 Melk Music is proud to be
able to offer several studios for private lesson instruction by some of
Milwaukee's finest music teachers.Scheduling, availability, and rates can be obtained by contacting us at (414) 771-0900, or by e-mail. You may also contact the teacher directly. Names below are listed alphabetically. |
 Dr. Patricia Backhaus Trumpet Monday, Thursday, and Saturday lessons Pat is an internationally acclaimed trumpet and cornet soloist, and has been a successful private studio teacher for over twenty years. In 1997 she was awarded the Certificate of Excellence for studio music instruction by Milwaukee's Civic Music Association. She is an artist/clinician for the Getzen Company, and has performed with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, Milwaukee Ballet Orchestra, the Florentine Opera, Waukesha Symphony, and Racine Symphony. She is active in many professional organizations, has written extensively for many professional journals and magazines, and has produced three CDs of outstanding hymntune based literature. Visit my website... Tammy Enevold Clarinet Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday lessons Tammy has more than a decade of teaching experience, including Lawrence University, the University of Kentucky, Asbury College, and Wisconsin Lutherna College. Her bachelor's degree is from Lawrence University, and her master's degree is from the University of Kentucky at Lexington. She also holds a Ph-D in Musicology from the University of Kentucky. Mark Hoelscher Trombone, Baritone, and Tuba Monday through Thursday lessons Bass trombonist Mark Hoelscher freelances with ensembles in Milwaukee, Chicago, and Madison. A member of Chicago's Millar Brass Ensemble, he teaches at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, Concordia University, Carroll College, and Alverno College. He holds an undergraduate degree in music from Wichita State University, and a Master's Degree from Kent State University. Locally, he has performed with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, Milwaukee Ballet Orchestra, Present Music, Madison Symphony Orchestra, and the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra. Gerry Keene Trumpet Wednesday through Friday lessons Gerry is a freelance trumpet player in the Milwaukee area. His education includes a Bachelor of Music Degree from the Eastman School of Music, and a Master of Music Degree from the University of Nebraska. He is currently principal trumpet of the Festival City Symphony, and has played with numerous Milwaukee area ensembles, including the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, Bel Canto Chorus, and Bach Chamber Choir. He has also performed in the pit orchestra for touring Broadway productions, and is the leader of the Triton Brass, which performs regularly for wedding ceremonies and other festive occasions. Joe Kress Saxophone Monday through Saturday lessons Joe holds a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, and a Master of Music degree from The University of Michigan-Ann Arbor. He teaches in the School District of Waukesha, and is a member of the Knightwind Ensemble and the Knightwind Saxophone Quartet Visit my website... Chris Kuban Clarinet, Saxophone, Recorder Thursday and Friday lessons Chris has been a private music instructor since 1975, and currently is the Wisconsin Lutheran College staff instructor for clarinet and saxophone. He is active as a performer in a wide variety of ensembles in the area, and serves as a coach for the Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra's woodwind sectionals. Erwin Lackner Horn Saturday lessons Erwin's bachelor's degree is from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and his mater's degree is from the University of Illinois. He is currently the principal horn with the Racine Symphony Orchestra and Chamber Orchestra, and performs with the Wisconsin Horn Quartet. His performing experience includes the Waukesha Symphony Orchestra, Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, studios in the Chicago area, and the U.S. Air Force Band of the Midwest. He also has extensive public school teaching experience in Wisconsin and Illinois. Trombone,Trumpet and Low Brass Randall Scott Ruback has performed as principal trombone with the (RAI) Italian Radio and Television Orchestra of Rome; the Opera House "Giuseppe Verdi" in Trieste, Italy; and the Haifa Symphony Orchestra in Israel, among others. As a soloist on West German Radio, and Italian Radio and Television, a prize-winning composer, and conductor, he has recorded for movie, radio, television and disc. Other performances include the Hungarian Opera; Pennsylvania Ballet; Orchestra of Ancient Music, Rome; and the Spoleto Festival of Two Worlds. He has taught at eight colleges and universities. His students have achieved national recognition. He holds three degrees: a Graduate Certificate in Performance, and a M.M. in Trombone Performance from Northwestern University, and a B.M. in Trombone Performance from the Mannes College of Music. Dale Sayotovich Clarinet and Sax Thursday lessons Cindy Solfest-Wallis Flute Thursday lessons Cindy is the principal flute with the Skylight Opera Theatre and Wisconsin Wind Orchestra, and performs regularly with the Milwaukee Ballet Orchestra, Bel Canto Orchestra, and many other freelance appointments, including the Milwaukee Symphony, Waukesha Symphony, and Wisconsin Chamber Orchestras. She is on the faculty at Carroll College and Wisconsin Lutheran College, and has taught at the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music. She received her master's degree in performance from Michigan State University, where she was a Graduate Fellow. Scott Van Domelan Saxophone, Flute, and Clarinet Monday lessons Scott is currently on tour - he will not be giving lessons this summer. Scotts' degrees include a bachelor's degree from Lawrence University and a Master of Music from Michigan State University. In additions to his extensive performing experience in numerous professional big bands and on touring cruise ships, he is active as a clinician and adjudicator at statewide jazz festivals and summer camps. Doreen Wunsch Oboe Monday, Tuesday, and Saturday lessons In addition to teaching at Melk Music, Doreen serves on the faculties of the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music, Alverno College, and Wisconsin Lutheran College. She earned her bachelor's degree from The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and a Master of Music degree from the Manhatten (NYC) School of Music. She has studied with Robert Bloom, Ray Still, and Robert Bloom. A member of the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra for over twenty years, Doreen brings a wealth of experience in solo and ensemble musicianship to her studio. |
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