LA Philharmonic's faculty of teaching artists is comprised of talented freelance professional musicians who present and teach music in LA Philharmonic's partner schools. 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 approximately 30 hours of professional development and peer exchange per year.
Elementary School Teaching Artists
Diane Alancraig
Jessica Cameron
Rachel Childers
Andrew Gueschow
Timothy Hagen
Andrew Leonard
Keren Lippmann
Ami Molinelli
Melinda Rice
Secondary School Teaching Artists
Jonathan Beard
Damian Berdakin
Delbert Bowers
Jessica Cameron
Rachel Childers
Jack Cozen Harel
Circe Diaz Gamero
Chelsea Howell
Keren Lippmann
Steven Liu
Melinda Rice
Nicole Sutterfield
Expo Center Youth Orchestra Teaching Artists
Jessica Cameron, percussion
Jessica Catron, cello
Laura Cetilla, cello
Derrick Davis, flute
AJ Fanning, cello
Ken Fisher, clarinet
Circe Diaz Gamero, cello
Otto Granillo, trombone
Hakeem Holloway, bass
Dave Malek, clarinet
David Pittel, trumpet
Melinda Rice, musicianship
Dayren Santamaria, violin
Irina Sarkissian, violin
Cassia Streb, violin/viola
Amy Tatum, flute
