Guest Conductors
Yuval Zaliouk
Yuval Zaliouk began his music education at home with his musician parents and at The Haifa, Israel, Academy of Music where he studied piano, trombone and percussion. He graduated with distinction.
David Itkin
David Itkin is Music Director and Conductor of the Abilene Philharmonic, and a Professor of Music and Director of Orchestral Studies at the University of North Texas College of Music.
Steven Thomas
Steven Thomas is a founding member of the orchestra and conducting staff at our MostArts Festival. Maestro Thomas is honored to conduct the piano competition concerts at MostArts, drawing on his long experience with young artists.
Lisa Lantz
Dr. Lisa Lantz, Chair of Performing Arts, is a Professor of Music and Director of the Strings Program, as well as the Conductor of the Alfred University Symphony Orchestra.