Faculty


Double Bass Faculty
A former member of the Rochester Philharmonic, Dallas Symphony, and Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, David is currently principal bass with the LA Opera Orchestra and Santa Barbara Chamber Orchestra.
Guitar Faculty
Erin has a passion for playing early plucked instruments and has performed with the early music ensemble, Ciaramella, and plays frequently with the Los Angeles based Delirium Musicum ensemble.
Guitar Faculty
Kenton Youngstrom, guitarist, composer, and educator is the first in a long line of prize-winning students of Jim Smith at the University of Southern California, where, while earning his Bachelor of Music and Master of Music degrees, he studied composition with Donald Crockett, arranging with Darniell Pershing, and film scoring with David Raksin.
Micah Yui smiling in front of a window.
Piano Faculty
Acclaimed Canadian pianist Micah Yui has appeared with orchestras, in recital, and as a chamber musician on three continents. She has performed for dignitaries of Japan and Canada and has been awarded three Canada Council Grants, the Edmonton Civic Award, and the Alberta Achievement Award.
Chan Ho Yun holding a violin and smiling in front of a window.
Violin Faculty
Dr. Yun is a member of Pi Kappa Lambda, Adjunct Professor of Violin at Claremont Graduate University, CEO and Co-Director of the Montecito International Music Festival, and teaches violin at the Colburn Community School of Performing Arts.
Provost
Dr. Zeisler was named Vice President of Programming and Partnerships in 2023, he will also serve as Interim Provost for the 2023-24 academic year.