Caroline Nicolas, cello

CAROLINE NICOLAS (CELLO, THEORY) enjoys an active and multifaceted career as one of the outstanding performers in her field. A passionate educator, she has been a guest teacher at the Peabody Conservatory at Johns Hopkins University, the University of Victoria, and at the University of Washington School of Music. Advanced Degrees from The Juilliard School and Schola Cantorum Basiliensis in Switzerland.

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David Lee (cello)

DAVID LEE (CELLO) is completing his Master of Music at The Juilliard School, and received his Bachelor of Music from Oberlin Conservatory. David is the winner of numerous prestigious competitions, and now aims to share his musical passion with the next generation.

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Emma Richmond (violin, viola)

EMMA RICHMOND (VIOLIN) holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree from The Juilliard School and received the Juilliard Career Advancement Fellowship when she graduated. Emma is a passionate advocate of education and community engagement, and strives to share her love for classical music.

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Tony Allen (percussion)

TONY ALLEN (PERCUSSION), attended Berklee College of Music, toured extensively and eventually settled in Manhattan. He has toured and recorded with artists such as Usher, Busta Rhymes, Jon Herrington, and Kid Creole and The Coconuts. A favorite among students!

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Iona Batchelder (cello)

IONA BATCHELDER (CELLO) is an avid solo, chamber, and orchestral artist. She was a founding member of the Unison Quartet, and a recipient of the prestigious Kovner Fellowship at Juilliard. B.M. and M.M from The Juilliard School.

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GNMC News 2022

We couldn't be more proud of our students! Click here to read more about their recent accomplishments.

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Dr. Dan McCarthy (Violin, Viola)

DR. DAN MCCARTHY's (VIOLA, VIOLIN) playing has been described as "virtuosic" by Seen and Heard International. He holds advanced degrees from The Juilliard School, University of Michigan, and University of Maryland.

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Magnus Villanueva (piano)

MAGNUS VILLANUEVA (PIANO) has performed in notable concert halls all over North America, Europe, and Asia. M.M. and B.M. from Peabody Conservatory.

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GNMC News Pre-Pandemic

What a fabulous year of music making for Great Neck Music Conservatory students and faculty - Read more for some of the highlights!

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Kristina Shafranski (Voice)

KRISTINA SHAFRANSKI (VOICE) performs with New York Lyric Opera Theater, and is a Guest Artist of the celebrated New York City Ukrainian Festival of East Village. M.M. Roosevelt University’s Chicago College of Performing Arts.

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