
Bill Mercier
Voice
Bill Mercier has recently relocated to the area from Vermont where he was Adjunct Professor of Music/Voice at Castleton University. He is dedicated to helping students find their voice and developing their authentic style. His musical background includes a great deal of performing in oratorios, choral and orchestral concerts, small vocal ensembles, musical theater, and […]
Jae Mora
Violin
Jae is a violinist who started at Ellsworth at the young age of six years old. She has experience being concertmaster during her senior year of high school, and also performed with the Maryland Symphony Orchestra in a Side-by-Side performance. She has lots of tutoring experience, enjoys teaching, and has been playing violin for over […]
Shelly
Piano
Shelly has been playing piano for over 40 years, and still enjoys it as much if not more than when she first started. She has taught piano lessons for several years, and currently leads the music at her church in Winchester, VA. She loves watching students learn the concepts and discipline of piano, and looks […]
Teri Cannava
Piano
Teri is a graduate of the University of New Hampshire with a degree in music education. She recently moved here from Colorado where she taught music in a private school, as well as piano instruction in the home, for over 20 years. As a Kindergarten through sixth grade music educator, Teri directed major musicals for […]
Andy Tucker
Woodwinds & Brass
Clarinet, flute, alto sax, trumpet, trombone, oboe, percussion, and tuba Andy Tucker is a Ranson, WV native who specializes in percussion instruments. During his undergraduate studies, he attended Robert’s Wesleyan University and obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Education. Andy has been playing many instruments for over 30 years and continues to teach […]
Sophia Alvini-Moore
Cello, Bass
Sophia Alvini-Moore is a cello teacher and performer in the greater Winchester area. They are currently studying Cello Performance and Pedagogy at the Shenandoah Conservatory with renowned teacher and cellist Julian Schwarz. Whether playing solo, in chamber ensembles, or in an orchestra, cello is their passion. They have played in several orchestras including the Shenandoah […]
Steve Valentine
Guitar & Bass
Steve is a graduate of Shepherd University with a degree in classical guitar performance. At George Mason University, he studied with Larry Snitzler who was an student of Andres Segovia. Steve also studied with Gerry Kunkel and Dave Reynolds, at Shepherd. Although Steve is a specialist in classical guitar, he also teaches folk, blues, and […]
Doug Thompson
Trombone & Low Brass
Doug teaches trombone, trumpet, and euphonium at Ellsworth School of Music. He studied Music Education at Indiana University of PA. While there, he performed with the Pittsburgh Symphony. He now plays with Charles Washington Symphony Orchestra, Clark County Community Band and Yesterday Swing Orchestra. Doug also directs the Directs the Ellsworth Music High School Brass […]
Jordan Siwek
Piano
Born and raised in NYC, Jordan has been playing piano nonstop for 25 years. When Jordan was 10, he played Gavroche in Les Miserables on Broadway. As a songwriter, Jordan’s songs focus on turning darkness into light and bringing positive messages of unity and hope to a divided world. His critically acclaimed debut album, Sun […]
Patrick E. Lowry
Guitar, Jazz Theory, Woodwind Specialist & Various Folk Instruments
Pat Lowry graduated from the University of Miami, Florida where he studied woodwinds and piano and received a Bachelor of Music in Music Merchandising. Pat has managed stores for Veneman Music in Silver Spring, Rockville, and Bethesda, MD and Springfield, VA. His favorite color is chartreuse. Was the manager of the instrument department of Dale […]
Jeff Kauffman
Guitar
Jeff has been teaching guitar since the 1970’s. He is an experienced performer as well as a recording techniques and equipment specialist. His bands (rock, reggae, jazz) perform all over the eastern panhandle and beyond. Jeff’s students enjoy learning a variety of genres and eventually start to perform in our Rockn’ rolcitals and form their […]
Janet Hinzman
Piano, Organ & Voice
Janet is a graduate from B.B.C in Springfield, Montana with a music degree in organ and piano. She has taught in private and public schools in Indiana and is currently the director for Shenandoah Junction Enlarged United Methodist Charge. She is available to teach on Monday, Thursday, and Friday.
Bridget Ellsworth
Violin, Piano, Ukulele
Bridget Ellsworth, a Shepherdstown native, is an accomplished musician, teacher, and children’s performer. A graduate of The Duke Ellington School of the Arts and SUNY Purchase, Bridget has years of experience with learning and sharing music. Bridget recently moved back to WV after spending 14 years teaching in NYC. As an educator she knows how […]
Shannon Bielski
Violin, Voice, Beginning Piano & Beginning Guitar
Shannon Bielski began her musical journey at age seven with her first instrument, the piano. The next year, she began playing her favorite instrument, the violin. When Shannon was thirteen, she began to learn the art of Bluegrass Fiddle, taking lessons with the phenomenal Rickie Simpkins. Her live musical performances began at age fourteen with […]
Heather Austin-Stone
Violin
Heather is currently the Concertmaster of the Two Rivers Chamber Orchestra, the Assistant Concertmaster with the Maryland Symphony Orchestra in Hagerstown, MD, and a section 1st violinist with the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra. She has freelanced with the Fairfax Symphony, Prince William Symphony and the Annapolis Symphony as well as playing in many locations around Washington, […]
David A. Asti
Banjo, Mandolin & Fiddle
David is an experienced professional musician. His substantial knowledge in a wide variety of music and instruments enables him to instruct beginners to advanced with great success. David is the main and original member of “The Hillbilly Gypsies. Aside from touring for many years they have performed on NPR: West Virginia Mountain Stage, PBS, Song […]