{"id":957,"date":"2026-02-09T20:27:27","date_gmt":"2026-02-09T20:27:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.musiciansabroad.com\/blog\/?p=957"},"modified":"2026-02-16T15:49:17","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T15:49:17","slug":"hema-26-staff-members-masottogilbert","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.musiciansabroad.com\/blog\/2026\/02\/09\/hema-26-staff-members-masottogilbert\/","title":{"rendered":"HEMA &#8217;26 Staff Members-  Masotto,Gilbert"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"lead\">Each Musicians Abroad tour is guided by an outstanding team of educators who bring leadership, experience and enthusiasm to every step of the journey. These dedicated professionals support students through rehearsals, performances and travel abroad, ensuring each participant has a meaningful and unforgettable experience.<\/p>\n<h2>Ryan Masotto<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-959 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musiciansabroad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Ryan-Masotto-e1770665183328-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/>Ryan Masotto is a grades 5-12 orchestra director for the Shawnee Heights School District, the director of the Topeka Youth Orchestra&#8217;s Chamber Orchestra, violist in the Topeka Symphony Orchestra, private lessons instructor and freelancer. He received his undergraduate degrees in music education and viola performance from Washburn University. Then went on to the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music where he received his Master of Viola Performance. While maintaining a busy teaching and performance schedule, Ryan is supported by his wife, Mikayla, and two daughters, Ellie and Baylee.<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2>Jay Gilbert<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-958 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musiciansabroad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/gilbert-pic-2021-44899-4126-e1770665227864-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/>Jay W. Gilbert is a professor emeritus of music at Doane University in Crete, Nebraska. In 2022, he retired after 42 years of teaching in both public schools and university. During his 29-year tenure at Doane, he led the symphonic wind ensemble, concert band and Tiger Pep Band, and directed the Blue River Community Band for twelve years. He also served as chair of Doane\u2019s Music department for 24 years. 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