Musicians Referral List

The UCSD Department of Music is pleased to refer to you the following list of music students, alumni, and part-time instructors employed by our department. This list, updated annually, represents musicians who would like to be considered for employment. The department is not able to make specific recommendations. Prices and special emphasis are to be negotiated with the individual instructor. This department is not responsible for the direct or indirect conduct of or qualifications with regards to individuals on this list. This is only a public service listing which may be of service to the community.

If you are affiliated with the Music Department and would like to be added to this list, contact Alison Holman aaholman@ucsd.edu

MUSIC TEACHERS AND PERFORMANCE GROUPS

Name / Status Emphasis Phone/E-mail Web

Accompanist

Tracy (Saki) Chan
Undergraduate Major		 Music-Double Major 415-385-1880
saki.meows@gmail.com
Isabelle Fanchiu
Alumni		 ICAM 650-302-2368
isabellefanchiu@gmail.com		 isabellefanchiu.com
Ms. Loie Flood
Musician		 619- 338-9787
loieflood@yahoo.com
William Fried
Alumni		 Performance 858-531-6080
wfried@ucsd.edu		 www.williamfried.com
Gail Gipson
Alumni		 858-546-1919
ggipson@ucsd.edu
Daniel Green
Alumni		 Music-Performance 858-945-5157
danny@dannygreen.net		 www.dannygreen.net
John Mark Harris
Alumni		 Performance 858-531-1173
johnmarkpiano@gmail.com		 johnmarkpiano.com/
Mr. Chris Hertzog
Alumni		 Performance 619-772-0094
christian.hertzog@gmail.com
Linda Kernohan
Composition 619-291-1676
lkernoha@ucsd.edu
Stephen Lewis
Graduate		 Composition 413-695-8871
s3lewis@ucsd.edu		 stephenlewiscomposer.com
Katalin Lukacs
Graduate 		Performance 858-554-0630
kalukacs@ucsd.edu
Stefani Walens
Lecturers		 Performance 858-450-0258
sswalens@ucsd.edu
Patricia Wang
Alumni		 Music-Performance 949-326-3613
pinsuun@gmail.com

Bass

Scott Worthington
Graduate		 Performance
sworthin@ucsd.edu		 scottworthington.com

Cello

Carolyn Lechusza-Aquallo
Integrative Studies 858-344-9450
carolynlechusza@gmail.com
Dr. Michael Staehle-Laburda
Alumni		 Music-Composition 858-232-7249
michael.staehle@att.net		 www.nmsu.edu/
~music/
people/
faculty/
MStaehle.html

Clarinet

Mr. Christopher Klich
Alumni		 Performance 619-462-8048
chris@chrisklich.com		 www.chrisklich.com
Alan Lechusza Aquallo
Alumni		 CS/EP 619-758-1615
aaquallo@ucsd.edu		 web.mac.com/blackphonerecords
Ms. Stacey McColley
Alumni		 813-767-2252
swmccolley@mac.com
Curt Miller
Graduate		 Performance
cdmiller@ucsd.edu
Jason Robinson
Alumni		 CS/EP 858-204-8859
jarobins@ucsd.edu		 www.jasonrobinson.com
Stefanie Schmitz
Alumni		 Music-Performance 858-344-6544
sschmitz@ucsd.edu
Dr. Ellen Weller
Alumni		 CS/EP 619-263-8002
eweller@palomar.edu		 www.wellermusic.com/ellen.php
Robert Zelickman
Lecturers		 Performance 858-715-0204
rzelickman@ucsd.edu		 secondavenueklezmer.com

Composer

Dr. William Cratty
Alumni		 858-689-1116
wcratty@san.rr.com		 www.miracosta.cc.ca.us/
home/
wcratty/
Andre Elias
Alumni		 CS/EP 909-263-9732
chiasm1885@hotmail.com
Daniel Green
Alumni		 Music-Performance 858-945-5157
danny@dannygreen.net		 www.dannygreen.net
Brian Griffeath-Loeb
Graduate ABD		 Composition
bgriffea@ucsd.edu
John Mark Harris
Alumni		 Performance 858-531-1173
johnmarkpiano@gmail.com		 johnmarkpiano.com/
Mr. Chris Hertzog
Alumni		 Performance 619-772-0094
christian.hertzog@gmail.com
Steven Hoey
Composition 619-518-2657
stevehoey@earthlink.net
Dr. Jan Jarvlepp
Alumni		 Music
jarvlepp@magma.ca		 www.janjarvlepp.com/
Linda Kernohan
Composition 619-291-1676
lkernoha@ucsd.edu
Momilani Ramstrum
Alumni		 CS/EP 619 410 3842
momilani@ramstrum.com		 www.ramstrum.com/momilani/
Jason Rosenberg
Graduate ABD		 Composition 858-405-2258
jcrosenb@ucsd.edu		 www.jasonrosenberg.org/
Jude Weirmeir
Alumni		 Composition 858-558-0236
Dr. Ellen Weller
Alumni		 CS/EP 619-263-8002
eweller@palomar.edu		 www.wellermusic.com/ellen.php

Conductor

Warren Gref
Performance 760-809-7410
WarrenGref@verizon.net		 www.GoldenValleyMusicSociety.org

English Horn

Alan Lechusza Aquallo
Alumni		 CS/EP 619-758-1615
aaquallo@ucsd.edu		 web.mac.com/blackphonerecords

Flute

Mr. Kristoffer Bohling
Alumni		 Composition 858-453-5304
hanab23@yahoo.com
Ms. Marion Garver - Fredrickson
Alumni		 Performance 858-361-8822
megarver@pacbell.net
Steven Hoey
Composition 619-518-2657
stevehoey@earthlink.net
Mr. Christopher Klich
Alumni		 Performance 619-462-8048
chris@chrisklich.com		 www.chrisklich.com
Eun Kyung Lee
Alumni		 Music-Performance 858/414-8062
eklee@ucsd.edu
Rosalind Richards
Alumni		 760-634-8104
rozrichards@mac.com
Jason Robinson
Alumni		 CS/EP 858-204-8859
jarobins@ucsd.edu		 www.jasonrobinson.com
Kimberly Turney
Graduate ABD		 Performance 661-373-8812
kturney@ucsd.edu
Dr. Ellen Weller
Alumni		 CS/EP 619-263-8002
eweller@palomar.edu		 www.wellermusic.com/ellen.php

French Horn

Warren Gref
Performance 760-809-7410
WarrenGref@verizon.net		 www.GoldenValleyMusicSociety.org

Guitar

Joe Bigham
Graduate ABD		 Integrative Studies 619-857-4510
dbigham@ucsd.edu		 www.joebigham.com
Paul Bowman
Graduate 		Performance 858-232-9374
pbowman@ucsd.edu		 www.paul-classicalguitarist.com
Michael Chadwick
Alumni		 ICAM 858.699-7236
guitmike@nebyoolae.com
Andre Elias
Alumni		 CS/EP 909-263-9732
chiasm1885@hotmail.com
Mr. Colin McAllister
Alumni		 858-232-3388
cm@colinmcallister.com		 www.colinmcallister.com
Momilani Ramstrum
Alumni		 CS/EP 619 410 3842
momilani@ramstrum.com		 www.ramstrum.com/momilani/
Mr. Geary Thompson
Alumni		 CS/EP 619-286-1249
gearyq@earthlink.net
Jude Weirmeir
Alumni		 Composition 858-558-0236

Lecturer

Sara Ballance
Graduate 		Integrative Studies
sballanc@ucsd.edu
William Fried
Alumni		 Performance 858-531-6080
wfried@ucsd.edu		 www.williamfried.com
John Mark Harris
Alumni		 Performance 858-531-1173
johnmarkpiano@gmail.com		 johnmarkpiano.com/

Oboe

Alan Lechusza Aquallo
Alumni		 CS/EP 619-758-1615
aaquallo@ucsd.edu		 web.mac.com/blackphonerecords

Organ

Steven Hoey
Composition 619-518-2657
stevehoey@earthlink.net
Linda Kernohan
Composition 619-291-1676
lkernoha@ucsd.edu
Stephen Lewis
Graduate		 Composition 413-695-8871
s3lewis@ucsd.edu		 stephenlewiscomposer.com

Percussion

Justin DeHart
Alumni		 Performance 661-313-1692
info@justindehart.com
Andre Elias
Alumni		 CS/EP 909-263-9732
chiasm1885@hotmail.com
Mr. John Flood
Alumni		 619-594-7452
jcflood@mail.sdsu.edu		 jazz.sdsu.edu/faculty/flood
Trevor Henthorn
Staff		 619-992-8973
thenthorn@ucsd.edu		 music.ucsd.edu/~trevor
Jason Rosenberg
Graduate ABD		 Composition 858-405-2258
jcrosenb@ucsd.edu		 www.jasonrosenberg.org/

Piano

Tracy (Saki) Chan
Undergraduate Major		 Music-Double Major 415-385-1880
saki.meows@gmail.com
Dr. William Cratty
Alumni		 858-689-1116
wcratty@san.rr.com		 www.miracosta.cc.ca.us/
home/
wcratty/
Isabelle Fanchiu
Alumni		 ICAM 650-302-2368
isabellefanchiu@gmail.com		 isabellefanchiu.com
William Fried
Alumni		 Performance 858-531-6080
wfried@ucsd.edu		 www.williamfried.com
Gail Gipson
Alumni		 858-546-1919
ggipson@ucsd.edu
Daniel Green
Alumni		 Music-Performance 858-945-5157
danny@dannygreen.net		 www.dannygreen.net
John Mark Harris
Alumni		 Performance 858-531-1173
johnmarkpiano@gmail.com		 johnmarkpiano.com/
Mr. Chris Hertzog
Alumni		 Performance 619-772-0094
christian.hertzog@gmail.com
Steven Hoey
Composition 619-518-2657
stevehoey@earthlink.net
Linda Kernohan
Composition 619-291-1676
lkernoha@ucsd.edu
Stephen Lewis
Graduate		 Composition 413-695-8871
s3lewis@ucsd.edu		 stephenlewiscomposer.com
Katalin Lukacs
Graduate 		Performance 858-554-0630
kalukacs@ucsd.edu
Dana Reason
Alumni		 CS/EP 760-744-2844
dana@danareason.com		 www.danareason.com
Jason Rosenberg
Graduate ABD		 Composition 858-405-2258
jcrosenb@ucsd.edu		 www.jasonrosenberg.org/
Stefani Walens
Lecturers		 Performance 858-450-0258
sswalens@ucsd.edu
Patricia Wang
Alumni		 Music-Performance 949-326-3613
pinsuun@gmail.com
Dr. Ellen Weller
Alumni		 CS/EP 619-263-8002
eweller@palomar.edu		 www.wellermusic.com/ellen.php
James Williams
Graduate ABD		 Integrative Studies 858-754-9680
jgwillia@ucsd.edu		 www.jamesgordonwilliams.com

Saxophone

Mr. Christopher Klich
Alumni		 Performance 619-462-8048
chris@chrisklich.com		 www.chrisklich.com
Alan Lechusza Aquallo
Alumni		 CS/EP 619-758-1615
aaquallo@ucsd.edu		 web.mac.com/blackphonerecords
Jason Robinson
Alumni		 CS/EP 858-204-8859
jarobins@ucsd.edu		 www.jasonrobinson.com
Dr. Ellen Weller
Alumni		 CS/EP 619-263-8002
eweller@palomar.edu		 www.wellermusic.com/ellen.php

Trombone

Sean Reusch
Performance 760-438-4884
harmonywoods@earthlink.net
Mr. Geary Thompson
Alumni		 CS/EP 619-286-1249
gearyq@earthlink.net

Trumpet

Trevor Henthorn
Staff		 619-992-8973
thenthorn@ucsd.edu		 music.ucsd.edu/~trevor

Tuba

Jonathan Piper
Graduate ABD		 Integrative Studies 858-254-9258
jpiper@ucsd.edu		 www.jonathanpiper.com

Viola

Che-Yen Chen
Performance
vlamafia@gmail.com

Violin

Sara Ballance
Graduate 		Integrative Studies
sballanc@ucsd.edu
Kimberly Empeno
Alumni		 Performance 858-357-5162
kempeno@gmail.com
Sean LaPerruque
Music 858-722-5249
seanthewig@gmail.com

Voice

Stephanie Aston
Alumni		 Performance 661-312-3941
slaston@ucsd.edu
Fiona Chatwin
Alumni		 Performance 858-558-0236
fchatwin@villamusica.org		 www.villamusica.org
Anne-Marie Dicce
Alumni		 Performance 858-504-0111
annemarie.dicce@gmail.com		 www.annemariedicce.com
Tiffany Du Mouchelle
Graduate		 Performance
tdumouch@ucsd.edu
Jason Rosenberg
Graduate ABD		 Composition 858-405-2258
jcrosenb@ucsd.edu		 www.jasonrosenberg.org/
Ms. Juliana Snapper
Integrative Studies 213-595-3993
jsnapper@yahoo.com		 www.voice-studio.blogspot.com

Woodwinds

Mr. Christopher Klich
Alumni		 Performance 619-462-8048
chris@chrisklich.com		 www.chrisklich.com
Ariana Lamon-Anderson
Graduate ABD		 Performance
alamonan@ucsd.edu
Jason Robinson
Alumni		 CS/EP 858-204-8859
jarobins@ucsd.edu		 www.jasonrobinson.com
Jason Rosenberg
Graduate ABD		 Composition 858-405-2258
jcrosenb@ucsd.edu		 www.jasonrosenberg.org/
Dr. Ellen Weller
Alumni		 CS/EP 619-263-8002
eweller@palomar.edu		 www.wellermusic.com/ellen.php

GROUPS FOR PARTIES, WEDDINGS RECEPTIONS & OTHER OCCASIONS

Ken Anderson
(858) 729-3127
ptkenanderson@yahoo.com
Vocalist, Pianist, Conductor. Classical, Popular and Gospel.
Music by note and ear.

Anne-Marie Dicce, DMA
(858) 504-0111
annemarie.dicce@gmail.com
www.annemariedicce.com
Soprano, available for weddings and all occasions
(can provide own accompanist if desired)

Fiona Chatwin DMA
(858) 558-0236
Soprano, all occasions

Del Mar Trio Alumni
(760) 634-8104, (760) 497-2088, (619) 338-9787
Flute, Violin, Cello; all occasions
(Rosalind Richards or Loie Flood)

Violinist: Duo/Trio/Quartet
Kimberly Empeno MA
(858) 357-5162
kempeno@gmail.com
Weddings and Various occassions
Classical to Contemporary

John Flood MA Alumni
(619) 594-7452,
jcflood@mail.sdsu.edu
Percussion, Jazz, Classical, all occasions,
Drumming and Dance of Ghana www.hoasogli.com

Loie Flood Adj. Instr
(619) 338-9787
Piano, viola, violin, Del Mar Trio,
Lyric string quartet, Piano Background; all occasions

William Fried, Graduate
(858) 531-6080
Pianist, classical and contemporary, all occasions
willnfried@gmail.com
www.williamfried.com

A Gaila Affair Alumni
(858) 546-1919
Gail Gipson
Piano Music for All Occasions
ggipson@ucsd.edu
51ousley@sbcglobal.net

Danny Green
(858) 945-5157
danny@dannygreen.net
www.dannygreen.net
Latin Jazz, Brazilian Jazz, Salsa, Straight Ahead Jazz, Classical, Soul, R&B and Top 40. Available for public and private events as a solo act, up to a seven piece band

Alan Lechusza Quartet
(619) 895-4302
alzoe@hotmail.com
New Jazz Quartet featuring classic standards and new compostions.
Avliable for any event with highly competative rates.

Iguana:
Chamber ensemble for any and all events
For price information contract:
Alan Lechusza
619-895-4302
alan@blackphonerecords.com

Arcanum:
electro-acoustic chamber group avaliable for lecture/demostrations for all age groups and occations.
For price information contract:
Alan Lechusza
619-895-4302
alan@blackphonerecords.com

Warren Gref, Lecturer
(760) 809-7410
(951) 894-6090
Brass & Woodwind Quintets
All occasions

Chris Hertzog, Ph.D. Alumni
(619) 287-4754
Piano, all styles; all occasions

Go for Baroque Strings
Sean LaPerruque (Director)
(858) 722-5249
seanthewig@gmail.com
String Solo, Duos, Trios, Quartets and other Chamber Ensembles for any occasion, including traditonal and LGBT weddings. Classical, jazz, rock, contemporary, pop and Broadway arrangements for strings and piano avaliable. Private and group lessons in piano and violin.

Chris Klich, Alumni
619-462-8048
chris@chrisclich.com
www.chrisclich.com
Jazz Quintet, small parties to corporate affairs

Vera Lukomsky Ph.D.
(760) 634-8013
(619) 665-1676
Piano; all occasions

Albus/Ater Productions
Colin McAllister - Classical and Jazz Guitar
(858)232-3388
colinmcallister.com
cm@colinmcallister
Guitarist with over 20 years professional experience available for weddings and corporate events solo guitar, flute/guitar duo, jazz trio & quartet

Carla Ponti Ph.D.
(858) 272-6180
operalife@yahoo.com
Soprano, avaliable for weddings and other occasions.

Rosalind Richards, Alumni
rozrichards@mac.com
Del Mar Trio, Classical trio (flute-violin-cello), perfect for weddings and special occasions.

Rabbinical School Dropouts

(619) 742-5539
Michael Friedmann
(Modern Klezmer Improvisation Ensemble)

Jason Robinson Ph.D.
(858) 204-8859
Jazz Combo

David Savage Ph.D.
(619) 460-9265
Flute/Viola Duo; Bassoon performance all occasions

Stefanie Schmitz Alumni
(858) 344-6544,
sschmitz@ucsd.edu
Clarinet; Classical & All Occasions

Juliana Snapper Ph.D. & Andrew Infanti DMA
(213) 595-3993
Soprano and Piano; all occasions

Geary Thompson Ph.D. Alumni
(619) 286-1249
Solo Classical & Jazz Guitar, Jazz Trombone Trio.

Second Avenue Klezmer Ensemble
Debbie Davis (619) 275-1575
dddavis9@san.rr.com
Klezmer and Yiddish Theatre Music
www.secondavenueklezmer.com

Weller Music
(619) 263-8002
eweller@palomar.edu
Ellen Weller Ph.D. Alumni
Jazz, Standards, Klezmer, Classical, Society Music, solo piano, duos, trios, quartets. All occasions, party and ceremony planning also available

JGWMUSIC
James Gordon Williams, President
(646) 234-5952
jgwpiano@mac.com
www.sonicbids.com/jamesgordonwilliams
Award winning, pianist extraordinaire, James Gordon Williams is available for private concerts (solo piano or with ensemble), international touring and corporate events.