Board of Directors

Eileen Chadwick

Susan Correll

James W. Davidson

Lisa Rubenstein

Adene Wilson

Faculty

Elizabeth Handman (Chaconne, Viola Ensemble) teaches strings in the Arlington Central School District and performs as a violist with the Hudson Valley Philharmonic. She attended CUNY Lehman and Manhattan School of Music, and has just competed her M.A.

Jonathan Handman (Mazurka, Vivace) directs the Symphony and Philharmonia orchestras at Arlington High School. As a cellist, Jon received his B.A. from Oberlin Conservatory and M.A. in conducting from SUNY Fredonia.

Kimberly Handman (Intermezzo) is the string teacher at Arlington Middle School. A violinist and violist, she earned her B.A. in music education from the Crane School of Music and M.A. from the Hartt School.

Rachel Handman (Strawberries, Tarantella) is a violinist in the Hudson Valley Philharmonic and Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra. She performs a wide range of musical styles, teaches privately and coaches chamber and fiddle ensembles.

Phil Helm (Bass Ensemble) is Principal Bass with the Hudson Valley Philharmonic. He also plays in the United States Military Band and is Assistant Principal Bass with the Albany Symphony. Phil teaches double bass at SUNY New Paltz and Bard College.

Gretchen Horvath (Orchestra Assistant) is the string teacher at Todd Middle School in Spackenkill Union Free School District.

Nanette Koch (Cello Ensemble) is a long-time member of the Hudson Valley Philharmonic and the director and cellist of the Botticelli Chamber Players. She also maintains a private cello studio in her home. She received a B.S. in music education from Crane and attended the Julliard School in further cello studies.

Kristina Rizzo (Prelude) has been teaching strings in Arlington School District for 19 years at the elementary and middle school levels. She attended Crane School of Music (B.M.) and Western Connecticut State University (M.S.).

Carole Schaad (Strawberries, Raspberries) directs the Strawberry Hill Strings Suzuki program in Rhinebeck.

Emily Schaad is currently on leave, enrolled at Appalachian State University to earn a masters degree in Appalachian Music: Roots and Influences. She received her B.M. from Curtis Institute and plays fiddle and banjo. Emily misses everyone at Stringendo...

Ambrose Verdibello (Boysenberries) is a seasoned performer on fiddle, banjo, guitar, and probably any other instrument you can think of. His fiddling is featured on the stringband CD "Southern Schoolhouse Rascals."