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Conservatory alumni continue to flourish

Sheet music and the upper section of a violin during a conservatory event

The HARID Conservatory was founded in 1987 to provide professional training for gifted musicians from around the world. In 1999, the HARID became part of Lynn University and set the stage for what is now the Lynn University Conservatory of Music, providing some of the most talented young musicians in the nation with the opportunity to shape their skill set and define their aspirations. Thanks to their talent, dedication and well-rounded training acquired from many different programs, mentors and colleges around the world, conservatory alumni continue to flourish in their field. And faculty and staff are proud to have played a part in their musical development.

See where these talented musicians are now

Lynn University's Philharmonia performs.
Akmal Irmatov '15, '18 poses with a smile, leaning on his cello.
Akmal Irmatov '15, '18, cello. Where is he now? Japan. Irmatov is currently part of the Hyogo Performing Arts Center Orchestra.
Sylvia Kim Kilcullen '05 poses with the violin
Sylvia Kim Kilcullen '05, violin. Where is she now? Illinois. Kilcullen joined the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in 2012.
Ross Salvosa '02, '09 headshot
Ross Salvosa '02, '09, piano. Where is he now? Washington. Salvosa is a full-time lecturer of piano/piano pedagogy at Central Washington University. Salvosa currently holds the title of president and CEO of Concordia Arts Group.
Natasha Stojanovska '11 poses in front of a piano.
Natasha Stojanovska '11, piano. Where is she now? Illinois. Stojanovska just completed her doctorate in musical arts at the Bienen School of Music, Northwestern University, Chicago. She is currently a concert pianist and composer.
Hugo Valverde '16 poses with the french horn by his side.
Hugo Valverde '16, french horn. Where is he now? New York City. Valverde currently holds the full-time and tenured position of second horn at the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra since 2017.
Ana Flavia Zuim '06 poses with a smile.
Ana Flavia Zuim '06, piano. Where is she now? New York City. Zuim has been recently promoted to associate professor of vocal performance at NYU Steinhardt. She also works as a rehearsal pianist for the musical Hamilton.

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