AYCO Team

AYCO Team

AYCO Team is made up of experienced educators, professional musicians, and dedicated staff who work together to provide exceptional music education for every student. From administration to specialized instrumental instruction, our team is committed to creating an inspiring environment where young musicians can grow artistically, develop confidence, and reach their full potential.

Remus Badea – Executive Director

 

 

 

Goda Grice – Marketing Director

 

 

 

Nicolle Fajardo – Marketing Coordinator 

 

 

 

Beatrice Catarello – Office Coordinator

 

AYCO Faculty

Brass

James Shaw
Brass – MM, Brass Education 
VanderCook College of Music

Robert Hackl-Blumstein
Brass – BM, MM Trombone Performance
Juilliard & Northwestern University 

Piano

Dan Hennel
Piano – MM, Piano Performance
Northern Illinois University

Strings

Calvin Armstrong
Cello/Bass – MM, Cello Performance
Roosevelt University

Emily Munn-Wood
Cello/Bass – MM, Cello Performance
DePaul University

Remus Badea
Violin/Viola – MM, Violin Performance
U. of Cincinnati-Conservatory of Music

Winds

Jennifer Gosack Darwell
Flute/Piccolo – DMA,  Flute Performance
University of Cincinnati – College Conservatory of Music