David Auldon Brown Piano | David Auldon Brown holds two degrees from the Curtis Institute of Music, pupil of Rudolf Serkin, Mieczyslaw Horszowski, and composer Myron Fink. As a first-prize winner at the 1960 Merriweather-Post national competition for young musicians, he was soloist with the National Symphony in Brahms' Piano Concerto No. 1. His subsequent appearance with the Utah Symphony inaugurated that orchestra’s prestigious “Salute to Youth” concerts. Commissioned in 1976 by the Delaware Symphony to compose a piano concerto for the American Bicentennial, he was soloist in the premiere performance broadcast worldwide on Voice of America.
Mr. Brown has taught piano at Darlington for over 20 years. A longtime member of the Artist Faculty of the Music School of Delaware, he has also served on the faculties of the University of Delaware, West Chester State University, and the Snowbird Summer Arts Institute in Utah.His students have included winners of international competitions, but his primary aim is not competition. Rather, it is to help each student grow to understand how music is an art of "the three H's"--head, hands, heart--that can nurture a lifetime.
David accepts students by audition only; he is available during the academic year on Thursdays and Fridays.
Natalie Chang Piano | M.M. Piano Pedagogy, West Chester University; B.M. Keyboard Performance (Magna Cum Laude), West Chester University. Studied with: Dr. Richard Veleta, Ellen Mack (Peabody Conservatory of Music), Keiko Sato (Curtis Institute of Music), Madeline Bruser (Manhattan School of Music Extension), Judith Barnett (Alexander Technique of Relaxation at West Chester University). Accompanist for Korean United Church of Philadelphia. Natalie strives to instill musicianship in her students and inspire them to develop an understanding of music and the imagination to reach higher goals. (Accepts students by audition only)
Natalie is available during the academic year on Mondays.
Kevin Cope Guitar, Suzuki | M.M. Guitar Performance, University of Delaware; M.M. Composition, University of Delaware; B.A. Music, Bloomsburg University. Holds Suzuki Guitar Book 1-5 and 8-9 training. Studied classical guitar with: Matthew Slotkin and Christiaan Taggart. Studied composition with: Patrick Long, Andrew Bleckner and Jennifer Margaret Barker. Original compositions published through www.KevinJCope.com and www.StringsByMail.com. Recipient of the 2011 Emerging and 2015 Established Professional Awards in Music Composition as well as the 2019 Emerging Professional Award for Music Solo Recital from Delaware Division of the Arts. Has been featured in Soundboard Magazine as well as Classical Guitar Magazine where his debut solo guitar and composition CD, Destination Unknown, was described as "a fascinating and stimulating debut that gets better and better the more you listen to it."
Kevin is available during the academic year on Thursdays.
Violet Gottlieb Voice | B.M. Music Theory, Voice Concentration (Summa Cum Laude, May 2025), West Chester University Honors College. Studied vocal performance and pedagogy with Emily Bullock (West Chester University) and Westminster Choir graduate Duane Case (Haverford School). Studied and performed choral music under the batons of Kimberly Adams, Ryan Kelly, David DeVenney, and Marci Major. Sitting president of West Chester University’s Advanced Treble Choir Oriana Chorale. Soprano soloist in the Wells School of Music’s Madeleine Wing Adler Concert Series (2023), Vocal Honors Recital (2022), Mastersingers (2021; 2022), and Vocal Jazz (2020). Recipient of the Paul Vanderslice Vocal Arts Award (2019). Presently, Violet is conducting musicological research and theoretical analysis on Korean pop music with Dr. Alexander Rozin (West Chester University). Before discovering her fascination with music theory and popular music performance, Violet studied Music Education with a Choral Concentration for three years at the Wells School of Music. The highlights of Violet’s choral career include her participation in the debut performance of composer David Conte’s “Gloria” at West Chester University’s 150th Anniversary Concert and her choral conducting experience with the West Chester Children’s Chorus. Violet has experience teaching vocal students of many ages, skill levels, voice types, and vocal styles, fostering her passion for musical inclusivity and experimentation in the classroom. In a voice lesson, students can expect to learn, practice, and apply vocal techniques best suited for their vocal health and preferred musical style(s) through exercises and song performances. Violet’s educational approach is one of musical embodiment, encouraging students to find personal connection in the lyrical nature of vocal music and experience the connection between mind and body when using the voice.
Violet is available during the academic year on Mondays and Fridays.
Scotty Horey Percussion | (B.A., M.M.A., D.M.A.) is a widely internationally respected solo percussionist, drummer, teacher, health and wellness advocate, and coordinator of cultural exchange. Formerly based in Minneapolis, MN, USA, he currently serves as Instructor of Percussion at the Music School of Delaware while maintaining his work as a solo artist, clinician, and freelance drummer/percussionist. from 2020-2022, he lived in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas, Mexico where he held the position of full professor of percussion at the famous Universidad de Ciencias y Artes de Chiapas, the top percussion school of Mexico. From 2012-2020, he served as both principal percussionist of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra, and Lecturer of Percussion at the University of Minnesota, Morris while a top-call Minneapolis free-lance percussionis. His strongest passions include classical music, contemporary-classical music, progressive rock and jazz fusion, mind/body "holistic" awareness, and cultural exchange, typically performing on solo marimba or as a drummer. His passionate performing and teaching work has brought him through universities, concert series, and festivals in the USA, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Costa Rica, Portugal, Denmark, Poland, Greece, Mexico, and Colombia and has earned him a finalist position in the prestigious McKnight Fellowship for Performing Musicians in 2017. Scotty was called “the Twin Cities’ hungriest young percussionist” by New Music Box, and “a performer of intelligence, raw artistry, and the utmost concentration and energy” by international icon composer James Dillon. In reference to his teaching, Dr. Israel Moreno, Mexico’s leading marimbist, teacher, and scholar said, “… he seeks to connect with students in soul, spirit, and energy, awakening in them a positive attitude ….“. While completing his master’s and doctorate degrees at the University of Minnesota, his teachers included some of the most widely respected names in the field: Fernando Meza, Stuart Marrs, Katarzyna Mycka, and James Dillon. In recent years, Scotty has become regularly in demand as a solo artist with his exciting solo percussion concerts (to date, over 100 events as featured solo artist performed worldwide), and guest teacher with his inspiring “holistic awareness” teaching philosophy of “body-mind-heart-spirit-
Scotty is available during the academic year on Fridays.
Jan Jurchak Piano | Jan Jurchak is a jazz composer, hip hop producer, and piano teacher based in Philadelphia. Beginning with classical piano training in her home area of upstate New York, Jan worked as a theatrical sound designer before earning her BA in Music and Modern Studies from Bard College and beginning a teaching career that now spans seven years. Jan’s recent work as a composer has been heard in The Queen of Fenway Court at Gloucester Stage Company and the animated film The Final Exit of the Disciples of Ascencia by Jonni Phillips. Her current work includes collaborations with visionary New Jersey rapper Fatboi Sharif as well as new music for the Winton Street Group jazz ensemble, for whom she is cofounder, principal composer and pianist.
Jan is available during the academic year on Thursdays.
Michael Huynh-Kiesling (He/Him) - Voice, Piano | Michael Huynh-Kiesling is a dedicated voice and piano instructor with over 20 years of experience as both a performer and educator. Holding an M.M. in Vocal Performance from the New England Conservatory of Music and a B.M. in Vocal Performance from Westminster Choir College, Michael brings a supportive, individualized, and dynamic approach to teaching. His philosophy centers on meeting students at their current skill level, building a strong technical foundation, and creating a positive, engaging learning environment. For younger beginners, he focuses on breath control and vocal technique through interactive exercises, gradually introducing age-appropriate repertoire to build confidence. With advanced students, he tailors lessons to their goals, whether expanding vocal range, improving agility and diction, or preparing for auditions and performances. Michael’s teaching emphasizes fun, discovery, and confidence-building, fostering a love of music across all ages and experience levels.
In addition to private lessons, Michael leads masterclasses and workshops, helping students prepare for performances, recitals, auditions, and competitions. These opportunities are integral to his approach, allowing students to connect technical training with artistry and stage presence. Whether working with beginners, collegiate singers, aspiring opera artists, or adult learners, Michael prioritizes personalized instruction that aligns with each student’s musical tastes and goals. Available on Mondays and Tuesdays during the academic year, he is committed to guiding students on their musical journeys with joy, discipline, and a focus on both technical mastery and expressive performance. Michael is also the Programs Manager for the Darlington Arts Center.
Michael is available during the academic year on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Lingchin Liao Violin, Suzuki, Early Childhood Music | M.M. and Professional Studies in Violin Performance, Temple University; B.M. Music Education and Violin Performance, National Taiwan Normal University. Studied violin with Helen Kwalwasser and Cindy Campetti. Additional training: Suzuki violin book 1-5, 7-8 and Gordon Institute for Music Learning Theory. Orchestral experience: Haddonfield Symphony Orchestra, Taipei City Symphony Orchestra. At Darlington Arts Center, teaches violin private lessons onsite and runs the Outreach Suzuki Violin Program in Chester PA. Also, holds positions as part time strings faculty at The Independence School in Newark DE and The Music School of Delaware.
Lingchin is available during the academic year on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays.
Ethel Olsen Piano, Theory, Suzuki | B.A., Edison State College; graduate studies, Westminster Choir College and Rowan College; Suzuki Piano Training, School for Strings, NY; Music Mind Games, trained with Michiko Yurko. Teachers: Béla Nagy, Steven Romanio, Yoheved Kaplinsky, Jacques Voois. Teaching experience: The Music School of Delaware, Westminster College Piano Preparatory Department, St. Andrew's School. Ethel enjoys teaching students of all ages, abilities, and challenges.
Ethel is available during the academic year on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.