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New & Noteworthy - July 2013

Check out what's New & Noteworthy is the July edition of our newsletter!

New & Noteworthy - July 2013

Adam Loadenthal - Musical Fitness

Adam Loadenthal is an extremely motivated individual who is dedicated to improving his clients' health, physique and lifestyle. He has been bodybuilding for 12 years with 10 years of experience in personal training. He has 4 years of education in Kinesiology from West Chester University. Adam has a background in kinesiology, biomechanics, anatomy, exercise physiology, fitness and wellness, nutrition and dietetics. He received his phase 1 and 2 advanced personal training certifications, sports nutrition certification, athletic training, first aid and CPR certifications.

Marissa Chirillo - Flute, Music Therapy

Marissa Chirillo was born and raised in Bucks County, PA and began her music career with piano lessons at the age of 9. She added flute lessons when she was 10 and has been playing both ever since. She earned her Bachelors of Music degree in Music Therapy from Mansfield University of Pennsylvania in 2009. Since college, she has playing in various settings and ensembles from wedding gigs to the Pennsylvania Flute Choir. Currently, she has been teaching and directing the marching band and indoor drumline programs at Archbishop Wood High School in Warminster, PA. She also provides music therapy to individuals in the community on a part –time basis.

New & Noteworthy - June 2013

Check out all the news in our June 2013 newsletter.

New & Noteworthy June 2013

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New & Noteworthy - May 2013

Check out what's new and fun with Music and More in May. Also some great resources, and a little music for you to check out. Don't forget to visit our website too.

May Newsletter

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Matthew Alfano - Workshops

Matthew Alfano is no stranger to the arts. As a child and in adolescence, Matthew performed in numerous musicals and dramas. Some of his stage credits include ‘Curley’ from John Steinbeck’s “Of Mice and Men,” ‘Mike Dillard’ from Stud Terkel’s “Working” and ‘Jigger Craigen’ in Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Carousel.” Also an enthusiast of blues and rock music genres, Matthew enjoys playing guitar, and sharing music with family and friends. Mr. Alfano’s collaboration with Music and More provides guitar and vocal entertainment for seniors the first Saturday of every month at Elm Terrace Garden, in Lansdale, P.A. Matthew looks forward to continuing his education in the Greater Philadelphia area, and continuing a relationship with music, art, and the community. Matthew Alfano is a newly settled Pennsylvania resident from Buffalo, N.Y. Since 2011 Matthew has worked in the local community with the Philadelphia Mental Health Center, providing behavioral health services to children and families with Autism spectrum disorders. Matthew is a graduate of the State University of Purchase at New York where he studied his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, and minored in Early Childhood Development.

New & Noteworthy - April 2013

Here is the newest edition of New & Noteworthy Newsletter for April 2013. Lots of great information and resources.

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B5wL9Km3SDUqSDVDd20yd083bjA/edit?pli=1

Also, check out our brand new website!

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Billy Joel - Inspiring Video

A great and moving performance of a student and Billy Joel. A must see!

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/03/12/billy-joel-vanderbilt-student-new-york-state_n_2862651.html

New & Noteworthy - March 2013

Check out what's new with Music & More by checking out the latest version of our newsletter.

Tricia Paffan - Voice, Piano, Guitar, Workshops

Another welcome to our new teacher! Tricia will be joining us as a voice, piano and guitar teacher, and she will be leading some new workshops, so stay tuned.

Tricia was born and raised in northeast Philadelphia, and has been performing since she was 7 years old competing in various vocal competitions around the city. While in high school Tricia loved theater. Her lifelong dream was to one day perform on Broadway. However, she decided that having a college education was more important. Tricia is a recent graduate from Temple University Ester Boyer School of Music and Dance, acquiring a Music Education degree with a vocal concentration. Tricia greatly enjoys giving lessons in voice, beginning guitar and piano. She finds teaching to be extremely fulfilling. Tricia is also a lead singer in two cover bands and is in the process of writing music and singing in an original band. Tricia was born to be on the stage and could not imagine a life without her music.

Cameron Stahl - Saxophone, Songwriting, Jazz

Welcome to our new teacher, Cameron Stahl. He will be teaching saxophone, songwriting, jazz, theory, and improv.

Cameron Stahl is a Music Educator, Songwriter, and Saxophonist in the Bucks County area. He is a recent graduate of West Chester University and attended Central Bucks High School South. At West Chester University, Cameron became actively involved playing in the Criterions Jazz Ensemble, Incomparable Golden Rams Marching Band, Statesman Jazz Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Concert band, and select jazz combos. For four years he studied jazz and the art of playing saxophone with Dr. Greg Riley. Cameron also realized his passion for songwriting and popular music while at West Chester, and currently teaches songwriting and recording camps in the summer for Grammy winning producer Jim Cravero. Currently, he is a substitute teacher and, actively writing music and practicing in his spare time.

New & Noteworthy in February 2013

New & Noteworthy in February 2013. Enjoy!

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B5wL9Km3SDUqVmJ3VEd5czM2QjQ/edit?usp=sharing

New & Noteworthy - January 2013

Here is the January 2013 New & Noteworthy Newsletter from Music & More.

Cut & Paste the link into your internet browser.

https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B5wL9Km3SDUqdlYtVDBGcDJpRm8

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