Fields, Kailei

Has studied Ballet, Tap, Modern, Jazz and Hip Hop for more than 17 years.   Currently studying dance at Lake Erie College in combination with a major in Psychology.

Inman, Rebecca

BFA, Dance Performance, The Ohio State University.  Trained  in a variety of dance forms including jazz, ballet, tap, modern and character.  Six years of performing and teaching experience with Inlet Dance Theatre, a modern dance company.  Extensive teaching experience with adolescent through adult students.  Has choreographed various musical theatre productions.

Smith, Janice

Imperial Society of Teachers for Dance ( London , England ) Fellowship, Enrico Cecchetti Final Diploma. Certification in Applied Anatomy and Physiology for Dance (Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance). Certified Pilates instructor/teacher trainer. Training completion through Yoga Fit. Resist-a-Ball core trainer. Certified personal trainer A.C.E., A.F.A.A.

Snyder, Erica

B.A. in Fine Arts with a Concentration in Dance, Lake Erie College; BS in Environmental Science, Lake Erie College. Eleven year training in jazz, tap, ballet, modern and pointe, Tri-County Dance. Private ballet training with Felicia Iche (RDA certified). Private training and pedagogy with Linda Taylor (Professor of Dance IPFW College). Member of Cleveland State University's Modern Dance Company under the direction of Lynn Deering.  Worked with Habib Iddrisu (internationally renowned African Dancer/Drummer), Cha-Lee (Chinese fan and ribbon dance), Bill Wade (Cleveland) and Helanius Wilkins (Washington DC).

Thompson, Samantha

B.A. of Fine Arts with a concentration in dance from Lake Erie College. 2005 LEC Dance Team Captain. Danced with Danc'letics of Rochester (New York) in Walt Disney World in '99 & '01and was an assistant teacher at the studio. Continuing her education with Dance Masters of America certification. Teaches Tap, Jazz, Ballet and Hip Hop.

Ziegler, Hannah

Ridgeway, Brett

( Hammered Dulcimer, Mountain Dulcimer, 5-String Banjo, Autoharp, beginning acoustic guitar and beginning mandolin)

Brett began playing 5-string banjo as a teenager and continued playing while in college, teaching others to earn extra money. His love for Appalachian instruments grew and soon he was learning and acquiring others, including the hammered dulcimer. In 2001, he founded the Laurel Highlands Dulcimer Workshop (Pennsylvania) which he continues to oversee and teach. He and his wife Serenity play together, frequenting festivals. Since '03, Brett has taught annual workshops for Historical Roscoe Village and plays for various festivals there.

Guentner, Vincent

(trombone)

M.M. The Juilliard School , B.M. Duquesne University . Member of the Mansfield Symphony. Regular performer as Principal Trombone with Ohio Chamber Orchestra, Cleveland Opera, Cleveland Ballet, Erie Philharmonic, Cleveland Pops and Ashland Symphony. Formerly Principal Trombone with Teatro Massimo in Palermo , Italy . Freelance work in New York including American Symphony, Brooklyn Opera, Greenwich Philharmonic, NEPA Philharmonic.

Hughes, Kenneth

(tuba/low brass)

M.M. Northwestern University; B.M. Ohio State University . Retired from Conn-Selmer, Inc. and is a member of the Suburban Symphony Orchestra, Lakeland Civic Band and Heights Chamber Orchestra Seasonal Brass.

Kuegeler, John (trumpet)

B.A. Music with a concentration in Trumpet Performance, Kent State University . Former Artist-In-Residence at Cuyahoga Valley National Park and Young Audiences of Cleveland . Taught Jazz History at Coconino Community College in Flagstaff , AZ and was a Music Specialist for the Montessori Schools of Flagstaff . Also taught at several music studios in northeast Ohio and performed extensively as a studio musician, in pit orchestras and with various ensembles throughout the United States .

Rapier, Chris

(French horn)

B.M. University of Massachusetts, concentration on French Horn Performance and Instrumental Music Education; participant in Blossom Summer Music School Camp, and Sewanee Summer School. Teaches at Mercyhurst College ( Erie , PA ). Principal horn for Erie Philharmonic & Erie Chamber Orchestra. Performs with Opera Cleveland, West Virginia Symphony and Canton Symphony.

Ridgeway, Brett

( Hammered Dulcimer, Mountain Dulcimer, 5-String Banjo, Autoharp, beginning acoustic guitar and beginning mandolin)

Brett began playing 5-string banjo as a teenager and continued playing while in college, teaching others to earn extra money. His love for Appalachian instruments grew and soon he was learning and acquiring others, including the hammered dulcimer. In 2001, he founded the Laurel Highlands Dulcimer Workshop (Pennsylvania) which he continues to oversee and teach. He and his wife Serenity play together, frequenting festivals. Since '03, Brett has taught annual workshops for Historical Roscoe Village and plays for various festivals there.

Ridgeway, Serenity (fiddle)

Serenity has been playing fiddle since she was a child. She has been involved in music instruction since 2001, presenting programs and workshops in schools through a program called "Anyone Can Make Music."

Bush, Lee

(guitar)

Guitarist, arranger, composer, producer, recording engineer and educator. Education includes degrees from Baldwin-Wallace College , the University of Missouri and private study of music theory and composition with Phil Rizzo. Also studied guitar under Lloyd Casterline, Dick Lurie and George Morel. Co-leads the Nice Jazz Trio.  Performed with the Ernie Krivda Fat Tuesday Big Band and Swing City for many years. Member of the Music Department faculty at Cleveland State University.

Carleton, Dennis

(guitar)

Denny has been a long lasting figure in the Cleveland music scene, having played with notable 60's bands "The Choir" (It's Cold Outside) and the Lost Souls.  Worship leader at St Cosmas and Damian, in Twinsburg, a group that performs festivals of praise throughout the Cleveland Diocese.  Acoustic singer songwriter who blends original material with an eclectic blend of folk, rock and acoustic influences. Denny's original music has appeared on 300 college and public radio stations in the U.S. and Canada. He is a prolific songwriter in the folk, rock and gospel field and has also composed music for 5 plays.  Denny hosts two radio shows, one on the local Cleveland Music scene on WELW 1330 Am and a Christian talk and music show on 1220 Am The Word.  He has written many short essays with topics ranging from music therapy to cell phones, and also organizes concerts with various performers under the title Denny Carleton and Friends at The Fine Arts Association.

Gecik, George

(guitar, electric bass, banjo)

Guerrieri, Alfredo

(bass guitar, upright string bass)

Ridgeway, Brett

( Hammered Dulcimer, Mountain Dulcimer, 5-String Banjo, Autoharp, beginning acoustic guitar and beginning mandolin)

Brett began playing 5-string banjo as a teenager and continued playing while in college, teaching others to earn extra money. His love for Appalachian instruments grew and soon he was learning and acquiring others, including the hammered dulcimer. In 2001, he founded the Laurel Highlands Dulcimer Workshop (Pennsylvania) which he continues to oversee and teach. He and his wife Serenity play together, frequenting festivals. Since '03, Brett has taught annual workshops for Historical Roscoe Village and plays for various festivals there.

Rapier, Melody

(harp)

M.M. and B.M. in Harp Performance from University of Michigan School of Music . Post Graduate Study at Cleveland Institute of Music with Alice Chalifoux and the Salzedo Harp Colony. Principal Harpist for West Virginia Symphony, Erie Philharmonic, Erie Chamber Orchestra. Second Harp/ Assistant Principal Harp Opera Cleveland.

Shetler, Ellen, MT-BC

(Music Therapist, voice, piano)

B.M.in Music Therapy, Marywood University, Scranton, PA., Board Certified Music Therapist. Has practiced as a music therapist since 2004 and joined the Fine Arts music therapy staff in 2007.  Serves clients on-site at The Fine Arts Association and through the Fine Arts Off-Site Education program in the local school systems at Lake West Hospital.  Experience working with a variety of populations including children, teens, and adults with special needs in addition to Hospice patients and families.  Ellen is currently the research clinician for Lake Health's music therapy and diabetes research study.   Member of the American Music Therapy Association.  Enjoys presenting on music therapy locally.

Raddell, Ann Marie, MT-BC, NICU MT

(music therapy)

B.A., Music Therapy, University of Dayton.  Board Certified Music Therapist.  Certified Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Music Therapist.   Former music therapist in the Positive Education Program at Phoenix Place and Phoenix Point and at Twin Valley Behavioral Healthcare. Member of the American Music Therapy Association.

Unger, Maureen C., MT-BC

(music therapy, cello)

B.M., Music Therapy, Ohio University; B.A., Psychology, Ohio University. Board Certified Music Therapist. Previous experience includes providing music therapy services at the following organizations: New Avenues to Independence in Cleveland, Athens Community Music School, Morrison Elementary School, Hickory Creek Athens, O'Bleness Memorial Hospital in Athens, Ohio. Member of the American Music Therapy Association and the Sigma Alpha Iota Alumni Chapter.  Maureen studied cello with Mick Carrera while at Ohio University. She has participated in master classes from cello professionals such as Michael Gelfand former member of the Cleveland Orchestra and Cello Professor at Youngstown State, and Carter Brey of the New York Philharmonic.  Maureen has taught privately for the past 6 years and continues to play for weddings, receptions, and holiday gigs.

Black, Dave

(percussion)

Studies in Music Education, Ohio University; Played w/the Navy Bands (1989-1995); freelances as a professional musician.

Smith, Larry

(percussion)

Mr. Smith has over twenty-five years experience teaching, directing and arranging all genres of percussion and music.  He has also been performing for the past thirty years on drums, percussion, guitar, keyboards and vocals.  Previously he taught percussion at The Fine Arts Association for seventeen years, was the Director of the Lakeland Civic Jazz Orchestra, was Co-director of the Lakeland Jazz Festival at Lakeland Community College and has performed for twenty-two years with Lakeland's Civic Performing Groups. Larry was also the Staff Percussionist for the Mentor Performing Concert Series.  
 
Currently, Mr. Smith is an Adjunct professor and the director of Percussion Studies at Lakeland Community College. He also works with High School and Middle School percussion sections and performs across northeast Ohio as The Larry Smith Express, The LS Jazz Express and Larry Smith's Lighter Side, as well as freelancing as a professional percussionist.
 
Student ages and ability levels:
Beginners:   Prefer starting students at 10 years old.  However, 8 and 9 year olds will be evaluated and, if their skill levels are advanced for their age, they will be accepted for private study. 
Intermediate and Advanced:    Ages 10 and up will be accepted.    
Teaching Methods:
-  Each lesson is geared toward the student's goals.
-  Lesson material will vary from student to student dependent on skill  
   level, genre, student participation in school ensembles, band, etc.
-  Warm-ups, rudiments, sight-reading, music theory and percussion 
   history are included in lessons.

Brandelis, Bella

(piano/violin)

M.A. Cleveland State University , B. A. Moscow Conservatory. Member of Suburban Symphony Orchestra (violin). Suzuki teacher training in violin and piano. Member of National Guild of Piano Teachers and the Ohio Music Teachers Association.

Kearns, Sanni

(piano)

M.A. in Music History and Literature, Kent State University, B.M.E. with emphasis in piano performance, Baldwin-Wallace College; Graduate Studies in Dalcroze Eurhythmics, Carnegie-Mellon and Lowell Universities. Suzuki teacher training, professional organist and accompanist. Member SAA, SANO

Klonowski, Barbara

(piano)

Graduate Studies at Cleveland Institute of Music and Peabody Conservatory, B.M.  in Piano Performance, Miami University, 4-year talent scholarship; chamber music Bowdoin College, CIM Preparatory School. Nationally certified by MTNA. Adjudicator for the National Guild of Piano Teachers. Performing member of the Fortnightly and Cecilian Musical Clubs.  Member Western Reserve Piano Teachers. Has appeared frequently as a collaborative artist in NE Ohio, throughout the Midwest and on both coasts of the U.S.Recorded with mezzo-soprano Aldona Stempuzis-Svedas.  Pianist in the Encore Chamber Trio.  Ms. Klonowski's students have garnered recognition at the local, regional, state and national levels.  She is a second generation artist-teacher.

LaBonne, Feroza

(Suzuki & traditional piano)

Piano Teaching Diplomas (LTCL and LRSM) from the Royal Schools of Music and the Trinity College of Music, London . Masters in Music Education from CWRU-CIM Joint Music Program, with emphasis on Piano Pedagogy and Performance. Permanent National Certification from MTNA. 1985 Music Critics Association Fellowship for excellence in newspaper music criticism. Judge for National Guild of Piano Teachers. Former adjunct piano faculty, Union College, New York. Frequent chamber music recitalist in upstate New York and concerto soloist with the Glens Falls Symphony Orchestra. Currently member of the piano-cello Duo Fantastique at Fine Arts and a freelance area pianist.  Former student was a semi-finalist in the 2007 Cleveland International Piano Competition.

Messina, Maryann

(piano)

B. Mus. Ed. Cleveland State University.  Professional study with area jazz performers.  Graduate classes taken in Piano Pedagogy. Professional freelance keyboard/pianist.

Minnis, Timothy

(piano)

D.M.A., Ohio State University, M.M., Manhattan School of Music. Has taught at Kenyon College, Ohio State, the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music, the Metropolitan Music School of New York City, where he was also director, and at the Beck Center for the Arts. A frequent recitalist and chamber musician in New York and the Midwest, he is the author of a book on the piano music of Albert Roussel.

Shetler, Ellen, MT-BC

(Music Therapist, voice, piano)

B.M.in Music Therapy, Marywood University, Scranton, PA., Board Certified Music Therapist. Has practiced as a music therapist since 2004 and joined the Fine Arts music therapy staff in 2007.  Serves clients on-site at The Fine Arts Association and through the Fine Arts Off-Site Education program in the local school systems at Lake West Hospital.  Experience working with a variety of populations including children, teens, and adults with special needs in addition to Hospice patients and families.  Ellen is currently the research clinician for Lake Health's music therapy and diabetes research study.   Member of the American Music Therapy Association.  Enjoys presenting on music therapy locally.

Syroney, Marge

(Suzuki and

traditional piano)

B.M. The Cleveland Institute of Music; B.S. in Education, University of Akron ; M.M. in Music Ed., University of Akron . Private study with Arthur Loesser and William Kurzban and Marie Martin. Sanctioned Suzuki instructor. Elementary Music Teacher in area Catholic Schools. Local church musician-organist and pianist. Member of MENC/OMEA

M.M. in Collaborative Piano/Accompanying, Cleveland Institute of Music; B.M. in Piano Performance, Cleveland Institute of Music; additional study, The New England Conservatory of Music with Gabriel Chodos and Leonard Shure and The Oberlin College Conservatory of Music with Joseph Schwartz and at CIM with Grant Johannesen . Choir Director/Organist for South Euclid Hillcrest United Methodist Church, Temple Emanu El, Temple Israel and Temple Beth Shalom. Experienced Pianist/Keyboardist/Accompanist/Piano Instructor/Vocal Coach.

Brandelis, Bella

(piano/violin)

M.A. Cleveland State University , B. A. Moscow Conservatory. Member of Suburban Symphony Orchestra (violin). Suzuki teacher training in violin and piano. Member of National Guild of Piano Teachers and the Ohio Music Teachers Association.

Cirvencic, Ann

(Suzuki & traditional violin/viola)

M.M. Viola Performance, Cleveland Institute of Music; B.M. Violin Performance, Western Michigan University; Graduate level Suzuki training at Indiana University with Mimi Zweig.  Mrs. Cirvencic performs with many ensembles throughout Northeast Ohio, and loves working with students of all levels.  She has previously served as founder and directr of the Suzuki program at Cleveland Music School Settlement.  Accepts students ages four and up.

Crowe, Elizabeth (Suzuki & traditional cello)

B.A. the American University in Paris. Freelance cellist in the Cleveland area. Ms. Crowe studied cello in Paris, France, with Dmitry Markevitch, at the Russian Music Conservatory. Member of several musical groups, including the Ancestors, a Ukranian Folk band, the Afro-Caribbean ensemble of TRI-C and in several classical ensembles. Regular performer at the Cleveland Zoo for Zoo Lights, Boo at the Zoo, and other holiday events.

Godfrey, Lauren

(Suzuki and traditional violin)

B.M.E. Heidelberg College , Suzuki teacher training, Ithaca College . Further studies with Alvaro deGranda. Member of S.S.A. Lakeland Civic Orchestra member.

Guerrieri, Alfredo

(bass guitar, upright string bass)

B.M. Bass Principle, Magna Cum Laude, Berklee College of Music (Boston); Associate of Arts, Professional Performance, Bass Principle, Musician's Institute (Hollywood CA);

Associate of Arts, Lakeland Community College.  Has performed or recorded with: Horizontal Pary, Optimis Prime, Detagoh, Sophie Stern, Adam Bones, and Chad Szeliga (Breaking Benjamin)

Linsenmeier, Dr. Carol

(Suzuki & traditional violin/viola)

Ph.D. in Special Education Research, Kent State University; M. Mus. Ed. University of Georgia; B. Mus. Ed., College of Wooster; Suzuki Teacher Training Ithaca College. Frequent performer with area folk and classical ensembles. Listed in Who's Who in America , Who's Who in American Women and Who's Who in American Education .

Unger, Maureen C., MT-BC

(music therapy, cello)

B.M., Music Therapy, Ohio University; B.A., Psychology, Ohio University. Board Certified Music Therapist. Previous experience includes providing music therapy services at the following organizations: New Avenues to Independence in Cleveland, Athens Community Music School, Morrison Elementary School, Hickory Creek Athens, O'Bleness Memorial Hospital in Athens, Ohio. Member of the American Music Therapy Association and the Sigma Alpha Iota Alumni Chapter.  Maureen studied cello with Mick Carrera while at Ohio University. She has participated in master classes from cello professionals such as Michael Gelfand former member of the Cleveland Orchestra and Cello Professor at Youngstown State, and Carter Brey of the New York Philharmonic.  Maureen has taught privately for the past 6 years and continues to play for weddings, receptions, and holiday gigs.

Crawford, Stacey Richardson (voice)

R&B vocalist who has sung with various groups and choirs including her family, The Weeden Family Singers, a 50+ voice gospel choir, who recorded the critically acclaimed album "Victory Shall Be Mine."  She has performed overseas in London, UK, Amsterdam, Netherlands, Seoul, Korea, Martinque and for various jazz festivals in Bermuda, Aruba, Bahamas and Jamaica.  She has shared the stage with well known stars from Stevie Wonder to Alicia Keys, from Babyface to Bob Dylan, and Brian McKnight to John Legend. She has sung with great gospel artists including Mary, Mary, Yolanda Adams, Kirk Franklin, and Michelle Williams of Destiny's Child.  She sang background for Grammy Award winning stars such as the late Gerald Levert and Anthony Hamilton and performed in concert tours with such stars as Luther Vandross, the O'Jays, Carlos Santana, Anita Baker and the late comedian Bernie Mac.  Stacey is an avid promoter of education and remains passionate about helping others improve their quality of life.  She has performed at many charitable education events such as the Tom Joyner Foundation's Fantastic Voyage Cruise for Historical Black Colleges and Universities and the United Negro College Fund Evening with the Stars. Former Fine Arts Association student.

Mattson, Doreen (vocal & general music)

Graduate Study College of Mt. St. Joseph , B.M.E. (Music Education) Wittenberg University , Level I Orff-Schulwerk Certification. Studied at Lakeland Community College and Cleveland Institute of Music with Irving Bushman.   Professional soloist.  Perfomed with Lakeland Civic Chorus for 17 years. Directs the Chancel Choir at Advent Lutheran Church, in Mentor.

Bob Godfrey has just retired from teaching vocal music in Perry and Euclid for over 31 years. Mr. Godfrey has appeared in operas and musicals in northeastern Ohio, including a number of professional roles in Cleveland Opera productions at the State Theatre in Playhouse Square. Mr. Godfrey has been a featured baritone soloist in productions of Encore and the Disney/Stephen Schwartz Review (both at Ashtabula Arts Center), and Handel's Messiah at Lake Erie College, Painesville, Ashtabula, and Kent State University and Heidelberg College, his alma maters. In addition, Mr. Godfrey has recorded a Messiah and two Gilbert and Sullivan operettas on compact disc. Mr. Godfrey's favorite musical theater roles of late include the title role in Sondheim's Sweeney Todd (Willoughby Fine Arts) , Nathan Detroit in Guys and Dolls (WFA) , Reverend Shaw Moore in Footloose (Straw Hat Theater) , Harry/Baptista in Kiss Me Kate (Cain Park ) , Harold Hill in The Music Man (Rabbit Run) Male Singer 1 in Forbidden Broadway (AAC) , and his absolute favorite, Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof ( SHT).

Morris, Sharon (Starz Show Choir)

M.M. Music Education (includes certification in Kodaly I and Kodaly II); B.M. K-12 General & Vocal Music-Miami University.  Teaches music at Wickliffe Middle School & Wickliffe Elementary.  Pianist & Assistant to the Choir Director at Erieside Church; Past Assistant Director and Accompanist of Euclid Children's Chorus.  Has been a Music Director and/or Accompanist for area community theatres and has taught private piano and keyboard instruction. Member of the Ohio Music education Association.

Savage, Louise

(voice)

B.M. The Cleveland Institute of Music, graduate study at Cleveland State University and Chautauqua Institute. Concert and recital soloist.

Shetler, Ellen, MT-BC

(Music Therapist, voice, piano)

B.M.in Music Therapy, Marywood University, Scranton, PA., Board Certified Music Therapist. Has practiced as a music therapist since 2004 and joined the Fine Arts music therapy staff in 2007.  Serves clients on-site at The Fine Arts Association and through the Fine Arts Off-Site Education program in the local school systems at Lake West Hospital.  Experience working with a variety of populations including children, teens, and adults with special needs in addition to Hospice patients and families.  Ellen is currently the research clinician for Lake Health's music therapy and diabetes research study.   Member of the American Music Therapy Association.  Enjoys presenting on music therapy locally.

Speirs, Phyllis

(voice)

Vocal teacher and coach who majored in Vocal Performance at Kent State University with continued studies at Cleveland Institute of Music and Cleveland State University.   Phyllis is a soloist of opera, oratorios and recitals of German lieder. Debuted with Blossom Orchestra as "Kate" in Madame Butterfly. Sang with Cleveland Pops Orchestra under Louis Lane, Cleveland Orchestra Chorus, Cleveland Opera, Suburban Symphony and Robert Page Singers among others. Featured soloist in recording "It Must Be Heard." Has extensive experience in church music as soloist and choral director and recorded CD's of contemporary cantatas.

Teaching Technique:

Phyllis teaches a technique which, regardless of style (Classical, Music Theater, Jazz, etc.), attributes to great flexibility and expression, tonal freedom, intense and sonorous tone, and good diction skill. It all depends on a steady and firm breath pressure (breath-control) more technically referred to as Diaphramatic-Costal Breathing. She will fully demonstrate this technique so you can utilize it for more satisfying singing regardless of style.

Teaching Philosophy:

Her philosophy is to teach one "how to sing" which requires more than learning notes and words. She recommends students be no younger than age 13 or 14 because of body development and mental discipline required. She will audition a student if younger. For singers who wish to refine and polish their skills, vocal coaching is available to further develop the essential aspects of professional performance – Style, Musicality, Phrasing, Color, Diction and Stage Presence.

Ms. Speirs currently teaches at The Fine Arts Association and Cleveland Institute of Music.

Baker, Charles

(clarinet)

M.A. Case Western Reserve University ; B.M. Oberlin College Conservatory. Studied with Robert Marcellus, Alfred Zetzer, George Waln, Alois Heine and Thomas Thompson. Also studied at the Mozarteum Akademie in Salzburg, Austria.  Performs in Lakeland Civic Orchestra (first clarinet) and taught in Wickliffe Public Schools. Freelance musician in orchestras and bands. Listed in "Who's Who in America ."

Elias, Judith

(flute)

B.M.E. Youngstown State University . Graduate study Kent State University . Studied extensively with Maurice Sharp and Raymond DeMattia. Ms. Elias is an adjunct faculty member with Lake Erie College and is principal flutist with Lakeland Civic Orchestra and a member of The Fine Arts Woodwind Quintet, as well as a frequent performer in area chamber music recitals and churches.  She is listed in "Who's Who in America 's Teachers and Who's Who in America ."   Ms. Elias teaches students of ages 7 to adult, beginning to advanced, post graduate levels. Her philosophy is to encourage the student to achieve their optimal potential through correct practice techniques while still enjoying music. Lessons may include preparation for adjudicated events, (contest,) and auditions for placement or college.

Giordano, Kevin

(saxophone, clarinet)

Rutherford, Marjorie

(bassoon, saxophone)

M.M. and B.M. in Education, Cleveland State University.  Currently performs in The Fine Arts Association Faculty Woodwind Quintet, w/Lakeland Civic Orchestra, the Village Saxophone Quartet, Corners Clarinet Quartet and Lakeland Civic Band.

Wilson, Lisa

(oboe)

B.M. in Music Education, Cleveland State University. Private study with David McGuire and Thomas Moore. Full-time playing member and President of the Board of Directors with the Cleveland Philharmonic Orchestra. Freelance musician playing with various local ensembles and orchestras. Music director for a local church. Member of The Fine Arts Faculty Woodwind Quintet.

D'Apice, Doriann

M.A. in Humanities, John Carroll University . B.S. in Education, Kent State University . Certified to teach English, Speech, Journalism and Theatre for grades 7-12. Actor in many local productions.

Hill , Dawn

B.S. from Miami University in K-Primary/Elementary Education with a concentration in Dramatic Expression. Masters in Elementary Administration, Cleveland State University.   Performs locally in theatre productions.

Kosovich Peck, Sandy

Local actress appearing in many area theatre productions. Also directs youth theatre productions as well as instructs youth drama class. FAA Theatre Arts Camp Director, FAA Young Actors Ensemble Director, FAA Chili Con Comedy Improv Troupe Director.

B.A. Theatre, with minors in English and Philosophy, Ashland University.

Active in Theatre as Actor, Teacher, Director and Stage Manager. Previous experience includes Theatre Teacher and Assistant Director at Stagecrafters Summer Theatre Camp as well as at The Fine Arts Association.  Has appeared in numerous community productions as Actor, Director and Stage Manager. Productions include: "Beauty and the Beast" (The Beck Centre for The Arts), "You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown" (The Fine Arts Association), "A Man of No Importance" (The Beck Centre for The Arts), "Woo and Woe" (Ashland University), and "Shelter" (The Cleveland Playhouse). Additionally skills in dance, juggling, playing the violin, stage combat, and singing (baritone).

James Perry received his theater education at the College of William and Mary from the late Howard Scammon, while majoring in Philosophy. His education included courses and practical work in Acting, Directing, Design and Playwriting. Over the years he has performed in and/or designed and/or directed musicals, Shakespeare, 18th Century comedy, children's theater, experimental theater and modern drama.  Mr. Perry wrote a weekly bylined theater column and theater features for eight years for the Journal Newspapers in Washington, DC., reviewing every level including children's, experimental, and professional theater. He has also taught acting to teens, middle schoolers and first graders. 

Felden, Cynthia

B.A. Elementary/Early Childhood, The University of West Florida ;

NTE-Core Battery and Specialization, Elementary Education;

North Carolina Professional Certificate Pre-K-6; Ohio Professional Certificate K-8; Graduate Courses: Advanced Studies in Children's Literature, Eastern Carolina University; Psychology Applied to Teaching, Lake Erie College; Inclusive Strategies for the Classroom Teacher, Lake Erie College .

M.A. Art History, Italian Renaissance/Baroque Art, Kent Stage University; B.A. Art History, Kent State University; Internship, Canton Museum of Art; Certification/Diploma, International Program, Università di Perugia, Perugia, Italy; USPAP Certified in Personal Property, American Society of Appraisers.  Candidate Member, American Society of Appraisers; Certified Art Historian, College Art Association; Certified Art Historian, Association of Art Historians. 

B.F.A. in Illustration & Advertising Design, Fashion Institute of Technology (NYC); Teaching Licensure, Notre Dame College; Professional Artist whose works have been featured in more than 25 art shows including: "International Juried Show" Art Center of Northern NJ, New Milford, New Jersey, "6 th Annual Art Inter/National, Here and Abroad" Boxheart Gallery, Pittsburgh, PA, "52 Works/52 Weeks" The Pop Shop Lakewood, Cleveland, OH, "The World As I See It" Mosaic the Gallery, Cleveland, OH, "Artist Open Studios" Lake Erie College, Painesville, OH, "The Figure Unveiled" Center for the Creative Arts, Yorklyn, Delaware. Substitutes as an arts educator in area schools. www.dianefleischhughes.com

M.A. in History with specialization in Art History, B.A. in Anthropology & Art, CSU. Jeanne also curates contemporary art and is a member of exhibition committees at SPACES Gallery and CSU Art Gallery . She has taught courses exploring archeology and art history for the Shaker Heights Department of Recreation and Wayne Center for the Arts; and also served as Art educator and Exhibition Designer with Beck Center for the Arts, Conservation Coordinator for the Sculpture Center, and Pottery instructor (adult & children) for the City of Westlake.

Hammond, Lea

Marschall, Michaelle

B.F.A. Visual Art, B.A. English, Lake Erie College . Also teaches art and dance full-time at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel School (West) and children's classes at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Patterson, Sandy

M.A. & B.A. University of Louisville. Attended the Art Institute of Chicago on scholarship for 6 years. Taught at St. Xavier College , Chicago; Beverly Hills Fine Arts Association, Chicago; Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, RI; Lakeland Community College, Mentor. Has art work in the permanent exhibits of Louisville , KY Art Museum, The Phillip Morris Collection and The Providence , RI Art Club. Listed in Who's Who in American Art.

Peck, David

A.A., Lakeland Community College, B.A. in English Secondary Education, Art Secondary Education and Lutheran Teaching Diploma, Concordia University, Ann Arbor. Certified K-12 arts instructor currently teaching 7th and 8th grade at St John-Nottingham School. He has extensive experience in developing integrated curriculum and in preparing students for high school and college acceptance. He is also the art instructor for FAA's Summer Theatre Arts Camp.

Sak, Donald

B.F.A. with a major in Illustration, University of Dayton.  Dayton Art Institute.  Professional level proficiency in InDesign, PhotoShop and Illustrator.  Former illustrator, layout and graphic artist and Assistant Art Director at The Plain Dealer.  Mentored high school students to create ads and high school newspapers that were produced at The Plain Dealer.  Free-lance artist for the business and private sectors.

Sheridan, Nancy

B.F.A. Cleveland Institute of Art, receiving Mary C. Page Traveling Scholarship ( Europe ). Faculty member at Cleveland Institute of Art. Has instructed at Case Western Reserve University , Cleveland Art Museum , and Ursuline College .

Licensure in Art Education, Cleveland State University; B.F.A. in Painting and Drawing, Montserrat College of Art; Accademia di Belli Arte, Viterbo, Italy (Landscape painting & history of Etruscan Art).  Teaches Visual Arts at Eleanor Gerson High school.  Admissions Rep. for prospective art students for Montserrat College.

Stiver, Dianne

B.F.A. Cleveland Institute of Art. Completed work-study program in ceramics at Cleveland Institute of Art . Visiting artist at local elementary schools. Exhibited in national, regional and local shows.

Wolf, Robert

M.A. Ohio State University , B.F.A. Ohio State University , B.S. (Education) Ohio State University . Certified Art Educator. Has taught at the School of Fine Arts since 1958. Retired Mentor School Art Teacher.

Imbornoni, Laura Christian

M.Ed., R.Y. T.-500. An enthusiastic student of yoga for 20 years, she is registered with the Yoga Alliance Teachers Registry as a Professional Level Yoga Instructor. She has completed training at the In-Motion School of Movement Therapy. She is certified to lead DansKinetics Spirit-in-Motion™ and as a Holistic Health Educator by the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health. She also studied yoga in India at the Lakulish Institute in Kayavarohan.