Lal Besir, 15, is in the Community School Concert Choir under the direction of Adrian Dunn. Lal is also studying Music Theory, takes voice lessons with Michael Stevens, and is a Herbert Zipper Scholar.

Piano faculty Jeffrey Lavner teaches students in the Conservatory, Music Academy, and Community School. He has been teaching at Colburn since 1981.

Giovanna Martinez, 16, is in her second year at the Colburn Dance Academy. In addition to ballet, she is also an accomplished singer, actor, and songwriter.

Adam Millstein, 26, studies violin with Robert Lipsett. Formerly a Community School student of five years, he returned to Colburn for his Master of Music and Artist Diploma after earning his bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan.

Noah Jung, 17, studies with Yehuda Gilad in the Music Academy. A Colburn student of four years, he is from Chicago, IL.