Faculty & Guest Artists
AVA’s dedicated faculty of conductors and coaches prepares exceptional young vocal artists for a future in opera.
Scott Guzielek
President and Artistic Director
Christofer Macatsoris
Jeannine B. Cowles Music Director Chair
Voice Instructors
Vocal Coaches
David Antony Lofton
Master Vocal Coach
Danielle Orlando
Master Vocal Coach
Richard A. Raub
Master Vocal Coach
Luke Housner
Master Vocal Coach
Michael Lewis
Vocal Coach
Matthieu Cognet
Vocal Coach
Pianists
José Meléndez
Assistant to the Music Director, Librarian, & Pianist
Elise Auerbach
Pianist
Ting Ting Wong
Pianist
Gabriel Rebolla
Pianist
Sarah Thune
Pianist
Course Instructors
Robert Kahn
Assistant Conductor
Ennio Brugnolo
Instructor in Italian
Beth Clayton, CMHC, MM
Mental Wellness Coach
Dr. David Cognetti, MD
Otolaryngologist
Charles Conwell
Instructor in Stage Combat
Paul Curran
Instructor in Acting
Amanda Johnston
Instructor in German
Nicole Layseca
Instructor in French
Lisa Lovelace
Instructor in Stage Movement and Dance
Dr. Josh Miller
Professional Development Faculty
Bob Rowland
Opera History
