Music
Faculty
Michael Lazzaro
Principal Pianist / Music Coordinator
Mr. Lazzaro received a bachelor of music degree from the Cleveland Institute
of Music, where his honors included the William Kurzban Prize in piano and
election to Pi Kappa Lambda Honorary Musical Fraternity. After graduating,
he became a member of the Institute's piano faculty and worked as an accompanist
for the Cleveland Ballet. Prior to joining HARID, he was a company pianist
for the Houston Ballet. Mr. Lazzaro oversees HARID's music studies curriculum
and serves as an accompanist for guest teachers. He made his conducting debut
at HARID in 1993 and, as time permits, continues to make appearances as a
performing artist.
Haydee Steeves
Music Instructor and Accompanist
Haydee Steeves was born in Jersey City, New Jersey. She moved to Havana, Cuba
when she was a child, and began her musical education there at the age of
seven. Upon graduation from Cuba's National School of Arts, she began teaching
at the Amadeo Roldan Conservatory. In 1980, Ms. Steeves moved to the United
States and subsequently received a bachelor of fine arts degree from Florida
Atlantic University and a master of music degree from the University of North
Carolina.
Part-time Accompanists:
Irina Laudadio, Pianist
David Schanzer, Percussionist
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