Faculty, Music, Percussion
When Sam was in the first grade, he wanted to be a professional basketball player, a wrestling star, and an opera singer. When Sam entered eighth grade and experienced his first big roller coaster, he wanted to design them. Many years later, Sam has found his calling...
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, Music, Percussion
Nick Scollard (they/he) is a multidisciplinary artist, musician, and community organizer whose creative foundations are rooted in DIY spaces and accessibility. Nick is an Ithaca transplant, having grown up in the suburbs of Detroit, Michigan. They later moved to...
