Faculty

Amy Villanova

Ms. Villanova teaches Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra and the IM Conservatory.  She has been teaching at CCA since 2004.  She has a Masters of Music Education degree from the USC Thornton School of Music, received her teaching credential from SDSU and her Bachelor of Arts in Music (Music Education and Flute Performance) from UCLA. She is on the board of the California Band Directors Association and the Southern California School Band and Orchestra Association and is active in the California music education communities.

Nate Jarrell

Guitarist Nate Jarrell can be seen performing in venues throughout the Southern California area ranging from solo guitar to larger jazz ensembles. He holds a Masters degree in Jazz Studies from San Diego State University. In addition to his work as a performer, Nate teaches Jazz Band, Rock Band, Digital Composition and Recording Arts, Advanced Recording Arts and the IM Conservatory.

Teaching Artists

The Envision program uses guest artists both regularly and for special seminars and workshops.  We are very fortunate to have the following individuals working with us on a regular basis.  This critical support is provided by the CCA Foundation-click HERE to help support our guest artist program

Mike Atesalp: Samba Corvo, percussion for Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Jazz Band and Rock Band

Paul Wang: Orchestra and Chamber Orchestra