The LA Phil's faculty of teaching artists is comprised of talented freelance professional musicians and educators who present and teach music in the LA Phil's partner schools and YOLA sites. Teaching artists audition to become a part of the faculty — they must be highly skilled musicians, have experience teaching, and have a passion to grow as teachers. Toward this end, all teaching artists are required to attend and participate in professional development workshops and peer exchanges each year.
School Partners Program Faculty
Diane Alancraig, Flute
Jonathan Beard, Cello
Damian Berdakin, Bass
Delbert Bowers, Trumpet
Jessica Cameron, Percussion
Circe Diaz Gamero, Cello
Andrew Grueschow, Percussion
Timothy Hagen, Flute
Jack Cozen Harel, Oboe
Chelsea Howell, Clarinet
Andrew Leonard, Clarinet
Keren Lippmann, Flute
Melinda Rice, Violin
Nikki Shorts, Viola
YOLA at EXPO Faculty:
Cosima Luther, Violin
Dayren Santamaria, Violin
Irina Sarkissian, Violin
Mike Whitson, Violin/Viola, Chamber Music
Melinda Rice, Violin/Musicianship
Thomas Lea, Viola, Chamber Music
Jessica Catron, Cello/Music Language
Stephen Pfeifer, Bass
Derrick Davis, Flute
Amy Tatum, Flute, Chamber Music
Ken Fisher, Clarinet, Parent Recorder Ensemble
David Pittel, Trumpet
Amy Sanchez, French Horn
Otto Granillo, Trombone, Chamber Music
Jessica Cameron, Percussion
Bruce Kiesling, Conductor
YOLA at HOLA Faculty:
Brandon Brack, Singing/Solfège Specialist
Claire Bergen, Early Childhood Music Specialist
P. Blake Cooper, Brass & Wind Ensemble Specialist
Emily Kubitskey, Woodwind & Wind Ensemble Specialist
Nikki Shorts, Strings Specialist
Robert Reyes, Academic Tutor
Yuri Morelos, Academic Tutor
Roxana Castro, Academic Tutor
Bruce Kiesling, Conductor
