The Hartt School is thrilled to welcome three new faculty members: Régulo Stabilito, director of Orchestras and assistant professor of Orchestra Studies and Conducting; Troy Cook, assistant professor of Voice; and Andrew Trombley, Double Bass faculty.
About Régulo Stabilito:
Régulo Stabilito is a Venezuelan conductor renowned for his dynamic leadership, dedication to the Latin American repertoire, and firm belief in music’s transformative power. A product of Venezuela’s acclaimed El Sistema and American academia, Stabilito began his conducting career under the mentorship of Maestro José Antonio Abreu, leading performances with major orchestras throughout Venezuela, including the Caracas Municipal Symphony Orchestra, the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra, and the Venezuela Symphony Orchestra.
In 2022, he was appointed Music Director and Conductor of the Oak Ridge Civic Music Association (ORCMA) in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. In this role, he leads the Oak Ridge Symphony Orchestra and oversees the artistic development of the Oak Ridge Chorus and Chamber Music Series.
Stabilito has appeared recently as guest and cover conductor with notable ensembles such as the Knoxville Symphony, Nashville Symphony, Washington Philharmonic, and the Caracas Municipal Symphony Orchestra. Deeply committed to his heritage, he co-founded the Latin-American Music Initiative (LAMI), which champions underrepresented Latin American composers through performance, education, and scholarship. In 2020, LAMI received the University of Michigan’s EXCEL Prize for innovation in the arts.
His previous conducting posts include leadership roles with the Ann Arbor Camerata, Spectrum Symphony Orchestra, and the University of Michigan’s Campus Orchestras. He has also served as Visiting Director of Orchestral Activities at Appalachian State University and as Artist-in-Residence and Conductor of the Lee Symphony at Lee University in Tennessee.
Equally at home in opera and ballet, Stabilito made his operatic debut in 2015 with the Primo Casale Opera Company and the Caracas Municipal Symphony Orchestra. He has conducted ballet productions with the Teresa Carreño Ballet Company and the Venezuela Symphony Orchestra. A regular guest at the Festival Latinoamericano de Música in Caracas, he has premiered numerous works across Latin America and maintains strong ties with orchestras in Venezuela and the broader region.
A passionate educator and advocate for music’s social impact, Stabilito has led youth orchestras and El Sistema-inspired programs across the Americas and Europe.
He holds doctoral and master’s degrees in conducting from the University of Michigan (DMA ’21, MM ’19), a master’s degree from Simón Bolívar University, and a law degree from Santa Maria University. His principal mentors include Alfredo Rugeles, Kenneth Kiesler, Rodolfo Saglimbeni, Carlos Riazuelo, Manuel Hernández-Silva, Giancarlo Guerrero, and Eugene Rogers.
About Troy Cook:
Baritone Troy Cook brings to his teaching an international career spanning major opera houses and concert halls. He has appeared in leading roles with the Royal Opera House Covent Garden, the Metropolitan Opera, San Francisco Opera, New York City Opera, and Opera Philadelphia, as well as with other prestigious companies throughout Europe and the United States. He has also performed as a soloist with renowned orchestras such as the Los Angeles Philharmonic, San Francisco Symphony, and the Hong Kong Philharmonic.
Mr. Cook earned his Master of Music in Vocal Performance and Literature and Performer’s Certificate from the Eastman School of Music, and a Bachelor of Arts in Music and German from Centre College of Kentucky. His professional training includes apprenticeships with the Santa Fe Opera, Glimmerglass Opera, Florida Grand Opera, Opera Colorado, and the Brevard Music Center, among others.
In addition to his work on stage, Cook is a committed educator. He most recently served as Adjunct Professor of Voice at Seton Hall University, where he grew significantly the studio’s enrollment. He maintains an active private studio and has led masterclasses and residencies at institutions such as the University of Denver Lamont School of Music, University of Texas at Austin, Wingate University, and Opera companies such as Opera Saratoga, Utah Opera and the Lyric Opera of Kansas City.
Cook’s outreach and educational contributions include work with the Marilyn Horne Foundation, Lincoln Center’s Meet the Artist program, and a variety of school and community initiatives designed to introduce classical singing and opera to young audiences. He has served as an adjudicator for major competitions, including the Philadelphia Orchestra’s Albert M. Greenfield Competition and the Denver Lyric Opera Guild.
A champion of contemporary opera, Cook has created roles in numerous world premieres, including Kevin Puts' Elizabeth Cree and the Pulitzer Prize-winning Silent Night, as well as new works by Missy Mazzoli, Damien Geter, Paul Moravec, and others. His performances have been broadcast on PBS’s Great Performances, NPR’s St. Paul Sunday, and WQXR, and he can be heard on recordings from Naxos and Opera Rara.
As a teacher and mentor, Professor Cook brings decades of stage experience into the studio, offering students deep professional insight, refined vocal technique, and a commitment to artistic excellence. He is dedicated to guiding and inspiring the next generation of singers.
About Andrew Trombley:
Andrew Trombley is a versatile bassist with a dynamic career spanning classical, chamber, and commercial music. He is currently a member of Orchestra Lumos (formerly Stamford Symphony Orchestra) and has served as Principal Bass of the Mostly Mozart Festival Orchestra and the New Haven Symphony Orchestra. He has performed with top ensembles, including the New York Philharmonic, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Metropolitan Opera, and Minnesota Symphony Orchestra and has led sections for the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, New Jersey Symphony Orchestra, and Albany Symphony Orchestra.
Beyond classical music, Andrew has performed with The Eagles on their "Hotel California Tour" and recorded for major soundtracks such as Tick, Tick… Boom!, Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close, and Hundred Foot Journey.
An avid chamber musician, Andrew has collaborated with members of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, Orpheus Chamber Players, and Jupiter Symphony Chamber Players. He has appeared at the Mostly Mozart Festival, Cape Cod Chamber Music Festival, and Cooperstown Summer Music Festival. He frequently performs with American Virtuosi, blending music with dance, drama, and visual art. In jazz and tango, he is a regular guest of the JP Jofre Hard Tango band, with performances in South Korea and Puerto Rico.
As a soloist, Andrew has appeared with the Chelsea Symphony and Eleva Chamber Players. He also premiered his re-orchestration of the Françaix Double Bass Concerto with the Sullivan County Chamber Orchestra (SCCO), an ensemble he co-founded with his partner, violinist Akiko Hosoi. The performance is available on YouTube.
Dedicated to music education, Andrew is on the faculty of NYU Steinhardt and co-founded the Aspiring Young Musicians program (AYM) in partnership with Nesin Cultural Arts. As an instructor and ensemble director, he provides students with private lessons, ensemble experience, and performance opportunities, ensuring accessibility through grants and community funding.
Believing in the power of the arts to build vibrant communities, Andrew co-founded SCCO in 2016 and serves as its Artistic Director, curating year-round performances for Sullivan County residents.
A graduate of The Juilliard School and Manhattan School of Music, Andrew studied with Timothy Cobb and legendary bass pedagogue Homer Mensch. Passionate about music and education, he continues to shape the industry on and off the stage.