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Deb Alexander B.M.E. from Y.S.U.; M. M. E. Vandercook College of Music. Taught privately since 1975,Band Director at Howland Middle School 30 years; adjunct clarinet instructor at Y.S.U.;performed with numerous symphonies and ensembles throughout the region.
Nicole Angelilli B.M. Music Performance, emphasis on early music education Y.S.U.; Concert Master Young Artist Competition;member of the Mount Carmel Band; taught privately since 2006.
Joe Commarata B.M.E.Y.S.U.; with trumpet as his main instrument; taught all brass 37 years in the Girard Schools, 5 years Vienna Schools;Performs with Packard Band, & The Jim Frank Trio,Swing Time Band. Estab.Girard Community Band in 2001& the Dixie Dandies.
Steve Ferenczy B.M.E. from K.S.U. studying percussion; in Texas for19 years, taught Band and Percussion-Elementary, Middle & High School;former Band Director at St. Patrick School in Hubbard; As of 2015, Band Director at Cheney High School.
Abigail McLaughlin B.M.Music PerformanceY.S.U.; member Warren Philharmonic & Greenville Symphony Orchestras; participated in theBrevard Musical Festival; private instruction since 2009 ; adjunct Violin Instructor at Thiel College in Greenville, PA.
Tom Miller B.M.E.,Master’s Degree performance, Y.S.U.;taught privately since1979, performing since 1963;familiar with OMEA Solo and Ensemble&flute; literature; Dana Flute Festival; performs on Recorder and the Traverso;the flutist in the Youngstown Symphonic Band.
Jim Moran Studied Theory and Composition at Y.S.U.;taught privately since 1984;keyboardist/vocalist in several prominent local bands since 1972;currently a solo performer/composer;Co-owner and operator of Liberty Lesson Center;jimomusic.com.
Steve Pappas Finger-style guitarist/composer/teacher; over 30 years of experience;B.M. in educationY.S.U.;all styles acoustic&electric; guitar;retired music teacher 2015;performs with String Theory;co-owner and operator of Liberty Lesson Center;pappasmisic.com.
Joannie Sutton B.M. E. from Y.S. U.;flute,oboe,saxophone,clarinet,bassoon & accordian;private musical instruction for over 20 years,student teaching;many students participating in OMEA, YSYO, and Stambaugh Band.
Don Yallech B.M.Y.S.U,Master’s DegreeManhattan School of Music; performed with Rhys Chathm, The S.E.M. Ensemble, The Psychedelic Furs, Broadway shows & gigs abroad; gigs withYoungstown Symphony,Warren Philharmonic, Easy Street Productions, &local; musicians.