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| Accordion |
Milena Urban • accordion, piano and staff accompanist
MM in Piano, University of Berlin • Diploma with honors, piano, Chopin Academy of Music • Certificate in Music Education, Chopin Academy of Music |
| Cello |
Hsiao-Ming Chen • cello
MM & BM in cello performance, Temple University • Studies with Orlando Cole and Metta Watts
Eric Coyne* • cello, chamber ensembles, music theory
MM in cello performance, Temple University • BM in cello performance, University of Iowa
Karen Meier • Suzuki cello
Curtis Institute of Music, Julliard School of Music, Certified Suzuki Instructor |
| Clarinet |
Ingrid Zepp • clarinet, bass clarinet
BM in clarinet performance, University of Georgia • Performances with Augustus Symphony Orchestra, Macon Symphony Orchestra and Augustus Opera Company
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| Double Bass |
Matthew Barker • double bass
MM in performance, University of Southern California, Thornton School of Music • BM in performance, University of California, Irvine
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| Flute |
Anibal Rojas • flute and saxophone
BM in saxophone performance, University of Iowa • Tours with Cuba Gooding, Ray Mantilla, Tom Bowes and others |
Guitar & Bass |
Brad Rau • guitar, bass, Intro to Guitar class • BM in guitar performance, West Chester University
Donald Reese* • guitar, bass, mandolin, jazz and pop ensembles, music technology and appreciation classes
MM in music history and classical guitar performance, Temple University • BM in music theory and composition, Mansfield University • Faculty: Valley Forge Christian College, Holy FamilyCollege, La Salle University
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| Harp |
Melia Repko-Schmauk • harp, music theory
MA in harp performance, New England Conservatory of Music • BM in harp performance, Peabody Conservatory of Music of Johns Hopkins University • Principal teachers include Ann Hobson-Pilot, Jeanne Chalifoux |
| Horn |
Katy Ambrose • horn
BM in horn performance, University of Michigan • MM in horn performance, College-Conservatory of Music, Cincinnati, OH • Artists Diploma, Yale University |
| Kindermusik |
Rachel Derstine* • Kindermusik and piano
Certified Kindermusik Teacher• MM in piano performance, Ohio University • BA in piano performance, Eastern Mennonite College • Kindermusik Teacher Training Workshops: Beginnings & Young Child, Year One; Young Child, Year Two; Growing with Kindermusik • Member of the National Guild of Piano Teachers
Rachel Ferer • Kindermusik and piano
Certified Kindermusik Teacher • MM in piano pedagogy, West Chester University • Bachelor of Arts in Music, Gettysburg College • Member of MTNA, PMTA and the Main Line Music Teachers Association.
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| Mandolin |
Donald Reese* • guitar, bass, mandolin, jazz and pop ensembles, music technology and appreciation classes
MM in music history and classical guitar performance, Temple University • BM in music theory and composition, Mansfield University • Faculty: Valley Forge Christian College, Holy FamilyCollege, La Salle University |
Music
Theory |
Odessa Balan • violin, viola and music theory
BM, Temple University • Music Education and composition studies at Trenton State College and University of the Arts
Eric Coyne* • cello, chamber ensembles, music theory
MM in cello performance, Temple University • BM in cello performance, University of Iowa
Cindy Reese • percussion, music therapy and music theory
MS in occupational therapy researching the prevention and treatment of musician hand injuries, Temple University • BM in music therapy with a concentration in percussion, Mansfield University • Board certified music therapist specializing in group drumming for wellness • Current faculty: Elkins Park Hospital • Former faculty: Trenton Psychiatric Hospital, Penn Foundation, Kardon Institute of the Arts
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| Music Therapy |
Cindy Reese • percussion, music therapy and music theory
MS in occupational therapy researching the prevention and treatment of musician hand injuries, Temple University • BM in music therapy with a concentration in percussion, Mansfield University • Board certified music therapist specializing in group drumming for wellness • Current faculty: Elkins Park Hospital • Former faculty: Trenton Psychiatric Hospital, Penn Foundation, Kardon Institute of the Arts |
| Oboe |
Cecelia Sullivan • oboe and voice
MM in voice performance, Temple University • BM in oboe and voice performance, Temple University • Performance Certificate, Academy of Vocal Arts • Associate Principal English Horn with Florida Symphony |
| Percussion |
Cindy Reese • percussion, music therapy and music theory
MS in occupational therapy researching the prevention and treatment of musician hand injuries, Temple University • BM in music therapy with a concentration in percussion, Mansfield University • Board certified music therapist specializing in group drumming for wellness • Current faculty: Elkins Park Hospital • Former faculty: Trenton Psychiatric Hospital, Penn Foundation, Kardon Institute of the Arts |
| Piano |
Silvia Atmadja • piano DMA (in progress) in piano performance West Virginia University • MM & BM in piano performance, West Virginia University • Diploma in piano performance, Sedaya College, Malaysia
Sang Mi Chung • piano MM (in progress) in piano performance and chamber music, Temple University • BM in piano performance, Sang Myung Univeristy in Seoul, Korea
Rachel Derstine* • piano and Kindermusik
MM in piano performance, Ohio University • BA in piano performance, Eastern Mennonite College • Kindermusik Teacher Training Workshops: Beginnings & Young Child, Year One; Young Child, Year Two; Growing with Kindermusik • Member of the National Guild of Piano Teachers
Rachel Ferer • piano and Kindermusik
MM in piano pedagogy, West Chester University • Bachelor of Arts in Music, Gettysburg College • Member of MTNA, PMTA and the Main Line Music Teachers Association
Lois Forbes* • piano
DMA in education, Columbia University • BM in piano performance, Oberlin Conservatory of Music Member of the Pennsylvania Music Teachers Association
Emilily Kosasih • piano and CMS Chamber Chorus Director
MM in Choral Conducting, Temple University • BM in piano performance, Temple University
Soh Yeong Lee • piano
DMA in piano performance, Rutgers University • MM in piano pedagogy, West Chester University • MM and BM in piano performance, Han Yang University (Korea)
Milena Urban • piano, accordion and staff accompanist
MM in Piano, University of Berlin • Diploma with honors, piano, Chopin Academy of Music • Certificate in Music Education, Chopin Academy of Music |
| Saxophone |
Anibal Rojas • saxophone and flute
BM in saxophone performance, University of Iowa • Tours with Cuba Gooding, Ray Mantilla, Tom Bowes and others |
Suzuki
Strings |
Peter Lanctot • Suzuki violin
MM (in progress) in violin performance, Lehigh University • BM in violin performance, Lehigh University • Suzuki Training through Book Five with Linda Fiore
Belmary Lorcas • Suzuki violin and viola, Suzuki Academy Coordinator
MM in music education, Performance Residency Program, Carnegie Mellon University • BM in violin performance, Conservatorio de Musica Simon Bolivar • Member of SSA, GPSA, ASTA • Suzuki Training through Book Six, Greater Washington Suzuki Institute in Washington, D.C. and The Capital Suzuki Institute in Columbus, OH
Karen Meier • Suzuki cello
Curtis Institute of Music, Julliard School of Music, Certified Suzuki Instructor |
| Trombone & Tuba |
Elizabeth Scott • trombone, tuba and baritone
MM in trombone performance, Eastman School of Music • BM, University of Puget Sound • Principal teachers include Mark Williams and John Marcellus |
| Trumpet |
Rob Diener • trumpet
Studies in trumpet performance, Temple University • Performances with Reading Symphony, Pottstown Symphony, Lehigh Valley Chamber Orchestra, Dave Stahl Sacred Orchestra & Big Band, Philly Pops, Greater South Jersey Choral Society Orchestra, and the Orchestra Society of Philadelphia, freelance and recording artist • performed with Wynton Marsalis in 2001 |
| Violin & Viola |
Odessa Balan • violin, viola and music theory
BM, Temple University • Music Education and composition studies at Trenton State College and University of the Arts
Cynthia Campetti** • violin
Curtis Institute of Music, Studies with Jascha Brodsky and Ivan Galamian • Orchestra experience: member of the Philadelphia Orchestra, Pennsylvania Ballet Orchestra, Philadelphia Opera Orchestra and Concerto Soloists of Pennsylvania
Valerie Vuolo • violin and viola
BM in violin performace, Hartt School of Music of the University of Hartford, CT
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| Voice |
Jennifer Abate Little • voice, Assistant Director
MS in Arts Administration, Drexel University • BFA in music, voice major, Rider University (Westminster Choir College)
Michael Ashby • voice
MM in opera performance, New Jersey City University • Graduate study at Rutgers University, Mason Gross School of the Arts • BS in music, Indiana State University
Margaret Curry • voice
BM in opera, Philadelphia Musical Academy • Studies at Beaver College and Temple University
Edwina French* • voice, Founder and Executive Director
MM in vocal performance, Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University • BM in vocal performance, Philadelphia Musical Academy • Member National Association of Teachers of Singing
Thaddeus Shirey • voice
BM, Combs College of Music, Philadelphia, PA • Music studies at Peabody Conservatory of Music
Cecelia Sullivan • voice and oboe
MM in voice performance, Temple University • BM in oboe and voice performance, Temple University • Performance Certificate, Academy of Vocal Arts
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CMS is currently accepting resumes for double bass, basson, flute, French horn, percussion, Suzuki violin and trombone instructors. Certified Music Therapists are also encouraged to apply.
Community Music School is pleased to accept applications from qualified applicants for teaching positions. Only applicants with a minimum of a Bachelor of Music degree and at least two years of teaching experience will be considered. A Master of Music degree or equivalent teaching experience or training is preferred.
Send resume with cover letter to:
Edwina French, Executive Director
Community Music School
775 West Main Street
Trappe, PA 19426
french@cmsmusic.org
Phone inquiries are discouraged.
Community Music School is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer.
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