HGO Studio Staff and Faculty


Laura Canning, Director	Eric Melear, Music Director Mr. and Mrs. Albert B. Alkek Chair

Amra Catovic, Studio Administrator
Carlisle Floyd, Artistic Advisor Stephen King, Director of Vocal Instruction Patrick Summers, Conducting Instructor and Coach Margaret Alkek Williams Chair

Craig Kier, Vocal Coach
Mr. and Mrs. James A. Elkins, Jr. Endowed Chair

Peter Pasztor, Vocal Coach sponsored by Louisa Stude Sarofim Bethany Self, Vocal Coach

Timothy Hester, Piano Teacher

Brigitte Crull, French Instructor
sponsored by Jennifer Sickler

Enrica Vagliani Gray, Italian Instructor
sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Michael A. Weill

Jonathan Ludwig, Russian Instructor

Richard Spuler, German Instructor
In honor of Jason Alexander Smith

Deborah Birnbaum, Guest Coach
James J. Drach Endowment Fund

Corradina Caporello, Guest Coach

José Maria Condemi, Guest Dramatic Coach
Sponsored by Marsha L. Montemayor

John Cox, Director of Showcase
Sponsored by Dr. Alice Gates and Dr. Wayne Wilner

Christina Keefe, Drama Instructor
Sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. William H. Guggolz, Jr.

Kathleen Kelly, Guest Coach
Sponsored by Mr. Ralph Burch

Warren Jones, Guest Coach
Sponsored by Mr. Brian Henecey and Mr. Chuck Ross

Pierre Vallet, Guest Coach / French Language Consultant
The Evans Family Endowed Chair

Carlisle Floyd and David Gockley, Co-Founders