The Performing Arts at Cushman

 

Mrs. Lisa Herbert
Director of Performing Arts
Primary Music Teacher
lherbert@cushmanschool.org

Mrs. Lisa Herbert is classically trained in theatre and holds a Masters Degree of Fine Arts from the University of Illinois.  In addition to extensive performance credits in both theatre and musical theatre; she also spent several years developing and teaching workshops for students and teachers in the United States and Europe. She has taught for The American School of Paris, Ecole Bilingue (Paris, France), ISTA (International Theatre Association) London, England and Performers Theatre Workshop (NYC) where she taught acting to young professionals.  

Ms. Bethany Merritt
Elementary Music Teacher
bmerritt@cushmanschool.org

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Ms. Bethany Merritt is very excited to be teaching music at The Cushman School.  She graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Cincinnati: College-Conservatory of Music with a Bachelor’s of Music in Music Education and a concentration in oboe performance.  Additionally, she holds Orff-Schulwerk Level I and Level II certification.  She is a member of American Orff Schulwerk Association, Florida Music Educators Association, and The International Double Reed Society. Outside of music and teaching, Ms. Merritt enjoys dancing, rollarblading, and weight lifting.

Mr. Cristian Escobar
Administrative Music Assistant
cescobar@cushmanschool.org

Mr. Cristian Escobar moved to Miami from Colombia at the tender age of 12. He began his musical studies in elementary school playing the recorder, and soon found that he was musically gifted! Cristian went to the New World School of the Arts. With a full scholarship at the Florida International University, he was the first student ever to be appointed principal trumpet at the Symphony Orchestra for 4 consecutive years. He has performed extensively around the United States at prestigious venues such as  Carnegie Hall, Kennedy Center, and the Arsht Center of the Performing Arts.  Cristian currently plays with the Wallestein Orchestra and is the founder/conductor of the Ceremonial Brass, a professional brass ensemble. He has worked with young people in educational settings as a master teacher throughout South Florida.