Karen Andrew (Accompanist)
BS in Fashion Merchandising, Brigham Young Univ. & studied piano & accompanying; accompanied in Montana, Michigan, Vermont & Ohio; church musician.
Damian Boyd (Trombone and Brass, Stage Band)
Jazz studies & Music Theory at Toledo University & OSU/Columbus; studied with Dick JOhnson, James Masters and James Ducci; taught in Columbus, Springfield and Mansfield.
Josh Cole (Piano, Audio Recording, Beginning Guitar)
BA in Commercial Music Technology with piano, Malone College; minister of music; interned in Nashville
Marianne Cooper
(Founder/Executive Director, choral & voice)
MM and PhD work in Educational Administration at Bowling Green State University; BS Music Education, OSU; studied at Tanglewood with Bernstein, Copland, Ross & Munch; toured nationally with Norman Luboff Choir; appeared in music theatre, opera & oratorio in a 3 state area; Emeritus Associate Professor of Music at OSU; Kindermusik certified.
Bob Cox (Guitar, Banjo)
Professional musician for nearly 40 years; active recording and performing artist. Adjunct Professor of Guitar and Coordinator of guitar at Kenyon College; guitar at Mt. Vernon Nazarene University.
Jennifer Donley (Visual Arts)
BFA Graphic Design/Illustration Emphasis from Ohio University. Has been a Graphic Designer for Ashland University, Freelance artist with Abbott Laboratories, and Creative Director at the Mansfield News Journal.
Shirley Fearn (Gallery Coordinator, Visual Arts)
A working artist in the community; active at the Mansfield Arts Center.
Gary Fossaceca (Banjo)
Private banjo teacher - 7 years; Founding member of the bluegrass band Faces Made for Radio; 1999-2006 Augusta Heritage Center, Bluegrass Music Week, Elkins, WV; Special agent for the Ohio Bureau Criminal Identification/Investigation.
Jim Froelich (Viola, Violin, Alexander Technique)
MM New England Conservatory in Boston; member of Alexander Technique, Int. and American String Teachers Association; Alexander Technique teaching in Cleveland, Oberlin and Lakeside, Ohio; active string quartet performer; formerly violist with the Winnipeg (Canada) Symphony, Columbus Symphony, San Antonio Symphony, Shreveport Symphony, and Veracruz (Mexico) Symphony. Freelance work in Boston including Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra, Boston Lyric Opera and Spectrum Singers.
Michele S. Gorman (Dance Department Chair)
BS Education, OSU; graduate work in education, OSU; Ethyl Battin Dance Academy and Ballet West, University of Utah. Multi-subject elementary teacher since 1975. Ballet instructor since 1972. Academy Board of Trustees.
Craig Green (Voice & Piano)
BA in Voice and BS in Music Education from OSU. Extensive performance experience in Mansfield area, including the Renaissance Theatre, Mansfield Playhouse, OSU Theatre and Richland Academy. Choral Director at Madison Comprehensive High School and St. Timothy's Lutheran Church.
Sarah Horrigan-Ramos (Dance)
Fordham University & Alvin Ailey School of Dance studying ballet and modern-Horton and Graham technique. Danced under Paul Taylor, Pascal Rioult and Alvin Ailey. Extensive NYC dance experience and training.
Sheri Hughes (Building Supervisor)
Lucas Village Council (Personnel Committee Chair); HR work at Crane; attended OSU-Mansfield.
David Kalish (Business Manager)
Bachelor's
Kaitlyn Lang (Service Desk PT)
Attending NCSC fro an Associate Degree; graduate of Madison Comprehiensive High School; 14 year dance student at Richland Academy.
Ben Lowery (Theatre)
Dakota Maxwell (Bass Guitar)
Harvey McGowan (Bagpipe Band)
Pipe Major for the Royal Scottish Highlanders; Bandmaster of the Salvation Army Band. BS Thiel University. Music teacher for over 30 years.
Fred McKinney (Storytailors)
He and the members of the group perform stories, songs, poetry and prose at monthly meetings and frequently for area events.
Andrej Mentschukoff (Classical Guitar)
BA Honorary Degree, University of East Anglia; guitar studies with J. Jezewski, Cambridge University Society, and private studies with Andres Segovia.
Diane Molyet (Service Desk PT)
30+ years teaching Special Ed. in Mansfield City Schools
Rebecca Moore (Suzuki Violin and Violin)
Bachelor of Music from Kent State University; Certification from Suzuki Music Columbus and the International Music Festival; active soloist, orchestral performer with the Ashland Symphoy, chamber musician and teacher; teaches at St. Peter's, Foundation Academy and Pioneer Performing Arts Academy. Rebecca will be on maternity leave beginning August 2010.
Jon Nicol (Guitar, Songwriting)
Graduate of McNally-Smith College of Music-AA Guitar Performance; Crown College, BS; performing guitarist and songwriter; Worship Team Coach
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Pat Olson (Visual Arts)
James Pekare (Clarinet)
ME Elementary Education, OSU; MA Music Education, BM, Bowling Green State University. Instrumental, band, vocal instructor, and learning disabilities instructor for over 30 years. Retired as Learning Disabilities Instructor for Madison Local Schools.
Marden Ramos (Artistic Director of rade, Ballet Master, Pilates and Salsa)
Principal dancer of the Cuban Ballet de Camaguey at age 15, Principal dancer of National Ballet of Mexico for 2 years, Prinicpal dancer of Elisa Monte Dance Co. for 10 years, Spanish Increpacion Dance Theatre and the David Campos Ballet Company. Has taught in many studios around the world, Wright State University and Ohio State University.
Meg Rietschlin (Flute, Flute Choir)
Graduate of University of Alabama-Birmingham, BSBA Economics; manages own business-financial & administration; Ashland Community band, Faculty Trio.
Dee Scyphers (Service Desk PT)
Jewelry management for 12 years; sewing & costume design.
Joan Secrest (Dance)
Graduate of Nazareth College of Rochester, NY, majoring in bus. & soc.; worked in Soc. Ser. Dept. of Rochester General & Genesee Hospital; assistant & partner in the Marjorie Miller School of Dance; Shaker Heights Invitational Dance classes at Alcazor Hotel; 1955 in Mansfield, started dance classes in ballet, pointe, tap & jazz at YM-YMCA for 17 years; choreographed for Town roast, Starlight Revue & OSU-M music theatre & choirs; teaches 60+ tap class at RA for 64-78 yr. olds.
Jim Smith (Drums & Percussion)
Performing extensively with Tony Calamello Orch., Percy Hall Orch., Dick Robins Band, Dave Vaas Quartet & Luis Mendez Quartet; Performed with Mansfield Symphony; traveled with bands throughout Ohio, Indiana, West Virginia and a USO Tour to Greenland.
Sophia Speelman (Community Schools)
M. of Edu. in Educational Admisitration with honors, Certification as Ele. Principal and Asst. Supt.; BS in Ele. Education with honors, Miami Univ. of Ohio; Coordinator of Community Schools for ESC of Central Ohio, Dir. of Mansfield City Conversion Schools, NCSC Instructor of Children's Social Dev. Course & College Supervisor, principal, asst. principal, teacher & coordinator for many years.
Jennifer Spellman (Marketing Asst.)
BA in Mass Communications, OSU. Cleveland Financial Planning - Assistant.
Larry Spoon (Woodwinds & Brass)
BA Music Education, Ashland University. Former member South Eastern Ohio Symphony, Cincinnati Symphony Chorus, Ashland Area Chorus, Ashland Community Orchestra. Experienced band director and music teacher.
Danielle Stevens (Dance)
BFA in Dance from Kent State Univ.; master classes with Ghana Nat. Dance Theatre, Ballet Florida & Am. College Dance Festival; 2004 Outstanding Dance Major; instructor at Northeast Ohio Dance Academy.
Mark Stock (Voice)
Barbershop National Champion Quarter & Director; retired Supt. of Clear Fork and Crestline Schools; Exe. Director of SPARK.
Anngie Tager (Director of Operations)
Attended OSU-Mansfield; Past President of Mansfield Fire Dept. Ladies Auxiliary; member of Kiwanis of Mansfield.
Anne-Marie Trohanovsky (Piano, Voice)
BME and MA in Bilingual Education, University of Maine at Orono; Master’s thesis based on Acadian Folk Songs published; member of Mansfield Symphony Chorus; Richland Academy Faculty Trio; Academy Singers; Adult Opera Theatre; current member of NATS (National Assoc. of Teachers of Singing, Inc.); participated in student/faculty recitals and concerts at Richland Academy and Baldwin-Wallace College; extensive private teaching in Ohio, Maine and California.
Caroline Wadsworth (Tai Chi for Arthritis)BS in Education from OSU; attended Albion College and Michigan State University; studied under Tai Chi Master InstructorJan Van Schelt in 2005; teaches at MedCentral Health and Fitness Club.
Carol Wigal (Service Desk PT)
Receptionist and billing in the medical profession for many years; piano accompanist at church and school.
Brad Williams (Mandolin, Guitar)
Nancy Williams (Flute, Piano, Recorder)
College and University studies in Music. Flute instructor since 1973. Performed with Louisville Symphony, Licking Co. Symphony, Columbus Symphony and numerous Renaissance and Baroque ensembles.
Judie Zuber (Service Desk PT)
Secretary for Mansfield City Schools for 32 years- retired. Team Captain and Committee Member for Relay for Life. |
