Teaching artists
Travel and study alongside leading teaching artists for learning that goes beyond the classroom
Leading from the stage
CAYO brings together a world-class roster of teaching artists from the US and Cuba to mentor the next generation of musicians and leaders.
Interested in joining CAYO as a teaching artist? Contact us today to connect with our Leadership team.
Teaching artists in residence
Recently relocated to the Minneapolis-St. Paul area, the Havana Quartet is currently enrolled in an artist residency program with several local-area organizations where they interact with diverse audiences with a repertoire that covers works from classical music to contemporary Cuban composers. Check out the events page to see more opportunities to see the Quartet in action!
World-class musicians from top schools, orchestras and ensembles across the country
Dr. Melissa Kraut, cello, Cleveland Institute of Music
Timothy Zavadil, clarinet/bass clarinet, Minnesota Orchestra
Julie Gramolini Williams, oboe, Minnesota Orchestra
Marisela Sager, flute, Interlochen
Manny Laureano, principal trumpet, Minnesota Orchestra
Milana Reiche, violin, Minnesota Orchestra
Glenn Williams, ensembles
Desirée Ruhstrat, violin, Northwestern University
Masumi Per Rostad, viola, Eastman School of Music
Fei Xie, principal bassoon, Minnesota Orchestra
Karla Donehew Pérez, violin, Catalyst Quartet
Fernando Meza, percussion, University of Minnesota
Jessie Montgomery, composer/violinist
David Williamson, double bass, Minnesota Orchestra
Daiana García, music director, Havana Chamber Orchestra; Artistic Director, CAYO
Sam Bergman, viola, Minnesota Orchestra
Alejandro "Coqui" Calzadilla, clarinet
Tom Rosenberg, cello, Carleton College; Artistic Director, Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition
Lázara Santana, bassoon
R. Douglas Wright, principal trombone, Minnesota Orchestra; Northwestern University
Erich Rieppel, timpani, Minnesota Orchestra
Karlos Rodríguez, cello, Catalyst Quartet
Paul Laraia, viola, Catalyst Quartet
César Eduardo Ramos, ensembles
James Ross, ensembles
Video of violin flash mob