Robert DiLutis
Robert DiLutis is currently professor of clarinet at the University of Maryland, School of Music, College Park. Previously Mr. DiLutis was professor of clarinet at the Louisiana State University School of Music from 2009-2012, assistant principal and e-flat clarinetist with the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra and a clarinet professor at the Eastman School of Music. Mr. DiLutis has also served on the faculties of the St. Mary's University in Texas and Nazareth College in New York. Most recently Mr. DiLutis developed and taught an Orchestral Audition Training Program for the Eastman School of Music. His many clinics and master classes have included Ithaca College, Hartt School of Music, Boston University, New England Conservatory, Longy School of Music and the Academia y Banda De Musica De Norena, Oviedo, Spain.
Making his Carnegie Hall Recital debut in 1989, Mr. DiLutis has also performed as a featured soloist with ensembles such as the San Antonio Symphony, Baton Rouge Symphony and the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra. Recently Mr. DiLutis toured with the New York Philharmonic on its historic trip to Pyongyang, North Korea. Mr. DiLutis is a graduate of the Juilliard School where he studied with David Weber. In addition to his performance career Mr. DiLutis in the creator of the Reed Machine, a reed-making device used by top professionals around the world. Mr. DiLutis is an Artist for Buffet Group USA and plays Buffet clarinets exclusively.
As part of Professor DiLutis' comprehensive program at the university, he is offering classes in Clarinet Choir, Instrument Repair, Single Reed Making, Orchestral Repertoire, Clarinet Master Class, How to Win an Orchestral Audition, Chamber Music, Clarinet, Eb Clarinet and Bass Clarinet lessons. In 2016, Mr. DiLutis had been principal clarinetist with the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra for the past 8 years and will touring with the Maryland Clarinet Society to Dublin Ireland this summer. You can hear Mr. DiLutis on his recording on the Delos, Centaur, New World and Tonsehen recording labels.
Alex Dudkin
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Alexander Dudkin is a clarinetist based in the D.C./Maryland metropolitan area. He is a second-year master’s student and a member of the fellowship wind quintet at the University of Maryland, College Park, where he studies with Professor Robert DiLutis. His other mentors include Sidney Forrest, Lawrence Bocaner, Laura Grantier, E. Michael Richards and David Drosinos. Alex earned his bachelor’s degree in clarinet performance from the University of Maryland in 2022.
At Maryland, Alex is a member of the Symphony Orchestra and Wind Orchestra. An active freelancer, he has performed around various local venues including the Kennedy Center, Strathmore and Capitol One Arena. He has also played under the baton of well-respected conductors such as Jason Fetig, H. Robert Reynolds, Michael Votta, Andrea Brown, David Neely and Steve Hackman. In his free time, Alex loves being active by playing basketball and going on hikes. |
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Dylan Rye is a brass specialist and piano instructor with Lessons In Your Home and has been an active teacher since 2012. He has worked with both sectionals in school ensembles and private students in his teaching, and he is versed in trumpet (primary instrument), trombone, tuba, euphonium, and french horn. Dylan received his Bachelor's Degree in trumpet performance in 2017 from James Madison University. During his time at JMU, he had the opportunity to student teach with middle school students and provide instruction in local band camps. He also honed his performance skills in the brass area through intensive study of trumpet repertoire. His own teachers include Dr. Denny Edelbrock, former U.S. Army Band and Quintet member, John Abbracciamento of the Marine Band, Chris Carrillo at JMU and Chris Gekker at Maryland University. This diverse range of instructors has given Dylan strong backgrounds in various types of teaching and learning practices as well as various styles used in brass playing. Throughout the time in receiving his degree from JMU, Dylan also studied piano, music theory, and conducting. As a piano teacher, he directs his students' study through a traditional methodology that can lead to a variety of styles. In his brass instruction, his intensive course work with all instruments in this family allows him to work with students of varied ages and levels to take their playing to the next level -- whether in the realm of solo work or small to large ensembles. In lessons with private students, Dylan reaches each student as an individual and customizes his methodology to meet their needs. This can include anything from the basics of understanding music notation with complete beginners, developing a strong sound, or attaining goals, like making first chair in a school ensemble. Whatever the goal, Dylan approaches each student with a unique curriculum and inspires them to be the best musician they can be!
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Born and raised in northern Virginia, Matthew Larson has been playing both piano and trombone from the age of eleven. He began teaching in high school and it has been a part of his life ever since. Currently Matthew is working on a degree in music performance at the University of Maryland. He has a diverse performance history from classical to jazz to rock. He has performed in many notable locations such as the Kennedy Center, the Strathmore, Ram’s head, and sound stage. Matthew is passionate about music education; he believes that teaching music offers a unique opportunity to provide children with valuable life lessons in a fun low pressure environment. He believes learning music helps children develop self-confidence, teaches dedication, self-expression, and practice strategies that are useful across a broad variety of situations. To ensure each student flourishes, he carefully caters his teaching methods to each individual.
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Nick Obrigewitch is a tuba player, band director, and private lesson
instructor from Howard County, Maryland. He performs with classical,
jazz, polka, and contemporary music ensembles in the greater
Baltimore and Washington, DC areas. He is currently a member of the
Patapsco Brass Quintet, Towson Wind Symphony, and the Poka Terps.
Nick received a master degree in tuba performance and a bachelor
degree in music education from the University of Maryland, College Park.
instructor from Howard County, Maryland. He performs with classical,
jazz, polka, and contemporary music ensembles in the greater
Baltimore and Washington, DC areas. He is currently a member of the
Patapsco Brass Quintet, Towson Wind Symphony, and the Poka Terps.
Nick received a master degree in tuba performance and a bachelor
degree in music education from the University of Maryland, College Park.
