Andrew Russo | russoac@lemoyne.edu | www.russocentral.com
Grammy-nominated pianist Andrew Russo has made a name for himself through his work with many of today’s leading composers in the United States and Europe. His career has unfolded around the globe, with appearances in New York, Paris, Los Angeles, Tokyo, Moscow, St. Petersburg, Rome, Leipzig, Munich, Brussels and London.
At Le Moyne: Artistic Director of Music; Artist-in-Residence; Director, Le Moyne College Chamber Orchestra
Todd Hobin | todd@toddhobin.com
Todd Hobin is still rocking! He performs with the legendary Todd Hobin Band, with five albums to their credit and tours with the Beach Boys, Kinks and Allman Brothers to name a few. He writes, produces and directs TV and radio commercials at Hobin Studios and produces for artists in all musical genres from Rock to Country.
At Le Moyne: Managing Director of Music; Director, Le Moyne College Singers; Concertmaster, LCCO
JC Sanford | jcsanford@earthlink.net | home.earthlink.net/~jcsanford
Composer and trombonist JC Sanford completed his D.M.A. in Jazz Studies at New England
Conservatory. Increasingly in demand as a conductor, JC has led the Grammy-nominated John
Hollenbeck Large Ensemble and has his own New York City-based big band, the Sanford/Schumacher Sound Assembly.
At Le Moyne: Director of Jazz Studies; Director, Le Moyne College Wind Ensemble and Jazz Ensemble
Marc Mellits | mellits@mindspring.com | www.marcmellits.com
Composer Marc Mellits studied at the Eastman School of Music, Yale School of Music, Cornell University and Tanglewood. He is one of the leading American composers of his generation, enjoying many performances throughout the U.S., Canada and Europe by ensembles such as the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, Kronos String Quartet and many more.
At Le Moyne: Instructor, Music Theory and Music History
Ed Ruchalski | edward.ruchalski@gmail.com
Composer and guitarist Ed Ruchalski received his B.F.A. in Music Composition at SUNY Fredonia and his Masters in Music at the University of Miami, Florida. His compositions have been performed at Lincoln Center, Mass MOCA, Miller Theatre, the Everson Museum and at the Festival of Miami by such artists as the Bang on a Can All-Stars, Helen Boatwright and the Lavender Trio.
At Le Moyne: Instructor, Guitar
John Flaver | jaf1948@yahoo.com
Clarinetist John Flaver earned a B.M. from Temple University and a Master of Music Degree from the Catholic University of America. John is a former member of the United States Army Band, “Pershings Own” in Washington, D.C., the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra, and the Lake Placid Center Orchestra. John performs often as a member of The Highland Winds, based in Syracuse. John also served as a Visiting Lecturer in Clarinet at Ithaca College.
At Le Moyne: Instructor, Clarinet
Jeffrey Gray | jgray77@twcny.rr.com
Bass Trombonist Jeffrey Gray was appointed to the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra in 2000 and the Grant Park Orchestra in 2003. Mr. Gray studied at Bowling Green State University and The Juilliard School, and his teachers include Paul Hunt, Don Harwood, Joe Alessi, and Blair Bollinger. In 2000, Mr. Gray was the winner of the Donald Yaxley Solo Competition and the Lewis Van Haney Competition.
At Le Moyne: Instructor, Trombone
Carol Jacobe | cjacobe@twcny.rr.com
Carol Jacobe is a graduate of Syracuse University and has been a music educator for 36 years. In 2005 Ms. Jacobe received the Outstanding Choral Director award from Civic Morning Musicals, the Outstanding Vocal Music Educator Award from the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra, and Outstanding Jazz Educator Award from the Syracuse Jazz Fest.
At Le Moyne: Director, The Jazzuits; Instructor, Voice
Robert Allen | r.j.allen10@gmail.com
Tenor Robert Allen has appeared on concert, opera, and recital stages across Central and Northern New York, New England, and as far south as Sarasota, Florida. He has performed roles for the Syracuse Opera, Oswego Opera, Ithaca Opera and the Empire Opera Theater. He is also a frequent soloist with the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra.
At Le Moyne: Instructor, Voice
Jerry M. Exline | exlinejm@lemoyne.edu
Jerry M. Exline received his Ph.D. from the Eastman School of Music and has served for many years as a collaborative accompanist for professional singers. Jerry is also a member of the board of directors for Civic Morning Musicals and is a member of the Bearcat Jazz Band.
At Le Moyne: Instructor, Piano
