Music Faculty
Patel Conservatory faculty members are experts in their field who perform with many local, national and international organizations on a professional level.
Ensembles
Gregory Ruffer, Artistic Director, PCYO Conductor, Vocal Arts Senior Choir, Chorus Master, Opera Tampa
Stephen P. Brown, Principal Conductor, PCYO
Catherine Michelsen, Associate Conductor, PCYO
James W. Crumbly, Jr, Director, Jazz ensembles
Lee Ahlin, Director, Rock School
Michael Batton, Rock School Instructor
T.J. Glowacki, Rock School Instructor
Evan LeFloch, Rock School Instructor
Paul Stoddart, Rock School Instructor
Dean Tidey, Rock School Instructor
Allison Novak, Conductor, Vocal Arts Junior Choir
Deborah D. Lynch, Staff Accompanist
Brass
Aric Brian, Trumpet Instructor
Roy Mitchell, Trombone/Euphonium/Tuba Instructor
Robin Sisk, Trombone/Euphonium/Tuba Instructor
Guitar
Michael Batton, Guitar Instructor
Evan LeFloch, Guitar Instructor
Paul Stoddart, Guitar Instructor
Percussion
Freddy Blood, Percussion Instructor
Evan LeFloch, Drum Set Instructor
Tihda Vongkoth, Percussion Instructor
Piano
Bill Chamberlin, Piano Instructor
John Hernandez, Piano Instructor
Joshua Sawicki, Piano Instructor
Jill Sentif, Piano Instructor
Strings
Lowell Adams, Cello Instructor
Nicole Benton, Violin Instructor
Scott Crowley, Cello Instructor
Hollis Hammonds, Violin Instructor
Catherine Michelsen, Violin and Suzuki Instructor
Jim Petrecca, Bass Instructor
Woodwinds
Amanda Daniels, Clarinet Instructor
Evan Cano, Clarinet Instructor
John Maio, Flute Instructor
Gregory Ruffer, Saxophone Instructor
Maurizio Venturini, Bassoon Instructor
Voice
Mark Lubas, Voice Instructor
Christopher Romeo, Voice Instructor
Gregory Ruffer, Voice Instructor
Guedye St.Jean, Voice Instructor
Stella Zambalis, Voice Instructor