Faculty

Department: conservatory

Dean Lee Cioppa
Dean, Conservatory of Music
An experienced arts and higher education administrator, Lee Cioppa has combined a commitment to data-driven decision making with a passion for collaboration and innovation throughout her career.
Ear Training
Dr. Fernández is the Director of Music and Organist at Holy Family Catholic Church, University Organist at California Lutheran University, and Artistic Director of the Glendale Youth Symphony.
Humanities
Dr. Frane earned his Ph.D. in psychology, with an emphasis in cognitive neuroscience, from the University of California, Los Angeles.
Clarinet Faculty, Music Director and Conductor, Colburn Orchestra
Strives for “total musicianship” and  has won the acclaim of both critics and audiences alike
Cello and Chamber Music Faculty
Clive Greensmith has held the position of principal cellist of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and was the cellist of the Tokyo String Quartet for fourteen years.
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Orchestral Repertoire for Cello
Cellist Ben Hong currently serves as Associate Principal Cello of the Los Angeles Philharmonic.