Merit School of Music

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Merit School of Music is a nonprofit organization located in Chicago, Illinois, United States. The mission of Merit School of Music is to provide music education to students in metropolitan Chicago. Address: 38 S Peoria St, Chicago, IL 60607 Phone: (312) 786-9428Category: Place name: : : : : Website: : : Website: http://meritmusic.org/ Category: Music school Suggest an editUnable to add this file. Please check that it is a valid photo. Unable to add this file. Please check that it is a valid photo.

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Merit School of Music Employees

Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Sarah Wald Sarah Wald Chicago, Illinois Details
Sarah Wald's Merit School of Music Experience January 2015 - Present
Job Composer, Music Instructor at Park Ridge Recreation And Park District
Industry Music
Experience
Merit School of Music   January 2015 - Present
Park Ridge Recreation And Park District  August 2014 - Present
Trinity Lutheran Church  February 2013 - May 2014

Skills
Music, Classical, Composition, Choral, Conducting, Microsoft Office, Teaching, English, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Research, Windows, Photoshop, Music Theory

Education
San Francisco Conservatory of Music   2012 — 2014
Master of Music, Composition

Columbia University in the City of New York   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Music

James Brinkmann James Brinkmann Chicago, Illinois Details
James Brinkmann's Merit School of Music Experience January 2015 - Present
Job Professional Flutist
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Merit School of Music   January 2015 - Present
Merit School of Music   January 2013 - Present
The Northbrook Symphony Orchestra, Inc.   September 2011 - Present
New World Symphony  September 2014 - Present
Northern California Flute Camp   July 2011 - Present
Lakeview Orchestra   September 2011 - December 2013

Skills
Teaching, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Orchestral Music, Ensemble, Chamber Music, Symphony, Performing Arts, Music Education

Education
DePaul University   2009 — 2011
Bachelor of Music, Flute Performance, Summa cum laude

University of Utah   2007 — 2009
Transferred after 2 years, Flute Performance

Josh Rzepka Josh Rzepka Chicago, Illinois Details
Josh Rzepka's Merit School of Music Experience October 2014 - Present
Job Trumpet performer and composer, Jazz Trumpet Instructor at Merit School of Music
Industry Music
Experience
Merit School of Music   October 2014 - Present
Self Employed  January 2002 - Present

Skills
Jazz, Trumpet, Music, Band, Music Education, Composition, Orchestral Music, Music Theory, Classical, Recording, Music Industry, Songwriting, Music Production, Piano, Studio Recording, Chamber Music, Musical Theatre, Concerts, Teaching, Music Performance, Songs, Sound, Rock, Original Music, Bands

Education
Boston University   2008 — 2010
MM, Classical Trumpet

Oberlin College   2002 — 2006
BMus, Classical Trumpet, Jazz Studies

Firestone Highschool   1998 — 2002

Danielle Simandl Danielle Simandl Chicago, Illinois Details
Danielle Simandl's Merit School of Music Experience 2014 - Present
Job Music Director, Executive Director at Superior String Alliance Summer Camp
Industry Music
Experience
Merit School of Music   2014 - Present
Superior String Alliance Summer Camp   2011 - Present
Fox Valley Symphony Orchestra  2010 - Present
Green Bay Symphony Orchestra  2010 - Present
Oshkosh Symphony Orchestra   2010 - Present
Eclettico   2009 - Present
Marquette Symphony Orchestra   2000 - Present
Neenah District Public Schools   2011 - 2012
Fox Valley Youth Symphony   2010 - 2012
Oshkosh Youth Symphony Orchestra   2010 - 2012

Skills
Playing and teaching..., Performing Arts, Music Industry, Musical Theatre, Orchestral Music, Composition, Violin, Music, Viola, Singing, Music Education

Education
DePaul University   2012 — 2014
Master of Music, Violin Performance

Lawrence University   2005 — 2010
Bachelor of Music, Violin Performance, Bachelor of Arts, Gender Studies

Carolyn Sybesma Carolyn Sybesma Chicago, Illinois Details
Carolyn Sybesma's Merit School of Music Experience September 2006 - May 2015
Job Director of Community Programs and Partnerships
Industry Music
Experience
The People's Music School  July 2014 - Present
Merit School of Music   September 2006 - May 2015
The People's Music School  July 2013 - September 2014
Merit School of Music   June 2012 - July 2013
Northwestern University  September 2011 - July 2013
Chicago Symphony Orchestra  January 2013 - May 2013
Center for Community Arts Partnerships  January 2012 - May 2013
Feinschule English Institute and Publishing Company   January 2010 - June 2011

Skills
Music Education, Non-profits, Teaching, Piano, Music, Marketing Communications, Arts Administration, Arts, Nonprofits, Performing Arts, Music Theory, Musical Theatre, Chamber Music, Press Releases

Education
Columbia College Chicago   2011 — 2013
MAM, Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management

Dordt College   2002 — 2006
BA, Music

Kindermusik
Kindermusik Certified, Early Childhood Music

Wesley Institute for the Arts
Development in Piano Studies and Music

Ellen Gibbon Ellen Gibbon Greater Chicago Area Details
Ellen Gibbon's Merit School of Music Experience May 2010 - June 2015
Job Administrative Assistant Community Involvement at Aon
Industry Philanthropy
Experience
Aon  June 2015 - Present
Merit School of Music   May 2010 - June 2015
Court Theatre  1997 - 2009
Goodman Theatre  1997 - 2006

Skills
Seido Karate Green Belt, Non-profits, Volunteer Management, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Arts Administration, Grants, Grant Writing, Community Outreach, Program Management, Non-profit..., Annual Giving, Event Management, Teaching, Philanthropy, Public Speaking, Program Development, Event Planning, Editing, Social Media, Raiser's Edge

Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Trinity High School

Elisabeth Johnson Elisabeth Johnson San Francisco Bay Area Details
Elisabeth Johnson's Merit School of Music Experience 2009 - September 2012
Job Musician, Performer and Educator
Industry Music
Experience
Mynah Music Studio   February 2013 - Present
Radayeva Music Studio   October 2012 - Present
Renovo String Orchestra, NFP   2012 - Present
Chicago Folks Operetta  2011 - Present
Miss Elisabeth's Violin Studio   2009 - Present
Continental Music   2009 - Present
SoLaranja Quartet   2008 - Present
Chicago Klezmer Ensemble   2000 - Present
Merit School of Music   2009 - September 2012
Suzuki Orff School for Young Musicians/ CHIME   2003 - 2011

Skills
Mandolin, Singing, Orchestral Music, Bartending, Music Education, Music Theory, Violin, Music History, Piano, Recording, Ensemble, Composition, Viola, Teaching, Music, Festivals, Musicians, Musical Theatre, Concerts, Band, Opera, Musical Improvisation, Teaching Workshops, World Music, Folk Music, Community Outreach, Music Administration, Booking Shows, Early Childhood Music..., Music Performance, Music Programming, Music Pedagogy, Teaching English as a..., English grammar, Creative Writing, Jazz, Piano Education, Finale, Choral

Education
Bloom School of Jazz
Studied jazz piano and improvisation with Laura Hoffmann

KlezKanada
Yiddish/Klezmer Music

Music Institute of Chicago
Every Child Can!

Northern Illinois University

Roosevelt University
BA, Musicology; an emphasis in Violin Performance

Western Springs Suzuki Talent Education Program
Pre-Twinkle, Suzuki Bk1a&b, Suzuki bk2, Suzuki bk3, Suzuki bk 4

Catherine Painter Catherine Painter Greater Chicago Area Details
Catherine Painter's Merit School of Music Experience May 2008 - April 2010
Job Development and Communications Professional, Designer and Maker
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Consultant  2012 - Present
Made by Cat Painter   September 2010 - Present
Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana  June 2012 - September 2012
Victory Gardens Theater  February 2011 - May 2012
Merit School of Music   May 2008 - April 2010
The Latin School of Chicago  September 2002 - May 2008
Northlight Theatre  March 2001 - September 2002
The Alford Group  September 1996 - November 2000

Skills
Budgets, Volunteer Management, Fundraising, Grant Writing, Non-profits, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Event Management, Editing, Marketing Communications, Research, Teaching, Copywriting, Nonprofits, Philanthropy, Leadership

Education
Northwestern University
MS, Communications

Northwestern University
BS, Speech

Emily Link Emily Link Greater Chicago Area Details
Emily Link's Merit School of Music Experience September 2007 - May 2009
Job Real Estate
Industry Wine and Spirits
Experience
Coldwell Banker  June 2014 - Present
The Winnetka Wine Shop   September 2009 - October 2014
Merit School of Music   September 2007 - May 2009

Skills
Beer, Customer Service, Event Management, Event Planning, Food, Fundraising, Management, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Public Relations, Real Estate, Selling, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Wine, Wine Tasting, Wineries

Education
Hobart and William Smith Colleges   2002 — 2006

St. Paul's School for Girls

WSET (Wine and Spirits Education Trust)
Advanced Level Certification of the Masters of Wine Program

Court of Masters Sommelier
Level 1

Katelyn Martin Katelyn Martin Chicago, Illinois Details
Katelyn Martin's Merit School of Music Experience April 2013 - Present
Job Associate Consultant at Campbell & Company
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Campbell & Company  November 2013 - Present
Merit School of Music   April 2013 - Present
Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana  September 2013 - November 2013
Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana  January 2013 - September 2013
Boston Children's Chorus  August 2011 - June 2012
Boston Children's Chorus  February 2011 - August 2011
Archstone Consulting / The Hackett Group   September 2007 - February 2011

Skills
Project Management, Entrepreneurship, PowerPoint, Fundraising, Non-profits, Leadership, Nonprofits, Process Improvement, Business Process..., Competitive Analysis, Program Development, Strategic Planning, Management Consulting, Annual Giving

Education
Northwestern University   2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Music, Arts Management, Business Institutions

Giovanna M. Jacques Giovanna M. Jacques Chicago, Illinois Details
Giovanna M. Jacques's Merit School of Music Experience June 2015 - Present
Job Contracts Manager for Bridges: Partners in Music at Merit School of Music
Industry Music
Experience
Merit School of Music   June 2015 - Present
Freelance Opera Singer  March 2009 - Present
Chicago Fringe Opera   September 2014 - Present
Nanny/Babysitter  March 2010 - Present
Strategic Marketing for the Arts   September 2013 - November 2013
DePaul University School of Music  March 2010 - August 2013
DePaul University School of Music  September 2010 - June 2013

Skills
Music, Opera, Singing, Public Speaking, Childcare, French, Performig, General Office Skills, People Skills, Leadership, Organization, Bilingual English-French, Caregiving, Vocalist, Performing Arts, Stage, Ensemble

Education
DePaul University   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Music, Voice Performance

Lycee Maintenon   2003 — 2009

OperaWorks

Kevin Kalal Kevin Kalal Cicero, Illinois Details
Kevin Kalal's Merit School of Music Experience May 2013 - Present
Job Building Attendant at Merit School of Music
Industry Music
Experience
Merit School of Music   May 2013 - Present
Merit School of Music   April 2014 - Present
Morton College  August 2011 - May 2014
Mary Queen of Heaven   September 2013 - March 2014

Skills
Music Production, Audio Engineering, Audio Mixing, Music Performance, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drum Set, Percussion, Video Production, Video Editing, Videography, Mastering, Live Sound, Teaching, Early Childhood Music..., Musical Theatre, Music Education, Music Theory

Education
Morton College   2011 — 2013
Associate of Arts (AA), Music Education

J.S. Sterling Morton West High School   2007 — 2011

Madeleine Mollinedo Madeleine Mollinedo Chicago, Illinois Details
Madeleine Mollinedo's Merit School of Music Experience September 2005 - April 2009
Job Band Director and General Music Educator
Industry Education Management
Experience
Chicago Public Schools  August 2013 - Present
Jazz Institute of Chicago  December 2012 - Present
Chicago Public Schools  September 2006 - June 2013
Chicago Public Schools  January 2009 - June 2012
Merit School of Music   September 2005 - April 2009

Skills
Latin Jazz, Music Education, Music Theory, Jazz Band, Brass Techniques, Middle School and High..., Conducting, Concert Band, Pep Band, Drumline, Keyboarding Skills, General Music, Ensemble, Music History, Band, Trumpet, Jazz, Finale, Orchestral Music, Choral, Teaching, Curriculum Development, Public Speaking, Bands, Curriculum Design, Classical

Education
Concordia University-River Forest   2008 — 2010
Master's degree School Leadership Type-75, Education

Indiana University Bloomington   2000 — 2005
Bachelors in Music Education- Trumpet, Music Education

Lincoln Park High School

Aaron Albin Aaron Albin Chicago, Illinois Details
Aaron Albin's Merit School of Music Experience July 2014 - Present
Job Communication Manager, Division of Education at ConnSelmer, Inc.
Industry Music
Experience
Conn-Selmer, Inc.   September 2015 - Present
Merit School of Music   July 2014 - Present
Merit School of Music   July 2014 - Present
Merit School of Music   October 2013 - August 2015
Chicago Public Schools  January 2013 - January 2015
Chicago Chamber Musicians  November 2013 - May 2014
Ravinia Festival  May 2013 - May 2014
Lone Star Music Academy   February 2006 - June 2012
University of North Texas  July 2009 - June 2011
Ascolti Chamber Ensemble   2008 - 2011

Skills
Higher Education, Music, Conducting, Opera, Musical Theatre, Choral Conducting, Orchestral Music, College Teaching, Arts Administration, Performing Arts, Piano, Coaching, Music Education, Vocal, Ensemble, Choral, Musicians, Pianist, Chamber Music, Teaching, Classical, Music Theory

Education
University of North Texas   2008 — 2012
Doctor of Musical Arts, Orchestral Conducting

University of North Texas   2011 — 2012
Certificate in Arts Leadership, Arts Administration

University of North Texas   2005 — 2008
Master of Music, Orchestral Conducting

Simpson College   1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Music, Music Teacher Education

Mark Toliusis Mark Toliusis Chicago, Illinois Details
Mark Toliusis's Merit School of Music Experience January 2013 - Present
Job Band Director at Skokie School District 68
Industry Music
Experience
Skokie School District 68  June 2014 - Present
Merit School of Music   January 2013 - Present
Northeastern Illinois University  August 2012 - May 2014
Glenbrook South High School  June 2009 - June 2012

Skills
Music Theory, Music, Music Education, Orchestral Music, Ensemble, Band, Classical, Composition, Musical Theatre, Piano, Singing, Music Production, Percussion, Chamber Music, Music History

Education
Northeastern Illinois University   2012 — 2014
Master's Degree, Applied Trumpet Pedagogy

Northeastern Illinois University   2006 — 2008
Teacher Certification, K-12 Music Education

Western Michigan University   1996 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts Degree, Music

Western Michigan University   1996 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts Degree, Organizational Communication

Ashley Beech Ashley Beech Chicago, Illinois Details
Ashley Beech's Merit School of Music Experience September 2015 - Present
Job District Manager at Arbonne International
Industry Health, Wellness and Fitness
Experience
Des Plaines School of Music   September 2015 - Present
Merit School of Music   September 2015 - Present
Arbonne International  September 2013 - Present
Waverly Community Schools  August 2008 - June 2013
Mason Public Schools  August 2007 - June 2008

Skills
Wellness, Coaching, Nutrition, Skin Care, Home Based Business, Personal Development, Network Marketing, Beauty Industry, Customer Service, Team Building, Lifestyle, Cosmetics, Wellbeing, Supplements, Music Education, Elementary Education, Adult Education, Holistic Health, Entrepreneurship, Network Marketing...

Education
Michigan State University   2009 — 2011
Master of Music, Music Education, 4.0 GPA

Michigan State University   2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Music, Music Education, 3.98 GPA

Christine M. D'Alexander Christine M. D'Alexander Los Angeles, California Details
Christine M. D'Alexander's Merit School of Music Experience December 2004 - June 2005
Job Adjunct Faculty Masters of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Longy School of Music of Bard College
Industry Music
Experience
Longy School of Music of Bard College  2015 - Present
Longy School of Music of Bard College  April 2015 - Present
Los Angeles County Office of Education  September 2013 - Present
Heart of Los Angeles (HOLA)   March 2013 - September 2013
Verdugo Young Musicians Association   September 2012 - August 2013
Education Through Music-Los Angeles  August 2009 - August 2013
University of Southern California  2008 - 2011
Wilkins Jr. High School   August 2005 - June 2008
Merit School of Music   December 2004 - June 2005
Rock 'n' Kids   January 2004 - June 2005

Skills
Orchestral Music, Viola, Violin, Music, Symphony, Concerts, Music Education, Chamber Music, Classical, Piano, Finale, Sibelius, Educational Research, Program Development, Teaching, Educational Outreach, Music Theory, Curriculum Development, Pedagogy, Performing Arts, Cello, Program Management, Music Technology, Music History, Organizational Design, Ensemble, Orchestration, Composition, Pianist

Education
University of Southern California
Doctor of Musical Arts, Music Education

University of Southern California
Master of Music, Music Education

DePaul University
Type 10, K-12 Teaching Certification, Music Education

Arizona State University
Bachelor of Music, Music Performance-Viola

York Community High School

Iris Wei Iris Wei Chicago, Illinois Details
Iris Wei's Merit School of Music Experience October 2010 - Present
Job Independent Music Professional
Industry Music
Experience
Music  January 2003 - Present
Merit School of Music   October 2010 - Present
Grant Park Music Festival  February 2014 - Present
Grant Park Music Festival  October 2012 - August 2013
Grant Park Music Festival  May 2012 - August 2012
Columbia College Chicago  August 2011 - August 2012
Chicago Symphony Orchestra  September 2011 - May 2012
Chicago Opera Theater  January 2010 - August 2011
Chicago Symphony Orchestra  September 2008 - May 2011
British Music School of Chicago   June 2008 - August 2010

Skills
Music Education, Music, Non-profits, Performing Arts, Arts Administration, Nonprofits, Teaching, Orchestral Music, Piano, Ensemble, Musical Theatre, Chamber Music, Violin

Education
Roosevelt University   2006 — 2009
Bachelor's degree, Violin Performance

Jill Fratianne Jill Fratianne Cambridge, Massachusetts Details
Jill Fratianne's Merit School of Music Experience 2000 - 2006
Job VAR Channel Manager at HubSpot
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
HubSpot  June 2012 - Present
HubSpot  May 2011 - Present
Portland Symphony Orchestra  October 2007 - Present
HubSpot  January 2010 - May 2011
VKernel  April 2008 - December 2009
MassMutual  October 2006 - April 2008
Merit School of Music   2000 - 2006

Skills
Content Development, Market Research, Software, Blog Marketing, Business, Salesforce.com, Inbound Marketing, Lead Generation, Social Media Marketing, SaaS, Email Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Online Advertising, SEO, HubSpot, New Business Development, Marketing, Sales, Business Development, Web Design, Entrepreneurship, Account Management, Web Marketing, CRM, Direct Sales, Start-ups, Content Marketing, Sales Process, Social Media, Google Analytics, Customer Service, SEM, Marketing Automation, Content Strategy, Cold Calling, PPC, Web Analytics, Online Marketing, Leadership, Digital Marketing, Selling, B2B Marketing, Social Networking, Strategic Partnerships

Education
Northwestern University   2003 — 2005
MM, Masters of Music

Northwestern University   2001 — 2003
BM, Music Performance Major, Business Minor

Samuel Williams Samuel Williams Greater Chicago Area Details
Samuel Williams's Merit School of Music Experience 1986 - 1991
Job SavoirfaireJazzviolinist.com
Industry Music
Experience
Savoirfairejazzviolinist.com   January 2002 - Present
Music Performance  1978 - Present
Chicago Modern Orchestra Project   2013 - 2015
Chicago Modern Orchestra Project   2013 - 2015
Chicago Modern Orchestra Project   2013 - 2015
Chicago Modern Orchestra Project   2013 - 2015
JazzViolinist.com   January 1991 - January 2011
Abbey Strings The Bass Place   April 1998 - February 2001
String Shop   January 1998 - 2001
Merit School of Music   1986 - 1991

Skills
Violin, Music Theory, Music Education, Orchestral, Ensemble, Band, Music Industry, Martial Arts, Archery, Horseback Riding, Fencing, Orchestral Music, Music, Jazz, Viola, Concerts, Classical, Composition, Funk, Rock, Recording, Music Production, Songs, Musical Theatre, Blues, Musicians, Songwriting, Festivals, A&R, Contemporary Music, R&B, POP, Studio Recording, Orchestration, Keyboards, Film Scoring, Mastering, Rock Music, Drums, MIDI, Fences, Pop, Music Supervision, Equestrian, Guitar, Bands, Piano, Pianist, Percussion, Music Publishing

Education
Private instruction Viola (Richard Ferrin - CSO principal Violist)   1998 — 2001
Lessons, Classical Technique

Lewis University   1991 — 1992
One Year, Music Education

Interlochen Arts Camp   1991 — 1991
Master Classes, Music / Ensemble

Whitney M Young   1986 — 1991
Diploma, Violin

Whitney M. Young   1986 — 1991
Diploma, Music / Concert Master

Akiba Schecter Jewish Day School   1975 — 1982
Diploma, Hebrew / Music

Amy Riske Amy Riske Greater Chicago Area Details
Amy Riske's Merit School of Music Experience July 2010 - Present
Job Early Childhood, General Music, Voice/Choir and Piano Program Manager at Merit School of Music
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Merit School of Music   July 2010 - Present
Merit School of Music   September 2009 - June 2010
North Shore School for the Arts   August 2008 - September 2009
Bowling Green State University  August 2006 - May 2008

Skills
Administration, Music, Music Education, Program Management, Event Management, Professional..., Inter-departmental..., Peer Mentoring, Organization Skills

Education
Bowling Green State University   2006 — 2008
Master of Music, Music Composition

Studio Arts Center International   2007 — 2007
Summer study abroad program in Florence, Italy, Art History, Music History, Music Composition

Albion College   2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Music Composition with an Emphasis in Perceptional Psychology, Magna cum Laude; Albion College Honors

Carey Goldenberg Carey Goldenberg Greater Chicago Area Details
Carey Goldenberg's Merit School of Music Experience September 2012 - Present
Job Freelance Music Educator
Industry Music
Experience
Northwestern University  September 2014 - Present
Merit School of Music   September 2012 - Present
William Ferris Chorale   October 2012 - Present
JCC Chicago Apachi Day Camp   June 2014 - August 2014
Temple Sholom of Chicago  September 2011 - June 2014
Merry Music Makers, Inc.   August 2011 - June 2014
JCC of Chicago  December 2012 - December 2013
Suzuki-Orff School of Music   August 2011 - June 2013
Congregation Bet Shira   2009 - 2010

Skills
Music, Music Education, Singing, Classical, Music Theory, Community Outreach, Choral, Chamber Music

Education
Northwestern University   2014 — 2016
Master's Degree, MM, Music Education with Certification

University of Miami   2007 — 2011
B.M., Vocal Performance

Rashida Phillips Rashida Phillips Chicago, Illinois Details
Rashida Phillips's Merit School of Music Experience 2008 - 2008
Job Director of Education and Youth Initiatives at Chicago Humanities Festival
Industry Program Development
Experience
Chicago Humanities Festival  August 2015 - Present
Associated Colleges of the Midwest  May 2014 - August 2015
Chicago Arts Partnerships in Education  December 2009 - April 2014
Merit School of Music   2008 - 2008
Chicago Children's Museum  2003 - 2008

Skills
Project Management, Art Education, Teacher Training, Community Outreach, Non-profit..., Arts Administration, Jazz, Vocal Jazz, Performing Arts, Teaching, Grants, Youth Development, Leadership, Program Management, Program Development, Public Speaking, Curriculum Development, Nonprofits, Editing, Event Planning, Grant Writing

Education
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-Newark   2001 — 2003
Master of Arts (M.A.), Jazz History and Research

Oberlin College   1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature/Letters

John Burroughs

Erika Hollenback Erika Hollenback Chicago, Illinois Details
Erika Hollenback's Merit School of Music Experience August 1995 - September 2004
Job Music Teacher at Evanston/Skokie School District65
Industry Education Management
Experience
Evanston/Skokie School District65  August 2000 - Present
Merit School of Music   August 1995 - September 2004

Skills
Classroom, Lesson Planning, Music, Teaching, Elementary Education, Curriculum Design, Music Theory, K-12, Ensemble, Orchestral Music, Educational Leadership, Tutoring, Classical, Music Education

Education
DePaul University   2003 — 2005
Master of Music Performance, French horn

DePaul University   1989 — 1994
Bachelor of Music Education, Music

Katie Schmelzer Katie Schmelzer Brooklyn, New York Details
Katie Schmelzer's Merit School of Music Experience January 2008 - January 2008
Job Fine Arts Teacher at Uncommon Schools
Industry Education Management
Experience
Uncommon Schools  August 2012 - Present
The New Teacher Project/Philadelphia Teaching Fellows   May 2012 - July 2012
School District of Philadelphia  July 2009 - June 2012
Philadelphia Teaching Fellows  June 2009 - June 2012
The New Teacher Project  November 2011 - May 2012
The New Teacher Project/Philadelphia Teaching Fellows   May 2011 - August 2011
Center for Creative Resources   January 2008 - May 2008
Merit School of Music   January 2008 - January 2008
DePauw University Theatre and Communications Department   August 2007 - December 2007
Interlochen Arts Camp  June 2007 - August 2007

Skills
Teaching, Curriculum Development, Program Development

Education
Eastern University Campolo College of Graduate Studies   2009 — 2012
Master of Education (MEd), Multicultural Education

DePauw University   2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts, Music, Theatre

Nikolas Wenzel Nikolas Wenzel Chicago, Illinois Details
Nikolas Wenzel's Merit School of Music Experience February 2012 - March 2014
Job President at NXNW Studios
Industry Computer Software
Experience
NXNW Studios   June 2015 - Present
Kenilworth Union Church  January 2011 - Present
Lyric Opera of Chicago  August 2009 - Present
435 Digital  May 2013 - May 2015
Merit School of Music   February 2012 - March 2014
North By Northwestern Design Studios   August 2012 - May 2013
Creative Circle  July 2012 - August 2012
Union Avenue Opera  July 2012 - August 2012
Windy City Technology Consulting   January 2008 - July 2012
Opera Theatre of Saint Louis  April 2012 - June 2012

Skills
WordPress, Music, Singing, Web Development, HTML, Music Theory, SEO, Strategic Planning, Web Design, Piano, Team Management, Project Management, Web Project Management, WordPress Theme..., PSD to Wordpress, CSS, Website Consultation, Team Building, Business Strategy, Negotiation, Digital Photography, Axure, Prototyping, UI/UX Development, Multi-Lingual Website..., Web Content Management, Web Content, Commercial Product..., Storage, Information Technology, Hardware, Mac OS, Macintosh Applications, Apple, Technical Support, Windows & Mac operating..., Server Administration, WHM, cPanel, Agile Methodologies, Agile Project Management, Management

Education
Northwestern University   2007 — 2009
Master of Music, Voice Performance and Literature

Southern Illinois University   2002 — 2007
Bachelor of Music, Voice and Opera

Pecatonica High School   1998 — 2002
Diploma, N/A

Janet Janz Janet Janz Chicago, Illinois Details
Janet Janz's Merit School of Music Experience September 1992 - Present
Job Owner/Director at Suzuki Music School of Lincoln Park, Suzuki Cello Teacher, Kindermusik Teacher
Industry Music
Experience
Merit School of Music   September 1992 - Present
Suzuki Music School of Lincoln Park   September 1984 - Present
Suzuki Music School of Lincoln Park   March 1983 - Present

Skills
Cello, String, Music Education, Classical, Music, Ensemble

Education
DePaul University   1978 — 1983
Bachelor of Music, Music Education

Mother Guerin High School   1974 — 1978

Breana Bauman Breana Bauman Greater Boston Area Details
Breana Bauman's Merit School of Music Experience October 2007 - August 2012
Job Cambridge Suzuki School of Music, Founder and Director
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
Cambridge Suzuki School of Music   August 2013 - Present
New World Symphony  September 2006 - Present
Freelance Musician  June 2006 - Present
Suzuki School of Newton   October 2013 - December 2013
Merit School of Music   October 2007 - August 2012
Tanglewood Music Festival   June 2010 - August 2011
Western Springs School of Talent Education   2006 - 2008
Western Springs School of Talent Education   2006 - 2008
Western Springs School of Talent Education   2006 - 2008
WSSTE   2006 - 2008

Skills
Suzuki Violin Books 1 -..., Viola, Classical, Orchestral Music, Teaching, Music, Chamber Music, Violin, Music Education, Ensemble, Music Theory, Contemporary Music, Performing Arts, Arts Administration, Symphony

Education
Boston University   2012 — 2014
Performance Diploma, Violin

Cleveland Institute of Music   2004 — 2006
Master of Music, Violin Performance and Suzuki Pedagogy

Oberlin College   2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Music, Violin Performance

Ingrid Lestrud Ingrid Lestrud Greater Chicago Area Details
Ingrid Lestrud's Merit School of Music Experience 2011 - 2014
Job Director of Orchestras at Hope College
Industry Music
Experience
Hope College  2014 - Present
Presbyterian Church of Palatine   November 2006 - Present
Merit School of Music   2011 - 2014
Oshkosh Symphony Orchestra   November 2012 - November 2012
The Latin School of Chicago  2011 - 2012

Skills
Conducting, Orchestra, Singing, Music Theory, Teaching, Opera, Musical Theatre, Vocal Coaching, Piano, Choral, Pianist, Orchestral Music, Music, Classical, Music Education, Chamber Music, Ensemble, Music History, Jazz, Vocal, Orchestration, Performing Arts, Arts Administration, Choral Conducting

Education
Northwestern University   2006 — 2010
Doctor of Music, orchestral conducting

Southern Methodist University   2004 — 2006
Master of Music, orchestral conducting

Lawrence University   1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Music, vocal performance

Beth Kondrat Beth Kondrat Chicago, Illinois Details
Beth Kondrat's Merit School of Music Experience October 2006 - May 2007
Job Senior Event Coordinator at Loyola University Chicago School of Law
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Loyola University Chicago School of Law  March 2011 - Present
Loyola University Chicago  May 2007 - March 2011
Merit School of Music   October 2006 - May 2007
Chicago Shakespeare Theater  June 2005 - April 2007
Senn High School and Swift Middle School   January 2003 - November 2005

Skills
Event Planning, Event Management, Marketing Communications, Writing, Fundraising, Non-profits, Public Speaking, Social Media, Volunteer Management, Volunteer Training, Project Management, Managing Events, Management, Nonprofits, Public Relations, Facebook, Marketing, Higher Education, Editing, Newsletters, Advertising, Teaching, Budgets, Community Outreach, Leadership, Alumni Relations

Education
Loyola University of Chicago - Graduate School of Business   2011 — 2014
MBA, Marketing

Loyola University Chicago   2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts, Magna Cum Laude, Communication and English

International Education of Students   2005 — 2005
Film, English, History and Playwriting

Jesuit High School   1998 — 2002
Diploma, High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates

Cayle Sharratt Cayle Sharratt Greater Seattle Area Details
Cayle Sharratt's Merit School of Music Experience November 2009 - May 2010
Job Business and Legal Affairs at Sub Pop Records
Industry Music
Experience
Sub Pop Records  October 2011 - Present
Seattle University School of Law  August 2010 - May 2013
Thrill Jockey Records  January 2010 - July 2010
Merit School of Music   November 2009 - May 2010
PlayNetwork  April 2007 - June 2009
Sub Pop Records  March 2007 - January 2009
The Borgen Project  October 2006 - January 2007

Skills
Legal Writing, Intellectual Property, Legal Research, Music Licensing, Entertainment Law, Copyright Law, Copyright Registration, Music Law, Trademarks, Social Responsibility, Contract Negotiation, Dispute Resolution, Business Communications, Marketing Strategy, Microsoft Office, Data Management, Social Media, Licensing, Event Planning

Education
Seattle University School of Law   2010 — 2013
Doctor of Law (JD), Law

Western Washington University   2001 — 2003
BA, Business Admin - Marketing & Accounting

Arturo Ziraldo Arturo Ziraldo Greater Chicago Area Details
Arturo Ziraldo's Merit School of Music Experience September 2012 - July 2013
Job Violist, Founder at The Battery String Quartet
Industry Music
Experience
The Battery String Quartet   August 2012 - Present
Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra  2011 - Present
Recitalist, Chamber Musician, Teacher   2004 - Present
Orchestre de la Suisse Romande   November 2013 - November 2014
Merit School of Music   September 2012 - July 2013
International Chamber Soloists   2011 - 2012
The Wine Bottega   2010 - 2011
Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra  2009 - 2011

Skills
Symphony, Viola, Chamber Music, Orchestral Music, Music, Performing, Classical, Music Education, Recitals, Acting, Master Classes, Ensemble, Contemporary Music, Performing Arts, Teaching, Musical Theatre, Opera

Education
Roosevelt University   2009 — 2011
Performance Diploma, Viola Performace

New England Conservatory of Music   2007 — 2009
Graduate Diploma, Viola Performance

Western Michigan University   2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Music in Performance, Viola, French

Anastasia Mousouli Anastasia Mousouli Greater Chicago Area Details
Anastasia Mousouli's Merit School of Music Experience January 2012 - July 2012
Job Choir Director, Music Educator, and GSL Teacher at the Hellenic American Academy
Industry Education Management
Experience
Hellenic American Academy  October 2012 - Present
Hellenic American Academy  August 2011 - Present
Hellenic American Academy  August 2012 - Present
National Hellenic Museum  January 2012 - September 2012
Merit School of Music   January 2012 - July 2012
International School of Brussels  August 2008 - July 2011
International School of Brussels  August 2006 - July 2011
International School of Brussels  September 2005 - July 2011

Skills
Choral, Music Education, Music Theory, Teaching, Ensemble, Music, Chamber Music, Orchestral Music, Classical, Flute, Educational Technology, Music History, Curriculum Design, Performing Arts, Vocal Coaching, Finale, Musical Theatre, Educational Leadership, Vocal, Composition, Accompaniment, Band, Conducting, General Music, Singing, Choral Conducting, Pianist, Sibelius, Jazz, Sight Reading, Bands

Education
Northwestern University   2010 — 2011
MM, Music Education, 3.911

Ethnikon kai Kapodistriakon Panepistimion Athinon
BA, Primary Education

Conservatoire royal de Musique de Mons   2003 — 2006
Licence (eq.MΑ), Flute Performance

DePaul University   2008 — 2008
Certificate, Orff- Schulwerk level I

Nora Engonopoulos Nora Engonopoulos Greater Chicago Area Details
Nora Engonopoulos's Merit School of Music Experience February 2015 - Present
Job Alice S. Pfaelzer TuitionFree Conservatory Program Manager at Merit School of Music
Industry Financial Services
Experience
Merit School of Music   February 2015 - Present
Cortland Capital Market Services LLC  September 2014 - Present
McGill University  December 2012 - June 2014
McGill University, Schulich School of Music   October 2012 - June 2014
McGill University, Schulich School of Music   January 2014 - April 2014
Bradley Family   August 2011 - July 2012
Whole Foods Market  July 2010 - July 2011

Skills
Music, Office Administration, Typing, Customer Service, Written & Verbal..., Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Google Docs, Organization, Highly detail oriented, Entertainment, Conducting, Teaching, Event Planning, Opera, Editing, Theatre, Public Speaking, Acting

Education
McGill University   2012 — 2014
MMus, Opera/Voice

DePaul University   2006 — 2010
Bachelor's Degree, Vocal Performance

Gary Roebuck, MS, MPA Gary Roebuck, MS, MPA Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Gary Roebuck, MS, MPA's Merit School of Music Experience 2001 - 2005
Job Association and NonProfit Management
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Association of Research Libraries  February 2007 - Present
National Park Foundation  2006 - 2007
Blackbaud  2005 - 2006
Merit School of Music   2001 - 2005
Grant Park Music Festival  1999 - 2000

Education
University of Baltimore   2011 — 2014
MPA, Public and Nonprofit Management

DePaul University   2001 — 2003
MS, Information Systems

University of Rochester   1995 — 1999
BM; Performance Certificate, Voice Performance

Bang Lang Do Bang Lang Do Dubuque, Iowa Area Details
Bang Lang Do's Merit School of Music Experience 2002 - 2003
Job Associate Professor, D.W. college; Chair, Music Theory, Iowa Music Teacher Association
Industry Music
Experience
Divine Word College  September 2006 - Present
Divine Word College  September 2006 - Present
Mahidol College of Music   2003 - 2005
Merit School of music   2002 - 2003
Vandercook College   2002 - 2003

Skills
Piano, Music Theory, Music, Music Education, Classical, Piano pedagogy, Online Theory, Ear Training..., World Music, Piano Education, Chamber Music, Concerts, Ensemble, Teaching, Composition

Education
University of Montreal   1992 — 1998
Doctorate, Music

Vanier College   1987 — 1989
CEGEP, Business/Commerce, General

Laura Voigt Laura Voigt Greater Chicago Area Details
Laura Voigt's Merit School of Music Experience August 1990 - June 1996
Job Piano and Guitar Teacher
Industry Music
Experience
self  August 1988 - Present
Merit School of Music   August 1990 - June 1996

Skills
Music, Guitar, Pianist, Music Education, Piano, Classical, Piano Education, Chamber Music, Music History, Music Theory, Teaching, Ensemble

Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   1986 — 1988
Masters in Music, Piano Performance, A

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   1982 — 1986
Bachelor of Music, Piano Performance

Matt Monroe Matt Monroe Jacksonville, Florida Details
Matt Monroe's Merit School of Music Experience January 2013 - Present
Job Horn Instructor & Performer
Industry Music
Experience
Oregon Ballet Theatre  May 1999 - Present
Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra  May 2008 - Present
private studio  October 1997 - Present
Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra  February 2014 - Present
ENKOR International Competition for Woodwinds, Brass, & Percussion   February 2015 - Present
Merit School of Music   January 2013 - Present
Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra  March 2007 - Present
Chicago Opera Theater  April 2013 - Present
Millar Brass Ensemble   April 2008 - Present
Sistema Ravinia   May 2013 - June 2014

Skills
Orchestral Music, Teaching, Horn, Chamber Music, Music Education, Lessons, Brass, Ensemble Coaching, Music, Performing Arts, Music History, Music Theory, Orchestral, Opera Music, Band, Musical Theatre, Musicians, Classical Music

Education
Northwestern University   2004 — 2005
Certificate in Performance, Music

University of Oregon   2000 — 2002
Master of Music, Performance

Arizona State University   1991 — 1996
Bachelor of Music, Performance

Rudolph Gartner Rudolph Gartner Chicago, Illinois Details
Rudolph Gartner's Merit School of Music Experience February 2014 - Present
Job Staff Accompanist at Merit School of Music
Industry Music
Experience
Merit School of Music   February 2014 - Present
Fun With Music Lessons   January 2012 - Present
U.S. Census Bureau -- Census Coverage Management   April 2010 - August 2010
Chicago Public Schools  May 2004 - July 2008
The Medici Restaurant   April 2001 - August 2003
Lou Malnatti Restaurants   August 1999 - April 2001
Catering by Michael's  August 1997 - August 1999

Skills
Spanish, Training, Music, Music Theory, Choral, Time Management, Accompaniment, Pianist, Organ, Piano, Composition, Piano Education, Music Education, Teaching, Classical, Chamber Music, Musicians

Education
American Public University System, West Virginia   2012 — 2013
Associate's degree, Accounting, 3.92 GPA

Roosevelt University   1987 — 2004
B.M in Music Theory, Music, Public Administation

City Colleges of Chicago   1983 — 2002
Various classes

City Conservatory of Music of Vienna, Austria   1975 — 1977
No degree earned, Piano, German

Interlochen Arts Academy   1974 — 1975
High School Diploma, General studies and piano

Crystal MacDonald Crystal MacDonald Greater Chicago Area Details
Crystal MacDonald's Merit School of Music Experience September 2010 - September 2011
Job Artist Coordinator at Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Chicago Symphony Orchestra  2011 - Present
Merit School of Music   September 2010 - September 2011
Chicago Opera Theater  January 2009 - June 2010
VanderCook College of Music  August 2008 - January 2009
Hartford Symphony Orchestra  September 2007 - July 2008
First Baptist Church  September 2007 - June 2008

Skills
Arts Administration, Music, Performing Arts, Orchestral Music, Festivals, Stage, Music Theory, Classical, Singing, Musical Theatre, Opera, Event Management, Event Planning, Social Media, Nonprofits

Education
The University of Connecticut   2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts, Music

Eric Pomajzl Eric Pomajzl Lincoln, Nebraska Area Details
Eric Pomajzl's Merit School of Music Experience June 2008 - July 2009
Job Events Coordinator at Lied Center for Performing Arts
Industry Music
Experience
Lied Center for Performing Arts  April 2014 - Present
Brewsky's Food & Spirits   April 2013 - June 2014
EdgeAlliance  June 2011 - March 2013
Halsted's Bar & Grill   March 2009 - April 2012
Center for Conflict Resolution  January 2011 - June 2011
EdgeAlliance  September 2010 - May 2011
Chicago Symphony Orchestra  January 2009 - October 2010
Chicago Children's Choir  2010 - 2010
Merit School of Music   June 2008 - July 2009
Merit School of Music   July 2007 - July 2009

Skills
Fundraising, Non-profits, Event Management, Special Events, Volunteer Management, Artist Management, Customer Service, Donor Solicitation, Individual Giving, Annual Giving, Major Gift Cultivation, Social Media, Media Relations, Strategic Planning, Raiser's Edge, Fundraisers, Event Planning

Education
Goethe Institute - Freiburg, Deutschland   2004 — 2005
Deutsch Zertifikat, German

Doane College   2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts, Music Performance & German, minor in Business Administration

Beatrice High School   1996 — 2000
Diploma

Jennifer Montague Jennifer Montague Greater Chicago Area Details
Jennifer Montague's Merit School of Music Experience 2011 - Present
Job Director of Revenue Management at ComEd
Industry Utilities
Experience
ComEd  June 2013 - Present
Merit School of Music   2011 - Present
ComEd  January 2010 - June 2013
BP  March 2009 - January 2010
BP  April 2006 - March 2009
BP  November 2003 - April 2006
BP  February 2003 - November 2003
BP  August 2001 - February 2003
BP Amoco  July 1999 - August 2001
Amoco  June 1998 - July 1999

Education
The University of Chicago - Booth School of Business   1995 — 1997
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance and Marketing

Stanford University   1987 — 1991
BA, Quantitative Economics, Feminist Studies

The University of Chicago

Devvora Papatheodorou Devvora Papatheodorou Greater Chicago Area Details
Devvora Papatheodorou's Merit School of Music Experience January 1996 - July 2009
Job Professor of Music; Piano and theory instructor; Consultant
Industry Music
Experience
Dominican University  2008 - Present
Chicago High School for the Arts  2009 - Present
Access Contemporary Music   September 2012 - Present
Self - Employed  2004 - Present
Music Institute of Chicago  September 2009 - June 2010
Merit School of Music   January 1996 - July 2009
Merit School of Music   August 2004 - November 2008
Chicago Chamber Musicians  1995 - 2001

Skills
Music, Chamber Music, Classical, Teaching, Arts, Higher Education, Administration, Music Theory, Conducting, Composition, Piano Education, Jazz, Music Education, Public Speaking, Piano, Accompaniment, System Administration, Pianist, Choral, Musical Theatre, Orchestral Music, Ensemble, Curriculum Design, Public Relations, Musicians

Education
High School

DePaul University   1994 — 1996
Master's, Music-Piano Performance

YAMAHA training   2007 — 2007
Non-degree seeking, Piano Pedagogy/Group Classes

YAMAHA Summer Technology Seminar   2006 — 2006
Certification, Piano Pedagogy/Group Classes

Keyboard Ensemble and Technology Seminar, University of Lexington, KY   2005 — 2005
Certification, Piano Pedagogy/Group Classes

YAMAHA Summer Technology Seminar   2004 — 2004
Certification, YAMAHA's Clavinova and Lab System

Private Study   1998 — 2004
Non-degree seeking, Piano Performance and Pedagogy;Chamber Music

Aspen Music Festival   1998 — 1998
Non-degree seeking, Piano Performance

Model Conservatory   1989 — 1992
Bachelor's, Music-Degree of Harmony

Nikos Skalkotas Conservatory   1988 — 1992
Bachelor's, Piano Performance

Keri Lindell Butkevich Keri Lindell Butkevich San Francisco Bay Area Details
Keri Lindell Butkevich's Merit School of Music Experience June 2002 - August 2004
Job
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Oakland Youth Chorus  April 2012 - Present
Education Through Music-Bay Area  September 2008 - April 2012
Dominican Schools Music Project   June 2007 - September 2008
CSMA  2006 - June 2008
Cantabile Youth Singers  2004 - 2006
Merit School of Music   June 2002 - August 2004
Chicago Opera Theater  August 2000 - June 2004
Chicago Children's Choir  September 1998 - June 2004

Skills
Music Education, Music, Arts Administration, Teaching, Grant Writing, Nonprofits, Community Outreach, Singing, Program Management, Program Development, Classical, Fundraising, Musical Theatre, Leadership, Public Relations, Music Theory, Staff Development, Vocal Coaching, Research, Choral, Team Building, Leadership Development, Performing Arts, Conducting, Theatre, Festivals, Non-profit..., Vocal, Acting, Philanthropy, Start-up Operations, Strategic Partnerships, Organizational..., Composition, Ensemble, Opera, Chamber Music, Start-ups, Teacher Training

Education
San Jose State University   2004 — 2006
MA

University of Wisconsin-Madison   1988 — 1995
B. Mus Ed

Elijah Smith Elijah Smith Chicago, Illinois Details
Elijah Smith's Merit School of Music Experience August 2012 - May 2013
Job Composer and arranger
Industry Music
Experience
Self Employed  Undergraduate Music Education StudentUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignAugust 2013 - April 2014
Brevard Music Center  June 2012 - August 2013
Merit School of Music   August 2012 - May 2013
ChiArts High School   April 2009 - May 2013
Chicago Chorale   February 2012 - November 2012

Skills
Music Theory, Music, Musical Theatre, Music Education, Acting, Classical, Film Scoring, Orchestral Music

Education
The Boston Conservatory   2014 — 2018
Bachelor's Degree, Music Theory and Composition

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   2013 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Music Teacher Education

ChiArts High School   2009 — 2013
High School, Voice and Opera

Ben Bolter Ben Bolter Greater Chicago Area Details
Ben Bolter's Merit School of Music Experience September 2012 - Present
Job Conducting Faculty at Northwestern University
Industry Music
Experience
Northwestern University Bienen School of Music  September 2015 - Present
Northwestern University Bienen School of Music  June 2014 - Present
Merit School of Music   September 2012 - Present
Holographic   January 2012 - Present
Acceptd  February 2012 - Present
People's Music School  September 2012 - June 2015
Roosevelt University Chicago College of Performing Arts  January 2011 - January 2014
Indiana University Bloomington  September 2008 - June 2012
IU New Music Ensemble   September 2007 - May 2008
Oakland Youth Orchestra   September 2005 - May 2006

Skills
Chamber Music, Music Theory, Orchestral Music, Music, Contemporary Music, Classical, Piano, Music History, Composition, Conducting, Teaching, Performing Arts, Musical Theatre, Band, Vocal, Festivals, Music Industry, Recording, Concerts, Sound, Orchestration, Singing, Ensemble, Symphony, Pianist, Improvisation, Keyboards, Musicians, Music Performance

Education
Indiana University Bloomington   2006 — 2008
Master of Music, Orchestral Conducting

New England Conservatory of Music   2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Music, Oboe Performance

Lesley McCool Lesley McCool Chicago, Illinois Details
Lesley McCool's Merit School of Music Experience January 2012 - April 2013
Job Managing Director at Chinese Fine Arts Society
Industry Music
Experience
Chinese Fine Arts Society   July 2014 - Present
Merit School of Music   January 2012 - April 2013
Merit School of Music   September 2010 - April 2013
El Paso Symphony Youth Orchestras   September 2009 - September 2010
El Paso Symphony Orchestra  August 2005 - July 2010
El Paso Conservatory of Music   September 2005 - June 2010
New Mexico State University  September 2008 - May 2009
Santa Barbara Chamber Orchestra  September 2002 - May 2009
El Paso Symphony Youth Orchestras   August 2005 - September 2008

Skills
Research, Editing, Music Education, Teaching, Grant Writing, Music Theory, Orchestral Music, Volunteer Management, Violin, Event Planning, Higher Education, Non-profits, Public Speaking, Event Management, Fundraising, Music, Chamber Music, Accompaniment, Performing Arts, Marketing, Ensemble, Social Media, Musical Theatre, Community Outreach, Arts Administration, Classical, Conducting, Piano, Pianist, Vocal Coaching, Music History

Education
University of California, Santa Barbara   2002 — 2005
Master of Music, Violin Performance

Peabody Institute at the Johns Hopkins University   2001 — 2002
Graduate Performance Diploman, Violin Performance

Peabody Institute at the Johns Hopkins University   1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Music, Violin Performance

Paul Grankowski Paul Grankowski Greater Chicago Area Details
Paul Grankowski's Merit School of Music Experience January 2009 - June 2013
Job Associate, Community Programs at Carnegie Hall
Industry Music
Experience
Carnegie Hall  July 2015 - Present
Carnegie Hall  September 2014 - July 2015
Music Academy of the West  June 2013 - August 2014
Merit School of Music   January 2009 - June 2013
Freelance Musician  June 2008 - June 2013
Trinity Christian College  January 2009 - September 2012
Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra  September 2005 - December 2007

Skills
Fundraising, Microsoft Office..., Trombone lessons, Baritone lessons, Tuba lessons, Brass lessons, Teaching, Performing Arts, Non-profits, Baritone, Trombone, Brass, Lessons, Ensemble, Music Education, Musicians, Orchestral Music, Music, Chamber Music, Classical, Band, Music Production, Stage Management, Euphonium, Nonprofits

Education
Northwestern University   2010 — 2012
Master's degree, Trombone Performance

Eastman School of Music   2004 — 2008
Bachelor's degree, Music Performance

Lily Floeter Lily Floeter Greater Chicago Area Details
Lily Floeter's Merit School of Music Experience February 2012 - Present
Job Flute Instructor and Performer, Administrator and Music Educator.
Industry Music
Experience
Merit School of Music   February 2012 - Present
Hinsdale Conservatory- Learn to Make Music   March 2013 - Present
Lycee Francais de Chicago  August 2012 - Present
Society of Gynecologic Oncology  September 2010 - February 2012

Skills
Classical, Chamber Music, Music Theory, Orchestral Music, Music Education, Music Transcription, Administrative Work, Band, Choral, Conducting, Flute, Finale, Piano, Recording, Bands, Composition, Ensemble, Music

Education
DePaul University   2013 — 2015
Teacher Certification, Music Teacher Education

DePaul University   2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Music, Flute Performance

Betsy Ko Betsy Ko Greater Chicago Area Details
Betsy Ko's Merit School of Music Experience November 1994 - Present
Job ChiArts Music Department Head
Industry Education Management
Experience
Chicago High School for the Arts  May 2009 - Present
Merit School of Music   November 1994 - Present
Merit School of Music   October 2006 - May 2009
Merit School of Music   November 2005 - October 2006
University of Chicago  1991 - 2005
University of Chicago  September 1994 - June 1998

Skills
Writing, Event Planning, Blogging, Teaching, Arts

Education
DePaul University   2008 — 2012
Type 10 Music Certification, Music Education

DePaul University   1992 — 1994
M.M., Flute Performance

Brown University   1984 — 1989
B.A., Pure Mathematics

Doug Dusik Doug Dusik Naperville, Illinois Details
Doug Dusik's Merit School of Music Experience August 2009 - July 2010
Job Associate at Dresner Corporate Services
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Dresner Corporate Services  July 2012 - Present
American Academy of Sleep Medicine  August 2011 - August 2012
American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery  November 2010 - November 2010
Merit School of Music   August 2009 - July 2010
Rhea & Kaiser  September 2005 - February 2009
Radiological Society of North America  September 2002 - August 2005
Fox Valley Press   March 1998 - June 2001
Daily Southtown  February 1992 - February 1998
Daily News-Sun  February 1988 - May 1990

Education
University of Arizona   1983 — 1987
Bachelors, Ecology, minor in Journalism

Claire Werling Claire Werling Evanston, Illinois Details
Claire Werling's Merit School of Music Experience November 2014 - Present
Job Freelance Clarinetist
Industry Music
Experience
Adlai Stevenson High School  August 2015 - Present
Merit School of Music   November 2014 - Present
Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra  September 2014 - Present
Northwestern University Library  December 2012 - September 2014
Northwestern University  September 2013 - June 2014
Fallen Timbers Middle school   August 2010 - August 2012
Lima Symphony Orchestra (OH)   September 2011 - April 2012

Education
Northwestern University   2012 — 2014
Master's degree, Music Performance, clarinet

Bowling Green State University   2008 — 2012
Bachelor's degree, Music Performance, clarinet

Daniel Lebowitz Daniel Lebowitz Greater Chicago Area Details
Daniel Lebowitz's Merit School of Music Experience April 2015 - June 2015
Job Graduate Student at DePaul University Studying Public Service Management Higher Education Administration
Industry Higher Education
Experience
DePaul University  January 2015 - Present
Merit School of Music   April 2015 - June 2015
Temple Judea Mitzpah   August 2014 - May 2015
DePaul University  October 2014 - April 2015
JCC Chicago  August 2014 - April 2015
Olin Sang Ruby Union Institute  June 2010 - August 2014
Perpich Center for Arts Education  October 2013 - June 2014
Questar Assessment, Inc.   April 2014 - May 2014
Verizon Wireless  October 2013 - January 2014
Eastview High School  April 2013 - June 2013

Skills
Music Education, Music, Teaching, Experience Working with..., Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Retail Sales, Grant Writing, Cash Register, Cash Handling Experience, Coaching, Tutoring, Meeting Planning, Organizing Meetings, Clerical, Curriculum Design, Web Design, Google Apps, Google Docs, Audio Editing, Music Production, Sales, Social Media Marketing, Computer Hardware, Finale, Garageband, Presentations, Presentation Development, Training, Clarinet, Podcasting, Studio Recording, Educational Technology, Data Entry, Databases, Microsoft Access, C++, Microsoft Visual Studio..., Orchestral Music, Classical, Sibelius, Sight Reading, Music Performance, Music Theory, Fundraising, Time Management, Nonprofits, Instructional Design, Administration

Education
DePaul University   2014 — 2017
Master of Science (M.S.), Public Service Management - Higher Education Administration, Graduate Student

University of Wisconsin-River Falls   2009 — 2013
Bachelor's of Music Education (B.M.E.), Music Teacher Education

Dakota County Technical College   2014 — 2014
Associate's degree, Software Development

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2009 — 2009

Perpich Center for Arts Education   2007 — 2009
High School Diploma, Music

Alexandra Herbst Alexandra Herbst Chicago, Illinois Details
Alexandra Herbst's Merit School of Music Experience March 2013 - Present
Job Cellist
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Merit School of Music   March 2013 - Present
Self Employed  May 2007 - Present
Celebrity Cruises, Inc.   May 2012 - January 2013
Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago   September 2008 - May 2012
AmeriCorps  2007 - 2008

Skills
Nonprofits, Fundraising, Volunteer Management, Program Development, Community Outreach, Event Planning, Event Management, Program Evaluation, Teaching, Non-profit..., Social Media, Program Management, Orchestral Music, Chamber Music, Performing Arts, Studio Recording

Education
Roosevelt University   2009 — 2011
Masters of Music, Cello Performance

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2000 — 2005
Bachelor of Music, Cello Performance

Natsuko Ejiri Natsuko Ejiri Fort Worth, Texas Details
Natsuko Ejiri's Merit School of Music Experience September 2011 - June 2012
Job Piano Instructor, Natsuko E Piano Studio
Industry Music
Experience
Natsuko E. Piano Studio   June 2012 - Present
Abilene Philharmonic   December 2011 - Present
Volunteer  September 2013 - Present
Merit School of Music   September 2011 - June 2012
DePaul University  September 2011 - June 2012
New World Symphony  September 2011 - April 2012
Indiana University Bloomington  September 2007 - May 2011

Skills
Piano, Orchestral Music, Pianist, Chamber Music, Classical, Choral, Ensemble, Keyboardist, Registered Nurses, Japanese, Singing, Research, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Recording, Higher Education, foster care for dogs, Volunteering at pet...

Education
Indiana University Bloomington   2007 — 2010
Master of Music, Piano Perforamance

California State University-Northridge   2004 — 2007
Bachelor of Music, Piano Performance

Kelly Kolb Kelly Kolb Greater Chicago Area Details
Kelly Kolb's Merit School of Music Experience January 2004 - April 2005
Job HR Assistant at Rise Interactive
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Rise Interactive  June 2011 - Present
Rise Interactive  June 2011 - October 2011
include McCormick Foundation, Build, Inc., Institute of Cultural Affairs   May 2009 - June 2011
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance  June 2008 - November 2008
Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance  February 2007 - February 2008
Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic  April 2005 - February 2007
Merit School of Music   January 2004 - April 2005
Merit School of Music   June 2002 - January 2004
YWCA of Metropolitan Chicago  March 1999 - June 2002

Skills
Phone Interviewing, Sourcing, Raiser's Edge

Education
University of Missouri - St
Communications

University of Missouri - St. Louis
Bachelor of Arts, Communications

Max Anisimov Max Anisimov Greater Chicago Area Details
Max Anisimov's Merit School of Music Experience September 2010 - Present
Job Owner, chief recording engineer & photographer at Future Art Productions
Industry Music
Experience
Future Art Productions   December 2010 - Present
Merit School of Music   September 2010 - Present
Chicago Classical Guitar Society   September 2007 - Present
Northwestern University National High School Music Institute   2000 - 2010
Northwestern University  2004 - 2009
DePaul University Community Music Division   2004 - 2005
Northwestern University  2003 - 2004
Northwestern University  2003 - 2004
Northwestern University  2000 - 2004

Education
Northwestern University
Doctor of Music, classical guitar performance

Northwestern University
Master of Music, classical guitar performance

Carroll University (Formerly Carroll College)
Bachelor of Arts, violin and classical guitar performance

Dmitry Shostakovich School of Music (Novorossiysk, Russia)   1992 — 1995
Undergrad work in violin performance

Detskaya Muzykalnaya Shkola (Abinsk, Russia)
Diploma of successful completion, Violin, music history, theory & ear training, piano proficiency

Robert Hasty Robert Hasty Greater Chicago Area Details
Robert Hasty's Merit School of Music Experience September 2005 - April 2012
Job Robert G. Hasty, conductor
Industry Music
Experience
Northwestern University  September 2000 - Present
Kenosha Symphony Orchestra   May 2012 - Present
Roosevelt University  September 2013 - Present
Realiotrulio Music   April 2010 - Present
International Schools Choral Music Society   2010 - Present
Merit School of Music   September 2005 - April 2012
Capistrano Unified School District  1987 - 2000

Skills
Orchestral, Conducting, Teaching, Music Education, Music, Violin, Orchestral Music, Viola, Higher Education, Public Speaking, Chamber Music, Musicians, Ensemble, Classical, Conducting Workshops, University Teaching, Band, Music History, Trombone, Brass, Music Theory, Choral, Music Performance, Performing, Performing Arts, Choral Conducting, Contemporary Music, Opera, Concerts, Symphony

Education
Northwestern University   2000 — 2004
D.M., Orchestral Conducting

Northwestern University   1994 — 1996
M.M., Orchestral Conducting

University of Southern California   1982 — 1986
B.M., Music Education

Sebastian Huydts Sebastian Huydts Greater Chicago Area Details
Sebastian Huydts's Merit School of Music Experience October 2006 - June 2009
Job Director Keyboard Studies at Columbia College Chicago
Industry Music
Experience
Columbia College Chicago  August 2005 - Present
Merit School of Music   October 2006 - June 2009
Columbia College Chicago  September 1998 - May 2003
Bienen School of Music — Northwestern University   August 1997 - June 1999

Skills
Chamber Music, Classical, Music, Piano, Composition, Music Theory, Orchestral Music, Music Education, Ensemble, Teaching, Sound Design, Pro Tools, Choral, Pianist, Sibelius, Music Industry, Finale, Orchestration, Performing Arts

Education
University of Chicago   2003 — 2009
MA, Music Composition and Theory

   1983 — 1989
DM, Piano, 1989

Fionna Bezaire Fionna Bezaire Greater Chicago Area Details
Fionna Bezaire's Merit School of Music Experience September 1999 - August 2000
Job Associate Professor at Concordia University
Industry Music
Experience
Concordia University  August 2003 - Present
Merit School of Music   September 1999 - August 2000
Ravinia Festival  August 1999 - August 2000

Skills
Piano, Music Education, Piano Education

Education
Devry Institute of Technology   2000 — 2001
B. Sc., Information Technology

Northwestern University   1997 — 1999
M MUS, Piano Performance & Pedagogy

University of Windsor   1991 — 1997
B Mus, Piano Performance

The Royal Conservatory of Music
Associate Degree, Piano Performance

Isra Omar Isra Omar Greater Chicago Area Details
Isra Omar's Merit School of Music Experience October 2014 - Present
Job Staff Accountant at Merit School of Music
Industry Financial Services
Experience
Merit School of Music   October 2014 - Present
PNC  June 2014 - August 2014
DRIFIRE  November 2013 - January 2014
PNC  June 2013 - August 2013
DePaul University  December 2010 - June 2013
PNC  June 2012 - August 2012
Northside Community Federal Credit Union   June 2011 - September 2011
DePaul University  October 2010 - June 2011
Midwest Finance Association   March 2011 - March 2011
Jumpstart  September 2009 - June 2010

Skills
Community Outreach, Leadership, Microsoft Office, Marketing, Microsoft Excel, Social Networking, Research, Data Entry, Event Planning, Adaptation, Volunteer Management, Higher Education, Management, Fundraising, Oral Communications, Humble, Humility, Grant Writing, Highly Adaptable, Banking, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, MSP, OCIE, PL Web, SAP Business 1, Genesis, Nonprofits, Financial Analysis, Data Analysis, Teamwork, Time Management, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Facebook, Communication

Education
DePaul University   2009 — 2014
Undergraduate, Accounting/Arabic Studies

JeeEun Song JeeEun Song Greater New York City Area Details
JeeEun Song's Merit School of Music Experience September 2000 - June 2001
Job Pianist, Teaching
Industry Music
Experience
Eastern School Of Music & Arts   September 2015 - Present
Metropolitan Opera  June 2015 - Present
Freelance Pianist & Accompanist  2001 - Present
🎹   September 2002 - February 2015
Korea United Presbyterian Church in Chicago   June 2001 - February 2015
VOCIExperience   August 2002 - August 2009
Chicago Voice Ensemble   June 2003 - November 2007
Midwest Young Artists  June 2004 - July 2006
Northwestern University Bienen school of music  September 2001 - June 2002
Merit School of Music   September 2000 - June 2001

Skills
Piano, Music Theory, Ensemble, Music, Keyboards, Concerts, Chamber Music, Pianist, Classical, Choral

Education
Northwestern University   1999 — 2001
Master of Music, Piano Performance and Pedagogy

Oberlin Conservatory   1994 — 1999
Bachelor of Music, Piano Performance

Alexis Velez Alexis Velez Bloomington, Indiana Details
Alexis Velez's Merit School of Music Experience October 2013 - November 2013
Job Music Cataloging Intern, IVHQ Volunteer Bali
Industry Music
Experience
musicsupervisor.com  July 2015 - Present
Social Butterfly Wedding Design Studio   May 2015 - July 2015
Stafford Music Academy  June 2014 - July 2015
WIUX  September 2014 - May 2015
rock paper scissors, inc.   May 2014 - May 2015
Merit School of Music   October 2013 - November 2013
Hope For The Day  June 2013 - July 2013
Vanity  October 2012 - April 2013

Skills
Music Industry, Music Publicity, Music, Event Planning, Social Media, Social Networking, Social Media Marketing, Public Speaking, Marketing, Facebook, Customer Service, Employee Training, Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word

Education
Indiana University Bloomington   2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Arts Management

George Rogers Clark High School
High School

Merit School of Music   2005 — 2010
Voice

Rose Guccione Rose Guccione Greater Chicago Area Details
Rose Guccione's Merit School of Music Experience January 2001 - April 2005
Job Performing Artist, Web Maven, Entrepreneur, University Professor
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
OperaGram.com®   December 2006 - Present
Dominican University  June 2010 - Present
Salsation Theatre Company, NFP   October 2002 - Present
Temple Sholom of Chicago  1992 - September 2015
Lyric Opera of Chicago  May 1993 - March 2013
Columbia College Chicago  January 2008 - June 2012
Merit School of Music   January 2001 - April 2005

Skills
Singing, Teaching, Event Planning, Music, Arts, Theatre, Acting, Music Education, Opera, Performing Arts, Choral, Musical Theatre, Classical, Arts Administration, Public Relations, Stage, Voice Lessons, Music Theory, Creative Writing, Vocal, Festivals, Plays, Public Speaking, Oratorio, Entertainment, Vocal Coaching, Event Management, Shakespeare, Ensemble, Art, Pianist, Orchestral Music, Composition, Voice Over, Dance, Piano, Publicity, Editing, Grant Writing, Drama, Film, Higher Education, Conducting, Fundraising, Recording, Chamber Music, Ballet, Improvisation, Concerts, Nonprofits

Education
Northeastern Illinois University
Bachelor’s Degree, Vocal Music Performance, summa cum laude, Honors Scholar

Players Workshop   2000 — 2002
Certificate, Original Improv Program and Acting Academy for Improvisors Program

Second City

Benjamin Ramos Benjamin Ramos Chicago, Illinois Details
Benjamin Ramos's Merit School of Music Experience July 2012 - August 2012
Job Scenic Apprentice at Olney Theatre Center
Industry Construction
Experience
Olney Theatre Center  August 2015 - Present
Oberlin College  May 2015 - August 2015
DePauw University  August 2014 - May 2015
DePauw University  September 2011 - May 2015
Chicago Park District  June 2009 - August 2014
Merit School of Music   July 2012 - August 2012

Skills
Community Outreach, Facebook, PowerPoint, Volunteer Management, Public Speaking, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, AED, Event Planning, Lifeguarding, Non-profits, Research, Social Media, First Aid, Creative Writing, Cpr Certified, Editing, Blogging, Public Relations, Keen Listener, Swim Instruction, Solo Piano, collaborative piano, Data Entry

Education
DePauw University   2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Musical Arts, Theatre and Piano

Von Steuben Metro Math and Science Center   2007 — 2011
Hight School Diploma

Karen Mari Karen Mari Greater Chicago Area Details
Karen Mari's Merit School of Music Experience June 2015 - Present
Job Music Teacher at South Shore Arts
Industry Music
Experience
South Shore Arts  August 2015 - Present
Merit School of Music   June 2015 - Present
Roosevelt High School  January 2015 - May 2015
Merit School of Music   January 2015 - April 2015
Indiana University Jacobs School of Music  August 2011 - January 2015

Skills
Music Education, Trombone Lessons, Euphonium Lessons, Trombone, Orchestral Music, Band, Brass, Chamber Music, Ensemble, Musical Collaboration, Classical, Jazz, Musical Theatre, Bands, Music, Teaching, Choral

Education
Indiana University Bloomington   2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Music Education, Trombone

Sara Neilson Sara Neilson Chicago, Illinois Details
Sara Neilson's Merit School of Music Experience October 2014 - Present
Job Music Professional
Industry Music
Experience
Merit School of Music   October 2014 - Present
Freelance Musician and Educator  2009 - Present
Brevard Music Center  June 2013 - August 2013
Pitt County Public Schools  January 2012 - August 2012
Eastern Music Festival  June 2012 - July 2012

Skills
Double Bass, Music Education, Music Librarianship, Teaching, Music, Music Theory, String Instruments, Classical

Education
DePaul University   2013 — 2015
Master of Music, Music Performance, General

East Carolina University   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Music, Music Teacher Education and Music Performance

Elizabeth Newkirk Elizabeth Newkirk Chicago, Illinois Details
Elizabeth Newkirk's Merit School of Music Experience September 2010 - Present
Job Pianist at Bow & Hammer
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
Roosevelt University  September 2014 - Present
Bow and Hammer   September 2012 - Present
Columbia College Chicago  September 2010 - Present
Merit School of Music   September 2010 - Present

Skills
Music Education, Piano, Music, Teaching, Music Theory, Classical, Public Speaking, Performing Arts, Chamber Music, Microsoft Office, Violin, Rehearsals, Networking

Education
Roosevelt University   2014 — 2016
Master's degree, Piano Performance

Columbia College Chicago   2007 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Piano Performance

Libby Duncan Libby Duncan Greater Chicago Area Details
Libby Duncan's Merit School of Music Experience August 2011 - Present
Job Marketing Communications Manager at Merit School of Music
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Merit School of Music   August 2011 - Present
We Know Talent   June 2013 - June 2013
Decatur Park District  March 2007 - July 2011
Archer Daniels Midland  September 2005 - March 2007
Cornett Integrated Marketing  January 2004 - May 2004
Keeneland Association  April 2000 - May 2004

Skills
Media Relations, Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Event Planning, Social Media Marketing, Facebook, Email Marketing, Social Media, Press Releases, Event Management, Social Networking, Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Advertising, Sponsorship, Non-profits, Newsletters, Budgets, Direct Mail, Management, Nonprofits, Adobe Creative Suite, Media Planning, Marketing Strategy, Experience Marketing, experiential marketing, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Presentations, Presenter

Education
University of Kentucky   1998 — 2004
Bachelor of Science, Integrated Marketing Communications

Lovington High School   1994 — 1998
High School Diploma

Martin Witteveen-Lane Martin Witteveen-Lane East Lansing, Michigan Details
Martin Witteveen-Lane's Merit School of Music Experience May 1999 - June 2000
Job Business Analyst at Michigan State University
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Michigan State University  October 2011 - Present
The Association of Professional Researchers for Advancement, Michigan Chapter (APRA-MI)   2009 - 2012
Calvin College  May 2009 - September 2011
Calvin College  November 2004 - May 2009
Women's Initiative  October 2002 - November 2004
Berkeley Repertory Theatre  July 2000 - June 2002
Merit School of Music   May 1999 - June 2000

Skills
Data Mining, Fundraising, Higher Education, Databases, Nonprofits, Research, Statistics, Analysis, Database Admin, Non-profits, Prospect Research, Editing, Business Analytics, Oracle SQL, SPSS, Guitarist, HTML, Programming, Database Management, Report Writing, Technical Writing, Access, Raiser's Edge, Visual Basic

Education
DePaul University   1996 — 1998
MM, Music

Morehead State University   1988 — 1992
BM, Music

University of Louisville   1986 — 1988
Information Science

Erin Cano Erin Cano Buffalo Grove, Illinois Details
Erin Cano's Merit School of Music Experience September 2001 - June 2007
Job Violin/Viola Instructor, Freelance Copywriter & Blogger
Industry Music
Experience
Examiner.com  October 2012 - Present
www.TheContrapuntist.com   August 2009 - Present
Music Institute of Chicago  May 2002 - Present
Merit School of Music   September 2001 - June 2007
Cleveland Opera Orchestra   September 2000 - June 2001
Youngstown Symphony Orchestra   March 1997 - April 2000
Akron Symphony Orchestra  March 1997 - April 2000

Skills
Suzuki violin/viola..., Event Planning, Client Relations Skills, Newsletters, Blogging, Interviews, Reviews, Copywriting, Research, News Writing, Facebook, Creative Strategy, Music Education, Editing, Editorial, Teaching, Community Outreach, Classical

Education
Cleveland Institute of Music   1999 — 2001
Master's degree, Viola performance

Cleveland Institute of Music   1995 — 1999
Bachelor's degree, Viola performance

Cora Davidson Cora Davidson Milton Freewater, Oregon Details
Cora Davidson's Merit School of Music Experience January 2004 - May 2005
Job Special Events Coordinator at Reininger Winery
Industry Wine and Spirits
Experience
Valley Residential Services   April 2014 - Present
Reininger Winery   October 2013 - Present
Community Council  February 2012 - March 2013
Baker Boyer Investor Services   May 2011 - December 2011
Walla Walla Valley Wine Alliance   June 2010 - July 2010
Planned Parenthood of Greater Washington & North Idaho   February 2007 - April 2010
Cascade AIDS Project  December 2005 - January 2007
Merit School of Music   January 2004 - May 2005

Skills
Grant Writing, Press Releases, Newsletters, Editing, Philanthropy, Workshop Facilitation, Blogging, Event Management, Social Media, Training, Grants, Community Outreach, Research

Education
Portland State University   2001 — 2003
Master of Public Administration

Smith College   1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Arts

Leah Paul Leah Paul Los Angeles, California Details
Leah Paul's Merit School of Music Experience September 2003 - September 2004
Job Flutist, Composer and Orchestrator
Industry Music
Experience
Freelance  September 1998 - Present
leahpaul.com   January 2012 - Present
New Roads School  August 2015 - Present
The Harmony Project  July 2012 - Present
Valley Beth Shalom Harold M. Schulweis Day School   August 2015 - Present
Center For Learning Unlimited   September 2011 - June 2015
Professional Performing Arts Academy   December 2006 - July 2007
LeAp - Learning through an Expanded Arts Program, Inc  September 2003 - August 2005
Merit School of Music   September 2003 - September 2004
Robert Johnson Flute Specialist   September 2001 - September 2002

Skills
Logic Pro, Sibelius, Orchestration, Composition, Band, Piano, Music, Chamber Music, Choral, Jazz, Opera, Musical Theatre, Ensemble, POP, Music Theory, Film Scoring, Singing, Musicians, Music Education, Improvisation, Keyboards, Songwriting, Classical, Vocal, Songs, Pianist, Flute, Concerts, Contemporary Music, Orchestral Music, Studio Recording, Bands

Education
University of Michigan   1999 — 2002
Bachelor of Musical Arts, Flute Performance

University of Michigan
Bachelor of Musical Arts

Nobuaki (Aki) tanaka Nobuaki (Aki) tanaka Greater Chicago Area Details
Nobuaki (Aki) tanaka's Merit School of Music Experience September 2012 - August 2015
Job Suzuki Program Coordinator at Sherwood Community Music School
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Sherwood Community Music School   September 2014 - Present
Music Institute of Chicago  September 2012 - Present
Merit School of Music   September 2012 - August 2015
Music Academy in Rockford   September 2008 - August 2013
Rockford College  September 2008 - May 2013
Upper Valley Music Center   August 2005 - June 2008
Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra  September 1998 - May 2003

Skills
Violin, Sibelius, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Viola, Chamber Music, Music Theory, Music History, Word, Classical, Ensemble, Excel, Music Education, Music, Pedagogy, Teaching, Piano, Symphony, Performing Arts, Orchestral Music

Education
East Carolina University   2003 — 2005
MM, Music performance & Suzuki pedagogy

Northern Arizona University   1997 — 2003
BM, Music Performance, Music Education

Jean McCullough Jean McCullough Chicago, Illinois Details
Jean McCullough's Merit School of Music Experience September 2011 - July 2014
Job Bookkeeper at CNNMOWF
Industry Music
Experience
CNN-MOWF   January 2015 - Present
The Chicago Chamber Musicians   May 2013 - July 2014
Merit School of Music   September 2011 - July 2014
Performers Music   January 2011 - October 2013
The Chicago Ensemble   August 2012 - May 2013
Gaudete Brass Quintet   October 2004 - September 2011
Milwaukee Youth Arts Center   October 2005 - June 2009

Skills
Nonprofits, Payroll, Management, Microsoft Excel, Theatre, Microsoft Office, Time Management, Music Theory, Chamber Music

Education
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee   2004 — 2006
MM, Horn Performance

Lawrence University   2000 — 2004
BM, Horn performance

Hope Shepherd Hope Shepherd Greater Chicago Area Details
Hope Shepherd's Merit School of Music Experience 2012 - Present
Job Cellist
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra  2012 - Present
Merit School of Music   2012 - Present
Allium String Quartet   2011 - Present
Civic Orchestra of Chicago  September 2010 - May 2012

Education
Rice University   2008 — 2010
MM, Cello Performance

Leo C. Saguiguit Leo C. Saguiguit Columbia, Missouri Area Details
Leo C. Saguiguit's Merit School of Music Experience August 1997 - August 2002
Job Associate Professor of Music at University of Missouri
Industry Higher Education
Experience
University of Missouri  August 2006 - Present
University of Missouri  August 2005 - May 2006
University of Missouri  August 2002 - May 2005
Northwestern University  September 1999 - August 2002
Merit School of Music   August 1997 - August 2002
University of the South  August 1998 - August 1999
Emory University  August 1988 - May 1995
Truett-McConnell College  August 1990 - May 1992

Skills
Music, Orchestral Music, Ensemble, Saxophone, Chamber Music, Music Theory, Classical, Teaching, Contemporary Music

Education
Northwestern University   1995 — 1998
Doctoral studies, Saxophone Performance

Northwestern University   1987 — 1988
Master of Music, Saxophone Performance

Emory University   1983 — 1987
Bachelor of Arts, Music

Eric Hochberg Eric Hochberg Greater Chicago Area Details
Eric Hochberg's Merit School of Music Experience March 2011 - Present
Job Eric Hochberg Trio at Catch 35 Chicago
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
Catch 35 Chicago   November 2005 - Present
Eric Hochberg Music   April 1992 - Present
Merit School of Music   March 2011 - Present

Skills
Producing, Festivals, Music, Composition, Music Education, Musical Theatre, Classical, Music Theory, Music Production, Jazz, Recording, Arts Administration, Singing, Bass, Music Industry, Musicians, Entertainment, Teaching, Band, Rock, Voice Over, Sound, Orchestral Music, Event Management, Audio Editing, Film Scoring, Concerts, Pro Tools, Songs, Performing Arts, Studio Recording, Ensemble, Improvisation, Piano

Education
Northwestern University   1980 — 1982
BS, Communications

Indiana University Bloomington   1970 — 1972
School of Music

Meret Bitticks Meret Bitticks Greater Chicago Area Details
Meret Bitticks's Merit School of Music Experience 2006 - 2007
Job Adjunct Professor at DePaul University
Industry Music
Experience
DePaul University School of Music  February 2010 - Present
Music Institute of Chicago  September 2004 - Present
Merit School of Music   2006 - 2007
DePaul University  2004 - 2007

Skills
Music, Teaching, Flute, Teachers, Chamber Music, Orchestral Music, Music Education, Classical, Music Theory, Ensemble, Performing Arts

Education
DePaul University   2002 — 2004
MM, Flute Performance

The Ohio State University   1998 — 2002
BM, Flute Performance

Kim Heersche Kim Heersche Lexington, Kentucky Area Details
Kim Heersche's Merit School of Music Experience June 2001 - May 2003
Job Technology Trainer, Oboe Instruction & Performance
Industry Professional Training & Coaching
Experience
University of the Cumberlands  August 2014 - Present
University of Kentucky  February 2006 - Present
Transylvania University  August 2008 - Present
Asbury College  August 2008 - Present
K.M. Davies Co., Inc.   August 2003 - August 2005
Merit School of Music   June 2001 - May 2003

Skills
Higher Education, Teaching, Microsoft Office, Instructional Design, Non-profits, Social Media, Captivate, Public Speaking, Event Management, Data Analysis, Leadership Development, Outlook, Curriculum Development, E-Learning, Training, Curriculum Design, Team Building, Staff Development, Educational Technology, Organizational...

Education
University of Kentucky   1998 — 2001
Masters, Oboe Performance

University of South Carolina-Columbia   1993 — 1998
Bachelors, Music Education with Performance Certificate

Sam Koentopp Sam Koentopp Chicago, Illinois Details
Sam Koentopp's Merit School of Music Experience 2006 - 2011
Job Gardener/Garden Educator Drummer/Drum Instructor
Industry Music
Experience
The Kitchen Community  July 2013 - Present
Brighton MA   December 2005 - Present
Sam Koentopp Drum Lessons   June 2002 - Present
Draper and Kramer  January 2005 - April 2011
Merit School of Music   2006 - 2011
The Scotland Yard Gospel Choir   2002 - 2008

Skills
Drums, Percussion, Studio Recording, Music, Teaching, Entertainment, Music Education, Music Theory, Rock, Recording, Jazz, Improvisation

Education
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick   1998 — 2002
Bachelor's of Music, Jazz/Jazz Studies

Julie Castro Abrams Julie Castro Abrams San Francisco Bay Area Details
Julie Castro Abrams's Merit School of Music Experience March 1995 - December 2001
Job Board member, investor, consultant propelling organizations and leaders through to breakthrough results.
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Women's Funding Network  September 2013 - Present
Bay Area Women Leaders Network   November 2012 - Present
Association for Enterprise Opportunity  2010 - Present
Cypress Quartet   2010 - Present
NCLR  2010 - 2013
Women's Initiative for Self Employment  2001 - July 2012
Merit School of Music   March 1995 - December 2001
Community Services West and Community Christian Academy   October 1993 - March 1995
The Catalyst Group  September 1991 - October 1993

Skills
Microfinance, Women's Issues, Strategic Planning, Community Development, Entrepreneurship, Board Development, Fundraising, Events Management, Organizational..., Community Outreach, Leadership, Social Entrepreneurship, Team Building, Marketing, Event Management, Philanthropy, Program Management, Brand Development, Coaching, International..., Executive Coaching, Strategic Communications, Economic Development, Social Media, Small Business, Leadership Development, Marketing Strategy, Public Relations, Social Networking, Public Policy, Marketing Communications, Program Evaluation, Budgets, Corporate Social..., Strategy, Workshop Facilitation, International Relations, Business Planning, Entrepreneurship..., Start-ups, Media Relations, Training, Employee Training, Staff Development, Research, Volunteer Management, Scalability, Spanish, Cross-functional Team..., Editing

Education
University of Chicago   1989 — 1991
Social Service Administration

Northwestern University   1985 — 1989
Bachelors, Human Development and Social Policy

Eugenia Wie Eugenia Wie San Francisco Bay Area Details
Eugenia Wie's Merit School of Music Experience September 2002 - June 2004
Job Freelance Violinist
Industry Music
Experience
Divisa Ensemble   September 2014 - Present
Self-Employed  January 2012 - Present
Quartet Rouge   December 2010 - Present
Santa Rosa Symphony  July 2010 - Present
Monterey Symphony  April 2010 - Present
ProMusica Chamber Orchestra  May 2009 - April 2011
Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra  September 2005 - August 2010
Music Institute of Chicago  June 2002 - August 2009
Music Institute of Chicago  August 2006 - August 2008
Merit School of Music   September 2002 - June 2004

Skills
Contemporary Music, Classical, Violin, Singing, Solo Performance, Chamber Music, Orchestral Music, Music, Music Education, Arts Administration, Opera, Songs, Concerts, Orchestration, Teaching, Ensemble, Performing Arts, String Quartet, Recording

Education
Mannes College of Music   1998 — 2000
MMUS, Violin Performance

Rice University   1993 — 1997

Hoffman Estates High School

Peter Burkiewicz Peter Burkiewicz Greater Chicago Area Details
Peter Burkiewicz's Merit School of Music Experience 2009 - 2013
Job Assistant Vice President, Business Development at University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System
Industry Hospital & Health Care
Experience
University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System  August 2014 - Present
University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System  August 2014 - Present
University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System  August 2012 - August 2014
Merit School of Music   2009 - 2013
University of Illinois Medical Center  May 2011 - August 2012
University of Chicago Medical Center  December 2007 - May 2011
University of Chicago Medical Center  October 2005 - November 2007
University of Chicago Medical Center  July 2003 - September 2005

Skills
Business Development, Healthcare Management, Academic Medical Centers, Market Analysis, Financial Analysis, Scenario Analysis, Physician Relations, Personnel Supervision, Department Budgeting, Project Management, Hospital Contracting, Contract Negotiation, Managed Care, Healthcare Reimbursement, Healthcare Information..., Hospitals, Healthcare, FQHC, Board Relations, Presenting to Senior..., Guest Lecturing, University Teaching, RFP, Health Law, Professional Mentoring, Healthcare Consulting, Revenue Cycle, Physicians, EHR, Healthcare Industry, Strategy, Informatics, Quality Improvement, EMR

Education
University of Michigan   2000 — 2002
Master's, Health Services Administration

University of Michigan   1996 — 2000
Bachelor's, Liberal Arts

Jessica Lanford Jessica Lanford Chicago, Illinois Details
Jessica Lanford's Merit School of Music Experience December 1999 - August 2008
Job Staff Attorney at THINK TeleVisual LLC
Industry Law Practice
Experience
THINK TeleVisual LLC   June 2013 - Present
Yuasa and Hara   May 2012 - July 2012
Horizon Hobby  May 2011 - August 2011
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione  September 2008 - August 2010
Merit School of Music   December 1999 - August 2008

Skills
Legal Writing, Trademarks, Legal Research, Intellectual Property, Patents, Patent Prosecution, Patent Litigation, Westlaw, Copyright Law, Lexis, Trademark Infringement, Trade Secrets, Prosecution, Litigation, Client Counseling, Licensing, Trials, Commercial Litigation

Education
University of Illinois College of Law   2010 — 2013
JD

Oberlin College   1995 — 1999
B.Mus., Piano Performance

Crossroads School - Santa Monica, CA
High School, Music

Lee, Katherine K. Lee, Katherine K. Greater Chicago Area Details
Lee, Katherine K.'s Merit School of Music Experience 2003 - June 2006
Job Piano Faculty & Chamber Music Program Director
Industry Music
Experience
Music Institute of Chicago  August 2003 - Present
Chicago Suzuki Institute   2011 - Present
International Beethoven Project   2011 - March 2013
Society of American Musicians   2005 - June 2010
Okemo Young Artists Program   June 2007 - July 2009
Merit School of Music   2003 - June 2006
Moraine Valley Community College  January 2003 - December 2004

Skills
Organizational..., Responsibility, Community, Chamber Music, Teaching, Music, Pianist, Music Education, Classical, Music Theory, Piano, Ensemble, Keyboards, Musicians, Festivals, Accompaniment, Arts Administration, Concerts, Cello, Piano Education, Event Planning, Music Performance, Master Classes, Solo Piano, Community Outreach, Curriculum Development

Education
Yale University   2000 — 2002
Artist Diploma

Cleveland Institute of Music   1997 — 1999
M.M.

University of Southern California   1993 — 1997
B.M.

Glenbrook North High School

Dawn Zerbs Dawn Zerbs Kansas City, Missouri Area Details
Dawn Zerbs's Merit School of Music Experience 1997 - 1999
Job Chief Business Development Officer at Spencer Fane
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Spencer Fane  December 2013 - Present
UMB Bank  January 2012 - December 2013
Kansas City Young Audiences  May 2007 - April 2013
UMB Financial Corporation  August 2009 - January 2012
UMB Financial Corporation  December 2005 - July 2009
Seyfarth Shaw  2003 - 2005
Seyfarth Shaw at Work  1999 - 2003
Merit School of Music   1997 - 1999

Skills
Strategic Thinking, Performance Metrics, Business Planning, Operations Management, Team Leadership, Strategy Execution, Internal Communications, Voice of the Customer, Strategic Communications, Customer Experience, Culture Change, Change Management, Training, Banking, Analysis, Management, Process Improvement, Project Management, Marketing Strategy, Strategy, Sales, Business Strategy, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Nonprofits, Financial Services, Human Resources, Project Planning

Education
The University of Chicago - Booth School of Business   2002 — 2004
MBA

Nebraska Wesleyan University   1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Arts

Tam Trutwin Tam Trutwin Greater Chicago Area Details
Tam Trutwin's Merit School of Music Experience September 2012 - Present
Job Music Educator at Merit School of Music
Industry Music
Experience
Merit School of Music   September 2012 - Present
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee  June 2009 - June 2011

Skills
Higher Education, Teaching, Music, Public Speaking, Music Education, Performing Arts, Music Theory, Orchestral Music, Ensemble, Chamber Music, Music History, Event Planning

Education
VanderCook College of Music   1999 — 2002
Masters Degree, Music Education

Columbia College Chicago
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management

VanderCook College of Music
Bachelor of Music Education, Music Teacher Education

Cherlyn Johnson Cherlyn Johnson Greater Seattle Area Details
Cherlyn Johnson's Merit School of Music Experience 1993 - 1995
Job Concert Artist/Recording Artist: Violinist, Worship Leader
Industry Music
Experience
Maple Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra   September 2013 - Present
Cherlyn Music Ministries   2003 - Present
Midway Community Covenant Church   June 2011 - Present
Kaleidoscope School of Music   2005 - Present
Cherlyn Music Studios   1986 - Present
MacPhail Center for Music  1995 - 1998
Merit School of Music   1993 - 1995

Skills
Violin, Improvisation, Recording, Concerts, Piano, Teaching, Composition, Leadership, Choral Conducting, Accompaniment, Studio Recording, Orchestration, Musicians, Theology, Liturgy, Youth Ministry, Music, Music History, Viola, Pianist, Finale, Choral, Church Music, Vocal Coaching, Sibelius, Sound, Contemporary Music, Gospel, Band, Vocalist

Education
St. Louis Conservatory of Music
Master of Music in Violin Performance;, Violin, Chamber Music, Piano, Viola

North Park University
Bachelor of Music, Minor in English, Violin Performance, English Literature, Writing

Edgar Gabriel Edgar Gabriel Greater Chicago Area Details
Edgar Gabriel's Merit School of Music Experience 1991 - 2004
Job Violinist, Composer, Instructor
Industry Music
Experience
Elmhurst College  2006 - Present
Edgar Gabriel Inc.   2000 - Present
William Rainey Harper College  2000 - Present
Professional Musician and Music Teacher   1984 - 2009
Cirque du Soleil  2002 - 2004
Merit School of Music   1991 - 2004

Skills
Music Education, Music, Orchestral Music, Classical, Jazz, Classic Rock, Composition, Recording, Ensemble, Musical Theatre, Band, Sound, Musicians, Guitar, Songwriting, Rock, Blues, Studio Recording, Original Music, Improvisation, Violin, Concerts, Music Theory, Film, Theatre, Singing, Dance, Piano, Music Industry, Chamber Music, Vocal, Conducting, Performing Arts, Choral, Pianist, Music Production, Film Scoring, Finale, Orchestration, Contemporary Music, Bands, Rock Music

Education
DePaul University   1995 — 1999
MM, Music - Jazz Composition

Northern Illinois University   1980 — 1984
BA, Music

Buffalo Grove High School

Helen Eaton Helen Eaton Greater Philadelphia Area Details
Helen Eaton's Merit School of Music Experience July 2000 - October 2007
Job Executive Director at Settlement Music School
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Settlement Music School  August 2010 - Present
Chicago Children's Choir  October 2007 - August 2010
Merit School of Music   July 2000 - October 2007

Education
The University of Chicago   1994 — 2000
Master of Arts, Music History and Theory

The Juilliard School   1991 — 1994
Certificate of Viola Performance, Viola

University of Pennsylvania   1987 — 1991
Bachelor of Arts, French Language and Culture

Christopher Tiffany Christopher Tiffany Ann Arbor, Michigan Details
Christopher Tiffany's Merit School of Music Experience August 2010 - July 2014
Job Associate Director of Development, Foundation Relations at University of Michigan
Industry Fund-Raising
Experience
University of Michigan School of Education  August 2014 - Present
Merit School of Music   August 2010 - July 2014
Goodman Theatre  April 2007 - August 2010
Merit School of Music   November 2002 - March 2007
Ravenel & Associates, Inc.   September 1998 - August 2002

Skills
Grant Writing, Non-profits, Fundraising, Writing, Editing, Volunteer Management, Arts Administration, Research, Video Production, Performing Arts, Creative Writing, Public Speaking, Theatre, Philanthropy, Leadership, Non-profit..., Nonprofits, Strategic Planning

Education
Harvard University   1992 — 1994
Certificate - Dramaturgy, American Repertory Theatre Institute for Advanced Theatre Training

Montana State University-Bozeman   1987 — 1991
BA, English Literature

Jaclyn Sly Jaclyn Sly Chicago, Illinois Details
Jaclyn Sly's Merit School of Music Experience September 2013 - Present
Job Band Director at Merit School of Music
Industry Education Management
Experience
Merit School of Music   September 2013 - Present
Stoughton Public Schools  September 2007 - June 2013
Ralph C. Mahar Regional School  2006 - 2007

Skills
Teaching, Music Education, Music, Instrumental Music..., Singing, Music Theory, Public Speaking, Classical, Event Planning, Chamber Music, Conducting

Education
The Boston Conservatory   2009 — 2011
Master of Music Education, Music Education

University of Massachusetts, Amherst   2001 — 2006
Bachelor of Music, Music Education

Logan Massey Logan Massey Greater Chicago Area Details
Logan Massey's Merit School of Music Experience September 2009 - Present
Job Program Coordinator at Merit School of Music
Industry Music
Experience
Merit School of Music   September 2009 - Present
Chicago Symphony Orchestra  March 2009 - June 2009
Mecklenburg County Schools  August 2004 - June 2006

Education
DePaul University   2006 — 2008
Master of Music, Trumpet Performance

James Madison University   2000 — 2004
Bachelor's of Music, Music Education

Keith Kijek Keith Kijek Greater Chicago Area Details
Keith Kijek's Merit School of Music Experience 2001 - 2008
Job Accounting Manager at Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center
Industry Accounting
Experience
Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center   February 2009 - Present
Blackman Kallick  November 2008 - February 2009
Merit School of Music   2001 - 2008
H & S Media   2000 - 2001
Prime Air, Inc   1999 - 2000
Chicago Sun-Times  1977 - 1999
Sun-Times News Group  1977 - 1999

Skills
Accounting, Museums, Non-profits, Financial Reporting, Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, Budgeting, Quickbooks, Customer Service, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Data Analysis, Internal Controls, General Ledger, Payroll, GAAP, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Fundraising, Budgets, QuickBooks, Nonprofits, Year-end Close, Financial Analysis

Education
DePaul University
BS, Accounting

Agnieszka Rakhmatullaev Agnieszka Rakhmatullaev Houston, Texas Details
Agnieszka Rakhmatullaev's Merit School of Music Experience January 2011 - April 2012
Job Development Officer Houston Symphony
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Houston Symphony  September 2013 - Present
League of American Orchestras  June 2012 - June 2013
North Carolina Symphony  March 2013 - May 2013
San Francisco Symphony  September 2012 - March 2013
Aspen Music Festival and School  June 2012 - August 2012
Grant Park Music Festival  May 2008 - June 2012
Harris Theater for Music and Dance  January 2011 - May 2012
Erato Chamber Orchestra   January 2010 - May 2012
Illinois Symphony Orchestra  2006 - May 2012
Merit School of Music   January 2011 - April 2012

Skills
Arts Administration, Nonprofits, Performing Arts, Orchestral Music, Music, Classical, Violin, Music Education, Chamber Music, Operations, Fundraising, Grant Writing, Event Planning, Event Management, Special Projects, Artistic Programming, Festivals, Institutional Giving, Volunteer Management, Teaching, Art, Concerts, Opera, Contemporary Music, Fluent in English,...

Education
Georgetown University
Nonprofit Management Executive Leadership Certificate

City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College   2009 — 2009
Music Business Certificate, Music Business, Summer Semester

Roosevelt University   2005 — 2007
Master's in Orchestral Studies

University of Houston   2003 — 2005
Master's in Music, Violin Performance

Bilkent University   1998 — 2000
Violin Performance

Zipporah Robinson Zipporah Robinson Greater Chicago Area Details
Zipporah Robinson's Merit School of Music Experience November 2013 - April 2015
Job Administrative Support, Academic Advisement, Instructor, Musician
Industry Education Management
Experience
Zipporah Robinon   2013 - Present
Self-Employed  2013 - Present
Merit School of Music   November 2013 - April 2015
Chicago Commons  March 2014 - August 2014
Chicago Commons  March 2013 - June 2013
Northeastern Illinois University  2008 - October 2012
Northeastern Illinois University  May 2003 - April 2008
Self-Employed  1997 - 2005
Northeastern Illinois University  February 2001 - May 2003

Skills
Concert Production, Office Management, Office Administration, Career Counseling, Policies & Procedures, Resume Writing, Curriculum Design, Newsletters, Teaching, Music Education, Piano Education, Tutoring, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Access, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Publisher, Spanish, Violin, Orchestral Music, Music Industry, Music Theory, Voice Lessons, Music

Education
Northeastern Illinois University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities;

Jana Porter Jana Porter Greater Chicago Area Details
Jana Porter's Merit School of Music Experience August 2005 - February 2010
Job Reference and Instruction Librarian at Elgin Community College
Industry Libraries
Experience
Elgin Community College  March 2010 - Present
Independent Music Professional  1991 - Present
Merit School of Music   August 2005 - February 2010
Evangel University  August 2002 - August 2005
University of Kansas  August 2000 - August 2002
Division of Family Services  January 1992 - December 1993

Skills
Music, Trumpet, Piano, Classical, Guitar, Music Performance, Library, Research, Web Design, Orchestral Music, Music Theory, Music Education, Chamber Music, Customer Service, Music History, Teaching, Libraries, Information Literacy, Editing, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Higher Education, Microsoft Office, Library Science

Education
Emporia State University   2001 — 2004
Masters of Library Science

University of Missouri-Kansas City   1994 — 1998
Masters of Music, Music Theory

Rice University   1987 — 1991
Bachelor of Music

Colleen Lennon Colleen Lennon Round Lake, Illinois Details
Colleen Lennon's Merit School of Music Experience 2001 - 2003
Job Independent Distributor
Industry Health, Wellness and Fitness
Experience
Reliv International  February 2015 - Present
Reliv  2006 - 2012
Boys & Girls Club of Lake County  October 2008 - August 2010
Starlight Children's Foundation  2007 - 2008
Kazuri Midwest   2003 - 2007
Merit School of Music   2001 - 2003
St. Joseph's Carondelet Child Center   1995 - 2001

Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Education

Remus Badea Remus Badea Greater Chicago Area Details
Remus Badea's Merit School of Music Experience 2004 - 2006
Job Director of American Music Institute / Violin/Viola Professor at Elmhurst College / Concertmaster of Southwest Sym Orch
Industry Music
Experience
Elmhurst College  2010 - Present
American Music Institute  2006 - Present
Southwest Symphony Orchestra   2005 - Present
Merit School of Music   2004 - 2006

Skills
Music, Nonprofits, Event Planning, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Event Management, Public Relations, Social Media, Music Industry, Music Education, Entertainment, Teaching, Music Production, Grant Writing, Volunteer Management, Strategic Planning, Arts Administration, Singing, Community Outreach

Education
University of Cincinnati   1998 — 2000
Masters of Music, Violin Performance

University of Cincinnati   1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Music, Violin Performance

Elena Doubovitskaya Elena Doubovitskaya Greater Chicago Area Details
Elena Doubovitskaya's Merit School of Music Experience June 2010 - Present
Job Piano Department Chair and Chamber Music faculty at the Merit School of Music, Chicago
Industry Music
Experience
Merit School of Music   June 2010 - Present

Skills
Piano, Classical, Arts Administration, Teaching, Performing Arts, Pianist, Curriculum Development, Chamber Music, Music Education, Orchestral Music, Ensemble, Higher Education, Music, Festivals, Coaching, Curriculum Design, Concerts, Recitals

Education
Northwestern University   2005 — 2011
Doctor of Music, Piano Performance

Manhattan School of Music   2001 — 2002
Professional Studies Diploma, Piano Performance

Manhattan School of Music   1999 — 2001
Master of Music, Piano Performance

Уральская Государственная Консерватория / Ural State Conservatory   1992 — 1997
Bachelor of Music, Piano Performance

Tver College of Music, Russia
Diploma in Piano Performance and Piano Pedagogy

Olivia Rudolph Olivia Rudolph Greater Chicago Area Details
Olivia Rudolph's Merit School of Music Experience August 2012 - October 2014
Job Property Administrator at ColliersInternational
Industry Commercial Real Estate
Experience
Colliers-International  October 2014 - Present
Merit School of Music   August 2012 - October 2014
1st Executive Appraisal Services   February 2010 - September 2012
Law Office of Kent Heitzinger   April 2009 - February 2010
Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants  2004 - 2008
Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants  2004 - 2008

Education
DePaul University
BA

Rowaida Hormiz, CPA Rowaida Hormiz, CPA Greater Chicago Area Details
Rowaida Hormiz, CPA's Merit School of Music Experience July 2007 - June 2013
Job Accountant at Symphony Post Acute Network
Industry Hospital & Health Care
Experience
Alden Management Group   June 2013 - April 2015
Merit School of Music   July 2007 - June 2013
Merit School of Music   October 2007 - 2011

Skills
QuickBooks, Financial Analysis, GAAP, Journal Entries, Financial Statements, Accruals, Fixed Assets, Great Plains Software, General Ledger, Bank Reconciliation, Tax Preparation, Account Reconciliation, Variance Analysis, Year-end Close, US GAAP, Revenue Recognition, CPA

Education
University of Illinois at Chicago   2003 — 2007
Bachelor's degree, Accounting

Sarah (Wallace) Magner Sarah (Wallace) Magner Chicago, Illinois Details
Sarah (Wallace) Magner's Merit School of Music Experience July 2009 - August 2010
Job Associate at Trexin
Industry Management Consulting
Experience
Trexin   May 2015 - Present
Aon  January 2013 - May 2015
Aon  July 2011 - December 2012
University of Richmond  October 2007 - April 2011
University of Richmond  September 2007 - April 2011
Merit School of Music   July 2009 - August 2010
WorldChicago  May 2010 - July 2010

Skills
Research, Access, PowerPoint, Data Analysis, Public Speaking, Requirements Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Nonprofits, Data Entry, Analysis, Microsoft Office, Database Management, Communication Written, Meeting Deadlines, Functional Testing, Test Scripts, Project Management, Process Improvement, Treasury Systems

Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business   2014 — 2016
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Management Information Systems, General

University of Richmond   2007 — 2011
BA and BSBA, Leadership Studies, Business Administration

Warsaw School of Economics   2009 — 2009

Joo Yun Preece Joo Yun Preece Grand Rapids, Michigan Details
Joo Yun Preece's Merit School of Music Experience 2009 - 2011
Job Director & Faculty at Faulkner Chamber Music Festival
Industry Music
Experience
Faulkner Chamber Music Festival   2007 - Present
Music Institute of Chicago  2011 - 2011
Merit School of Music   2009 - 2011

Skills
Chamber Music, Violin, Arts Administration, Festivals, Orchestral Music, Music Education, Classical, Ensemble, Music, Music Theory

Education
Michigan State University   1996 — 2003
MM, Violin Performance

Eric Montzka Eric Montzka Greater Chicago Area Details
Eric Montzka's Merit School of Music Experience September 2010 - May 2012
Job Front End Web Developer at Cubicle Ninjas
Industry Computer & Network Security
Experience
Cubicle Ninjas  June 2013 - Present
Eric Montzka   June 2008 - Present
Merit School of Music   September 2010 - May 2012

Skills
HTML, jQuery, Wordpress, Blogging, CSS, Drums, Front-end, Git, Google Analytics, Graphic Design, HTML 5, Music, Photoshop, Recording, SEO, Social Media, Web Design, Web Development, WordPress, XHTML

Education
Northern Illinois University   1985 — 1991
Bachelor's, Percussion Performance

Jonathan Wooding Jonathan Wooding Greater Pittsburgh Area Details
Jonathan Wooding's Merit School of Music Experience September 2009 - June 2010
Job Director of Music Ministries at Holy Child Roman Catholic Parish
Industry Music
Experience
Holy Child Roman Catholic Parish   Minister of MusicEpiscopal Church of St. BenedictSeptember 2009 - June 2010
Merit School of Music   September 2009 - June 2010
Pleasant Hills Community Presbyterian Church   February 2007 - June 2009

Education
Duquesne University   2002 — 2006
Baccalaureate, Music Technology

Elizabeth Basta Elizabeth Basta Greater Chicago Area Details
Elizabeth Basta's Merit School of Music Experience October 1998 - April 2007
Job Singer, Voice Teacher, Tutor
Industry Education Management
Experience
Voice Teacher  September 1996 - Present
ACT Prep Tutor; English, Reading, Writing, History Tutor   October 2003 - Present
Tutoring Club of Bartlett   November 2003 - August 2013
Merit School of Music   October 1998 - April 2007

Skills
Tutoring, Teaching, Singing, Composition, Voice Lessons, Opera, Piano, Musical Theatre, Music Theory, Vocal Coaching, Classical, Ensemble, Music, Choral, Performing Arts, Vocal, Music Education

Education
Roosevelt University
Bachelor's of Music, CCPA (formerly CMC), Vocal Performance/With Honors

Monica Lugo Monica Lugo Chicago, Illinois Details
Monica Lugo's Merit School of Music Experience October 2010 - Present
Job Upper Strings Department Chair & Director of the Alegre Strings Program at Merit School of Music
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Merit School of Music   October 2010 - Present

Skills
Administration, Arts Administration, Classroom, Coaching, Community Development, Community Outreach, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Higher Education, Music Theory, Non-profit..., Performing Arts, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Program Evaluation, Music Education, Orchestral Music, Research, Teaching, Classical, Nonprofits

Education
Peabody Institute of Music   2000 — 2002
Master, Violin Performance

Florida International University   1997 — 2000
Bachelor of Music, Violin Performance

Claudia Eisen Flack Claudia Eisen Flack Greater Chicago Area Details
Claudia Eisen Flack's Merit School of Music Experience September 2010 - Present
Job Faculty, Instrumental Music and Private Lesson Programs at Merit School of Music
Industry Music
Experience
Merit School of Music   September 2010 - Present
Access Contemporary Music   January 2009 - Present
McKinsey & Company  January 1990 - June 2002
Young & Rubicam  September 1983 - December 1989

Skills
Music Education, Music Performance, Piano Education, Management Consulting, Marketing Strategy, Advertising, Higher Education, Event Planning, Music, Performing Arts, Strategy

Education
Roosevelt University   2003 — 2008
Bachelor of Music, Piano Performance

Wharton Business School   1981 — 1983
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing

Barnard College   1977 — 1979
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics

Brian Beach Brian Beach La Grange Park, Illinois Details
Brian Beach's Merit School of Music Experience March 2007 - Present
Job Faculty at the Chicago High School for the Arts
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Merit School of Music   March 2007 - Present
Chicago High School for the Arts  August 2009 - October 2013

Skills
Music Theory, Violin, Viola, Teaching, Higher Education, Music History

Education
The University of Memphis   2001 — 2005
B.M., Violin Performance

Indiana University Bloomington
Individualized Instrumental Instruction (Violin)

Dr. Carl L. Lawson, Sr. Dr. Carl L. Lawson, Sr. Frankfort, Illinois Details
Dr. Carl L. Lawson, Sr.'s Merit School of Music Experience January 1983 - May 2004
Job President at Que Consulting Incorporation
Industry Education Management
Experience
Que Consulting Incorporation   January 2004 - Present
Que Consulting Incorporation   January 2004 - Present
Chicago Public Schools  June 1991 - June 2004
Merit School of Music   January 1983 - May 2004

Skills
Music, Music Theory, Performing Arts, Concerts, Ensemble, Orchestral Music, Music Education, Arts Administration, Musical Theatre, Composition, Musicians, Brass, Piano, Classical, Conducting, Band, Jazz Improvisation, Pianist, Vocal, Educational Staff..., Redesigning Public..., instruction on teaching..., Subjects, Special Education staff...

Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale   1984 — 1990
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Administration of Special Education

Chicago State University   1981 — 1983
Master of Science (M.S.), Special Education and Teaching

VanderCook College of Music   1979 — 1981
Master in Music Education(M.M.), Music

Chicago State University   1967 — 1970
Bachelor's of Science, Music Teacher Education

Edward Ned Bowen Edward Ned Bowen Greater Nashville Area Details
Edward Ned Bowen's Merit School of Music Experience June 2013 - August 2013
Job Student at Vanderbilt University
Industry Music
Experience
Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management  May 2015 - June 2015
Merit School of Music   June 2013 - August 2013

Skills
Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Digital Photography, Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Customer Service, Photoshop, Recording

Education
Vanderbilt University   2014 — 2017
Bachelor's Degree, Economics

Belmont University   2013 — 2014
Music Business