In class and on stage, our teachers inspire the musician in every child.
MAKING A DIFFERENCE
Music is part of a well-rounded education and should be available to all of the City’s children. By teaching young people to make music, Harmony teachers not only share their talents, but help to close the opportunity gap in underserved communities.
DEVELOPING SKILLS
We prepare teachers to make a lasting impact. Our training workshops focus on strategies and techniques to reach every learner. Ongoing observation and evaluation by experienced educators throughout the year provide our teachers with the support they need to succeed.
BUILDING A NETWORK
Every Harmony Program teacher is part of a network of community-minded professionals who work to engage and inspire young people through music. Our teachers collaborate with other educators and artists to exchange ideas and learn from each other.
Ongoing training, an established curriculum, and a supportive network of fellow educators provide the foundation for our teachers to grow and succeed.
Harmony for teachers
HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE
Lead small classes, coach chamber ensembles, and conduct beginner orchestras.
PROFESSIONAL GROWTH
Achieve improved results in the classroom through observation and formal evaluation.
PEER-TO-PEER COLLABORATION
Learn from colleagues by working in pairs and teams of like-minded musicians and teachers.
GUIDED INSTRUCTION
Design lesson plans and prepare students to perform with the help of an established curriculum.
ONGOING SUPPORT
Participate in training throughout the year to develop teaching methods and strategies.
Meet Our Teachers
Tia Allen
Viola
Mehmet Aydin
Viola
Kate Barmotina
Strings
Mariel Bildsten
Trombone
Patricia Billings
Clarinet
Yoojin Cho
Violin
Laura Cocks
Faculty Mentor
Elad Cohen
Trombone
Darby Evans
Strings
Kelly Flynn
Violin
Thomas Giles
Clarinet
Tabitha Glista
Flute
Celia Hatton
Viola
Jarrett Hoffman
Clarinet
Jacqueline Jove
Faculty Mentor
Elad Kabilio
Cello
Krisztina Kiss
Viola
Andrea Kleesattel
Faculty Mentor
Alia Kuhnert
Trumpet
Yulin Liu
Violin
Noah Luft-Weissberg
Violin, Viola
Karl Lyden
Trombone
Eric Mahl
Conductor
Lawrence Markiewicz
Faculty Mentor/conductor
Jessica McJunkins
Violin
Lia Mooney
Cello
Paula Nemerson
Faculty Mentor
Jacob Nordlinger
Cello
Morgan Pappas
Flute
Emily Price
Cello
Sophia Saunders-Jones
Flute
Sarah Schoeffler
Strings
Nicole Schroeder
Clarinet
Rich Seibert
Trumpet
Angela Shankar
Faculty Mentor
Jason Silva
Faculty Mentor
Stacy Szabo
Cello
Jennifer Thielacker
Faculty Mentor, Clarinet
Felipe Tristan
Flute
Antonio Truyols
Piano
Katie von Braun
Violin
Tommy Wu
Viola
Gizem Yucel
Viola
Play Your Part
Our students and teachers make a tremendous commitment to learning music, but it’s your commitment as a Harmony Program supporter that makes it possible. Donate today and help change lives through music.
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Apply To Teach
If you’re passionate about making a difference through music, we want to hear from you. Apply to teach with the Harmony Program and share your talents while developing new skills.
Contact Us
Want to get involved? Whether you’re an educator, community partner, parent, or friend, we’d love to hear from you. Contact us to learn more, share ideas, or just say hello.