                                         (Int – Adv) – NO travel

Silver Spring/Wheaton/outside beltway                                     JAZZ STUDIES

Welker, Matthew – 301/528-6950                                        (All levels) – WILL travel

Germantown/Montgomery Cnty

Teaching for 20 yrs.  Performing and recording experience in all styles for over 25 yrs.  EXCELLENT W/CHILDREN.  References available.

BASSOON

Lynn Gaubatz - 703/207-9450                                         (All levels - NO travel)

Northern Virginia

Master's degree in bassoon performance, Northwestern University

25 years' teaching experience in United States and Europe, including Mozarteum in Salzburg, Austria; loves teaching all levels from beginner to conservatory; performs as sloloist and chamber musician in U.S. and Europe; has soloed on four continents.

Jewell, Christopher – 703/566-6746                               (All levels) – prefer NO travel

No. VA

BM-U. of Missouri at Columbia; Graduate studies at Manhattan School of Music; 10 yrs teaching exp. w/students of all levels; exp. working w/band directors to switch students to bassoon.  Asst Principal Wash. Nat’l Opera and KC Opera House Orch.

Switkes, Nancy – 301/412-1144                                            (All levels) – maybe

Olney, MD.

CELLO

Baumgarten, Amy – 703/979-6111            (Serious students, all levels 6 to adult, travel extra)

Arlington, Northern Virginia

Audition and chamber ensemble coaching; intensive summer course; has taught in schools with students winning places at conservatories and graduate programs.

Bazala Kim, Alison – 301/605-7121                               (Adult beginner-advanced, NO travel)

Email: cellobazala@yahoo.com Website: www.alisonbazala.com

Montgomery County, MD

BM-New England Conservatory, MM-Rice University, DMA University of Maryland

Currently adjunct faculty at  Hood College, Washington Adventist University, Holton-Arms School Center of the Arts; has taught at Anne Arundel Community College, U.S. Naval Academy, Michigan State University Community School of Music; Suzuki certification 1999-2000; private instructor since 1991.

Performs with Alexandria Symphony Orchestra, Annapolis Symphony, National Philharmonic; broad symphonic experience; numerous solo recitals in the United States, Eastern Europe and the Caribbean.

Frank, Janet – 202/332-7725                                                 NO travel

DC/Woodley Park

BA-Barnard College

NSO section cellist; teacher of Alexander technique

Gonzalez, Adam – 301/929-8138                                          (All levels) – NO travel

Silver Spring/ No. DC/So. Montgomery Cnty

BA-Wheaton College in Illinois; MA/cello perf-Boston U.  Has studied with Mischa Nieland, Eugene Lehner, Raphael Hillyer and members of the Muir Quartet.

Murphy, Ryan – 636/751-9632                                   (Beginner to advanced – Will travel)

Washington, D.C.

BA-Cleveland Institute of Music; MA-Julliard, Noel Painter teaching fellow 2006-2009

Snider, Nancy Jo – 202/234-1363                                         (Adults) – MAY travel

NW, DC/Bethesda/Chevy Chase

CLARINET

Buck, Shawn – 301/467-4447                                        (Advanced – Travel to 10 miles)       

Hagerstown, MD

BM-Peabody Conservatory of Music; MM-Manhattan School of Music

Member, US Air Force Band and US Air Force Band Wind Ensemble (retired); currently with Maryland Symphony, Washington Choral Arts Society Orchestra, National Cathedral Choral Society Orchestra, Metropolitan Woodwind Quintet, Capitol Chamber Orchestra, Washington Metropolitan Symphony;  performed with Baltimore Chamber Orchestra 1998-1999.

References: Peter Simenauer, associate principal/E-flat clainet (retired), New York Philharmonic, and Steven Barta, principal clarinet, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra.

Gekker, Suzanne – 301/571-2184                                         (All levels) – MAY travel

Montgomery Cnty

BA-Northwestern State U. in Louisiana; MM-U. of Cincinnati Conservatory (Ronde Kant); Artist Diploma-Yale U. w/David Shifrin as teacher.  Aspen Music Festival-Fellowship w/teachers Bill Jackson, Joaquin Valdepenas and Dennis Smylie.  Performing exp. American Sym Orch (NY), Stamford Sym (CT), American Composers Orch (NY), Philharmonic Orch of NJ, New Haven Sym (CT), American Ballet Theatre (N Y), Broadway shows, Cincinnati Ballet/Opera.  Teaching exp-undergrad clarinet at Yale, private instruction in NJ at Sylvan Music Acad for 4 yrs.  Taught privately at home since 1980.

Hunt, Albert – 703/848-2548                              (All levels) – Travel to Alexandria or Bethesda

Home studio in Alexandria

Doctorate from Juilliard.  Performances as soloist in recitals throughout the US.  20 yrs exp teaching college through elementary level.

Hatton, Wendi – 703/912-6950                                             (All levels) – NO travel

No. VA/Fairfax Cnty/Alex.

BM-U. MD; MM-Peabody Conservatory.  Performed solo w/Boston Pops Orch w/John Williams conducting.  Served 15 yrs in US Navy Band.  Performed on European Concert Tour w/international musicians.  Teaches privately @ Dematha HS in MD—teaches at home in Springfield, VA.

Katz, Norman R. – 240/631-6522    (Clarinet beginner to advanced, beginner sax – NO travel)

North Potomac, Gaithersburg, Rockville

MM in clarinet, Catholic University and student of National Symphony Orchestra and Boston Symphony clarinetist Harold Wright; all styles and literature; saxophone, jazz and legitimate.

Forty-six-year-old professional with big band performance history and pit experience, Shady Grove and Kennedy Center.

Kibel, Seth – 410/602-8212                                                   (All levels) – Ltd. Travel

Pikesville, MD                                                                   ALSO-Sax/Flute/Recorder

Teaching full-time since 1996 graduation from Cornell U. w/degree in music.  Well-versed in variety of musical styles, from classical repertoire to improvised genres such as jazz, blues, and rock & roll.  Currently performs w/Daryl Davis as well as his own klezmer band, The Alexandria Kleztet.  Has performed w/such notables as Sam Moore of Sam & Dave, Percy Sledge.  Can be heard on CD releases by Cayuga Klezmer Revival, The Civil Air Patrol Band, folksinger John Simon and rockabilly guitarist Dave Kitchen.

Sklamm, Stuart – 301/384-0784                                           (All levels) – MAY travel

Silver Spring                                                                         ALSO-Sax

Former member of US Navy Band and currently member of Nat’l Concert Band of America.

Switkes, Nancy – 301/412-1144                                            (All levels) – maybe

Olney, MD

DRUMS

Gurnard, Glen – 703/724-0035                                             (All levels) – NO travel

Ashburn/No. VA

BA(Music Ed.)-Eastern Washington U.  8 yrs perc extra w/St. Louis Sym; Solo vibes work in restaurants and clubs;  Percussion Soloist w/US Army Band, Annapolis, Maryland and Fairfax Sym.

Messerschmidt, Bill – 703/590-9834                         (All levels) – MAY travel

No. VA/Woodbridge

Perc Instructor at NOVA-Woodbridge Campus.   BA w/distinction-Eastman School of Music.  Graduate studies w/Michael Bookspan of the Philadelphia Orch.  Teaching in metro area for over 30 yrs.  Member of US Army Band.

Natale, Lou – 301/890-6470                                                  (WILL travel)

Burtonsville, MD

Studied at Broward Community College, Miami Dade Community College and Florida Atlantic University, and privately with drummers Frank Gant (Ahmad Jamal), Victor Lewis (Stan Getz) and Duffy Jackson (Count Basie); Studied voice (Bel Conte Method) with Gina Maretta,Caruso Conservatory of Music, Italy.

Widely traveled professional jazz drummer currently with Project Natale.

Has taught at ABA Grand Staff Academy in Florida and Victor Litz Music, Gaithersburg, MD.

Welker, Matthew – 301/528-6950                                        (All levels) – WILL travel

Germantown/Montgomery Cnty

Teaching for 20 yrs.  Performing and recording experience in all styles for over 25 yrs.  EXCELLENT W/CHILDREN.  References available.

ENGLISH HORN

Daglar, Fatma – see Oboe

Westeyn, Jill – 703/566-0300                                                (All levels) – MAY travel

No. VA

BM-Manhattan School of Music; MM-U. of Cincinnati/Conservatory.  Currently w/US Air Force Band;  also freelances w/numerous ensembles in the metwo area; private instruction plus teaching oboe, English horn and reed making at many local high schools and music stores.  Coached sectionsls w/DC Youth Orch, clinician @ James Madison U. Double Reed Day.

EUPHONIUM

Martin II, James M. – 301/270-4694                                    (All levels) – NO travel

Takoma Pk, MD/DC suburbs

BA-Juniata Coll; MA-Eastman School of Music; PhD-Catholic U.  Studied w/Emory Remington and John Marcellus.  Freelance performer, conductor and teacher for 25 yrs.  Former member NC Sym, Annapolis Sym, Brasilia Sym Orch and US Naval Academy Band.  Currently performing w/local semi-pro orchestras and on community concert series.

FLUTE

Baumgarten, Jonathan – 202/569-8755                              (Beginner-advanced, WILL travel)

Arlington, VA and Washington, DC

MM-Juilliard; Artist in Residence, American University

Hertel, Lynn – 703/998-7223                                                (All levels) – NO travel

S. Arlington/Fairlington

Prof. Hertel received BM-George Washington U.  Afterwards pursued graduate studies in Europe, studying under Hans-Georg Schmeiser and Wolfgang Schulz at Wiener Hochschule in Vienna, Austria.  On faculty of GWU since 1988 and conducts 2 flute choirs there.  Her flute instructors included Ervin Monroe, Wallace Mann and Robert Willoughby.    Freelances and performs frequently in concert throughout the metro area.  Also an active member of The Washington Flute Society, The National Flute Society and the Friday Morning Music Club.  Prof. Hertel has hosted both Paula Robison and Gunter Federsal (Vienna Philharmonic Orch.) at GWU.  In 1995 she conducted Paula Robison in a Flute Orch concert held at Lisner Aud.  She continues to teach privately as well as in her Arlington home studio.

Kazik, Kelly - 540/785-3649                                                   (Beginner-advanced, NO travel)

Northern Virginia, Fredericksburg

Doctorate of Musical Arts in Flute, U. of Md., College Park

Master's in Flute Performance, Minor in Musicology, U. of North Texas

Bachelor's in Flute Performance, Lawrence University, Appleton, Wis.

Teaching privately since 1996, has held positions as ensemble coach, U. of Md.; instructor in music, full-time, at Ouachita Baptist U., Arkansas; and teaching assistant in early music, U of North Texas. Ensemble positions include Washington's Cararata, artistic director, traverso, recorder); U. of Md. Symphony, principal flute; Lawrence U. Symphony, flute and picolo; U. of Mary Washington College Community Orchestra; East Texas Syphony Orchestra and Fort Worth Eary Music. Member of National Flute Association, Flute Society of Washington, Early Music America.

Kibel, Seth – 410/602-8212                                                   (All levels) – Ltd. Travel

Pikesville, MD                                                ALSO-Sax/Clarinet/Recorder

Teaching full-time since 1996 graduation from Cornell U. w/degree in music.  Well-versed in variety of musical styles, from classical repertoire to improvised genres such as jazz, blues, and rock & roll.  Currently performs w/Daryl Davis as well as his own klezmer band, The Alexandria Kleztet.  Has performed w/such notables as Sam Moore of Sam & Dave, Percy Sledge.  Can be heard on CD releases by Cayuga Klezmer Revival, The Civil Air Patrol Band, folksinger John Simon and rockabilly guitarist Dave Kitchen.

Kuebler, Claire – 301/542-6180                                            (All levels – WILL travel)

Southern Maryland

DMA-Catholic University; MM-University of New Mexico; BM-University of North Texas

Broad orchestral and recording experience, currently with Washington Winds

Former member US Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps

Extensive background teaching in secondary schools and universities

Stang-McCusker, Stephani – 301/279-9527                        (All levels) – NO travel

Montgomery Cnty

MM/perf-New England Conservatory.  Asst Principal Flutist of KC Opera Orch and Wash. Nat’l Opera.  Over 20 yrs teaching exp currently teaching flute at GW U.

Switkes, Nancy – 301/412-1144                                            (All levels) – MAY travel 

Olney, MD

GUITAR

Ashcraft, Kent - 301/805-1983                                (Also music theory, all levels - NO travel)

Central Prince George's County, MD

Music Education degree from University of Maryland

Former guitarist and arranger for U.S. Marine Band, 1979-1999

Bard, Michael – 301/951-3443                                              (Int-Adv) – WILL travel

DC (NW)/Bethesda/Potomac/Chevy Chase                   also some beginners w/fundamentals

Classical, Brazilian, Gypsy, Rhumba, Rock & Jazz

SEE WEBSITE   www.michaelbard.com

Giambusso, Scott – 301/946-3418                                         (Int – Adv) – NO travel

Silver Spring/Wheaton/outside beltway                                    JAZZ STUDIES

Giunta, John – 703/281-5498                                                (All levels) – NO travel

Vienna/No. VA                                                                       Classical

BA & MA/performance.  Many yrs teaching exp.  Currently teaching full time in a DC arts school

McCusker, Phil – 301/279-9527                                           (All levels) – NO travel

Montgomery Cnty

Studio Music & Jazz degree-U. of Miami.  Member of ASCAP.  Over 20 yrs teaching exp of all styles.  Also teaches jazz improvisation and theory.

Welker, Matthew – 301/528-6950                                        (All levels) – WILL travel

Germantown/Montgomery Cnty

Teaching for 20 yrs.  Performing and recording experience in all styles for over 25 yrs.  EXCELLENT W/CHILDREN.  References available.

HARP

Dvorak, Melissa Tardiff – 703/748-4990                             (All levels) – NO travel

No. VA

BM-MM/perf-Peabody Cons.  Faculty harp instructor/Professor @ Holton Arms & Salisbury U.  Freelance musician in metro area; recitals, concerts, orchestra, chamber.

Seidman, Barbara – 301/656-4473                                       (All levels) – NO travel

River Rd/Bethesda-1 mi. from DC

BA/performance-Cleveland Institute of Music; MA/performance-Northwestern University.  Harp instructor at George Washington University since 1976 and Levine School of Music since 1977.  Freelancer in metro DC and Baltimore area since 1972 with extensive experience in musical theatre; also plays weddings, parties.

Smith, Rebecca Anstine – 301/261-0303                              (Beginner-advanced, NO travel)

Anne Arundel County, MD

MM-Peabody Conservatory

Faculty, University of Maryland, College Park, and St. Mary’s College of Maryland

Former principal harpist, Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra.

HORN 

Littman, Heidi – 608/215-0837                                            (Beginner-advanced, WILL travel)

Northern Montgomery County

BM/horn performance, graduate orchestral assistant-University of Wisconsin-Madison

MM/horn performance-University of Maryland-College Park

Brass instructor, Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School

Instructor, DC Youth Orchestra

Cisin, Tobi – 301/986-0258                                                   (All levels) – WILL travel

Lower Montgomery Cnty

MM-Indiana U. (several degrees in Music Ed. And Anthropology).  Taught all levels of music in Chattanooga, TN public schools;  Locally has taught brass, piano and strings at Capone Music Co.  Brass
Coach for McLean Youth Orch.  Manager of Landon Sight Reading Clinic.  An active freelancer w/many of the area’s orchestras including principal w/Landon Symphonette, McLean Orch and The Jewish Community Center Orch.

Peiffer, John – 703/505-4424                                                (Adv only) – NO travel

Springfield, VA

Rogers, Becky - 214/280-9557                                   (beginner to high school - WILL travel)

Arlington, VA

BM-Performance and Music Education, Eastman School of Music

MM-Performance, Southern Methodist University

Freelance professional, Virginia, Maryland, DC, performing with all majoy groups; substitute, extra horn, wagner tuba for Washington National Opera Orchestra.

OBOE

Burtonsville/Upper Marlboro

Daglar, Fatma – 410/608-0417                                             (All levels) – WILL travel

Baltimore

BM-Istanbul Conservatory; MM and Graduate Perf. Diploma-Peabody Cons.  Principal oboe w/Annapolis Sym and Gettysburg Sym.  Oboe instructor at Peabody Prep in B-more and McDonough in Owings Mills.

Lehrfeld, Robert – 703/671-6551                                         (Beg-Adv) – NO travel

No. VA

Eastman School of Music grad.  Taught at Ball State U. and Tulane U.  Member of NY Philharmonic, “Mostly Mozart” @ Lincoln Ctr, Little Orchestra Soc. Of NY, New Orleans Sym, Indianapolis Sym.  Lots of private teaching (one-on-one for oboe is a must).  Class teaching for reed making for advanced students.

Weiner, Sarah – 301/587-2904                                       (All levels) – Will travel, if necessary

Takoma Park/DC/Montgomery Cnty

BA-U. of Washington; MM-Oberlin Cons; DMA candidate-Indiana U.  Taught at Oberlin Cons. And Indiana U. (oboe and Baroque oboe).

Westeyn, Jill – 703/566-0300                                                 (All levels) – MAY travel

No. VA

BM-Manhattan School of Music; MM-U. of Cincinnati Cons.  Currently w/US Air Force Band.  Also freelances w/numerous ensembles in metro area.  Private instruction plus teaching oboe, English horn and reed making at many local HSs and music stores, coached sectionals w/DC Youth Orch, clinician at James Madison U. Double Reed Day.

ORGAN

No. VA

BM/MM-Manhattan School of Music.  Freelanced in NY, Substituted w/NY Philharmonic, member KCOHO/Wash. Opera

PERCUSSION

Ashburn/No. VA

BA Music Ed-Eastern Washington U.  8 yrs percussion extra w/St. Louis Symphony; solo vibes work in restaurants and clubs; Percussion soloist w/US Army Band, Annapolis Sym, Maryland Sym/Fairfax Sym.

Messerschmidt, Bill – 703/590-9834                                    (All levels) – MAY travel

Woodbridge/No. VA

Perc. Instructor-NOVA/Woodbridge campus.  BA-w/distinction-Eastman School of Music.  Graduate studies w/Michael Bookspan of/Philadelphia Orch.  Teaching in metro area for 30+ yrs.  US Army Band.

Ranelli, Michael – 301/588-3380                                          (All levels) – NO travel

Silver Spring/Montgomery Cnty

Eastman School of Music graduate.  Studied w/John Beck Erik Forrester, Mike Burritt and John Tafoya.  Performance exp Rochester, Greensboro, Winston-Salem, Roanoke, Lynchburg, Annapolis, Chesapeake and more.  Has taught at high school, college and privately.

Snider, Robert – 301/855-7636                                             (All levels) – NO travel

No. Calvert Cnty

BME/MA degrees.  US Navy Band

PIANO

Kuebler, Claire – 301/542-6180                                            (All levels – WILL travel)

Southern Maryland

DMA-Catholic University; MM-University of New Mexico; BM-University of North Texas

Broad orchestral and recording experience, currently with Washington Winds

Former member US Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps

Extensive background teaching in secondary schools and universities

Maher, Michael – 703/967-0231                                           (Jazz-Adults ONLY) – NO travel

Falls Church/No. VA

BA/MA in Ed-Oberlin Cons; MA in counseling.  28 yrs as full time musician.

Natale, Lou – 301/890-6470                                                  (WILL travel)

Burtonsville, MD

Studied at Broward Community College, Miami Dade Community College and Florida Atlantic University, and privately with drummers Frank Gant (Ahmad Jamal), Victor Lewis (Stan Getz) and Duffy Jackson (Count Basie); Studied voice (Bel Conte Method) with Gina Maretta, Caruso Conservatory of Music, Italy.

Widely traveled professional jazz drummer currently with Project Natale.

Has taught at ABA Grand Staff Academy in Florida and Victor Litz Music, Gaithersburg, MD.

Pappas, Nicholas – 301/340-8723                                         (Beg-Int) – NO travel

Potomac/Rockville

BM/MM-Catholic U. (undergrad work at Peabody Cons); Retired band & orchestra Director of Wilson Sr. HS.  Private instructor for 35 yrs.  Former conductor –Nat’l Ballet Co, Wash. Civic Sym Orch, Wash. Opera (regular conductor-Watergate summer series 1957-65).

Welker, Matthew – 301/528-6950                                        (All levels) – WILL travel

Germantown/Montgomery Cnty

Teaching for 20 yrs.  Performing and recording experience in all styles for over 25 yrs.  EXCELLENT W/CHILDREN.  References available.

Zatman, Andrew – 301/251-0987                                         (Level 4 and up – NO travel)

Rockville, MD

MA-UCLA. Many years of experience

PICOLO

RECORDER

Kibel, Seth – 410/602-8212                                                   (All levels) – Ltd. Travel

Pikesville, MD                                                                    ALSO-Sax/Flute/Recorder

Teaching full-time since 1996 graduation from Cornell U. w/degree in music.  Well-versed in variety of musical styles, from classical repertoire to improvised genres such as jazz, blues, and rock & roll.  Currently performs w/Daryl Davis as well as his own klezmer band, The Alexandria Kleztet.  Has performed w/such notables as Sam Moore of Sam & Dave, Percy Sledge.  Can be heard on CD releases by Cayuga Klezmer Revival, The Civil Air Patrol Band, folksinger John Simon and rockabilly guitarist Dave Kitchen.

Peiffer, John – 703/913-7189                                                (Adv only) – NO travel

Springfield, VA

Weiner, Sarah – 301/587-2904                                             (All levels) – Will travel, if necessary

Takoma Park/DC/Montgomery Cnty

BA-U. of Washington; MM-Oberlin Cons; DMA candidate-Indiana U.  Taught at Oberlin Cons. And Indiana U. (oboe and Baroque oboe).

SAXOPHONE

Gekker, Suzanne – 301/571-2184                                         (Beginners only) – MAY travel

Montgomery Cnty

BA-Northwestern State U. in Louisiana; MM-U. of Cincinnati Conservatory (Ronde Kant); Artist Diploma-Yale U. w/David Shifrin as teacher.  Aspen Music Festival-Fellowship w/teachers Bill Jackson, Joaquin Valdepenas and Dennis Smylie.  Performing exp. American Sym Orch (NY), Stamford Sym (CT), American Composers Orch (NY), Philharmonic Orch of NJ, New Haven Sym (CT), American Ballet Theatre (N Y), Broadway shows, Cincinnati Ballet/Opera.  Teaching exp-undergrad clarinet at Yale, private instruction in NJ at Sylvan Music Acad for 4 yrs.  Taught privately at home since 1980.

Kibel, Seth – 410/602-8212                                                   (All levels) – Ltd. Travel

Pikesville, MD                                                                   ALSO-Sax/Flute/Recorder

Teaching full-time since 1996 graduation from Cornell U. w/degree in music.  Well-versed in variety of musical styles, from classical repertoire to improvised genres such as jazz, blues, and rock & roll.  Currently performs w/Daryl Davis as well as his own klezmer band, The Alexandria Kleztet.  Has performed w/such notables as Sam Moore of Sam & Dave, Percy Sledge.  Can be heard on CD releases by Cayuga Klezmer Revival, The Civil Air Patrol Band, folksinger John Simon and rockabilly guitarist Dave Kitchen.

Sklamm, Stuart – 301/384-0784                                           (All levels) – MAY travel

Silver Spring                                                                         ALSO-Sax

Former member of US Navy Band and currently member of Nat’l Concert Band of America.

TROMBONE

Fantz, James – 703/912-5066                                                (All levels) – NO travel

No. VA

MA/perf-Georgia State U.  Member of US Army Band (Pershing’s Own)

Martin II, James M. – 301/270-4694                                    (All levels) – NO travel

Takoma Pk/MD suburbs/DC

BA-Juniata Coll, MA-Eastman School of Music, PhD-Catholic U., Studied w/Emory Remington and John Marcellus.  Former member North Carolina Sym, Annapolis Sym, Brasilia Sym Orch and US Naval Academy Band.  Currently performing with local semi-pro orchestras and on community concert series. 

Welker, Matthew – 301/528-6950                                        (All levels) – WILL travel

Germantown/Montgomery Cnty

Teaching for 20 yrs.  Performing and recording experience in all styles for over 25 yrs.  EXCELLENT W/CHILDREN.  References available.

Rogers, Lee - 214/455-5216                        (High school, college, professional - WILL travel)

Arlington, VA

BM-Southern Methodist University; MM-Juillard

Principal trombone, Washington National Opera Orchestra, Kennedy Center Ballet Orchestra; former trombonist with Cincinnati Symphony, Grant Park Orchestra and Fuffalo Philharmonic.

TRUMPET

Littman, Heidi – 608/215-0837                                       (Beginner-intermediate, WILL travel)

Northern Montgomery County

BM/horn performance, graduate orchestral assistant-University of Wisconsin-Madison

MM/horn performance-University of Maryland-College Park

Brass instructor, Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School

Instructor, DC Youth Orchestra

Martin II, James M. – 301/270-4694                                    (All levels) – NO travel

Takoma Pk/MD suburbs/DC

BA-Juniata Coll, MA-Eastman School of Music, PhD-Catholic U., Studied w/Emory Remington and John Marcellus.  Former member North Carolina Sym, Annapolis Sym, Brasilia Sym Orch and US Naval Academy Band.  Currently performing with local semi-pro orchestras and on community concert series. 

Pappas, Nicholas – 301/340-8723                                         (Beg-Int) – NO travel

Potomac/Rockville

BM/MM-Catholic U. (undergrad work at Peabody Cons); Retired band & orchestra Director of Wilson Sr. HS.  Private instructor for 35 yrs.  Former conductor –Nat’l Ballet Co, Wash. Civic Sym Orch, Wash. Opera (regular conductor-Watergate summer series 1957-65).

Quaschnick, Sandra – 301/495-6688                                   (Beg-Adv) – WILL travel

Silver Spring/Montgomery Cnty/DC/No. VA

BA/perf-California State U.; MM/perf-Indiana U., Doctorate in progress.  Over 15 yrs teaching exp.  Currently have studio of 10 students.  Professional playing position w/US Army Special Bands at Ft. Myer-assigned to the Old Guard Fife & Drum Corps.  Performances throughout the netro region.

Rossi, Michael – 703/751-8835                                             (Int-Adv) – NO travel

No. VA

BM/MM-Manhattan School of Music.  Freelanced in NY.  Substituted w/NY Philharmonic.  Member KCOHO/Wash. Opera

Welker, Matthew – 301/528-6950                                        (All levels) – WILL travel

Germantown/Montgomery Cnty

Teaching for 20 yrs.  Performing and recording experience in all styles for over 25 yrs.  EXCELLENT W/CHILDREN.  References available.

TUBA

Martin II, James M. – 301/270-4694                                    (All levels) – NO travel

Takoma Pk/MD suburbs/DC

BA-Juniata Coll, MA-Eastman School of Music, PhD-Catholic U., Studied w/Emory Remington and John Marcellus.  Former member North Carolina Sym, Annapolis Sym, Brasilia Sym Orch and US Naval Academy Band.  Currently performing with local semi-pro orchestras and on community concert series. 

VIOLA

Coss, Shelley – 703/746-0553                                                (All levels/8yrs-up) – NO travel

No. VA/Arlington

Since 1981 Principal Violist w/KC Opera Orch.  Tours w/NSO.  Private & public school teaching.

Haza, Luis – 703/917-9244                                                    (Int-Adv) – NO travel

Tyson’s Crnr, VA

1^st violinist NSO, Music Dir/Conductor of American Youth Philharmonic

Fall, Helen – 703/772-5212                                                    (?) – NO travel

Fairfax/Annandale area

Principal viola  of the Arlington Sym.  A member of Alexandria and Fairfax Sym.  Has performed as a soloist w/Arlington Sym and regularly performs as soloist and chamber musician throughout Washington area on viola and violin.  Teaches in home studio in Fairfax.  Was founding Program Coordinator and faculty member of Chamber Music of Arlington 1991-97 and continues to coach chamber music privately.

Kessler, Carolyn – 301/921-7957                                          (All levels) – MAY travel

Gaithersburg/Montgomery Cnty

Lee, Elizabeth - 410/962-8203                                     (Beginner to advanced, WILL travel)

Fairfax, Arlington Counties, VA; Montgomery, Howard, Baltimore and Prince George's in MD

MM and GPD, Peabody Conservatory

Parnas, Richard – 703/560-6146                                          (All levels) – NO travel

Falls Church

1^st violist NSO retired.  GWU professor for 25 yrs.

Ponton, Lisa – 301/864-8874                                                (All levels) – NO travel

College Park

Heidi Remick - 202/556-0812, 864/380-9404                            (Beginner - adult)

Alexandria, VA

MM-Shepherd School of Music, Rice University; BM-Eastman School of Music

In addition to private instruction, has taught at Campbell Young Leaders Corp, Greenville, SC (violin and viola, group strings classes), Michael P Hammon Prep Studies, Shepherd School (chamber music coach); Baker Middle School, LaPorte, TX (viola and violin) andthe South Carolina Governor's School of the Arts (resident string quartet and teaching assistant).

Performing credits include Richmond Symphony Orchestra, Greenville (SC) Symphony, World Symphony (Seole, Korea), Virginia and Maryland Symphonies; freelance appearances with ensembles at Kennedy Center, Millennium Stage, Washington Cathedral and National Gallery of Art

Wassertzug, Uri – 703/536-7722                                          (All-age 12 & up) – NO travel

Falls Church/No. VA

Over 15 yrs teaching exp at all levels, including 4 yrs at California State U./Sacramento and 4 yrs at DC Youth Orch.  Currently a member of KC Opera Orch.

VIOLIN

Chang, Richard – 301/765-0014                                          (All levels) – NO travel

Potomac

BA/MA-Juilliard School of Music.  Over 10 yrs of teaching exp.  Violinist of KC Opera Orch.

Cappelletti-Chao, Eva – 301/589-5189                                (All levels) – NO travel

Takoma Park

14 yrs teaching.  Combination of Suzuki (for younger students0 and basic method, but also a traditional approach involving sightreading, scales and etudes.  Been on faculty of Carnegie-Mellon Prep. Dept. and the Jewish Community Ctr Music School in Pittsburgh

Cole, Robert – 703/734-0472                                                (All levels) – NO travel

Vienna/No. Falls Church

BM/MM-Eastman School of Music.  Postgrad study w/Robert Gerle and William Steck.  Teaching workshops w/Shinichi Suzuki, John Kendall et al.  Perf esp w/Rochester Philharmonic, US Army Strings, Richmond Sym.  Freelance orchestral, chamber and solo performer.  Current full-time Suzuki studio established in 1978.

Coss, Shelley – 703/746-0553                                                (All levels/8yrs-up) – NO travel

No. VA/Arlington

Since 1981 Principal Violist w/KC Opera Orch.  Tours w/NSO.  Private & public school teaching.

Haza, Luis – 703/917-9244                                                    (Int-Adv) – NO travel

Tyson’s Crnr, VA

1^st violinist NSO, Music Dir/Conductor of American Youth Philharmonic

Fall, Helen – 703/425-9279                                                    (?) – NO travel

Fairfax/Annandale area

Principal viola  of the Arlington Sym.  A member of Alexandria and Fairfax Sym.  Has performed as a soloist w/Arlington Sym and regularly performs as soloist and chamber musician throughout Washington area on viola and violin.  Teaches in home studio in Fairfax.  Was founding Program Coordinator and faculty member of Chamber Music of Arlington 1991-97 and continues to coach chamber music privately.

Gholz, Barbara – 703/354-4555                                           (All levels) – NO travel

Falls Church/No. VA

BA in Art History/MA in Musicology/MA in Elementary Ed.  Has openings in several quartet classes and is actively recruiting, but has a waiting list for private students.

Kessler, Carolyn – 301/921-7957                                          (All levels) – MAY travel

Gaithersburg/Montgomery County

Osborne, Alexandra – 215/704-1804                                   (Non-beginners, advanced, NO travel)

Washington, DC

BM-Curtis Institute of Music; MM-Julliard

Violinist, National Symphony Orchestra

Parnas, Richard – 703/560-6146                                          (All levels) – NO travel

Falls Church

1^st violist NSO retired.  GWU professor for 25 yrs.

Vorona, Harriet – 703/503-2868                                          (Beg-Adv) – NO travel

Falls Church/No. VA

MM/perf(Diplom)-Hochschule fur Musik und Darstellende Kunst in Frankfurt, Germany (Prof. Edith Peinemann).  Completed a Performer Diploma-Indiana U. (Prof. Franco Gulli).  Has also studied w/Hagai Shaham at the Rubin Academy for Music and Dance in Jerusalem, Israel.

Native of Germany, began playing the violin at age of 6 under direction of Barbara Rau.  5 yrs later started taking part in nat’l competitions, winning many 1^st prizes in both solo and chamber.  Has given recitals in Germany, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Japan and US.  Playing has also been broadcast on German radio.  In addition to solo and orch. Studies, has performed extensively with various chamber music ensembles and as a soloist w/orchestra.

Wassertzug, Uri – 703/536-5335                                          (All-age 12 & up) – NO travel

Falls Church/No. VA

Over 15 yrs teaching exp at all levels, including 4 yrs at California State U./Sacramento and 4 yrs at DC Youth Orch.  Currently a member of KC Opera Orch.

Welker, Matthew – 301/528-6950                                        (All levels) – WILL travel

Germantown/Montgomery Cnty

Teaching for 20 yrs.  Performing and recording experience in all styles for over 25 yrs.  EXCELLENT W/CHILDREN.  References available.