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Ethan Dunk

Trumpet

Ethan is a graduate of North Central College where he earned his Bachelor’s degree in instrumental music education. He has taught all grade levels in general music, beginning and symphonic band, jazz band, and AP Music Theory. During his time, he also held an artistic internship with the Naperville Youth Symphony Orchestra under the leadership of Maestra Kimberlie Richter. Currently, he is earning his Master’s degree at DePaul University in trumpet performance and is expected to graduate in June 2027.

 Ethan is a member of the DuPage Symphony Orchestra, Wheaton Municipal Band, and currently serves as acting principal trumpet of the Lakeshore Symphony Orchestra. He has previously performed with notable groups such as The Naperville Winds, Naperville Municipal Band, Chicago Nova Opera, and as a pit musician with the Children’s Theatre of Elgin.

 
Ethan currently studies with Depaul University’s esteemed faculty- Paul Lowry, Stephen Burns, and Esteban Batallán. He has also worked with David Bilger, Lev Garbar, and Dr. Mark Ponzo.

Trombone

As a freelance Trombonist/Educator Luke Malewicz received his Bachelors degree in Music in Jazz Studies in 2006 from Indiana University in Performance Studies. He went on to earn his Masters degree in Jazz Arts from Manhattan School of Music in 2009.

His performing experience includes the following: •Grammy Award Winning Vanguard Jazz Orchestra (New York, NY) •Lead trombone with the Buddy Rich Tribute Big Band (Led by Cathy Rich) •Guest artist at Northern Illinois University •Live Performance on WGN with Under The Streetlamp •Harry James Orchestra 2010 Tour - Lead Trombone •Taste of Chicago with the Tim Seisser Quintet •Buselli/Wallarab Jazz Orchestra (Indianapolis IN) •Rob Parton Big Band •Jeff Lindberg's Chicago Jazz Orchestra •Chicago Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra •Pete Ellman Big Band

His teaching background encompasses guest lecturering at Indianna University and Columbia University. Luke Malewicz also offers private studio teaching in the Chicagoland area in theory, improvisation, composing/arranging, as well as teaching trombone to beginning college students.

I enjoy listening to everything from classical, jazz, to popular music because you can find inspiration in all kinds of music.

Rob Loar

Trumpet

Rob began his professional career serving with the United States 3rd Infantry Division Band in Wurzburg, Germany.  He performed as both trumpet player and vocalist.  After his tour of Europe was over, he studied music theory and education as well as trumpet performance at the University of Illinois.

For the past 20+ years, Rob has been a performing professional musician in and around the Chicago area, sometimes playing as many as 125 dates a year.  He currently manages and leads the band Soda, which performs at weddings, festivals, private events and clubs in the metro area.

For trumpet instruction, Rob stresses the fundamentals of breathing, articulation and technique and works to help the student develop the proper interpretation of the stylistic elements of the jazz and classical repertoire.  For guitar instruction, Rob presents a populist approach that looks to have the student learn and play current and classic songs within a very short time.

Santos Godineaux

Euphonium and Tuba

Originally from San Francisco, California, Santos began his musical studies in the mid-1980’s. He is an accomplished tuba, euphonium, and bass trombonist with a deep foundation in both musical performance and instrument repair. He holds a bachelor’s degree in music from Thomas Edison State University and a diploma in Band Instrument Repair Technology from Minnesota State College Southeast. 

With over 26 years of distinguished service in a career with United States Army Bands, Santos has performed around the world as a military musician. His performance experience extends beyond military service to community bands, symphonies, chamber ensembles, and New Orleans-style brass bands, where he has brought exceptional skill, discipline, and versatility.

In addition to his performance career, Santos has spent the past seven years as a band instrument repair technician, ensuring that musicians can continue experiencing the joy of music through well‑maintained instruments.

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