Wendy Rios has been a performer and teacher in Rhode Island for more than thirty years.
She attended Rhode Island College where she was a three-time recipient of the Bicho
Memorial Scholarship. Wendy was an active board member of the Rhode Island String
Teachers Association and served as conductor of the Intermediate String Ensemble at
their annual String Fest.
Wendy maintains an active private studio with more than 30 students. Currently Wendy
is Concertmaster and past President of the Chamber Orchestra of Barrington at St John’s
and a member of the teaching staff at Community String Project.
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Joe Grilli is a highly skilled professional electric and upright bassist with more than 15 years of experience in the Rhode Island music scene. A native of the state....
Céili Connors is a Boston based performer and teacher, actively performing both as a soloist and chamber musician. She is dedicated to helping her students excel through both conventional...
Gia is an accomplished, Suzuki trained classical pianist and violinist. She is a multi-faceted orchestral, solo and chamber musician, playing in various ensembles and string quartets on violin and...
Dr. Bailey Paugh is an Assistant Professor of Music at the Community College of Rhode Island where she teaches trumpet and other brass instruments, music theory, and music appreciation...
Angelica has a degree in Vocal Performance from Northwestern University in Evanston, IL. She has taught voice lessons for 20 years around the country and overseas.
Nicholas Schleyer is a versatile and experienced trumpeter and educator based in Providence, RI. As an educator, he is on faculty at the Community College of Rhode Island teaching trumpet.
Joe Grilli is a highly skilled professional electric and upright bassist with more than 15 years of experience in the Rhode Island music scene. A native of the state....
Céili Connors is a Boston based performer and teacher, actively performing both as a soloist and chamber musician. She is dedicated to helping her students excel through both conventional...
