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.
2025 Summer Chamber Music Workshop Faculty
Session I
Jesse MacDonald, violin, Apple Hill String Quartet
Saúl Bitrán, violin
Salley Koo, violin
Jesse Holstein, viola
Hannah Ross, viola
Chelsea Bernstein, cello
Eddie Pogossian, cello
Jeiran Hasan, flute
Christina Wright-Ivanova, piano
Session II
Elise Kuder, violin, Apple Hill String Quartet
Sam Bergman, viola, Apple Hill Executive Director
Ivan Stefanovic, violin
Chris Jenkins, viola
Jacob MacKay, cello
Marc Ryser, piano
Kareem Roustom, oud
Pei Lu, cello
Amer Hasan, clarinet
Jean Schneider, piano
Session III
Mike Kelley, viola, Apple Hill String Quartet
Jacob MacKay, cello, Apple Hill String Quartet
Sam Bergman, viola, Apple Hill Executive Director
Greg Hesselink, cello
Vanessa Holroyd, flute
Lizzy Cook, cello
Ealain McMullin, violin
George Georgiou, clarinet
Myriam Teie, piano
Mikael Darmanie, piano
Session IV
Elise Kuder, violin, Apple Hill String Quartet
Jesse MacDonald, violin, Apple Hill String Quartet
Mike Kelley, viola, Apple Hill String Quartet
Jacob MacKay, cello, Apple Hill String Quartet
Dana Lyn, fiddle
Yoni Gertner, viola
Beste Tiknaz, viola
Eric Thomas, clarinet
Salley Pinkas, piano
Session V
Jesse MacDonald, violin, Apple Hill String Quartet
Sam Bergman, viola, Apple Hill Executive Director
Movses Pogossian, violin
Maiani da Silva, violin
Josh Addison, violin
Lenny Matczynski, viola
Tony Rymer, cello
Zen (Jennifer) Wu, voice
Gretchen Pusch, flute
Philip Solomonick, piano
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.”
