Ruth DeLeon
rdeleon@lancastermusicteachers.org | Leola, PA
Instruments: Piano and viola
Education: BA Millersville Univ, piano performance - M.M. in piano pedagogy Bob Jones Univ.
Teaching Experience: 6 yrs private and classroom settings - Lancaster Conservatory of Music and Music and Arts of Lancaster, adjunct professor at Lancaster Bible College
Performance Experience: Accompanist for many years
Professional Associations: Lancaster Music Teachers Association (and PMTA/MTNA)
Carolyn Zahner Englert
cenglert@lancastermusicteachers.org | 717-336-0662 | Stevens, PA
Instruments: Woodwinds and piano
Education: B.M. Ed from SUNY at Fredonia, NY; M.M. Performance and Music Literature from Eastman School of Music; Summer scholarship studies at Chautauqua, NY; Nova Scotia Festival of Music
Teaching Experience: served on music faculty of Mercyhurst College and taught in Preparatory Program; Edinboro U. of Pennsylvania faculty member and taught in Preparatory Program; Allegheny College faculty member; Certified PA Public School music instructor; over 30 yrs. teaching experience; teacher and accompanist of 2004 Lancaster Symphony Concerto Competition winner; many students attend District, Regional, State and Mid East Festivals
Performance Experience: Erie Philharmonic, Erie Chamber Orchestra, free lance musician in NJ/PA area
Studio Structure: Accessible professional studio on Route 272, 5 minutes south of PA Turnpike, private instruction in performance, theory and ear training, weekly or twice weekly lessons
Professional Associations: Lancaster Music Teachers Association (and PMTA/MTNA); Active Member National Guild of Piano Teachers; Musicians Union 294-Lancaster, Musicians Union Local 77-Philadelphia.
Janet Fitz
jfitz@lancastermusicteachers.org | 717-355-2965 | New Holland, PA
Instruments: Piano, Musikgarten, Recreational Music Making
Education: BS Music Ed. , W. Chester Univ. - piano/voice/percussion
Teaching Experience: since 1983, including classroom/instrumental teaching- teaches from
home studio
Professional Associations: PMEA and Early Child Music/Movement Assoc.
Larry D. Huslin
lhuslin@lancastermusicteachers.org | 717-569-1885 | East Petersburg, PA
Instruments: Piano
Education: B.A. Classical Theory and Composition; B.A. Jazz Theory and Composition from Westminster College
Teaching Experience: over 25 yrs.
Studio Structure: The Music Resource offers lessons to all ages and levels including adults. Mr. Huslin has specialty interest in jazz, theory and computer software applications in addition to traditional piano lessons. Private lessons and group classes are available. Group classes include: Group Piano 1A and Music Theory for Middle Schoolers
Professional Associations: Lancaster Music Teachers Association (and PMTA/MTNA) since 2004, Manheim Township Music Association
Helen V. Little
hlittle@lancastermusicteachers.org | 717-898-2085 | Lancaster, PA
Instruments: Piano
Education: Philadelphia Conservatory of Music, Immaculata College, U. of Massachusetts, Lowell. Obtained a Bachelor of Music degree.
Teaching Experience: 30 years of private studio teaching
Professional Associations: National Guild of Piano Teachers, Lancaster Music Teachers Association (and PMTA/MTNA) since 2003/4, previous member of Massachusetts Music Teachers Association.
Mindy Lowe
mlowe@lancastermusicteachers.org | 717-285-7624 | Lancaster, PA
Instruments: Piano
Education: Bachelor of Music in Piano Pedagogy, Master of Music in Piano Performance, Bob Jones University
Teaching Experience: Served on music faculty at Bob Jones University teaching college group and private piano, hymn playing, and piano preparatory lessons. Currently teaching private piano from home based studio as well as part time music theory and piano pedagogy for Northeast Baptist School of Theology.
Performance Experience: Extensive experience accompanying instrumentalists, vocalists, and choirs in recital, competition, and church settings.
Studio Structure: Conveniently located off Route 30, Mountville. Lessons are well balanced between musicianship, theory, technique, and performance.
Professional Associations: Lancaster Music Teachers Association.(previous member, rejoining for 2005 6), National Guild of Piano Teachers (Chairperson for Lancaster division of National Piano Guild: 2001-2003
Jana Oberholtzer MacKay
jmackay@lancastermusicteachers.org | 717-367-9669 | Elizabethtown, PA
Website: www.geocities.com/MacKayStudios
Instruments: Suzuki Flute (5 yrs and up) and Suzuki Piano (3 yrs and up)
Education: B.S. Indiana University; M.S. in Child Development and Administration, Erikson Institute of Chicago; Kindermusik Training; Suzuki Training
Teaching Experience: Taught Suzuki piano, Kindermusik, and Early Childhood Music at the Hyde Park Suzuki Institute, 10 years teaching experience with students of all ages, children through adults
Performance Experience: Orchestral experience (former principal flutist of Lakeshore Symphony Orchestra, Chicago), church musician, free-lance musician, woodwind quintet
Studio Structure: Private lessons, group theory and musicianship classes, Introduction to the Suzuki Philosophy course for parents, recitals and ensemble opportunities
Professional Associations: Lancaster Music Teachers Association (and PMTA/MTNA), Suzuki Association of the Americas
Kathy McKeever
kmckeever@lancastermusicteachers.org | 717-290-1149 | Lancaster, PA
Instruments: Piano
Education: Bachelor of Music from Crane School of Music, Potsdam, NY, M.A. in Organ and Music Education, Eastman School of Music, NY
Teaching Experience: Private piano lessons, high school music theory, piano class at Penn Manor High School 2007
Professional Associations: Lancaster Music Teachers Association.
Mike McKeever
mmckeever@lancastermusicteachers.org | 717-290-1149 | Lancaster, PA
Instruments: Voice
Education: Bachelor of Music from Eastman School of Music, NY – Vocal Performance. MA Religion (in progress)
Teaching Experience: Private voice lessons, audition preparation, instruction in French, German, Italian diction , Choir director Rain Forest International School, Cameroon, W. Africa, Choir director – Penn Manor High School Spring 2007.
Performance Experience: Member of Wheatland Chorale, Opera, musical theatre, acting, recital, church music, and worship leading.
Studio Structure: Home studio (222 to Eckman, Willow Hills Development) by appointment, Life Song Music in Quarryville on Wed.
Professional Associations: Lancaster Music Teachers Association.
Linda Rasmuson
lrasmuson@lancastermusicteachers.org | 717-898-7936 | East Hempfield Township (Centerville), Lancaster, PA
Instruments: Piano
Education: BS William Paterson University of NJ
Teaching Experience: 15 years of private piano lessons; Group-based preschool keyboarding classes; 5 years of classroom teaching experience
Studio Structure: Home-based studio. Classically trained pianist. Instruction includes theory, composition, study of classical repertoire as well as study of contemporary artists' music. Many performance opportunities available. Two recitals per year, and opportunities to perform in music festivals in the spring and in the fall. Opportunities also available to become a member of the Workshop for Young Performing Artists, a group of seasoned professional musicians that meets once a month to enhance the performance techniques of young musicians. Preschool keyboarding classes are being offered in the fall and the spring. Lessons for adults and homeschoolers are available during the day.
Professional Associations: Lancaster Music Teachers Association (PMTA & MTNA), Musical Art Society, National Federation of Music Clubs
References: furnished on request
Elaine Severein
eseverein@lancastermusicteachers.org | 717-397-1272 | Lancaster (East Lampeter Township), PA
Instruments: Piano
Education: B.A West Virginia Wesleyan College, Majors in Music Theory and Music Education, major performance area– organ; Post Graduate Studies:Millerville University – music education
Teaching Experience: private piano– 20 years; public and private school music
Studio Structure: located near east end of Route 30 bypass; to develop musicianship through music reading, aural and technical skills, using performance repertoire of various styles and periods; all age levels, with particular interest in adults; flexible scheduling.
Performance Experience: church organist and pianist– over 20 yrs
Professional Associations: Lancaster Music Teachers Association (PMTA & MTNA), American Guild of Organists
Janet Shea
jshea@lancastermusicteachers.org | 717- 406- 6701 | Lancaster, PA
Instruments: Piano
Teaching Experience: private piano– 3 years; moved from VA in 2008
Studio Structure: Looking for "young" and "old" students who would love to learn to play the piano. If you are interested, please give me a call or send me an email.
Professional Associations: Lancaster Music Teachers Association (PMTA & MTNA)
Candy A. Tame
ctame@lancastermusicteachers.org | 717-898-7955 | Landisville, PA
Instruments: Piano
Education: Piano Pedagogy Course at Millersville U., Master classes at Temple U. and U. of N. Carolina at Greensburg
Teaching Experience: 10 yrs. experience with students of all ages, beginner through early advanced
Performance Experience: church accompanist, 6 yrs.
Studio Structure: study encompasses theory, technique and performance, utilizing repertoire (Baroque to Modern) geared toward the individual student’s level of ability and desires
Professional Associations: Lancaster Music Teachers Association (and PMTA/MTNA), Musical Art Society
Bonnie Witmer
bwitmer@lancastermusicteachers.org | 717-872-2851 | Millersville, PA
Instruments: Piano
Education: BS Music Ed. Lebanon Valley College, Master Ed. Millersville Univ.
Teaching Experience: 3rd grade, intermediate Learning Disabilities classes in Lanc. School District 1966-1975, private piano lessons in her home for over 30 years.
Professional Associations: Musical Art Society