Preparatory Division

Faculty and Administration

Sakiko Ohashi, Director.

Sakiko holds Bachelor and Master of Music degrees in Piano Performance from the Juilliard School, and has since performed extensively as a soloist and chamber musician. Also a dedicated teacher, she has taught at the Greenwich House of Music, Sewanee Summer Music Festival, and Augustana College. From 2002-2008, Sakiko created and directed programs at the New Orleans Center for the Creative Arts in Louisiana.

The faculty of the Preparatory Division consists of gifted and experienced professional performers who are passionate about teaching young people.

Malena Dayen, voice
Renata Gutman, piano
Ieva Jokubaviciute, piano
Ryan Kamm, double bass
Hye-Jin Kim, violin
Shelly Ley, music and movement
Karen Ouzounian, Cello
Sharon Roffman, violin (on leave)
Hiroko Sasaki, piano
Susanne Son, piano