Here are our amazing faculty and administrators.
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Lisa Bobrin: Visual Arts
Lisa's formal fine art lessons began at age 11 in the midwest. She started with pottery and then developed into oil painting. To say she grew up in a fine arts saturated home environment would be an understatement. Her mother was a master of pastels, studied voice at the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, and architecture at the University of Cincinnati. Her father was a professional photographer and dabbled in oil paints. Other media she was exposed to include floor loom weaving and textiles. She actively pursued art education.
Lisa has a BS degree in Occupational Therapy and has continued in that carreer for over 20 years working in rehabilitation, mental health and schools K-12. Coupled with her art education, she has experiences which have married splendidly in teaching the fundamentals of drawing and painting to children and adults.
As John Maeda, president of Rhode Island School of Design says, "I believe we need to add an "A" for art added to the national STEM (Science, technology, engineering and math) education agenda, ……to turn it into STEAM. " and " …developing creativity needs to start in the K-12 schools." It only seems logical to now combine her years of working as an occupational therapist with her love of the creative process by developing studio art courses for drawing and painting fundamentals for the community of Holliston.
Lisa resides in Holliston with her husband and son.
Lisa has a BS degree in Occupational Therapy and has continued in that carreer for over 20 years working in rehabilitation, mental health and schools K-12. Coupled with her art education, she has experiences which have married splendidly in teaching the fundamentals of drawing and painting to children and adults.
As John Maeda, president of Rhode Island School of Design says, "I believe we need to add an "A" for art added to the national STEM (Science, technology, engineering and math) education agenda, ……to turn it into STEAM. " and " …developing creativity needs to start in the K-12 schools." It only seems logical to now combine her years of working as an occupational therapist with her love of the creative process by developing studio art courses for drawing and painting fundamentals for the community of Holliston.
Lisa resides in Holliston with her husband and son.
Joel Edinberg: Woodwinds & composition
Joel Edinberg is a Saxophonist, Composer, and Producer based out of Boston, MA. He currently runs the Somerville Symphony Orkestar, a six-piece gypsy-punk band, and tours with many other Boston based bands including the Van Burens. Once he graduated from Cornell University with a degree in Engineering Physics, he moved to Boston for a job but has since left his engineering career to pursue music.
Since switching careers, he has recorded saxophone for Guster, The Stepkids, Zox, Parlour Bells, and the Van Burens and has opened for Kimbra, the Rebirth Brass Band, and Melvin Seals and the Jerry Garcia Band. He also works as a composer and producer having his music featured on TV. You can hear some of his music played on the History Channel, Comedy Central, National Geographic, Telemundo, and MTV2 among others. He has assisted and engineered recording sessions for Drumhedz, Cocek! Brass Band, Greg Loughman, Ila Mawana, and Harmoos.
Joel has been teaching music for over fifteen year to students of varying levels of interest. He teaches students for saxophone, flute, and clarinet in both classical and jazz styles. He keeps a fun atmosphere and encouraging attitude during his lessons.
Since switching careers, he has recorded saxophone for Guster, The Stepkids, Zox, Parlour Bells, and the Van Burens and has opened for Kimbra, the Rebirth Brass Band, and Melvin Seals and the Jerry Garcia Band. He also works as a composer and producer having his music featured on TV. You can hear some of his music played on the History Channel, Comedy Central, National Geographic, Telemundo, and MTV2 among others. He has assisted and engineered recording sessions for Drumhedz, Cocek! Brass Band, Greg Loughman, Ila Mawana, and Harmoos.
Joel has been teaching music for over fifteen year to students of varying levels of interest. He teaches students for saxophone, flute, and clarinet in both classical and jazz styles. He keeps a fun atmosphere and encouraging attitude during his lessons.
Chris Roberts: Founder, Guitar, Theater & Stage Combat
Originally from Medway, MA, Chris went to Philadelphia for his BFA from the University of the Arts. While at University of the Arts, he studied acting with Drucie McDaniel, Pete Pryor, and Helena White. Speech was studied under Neill Hartley and David Howie. Chris learned stage combat with Charles Conwell. While in Philadelphia, Chris had the chance to work with award winning companies such as Pig Iron Theater Company, Enchantment Theater Company, Tribe of Fools, and Apparatus Dance Collective. Through a small company he created, Shady Lane Mask Ensemble, he produced and directed pieces for the Equinox Theater Festival (UArts), Intuitions Theater Festival (UPenn), and the Philadelphia Fringe Festival. While at Boulder CO, for his MFA in Actor Created Physical Theater, through Naropa University, he studied with Thomas Prattki and Amy Russell from the London International School for the Performing Arts. He was also very lucky to have trained under Jin Woo Yoo for movement and Giovanni Fusetti for red nosed clown (Director of Helikos).
Chris’ works have a distinct passion for linking movement and music. With a background as a singer/songwriter, Chris has had opportunities to perform live on radio WOMR and WPEP along with various other performances. He has worked primarily in the Mid-Atlantic region.
Chris’ works have a distinct passion for linking movement and music. With a background as a singer/songwriter, Chris has had opportunities to perform live on radio WOMR and WPEP along with various other performances. He has worked primarily in the Mid-Atlantic region.
Dave Hines: Bass, Guitar, Piano, & Music Ensembles
David Jerome Hines was born to famous Opera singers Jerome Hines and Lucia (maiden name) Evangelista. He played piano and cello as a child, then pursued electric bass and guitar from age 11 on. Hines attended the Berklee College of Music and Manhattan School of Music, and received private instruction from Stanley Clarke on bass and composition back in the seventies. Dave was principally interested in the fusion music of Miles Davis, Weather Report, Return to Forever, and others. He went on to promote fusion music, playing with George Johnson (from Lonnie Smith, Mcoy Tyner) and other jazz and jazz fusion fusion projects along the way.
Recording credits include Pamela Hines “9-45” and “Twilight World” with Jerry Bergonzi and CDs with Boston band mate Miles Donahue. He is currently teaching privately and performing in the New England area. His first solo album, “Nebula” features Allan Holdsworth, Steve Hunt, Steve Michaud, and Steve Kirby. Hines composed, performed on, and co-produced the project himself.
David teaches piano in the styles of classical, popular, blues, and rock. Bass studies entail rock, jazz, electric and upright bass (jazz, blues, and classical), guitar studies in rock, blues, classical, and all popular styles. Students have achieved prestigious music awards, including the “Louis Armstrong Improvisation Award” from The Juilliard School of Music in New York.
You can view his professional website here.
Recording credits include Pamela Hines “9-45” and “Twilight World” with Jerry Bergonzi and CDs with Boston band mate Miles Donahue. He is currently teaching privately and performing in the New England area. His first solo album, “Nebula” features Allan Holdsworth, Steve Hunt, Steve Michaud, and Steve Kirby. Hines composed, performed on, and co-produced the project himself.
David teaches piano in the styles of classical, popular, blues, and rock. Bass studies entail rock, jazz, electric and upright bass (jazz, blues, and classical), guitar studies in rock, blues, classical, and all popular styles. Students have achieved prestigious music awards, including the “Louis Armstrong Improvisation Award” from The Juilliard School of Music in New York.
You can view his professional website here.
Pete Fanelli: Brass, Piano, & Music Ensembles
Syracuse, New York native Pete Fanelli received his Bachelor of Music in Jazz Trombone Performance from the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY. Peter has studied trombone and jazz improvisation with Hal Crook, Mark Kellogg, Joe Colombo, Dr. Howard Potter, Steve Frank and Curtis Fuller.
Pete has been a member of the Gap Mangione Big Band, the Dave Rivello Ensemble and the Eastman Broadband Ensemble. He has had the privilege to share the stage with great musicians such as Slide Hampton, Peter Erskine, Dick Oatts, John Fedchock, Marian McPartland, Rufus Reid, David Berger, Greg Hopkins and Avishai Cohen. His various ensembles have lead him all across the Eastern US as well as Italy, Mexico and the Netherlands.
Pete continues an active playing schedule in New England having performance opportunities with the Somerville Symphony Orkestar, Ezekiel's Wheels Klezmer Band, John Allmark Jazz Orchestra, Van Burens, Ila Mawana, Beantown Swing Orchestra, Spider Cider, Cafe Luna Trio, Kenny Hadley Bigband, Groove Alliance, Speakeasy Stage Company, Lyric Stage Company of Boston, Wheelock Family Theatre, Florencia Gonzalez Bigband, Brunt of It, Stormin’ Horns, Brass Force, Chicago Total Access, Macrotones, Ritmo Masacote and Kristen Ford Band.
After graduating from Eastman, Pete taught trombone and improvisation through the Eastman Community Music School in addition to maintaining a private studio. With the Community Music School, Pete coached jazz combos, taught private lessons and mentored the New Horizons Band's low brass section.
The Holliston School for the Performing Arts has been Pete's teaching home since 2009.
You can view his professional website here.
Pete has been a member of the Gap Mangione Big Band, the Dave Rivello Ensemble and the Eastman Broadband Ensemble. He has had the privilege to share the stage with great musicians such as Slide Hampton, Peter Erskine, Dick Oatts, John Fedchock, Marian McPartland, Rufus Reid, David Berger, Greg Hopkins and Avishai Cohen. His various ensembles have lead him all across the Eastern US as well as Italy, Mexico and the Netherlands.
Pete continues an active playing schedule in New England having performance opportunities with the Somerville Symphony Orkestar, Ezekiel's Wheels Klezmer Band, John Allmark Jazz Orchestra, Van Burens, Ila Mawana, Beantown Swing Orchestra, Spider Cider, Cafe Luna Trio, Kenny Hadley Bigband, Groove Alliance, Speakeasy Stage Company, Lyric Stage Company of Boston, Wheelock Family Theatre, Florencia Gonzalez Bigband, Brunt of It, Stormin’ Horns, Brass Force, Chicago Total Access, Macrotones, Ritmo Masacote and Kristen Ford Band.
After graduating from Eastman, Pete taught trombone and improvisation through the Eastman Community Music School in addition to maintaining a private studio. With the Community Music School, Pete coached jazz combos, taught private lessons and mentored the New Horizons Band's low brass section.
The Holliston School for the Performing Arts has been Pete's teaching home since 2009.
You can view his professional website here.