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Music Education
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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