Cadenza Musicians Directory
Teachers

Name: Angela Magoun
Skills: Teacher (Voice and Singing Teacher in the East Bay)
Phone: 925-932-4458
Address: 1268 Pine Street, Walnut Creek, CA (Contra Costa County) 94596, United States
Links: Website     E-mail
 
Angela Magoun completed her Master’s in Voice Performance at the New England Conservatory and received her Bachelor’s in Music Education and Voice Performance from the University of Redlands. She performs extensively in opera, musical theatre, oratorio, and concert setting and is an active part of the music scene in the Bay Area. Her teaching experience ranges from private voice instruction to directing choirs.

 

Name: Dr. Prakash Mukundrao Mahadik
Skills: Teacher, Writer
Phone: 91-7820-234522
Address: 10, Teacher’s Colony. I.K.S.V. Campus, , Khairagarh,Rajnandgaon Dist. (Chhattisgarh), 491881, India
Links: E-mail
 
Dr. Prakash Mahadik Reader, Violin, Department, of Instrumental Music(Stringed) Indira Kala Sangit Vishwavidyalaya. Khairagarh, Pin 491881, Rajnandgaon Dist. (Chhattisgarh), House No. 10, Teacher’s Colony. I.K.S.V. Campus, Khairagarh

Published Books - (1) ‘Bhartiya Sangeet Ke Tantri Vaadya’, Published by Madhya Pradesha Hindi Grantha Academy, Bhopal in 1994. (2) ‘Tantri Vaadyon Ki Vadan Kala’, with the aid of Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, New Delhi, in 2001. (3) ‘Tantri Vadak’, Published by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Government of India, New Delhi, in 2002.

Field: Violin, Hindustani classical Music.Published about 100 articles in different magazines and newspapers.

At Present- (Lecturer in Violin since 1981 and) At present Reader in violin since 1994 in Indira Kala Sangeet Vishwavidyalaya,(University of Music and Fine arts) Khairagarh, (Chhattisgarh) and examiner in different Universities.

 

Name: Ananta Makhal
Skills: Conductor, Player, Soloist, Teacher, Violinist
Address: 68/1 Glory Appartment, Behala Pallysree Pally, M.I.D. road., Kolkata 700060, India
Links: Website     E-mail
 
Mr. Ananta Makhal was born in Calcutta and presently he is in his mid-seventies. He is a principal violinist, educationist and conductor of western classical music. He is one of the most senior musicians and pioneer of western classical music culture of today’s India. He grew up at Oxford Mission Boarding School, Calcutta. He began learning violin under the guidance of Father Theodore Matheson, British educationist and administrator of his school; he later pursued his professional Western Classical Music Course (practical and theory) under the supervision of venerated violinist Mr. Stanly Gomes and acclaimed Pianist / Composer Professor John Cooper.

Mr. Makhal began his professional career during 1960s as a violinist of Calcutta Symphony Orchestra (C.S.O) and Conductor / Teacher of Oxford Mission School Orchestra (O.M.S.O). He later became the soloist of Calcutta Youth Orchestra and The Conductor of Calcutta Chamber Orchestra. He led the second violin section as a principal violinist and represented India through Delhi Symphony Orchestra for more than three decades. He is one of the co-founders of Oxford Mission School Orchestra, which was one of the very few school symphony orchestras of India at that time. He later started introducing his students to The Indian Navy Band and Delhi Symphony Orchestra. He also been invited to lead a concert tour as a conductor with Oxford Mission School Orchestra at several cities of United Kingdom and had the privilege to perform at the prestigious venues like St. Paul’s Cathedral, Canterbury, The Yehudi Menuhin School, Princes Margaret School, Chartwell and London B.B.C. Radio etc. at1984.

He contributed most of his time for the school where he belongs to and produced hundreds of qualified musicians every year. Many of his students today are internationally known practicing musicians. As a professional musician, Mr. Makhal has had an amazing journey with a simple life style and he remembers the immortal moments of his life, when he had the honor of working with Legendary and World Famous Musicians like Mstislav Rostropovich, Isaac Stern, Larry Adler, Nigel Kennedy, Julian Bream, Daniel Barenboim, Gerhard Mantel, Einar Jeff Holm, Zigmondy, Alfredo Campoli, David Woodcock, Shankman, Ms. Barbara Peterson Cackler, Dimiter Karaminkov, William Kempff and many more including Indian Music Maestro Mr. Salil Chowdhury.

Mr. Makhal has had many opportunities and exclusive offers to leave Oxford Mission School and Calcutta to pursue a more glamorous life in aboard, but he found his peace and glory only in teaching children and enriching their life with music at The City of Joy.

 

Name: Michael Rupam Makhal
Skills: Arranger, Composer, Conductor, Player, Soloist, Teacher, Violinist
Address: Lotus Enclave, Flat No. 205, Yellareddyguda, beside R.B.I. Quarters,, Hyderabad 500073, India
Links: Website     E-mail
 
Mr. Michael Makhal is a western classical violinist and a music composer. He is educated on western classical music from ABRSM (London Board). Michael was born in Calcutta but presently settled in Hyderabad. He is son of a famous Violinist and Conductor ‘Mr. Ananta Makhal’. Michael represents India in the field of Western Classical Music through Delhi symphony Orchestra and also associated with esteemed organizations like Neemrana Foundation, Calcutta School of Music, Bangalore School of Music, A.P. Film Industry etc. On the other hand, Michael has formed a Small Western Classical Music Orchestra to perform the immortal compositions of Mozart, Bach, Beethoven, etc. The orchestra includes highly professional and renowned musicians from all over the country and available for prestigious events.

Michael has begun his professional career at his teen-age and has performed at almost all the major cities of India. He is currently working for many renowned music directors of South India and as well as for the development of Western Classical Music at Hyderabad and other places of India. Michael is presently at his youth but have come a long way, he had the privilege to share the stage with World Famous Musicians like Yoshikazu Fukumura, Hikotaro Yazaki, Tatsunobu Goto, Dr. Paul Carlson, Frederic Ligier, Frederic Poilvet, Ms. Aude Priya Wacziarg, Jasmin Martorell, Philippe Desandre, Jean-noel Cabrol and many more including Indian Music Maestros like Music Director ‘M.M.Keeravani’, Mandolin ‘Srinivas’ and Flutist ‘Nagaraju’ etc. One of Michael’s noted performances was, representing India through Delhi Symphony Orchestra at Japan (Tokyo), during an International event called Asia Orchestra Week, on the prestigious stage of ‘Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall’.

 

Name: Michel Mañanes
Skills: soloist, teacher
Phone: +34 942 214058
Address: Spain
Links: Website     E-mail
 
Classical music concert pianist, with extensive repertoire, teaching career, music critic.

 

Name: Alfonso Marin
Skills: Accompanist, Player, Soloist, Teacher ( lute and theorbo player)
Links: Website     E-mail
 
Alfonso Marin, lute and theorbo Alfonso Marin began his musical studies in the “Conservatorio Superior de Musica de Tenerife” in the Canary Islands (Spain), and afterwards in the “Conservatorium van Amsterdam” were he continued his classical guitar and vihuela studies under the guidance of Lex Eisenhardt. In 1998, after his graduation he devoted himself entirely to the study of early plucked instruments as the lute, theorbo and vihuela, continuing his studies in the same conservatory for five more years with the prestigious lutenist Fred Jacobs. After his studies he continued with an intense concert activity as a soloist, vocal and instrumental accompanist as well as continuo theorbo player in many Dutch renaissance and baroque ensembles, orchestras and choirs like “Les Perruques de Amsterdam”,“Arion ensemble”, “The Royal wind consort”, “Nieuwe Opera Academie (DNOA), “Alkaan Emsemble”, “Musica del Seicento” , “Encore”, “4 bij 4”, “Doetinchemse Bach Vereniging” and “Kamerkoor Sjanton”, etc. He is a founder member and director of the renaissance ensemble “El Parnaso Lirico” with whom he performs regularly in Holland, Germany, France Belgium and Switzerland. Member of the Wolkestein Ensemble dedicated to medieval music with concerts in Holland and Germany. His collaboration with the soprano Valeria Mignaco is one of his most rewarding and fruitful musical activities, having performed with her in numerous recitals in Holland, Germany and Spain.

 

Name: Chris Marshall
Skills: Arranger, Player, Teacher (Percussion( Classical, world and Popular))
Phone: 07866417242
Links: E-mail
 
I started playing percussion at the age of 15 in Cardiff where i studied with numerous ensembles. I then took up a place at Trinity College of Music where i studied many different styles of percussion throughout the four year degree.

Throughout my playing career i've been on tour in the uk, Ireland,France,Germany and Austria.

My palying attributes anclude Andy Sheppard band ( including Ian thomas, Guy Barker and John Parecelli) Jamie Callum and Bruce Forsyth. Also in the classical world..... the BBC Symphony Orchestra, English National Ballet and the Royal Shakespear Company.

I'm currently playing and teaching in and around London, with playing extending from Classical to Cuban and Shows to Samba!

 

Name: Christina (Nina) Lee Marshall
Skills: Arranger, Player, Publisher, Soloist, Teacher (Lever harp, classical violin, piano)
Address: IL
Links: Website     E-mail
 
I teach classical piano, violin, and lever or pedal harp. I am a free lancing lever harpist who is in high demand in central IL. I have been teaching music since I was 16 and have studied under some of the most exciting professional instructors. I've released 2 Cd's, For The King and Christmas Blessing, with plans for more Cd's in the future. I have yearly recitals, masterclasses, and contests for my students.

 

Name: Francisco Jose Martin-Jaime
Skills: Composer, Conductor, Teacher
Phone: +34607857795
Address: Paco Miranda 15, 2C, Malaga 29013, Spain
Links: Website     E-mail
 
Born in Malaga (Spain) in 1970, studies piano, violin, composition and conducting in Malaga, Barcelona and Munich. Schoolar of Octav Calleya, Antoni Ros-Marba, Salvador Mas and Albert Argudo, has enhanced his skills as conductor with Hermann Michael and Helmut Rilling, and also received advice from Jesus Lopez-Cobos and Miguel A. Gomez-Martinez.

In 1997 is awarded with the Intl. Composition Prize Reina Sofia of Spain, given by the Ferrer-Salat Foundation and delivered by the Queen Sofia of Spain to the composer for his "Erstes Klavierkonzert" (first piano concerto). In 1997 is also awarded with the Prize for the Best Musical Labour of the City Council of Malaga.

His compositions have been performed in several countries with many different soloists and orchestras. His Klavierkonzert was premiered in Madrid by the Orquesta de Radio y Television Española with M. L. Cantos (piano) and M. Galduf (conductor). M. L. Cantos premieres his second piano concerto ("Zweites Klavierkonzert"), commisioned by the Stiftung Musica Española-Schweitz and first performed in Baden (Switzerland). Jesus Lopez-Cobos premieres Martin-Jaime's tone poem "Astarte" in 1999 at the Intl. Music Festival of Granada. Later "Astarte" has been included in the repertoire of the Orquesta Filarmonica de Malaga, which first performed and also recorded it. The OFM has first performed many symphonic compositions of Martin-Jaime, as "Mars", "Don Quijote" (both commisioned by the Andalusian Government), "Palas Atenea" (commisioned by A. Rahbari), etc. Martin-Jaime compositions have been played around the world, in the Netherlands ("Shadow"), Germany (different compositions), Italy, Switzerland, Hungary, Croacy, Serbia, Romania, Japan, Israel, USA, etc. On March'09, Fedoseyev will conduct Tchaikovsky Symphonic Orchestra and M. L. Cantos with Martin-Jaime's Erstes Klavierkonzert in Moscow.

As conductor, Martin-Jaime was the youngest conductor licensiated at his time, with maximum honour, in Conservatorium of Barcelona. He has had the honour to conduct may important orchestras, as O. Eduard Toldra (Barcelona), Orquesta del Liceo (Barcelona), Orquesta del Conservatorio de Musica de Barcelona, Orquesta Filarmonica de Malaga, Orquesta de Camara Ciudad de Malaga, etc. In 2003 Martin-Jaime gets the Camerata de Opera de Malaga as titular conductor. Also founds the Orquesta Clasica de Malaga in the same year. Is principal invited conductor of the Teatro Lirico Andaluz and, since 2004 is Professor of orchestral conducting at the Conservatorio Superior de Musica de Malaga, where is also the titular conductor of the Symphonic Orchestra of the Conservatorium.

 

Name: Edward Paul Mascari
Skills: Composer, Player, Teacher ( piano )
Phone: Business: +1 508 651 2590, Home: +1 508 872 7810
Address: 6 Bishop Drive, Framingham, MA, 01702, United States
Links: Website     E-mail
 
Edward P. Mascari(b.1949) has composed a wide variety of orchestral, choral, chamber and pedagogical piano music.His works have been performed throughout the United States and Europe including premieres at Alice Tully Hall (Lincoln Center)and Carnegie Recital Hall in New York.

Mr. Mascari's compositions have been performed by the Moravian Philharmonic, the Slovak Radio Symphony, the Berlin Saxophone Quartet, the Manhattan Chamber Symphonia, the Boston Composers String Quartet, the Pittsburgh New Music Ensemble, and the Maryland Bach Aria Group.

Mr. Mascari holds Master of Music degrees in both Jazz Studies and Classical Composition from New England Conservatory. He taught in the Theory department at Boston University where he was enrolled in the doctoral program.Teachers:William Thomas McKinley, Charles Fussell and Lukas Foss.

In addition to composing, Mr. Mascari has been organist/choir director at the Harford Street Presbyterian Church for more than 20 years. He teaches piano privately and performs as a jazz pianist throughout the Boston area.

 

Name: Jamsheed J Master
Skills: Accompanist, Arranger, Composer, Conductor, Player, Singer, Soloist, Teacher (Pianist Vocalist and Orchestral Arranger)
Phone: +44 (0)1273 699936
Fax: mobile: +44 (0)7961 171538
Address: 169 Hartington Road, Brighton BN2 3PA, United Kingdom
Links: Website     E-mail
 
Pianist and piano-vocalist available for all your music needs. Fully equiped with PA and sound, and can happily supply a piano too, Jamsheed Master has an impressive, 'by-ear' repertiore of over 3,500 songs.

As one of the UK's most sought-after pianists, Jamsheed has a busy and regular performance calendar throughout the year, which means his prices are very reasonable and his talents are ample to accomodate even the most bizarre musical requests!

For any more information, or to discuss how Jamsheed Master and Jamm Music can provide the perfect music solution for your event, just call or email. Looking forward to hearing from you.

 

Name: Michael Douglas Mauldin
Skills: Composer, Conductor, Teacher, Writer, mentor, especially to children in the arts (piano, composition, boychoirs, youth orchestras)
Phone: +1 505 293 5666
Fax: +1 505 293 0039
Address: 12713 Summer Ave NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87112, United States
Links: Website     E-mail
 
Composer Michael Mauldin was born in Texas in 1947. Having visited New Mexico as a child, he moved there in 1971 for "the space, the light and the timelessness," after completing a Bachelor of Music degree in Kansas. He completed a Master of Music degree in composition in New Mexico.

Mauldin was named national composer of the year in 1980 by the Music Teachers National Association for his "Voices From Chaco", a concertino for piano and woodwind quintet. His "Fajada Butte" (also inspired by Chaco Canyon in New Mexico) was performed by the National Repertory Orchestra at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in 1985 at the 20th Anniversary Celebration of the National Endowment for the Arts.

Mauldin served for seven years as the director of the Albuquerque Boy Choir (of which his sons are alumni) which grew to three choirs that tour, record and proceed through a rigorous musiciansip program. His choral compositions have sold thousands of copies in the USA, Europe and Australia.

 

Name: Carolyn McAllen
Skills: Player, Teacher
Phone: +44 (0)1322 272 413
Address: 177 London Road, Stone, , Dartford, Kent DA2 6BJ, United Kingdom
Links: E-mail
 
Piano / keyboard teacher for private individual tuition . CT ABRSM , Child Psychology Diploma qualifications. Child and adult learners welcome, specialist in beginners.

 

Name: Greg McAusland
Skills: Accompanist, Conductor, Teacher (Accompanist, organist, private tutor and choral/musical conductor)
Phone: +44 (0)1273 620606
Address: 6 Brading Road, Brighton BN2 3PD, United Kingdom
Links: Website     E-mail
 
Greg McAusland is a classical organist, piano accompanist, repetiteur, musical director and instrumental tutor. He lives in Brighton, UK and is currently resident organist at the Downs Chapel Crematorium, Brighton.

Greg has a wide experience in many disciplines and is adaptable to any situation. Notable work includes Associate Musical Director of the National Youth Music Theatre (UK) and Musical Director of 'Newsrevue', an established long running show at the Canal Cafe Theatre, London. Engagements include his debut at the Royal Albert Hall, London with the MAYC Symphony Orchestra and Chorus and the Royal Festival Hall, South Bank, London with the CIty of London Sinfonia.

WHether it is for a professional or amateur project, Greg McAusland will motivate your forces and make it fun to achieve the highest standard possible. Greg is available to take on new students on a range of instruments. Greg is available to play for wedding services and provide light classical music for your reception or corporate function anywhere in the United Kingdom.

Please take a look at Greg's web page and contact me to discuss your detailed requirements.

 

Name: Edward McCall
Skills: Teacher (Keyboard tutor)
Phone: +44 (0)1494 447898
Address: 123 Southfield Road, Downley, High Wycombe, Bucks HP13 5LB, United Kingdom
Links: E-mail
 
Ed is a highly capable player and educator. He has a BMus from Trinity College and is a qualified teacher, graduating from Kingston University in 2000.

He has a long history of music performance and not only plays keyboards and piano, but is an excellent organist. As well as a player and private tutor, Ed is a school teacher and brings a wealth of experience to his lessons.

 

Name: Maria McCaul
Skills: Singer, Teacher
Phone: +44 (0)7899 026 394
Address: United Kingdom
Links: E-mail
 
Classically Trained Violinist and Soprano Singer Teaches All Styles, Classical, Jazz, Musical Theatre, Opera and Pop Preparation for Music College.

Associated Board Examinations from Grade 3 to 8 Preparation for Concert, and Auditions. 60 Minutes Lesson £30

 

Name: Maria McCaul
Skills: Teacher (Violin and Singing)
Phone: +44 (0)7899 026 394
Address: 11 Campsbourne Road Hornsey N8 7PT, United Kingdom
Links: Website     E-mail
 
Teacher of Violin and Singing. All Welcome, all abilities. Please view themusichouse.co.uk for further information.

 

Name: Avril McCusker
Skills: Singer, Teacher (Soprano singer; teacher of singing, piano and electronic keyboard. )
Phone: +44 (0)140-580 1225
Address: 55 Ballater Drive, Paisley PA2 7SH, United Kingdom
Links: E-mail
 
I have been a teacher of singing, piano and electronic keyboard since 1985; also, groups of pre-school children. I have students ranging from beginners to professional musicians. My special interests are in Kodaly's ideas of teaching music to children and in using solfa to learn to sing at sight.

 

Name: Patrick McGuire
Skills: Player, Singer, Soloist, Teacher
Address: Chicago, Illinois, United States
Links: E-mail
 
Experienced musician (BME w/oboe emphasis) specializing in woodwinds. My major instrument is the oboe/english horn which I've played for 14 years. I am also proficient on flute/piccolo, sax, and clarinet. Great sight reading skills. Contact me for pit orchestra and other playing opportunities in the Northern Illinois/Chicago area.

 

Name: Blair McMillen
Skills: Conductor, Player, Soloist, Teacher
Phone: +1 917 287 4362
Fax: +1 212 864 7768
Address: 230 Riverside Drive, New york, NY 10025, United States
Links: Website     E-mail
 
Blair McMillen is establishing himself as one of the most verstatile and sought-after pianists today. He has received critical acclaim for his performances throuhgout the United States and abroad; the New York Times has called his playing "lustrous" and "very keenly performed." He has made concerto appearances in Alice Tully Hall, was soloist on a tour of Japan with the Juilliard Orchestra, and has performed for President Bill Clinton. His performances have also been featured on CBS - Sunday Morning, NPR, WNYC, and WQXR. A dedicated chamber musician, Mr. McMillen has performed at the Lincoln Center Chamber Music Society, with tenor Anthony Dean Griffey, with members of the American, Brentano, and Flux String Quartets, and with the New York Woodwind Quintet.

Dedicated to new and groundbreaking projects, Blair McMillen is committed to the performance of music of today. As a founding member of the creative-arts ensemble Non Sequitur, he has premiered over 100 chamber and instrumental pieces, and frequently involves himself in multimedia, funk, free improv, theater and mutimedia projects. A self-taught jazz pianist, Mr. McMillen has managed to "cross-over" musical styles successfully, not the least of which is in his solo concerts, where he frequently programs Zorn and Zappa next to Haydn and Hummel next to Cage and Cowell.

Blair McMillen holds degrees from Oberlin College and the Juilliard School, where he studied with Jerome Lowenthal. Other teachers have included Byron Janis, Robert McDonald, and Joseph Kalichstein. His solo CD "Soundings," featuring the music of Liszt, Copland, Debussy, and Scriabin, was released in February, 2000.

 

 


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