Faculty
Piano Faculty, Chamber Music Faculty
Israeli pianist Rina Dokshitsky gave her first solo appearance at age 13, performing Mendelssohn’s Piano Concerto No. 1 with the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra.
Director, Children's Chorus, Youth Chorus, and Colburn Concert Choir. Voice Faculty.
In 2021 Mr. Dunn won the American Prize in Composition for "Requiem" from The Mass for the Unarmed Child and was named in the Top 10 Classical Music and Jazz performances of 2021 by the Chicago Tribune.
Colburn-tonebase Piano Seminar Faculty
Jarred Dunn has been described by critics as “a piano sound-colour magician” (Muzikos Barai, Vilnius), “evocative and mystical” (New York Classical Music), "technically perfect" (Belarusian First Radio), and “a virtuoso with the most exquisite touch” (Freethought Today, Madison). Mr. Dunn is featured on the 2018 CBC Top 30 Under 30: Hot Canadian Classical Musicians (CBC) and has hosted CBC’s This is My Music. He is currently on the Faculty of McGill University Schulich School of Music and Alumni Committee of the Aspen Music Festival and School.
ESOL Instructor
Jessica earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Applied Linguistics from the University of California, Los Angeles, and her Master of Arts degree in Teaching English as a Second Language from California State University, Northridge, she has cultivated a deep understanding of language acquisition and pedagogy.
Music Theory and Aural Skills Faculty
Michaela Eremiášová is a composer working across opera, concert music, film, television, and interdisciplinary performance. Over the past two decades, her artistic practice has been defined by collaboration across genres and traditions, and by a commitment to creating music that speaks both to the stage and to contemporary media. Her career has been marked by commissions, performances, and recordings worldwide, as well as extensive contributions to film and television scoring for international platforms.
Piano Faculty, Chamber Music Faculty
Dr. Vanessa Fadial is a breathtaking pianist known for her warmth and collaborative spirit. Equally at home as a soloist and chamber musician, her endearing personality shines through all of her performances.