2010 Workshop Bios

Bob Athayde
Bob Athayde began teaching privately in 1970 and in the public schools in 1976. Since 1986, he has taught full time at Stanley Intermediate School in Lafayette, California. Recognized for his outstanding teaching and musicianship, Mr. Athayde has garnered a number of awards including the California Music Educator’s Don Schmeer Outstanding Band Teacher of California Award.
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Corey Christiansen
Widely heralded as a gifted young player with a passionate sound, jazz guitarist Corey Christiansen took up the instrument at the age of five. Corey earned a bachelor’s degree in music from Utah State and a master’s degree in jazz performance from the University of South Florida.
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Jon Pugh
Jon Pugh has been a Conn-Selmer: Holton Trumpet/Cornet recording artist and clinician since 1982. He was the trumpet and cornet featured soloists for the legendary saxophonist Don Lanphere for 30 years. Jon & Don recorded over a dozen albums and CD’s together and played worldwide receiving rave reviews. He also has many CD’s of his own group.
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Bob Stoloff
Associate Professor Bob Stoloff is currently the Assistant Chair of the Voice Department at Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts. Bob is a distinguished guest conductor, clinician and choir/big band/combo adjudicator of jazz festivals throughout the United States, Canada and Europe. His unique and comprehensive workshops include traditional scat singing, spontaneous group improvisation, vocal/body percussion and rhythm section grooves.
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Michele Weir
Michele is one of the leading figures in vocal jazz today. She has earned international recognition through a diverse set of talents as arranger, teacher, singer and pianist.
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Eli Yamin
Eli Yamin is Artistic Director of The Jazz Drama Program and head of Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Middle School Jazz Academy. He is a jazz and blues pianist, singer, composer, educator, broadcaster, and Steinway artist.
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