EXPERIENCE
TEACHING
Private Cello Instructor,
1980-present
Presently teaching nineteen cellists ranging from eight years old up to and including university. Students are enrolled in Carnegie-Mellon University Preparatory Music and Extension Division, University of Pittsburgh and Chatham University. Students are active in the community, performing with Pittsburgh Youth Symphony, Three Rivers Young People's Orchestra, Symphonette, East Pittsburgh Youth Orchestra, Edgewood Symphony, South Hills Junior Orchestra, University of Pittsburgh Orchestra, District, Regional and Honors Orchestras. Several students have graduated from the conservatories of Duquesne University, Carnegie Mellon University, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, University of Pittsburgh, University of Michigan, Cleveland Institute of Music, Penn State University, Eastman School of Music, Columbia University, Yale, Baldwin- Wallace, and Curtis Institute
Chatham University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania,
2010-present
Part-Time Faculty, Instructor of Cello
Studio Instructor for undergraduates in the School of Music.
Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania,
2002-2009
Faculty, Instructor of Cello
Studio Instructor for cello majors and minors.
Teacher of String Methods.
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania,
2002-present
Part-Time Faculty, Instructor of Cello
Studio Instructor for the School of Music.
Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 2001
Adjunct Professor of Cello
Studio Instructor for Performance Majors.
Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania,
2002-present
Faculty
Studio Instructor for music majors and non-majors. Cello Instructor for Preparatory Division. CMU Pre-College instructor of Studio Cello and String Clinic
Music Studies Abroad, Vaison-la-Romaine,
Provence, France,
1997-2002
Cello Instructor and Chamber Music Coach
Prepared cellists age 14-18 for masterclasses and recitals as well as coached chamber music for public performance in a three week festival for serious violinists, cellists and pianists of all ages. Taught in collaboration with Cellist Robert Dodson of Boston University, Violinist Barbara Krakauer, formerly of Mannes College of Music, and Pianist Jeanneane Dowis, formerly of Julliard and Aspen Music Schools.
Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp, Twin Lake, Michigan,
2001, 2004
Cello Instructor
Edgewood Symphony Orchestra,
1992-2000
Cello Section Coach
Conduct cello sectionals. Coach members on orchestral repertoire for performance.
Centers for the Musically Talented,
Pittsburgh Public Schools,
1997-1991
Cello Instructor
Private cello instructor for class of six.
Pittsburgh Citiparks, Arts in the Parks, Music Department,
1985-1992
Cello and Piano Instructor, Chamber Music Performer and Organizer
Taught private lessons to cello class of six, and piano class of twenty. Founding member of chamber music series. Integrated chamber music performances with film series, summer art camp and city government events. Created student recital series. Recruited students and faculty. Helped to enlarge budget through city grants.
Chatham Music Camp, Chatham College, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania,
1978, 1981
Cello and Piano Instructor
Instructed cello class of eight students age 10 to 18 (1981) and piano class of twenty-six age six to eight (1978). Presented student recitals. Performed on faculty recitals.
PERFORMANCE
Hadestown,
Solo Cello
November 17, 2022
Pittsburgh Bach Choir,
Solo Cello
2010-2011
Music on the Edge,
University of Pittsburgh,
Solo Cello
2008-present
PBS My Music Orchestra,
Solo Cello
2002-present
Pittsburgh Festival Orchestra,
Principal Cello
2005-present
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre,
Principal Cello
2006-2009
Latshaw Pops Orchestra,
Solo Cello
2006-present
Pittsburgh Opera,
Acting Principal Cello
1999-2000
Pittsburgh Opera and Ballet Orchestra,
1987-present
McKeesport Symphony Orchestra,
McKeesport, Pennsylvania,
Principal Cello,
1990-2004
Nathan Pacheco, Leo Z and Paula Tuttle,
2013
WQED Presents Nathan Pacheco, tenor, with Leo-Z, piano and composer/arranger, with Paula Tuttle, solo cello
Zaffiro Trio,
2016-present
Piano, Clarinet and Cello Trio formed in 2016 presented several concerts at University of Pittsburgh and in Regional Recital Series, while receiving a grant for outreach and educational concerts for the Pittsburgh Area, performed on concert series in Pittsburgh and Western Maryland
Diamante Trio with Lilly Abreu,
2017-present
Trio of Violin, Clarinet and Cello performs with Brazilian Soprano Lilly Abreu a variety of Latin American and Spanish/Portuguese musical styles from Classical to Jazz.The ensemble formed in 2017 and was supported by a University of Pittsburgh Grant "Year of Diversity", and presented concerts in schools, retirement homes, community concerts and events.
Slippery Rock Piano Trio,
2004-2009
Trio formed in 2004 presented concerts at Slippery Rock University annually, and performed regionally. Featured performing Beethoven Triple Concerto with Butler Symphony in 2005 and again with Pittsburgh Festival Orchestra in 2006. Performed in Grantsville Maryland’s “Music at Penn Alps” recital series in 2006
University Of Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra,
2014
Soloist, Beethoven Triple Concerto
Lake String Quartet,
2005-2007
in residence at the Lake Hotel, Yellowstone National Park, performed nightly June - July.
Pittsburgh Festival Orchestra,
2006
Soloist, Beethoven Triple Concerto
Slippery Rock Symphony Orchestra,
2005
Soloist, Saint-Saëns Concerto No. 1
Butler Symphony Orchestra,
2005
Soloist, Beethoven Triple Concerto
PBS My Music Series,
2002-present
Perform in Concerts for National airing on PBS on location in Pittsburgh, Atlantic City, Los Angeles, Nashville, Dover (DE), Asbury Park, and Philadelphia. Studio recording for DVD and CD sales
Edgewood Symphony Orchestra,
2004
Soloist, Saint-Saëns Concerto No. 1
Glasgow-Tuttle-Podgurski Trio,
2002-2003
Piano Trio concerts in New York and Pittsburgh.
Kresek-Tuttle-Podgurski Trio,
1999-2002
Piano Trio concerts in Maryland, New York, Pittsburgh and France.
Pittsburgh Steinway Society
Presented in solo recitals 1997 and 2003
Florida West Coast Symphony,
Sarasota, Florida, 2001-2002
Colorado Music Festival,
Boulder, Colorado, 2000-2002
Western Slope Music Festival,
Crested Butte, Colorado, 2000
Academie Franco-Americaine,
Festival de Musique de Chambre,
Vaison-la-Romaine, France, 1997, 1999, 2002
Pittsburgh Oratorio Society,
Associate Principal Cello, 1987-1999
Mendelssohn Choir Orchestra,
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Associate Principal Cello, 1989-1999, 2005-2006
Pittsburgh Bach Choir Orchestra,
Associate Principal Cello, 1986-1995
Spoleto Festival,
Charleston, South Carolina and Spoleto, Italy, Principal Cello, 1992
Pittsburgh Opera Theatre,
Principal Cello, 1990, 2008
Wheeling Symphony,
Wheeling, West Virginia, Associate Principal Cello, 1989-1991
EDUCATION
University of Akron,
Akron, Ohio
Post-Graduate Studies, Cello Performance, 1989-1991
New England Conservatory,
Boston, Massachusetts
Post-Graduate Studies, Cello Performance, 1982-1984
Carnegie Mellon University,
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Master of Fine Arts, Cello Performance, 1980-1982
Eastman School of Music, University of Rochester,
Rochester, New York
Bachelor of Music, Piano Performance, Strings Education, 1976-1980
ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF NON PROFIT
Pittsburgh Festival Orchestra/ Chambersite 2017- present
Grant writing for Chamber Groups and concerts in community venues.Develop new chamber music ensembles and raise funding for new projects. Premier CD in 2018. Commission of new works in 2016 qnd 2018. World Premiers in 2016 and 2018.
PIANO
Various Entertainment Productions, 2015-present
Electric Piano, Synthisizer,
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, 1993-2000
Staff Pianist
Pittsburgh Youth Ballet, 1995-2000
Company Pianist
Western Slope Music Festival, Crested Butte, Colorado, 2000
Dance Accompanist
Regional Dance Council, 1998
Festival Accompanist
Ulm Ballet, Ulm, Germany, 1997
Guest Company Pianist
Eastman School of Music, Accompanying Department,
1976-1980
Accompanist for the classes of Sylvia Rossenberg, Charles Castleman, Oliver Steiner and Paul Katz.
ORCHESTRA COMMITTEE
Pittsburgh Opera Orchestra Committee Chair,
2011-2012, 2013-2014, 2016-2017, 2022
Pittsburgh Opera Orchestra Committee,
2010-2011,
Participated in Contract Negotiations for Pittsburgh Opera Orchestra, 1993, 2011, 2014, 2017, 2022
Pittsburgh Opera and Ballet Orchestra Committee,
1992-1999, 2002-2004
Chaired Pittsburgh Ballet Orchestra contract negotiations, 1996
Wheeling Symphony Orchestra Committee
1995-1996
Participated in Contract Negotiations for Wheeling Symphony Orchestra, 1995-1996
Union Bargaining Agreements
1995-present
Participated in Contract Negotiations for local organizations using Union musicians. Gargaro Productions, Pittsburgh Opera Theater, Latshaw Productions, MyMusic/ PBS National Agreement
Regional Orchestra Player's Association
Represented Pittsburgh Opera Orchestra at national conferences of the American Federation of Musicians 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 2003, 2004, and 2008
MUSIC FESTIVALS
Colorado Music Festival,
Boulder. Colorado, 2000-2001
Western Slope Music Festival,
Crested Butte, Colorado, 2000
Academie Franco-Americaine Festival de Musique de Chambre,
Provence, France, 1997, 1999. 2002
Spoleto Festival,
Charleston, South Carolina and Spoleto, Italy, 1992
Grand Teton Music Festival, Orchestral Training Seminar,
Jackson Hole, Wyoming, 1989-1991
Blossom Music Festival,
Kent, Ohio, 1986-1987
Tucson Music Festival,
Tucson, Arizona, 1987
New England Conservatory Chamber Music Seminar,
Boston, Massachusetts, 1982, 1985
New College Music Festival,
Sarasota, Florida, 1982
Chautauqua Music School,
Chautauqua, New York, 1977
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Pittsburgh Musicians’ Union,
Local 60-471 of the American Federation of Musicians,
Executive Board, 2004-2019
Rewrote Local Union Bylaws, 2006, Maintain Local Union Website 2009-present
Regent Square Civic Association,
Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania,
Board Member, 1998-1999
Venture Outdoors
Trained and Certified Trip Leader
Organize and lead outdoor activities, 2012-present
I Solisti of Oakland, Chamber Orchestra,
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania,
Developer, Soloist and Organizer, 1989-1992
Society of Arts and Letters, Parkersburg, West Virginia,
Contest Adjudicator, 1992
People's Oakland, Community Chorus,
Accompanist, 1992
STUDIO TEACHERS
PRIMARY CELLO
Timothy Eddy, New England Conservatory
Michael Haber, University of Akron
Anne Martindale Williams, Carnegie Mellon University
ADDITIONAL CELLO TEACHERS
Robert Dodson, Music Studies Abroad
Lois Barber Fischer, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Stephen Geber, Blossom Music Festival
David Premo, Pittsburgh Symphony
Eric Kim, Orchestral Training Seminar
Ronald Leonard, New College Music Festival
Michael Lipman, Eastman School of Music
Karen Makas, Orchestral Training Seminar
John Sant'Ambrosio, Orchestral Training Seminar
Shirley Trepel, Orchestral Training Seminar
Richard Weiss, Cleveland Orcherstra
PRIMARY PIANO
Maria Luisa Faini, Eastman School of Music
Vincent Lenti, Eastman School of Music
Phillis Clarke, Eastman School of Music
ADDITIONAL PIANO TEACHERS
Joseph Esposito, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Lois Wolman Chambliss, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Frank Glazer, Eastman School of Music
Ozan Marsh, Chautauqua Institute
CHAMBER MUSIC
Emanuel Ax, Blossom Music Festival
Julius Baker, Orchestral Training Seminar
Margret Baxtresser, Blossom Music Festival
Charles Castleman, Eastman School of Music
John Celantanto, Eastman School of Music
Jeanneane Dowis, Music Studies Abroad
Erich Einhorn, Blossom Music Festival
Leon Fleisher, New England Conservatory
Frank Glazer, Eastman School of Music
Bernard Z. Goldberg, Carnegie Mellon University
Bernard Goldschmidt, Blossom Music Festival
Jeffrey Khaner, Blossom Music Festival
Barbara Krakauer, Music Studies Abroad
Eugene Lehner, New England Conservatory
Manhattan String Quartet, Blossom Music Festival
Eunice Norton, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Eugene Phillips, Carnegie Mellon University
Victor Rosenbaum, New England Conservatory
Eric Rosenblith, New England Conservatory
Russell Sherman, New England Conservatory
Leonard Shure, New England Conservatory
Paul Tobias, New England Conservatory
Richard Weiss, Blossom Music Festival
Ralph Zitterbart, Carnegie Mellon University