Adjunct Faculty, MUSIC THEORY, Dewberry School of Music, CVPA
Dr. Noel Torres Rivera is a new adjunct music theory faculty member at George Mason University, teaching graduate analytical techniques in the Fall 2025 semester. Previously Dr. Torres Rivera has taught at the Conservatory of Music of Puerto Rico.
Adjunct Faculty, CLASSICAL GUITAR and Guitar Ensemble, Dewberry School of Music, CVPA
Matt Trkula is a Northern Virginia based classical guitarist and teacher. He earned his BM in Classical Guitar Performance from the College Conservatory of Music at the University of Cincinnati under Clare Callahan and Masters degrees in Classical Guitar Performance and Music Education from George Mason University under Larry Snitzler.
Historical Ensembles Program Manager, Green Machine Ensembles, CVPA
Chris Troiano earned his Doctorate of Music Arts degree at George Mason University, his MM in Euphonium Performance from George Mason University in 2017, and a double BM in Music Education and Euphonium Performance from the University of North Texas in 2015.
Adjunct Faculty, MUSIC TECHNOLOGY, Dewberry School of Music, CVPA
Professor Thomas E. Tyra holds a Bachelor of Music in Music Technology and an Engineering emphasis with a minor in Audio Production from George Mason University. He also holds a Master of Arts in Audio Sciences with a concentration in Recording and Production from the Peabody Conservatory of Johns Hopkins University.
