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Melia Repko-Schmauk, Harpist

Melia Repko-Schmauk began playing the harp at an early age in Mystic, CT. She went on to receive her Masters degree from New England Conservatory and a Bachelors degree with honors from Peabody Conservatory. While living in Boston , she premiered and recorded works by John Harbison, Gardiner Read, Roy Harris, Michael Colgrass and Malcom Peyton. Composers Elliot Carter, Earl Kim and Gunther Schuller have coached her in performances of their works. She also worked closely with Daniel Pinkham, who dedicated his work, Divertimento for Trumpet and Harp to Melia and her husband, trumpeter Alex Schmauk.

As a freelancer, Melia has performed extensively throughout New England . Her engagements include an appearance as a soloist at a reception for President Clinton at the esteemed Thoreau Institute. She is now a resident of Dresher , PA and works with many local orchestras including the Delaware Symphony and the Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia . In addition, Melia frequently performs with flutist Elizabeth Sweitzer in their duo, the Amadeus Duo. Melia regularly plays at functions at the Ritz Carlton, Four Seasons and other facilities in the Philadelphia area. She also enjoys teaching harp privately and at the Community Music School in Trappe , PA.

  Alex Schmauk, Trumpeter

Alex Schmauk has been playing the trumpet since the age of nine. He was inspired at an early age to become a professional under the tutelage of Bill Grande. Alex has received his Masters degree from New England Conservatory and his Bachelors degree from Peabody Conservatory. Alex has participated in the Fellowship program of the Tanglewood Music Center in Lenox , MA . While there, Alex performed the Leonore trumpet call under the baton of Maestro Seiji Ozowa. He has also attended the National Repertory Orchestra in Breckenridge , CO and the National Orchestral Institute in Collegeville , MD.

While living in Boston , Daniel Pinkham dedicated his Divertimento for Trumpet and Harp to Alex and his wife, harpist Melia Repko-Schmauk.

Currently, Alex lives in Dresher , PA and is associate principal trumpet with the Greater Trenton Symphony Orchestra. He also freelances in the Philadelphia area with local orchestras and performs with his brass quintet, the Alexander Brass Quintet.

Frances Tate, Flutist

Frances Tate is an active teacher and performer in the Philadelphia and Baltimore areas. She is currently second flutist with the Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia, piccolo with the Lancaster Symphony, and coprincipal flute with the Endless Mountains Music Festival. In addition she has performed with the Baltimore Symphony, Philly Pops, Pennsylvania Ballet Orchestra, and the Delaware, Annapolis, Knoxville and Richmond Symphonies. In 2002 she was second place winner in the National Flute Association's Piccolo Artist Competition.

Frances has a Bachelor's Degree from University of Michigan and a Master's from the Peabody Conservatory. Her principal teachers include Leone Buyse, Robert Willoughby and Laurie Sokoloff.

Stephanie Coyle Twohig

Stephanie Coyle Twohig has enjoyed singing for as long as she can remember. After having grown up in Flourtown , PA she attended Chestnut Hill College where she received her Bachelors degree in Music Education with a concentration in Vocal Performance. At Chestnut Hill College, Stephanie studied voice with Doris Schmauk, the mother of Alex, Angelic Instruments’ trumpet player. Some of the operas and operettas she performed in were The Songs of Norway, The Red Mill, La Perichole, Die Fledermaus, and the Telephone.

Upon graduating, Stephanie became the Music Director at Immaculate Conception School in Jenkintown where she built a large and thriving music program. She not only taught music classes, but also served as Band Director, Choral Director, as well as the Liturgical Director. Determined to offer the students as many musical opportunities as possible, she also directed a musical show every year.

While her duties at Immaculate Conception School kept her busy, she was still able to find time to perform with the Delaware Valley Opera Company and other local theaters performing in such productions as Gianni Schicchi, Handel’s Messiah, Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms, Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, and Haydn’s Creation.

Since 2005, Stephanie is the Early Education Music Teacher at Chestnut Hill Academy. She also maintains a private voice studio at home. In addition, she performs as Angelic Instruments Vocal Soloist at many area churches and other wedding facilities. She specializes in performing for Catholic wedding masses, although is equally as comfortable singing Broadway show tunes at receptions.

Currently, Stephanie resides in Bryn Mawr with her husband, Michael and their two daughters, Grace and Sophia.

  Members of Angelic Instruments are available for private teaching.