Administration

CURT HANCOCK

General Manager
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Curt Hancock joined Apollo’s Fire in 2022 after serving as Director of Operations & Touring at the renowned Chanticleer vocal ensemble for 14 years. Prior to Chanticleer, he served as Administrative Director of the San Francisco Opera Center – the young artist training department of San Francisco Opera. He started out his career as Artistic Administrator for Central City Opera in Colorado. Curt holds a Bachelor’s degree in music education from Westminster Choir College. He is an avid crafter (quilting, knitting, and weaving), and shares in the AF staff tradition of bringing his dogs to the office.

ERIN HORAN

Director of Development
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Erin Horan joined Apollo’s Fire in 2023. She previously served as the Associate Director of Campaign at the Cleveland Institute of Music, following 13 years working in community engagement and music education programs at orchestra and opera organizations across the country. Erin holds a Bachelor’s Degree in music performance from Northern Illinois University and a Master’s Degree in music performance from Northwestern University. She enjoys cooking, exploring Cleveland by e-bike, and still plays the oboe when she can.

NICHOLE FEHRMAN

Director of Marketing & Community Engagement
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Nichole Fehrman joined Apollo’s Fire in 2021. She previously led marketing and communications for Wayne Center for the Arts in Wooster, OH. Nichole is an active pianist, organist, and flutist in northeast Ohio, also serving as the Associate Director of Music for Christ United Church in Olmsted Falls. She holds a bachelor’s in Music Education from the University of Dayton and has taught music in both public and private schools, in addition to administering a large private lesson studio.

GUILLERMO MUÑOZ KÜSTER

Associate Managing Director, Chicago
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A native of Santiago, Chile, Guillermo Muñoz Küster joined Apollo’s Fire in August 2024 after serving for nine years in the Artistic and Development Administrations of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. An active musician in the Chicagoland area, Guillermo is also currently Director of Adult Choirs at Glenview Community Church in Glenview, IL. He holds a Bachelor of Music degree from Lebanon Valley College in Annville, PA and a Master of Music degree from the Bienen School of Music at Northwestern University Evanston, IL, where he studied conducting and classical guitar. An avid distance runner, Guillermo is passionate about physical, emotional, and environmental wellness.

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NOHA RYDER

Director of Strategic Initiatives
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Ms. Noha Ryder joined the staff of Apollo’s Fire in 2015 as Director of Development. She served as AF’s General Manager during 2016-20, before moving to the role of Chief Financial Officer. Prior to joining the staff of AF, she had previously co-chaired AF’s 2014 Gala Benefit. She holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s in business administration from Case Western Reserve University. With over 25 years of varied business, management and finance experience, she has been an active volunteer for the arts and has served on several non-profit boards.

JUDY IWATA BUNDRA, Ph.D.

Strategic Advisor, Apollo’s Fire, Chicago
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Judy joined Apollo’s Fire in 2021 as Founding Chair of the Chicago Friends of Apollo’s Fire. She has previously served as Dean of the Cleveland Institute of Music, and Interim Dean and faculty member at DePaul University School of Music, as well as a consultant for the Chicago Symphony and Grant Park Orchestras. She holds a Ph.D. in Music Education from Northwestern University and is recognized nationally for her work in the field. She has published and presented at music education conferences, as well as accreditation and leadership workshops for the National Association of Schools of Music. At DePaul, Judy received the Via Sapientiae Award for her years of dedicated service – the highest honor the University can bestow on one of its own.

BARBARA FELD

Director of Development – Summit County
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Barbara joined the Apollo’s Fire staff in 2020 as Director of Patron & Donor relations in Summit County. Ms. Feld is Executive Director Emerita of Tuesday Musical Association and has led Tuesday Musical for 24 years until her retirement in July 2013. She serves on the Apollo’s Fire Akron Advisory Board and was co-chair of Apollo’s Fire’s gala to celebrate 25 years of AF’s Akron concert series. She is a board member of the Akron Roundtable and past chair of that organization. Ms. Feld continues to serve on the Blossom Committee and has served on statewide arts boards, national arts committees, as well as the Arts Advisory Committee of the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. Additionally, Ms. Feld has served as an Ohio Arts Council panelist on many occasions.

EDWARD VOGEL

Artistic Administrator
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Edward joined the staff of Apollo’s Fire in 2021, having previously worked in concert production and marketing at the Yale Institute of Sacred Music. He is also a professional baritone specializing in early music, oratorio, and art song, and works regularly with ensembles and festivals worldwide. Edward holds a bachelor’s degree in Marketing from the University of Notre Dame, and a master’s degree in Voice from the Yale School of Music.

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RYAN WILLIAM DOWNEY

Development Manager
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Ryan William Downey joined Apollo’s Fire in January 2024. He previously served as the Associate Artistic Director of The Brick Theater in Brooklyn, NY where he was awarded an Obie for fostering “a hub of incubation, pioneering, and experimentation for emerging artists.” He helped to establish adventurous non-profit arts organizations The Silent Barn and The Exponential Festival and previously worked in development at The Public Theater. Outside of his work as an arts administrator, he is also a playwright, musician, and voiceover artist, playing many characters on Pokémon film and television series.

REES TAYLOR ROBERTS

Patron Services Manager
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Rees Taylor Roberts joined Apollo’s Fire in 2023.  He has previously worked as an organist, staff singer, and director of music for churches across Ohio, Indiana, Arizona, and Arkansas, and has worked administratively with multiple music festivals, concert series, and performing arts organizations.  He holds a Master’s degree from Indiana University in Organ Performance and a Bachelor’s degree from Arizona State University in Organ Performance, and has performed extensively as a soloist and collaborator.

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MARGI HAIGH

Box Office & Marketing Associate
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Margi joined the staff of Apollo’s Fire in 2009. She is a professional oboist and respected composer, with many commissions. She holds degrees from the Eastman School of Music and San Francisco Conservatory. Margi handles grassroots marketing and program ad sales. She also provides musical typesetting for Jeannette’s arrangements.

MARTINS DAUKSS

Stage Manager & Staff Accountant
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Martins joined Apollo’s Fire in 2009 as Production Assistant and presently serves as Stage Manager and Staff Accountant. He works in the area of production logistics and stage set-up for rehearsals, concerts and on tour, as well as handling CD merchandise sales on tour. He is a pianist and holds a degree in Music with Arts Management emphasis from Baldwin Wallace University.

TOM FRATTARE

Production Stage Manager

Tom has been AF’s Production Stage Manager for over 2 decades, since 1999. He previously served as Stage Manager for the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra. He has a Master’s degree in playwriting. He handles AF’s stage logistics at home and on tour.

ERICA BRENNER

Director of Media Production

Erica has been the producer of AF’s CD albums since 2001, and has produced over 20 of AF’s CD recordings. She is also the producer of AF’s concert-videos. A classically trained musician with a Master’s in music from Yale University, Erica spent 20 years as producer and Director of Audio Production at the GRAMMY®-winning Telarc label. As an independent record and video producer, her clients include pianists Orli Shaham and Jon Kimura Parker, orchestral musicians from across the country including Joshua Smith and Michael Sachs (The Cleveland Orchestra), Ryan Anthony (Dallas Symphony), internationally-acclaimed harpist Yolanda Kondonassis and ChamberFest Cleveland. Erica produces AF’s performance videos and CD recordings.

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MELANIE EMIG

Bookkeeping Associate
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Melanie joined the Apollo’s Fire staff in 2015, assisting with box office operations. Prior to her appointment at AF, Melanie worked as the Registrar for The Music Settlement. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Vocal Performance and a Master’s degree in Opera Theater from the Oberlin Conservatory of Music. Melanie enjoys teaching and currently maintains a Suzuki piano studio at The Music Settlement.

ALISA SMITH

Marketing & PR Coordinator (Chicago-based)
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Alisa joined Apollo’s Fire in 2023. Previously, she has worked all over Northeast Ohio with the Canton Symphony, Summit Choral Society, Playhouse Square, and most recently at the Cleveland Institute of Music. She earned a BA in Communications from the University of Mount Union and an MA in Arts Management from the University of Akron. Alisa resides in Chicago with her husband and two young children. 

Contact the Apollo’s Fire Administration:

3091 Mayfield Road, Suite 217
Cleveland Heights, OH 44118
phone: 216.320.0012
toll-free: 800.314.2535
fax: 216.320.0129
general e-mail: info@apollosfire.org
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