Herbert Engelmayer
Master Piano Instructor, Accompanist, and Performer
Piano tuner and instrument technician. Graduate of Vienna Music Academy, Vienna, Austria.
He comes from a family of Viennese Opera singers, and is currently a member of the German Maennerchor and Director of the Volksfest Singers. Performs with Vienna on Tour.
Stephanie Isola
Woodwinds, Voice, and Piano
B.A. of Music Education, Univ of Minnesota; Licensed in band, orchestra, and general music.
Choir director for Ascension Academy Choir and Ascension School Choir; performed with World Voices and the National Anthem Project in Wash, D.C. Performs in pit orchestra with Hillcrest Community Theater and at private events.
Joel Shapira
Guitar: Classical, Jazz, Latin, and Popular Styles
Berklee School of Music, Boston; Mannes School of Music, New York.
He is an instructor for Twin Cities Youth Jazz Camp, performs regularly as solo guitarist, in duo format and in ensembles around the Twin City area. Founder of Sunset Park Music www.joelshapira.com.
Nancy Sogabe
Group music classes, Aardvark Arts Camps, and Dragonfly Tutors
Summa cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of Minnesota, Liberal Arts, Education, and Fine Arts. Graphic Arts, North Hennepin Community College.
She is a trained tutor in reading and ESL. Performs with Vienna on Tour.
John Vettel
Violin, Viola, Violincello, and ensemble/orchestra
B.A. Music Education, Univ. Southern Mississippi.
Orchestra and string instructor for Cumberland County Schools and Rochester Public Schools in Rochester, Minnesota. Currently conductor of Zumbrota Community Band Principal viola and assistant conductor for Minnesota Philharmonic Orchestra and assistant principal viola, Rochester Orchestra, Rochester, MN.
