Simon Lahn ('05) - to be provided



Jacob Teichroew (’01) played the saxophone in Einstein’s Concert Band (4 years), Jazz Band (4 years), and Pit Orchestra (3 years). Beyond the school, Jacob played in the All County Jazz Honors Band (1997-1999) as well as the All County Honors Wind Ensemble (1997-2000). He was also a member of the Maryland All State Jazz Band in 2000 and the Maryland All State Wind Ensemble in 2001. He won the MCPS Soloist Award as a member of Einstein’s High School Jazz Band in 2001. He also served as Lead Alto Saxophone in the Thad Wilson Big Band and the Blues Alley Youth Orchestra while a high school student. Jacob received a B.M. Saxophone Performance with Jazz Emphasis/B.A. Philosophy magna cum laude from Lawrence University in 2006. He received an M.A. in Jazz Studies from Queens College’s Aaron Copland School of Music in 2009. In 2021 Jacob received an M.A.T. in Music and Applied Teaching from Lehman College. Professionally, Jacob’s musical career has included time as a bandleader, a recording artist, and a freelance performer. He has taught (social studies and music) at the KIPP Infinity Middle School in New York City and has given private music instruction. He has received many awards and honors, including being a finalist in National Jazz Competition in the 2005 NASA Young Artist Competition and winner of the 2004 Neale-Silva Chamber Competition. 

Kira Levitzky (’12) played the flute in Einstein’s orchestra throughout her high school years; she received an International Baccalaureate High School Diploma upon graduation. She received a B.A. in Music Education: Instrumental Music K-12 from the University of Maryland in 2016, and an M.A. in Music Education from Loyola University of Maryland in 2018. She has been teaching in the Baltimore City Schools since 2013; her assignments include: K-8 General Music; Extracurricular Band, Orchestra, and Choir; and Resource/Specials Team Lead/Chair. In addition to her role as teacher, Kira had five years of experience conducting an amateur collegiate ensemble known as the Gamer Symphony Orchestra and she founded the Baltimore Gamer Symphony Orchestra. These orchestras play pieces arranged by Kira featuring the sound tracks from popular video games. For example, one piece derived from “Shadow of the Colossus” was performed by a 200 member symphony composed of musicians and chorus. The symphony has also performed Kira’s arrangements of music from “Star Wars” (note: Kira is a fan of composer John Williams, being quoted in an interview that “Every character and setting had their own leitmotif, and as soon as you heard it, even if they weren’t on screen, you could feel their presence.”) Recently, Kira was selected to receive ABC 2 News WMAR-TV’s Teacher Hero Award in 2017.

Joe Williams ('98) - to be provided

Kevin Pajarillaga (’12) was an integral part of the AEHS dance program. Not only did he excel in his own development as a dancer and choreographer, he consistently gave back to the program through his participation in Conferences and Showcases, choreographing and participating in flash mobs and student choreography pieces. In his senior year Kevin received a Maryland All State Dance Award. After graduation he continued his training at Point Park University, as well as Citydance Conservatory and Springboard Danse Montreal. His work reflects a versatile artistic career that includes dance, movement direction, choreography, and teaching. He has been a member of the following dance companies: Tayeh Dance Company (2016-2017), YY Dance Company (2016-2018), Bruce Wood Dance (2017-2018), Northwest Dance Project (2018-2020) and is now a member of the Gibney Company. He has been a dancer on stage, film, and tv. Kevin has choreographed performances for the Gibney Company, as well as other companies’ performances at the Majestic Theater (Dallas), Lincoln Theater (DC), and others. He has taught (as a guest teacher/artist or summer dance faculty) for several years. Finally, Kevin has undertaken leadership roles related to choreographic and curatorial projects for the Color of Change Organization and Asia Pacific Environmental Network. 

Thomas Ruttkay ('70 and Faculty) - to be provided