Choral Director, Music, Voice
Emily Richards is a graduate of the Ithaca College School of Music, and a mom to two amazing girls. She has been a director of the Ithaca Children and Youth Chorus, for which she currently serves as the Artistic Director, for over a decade. She specializes in working...
Choral Faculty, Music, Voice
Beatrice B. Olesko is an Associate Professor of Music Education at Ithaca College where she teaches classes related to elementary general and vocal music. Prior to coming to IC, Beatrice taught K-4 general music and elementary choir for United Local Schools in...
Choral Faculty, Music, Voice
Originally a native of Florida, Sarah has taught elementary and middle school choirs, piano and general music and has served as an adjudicator for the Florida Vocal Association. Her passion is sharing a love of music, learning and finding beauty everyday. Sarah Smokay...
Faculty, Theatre Arts Instruction
Nicole-Bethany began her performance career at just 5 years old on Broadway-sized stages, discovering the powerful impact of her voice on audiences. Having grown up in Far Rockaway, NY, she faced socio-economic challenges amongst others unique to her as Black girl...
