Rocsato Conservatory of Music at Hillhurst

09/12/2026

Come hear trombonist, MARY HERPS perform tomorrow at our 5-year anniversary OPEN HOUSE! Join us between 1-4pm at Rocsato Conservatory of Music!!!

https://rocscatoconservatory.com

09/11/2026

Come hear soprano, WILLA KIRVAN, sing Mozart tomorrow at our 5-year anniversary OPEN HOUSE! Join us between 1-4pm at Rocsato Conservatory of Music!!!

https://rocscatoconservatory.com

09/10/2026

Come and hear the RCM Brass Quartet this Saturday at 1pm at our 5-year anniversary OPEN HOUSE (1-4pm).

Join us as we celebrate 5 years in Titusville!!!

https://rocsatoconservatory.com

09/08/2026

Please join us at Rocsato Conservatory of Music this Saturday from 1-4pm as we celebrate our 5-year anniversary in Titusville. We will have plenty of food and outstanding performers throughout the afternoon.

We look forward to welcoming your to RCM!!!

09/05/2026

There is still time to register your young star for the Group Voice Class for the Young Singer. Dr. Aimé Sposato will guide them through age-appropriate vocal technique while learning songs that support a healthy approach to singing. Class begin on Tuesday, September 15th!

Use the QR Code to register!!

https://rocsatoconservatory.com

09/02/2026

We are thrilled to officially introduce the Vocal Coach for "Titanic the Musical: In Concert"—the phenomenal Aimé Sposato!

With a score as grand, complex, and vocally demanding as Maury Yeston’s, our cast will be in exceptional hands. Aimé brings world-class expertise, technique, and artistry to help our singers unlock their fullest vocal power and deliver every note with confidence.

Join us in giving a warm welcome to Aimé! Check out her bio below to learn more about:

Aimé Sposato has served as vocal coach for Titusville Summer Theater productions of The Sound of Music, The Music Man, The Addams Family, and The Secret Garden. She is the Secretary of the TST Board of Directors and, alongside her husband Greg, is the co-owner and Instructor of Voice at Rocsato Conservatory of Music in Titusville.

Aimé holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Voice from the University of Pittsburgh and Duquesne University, and a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Voice from West Virginia University. A celebrated soprano, she has performed in opera, recitals, and oratorios in world-renowned concert halls and cathedrals, including Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, Washington National Cathedral, Notre Dame in Paris, San Marco Basilica in Venice, and St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome.

Her career spans over 20 opera roles, 40 oratorios, and appearances on NPR, The History Channel, Discovery, and TLC, as well as performing national anthems for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Pirates, and NASCAR. Before moving to Titusville in 2021, Aimé served as Provost and VP for Academic Affairs at Ferrum College and was a tenured Professor of Voice at Shenandoah Conservatory.

🚢 MARK YOUR CALENDARS:
Auditions: Saturday, September 26th (1:00 PM – 4:00 PM) at Rocsato Conservatory
Performance: Friday, November 7th at Titusville First Presbyterian Church

For full character breakdowns, vocal ranges, and audition info, visit titusvillesummertheater.com/titanic.html

09/01/2026

Meet cello students, SAMUEL NICHOLSON and LEVI NICHOLSON!

These talented brothers have been selected by the RCM instructors as the Student Spotlight Recipients for the Fall Semester!

In addition to their weekly cello lessons, Samuel and Levi are active members of the Titusville Trail Life troop and of the Junior Schubert Club of Oil City, where Levi earned the silver medal prize last year. Levi enjoys playing solo repertoire and chamber music with his older sisters. Samuel is in 4th grade this year, and Levi is in 8th grade.

Please join us in congratulating these talented young RCM musicians!!!!

(Samuel and Levi are from the cello studio of Mrs. Anna Buckingham.)

08/31/2026

We are thrilled to officially introduce the Music Director for "Titanic the Musical: In Concert"—the immensely talented Greg Rock!

Maury Yeston’s score is a masterwork in musical theater. We are so excited to have Greg leading the music, bringing his passion, precision, and musicianship to guide us through this incredible score.

Join us in giving a warm welcome to Greg, we're so excited he's joining us for this production! Check out his bio below to learn more:

Gregory Rock holds a B.M. in Trombone Performance from Shenandoah Conservatory and an M.M. in Wind Conducting from IUP. Recently retired after 28 distinguished years with the U.S. Army’s Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, his career has taken him across the U.S. and over 10 countries.

An accomplished orchestral and historical brass musician, Rock has performed with groups including the Kennedy Center Opera Orchestra, Maryland Symphony, Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic, and the Washington Savoyards. A specialist in historical trombone (sackbut) and chamber music, he has performed with ensembles like the Washington Cornett and Sackbut Ensemble and at the Salzburg Music Festival, studying across Germany, Switzerland, and the Netherlands.

As a conductor and educator, Rock has directed ensembles from IUP to serving as Interim Director of Bands at a Virginia liberal arts college. He is the founder of The Queen City Community Band, Executive Director of Brass Antiqua: A Workshop for Early Brass, and co-founder of the Blue Ridge Baroque Symposium. Locally, he serves as co-owner, low brass instructor, and ensemble prep director at Rocsato Conservatory of Music.

🚢 MARK YOUR CALENDARS:
Auditions: Saturday, September 26th (1:00 PM – 4:00 PM) at Rocsato Conservatory
Performance: Friday, November 7th at Titusville First Presbyterian Church

For full character breakdowns, vocal ranges, and audition info, visit titusvillesummertheater.com/titanic.html

08/30/2026

We hope you can join us on Saturday, September 12th between 1-4pm for our 5th anniversary Open House!!

08/27/2026