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A multifaceted performing artist and dedicated educator, Chin-Fei Chan performs internationally as a solo flutist, chamber musician and collaborative pianist. She received both the Doctor of Musical Arts and Master of Music degrees in flute performance from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) under the guidance of Dr. Jonathan Keeble and Alexander Murray. She has performed in live broadcasts on WILL 90.1 and WTTW (one of the PBS member stations in Chicago) and has been invited to perform at the National Flute Association’s annual convention for four consecutive years from 2016-2019, premiering both solo and chamber music. She was on the faculty of the University of Illinois Unit One undergraduate program and given the Excellence in Teaching awards.

Chin-Fei performs with Silicon Valley Philharmonic and is a member of Teal Crane Trio, a group that focuses on original compositions, new arrangements and improvisational works. She maintains a private studio and is on the faculty of the Community School of Music and Arts. In addition to music, Dr. Chan is an AmSAT-certified Alexander Technique instructor. She works extensively with musicians and dancers in helping them gain a deep understanding and approach to prevent injuries while enhancing their performance.

Session 1 & 2

Ginger Kroft is Principal Clarinet with Sacramento Philharmonic and Carmel Bach Festival; and member of Oakland Symphony. She regularly performed with San Francisco Ballet for six seasons and has performed with San Francisco Symphony and Opera orchestras. Currently, she directs chamber programs at Carmel Bach Festival.

Mrs. Kroft is on faculty at San Francisco Conservatory and Santa Clara University. Her South Bay teaching studio is ClarinetStudio.org. Mrs. Kroft adjudicates local and national competitions, including USIMC and Berkeley Piano Club.

Mrs. Kroft serves on the State Board of Directors for CAPMT; formerly for MTAC and CAPMT regional boards. She’s a Vandoren International Artist, playing M15 mouthpieces & Traditional reeds. Her degrees, with distinction, include Northwestern University and San Francisco Conservatory of Music.

“I’ve never heard a clarinet played so beautifully, with such elegant shaping of phrases and refined musical control. A performance to bring tears to your eyes! Wow!” — Lyn Bronson

Session 1 & 2

Adrienne Malley currently performs as second oboe/English horn of the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra and third oboe/English horn of the Marin Symphony. She frequently performs with many other ensembles including the San Francisco Symphony, Symphony San Jose, New Century Chamber Orchestra and other regional orchestras. An avid chamber musician, she is a founding member of the woodwind sextet, Frequency 49, and a past member of Avenue Winds and the Divisa Ensemble.

Adrienne maintains a pre-collegiate studio in Redwood City and is on faculty at Santa Clara University. She coaches young musicians in local youth organizations and has presented music education performances throughout the Bay Area.

Adrienne received her Master of Music from the University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music and her Bachelor of Music in Oboe Performance from the University of Michigan School of Music.

For more information, please visit: www.adriennemalley.com

Session 1 & 2 | San Francisco Conservatory

Daniel Wood is a founding member of the Quadre horn quartet (quadre.org) that has toured extensively since 1998. He received his training from the University of California, Los Angeles after growing up in the Bay Area. His compositions favor small groups such as brass, wind and string chamber music, steel drum ensembles and jazz combos with commissions from Ceora Winds, Presidio String Trio, and Avenue Winds. His music and playing can be heard on Quadre’s 4 albums with guest horn player James Thatcher, Grammy award-winning flutist, Molly Barth, and soprano Elizabeth Weigle. He is also a member of the Avenue Winds and the Teal Crane Trio both focused on championing new work. He has written and performed solo shows as an improvisational musician including “Life on an Island” and “Brother, can you spare a Dime.” Mr. Wood has lectured on the Business of Music for the American Federation of Musicians, San Francisco Conservatory, Eastman School of Music, University of Oregon, and international horn conferences. He runs Solid Wood Publishing and is the chair of Musicianship and Composition at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, Pre-College Division.