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Cello, Denisa Shahu
Background Teaching experience includes Kindermusic for elementary education programs, grades PreK-4, as well as private instruction.
Performance Experience Performance experience includes symphonic, chamber and solo work in and around the Philadelphia and Delaware area, including the Delaware Symphony and Philadelphia Orchestra. Currently performing with the West Chester Symphony Orchestra.
Education B.M. from University of Delaware in Cello Performance; currently in graduate program at West Chester University.
 
 
Clarinet, Matt Hetzler
Background -
Performance Experience Performance experience recording styles including swing, jazz, funk and Latin.
Education Degree in Music Performance from University of Delaware.
 
 
Flute, Elena DeRosa
Background Has taught general and instrumental music in public and private schools. Over 10 years private teaching experience.
Performance Experience Performance experience includes band, orchestral, musicals, solo, jazz and rock in various community and professional groups.
Education B.A. in Music Education from Salisbury State University in MD.
 
 
Guitar, Brock Miller
Background Over 10 years teaching and performing experience.
Performance Experience Sound Engineer/Producer at Media Music Studio in Media, PA. Performance experience includes an AMA tour in Europe, Wachovia Center, Lincoln Financial Field and Fed-Ex Field.
Education Studies in classical guitar performance at West Chester University.
 
 
Guitar, Rob Perna
Background
Performance Experience Playing professionally on the east coast for 9 years. Performed with Grammy award winner Johnny Copland and with John Brim and Big Jack Johnson on many occasions. Specializies in improvisational techniques and songwriting skills; Excels in Blues, Funk, Reggae and other groove-oriented styles.
Education Studied guitar at Berklee School of Music.
 
 
Guitar, Paul Colombo
Background 26 years teaching experience.
Performance Experience Recently guitarist for Peter Nero and the Philly Pops. Other recent accomplishments include recording all 12 tracks of The Delfonics ?Forever Gold? DC and 3 years as Guitarist/Arranger at The American Music Theater, Lancaster, PA playing 250 shows a year.
Education B.M. from the University of Miami in Coral Gables, FL. M.M. in Jazz Studies from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia.
 
 
Guitar, Brian Larkin
Background Several years teaching experience. Specializes in theory, composition, songwriting and advanced and unorthodox guitar techniques, including 7-string and fretless guitar.
Performance Experience Has also studied with Ron Thal, current lead guitarist for Guns n? Roses. Several years performing experience as lead guitarist for various bands. Currently writing and recording demos for an album.
Education B.M. in Composition from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, PA.
 
 
Guitar, Michael Sapone
Background 15 years teaching experience.
Performance Experience Owner of Lakeview Studios, a 16 track recording studio. Local performing and recording artist. 25 years experience on guitar, and 18 years on bass. Styles include rock, jazz and classical. Trademarks in student recording CD camps.
Education Masters Degree in Recording Engineering.
 
 
Guitar, Rosann Mattei
Background Teaches all ages and levels.
Performance Experience Specializes in contemporary styles of guitar including rock, pop, blues, country and jazz. Extensive performance experience in concert settings, theatre, radio and television.
Education -
 
 
Percussion, Zach Larimer
Background -
Performance Experience Performance experience includes recordings for NFL Films and Hip-Hop artist LL Cool J.
Education B.M. in Percussion from Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
 
 
Percussion, Anthony Cracchiolo
Background 11 years teaching experience, ages 10 years and older. Teaches all styles of music and theory.
Performance Experience 17 years performance experience in the Boston and Philadelphia area. Currently playing with acoustic/electric Duo & Trio Band.
Education M.A. in Music from Berklee College of Music.
 
 
Percussion, Michael Czimback
Background 10 years teaching experience.
Performance Experience 9 years performance experience, currently playing with Fuzzy Bunny Slippers.
Education Studied at the Drummer?s Collective in NY City with a variety of successful, professional musicians including Steve Smith from the band Journey. Studied all styles including Afro-Cuban, Brazilian, New Orleans, Jazz and Rock as well as hand technique with specialist Jim Chapin.
 
 
Piano, Ellen Alpern
Background 25 years teaching experience.
Performance Experience Performs frequently in the Philadelphia area.
Education B.M. in Piano Performance from West Chester University. M.M. in Piano Performance from the Catholic University of America.
 
 
Piano, Elman Anderson
Background 45 years teaching experience. Teaches beginner to advanced, and all styles.
Performance Experience Over 25 years performance experience including pianist, conductor and arranger for Radio City Music Hall, Lincoln Center and Broadway shows performing with Randy Newman, Carol Channing and Peter Allen.
Education
 
 
Piano, Angela Falco
Background
Performance Experience Performed original and jazz compositions for festivals and events in Los Angeles, NY, Atlantic City and Philadelphia. Performed for President Clinton and received an award from the Grammy Association for performing in the two-time Grammy award documentary, ?Standing in the Shadows of Motown?.
Education B.A. in Music Education and Music Performance from University of the Arts in Philadelphia. M.A. in Music Therapy and Adjunct Faculty at Immaculata University.
 
 
Piano, Beth Huber
Background Over 15 years teaching experience; all ages and levels.
Performance Experience Professional Development Certificate in Piano Pedagogy, West Minster Choir College. Nationally Certified Teacher of Music (NCTM) - Music Teachers National Association. Member of the Main Line Music Teachers Association. Active solo pianist and accompanist.
Education B.M. in Piano Performance, Oberlin Conservatory. M.A. in Communication Studies, West Chester University.
 
 
Piano, Thomas Alberici
Background Teaches all styles and levels.
Performance Experience Over 15 years performance experience includes private parties, weddings, jazz bands and recitals.
Education B.A. in Spanish from Villanova University in Spanish; also studied music theory and musicology. M.A. from Villanova University.
 
 
Piano, Mary Lanigan
Background Teaching experience includes Pre-K to 4th grade music and private lessons. Teaches all styles and levels.
Performance Experience Performance experience includes touring with WCU’s concert choir, weddings and church services.
Education B.M. in Music Education with a Minor in Voice from West Chester University.
 
 
Piano, Ron Thomas
Background Teaches ages 10 and up and requires students to be able to read treble and bass clef. Teaching styles include classical, jazz and jazz improv.
Performance Experience Performance experience with John Cage, Herbie Hancock, Art of Life Records and Vectordisc.
Education Studied composition at the Manhattan School of Music and Long Island University.
 
 
Saxophone, Matt Hetzler
Background
Performance Experience Has recorded and performed many styles of music including swing, jazz, funk and Latin.
Education Degree in Music Performance from University of DE.
 
 
Trumpet, James Cossetti
Background Over 40 years experience teaching trumpet. Teaches all brass instruments at all levels.
Performance Experience Played with several brass ensembles and Drum & Bugle Corps. Former music and marching staff member at Coatesville HS.
Education Studied with Anthony Marvhione in Philadelphia.
 
 
Trumpet, Brian Dwyer
Background 10 years teaching experience.
Performance Experience Featured trumpet on 3 recordings with Polygram recording artist ?The Mighty, Mighty Bosstones.? Performed with the national Broadway tour of ?Annie.? Currently the lead trumpet for the John Hoey Orchestra.
Education M.A. in Music Business from Berklee College of Music.
 
 
Viola, Heather Wright
Background
Performance Experience Currently enrolled in graduate program at Temple University. Over 14 years performance experience including Delaware County Youth Orchestra, Immaculata Symphony, various pit orchestras and small ensembles.
Education B.A. in Music Performance from Temple University.
 
 
Violin, Janet Marquardt
Background
Performance Experience Performances include the Tucson Symphony Orchestra, the Catalina Chamber Orchestra, the Westmoreland Symphony, the Butler Symphony Orchestra and the Pottstown Symphony. Currently on the faculty at the Wyomissing Institute of the Arts.
Education B.M. from Duquesne University. M.M. in Violin Performance from the University of Arizona.
 
 
Vocal, Stephen Eisenhard
Background
Performance Experience Professional opera singer with a repertoire of over 40 roles. Performance experience includes the San Francisco Opera, Sarasota Opera, Cincinnati Opera, Connecticut Opera, New York City Opera, Edmonton Opera, and the Florida Grand Opera. National Finalist-Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions. Finalist-Chicago Lyric Opera Center for American Artists. Over 20 years experience.
Education B.M. in Voice Performance from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music.