Our Staff

Dr Hang Yin is a classical guitarist and educator originally from China. Over the past years, he has performed at major venues, including Spivey Hall, the Coca-Cola Space Science Center, and Auburn University. In 2020, he contributed his guitar skills at Rose Hill Church, and upon returning to China in 2021, he successfully held a […]

Dr. Curt Christensen is a 1986 graduate of The Juilliard School where he earned both a Bachelor of Music and Master of Music degrees in trumpet performance. He studied with William Vacchiano, Principal Trumpeter of The New York Philharmonic, Mel Broiles, Principal Trumpeter of The Metropolitan Opera, and with Donald Green, Principal Trumpeter of The […]

Dr. Huai-En Tsai currently the principal trombonist at Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra of Washington, Dr. Huai-En Tsai enjoys his career of being a solo, chamber and orchestral musician as well as a scholar and music teacher. He performed with top-notch artists including members of Vienna Philharmonic, Boston Symphony, New York Philharmonic, National Symphony, Pittsburgh Symphony, […]

Fernando began his musical exploration on guitar at the age of 14 under the tutelage of our very own Wayne Estes. He made the jump to bass guitar two years later after seeing Victor Wooten play with Bela Fleck & the Flectones. Through Wayne, he began playing with the high school jazz band and learned […]

The musical journey of Brian Cambrel began early, in his hometown of Woodbridge, Virginia. At age 12, he learned to play the clarinet as part of his middle school band. After entering high school, Brian discovered a true passion for musical composition and arrangement, which propelled him into further study. In college, Brian picked up […]

Tanya is thrilled to become a part of the Catoctin School of Music community! She was born and raised in Loudoun County, VA, and currently resides in Hamilton. Tanya earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Musical Theater from Lees-McRae College and has been performing professionally for many years. She continues to be an active […]

Dr. Eunji Park has appeared as a soloist, chamber musician, accompanist, and piano instructor. She holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree and Master of Music degree in piano performance from the Catholic University of America and a Bachelor of Music degree in piano performance from the University of Seoul. She studied with pianist Jung-Hwa […]

Zoey Lamb studied at George Mason University, completing degree work in both music education and flute performance. During her time at Mason, she performed with the Mason Symphonic Band, Mason Wind Symphony, and Mason Orchestra. Additionally, Zoey has performed in masterclasses with Leah Arsenault Barrick, Marianne Gedigian and Christopher Chaffee. Along with work in flute […]

Zachary Whitaker graduated from the Shenandoah Conservatory with a B.M. in Cello Performance and later received a Masters of Music in Cello Performance from George Mason University. Throughout Zachary’s cello career, he has had the opportunity to perform with musicians such as Robert deMaine, Amit Peled, Nurit Bar-Josef, and film composer Hans Zimmer. In addition, […]

Dr. Shu-Ting Yao began her music study with violin and piano at the age of seven. She holds Bachelor of Music degree in Performance and Education from National Taipei University of Education (NTUE), Master of Music Degree from Peabody Conservatory and the Professional Study Diploma from Mannes College of Music in New York City. She […]

T.J. Maistros is an award-winning percussionist who offers Catoctin Music students the benefits of his training at some of America’s foremost music education institutions, appearances at high-profile venues with world-class performers, and experience preparing for and participating in a top-rated high-school band program and numerous honors ensembles. T.J. received his Master’s in Percussion Performance from […]

Dr. Tara Planeta holds a PhD in Educational Leadership and earned her Master’s Degree in Violin Performance with Orchestral Emphasis from Arizona State University in 2003. She has also studied Suzuki and Traditional Pedagogy for numerous years with renowned pedagogues, and her own teaching style similarly reflects a strong emphasis on theory and technique. Dr. […]

Rosemary Williams’ musical journey began at CSM, where she took lessons on clarinet and piano when she was in high school. Rosemary now holds a Bachelor of Music in clarinet performance from James Madison University; in addition, she took a number of graduate-level music classes at Yale University while pursuing a Master’s degree in liturgy. […]

As a violinist, and violist, Patrick Shaughnessy has played in numerous ensembles from orchestral to chamber. As an orchestral violinist, Mr. Shaughnessy has played in Pensacola Symphony, Opera, and Ballet. He has also played with the Tallahassee Symphony, Hingham Symphony, Hanover Chamber Orchestra, Boston Civic Symphony, and The Loudoun Symphony Orchestra. In the fall of […]

Matthew Ogden teaches bassoon and voice at The Catoctin School of Music in Leesburg VA, where he also serves as the Operations Manager. Matthew also serves as Associate Director of Music at the historic Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Georgetown, Washington DC, and is the adjunct professor of bassoon at Mount Saint Mary’s University in […]

Katie Parcelli is a native of Leesburg, VA and has been playing guitar for 14 years. She is an alumnus of CSM, having studied with Wayne Estes and Patrick Fritz during her middle school and high school years. Katie earned her Bachelor of Music in Guitar Performance, with a concentration in Pedagogy, from the Blair […]

Mr. Mann has studied rock, jazz, and classical guitar since the age of fourteen. He graduated from Rowan University with a BA in music performance in 2008 under the tutelage of Joe and Kathleen Mayes and in 2011 graduated from Shenandoah University with a Master degree in music performance where he studied with Dr. Glenn […]

Alyssa Cowell has been singing most of her life. After a recommendation from the most excellent Pamela Potts of Loudoun County High School, she started private vocal training as a freshman in high school under the tutelage of Jennifer Gilmer, while taking as many choral classes LCHS would allow. After high school, Alyssa studied under […]

Wayne is the founder/creator of CSM and he is super blessed, humbled and grateful to have been placed here at the very beginning of The Catoctin School of Music (formerly Wayne’s World). I absolutely love playing music, teaching music, reading music, recording and am so thrilled that I can share this simple joy everyday…MUSIC. Besides […]

CSM Owner, Jennene Estes is a native Northern Virginia music educator/performer residing in Leesburg, VA since March, 1992, when she wed Mr. Wayne! Jennene is the perpetual, lifelong re-educator! Undergrad in Music-JMU; MBA- SU; Ed.S GWU; Certified Teacher – Music Together. Jennene started teaching private music lessons in 1989 and her students have done many […]