in this section:

Private Instruction
Registration and Tuition
Suzuki Academy
Kindermusik
Classes and Ensembles
Music Therapy
Theory and Musicianship
Adult Programs
Financial Assistance
Faculty

Community Music School
775 West Main Street
Trappe, PA 19426
610-489-3676
info@cmsmusic.org
www.cmsmusic.org

Accordion Urban, Milena • 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

Chen, Hsaio-Ming • cello

MM & BM in cello performance, Temple University • Studies with Orlando Cole and Metta Watts

Coyne, Eric • cello
MM in cello performance, Temple University • BM in cello performance, University of Iowa

Clarinet

Zepp, Ingrid • clarinet, bass clarinet
BM in clarinet performance, University of Georgia • Performances with Augustus Symphony Orchestra, Macon Symphony Orchestra and Augustus Opera Company

Double Bass

Barker, Matthew • double bass

MM in performance, University of Southern California, Thornton School of Music • BM in performance, University of California, Irvine

Fiore, Domenick • double bass and cello (Traditional and Suzuki)

Diploma, Philadelphia Musical Academy• BM in performance, West Chester University • Director of Orchestras and Chamber Music for the Mid-Southeast, Snowmass, Chicago, Calgary, Central Pennsylvania and Hartford Suzuki Institutes as well as a clinician at the Bermuda, Puerto Rico, Hickory, NC and Augusta, GA Suzuki workshops.

Flute Rojas, Anibal • flute and saxophone
BM in saxophone performance, University of Iowa • Tours with Cuba Gooding, Ray Mantilla, Tom Bowes and others

Guitar & Bass

Kenney, James • classical guitar
MM & BM in guitar performance, Temple University • Faculty: Neuman College and Eastern College

Rau, Brad • guitar and bass

BM in guitar performance, West Chester University

*Reese, Donald • guitar, bass and mandolin
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

Harp Repko-Schmauk, Melia • 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
Kindermusik

*Derstine, Rachel • 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

Ferer, Rachel • 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

Toth, Lisa • Kindermusik

Certified Kindermusik Teacher • BM in vocal performance, Moravian College

Mandolin *Reese, Donald • guitar, bass and mandolin
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

Balan, Odessa • violin, viola and music theory
BM, Temple University • Music Education and composition studies at Trenton State College and University of the Arts

Repko-Schmauk, Melia • 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

Music Therapy

Reese, Cindy • percussion and music therapy

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 Sullivan, Cecelia • 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

Reese, Cindy • percussion and music therapy

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

Chung, Sang Mi • piano

MM(in progress) in piano performance and chamber music, Temple University •

 BM in piano performance, Sang Myung Univeristy in Seoul, Korea

*Derstine, Rachel • 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

Ferer, Rachel • 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

Forbes, Lois • piano

DA in education, Columbia University • BM in piano performance, Oberlin Conservatory of Music Member of the Pennsylvania Music Teachers Association

Kosasih, Emilily • piano

MM in Choral Conducting, Temple University • BM in piano performance, Temple University

Lee, Soh Yeong • piano
DMA in piano performance, Rutgers University • MM in piano pedagogy, West Chester University • MM and BM in piano performance, Han Yang University (Korea)

Nicholson, Timothy • piano

BA in Music , Armstrong Atlantic State University, Savannah, GA • Additional studies in piano, music theory & conducting, Debrecen University, Debrecen Conservatory, Hungary

Urban, Milena • 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 Rojas, Anibal • saxophone and flute
BM in saxophone performance, University of Iowa • Tours with Cuba Gooding, Ray Mantilla, Tom Bowes and others

Suzuki Cello &

Double Bass

Fiore, Domenick • double bass and cello (Traditional and Suzuki)

Diploma, Philadelphia Musical Academy• BM in performance, West Chester University • Director of Orchestras and Chamber Music for the Mid-Southeast, Snowmass, Chicago, Calgary, Central Pennsylvania and Hartford Suzuki Institutes as well as a clinician at the Bermuda, Puerto Rico, Hickory, NC and Augusta, GA Suzuki workshops.

Suzuki

Violin & Viola

Bakshi, Neil • Suzuki violin
BM in violin performance, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill • Suzuki Teacher Training through Book 4 • Member GPSA

Lorcas, Belmary • 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

 

Trombone & Tuba Scott, Elizabeth • trombone and tuba, baritone
MM in trombone performance, Eastman School of Music • BM, University of Puget Sound • Principal teachers include Mark Williams and John Marcellus
Trumpet Diener, Rob • 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

Balan, Odessa • violin, viola and music theory
BM, Temple University • Music Education and composition studies at Trenton State College and University of the Arts

**Campetti, Cynthia • 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

Vuolo, Valerie • violin & viola

BM in violin performance, Hartt School of Music, University of Hartford

Voice

Abate, Jennifer • voice, Assistant Director
MS in Arts Administration, Drexel University • Bachelor of Fine Arts in music, voice major, Rider University (Westminster Choir College)

Ashby, Michael • 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

Curry, Margaret • voice
BM in opera, Philadelphia Musical Academy • Studies at Beaver College and Temple University

*French, Edwina • voice, Founder and Executive Director of CMS
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

Shirey, Thaddeus • voice

BM, Combs College of Music, Philadelphia, PA • Music studies at Peabody Conservatory of Music

Sullivan, Cecelia • voice and oboe
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

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