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      • Mr. Bobby Olson
      • Mr. Matthew Weber
      • Mr. Patrick McGuire
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      • Mrs. Jori Pulver-Settler
      • Mr. Javier Diaz
      • Mrs. Lea Langhoff
      • Mrs. Georgann Vetrano
      • Mr. David Marshall
      • Ms. Alyssa Burno
      • Mr. Brian Urquhart
      • Ms. Jessica Buehler
      • Ms. Kim Sass
      • Mrs. Jamie Dormody
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      • Illinois All State Theatre Production
      • Macy's Great American Marching Band
      • Midwest Young Artists Conservatory
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Private Instructors

We encourage all of our students to study privately. Students can take lesson during their class period as well. Students who plan to study music in college should absolutely be taking private lessons. We are building a list of instructors in the area that we recommend.
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**Please contact these teachers directly to find out about prices and scheduling. 
Woodwinds & All instrument Beginners
Jamie Dormody
(847) 644-2887
jamied621@hotmail.com
Flute
Veronika Dortch
(847) 356-1380
smiddortch@aol.com

Laurel Kaiser

(847) 540-1989
Jl89kaiser@gmail.com

Susan Mocarski
www.susanmocarski.com

Kris Peterson
(224) 321-6006
kris_ptrsn@yahoo.com

Cynara Pierzina
(815) 356-7464 – office
(815) 382-6569 – cell
cpierzina@encoremusicacademy.org
www.encoremusicacademy.org
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Marissa LeFevre 
(815) 236-0872
marissalefevre@gmail.com

Andrew Leitza
(815) 307-4487
​a.leitza1@gmail.co
Bassoon
Rich Stiles, Director of Bands Woodstock High School
rstiles@wcusd200.org

Madison Cardenas

madi.cardenas@att.net
Clarinet
Timothy Graf
(815) 814-5909
timothyjgraf@gmail.com

Sara Eikenberry
sara.eikenberry@gmail.com
Saxophone
Bryan Polacek
773-412-1292

​bryanpolacek@gmail.co
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Trumpet
Glenn Eikenberry
geikenberry@d56.org ​

Brendan Frank

www.brendanfrank.com

Lou Thoms
​K_and_L@sbcglobal.net 
(847) 223-1453

Stephen Wadsack (online lessons)
​stephenwadsack@gmail.com 

stephenwadsack.com

Ed Suh
​(847) 376-075​
French Horn
Russ Henning
wotlhorn@comcast.net

Brenda Kublank
(847) 367-7790
bkublank@gmail.com
LOW BRass
Lou Thoms - Trombone
​K_and_L@sbcglobal.net 
(847) 223-1453

Alec Mawrence
tubamawrence@gmail.com
Percussion
Jake Fromkin
(224) 688-6807
jfromkin1@gmail.com

Anthony Jay Houston
(815) 685-5989
anthony@AJHvibes.com
AJHvibes.com

Brian "Choppy" Massimo
(847) 775-9669
choppy3@att.net
www.MassimoMallets.com

Matt Potts
(815) 245-3624 
mpotts@cultureartsmusic.com
​
cultureartsmusic.org

Bret Sher
​www.bretsher.com

Austin Koziol (traveling teacher)
​Groovi.drummer@gmail.com ​​
Piano
Anne Rice
(847) 546-6221
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Jonathan Cruz (speaks Spanish)
(847) 293-2523
jcruzpiano@yahoo.com
jonathancruzpiano.com
​
Laurel Kaiser
(847) 540-1989
Jl89kaiser@gmail.com
GUITAR
Jonny Untch, Director of Bands Antioch High School (Summers Only)
jonathan.untch@chsd117.org 

Brendan Frank
www.brendanfrank.com
Bass
Rolan Velasquez
(847)254-9222
​rv862002@yahoo.com
Strings
Susan Mocarski - Violin, Viola, Cello
www.susanmocarski.com
VOICE
Daina Fischer
(847) 732-0630 
dainafischermezzo@gmail.com

Kathy Szamocki
(224) 321-6046
 lovetoteachvoice@gmail.com ​
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  • Schools
    • Round Lake High School >
      • Bands >
        • Concert Bands
        • Percussion
        • Marching Panthers >
          • General Information
          • Drumline & Front Ensemble
          • Color Guard
        • Jazz Band I & II
        • Basketball Band
        • Honors Option
      • Choirs >
        • Curricular Choirs
        • A Capella Choirs
      • Calendar
      • Student Awards
      • Tri-M
      • Guard
      • ILMEA >
        • Band Auditions
        • Choir Auditions
        • Jazz Auditions
        • Competition Contest
        • Future Music Educator Seminar
      • Events >
        • 8th Grade Basketball Band Night
        • All District Festivals
        • Awards Banquet
        • Milestones & Masterworks
        • Middle School Football Night
        • SpinFest
        • Spring Musical
        • Variety Show
        • Winter Spectacular
      • Alumni >
        • Alumni Merchandise
        • Alumni Updates
        • Homecoming Alumni Performance
        • Basketball Band Alumni Night
      • Previous Trips >
        • New Orleans 2019
        • DisneyWorld 2016-2017
        • Nashville 2014-2015
    • John T. Magee Middle School >
      • Bands >
        • Handbook >
          • Values & Expectations
          • Fees & Supplies
          • Performances & Attendance Policy
          • Common Questions
        • Events >
          • JTMMS Band Calendar
          • Middle School Football Band Night
          • Chili Supper
          • Winter Concert
          • All District Band Festival
          • Spring Concert
        • Ensembles >
          • Concert Band
          • Symphonic Band
          • Buehlman Band
          • Jazz Band
        • Resources
        • 8th Grade to High School Transition
      • Choir
    • Round Lake Middle School >
      • General Music
      • Bands >
        • RLMS Band Calendar
        • RLMS Band Student Resource Folder
        • Concert Band
        • Symphonic Band
        • Buehlman Band
        • Percussion
        • Jazz Band
      • Choirs >
        • RLMS Choir Student Resource Folder
        • Media
    • 5th Grade Band >
      • Current Member Information
      • Calendar
      • Future Members
      • Frequently Asked Questions
  • About the Program
    • Support Our Program
    • Mission
    • Values
    • System+Spirit=Success
    • Faculty >
      • Mr. Michael J. West
      • Mr. Bobby Olson
      • Mr. Matthew Weber
      • Mr. Patrick McGuire
      • Mr. Charles Stonehill
      • Mrs. Jori Pulver-Settler
      • Mr. Javier Diaz
      • Mrs. Lea Langhoff
      • Mrs. Georgann Vetrano
      • Mr. David Marshall
      • Ms. Alyssa Burno
      • Mr. Brian Urquhart
      • Ms. Jessica Buehler
      • Ms. Kim Sass
      • Mrs. Jamie Dormody
  • Resources
    • Instrument Information >
      • Instrument Rentals & Purchasing
      • Brass & Woodwind Supplies
      • Percussion Supplies
    • Student Account Request Form
    • Music Stores
    • Private Lessons >
      • Benefits of Private Lessons
      • Private Instructors
      • Lesson Scholarships
    • Summer Music Camps
    • Classroom Tools >
      • Canvas
      • Charms
      • Remind
    • Opportunties >
      • All-American Marching Band
      • Audition for a Drum Corps
      • Audition for a Winter Guard
      • Bands of America Rose Bowl Parade Honor Band
      • Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra
      • Honors Ensembles at Music for All National Festival
      • Illinois All State Theatre Production
      • Macy's Great American Marching Band
      • Midwest Young Artists Conservatory
    • Major in Music
  • Store
  • Fine Arts Boosters