Dr. Ross Hoksbergen
Musical Director, Beginner Piano, Brass, Percussion
Dr. Ross Hoksbergen is currently the Director of Music at Union Church. He is the conductor the Union Choir, and is Co-Founder of Cupertino Music Academy. Dr. Hoksbergen completed a D.M.A. in Music Performance from Michigan State University. He was a member of the faculty brass ensemble, the Beaumont Brass Quintet. read more...
Dr. Rumyana Yanakieva
Piano
Dr. Rumyana Yanakieva is a founding member and teacher at Cupertino Music Academy. She is the pianist and organist at Union Church, in Cupertino, California. She maintains an active studio of all ages, featuring 'Master Classes', Recitals, and community performances. Yanakieva is always in demand as a performer for events featuring piano or other special music. read more...
Diane LaVerne
Voice
Diane LaVerne has been teaching preschool music for over 20 years. She lead the pre-K through 8th grade music curriculum in many Catholic and public schools throughout the greater bay area. Diane has a B.A. in Music Education was from College of Notre Dame, Belmont (now Notre Dame de Namur). Her post graduate studies include an Orff Schulwork Certification at Mills College.
In addition to teaching music lessons to all ages at Cupertino Music Academy, Dianne is the section leader (soprano) for the Union Church of Cupertino Adult Choir, where she performs regularly as a soloist, percussionist, and chamber musician. She is a member of the music committee at Union Church, helping select music throughout the year.
Diane is available for soprano, mezzo soprano, liturgical, pop and jazz, and early vocal training.