Nicholas Schleyer
Nicholas Schleyer is a versatile and experienced trumpeter and educator based in Providence,
RI. As an educator, he is on faculty at the Community College of Rhode Island teaching
trumpet. He is the Director of Bands and chair of the Arts Department at PVD Prep
in Providence, Rhode Island. He directs the PVD Prep Concert Band, Choir, Jazz Band,
and Raptor Pep Band. He teaches music because it is a fundamental part of being human.
Alumni Stories
Brittany Dyer
Brittany Dyer graduated from CCRI in 2010 with an A.F.A in Fine Arts. While a student at CCRI, she was a member of Chorus and Chamber Singers...
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Michelle Legault
Michelle Legault is currently the Higher Education Administrative Assistant of CCRI’s Performing Arts Department...
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Laura Wolfe
Laura (Ferrick) Wolfe received her A.F.A. in Music from CCRI in 2016 and followed that with a Bachelors of Music from RIC...
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Aiden Rogler
Aiden Rogler completed his studies at CCRI in 2020 and is currently enrolled at URI...
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Danielle Grilli
Danielle Grilli graduated from CCRI in 2013 with an A.F.A in Music. She continued her studies at RIC obtaining a B.A in Music...
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Daniel Caramante
Daniel Caramante graduated from CCRI in 2017 with an A.F.A. with High Honors. He continued on to URI, graduating cum laude with...
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Christina Nero
Christina Nero graduated from CCRI in 2017 with an A.F.A. degree in music. She continued her studies receiving her Bachelors degree in music...
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Faculty Highlights
Gia Antolini
Gia is an accomplished, Suzuki trained classical pianist and violinist. She is a multi-faceted orchestral, solo and chamber musician, playing in various ensembles and string quartets on violin and...
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Bailey Paugh
Dr. Bailey Paugh is an Assistant Professor of Music at the Community College of Rhode Island where she teaches trumpet and other brass instruments, music theory, and music appreciation...
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Angelica Alvarez
Angelica has a degree in Vocal Performance from Northwestern University in Evanston, IL. She has taught voice lessons for 20 years around the country and overseas.
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Nicholas Schleyer
Nicholas Schleyer is a versatile and experienced trumpeter and educator based in Providence, RI. As an educator, he is on faculty at the Community College of Rhode Island teaching trumpet.
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Joe Grilli
Joe Grilli is a highly skilled professional electric and upright bassist with more than 15 years of experience in the Rhode Island music scene. A native of the state....
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Céili Connors
Céili Connors is a Boston based performer and teacher, actively performing both as a soloist and chamber musician. She is dedicated to helping her students excel through both conventional...
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Ryan Campos
Ryan Campos is working on an audio production project for National Geographic....
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