Faculty


Conservatory faculty
Ben was chosen by Music Director Gustavo Dudamel for the position of Associate Principal Viola of the LA Philharmonic and previously held the position of Assistant Principal. In addition to his appearances with the LA Phil, Ullery has performed across the country and abroad in the role of Guest Principal Viola with the Chicago Symphony, Pittsburgh Symphony, Minnesota Orchestra, Detroit Symphony, St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, and Australian Chamber Orchestra.
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Chamber Faculty
Violist Kate Vincent's solo playing has been described as having “vivid color and palpable verve” (Fanfare Magazine).
Flute Faculty
Dynamic soloist, legendary orchestral and studio musician, celebrated jazz flutist, and an inspiration to countless students worldwide
Orchestral Repertoire (Violin)
Violinist Bing Wang joined the Los Angeles Philharmonic as associate concertmaster in 1994.
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Clarinet Faculty
Clarinetist William Wellwood received his MM from the Yale School of Music and his DMA from the University of Southern California. William H. Wellwood has performed in orchestras and chamber groups throughout the United States.
Viola Faculty
Dr. Minor Wetzel is passionate about teaching students of all levels. It is his goal to help each student find their innate gifts, as well as their unique technical challenges, and to help put them on an upward trajectory of development as players and artists.”