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Ann Fontanella (violin, viola) is finishing her B.A. in music at the University of Pennsylvania.  In 2004 she earned a Masters Certificate in Violin Performance from Yale University. 

Ann has studied with Sherry Kloss, Robert dePasquale and Erick Friedman.  She has completed programs of study at the Peabody Institute and West Chester University.

An extraordinary violinist and composer, Ann has been astounding audiences since the age of 10, making her debut with David Zinman and the Philadelphia Orchestra.  Ann has performed with regional orchestras as well as in recital programs in England and the mid-Atlantic US.

Ann has several years experience teaching private lessons and often conducts Masterclasses in conjunction with her concerts. Her approach is to teach students to teach themselves. She focuses on both technique and theory, giving students a thorough grounding in music.

Elyssa Gilmar (cello) has a B.S. and her M. M. from Boston University. Elyssa is currently an active member of The Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra, as well as a clinician for high schools and colleges. Along with winning numerous awards, she has performed with Rod Stewart, Yanni, Josh Groban, Ronan Tynan, Robert Plant, Trans-Siberian Orchestra and Beatlemania. Her teachers include members of the Philadelphia Orchestra, Los Angeles Philharmonic and Boston Symphony.

 
Krista Nielsen (piano, cello) received her B.M. from West Chester University. While at the University she was co-principal of the WCU Orchestra. Krista has been teaching individual students and coaching string and piano trios, quartets and quintets since 1995, and was a member of the Belle Soiree Piano Trio.   Krista recently recorded for All My Children, plays regularly with Andrew Lipke and Missing Palmer West, recorded with local and tri-state area artists Laura Shay, Lotus, American Babies, and others as part of WXPN's Philly Local Association and is featured regularly on WXPN favorites.
Paul Klinefelter (double bass, electric bass) received a performance diploma from the University of the Arts where he studied with Neil Courtney, assistant principal bass with the Philadelphia Orchestra. Paul is also a member of the Harrisburg Symphony and an active chamber and solo recitalist in addition to his jazz and blues pursuits. He has studied with Tony D’Addono, Eligio Rossi and Lou Kosma.

Paul's jazz students have gone on to college study and professional careers. In the 2008-9 season, two of the eight bassists in the Philadelphia/Chester County District Orchestra were Paul's students. They, among others, have progressed to Regional, Pennsylvania All State and All Eastern Orchestras as well.

Students of Mr. Klinefelter have been accepted at the Peabody Conservatory, the Boyer College of Music at Temple University, and the Eastman School of Music.

Frances Tate (flute) Frances Tate is an active teacher and performer in the Philadelphia and Baltimore areas. She is currently second flutist with the Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia, piccolo with the Lancaster Symphony, and coprincipal flute with the Endless Mountains Music Festival. In addition she has performed with the Baltimore Symphony, Philly Pops, Pennsylvania Ballet Orchestra, and the Delaware, Annapolis, Knoxville and Richmond Symphonies. In 2002 she was second place winner in the National Flute Association's Piccolo Artist Competition.

Frances has a Bachelor's Degree from University of Michigan and a Master's from the Peabody Conservatory. Her principal teachers include Leone Buyse, Robert Willoughby and Laurie Sokoloff.
Paul Vanderslice (saxophone, clarinet) has his B.S. in Music Education from West Chester University, M. A. from Colombia University and U.S. Navy School of Music. He served as a department head for the Tredyffrin/Easttown school district.
Philip Forlano (trumpet) holds Bachelor and Masters Degrees in Music Education from West Chester University.  He studied keyboard harmony and jazz improvisation with Jimmie Amadie.  Phil has played saxophone, clarinet and flute with the Reading Civic Opera, Fulton and Hershey Theatre Orchestras, and with show bands for Steve Allen, Al Martino, Red Skelton and Bobby Rydell. 
David Thomas (piano) received his B. S. from West Chester University and a M.M. from Peabody Conservatory. He studied with Lukas Foss, Jacques Voois and Ron Thomas. He is currently a faculty member at the University of the Arts.  Dave is a published composer of classical music.  www.davidbthomas.com
Darlene Poulicci (piano) graduated the School of Music at West Chester University with BS in Music Education.   Over 30 years experience teaching private piano and theory.  Taught music at Garnet Valley and Octorara School districts.  Served as Choir Director and organist/pianist in Chester and Delaware County churches. 
Emily B. Greco (piano) earned her Masters in Piano Pedagogy and her B.S. in Music Education, Vocal/Choral – Keyboard (K- 12) from West Chester University. She teaches music and performs with the Brandywine Singers.Emily Brosius
Sean Townsend (guitar) received his B.M. from Berklee College of Music and his M.M. from the University of Miami. He performs in two rock bands and is an active composer/performer of jingles for commercials, video games and film soundtracks.

 

Stu Frederick (guitar) has been a performing musician and stage performer for nearly four decades. He has been a member of the Philadelphia area singer-songwriter community since his high school days, appearing in regional venues and festivals throughout the area. In the mid-seventies Stu was a figure in the growing Seattle, Washington rock music community after serving four years in the US Coast Guard. Stu is PA certified music teacher and graduate of the West Chester University School of Music.

His band, The Rivers Rockabilly Trio, is a high-profile local tribute group celebrating the earliest American rock and roll.

Joe Mullen (drums, percussion) studies with Armand Santorelli & Carl Mottola. He performs clinics and concerts with Drum Squared, an innovative percussion duo, collaborations with Jerry Mulligan, Red Rodney, Manny Album, Steve Giordano, Abstract Truth; Joe is a sought-after clinician at the University level and performs as sideman for numerous recordings.

Steve McBride (voice, piano, organ) Steve attended West Chester University as an Organ Performance Major and studied voice with Alan Wagner, conducting with Dr. David Sprenkle and organ with Anita Greenlee. Steve has also studied organ with Stefan Engels and Glenn Kinckner and voice with Cal Brackin. While at WCU he was also awarded First Place in the National Association of Teachers of Singing competition.

Since the age of 14 Steve has served as organist and/or choir director for local churches including, The Church of the Holy Trinity in West Chester, PA and The First Presbyterian Church of West Chester, PA. Currently, Steve is the Director of Music Ministries at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in King of Prussia, PA

Steve served for three years as Assistant Conductor of The Choristers, an auditioned concert choir based in Montgomery County, PA. In the fall of 2007, Steve was appointed the Guest Conductor of The West Chester Ecumenical Choir. He periodically serves as Musical Director for West Chester Henderson High School’s Musical Theatre Program, where he has directed Forum, Into the Woods, The Pajama Game, and My Fair Lady.

Steve is on the staff of R. A. Daffer Church Organs as a Regional Representative for Rodgers Organs and other Pipe Organ Projects.
Glenn Ferracone (drums, percussion) has a B.S. from the University of Virginia. Glenn toured nationally with Joe Cocker, Hunter Davis, Johnny DeFrancesco, and “Papa” John DeFrancesco. Collaborated with Steve Allen, Chubby Checker, Robert Goulet. Produced and engineered many critically acclaimed recordings. Performed at major venues internationally.

 

 

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