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Taichi Akutsu - Violin
Mr. Akutsu has a Masters Degree in Music from Manhattan School of Music, a Performance Certificate from Mannes College of Music and a Bachelors in Music from Tokyo College of Music. A fellow with the New World Symphony Taichi joined SMI's faculty in Fall 2007 (more...) |
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Hyojin Ahn - Piano
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Michael Andrews - Cello
In 1999 Mr. Andrews founded the South Beach Chamber Ensemble. In Florida he has played in the Naples Philharmonic, Southwest Florida Philharmonic, Las Olas Institute Orchestra and the Symphony of the Americas. (more...) |
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Arthur Barron - Saxophone/Jazz Flute
Mr. Barron is an accomplished saxophonist and flutist, composer, bandleader, recording artist and music educator. He has performed and recorded with an array of stellar jazz and Latin jazz artists in a career that has spanned over three decades of music. (more...) |
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Kathleen Bell - Voice
Ms Bell has traveled extensively throughout Europe performing in Denmark, Austria and Italy in Voice recitals and as “Adele” in J. Strauss’ Die Fledermaus with the Rome Festival Orchestra. (more...) |
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Tracy Brighty - Voice
Ms. Brighty is the Co-Founder, Executive Director, and a Voice Teacher for Lied Austria: The Step Beyond Singing. She has been on the Amici dell'Arte Board of Directors since 2002. (more...) |
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Dustin Budish - Viola/Violin
Mr. Budish is a graduate of
New England Conservatory of Music, Cleveland Conservatory of Music and Oberlin Conservatory. He has been performing with the New World Symphony since 2004 (more...) |
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Rebecca Diderrich - Viola/Violin
Ms. Diderrich is a graduate of the University of Toronto, Canada. She is a member of the Palm Beach Opera Orchestra and a regular viola substitute with the New World Symphony. (more...) |
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Graham Fandrei - Voice
Educated at both the New England Conservatory and The Juilliard School, baritone Graham Fandrei has performed in venues across the United States, Europe and Asia. Mr. Fandrei performed both Marcello and Schaunard in director Baz Luhrmann’s production of Puccini’s La Boheme on Broadway (more...) |
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Luis Fernandez - Violin
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Wim Forstmann - Saxophone
Mr. Forstmann has been teaching since 1965. He taught music at the Colegium Musicum of Buenos Aires from 1965-1987. He's been a private saxophone Teacher since 1987 in both Buenos Aires & Miami. (more...) |
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Richard Harris -Trombone
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Geneva Harrison -Percussion
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Oscar Garcia-Montoya - Trumpet
Originally from San Ramon, Costa Rica, Oscar Garcia-Montoya joined the Florida Grand Opera Orchestra and Miami City Ballet Orchestra as Principal Trumpet in 2006. Prior joining these ensembles Mr. Montoya was Co-Principal Trumpet of the New World Symphony Orchestra. (more...) |
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Diego Jinkus - Electric/Acoustic Guitar - on leave
Both a composer and performance musician, Diego Jinkus has written music for the Discovery Channel and the Volleyball World Cup. He has also performed with his band at the 4th Annual Latin Grammy Awards. (more...) |
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Carson Kievman - Music Theory/Composition
As SoBe Music Institute's executive artisic director, Carson Kievman, PhD, MFA has won several awards and held many prestigious residencies including the Tanglewood Music Festival of Contemporary Music, New York Shakespeare Festival, Eugene O'Neill Opera/Music-Theater Conference, and the Florida Philharmonic Orchestra. (more...) |
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Sunho Kim - Violin
Ms. Kim currently performs with the New World Symphony and is a Graduate of New England Conservatory of Music and has performed with the Aspen Chamber Orchestra and the Moscow Chamber Orchestra . (more...) |
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Carlos Molina – Classical Guitar
Throughout his career, Molina has shared the stage with masters such as Alirio Diaz, Turibio Santos, Carlos Barbosa-Lima, Leo Brouwer, Benjamin Verdery, and Nikita Koshkin. He has been guest artist in some of the most important international guitar festivals (more,,,) |
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Thomas Moore – Violin
Active as a soloist, concertmaster and chamber musician, Thomas Moore, violinist, has performed world-wide in tours and concerts throughout Europe, the Soviet Union, South Africa, Canada, the United States, and South America..... (more...) |
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David Morrissey – Cello
Mr. Morrissey is a cellist with the New World Symphony. A graduate of Manhattan School of Music and the School of Music at the University of Indiana Bloomington, he has particpated in the
Spoleto USA Festival Orchestra
and the Aspen Music Festival Orchestra.... (more...) |
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Marco Antonio Navarrete - Oboe
Mr. Navarette has performed with the University of Illinois Wind Symphony, The Sinfonia da Camera and the Gold Coast Opera among many professional experiences...(more....) |
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Viktor A Nikolov - Piano
Viktor Nikov's profesional career includes individual performance recordings with Bulgarian Radio and Television, Czech Radio and Television, Japanese Radio and Television, Italian Television and German Television. (more...) |
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Yuki Lee Numata - Violin
Ms. Numata plays with the New World Symphony. A graduate of Eastman School of Music and The University of Michiga, She has been a New Fromm Player at the Tanglwood Music Center and has performed at the Banff festival of the Arts and the Shanfhai Arts Festival.. (more...) |
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Marjana Petrovic- Music Theory
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Don Philip - Rock/Pop Voice
Don Philip is an internationally known artist with a dynamic vocal range and stylistic-fluidity. He writes, arranges, and produces original dance, pop, R&B, and spiritual songs. He has also recorded and released a duet with Britney Spears. (more...) |
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Maciej Pietraszko – Trombone
Mr. Pietraszko received his Masters Degree from the Academy of Music, in Katowice, Poland. He was a trombone teacher in Poland, a coach for a number of Wind Ensembles, and teaches an ongoing master class program. (more...) |
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Valeria Proaño – Voice (Jazz, Latin & Pop)
A Downbeat Student Music Award Winner, Ms. Proaño earned her Bachelor's degree in Studio Music & Jazz in 2002 from the University of Miami. For the past 13 years, Valeria has been performing professionally in diverse venues such as the casinos in Atlantic City, jazz clubs in Philadelphia and Belgium and a special reception for the Tour de France 2001. (more...) |
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Nicolás Real - Flute
Mr. Real has earned a Masters in Flute Performance from Central Michigan University and is completing hisDoctorate in Musical Arts from Temple University. He has been the Principal flute for the Simon Bolivar Symphony Orchestra in Venezuala and was a professor of flute at the Simon Bolivar Conservatory of Music. (more...) |
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Kiki Sanchez - Jazz Piano
Nominated for 2 Grammys in 2005, this gifted musician speak to everyone. He can capture hearts through his mastery of various styles, such as jazz, classical, Andean, gospel, Brazilian, R&B, blues, pop, Afro-Peruvian and Afro-Cuban. He encourages all to explore... (more...) |
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Mark Schubert - Percussion
Since 1983 he has played with every major symphony, ballet and opera company in South Florida. He currently performs with the Las Olas Institute Orchestra, Key West Pops, and the Boca Raton Philharmonic. (more...) |
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Margarita Shevchenko – Piano
Pianist Margarita Shevchenko, a musician of "uncommon sensitivity and refinement," is one of the leading young pianists on the international concert platform today. She has been the recipient of the "Special Chopin Prize" at five competitions in addition to seven top prizes won at major international piano competitions. (more...) |
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John Shortridge – Jazz/Pop/Rock Guitar
Mr. Shortridge received his Bachelor's Degree from the University of Miami in Guitar Performance. A freelance musician in South Florida, he has played extensively in Styles from Rock, Pop, Gospel, Acoustic toJazz/Bigband. (more...) |
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Ebonee Thomas – Flute
Ms. Thomas received her Master's Degree at the New England Conservatory of Music. She is currently a fellow with the New World Symphony. Along with performing she has a strong passion for teaching young flutists. (more...) |
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Fernando Ulibarri – Jazz/Pop/Rock Guitar
Mr. Ulibarrie has studied at the Universidad de Costa Rica, Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica, Berklee College of Music. He holds a dual bachelor’s degree in Jazz Composition and Music Synthesis, and a Master of Music in performance. He has performed professionally at Carnegie Hall, Teatro Nacional de Costa Rica, and many other venues in both the United States and abroad. (more...) |
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Barmey Ung – Classical Guitar
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Kerry Walsh – Voice
Ms. Walsh holds a Master Degree from the Julliard School, and a BFA from North Carolina School of the Arts. Soprano Kerry Walsh has concert repertoire encompassing a wide range of styles. Originally an early music specialist, she now brings an expansive voice to her baroque and classical performances. A specialist in contemporary literature as well, she is sought after as an interpreter of new works, and has brought several roles to life. |
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Matthew Way – Contrabass/Electric Bass
Mr. Way is a bassist with the New World Symphony. He has also been the principal bassist for the Spoleto Festival USA in Charleston, SC., and particpated in the
Pacific Music Festival, Sapporo, Japan. He holds a Master's degree from the Julliard School in NYC.... (more...) |
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Marguerite Lynn Williams – Harp
Ms. Williams is the principal harpist with the New World Symphony. She has also been the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Substitute Principal/Extra Harp since 2002. She obtained a master of music in Orchestral Studies, Harp. (more...) |
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Ryoji Yamaguchi –Classical Guitar
Mr. Yamaguchi holds a Masters Degree in Guitar Performance from the University of Miami. Ryoji Yamaguchi is a guitarist of diversity. He is active as a performer, arranger and composer in fields such as Classical, rock, ethnic, and other types of music. He was born in Tel Aviv, Israel to Japanese parents in 1981. |
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