Faculty & Guest Artists
Faculty members and guest artists are an intrinsic part of the Summer Chamber Music Workshop community. While on campus, the faculty coach music groups, participate in camp activities, and perform during the Summer Concert Series, along with guest artists. The faculty includes the Apple Hill String Quartet and artists from the U.S. and abroad. Below is a representative list of past and present teachers and guests.
Summer Faculty 2024
Session 1
Mike Kelley, viola, Apple Hill String Quartet, Session Music Director
Rane Moore, clarinet
Eric Thomas, clarinet
Frank Kelley, tenor
Lenny Matczynski, narrator
Philip Solomonick, piano
Paran Amirinazari, violin
Amy Schroeder, violin
Chelsea Bernstein, cello
Felix Umansky, cello
Session 2
Jesse MacDonald, violin, Apple Hill String Quartet, Session Music Director
Rie Suzuki, clarinet
Mikael Darmanie, piano
Kiyoshi Hayashi, violin
Maiani da Silva, violin
Rohan Gregory, violin/viola
Chris Jenkins, viola
Iris Jortner, cello
Pei Lu, cello
Session 3
Elise Kuder, violin, Apple Hill String Quartet, Session Music Director
Jeiran Hasan, flute
George Georgiou, clarinet
Myriam Avalos Teie, piano
Sally Pinkas, piano
Ealain McMullin, violin
Mandy Wolman, violin
Jesse Holstein, viola
Eddie Pogossian, cello
Session 4
Jesse MacDonald, violin, Apple Hill String Quartet, Session Music Director
Eran Egozy, clarinet
Kareem Roustom, oud
Jean Schneider, piano
Joshua Addison, violin
Salley Koo, violin
Beste Tiknaz Modiri, viola
Jacob MacKay, cello
Tony Rymer, cello
Session 5
Elise Kuder, violin, Apple Hill String Quartet, Session Music Director
Mike Kelley, viola, Apple Hill String Quartet, Session Music Director
Vanessa Holroyd, flute
Ramzi Aburedwan, buzuq
Yi-heng Yang, piano
Heather Braun, violin
Nicole Cherry, violin
Movses Pogossian, violin
Lizzy Cook, cello
Max Zeugner, bass
Summer Chamber Music Workshop Participants
“I learned how to listen, how to be helpful, and how to be accepting at Apple Hill.”
“I liked the opportunity to play chamber music with talented musicians and excellent coaches in a friendly and supportive atmosphere.”
