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Alessandro Tenorio-Bucci
• Clarinet & Beginning Saxophone - Virtual & In-store Lessons
Alessandro Tenorio-Bucci is an active freelance clarinetist and educator
in the Chicagoland area. He holds a Bachelor's and Master's degree in
clarinet performance from DePaul University.
His major teachers include Larry Combs, Stephen Williamson, and Julie DeRoche. Alessandro has served on the faculty of Illinois Wesleyan University and has performed with several groups including the Wheaton Municipal Band, Chicago Composers Orchestra, and Quad Cities Symphony, and is on the substitute list for the Milwaukee Symphony.
His major teachers include Larry Combs, Stephen Williamson, and Julie DeRoche. Alessandro has served on the faculty of Illinois Wesleyan University and has performed with several groups including the Wheaton Municipal Band, Chicago Composers Orchestra, and Quad Cities Symphony, and is on the substitute list for the Milwaukee Symphony.
Days Available:
Monday & Saturday
Ages:
5-Adult
Price per lesson:
Price:
$30.00
John Springbrunn
• Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Saxophone, Flute - Virtual & In-store Lessons
John retired after 32 years as a high school band and orchestra director where he also taught piano, AP music theory, and jazz band. He has a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Music Education and is president of the Illinois chapter of Phi Beta Mu, an international organization that honors outstanding band directors.
He is a former member of the Fox Valley Concert Band and is currently the founder, musical arranger and leader of the Chicago Tribute Anthology--a festival band that performs throughout the Midwest.
He is a former member of the Fox Valley Concert Band and is currently the founder, musical arranger and leader of the Chicago Tribute Anthology--a festival band that performs throughout the Midwest.
Days Available:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Ages:
5-Adult
Price per lesson:
Price:
$36.00
Mary Kate Newman
• Flute, Piano & Voice - In-store Lessons
Mary Kate Newman studied Music Education and Performance at Washington State University and received her B.A. in Theatre at Lewis University. She has been teaching piano, flute, voice and drama for over 20 years, and received recognition from the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS).
She has numerous music and theatrical credits, and has performed on the stages of Chicago’s Civic Opera House, Milwaukee’s Pabst Theatre and Seattle’s Benaroya Hall, to name a few. Mary Kate has performed both professionally and within the community for over 30 years. She lives in Naperville with her husband (Matt), her daughter (Lyric), and her 2 dogs (Fauci and Porter).
Days Available:
Tuesday
Ages:
5-Adult
Price per lesson:
Price:
$30.00
Troy Smith
• Clarinet & Guitar - Virtual & In-store Lessons
Troy Smith graduated from Lake Forest College in 2024 with degrees in music and neuroscience. A multi-instrumentalist since age ten, he plays clarinet, saxophone, and guitar, and has performed in numerous ensembles.
Troy has taught clarinet and music theory, collaborated with composer James M. Stephenson, and premiered his own composition with a live performance he conducted.
His interests span classical to heavy metal, with a special focus on microtonal and xenharmonic music.
Troy has taught clarinet and music theory, collaborated with composer James M. Stephenson, and premiered his own composition with a live performance he conducted.
His interests span classical to heavy metal, with a special focus on microtonal and xenharmonic music.
Days Available:
Tuesday & Saturday
Ages:
11-Adult
Price per lesson:
Price:
$30.00