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The Conservatory Staff

Lori Bonner

Lori Bonner

Educational Director

Lori serves as the Education Director. Her duties are largely built around teaching, organizing, and administering the Corona Symphony Conservatory.

Ana Varela

Ana Varela

Violin Teacher, Ensemble Coach, Corona Symphony Performing Artist

Ana Varela has been with the Conservatory since it first opened in 2014. She is the Ensemble Coach for intermediate students, and is also a violinist with the Corona Symphony Orchestra!

Mickey Fruchtor

Mickey Fruchtor

Master Violin Teacher,
Conservatory Program Director,

Mickey Fruchter is the Program Director of the Conservatory, and the highest level violin teacher at the Conservatory.

Lindsay Anderson

Lindsay Anderson

Cello Teacher

Lindsay is one of the Conservatory's wonderful Cello Teachers. She began her music journey over 20 years ago, as a French Horn player. Lindsay played for multiple honor bands, including the All Southern Band, and...

Don Kindred

Don Kindred

Corona Symphony Executive Director

Don Kindred is the Executive Director of the Corona Symphony, and Conservatory's Liaison.
In 2014, with the help of Lori Bonner, he founded the Corona Symphony Conservatory.

Eric Coria

Eric Coria

Violin Teacher

Eric Coria is one of the Conservatory's wonderful Violin Teachers. Eric Coria began...

Mandy Garrison

Mandy Garrison

Viola Teacher, Violin Teacher,

Goran Ivanov

Goran Ivanov

Artistic Coordinator,
Orchestra Conductor

Goran Ivanov is the conductor and Artistic Coordinator for the Conservatory. Overseeing and ensuring that all art programs and classes run smoothly and efficiently, Goran has been a part of the Conservatory for over 6 Years.

Kira Diaz

Kira Diaz

Violin Teacher,

Bea Fruchtor

Bea Fruchtor

Conservatory Shop Manager

Bea is the Conservatory's Shop Manager. She has been with us since the start, and her energy and smile brings joy to everybody around her.... You can trust her with any of our Conservatory merchandise, or if you simply need a snack in-between classes at the shop!

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