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Sylvia Andrae
Piano and Organ
Education
B.A. from Lenoir Rhyne College (NC), with a major in Christian Education and a minor (almost a major) in music. MRE (Master of Religious Education) from Union Theological Seminary (NYC) with considerable course work and lessons in sacred music. Cantor's Certification from Swedish Music Conservatory (Stockholm)
Additional Information
My primary instrument is pipe organ, and I have performed numerous solo organ recitals both in Sweden and in the US. I have held various church organist and choir director positions and currently serve as organist at Christ's Lutheran Church in Murrysville.
I studied piano since age 5, received superior ratings in National Federation of Music Clubs festivals in high school, and continued to take piano lessons in college. I have also attended many piano pedagogy workshops over the years.
I started teaching piano as part of a public school program in 1972 in Sweden, where I resided from 1967-1979. While in Sweden, I also taught pipe organ at a community college. From 1979 to 1985 I had a private piano studio in northern Maine, and since 1986 I have been a piano instructor in the Community Music Program at Seton Hill. I am a frequent accompanist, including for Seton Hill voice students.
Constance A. Bahl, S.C.
Piano
Education
MA from Fordham University (1978)
Graduate study, Duquesne University School of Music (1972-1974)
BM from Seton Hill College (1971)
Teachers
Mary Hildeburn Parsons
Sr. Miriam David Volker, SC
Edward M. Kuhn, Jr.
Teaching Philosophy
I believe that music touches the spirit and stirs the emotions. It enriches our lives with enjoyment, culture and leisure. The study of music teaches life skills such as patience and perseverance. I hope to instill in my students an appreciation for music while teaching them to play the piano with pleasure, artistry, and independence. I recognize the inherent goodness of my students, and value and respect them as unique individuals. Music contributes to their personal growth and is a meaningful way in which they can express themselves.
Additional Information
I have 9 years of experience teaching piano and organ and have taught elementary school music for 12 years. I am a member of the Music Teachers National Association, the Pennsylvania Music Teachers Association and its Westmoreland Local Chapter.
Linda Cobaugh
Piano and Alexander Technique
Education
BM in Music Education, SHU '90
Graduate studies in Music Education, Duquesne University '93-95
Graduate of the Alexander Alliance, Philadelphia, '03
Certified Instructor of the Alexander Technique, ATI '03
Music Therapy Certification, SHU, '08
Teaching Philosophy
My lessons are integrated with a therapeutic, holistic, educational approach which includes attention to performance anxiety skills while addressing healthy technique, study pieces, solo pieces, ear training, and theory.
Additional Information
I have been teaching private piano lessons for over 20 years. I enjoy students of all ages and ability levels. Students are encouraged to participate in recitals and master classes.
I am the choral director of the Westmoreland Apprentice Chorus and the assistant director/accompanist of the Westmoreland Children's Chorus (educational branch of the Westmoreland Choral Society) as well as an active singing member of WCS. I also am a clinician, teaching workshops on the Alexander Technique.
I have a broad base of musical studies including piano, voice, and children's choral conducting as well as movement studies including T'ai Chi chuan and authentic movement. My special interest in Music Therapy has led me to Magee Women's Hospital where I volunteer regularly.
Nancy Gorinski
Seton Hill Faculty Member
Piano
Edward Kuhn
Seton Hill Faculty Member
Piano
Paula Pedicone
Piano
Shannon Puskar
Piano
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