Carol Shansky - Flute
An active performer, Ms. Shansky has been heard in recital in Geneva,
Switzerland, Boston, San Jose, New York and in other venues on both the west and east
coasts. A particular interest in chamber music has brought her to concert
halls at the British Arts Center of Yale University, Carnegie Hall's Weill
Recital Hall, Tanglewood's Little Theatre, and the Bruno Walter Auditorium at
Lincoln Center. In addition, Ms. Shansky has performed by invitation at the 1996,
2000, 2002 and 2004 conventions of the National Flute Association. She has been
a prize winner in the Pearl Amster Concerto Competition, the JCC of Metro NJ
Young Artist's Competition, and Concerts Atlantique.
"Carol Shansky performed with skill and understanding."
- Rockland Journal News
A teacher in great demand, Ms. Shansky has served on the faculties of the Thurnauer School of Music, the Ridgewood Conservatory, the South Shore Conservatory, and the Community School of Music and Arts. Currently, she is the Adjunct Faculty in Woodwinds at Bergen Community College and maintains a private studio.
Carol Shansky received her Master of Music degree from the Boston University School for the Arts where she studied under Leone Buyse and her Bachelor of Music from Ithaca College. Other teachers and coaches include Frances Blaisdell, Samuel Baron, and Thomas Nyfenger. She has performed in master classes with Paula Robison, Samuel Baron, Geoffrey Gilbert and Torkil Bye.
Seth Himmelhoch - Guitar
Seth Himmelhoch is a classical guitarist and teacher based in Teaneck, New
Jersey. Besides performing with Duo Cavatina, Mr. Himmelhoch has made solo
appearances at such venues as the 92nd St. Y, Alice Tully Hall, Wagner College in
Staten Island, St. Paul's Chapel in NYC, and the JCC on the Palisades CPC Concert Series.
In addition he has performed around the US at Rhode Island
College, Eastern Michigan University, and at guitar workshops in several states. Mr.
Himmelhoch has also made appearances on cable television on NJ News 12, LITV
and Staten Island Cable TV.
As director of guitar studies at William Paterson University in Wayne, NJ, Mr. Himmelhoch has taught guitar to many talented young musicians and has overseen a yearly guitar festival which has presented such artists as Benjamin Verdery, Nicholas Goluses and many more. Mr. Himmelhoch is the founder and director of the Suzuki guitar program at the JCC/Thurnauer School of Music in Tenafly, NJ and he also serves on the Guitar Development Committee of the Suzuki Association of the Americas.
Mr. Himmelhoch is also active as a guitarist and composer in jazz, pop and experimental music groups. As a member of the Doansburgh Chamber Ensemble led by flutist Christine Smith, his compositions have been presented in their yearly jazz concerts in upstate New York. He has been a member of the rock group Ripe since December 2000. Ripe is currently in the studio putting the finishing touches on their new album.
Mr. Himmelhoch holds a Bachelor's and Master's Degree from the Manhattan School of Music where he studied with Carlos Barbosa-Lima. His other teachers were Jeffrey Meyerriecks, Rob Winter and Dennis Coleman. He has performed in master classes for Manuel Barrueco, David Leisner, Carlos Barbosa-Lima, Guido Santorsola and Jesus Silva.