Mr. Stynchula is a graduate of Saint Vincent College, Latrobe, PA with a degree in Music Education. Dr. Victor Plushkat, a student of Fritz Reiner is the major influence on Mr. Stynchula’s joy and interpretation of music. In a performance of Death and Transfiguration conducted by Dr. Plushkat, an optimum experience happened to the ensemble. A similar experience occurred in a performance by the St. James Parish Choir during a service. Dr. Mihalyi Csikszentmihalyi describes these optimal experience events in his book “Flow”.

Major accomplishments as a music director include St James Parish Choir (New Alexandria, PA), New Alexandria PA Bi-Centennial Festival Music Director, Associate Conductor of the Vienna Community Band, and Guest Conductor of the Kings Park Community Band.

Mr. Stynchula currently plays tuba with the National Concert Band of America , several of the Mount Vernon Community Bands and other musical groups in the area. Over the years, Mr. Stynchula has performed as a vocalist and in a variety of ensembles from brass quintet to symphonic bands to swing/jazz bands, and musicals on tuba primarily, trombone, euphonium, and French horn. Recognition ensembles Mr. Stynchula has performed in are the PA Intercollegiate Band, PA Regional, and District Bands, and has performed at St. Patrick’s in New York City, among other recognizable sites. Mr. Stynchula served in the military performing on tuba, euphonium, and French horn, and supported all ensembles as a sound/recording technician.

Mr. Stynchula is a father of four children and resides in Alexandria.  Mr. Stynchula has extensive experience within the Internet community, with Information Technology expertise, and delivering training on a variety of themes.