Get to Know Us

treece@longy.edu

Tyler is a singer, teacher, and music administrator. He spends his free time baking, crocheting, playing with his puppies (Odette and Georgette), and recording episodes of Follow the Lieder, a podcast produced by the Cincinnati Song Initiative.

bgross@longy.edu

Benjamin has been playing guitar since he was old enough to break the neck of his father’s electric. When he’s not stealing riffs from Robert Johnson or Mississippi John Hurt, you can find him foraging, fermenting, baking, cycling, or learning a new language.

Come to me if you have questions about your offer, for scholarship appeals, or to discuss Longy’s offerings!

zliu@longy.edu

Zishi Liu is a saxophonist and composer, who graduated from Longy’s JCM program. He enjoys all kinds of music from free jazz to pop, and is always ready to play and explore new cuisines! Zishi can speak Chinese and English.

Come to me with international student questions (registration, academia, culture), coaching, and student services (housing, event planning, outreach).

nbavoschen@longy.edu

Natalie picked up the clarinet in fourth grade, and she’s been at it ever since. Outside of work, she loves checking out new cafes around the city, hunting for new finds in thrift stores, cheering on Boston sports teams, or deciding which book to read next.

Come to me with questions about your application or international student inquiries (F-1 Visa, I-20s, employment, SSN etc.)

claird@longy.edu

Caitlin Laird has been singing since she could talk. She is an alumna of Longy’s Historical Performance department and loves early polyphony, choral music, and musical theater rep. When she isn’t singing, she likes needlepoint, paper projects, reading, and carbohydrates.

Come to me with questions about enrollment materials (transcripts, immunizations, English scores, etc.) or international student inquiries (F-1 visa, employment, SSN, I-20).