Rich Cesarini (Co-Founder, Southeast School of Music)

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Piano, Accordion, Synthesizers, Keyboards

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Instructs Rock, Blues, Classical, Improvisation

 

• Music Director St.Ann's, West Bridgewater, MA and St.John's, East Bridgewater, MA Parishes

• Keyboardist with acoustic duo ‘The Terrifics’,

• Keyboardist for The Jon Fin Group acclaimed 70’s cover band, ‘The Experts’

• Continually performs and records with several blues, folk and rock acts

• Founder for teen rock performance camp, ‘I’m With The Band’

• Offers preparation classes for live performance and auditions

Jack Colombo (Co- Founder, Southeast School of Music)

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Piano, Organ, Synthesizers/ Keyboards

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Instruction in Rock/Pop, Jazz, Blues, Classical, Improvisation

 

• Music Director, Tri-Parishes of Brockton, MA

• Keyboardist for ‘The Reminisants’

• Music Director/ Keyboardist for Rock and Roll Hall of Famer’s ‘The Drifters’

• Past Music Director, PBS nationally televised Oldies Rock and Roll Series

• Keyboardist/ Music Director for The Vocal Group Hall of Fame

• Additional credits include Al Jardine of The Beach Boys, Grammy Award Artists ‘The Manhattan Transfer’ and numerous recording groups

• Touring throughout North America with numerous recording groups

• Offers preparation classes for live performance and auditions

Paul Peterson

Saxophone, Trombone, Trumpet, Flute, Clarinet, Reeds, Guitar, Harmonica & Penny Whistle

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Instructs Jazz, Classical, Rock, Blues. Improvisation

 

• Music Instructor, 35 years at Bridgewater-Raynham School District.

• Master’s degree in teaching Arts and Music, Bridgewater State University plus 30 additional credits in Music Performance

• Bachelor’s degree Sociology and minor in Phycology

• 30-year member of United states Air Force Band

• Performs regionally with the Dixie Diehards and many bands and shows.

• Offers preparation classes for performances, auditions including District, SEMSBA and All-State

Kristy Foye

Cello- beginner thru advanced

Violin/viola/string bass- beginner thru intermediate

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Instructs Classical, Rock/Pop, Jazz, New World, Improvisation

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• Orchestra/String Specialist for grades 4-8 Lexington Public Schools (former Easton Public Schools Orchestra Teacher)

• Graduate Degree, Boston Conservatory

• Undergraduate Degree, Berklee College of Music

• Instructs Classical, Rock/Pop, Jazz, New World, Improvisation

• Managed Sr and Jr. District/SEMSBA Orchestras

• Offers preparation classes for performances, auditions including District, SEMSBA and All- State

• Performs with Mosaic String Ensemble and various ensembles regionally.

Gail Colombo

Violin, Viola, Cello, Piano, Ukulele, Brass

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Instructs Rock, Classical, Jazz, Blues, Improvisation, Irish Fiddle

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• Mansfield High School Orchestra Director, Mansfield, MA

• Bachelor of Arts Degree, Music and Education, Bridgewater State University

• Orchestra Instructor, Mansfield High School, Mansfield, MA

• Instructs Classical and Contemporary Styles

• Member Southeast Philharmonic Orchestra and South Shore String Quartet

• Performances includes numerous shows, Hairspray the Musical, The Bridgewater State University Ensemble and private events.

• Offers preparation classes for performances and auditions including District, SEMSBA AND All-State

• Member National Association for Music Education

Barbara Clement

Flute, Piccolo, Piano, Clarinet, Oboe

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Instructs Classical, Traditional Contemporary

 

• Master’s degree, Louisiana State University

• Bachelor’s degree University of Wyoming

• Facility member, Eastern Nazarene College

• Board of Directors, Quincy Symphony

• Performs in several regional symphony orchestras

• Offers preparation classes for performances, auditions including District, SEMSBA and All-State

John Tolias

Electric and Acoustic Guitar, Bass, Ukulele, Improvisation

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Instructs Rock, Classical, Jazz, Blues, Improvisation

 

• Master’s Degree in Music, Berklee College of Music, Boston, Ma

• Instructs Rock, Classical, Jazz, Blues Styles, Improvisation

• Performance credits include bands throughout greater New England, shows and solo appearances.

• Offers preparation classes for live performance and auditions.

Katie Conway

Piano, Trumpet, Trombone, Ukulele

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Instructs Contemporary and Classical

 

• Music Instructor, Sharon Public Schools, Sharon, MA

• Master’s Degree, Lesley College, Cambridge, MA

• Bachelor’s Degree, Anna Maria College, Paxton, MA

• Active member in members and soloist in regional choral groups

• Soloist singer for weddings and private events

• Offers preparation classes for performances, auditions including District, SEMSBA and All-State

Lisa Miller Villani

Voice

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Instructs Pop/Rock, Blues, Jazz, Showtunes and Traditional

 

• Master’s Degree in Education, Fitchburg State University

• Bachelor’s Degree in Music and Education, Berklee College of Music

• Certification from the acclaimed McClosky Institute of Voice Therapy

• 35 years Music Instructor, Brockton Public Schools, Brockton, MA and Facilitator of Arts Integration.

• Recipient of numerous Platinum and Gold medals as Choral and Show Choir Director

• Past Co-Music Director, Act One, Scene One and  director Massasoit Community College Theatre

• Director of Musical’s Annie, Fame, Willie Wonka and The Chocolate Factory and Bye Bye Birdie

• Member of Music Educators Association(MME)

• Offers preparation classes for performances, auditions including SEMSBA, All-State and District

• Member Boxwood Saxophone Quartet and owner of The Track Shack Recording Studios

Nicole Brooks

Violin & Piano

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Instructor Intern for 8-12 year old group

 

• Performance credits include the Oliver Ames High School Orchestra, and with the chamber orchestra

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• Jazz band and marching band.

 

• Guest appearances have included playing keyboards with The Reminisants

 

• Rock and Roll Hall of Fame recording artist, The Drifters.

 

• Assists with technical aspects of Oliver Ames High School theater performances.

 

• Continues her advanced musical studies with SESM instructors Jack, Gail and Kristy

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Robert J. Rivera

Cello, Viola, Piano, Bass Guitar, Jazz Performance

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Technical: Pro Tools, Macbook Pro, various composition software, PC, Audio Engineer

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• Manhattan School of Music- Bachelor of Music

• Moscow, Russia Conservatory- Certificate of Performance

• Boston Philharmonic Orchestra Member

• Mannes School of Music- Diploma

• New England Conservatory- Graduate studies in Cello and Jazz Performance

• Longy School of Music-Undergrad studies in Cello Performance

• Boston Conservatory- Undergrad studies in Cello Performance

• 2008 winner Best Original Scores various worldwide film festivals

Amelia Andre

Cellist

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Instructor Intern

 

• Cello

• Oliver Ames High School Orchestra, Easton — First Cellist

• Oliver Ames Chamber Orchestra, Easton —First Cellist

• Junior SEMSBA Festival 2020 — Cellist

• Borderland- The Life and Times of Blanche Ames Ames (Documentary), Easton — Cellist

• Released February 2020

• Junior Districts Festival 2019 — Cellist

• Junior Districts Festival 2018 — Cellist

• Junior SEMSBA festival 2018 — Cellist

• MICCA 2018 (High Silver) — First Cellist

• Awarded “High Silver”, ensemble

Jo Manning-Souza

 Violin, Guitar, Music Wellness

Pre-School and Kindergarten Programs thru adult

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• Instructs all ages, including Suzuki and Orff-Schulwerk methods

• Offers music wellness for emotional relaxation and reducing stress, as an outlet to help better manage today’s unique challenges

• The Boston Conservatory of Music- Bachelors and Master’s degrees in Music Education

• Leslie University- Master’s Degree in Music Wellness 2017

• First Violinist- Wellesley Symphony 2014-present

• Soloist at St. Mary’s Church Music Ministry 2000- present

• K thru 12 Music Public School Certification- present

• Teaches music programs for pre-school and kindergarten ages, including preschool Jolly Notes, Jolly Key classes and Pre-School Prodigies

• Recipient Extraordinary Achievement Awards for student’s performance at the A-Muse World Promise Music Competition and Carnegie Hall’s International Little Mozart’s Competition