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  • Dr. Noel Torres Rivera wearing sage green shirt and glasses

    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.
  • Matt Trkula holding guitar in a field wearing blue sweater

    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.
  • Chrisi Troiano

    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.