Miss Kate is an EPAC Choreographer who would like to teach the basics of Musical Theater Dance, while educating her students on the importance of a complete performer needing more than just dance technique. Musical theater dance class will focus on learning proper dance technique while exploring the various dance styles used in Broadway shows. All levels of experience are welcome as we study a dances journey from audition to performance. Looking for a new way to practice self care? Dance it out! Not only is the combination of jazz and lyrical great exercise, it also helps teach the dancer to express emotions through movement. Kate has been a dance instructor for the EPAC Kids Theater Workshop for many years now and has performed on the EPAC stage in numerous EPAC Productions. She also choreographs many of the local High School Productions as well.

Matt has been performing on the EPAC stage as well as many others in the area for close to 10 years. He has been one of the EPAC Kids Theater Workshop acting instructors for a number of years now, and has recently received his Bachelor's Degree in Theatre Performance from Binghamton University where he was seen in many main-stage musicals including RENT, Hairspray, A Chorus Line, and Man of La Mancha. 

Upstate New York based voice teacher and performer.  An Iowa native, Ms. Duhr-Ramirez earned a B.M. in Vocal Performance from the University of Iowa. Elizabeth earned a M.M. in Opera from the joint program between Binghamton University and Tri Cities Opera, where she was a Resident Artist and performed in many roles.  As an active concert artist she has served in many concert venues all across the country. Beth has recently become a certified Music Together teacher. 

Elaine has taught piano at EPAC for many years.   She received a B.A. of Music degree in Piano Performance from Seton Hill College and a Master of Music degree from Ithaca College. Mrs. Closser brings many years of experience in teaching piano to students of all ages.

EPAC is proud to welcome Wendy Stafford on to the EPAC team. She has been a great addition to the Kids Theater Workshop, and now she's teaching at the EPAC School of Performing Arts. Wendy is a NYS Licensed Music Educator with a BFA from Ithaca College, an MFA from Boston Conservatory, and is now offering private music instruction in winds, strings, piano, voice and music theory while meeting guide lines for wearing masks and social distancing.

Private drum lessons focus on snare drum technique, rhythm reading, drumset independence, NYSSMA, All-County, and College Audition prep. Chris is co-author with renowned session drummer, Gary Chester, of the Internationally acclaimed drumset books, The New Breed and New Breed II. Classes are offered periodically to supplement private lessons with a focus on ensemble playing and performance. Chris' passion for drumming is infectious!

Al Miele has taught private drum lessons in Endicott for many years. He has studied with Joe Roma, Tony Monforte, and Chris Adams. Al's focus is on hand and foot technique, reading, and drum set coordination.

Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele

 Andy has taught Guitar, Bass, and Ukulele, lessons in the area for over 30 years. He studied Music Theory and Applied music at Suny Broome Binghamton. Andy focuses on Acoustic and Electric Guitar technique’s, Music Theory, Song Writing, and Performance. He is Delighted to be Teaching at EPAC and is looking forward to working with you.

Matt Snyder is happy and honored to start teaching at EPAC. He is a trained classical guitarist with experience on string bass, bass guitar, piano, singing, cello, ukulele, drums, and even mandolin. He is looking forward to working with you or your children.