flute:
Debora Roznovsky has a Master of Musical Arts in Performance from Cleveland State University, with a special emphasis in jazz. She received her Bachelor's degree in Music Education from Ohio State University. She has performed professionally with the Blue Ash Symphony Orchestra as well as local freelancing. A student of William Hebert (retired, Cleveland Orchestra), she has been teaching privately since 1988.
Kathie Lynn Stewart, flute and recorder, earned her masters degree at the Manhattan School of Music and completed her doctoral coursework at the Cincinnati Conservatory. She has performed throughout the United States, England and Denmark with such ensembles as the Cleveland Orchestra, Apollo's Fire, Oberlin Baroque Ensemble, Cleveland Opera, ARTEK, and Cleveland Lyric Opera. Ms. Stewart is currently Teacher of Baroque Flute at the Oberlin Conservatory and maintains a private flute and piano studio in Wellington, OH. She performs with the Irish dance band, Turn the Corner, and the Scottish band, Next in Line. She is a founding member of Apollo's Fire: the Cleveland Baroque Orchestra and has been featured with the ensemble in concerts and on recordings. Kathie's website is www.kathiestewart.com
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clarinet:
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saxophone:
Christopher Burge received his Bachelor of Music in Jazz Performance from Ohio State University. He has performed at the Montreaux Jazz Festival and with such talents as Steve Turre and Louie Bellson, among others. He currently performs with UPensemble, the Dave Sterner Quintet, and as a substitute with the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra and the Jazz Heritage Orchestra. Chris has been teaching privately since 1993.
Will Tabar received his Master's Degree from California State University, where he studied with Dr. Alan Durst. His undergraduate degree is from Baldwin-Wallace Conservatory, where he was a student of Greg Banaszak. He has taught students from middle school through college age. Will performs with Cleveland-based big band Mojo, and is a veteran of pit orchestras, pop, and blues bands. He is equally comfortable with classical saxophone techniques and literature, and performs as a soloist in that genre as well. Will has been offering private instruction since 2002.
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trumpet & cornet:
Matthew Bott received his Bachelor of Arts in Trumpet Performance at Cleveland State University. He is a former member of the Air National Guard Band. He has studied with John Schantz (Cleveland Jazz Orchestra), Charles Couch (retired, Cleveland Orchestra) and Geoffery Hardcastle (former Cleveland Orchestra member.) Matt also leads the big band MOJO.
Rich Pokrywka is pursuing his Doctorate of Musical Arts from Ohio State University. He received his Master of Music in Trumpet Performance from University of Georgia. He received his Bachelor of Trumpet Performance from Baldwin Wallace College. Rich is an adjunct instructor in the Preparatory Departments at Cleveland Institute of Music and Baldwin Wallace College. He was an adjunct professor of trumpet at Piedmont College in Georgia. He has studied with James Darling, Fred Mills, Roy Roper, John Brndiar, Larry Black and Timothy Leasure.
trombone, baritone & euphonium:
Jason Smith received his Master of Music in Trombone Performance at the Cleveland Institute of Music. He received his Bachelor of Music in Jazz Performance from the University of South Florida. Jason plays actively as a jazz and classical trombonist. He has played with the Tampa Bay Mostly Pops Orchestra, the Tampa Master Chorale, Walt Disney World’s Christmas Brass, and the Sam Rivers Big Band. He has recorded with Dan McMillion's Grammy nominated Groovin' High Jazz Orchestra and the USF Jazztet, which toured Europe in 2003, playing at the prestigious Montreux Jazz Festival. In 2004, Jason was a finalist in the Larry Wiehe competition, sponsored by the International Trombone Association. Locally Jason has played with the Cleveland Pops Orchestra, Cleveland Jazz Orchestra, and various shows at Playhouse Square. Jason is also on the faculty of Cleveland StateUniversity.
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piano:
Anthony Fuoco received his M.M. in piano performance from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and his B.M. in piano performance from SUNY Potsdam. Studies have also been in philosophy, composition and jazz. He is currently on the faculty at Baldwin-Wallace College where he teaches music theory and at Lorain County Community College.
Corey Knick received his Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance cum laude from the Baldwin-Wallace Conservatory, where he studied with Robert Mayerovich and Carla McElhaney. He has also performed in master classes with Menahem Pressler, Spencer Myer, and others, and participated in the Brevard Music Center summer session in 2011. In addition to piano performances, Corey has worked as a music director and conductore for the Lorain Palace Summer Youth Theater and was selected as an adjudicatorfor the OFMC Junior Music Festival. Corey has also taught in the BW Conservatory Outreach program, working with students and adults of all ages. His website is www.coreyknickpianist.webs..com
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drums & percussion:
Andy Herrick completed several semesters of his performance degree at Kent State University before embarking on a career as a touring and recording musician. He has toured the world with the band Chimaira headlining with them and opening for the bands Disturbed and Korn, among others. With Chimaira he recorded five albums, and continues to work as a session and project drummer for various groups. He has been a featured artist in Modern Drummer and other drumming magazines. Andy has been teaching since 2005. He also is a percussion advisor for the Holy Name High School drumline. Now settled back in Cleveland, he is working with students age 10 and older.
Paul Samuels has studied with jazz drummer Billy Hart, and Robert Matson (Cleveland Orchestra). He has performed, recorded, or toured with some of the major names in jazz, including but not limited to: Greg Osby, Pat Martino, Barney Kessel, Hank Crawford, and Jack McDuff. He has composed for film and his compositions have been recorded by Greg Osby. His tours have led him throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, and the Middle East. He has also taught as a clinician at colleges around the country including Oberlin College, where he is currently a Visiting Jazz Lecturer. Paul has been performing professionally and teaching since 1974. His website is www.paulsamuelsmusic.com
Paul Stranahan received his Bachelor of Arts in Music from Capitol University and studied with Jim Chapin, Ed Soph, and Bob Moses, among others. He has performed professionally for the last 20 years with various groups in many styles, from top 40 and jazz to blues and classic rock. His progressive jazz group PSI (Paul Stranahan's Insomnia) and The Paul Stranahan Trio both have CDs in release which feature Paul's compositions heavily. He has been teaching privately since 1987. Paul's website is www.paulstranahan.com
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guitar:
Michael Barna has been teaching guitar in the Cleveland area since 1997. He graduated with honors from Berklee College of Music with a degree in Music Composition, and then went on to receive a Masters of Music in Composition from Cleveland State University. He is proficient in rock, pop, jazz, classical, and folk music. Mike has performed locally as a solo artist, with Jeff Charmek as an acoustic guitar duo, with Broadview Collective (a rock/fusion/experimental ensemble featuring fellow Skyline Music faculty member Paul Stranahan on drums), and various other groups. As a recording artist he has independently produced numerous albums including solo and duo guitar music, various ensembles, multitracked experimental pieces, and a CD with Broadview Collective. Mike has also composed music for full orchestra, chamber groups, and soloists, with many performances of his works.
Cheryl Fitiak received her Master of Music in classical guitar performance at the University of Akron, where she studied with Stephen Aron. She received her B.A. from Kent State University with studies in communications and music. Cheryl has also studied jazz arranging, theory, applied harmony, and improvisation with Cleveland jazz pro Ralph Russo (dec). Her teaching qualifications include classical guitar, contemporary styles, jazz studies, and theory and analysis. She directed and arranged music for the “ Arlington Road Classical Guitar Ensemble “, has coached students for jazz band, pit bands, and religious ensembles, and has prepared students for recitals and auditions. Cheryl currently performs as a classical guitar soloist in NE Ohio, accompaniest and with the classical duo “Going for Baroque”. She began her performing career with the pop dance band “Changes". She was a featured soloist on the 2005 and 2007 cd’s "Guitar at Akron” sponsored by the University of Akron. She has been teaching on Cleveland’s west side since the mid 70’s and has been a member of Skyline’s faculty since its opening in 1987.
Daniel Rectenwald received his Bachelor of Arts in Classical Guitar Performance from Duquesne University and is pursuing his Master's Degree at the Cleveland Institute of Music where he studies with Jason Vieaux. He has been in the winner's circle in classical guitar competitions. His background also includes jazz studies and popular music styles, and he performs with groups and as a soloist. Dan has taught privately since 2004, working with students aged 4 through adult. His website is www.dannyrectenwald.com
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violin:
Holly Jenkins is pursuing her performance degree from Oberlin Conservatory of Music where she studies with Milan Vitek. She has been awarded First Prize in several Concerto Competitions, giving her the opportunity to appear as a soloist with the St. Louis Symphony, Belleville Philharmonic, and the Sarasota Music Festival Orchestra, among others. Holly has been teaching privately since 2003..
Shannon Williams received her Bachelor of Violin Performance Degree from Baldwin-Wallace College. She has studied with Gary Kosloski, Wei-Shu Co, and Julian Ross. She has been teaching private and small group lessons since 1990. In addition to teaching, she has played fiddle in the local Irish band Turn the Corner, Scottish band Next In Line, and violin with the Mansfield Symphony Orchestra.
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