Lauren Kinane

I’m a freelance clarinetist and private clarinet teacher based out of Suffolk County, Long Island. I’ve been playing clarinet for 14 years and studying privately for just as long. Currently I am pursuing my doctorate at Stony Brook University as part of Alan Kay’s clarinet studio. As a clarinetist I’m comfortable in playing different styles

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Melissa McCrann-Deszcz

Hello! My name is Melissa and I have played clarinet since I was a small child. I have participated in chamber ensembles, concert bands, jazz groups, and drum corps throughout my 38 years of playing. I have played with small, local venues, and also have had the pleasure of performing at Carnegie Hall and at

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Rafailia Kapsokavadi

Rafailia Kapsokavadi was born in 1998 in Thessaloniki, Greece. She started learning to play the violin at the age of 6, under the tutelage of the concertmaster of Thessaloniki State Symphony Orchestra and graduate from the Royal Academy of Music in London, Omiros Yiavroumis. She participated in numerous masterclasses in Europe and Russia, where she

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Rafailia Kapsokavadi

Rafailia Kapsokavadi was born in 1998 in Thessaloniki, Greece. She started learning to play the violin at the age of 6, under the tutelage of the concertmaster of Thessaloniki State Symphony Orchestra and graduate from the Royal Academy of Music in London, Omiros Yiavroumis. She participated in numerous masterclasses in Europe and Russia, where she

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Natalie Groom

Dr. Natalie Groom is a clarinetist, educator, composer, and arts manager in Maryland where she is the clarinet professor at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) and Towson University. Showcasing “rich, fluid, and colorful tone and skilled technical ability” (International Clarinet Association Journal), a few of Natalie’s performance career highlights include being a concerto

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Ion-Alexandru Malaimare

Ion-Alexandru Malaimare, a native of Romania, has performed in recitals and concerts in Europe and United States. An integral part of his career development as a musician was winning the scholarship offered by SoNoRoChamber Music Workshops. He participated in masterclasses with renowned artists such as Rachel Barton Pine, Almita Vamos, Ronny Rogoff, Helmuth Nicolai. He

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Lindsay Baker

Lindsay Baker, from Fairborn, Ohio, completed the Master of Music program in Flute Performance at the University of Missouri – Kansas City Conservatory, under the tutelage of Dr. Mary Posses. She earned a Bachelor of Music in Flute Performance at the University of Idaho’s Lionel Hampton School of Music, studying with Dr. Leonard Garrison and

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Lindsay Baker

Lindsay Baker, from Fairborn, Ohio, completed the Master of Music program in Flute Performance at the University of Missouri – Kansas City Conservatory, under the tutelage of Dr. Mary Posses. She earned a Bachelor of Music in Flute Performance at the University of Idaho’s Lionel Hampton School of Music, studying with Dr. Leonard Garrison and

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Olivia Moaddel

Hi I’m Olivia! I am a violinist located in New York. Following my doctorate degree in the spring of 2024, I began teaching Violin at the Bard Preparatory Division.  I also teach violin students at my home, ranging from ages 9-55! I am currently both a remote and in person teacher and am happy to

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