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Ayse Celasun — Piano

Jean-François de Groote — Theory/Solfège/Choir

Susan Warner— Clarinet

 Former Professor at the conservatories of GPSEA/France, Ayse Celasun, native of Istanbul, began her studies at the age of 5 at Istanbul Belediye Konservatuari (currently Istanbul University State Conservatory). She moved to Paris with a scholarship to the Ecole Normale de Musique de Paris, in the class of Germaine Mounier...

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Susan Warner— Clarinet

Jean-François de Groote — Theory/Solfège/Choir

Susan Warner— Clarinet

 Susan Warner is Acting Principal Clarinetist of the Lyric Opera of Chicago Orchestra. In addition to her position at the Lyric, Susan is a member of the Prairie Winds, a nationally touring wind quintet with an annual residency at Madeline Island Chamber Music.  Also a member of the Sun Valley Music Festival Orchestra, Susan...

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Jean-François de Groote — Theory/Solfège/Choir

Jean-François de Groote — Theory/Solfège/Choir

Ernest Strauhal 許志仁 — MAO - Computer Assisted Composer

Originally from Lille, France, Jean François DE GROOTE is a clarinetist and composer who graduated from the conservatories of Roubaix, Limoges, and Saint-Étienne (gold medal and Diploma of Musical Studies). He is a member of several groups, including the clarinet quartet "Les Clartones" and "Vânt În Est" eastern music. As a wind orchestra musician, he recorded as a soloist on the CD Centavia..

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Ernest Strauhal 許志仁 — MAO - Computer Assisted Composer

Ernest Strauhal 許志仁 — MAO - Computer Assisted Composer

Ernest Strauhal 許志仁 — MAO - Computer Assisted Composer

Ernest Strauhal is a Californian MAO (Musique Assistée par Ordinateur - Computer Assisted) composer and visual artist based in Chicago. His compositions and visual works have been shown and performed across Illinois, New York, California, and New Mexico. In 2021, Strauhal released his first music project “Beuys 1974” on .phonographiq, a music label dedicated to the intersection of the aesthetics of sound and image. 

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Lydia Nance - Bassoonist

Ernest Strauhal 許志仁 — MAO - Computer Assisted Composer

Lydia Nance - Bassoonist

Lydia Nance is a bassoonist, chamber musician, and music educator in Chicago, IL. She performs with her woodwind trio, The Bells and Whistles and teaches in a variety of settings: the classroom, chamber music, and private lessons. 


She received her Teaching Licensure at Northeastern Illinois University, where she will also earn her Master’s in Applied Pedagogy.

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Prospective Teachers

Do you have a passion for your instrument, a gift for developing musical skills in students in a variety in both age range and skill level, and desire to work on a world class team based out of a historic building with breathtaking views?


If so we would love to talk to you about working with us!

We are currently looking to fill several teaching positions.

The ideal candidate would be someone who:


  • Can build relationships with parents, students, and other staff through participation in performances and events.
  • Will be present to administer and facilitate evaluations, assessments, and student advocacy efforts.
  • Shows strong Classroom and student engagement in variety of settings and spaces.


Please note: a background check is required for all employees.

Contact Us

Notre École de Musique
2232 West Irving Park Road
Chicago, IL 60618
contact@NEdMchicago.com 

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