Our Instructors

Steven Edwards: Trumpet

Steven Edwards: Trumpet Steven Edwards is the Fine Arts Department Head for Falmouth Public Schools in Falmouth, Massachusetts. Prior to his appointment as the Department Head in 2015, he was the Director of Instrumental Studies at Falmouth High School since 2006. Steve was nominated for a Grammy in 2015 as a Music Educator and he also received the 2012 Teacher of the Year Award from the Cape Cod Symphony Orchestra and Cape Cod Conservatory. Mr. Edwards attended the Hartt School of Music in CT and the University of North Texas. He holds a Masters degree in Music Education and Conducting. ...

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Judy Yaltadel: Bass

Judy Yaltadel:  Bass

Judy Yaltadel: Bass   With Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Bass Performance at Univ. of Michigan and Rice University, respectively; 40+ years of performing experience in classical, musical theater, jazz, and rock music (including many years with the Cape Symphony Orchestra; principal bassist with the Chatham and Outer Cape Chorales; principal bassist with the Houston Bach Chorus and Orchestra; two full-time professional orchestras; major opera and ballet company orchestras; numerous musical theater productions, including 36 performances of West Side Story under the baton of a student of Leonard Bernstein; swing/jazz bands; the British rock band The Moody Blues; Yo-Yo Ma; Willie...

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Alexandria Sethares: Flute

Alexandria Sethares:  Flute

Alexandria Sethares: Flute  Allie Sethares has played the flute for 20 years. She is a member of the Falmouth Chamber Players Orchestra, has performed at multiple services in Falmouth, and with flute ensembles at venues such as our local nursing homes, open houses, and street fairs. Having grown up in Falmouth and participated in All Cape and Southeast music festivals as a flute student, she is excited to help any current or future flute player reach their music goals, whether it be preparing for auditions, rehearsing personal pieces, learning the basics, or improving current skills!

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Rob Perry: Percussion

Rob Perry: Percussion Rob has been playing for over 20 years in various genres and styles. He is currently the FHS Percussion Instructor and writes the drill for the FHS Marching Band. He has marched with the University of New Hampshire Wildcat Marching Band and taught the Portsmouth and Johnston High School Drum Lines. He has also taught at Andover High School and Portsmouth High School in their marching battery drumline. He has extensive playing and teaching experience in concert and drum set settings as well. 

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Andrew Hellwig

Andrew Hellwig: Saxophone Andrew Hellwig is a modern-day saxophonist, educator, and composer. Born and raised on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, Andrew studied music under the direction of Andy Troyanos as well as Berke McKelvey. Since the age of 15, Andrew has performed Stage Door Canteen. Andrew received a Bachelor's degree in Jazz Performance at the University of Rhode Island. At URI, he studied jazz and classical saxophone with Dr. Jared Sims, Bill Jones, Dr. Jon Amon, Dave Zinno, and Emmett Goods.  Andrew has performed at the Newport Jazz Festival, Navy Band Saxophone Symposium, Umass Saxophone Symposium, Truly Cape Cod Jazz Festival,...

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