OUR STAFF
Our workshop is taught and run by talented students currently involved in Lexington High School's a cappella program. Many of them attended our workshop in past years, and we're delighted to have them back as teachers this summer! Learn a little more about them in their bios below.
ADAM BERNSTEIN
Newton/Wellesley Program Director
Adam Bernstein is a singer, pianist, music educator, and vocal/instrumental arranger from Lexington, MA. He graduated from Tufts University with a BA in Music, where he sang with the internationally-recognized a cappella group the Beelzebubs, ran varsity track, and studied abroad in Madrid. Now, Adam plays keys in a local band called Sunnydaze, leads an 80-person choir called Rock Voices Newton, and daylights as a private lessons instructor at The Real School of Music. He is a proud alum of the Lexington High School Madrigal Singers and Rock, Paper, Scissors, and couldn’t be more excited to be bringing the workshop to a new audience in Newton and Wellesley this summer!
ARJUN KUMAR
Co-President
Arjun Kumar is a freshman at Tufts University and is thrilled to be returning to the 'Shop as a teacher this summer! At LHS, he was a leader and arranger for Peanut Butter & Jelly, one of LHS’ mixed voice a cappella groups. He was a part of Repertoire Orchestra, Concert Choir, and Madrigal Singers. He was also a member of Singing Valentines and performed in a student-led production! Arjun was a student and TA at the shop and is hyped to return this summer!
YASH MATHUR
Co-President
Yash Mathur is a Freshman at the University of Massachusetts. At LHS, he was in the mixed voice a cappella group Peanut Butter & Jelly where he was the main arranger. He was also a member of the Madrigal Singers, and participated in Singing Valentines his Junior and Senior years. He also sang in Concert Choir. Yash is so excited to return to the shop this summer!
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SHUNTAVI SCHUMAN-OLIVIER
Co-President/Teacher
Shuntavi Schuman-Olivier is a rising freshman at Tufts University. At LHS, she was a leader of the co-ed a cappella group, Noteworthy, involved in the honors choir program through Chamber Singers and Concert Choir, and participated in Singing Valentines. In addition to LHS a cappella she has attended A Cappella Academy for the last two years. She loves getting to teach music and is super excited for this summer!
ARDEN TAYLOR
Teacher
Arden Taylor is a Junior at Lexington High school and is so excited to be teaching at shop this summer! She is currently a member of the acapella group Guacamole, as well as a member of the Chamber Singers ensemble. Having TA’d last year, she is super excited to come back as a teacher!
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MEDHA JAYENDRAN
Teacher
Medha Jayendran is a rising senior at Lexington High School. She is a member of Madrigal Singers, and has been part of Concert Choir and Chamber Singers. She is also part of one of LHS’s all-treble A Cappella groups, Onomatopoeia, and is a member of Singing Valentines. Outside of school, Medha is an accomplished Carnatic vocalist! Medha is so excited to return to the A Cappella Workshop as a teacher this summer!
EZZIE RUDENKO
Teacher
Ezzie is a freshman at SUNY Cortland and is elated to be back for another summer at the ‘Shop as a teacher! During his time at LHS, he was a leader and arranger for the group Noteworthy, one of the mixed voice groups. He also sang in TB Chorale, Concert Choir, and Madrigal Singers, alongside Singing Valentines and school musical productions! Ezzie always loves to be at the shop and is super excited to meet everyone!
ANAYA JOSHI
Teacher
Anaya Joshi is a rising senior at LHS who is super excited to be joining the ‘shop for another summer of music and fun! At the high school, she is a part of the mixed voice group Peanut Butter & Jelly and the Singing Valentines. In the past, she has been a part of the school’s Concert Choir and is currently going into her second year as a member of the Madrigal Singers. Aside from music, Anaya is an on stage and screen actress. She enjoys partaking in the schools improv troupe, the play, and the musical! Anaya has attended the ‘shop as a student, a TA, and a teacher! She can’t wait to work with you all this summer!
AMAN VERMA
Teacher
Aman Verma is a rising senior at Lexington High School. He is part of the mixed a cappella group Peanut Butter & Jelly where he recently won best male soloist and best arrangement at an a capella competition. Aman has also been in Singing Valentines, and he acts in many of the high school theatrical productions. Aman has also been part of Concert Choir, where he served as a section leader and president, and he now sings in the Madrigal Singers. During his free time, he likes to dabble in engineering. He was a student and a TA, and he cannot wait to spend another summer at the A Cappella Workshop as a teacher!
Julian Huang
Teacher
Julian Huang is a rising senior at Lexington High School, and is part of Concert Choir. He’s also a co-leader of the all-male acapella group Rock Paper Scissors, as well as a member of singing valentines. He’s excited to return to the shop this year and make some music!
Our Fantastic TAs
Diya Koul
Rising Sophomore
Member of the mixed voice group Peanut Butter & Jelly