Instructors Ferrwood Music Camp

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2010 Ferrwood Instructors (This page is constantly being updated. Please check back for more 2010 instructors.)
Rob Walker In house composer and clinician
Toured with Ray Charles. Performed with Natalie Cole, Wayne Newton, The Temptations, The Supremes, The Moody Blues. Appearances at 2000 and 2002 San Miguel Jazz Festival in Mexico with David "Fathead" Newman. Played on Mainstage at Park City Jazz Festival in 2002 . Appearances with jazz artists such as Bobby Shew, Clay Jenkins, Jeff Hamilton, John Heard, Lanny Morgan, Kim Richmond, Marc Seales, Gary Foster, and Gene Ludwig. Played national broadway tour shows "Spamalot" and "Chicago." Origin Records recording artist. Visit his site at: http://www.robwalkerjazz.com/
Mark Reinhart Primary Morning-Afternoon Guitar Instructor/Quigong Instructor Morning Qigong Workout (optional) Read About Qigong for Musicians
Mark has been an active participant in the arts for close to fifty years. Starting out as an accordionist and moving on to the cornet and trombone during his high school years, Mark's primary instrumental love has been the guitar. He began his guitar studies at age twelve and has continued pursuing all aspects and styles of both guitar performance and instruction throughout his life. Studying privately with numerous teachers, Mark formalized his musical education by attending Berklee College of Music, Boston MA. He was fortunate to have studied guitar with legendary musician/educator William G. Leavitt during his time at Berklee. Mark has continued his affiliation with the college working with the Department of Admissions in the capacity of Alumni Representative, representing the college at music educator conferences, college fairs, and various jazz-band festivals and trade shows. Piano was added to his list of instruments; studying for an unfortunately brief time with pianist/composer John Scully. Performance has played an important part in Mark's career working as a soloist and with numerous bands in the continental United States and Puerto Rico, the most notable of which was his 26 year affiliation with 'Jay Black and the Americans.' Mark has owned and operated the Reinhart Studio since 1989, offering private instruction an all facets of guitar, piano, and music theory related instruction. His book on art and teaching, 'Tune Up You're on in Ten Minutes!' was published in 2004. In addition to his extensive musical background Mark has been a teacher/practitioner of the Chinese Healing and martial arts for the past forty years. He holds a master's degree in Medical Qigong and several certifications in Chinese herbal medicine. Mark is an acting member of the Board of Directors of the National Qigong Association and is a regular presenter at the national conferences. He teaches and lectures extensively on the incorporation of the Classical and Traditional Chinese approaches to health and well-being especially when it comes to optimizing the overall performance of musicians. For more information about Mark or the Reinhart Studio please visit www.tuneup-yoitm.com.
) Sarah Gardner Vocal Instructor
Sarah Gardner's (soprano) portrayal of the title role in Puccini's Suor Angelica was noted for its "sunlit soprano and poignant phrasing" by Donald Rosenberg of the Cleveland Plain Dealer. Her other opera credits include Lady Billows (Albert Herring), Mother (Hansel and Gretel) and Erste Dame (Die Zauberflöte) and scenes as Leonora (La forza del destino), Salome (Hérodiade), Leonore (Fidelio), Tosca (Tosca), Magda (The Consul), Abigail Williams (The Crucible) and Alice Ford (Falstaff). Most recently, Ms. Gardner was named a semi-finalist in the 2010 National Orpheus Competition. She also recently took 2nd place in the Columbus Italian-American Vocal Competition, 1st place in the 2009 Buckeye Chapter NATS Competition, 2nd place in the 2009 Great Lakes Regional NATS Competition and was the 2008 winner of the Akron Symphony Orchestra John MacDonald Vocal Competition. At the Buckeye NATS competition she also won the Richard Miller Award for Fine Singing. Mr. Miller asked that when choosing the recipient of this award that, "the goal should be to strive for musicianship, technique and artistry. The Buckeye NATS award is chosen on a proper balance among these essential areas." Ms. Gardner completed her Master of Music degree in 2009 at the Cleveland Institute of Music under the tutelage of Mary Schiller and her Bachelor of Music in 2006, having studied at both the New England Conservatory of Music and Georgia State University under Sharon Stephenson and Mark Pearson, respectively. Ms. Gardner currently resides in Northeast Pennsylvania where she has begun studies with Sharon Sweet in Princeton, NJ.
Andrew Bennett Trombone Instructor
Andrew Bennett is an instrumental music educator in the Western New York Area with an applied instrument of trombone. He holds Bachelor's Degrees in Music Education and Music Performance from SUNY Fredonia, and is currently attending Ithaca College as a graduate teaching assistant. His musical journey has taken him throughout the north east and on a performing tour of China. As a conductor, he has directed such diverse groups as Wind Ensembles, German Brass Bands, and Bell Choirs. For more information head over to www.andrewbennett.co.nr. He could not be more excited about his upcoming summer at Ferrwood!
Corey Durham Baritone/Tuba Instructor - Week One Only
Corey Durham has performed in various venues including Disneyworld, Disneyland, Raymond James Stadium, the Alamodome, the Rose Bowl, the Citrus Bowl, Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, and the University of Arizona. At Penn State, Corey has played in the Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Campus Band, Tuba Euphonium ensemble, various chamber ensembles, and was a member of the Blue Band for four years. In 2008 and 2010, The Penn State Tuba Euphonium Ensemble performed a recital at the International Tuba Euphonium Conference. In February 2009, he played with the Penn State Symphonic Wind Ensemble at Verizon Hall in Philadelphia. He will instruct a weekly class coaching the first-year members of the Penn State Tuba and Euphonium studio for the 2010-2011 school year. Corey is a euphonium and tuba performance major at Penn State.
Amanda Bee Trumpet Instructor
Amanda Bee is currently a Music Education major at the Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a focus on trumpet and a minor in piano. This is her first summer as a trumpet instructor at Ferrwood Music Camp. She has been involved in music for fifteen years, participating in local choirs, musicals, and community bands in her area. Additionally, Amanda has participated in her high school’s concert band, jazz band, marching band, musical productions, and select vocal ensembles. Throughout her college career, she has played in ensembles including IUP’s concert band, symphony band, marching band, and trumpet ensemble. She performed at the 2009 International Trumpet Guild conference with the IUP trumpet ensemble. Amanda is also an active sister of Sigma Alpha Iota, an international women’s music fraternity.
Wil Brumbach Full-time Guitar Instructor
Wil Brumbach is currently a Senior at the University of Maryland - College Park as a double major in Music Education and Jazz Guitar Performance. Originally from Reading, Pennsylvania, Wil has participated in a variety of musical venues from restaurants and clubs to musicals and Smithsonian performances playing everywhere from Gerald Veasley's Jazz Base to the 9:30 Club in DC. Wil studies jazz and classical guitar and is known for his versaility in many musical styles. He has won various jazz solo awards and had the has studied with Jazz Legend and guitar virtuoso Pat Martino as well as Washington D.Cs Gerry Kunkel. He has recorded with two rock bands as rhythm guitarist and lead guitarist, LMG, based in the Philadelphia area and is currently performing in the Washington, DC club scene with The Bang(www.myspace.com/thebangonline. Wil also writes and records his own music and is currently producing a solo album, which will hopefully be released late 2010.
Dan Styslinger Boys' Counselor / Nighttime Guitar Instructor
Dan Styslinger began his musical career playing trumpet at the age of 10 in his elementary school band program. His interest in music began to rapidly increase and soon he taught himself to play the piano and guitar, as well as numerous other instruments. While in high school, Dan became interested in playing jazz. He was a member of his high school jazz band all four years playing trumpet, guitar, piano, bass, and drums. He also excelled in the school's symphony band and marching band. During his senior year in high school he held the position of drum major of the marching band and was awarded the Louis Armstrong Jazz Award for his jazz piano technique. Upon graduating high school, Dan attended Penn State New Kensington and gave guitar lessons on the side. After a year at Penn State, Dan transferred to the Indiana University of Pennsylvania where he is studying classical guitar under Irvin Kaufman.
Megan Jones Girls' Counselor / Oboe Instructor
Megan is a graduate from the Forest City Regional and currently attends Mansfield University. Here she is perusing dual degrees, a B.M. in Music Education and Music Performance. Throughout high school she played in the Marywood University Wind Ensemble for six years on piccolo and played in the Binghamton Youth Symphony Orchestra for three years on principle oboe. She also made Regional Band and Orchestra for three years and placed first in All State Orchestra and Concert Band for two years. Now in college, she plays in the Mansfield University Wind Ensemble on co-principle oboe and english horn. She also plays oboe in the Mansfield Orchestra. At Mansfield she plays flute in a jazz trio. She started playing flute ten years ago and studying under Edward Protsman, and four years under Richard Swartz. Four years ago she began oboe lessons, studying under Tom Heinze. Megan is also a member of PMEA and MENC, Tau Beta Sigma, The Mansfield Double Reed Society, Chamber Music Society, and Festival Chorus. Megan also teaches lessons privately. This will be her second year returning to Ferrwood as an oboe teacher and girls' counselor.
Dana Barrett French Horn Instructor - Week 2 Only
Originally from the Rochester area, Dana is a music educator and performer with specialties in french horn and the highland bagpipes. After earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education from the Fredonia School of Music in 2009, she currently is continuing her education as the Horn Graduate Assistant at Ithaca College. With a passion for her Scottish heritage, Dana has been a member of the Gates Keystone Club Police Pipes and Drums as well as the Rochester Scottish Pipes and Drums where she has performed in various parades, memorials, and highland gatherings throughout New York State. Her love for nature, music, and people have brought her to Ferrwood Camp where she is excited to spend a portion of her summer making music.
Matt Haydt Violin/Cello Instructor
Matt Haydt joined the faculty at Ferrwood Music Camp in 2009, when he taught violin for Week 2 of camp. He has played violin for 18 years, having played and performed in many musical styles and settings (classical, to bluegrass, rock, and avant-garde). Orchestras he has played in include the Pennsylvania State University Philharmonic Orchestra, PSU Chamber Orchestra, Mansfield University Orchestra, and Old York Road Symphony Orchestra. Theatre groups he has performed with include the Alpha-Omega Players in Reading, PA as well as the State College Community Theatre, at the Boal-Barn playhouse. He has performed as soloist in recitals and concerts, as well as lead fiddle in the acoustic band Big Ben &the Working Men. He also plays electric bass in the alternative band The Afterburners. Matt is currently a string-instrumental music teacher in the School District of Philadelphia, where he teaches over 150 students, in 5 schools, including the Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush, the premiere art’s academy of the city’s North-east region. He teaches violin, viola, cello, and bass lessons, in addition to orchestra rehearsals and regular performances with 5 student orchestras. Matt Haydt is also a veteran of the US Army, having served from 2002-2008 as an active member of the PA Army National Guard, with Alpha Company 1/111th Infantry Battalion,56th BCT, 28th Division, and deployment to Iraq in 2004-2005. Matt served as infantry team-leader, truck-commander, machine-gunner, and Stryker driver. While in the Army, Matt earned the following awards, and qualifications; Army Commendation Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War On Terrorism Service Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal with Bronze Mobilization M, Army Svc Ribbon, Army Overseas Service Ribbon, Combat Infantryman's Badge, and Combat Lifesaver certification.
Michaelina Trapane Week One Violin Instructor
Michaelina Trapane is presently a violin performance major at Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts. Locally she has played with Bloomsburg University Chamber and Symphony Orchestras and Schuylkill Symphony Orchestra. She is in her fourth season playing with Twelve-Twenty Four, a Trans-Siberian Orchestra tribute band. Since attending Berklee College of Music, she has expanded her playing to not just classical, but styles such as jazz and rock as well. In Boston she plays with the Video Game Orchestra, the Berklee Contemporary Symphony Orchestra, and has been a part of productions put on by the Berklee Musical Theater Club.
Charise Zablotsky Week Two Violin Instructor
Charise Zablotsky is currently a student at Marywood University pursuing a degree in violin performance under the direction of local artist Sophie Till. Miss Zablotsky is a Teacher's Assistant at Marywood for String Project, where she teaches and conducts local string players. She recently has been working with Ms. Till at Marywood University in teaching a new approach of string playing through the Taubman technique. Miss Zablotsky has been a member of the Marywood University Orchestra, Temple University's Boyer School of Music Orchestra, Civic Orchestra, and the Wyoming Seminary Performing Arts Institute summer orchestra. Presently, she teaches students at Marywood University and at her private studio. Miss Zablotsky has recently been featured as concert mistress and soloist of the Marywood University Orchestra in the Spring 2009 semester. She has plans to study with Enda Golandsky this summer with the Golandsky Institute at Princeton University.
Ron Lange Double Bass Instructor - Week 2 Only
Ron Lange is currently entering his senior year at Penn State University pursuing a degree in double bass performance. He is a member of the 2009 International Society of Bassists Convention-hosting Penn State double bass studio under the direction of ISB president-elect Rob Nairn. This past semester was spent studying with John Moore of the Pittsburgh Symphony. Ron originally hails from Mullica Hill, New Jersey, graduating from Clearview Regional High School in 2005. Honors received in high school include the John Philip Sousa Award as well as acceptance into the South Jersey Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, and All State Symphonic Band. Ron has played with many ensembles at Penn State including the Philharmonic Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra, and Centre Dimensions Jazz Band. He has recently performed with the Altoona Symphony, Williamsport Symphony, Nittany Valley Symphony, and the Penn's Woods Music Festival Orchestras. He can also be seen performing at various jazz and blues gigs throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.
Louis Samuel Kugelman Saxophone Instructor
Louis Kugelman graduated from the Pennsylvania State University in May 2009 with a Bachelor of Science in Music Education. During his time there, Louis studied saxophone with Dr. David Stambler. As an accomplished woodwind doubler, Louis has performed with many university, amateur, and professional ensembles on flute, clarinet, and saxophone. This summer you can hear him perform with the Hazleton Philharmonic, Wilkes University Civic Band, Upper Schuylkill Marching Band, and the HASD Faculty Saxophone Quartet. Louis currently teaches music at Drums Elementary Middle School in Drums, PA and teaches instrumental lessons at the Demelfi School of Music. Visit his website to learn even more about him: http://louiskugelman.weebly.com. Louis is thrilled to be returning to Ferrwood and is excited for the 2010 camp!
Deanna Loertscher Saxophone Instructor
Saxophonist Deanna Loertscher earned a dual Bachelor degree in music education and saxophone performance from Ithaca College and recently completed a Master’s degree in saxophone performance from the Penn State University School of Music. She has performed and participated at several North American Saxophone Alliance conferences, Navy Band Symposiums, and in numerous master classes; most notably with saxophone pedagogue Eugene Rousseau and the PRISM Saxophone Quartet. Deanna has performed in Avery Fischer Hall at Lincoln Center, NYC, the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia, extensively in Ireland, with the Altoona, Ithaca College, and Penn State Philharmonic Symphony Orchestras, and throughout Upstate New York. Deanna just completed an appointment as the saxophone and music technology teaching assistant at the Penn State, and is currently pursuing a public school music teaching position in New York.
Adam Price Clarinet Instructor
Born and raised in rural Pennsylvania to a musical family, Adam Price quickly discovered his love for music. After periods at both Penn State and New York Universities pursuing his Bachelors Degree in Clarinet Performance, Adam was self-diagnosed with "wanderlust." The news didn't come as too much of a shock, and he has learned to live with his condition while continuing to grow and pursue his art. Always looking for a challenge, Adam has experience playing in virtually every music style from classical to jazz, and indie rock to interactive computer music. He is an avid doubler as well. Adam was lucky enough to study and perform in the cultural hubs of Florence, Italy, and New York City. He currently resides in Virginia where he continues to freelance and write for the music magazine, "Magazine 33." Some of his work can be seen at www.myspace.com/adampricestudios and at http://charlottesville.magazine33.com/authors/ Adam is very excited to return to Ferrwood for the 2010 season.
Jennifer Gerhard Clarinet Instructor
(Bio coming soon)
S. Karina Barton Flute Instructor
S. Karina Barton was born in Dallas, Texas, raised in Austin, Texas but calls Tyler, Texas her home. She graduated from Georgetown High School in 2004, attended Tyler Junior College then transferred to The Pennsylvania State University where she is currently pursuing a Bachelors degree in Music Education. She has played flute and piccolo for over 11 years and is currently studying in the flute studio of Dr. Eleanor Armstrong. Over the past two years she has performed in numerous ensembles through the Penn State School of Music including Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Philharmonic Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra, Opera Orchestra Pit, Blue Band, and The Flute Ensemble. During her middle school and high school years she participated in the Texas Music Educators Association Festivals and won many district, region and state awards. Karina has been a member of the Texas Flute Society for four years and before moving to Pennsylvania, she taught private flute lessons in the Austin area and in the Tyler/Brownsboro Independent School District. She enjoys working with all age groups. This summer, she is caring for several children ranging from 9 months to 14 years old during week days and volunteering at local senior centers and assisted living homes on the weekends.
Amanda Frisch Flute Instructor
Amanda Frisch just recently graduated from The Pennsylvania State University with a degree in Music Education. She ha been playing the flute for 12 years and while at Penn State, she studied flute under the instruction of Dr. Eleanor Armstrong. She participated in multiple School of Music ensembles including, Symphonic Band, Oriana Singers, and the Flute Ensemble. Amanda also played in the pit orchestra for many Penn State Thespian shows including Footloose and Bare. She has had been teaching private flute lessons for the past three summers in the Philadelphia area to children from beginner level to intermediate. Amanda hopes to be teaching music in a middle school of elementary school in the up coming fall and is excited to part of Ferrwood Staff this summer!
Casey Beggs Percussion Instructor - Week 1 Only
Casey is currently a senior in the West Chester University School of Music and is pursuing dual degrees in both Music Education and Music Performance in percussion studies. Aside from being a full time student, Casey is also an active educator, arranger, and performer in the Chester County area. Casey is the front ensemble caption head with the 2007 USSBA Group IV PA Champions, Downingtown West High School, and the 2006 USSBA Group I National Champions, Rustin High School. In the winter, Casey writes for and instructs the 2008 MAPS runner-up champions, the Downingtown Indoor Drumline. As a performer, Casey has had a varied career including 3 year principal percussionist with the WCU Wind Ensemble, cast member of “Trash Time!” the 2006 International Association for Amusement Parks and Attractions “Big E” winner for best stage show in an amusement park, and recording work varying from commercial recording with NFL films Promotional Recordings for Northeastern Music Publishing's 2008 Concert Band Catalog. In addition, Casey remains an active freelancer and camp clinician in the Chester County area.
Anthony Tenaglia Percussion Instructor - Week 2 Only
Anthony is currently a junior at West Chester University and pursing a bachelors degree in music education and performance. Anthony has been involved with percussion for 11 years and some of the local groups in the Philadelphia and South Jersey area that he has played with include the 2005 District 11 band, 2005 Bucks County orchestra, Bucks County Community College orchestra, Delaware Valley Symphony, and the Atlantic Brass Band. Anthony is also involved with the marching percussion activity as well. In 2006 he joined the Jersey Surf Drum and Bugle Corp and this past winter was apart of the The W.G.I. Independent World Percussion group "United Percussion." Along with performing, Anthony has been an instructor for many high school drumlines in Philadelphia and South Jersey area. Anthony is very grateful to have studied with his great teachers and mentors Dr. Alan Kinsey, Mark Pultorak, Justin Leigh, Darren Metz, Mike Nevin, Dr. Chris Hanning, and Ralph Sorrentino.
Jeff Hatcher Percussion Instructor
Jeff Hatcher is a creative and well-rounded jazz percussionist from the small town of Bakersfield, California. He currently resides in New York City where he is pursuing his bachelor’s degree in Jazz Studies at New York University. His understanding of music comes from his studies under a variety of accomplished musicians including Tony Moreno, Andy Milne, Mike Richmond, Dave Pietro, Robert Dick, John Scofield, and Billy Drewes. Jeff works as a freelance musician in and around New York City and has performed across the globe at notable venues including Catalina’s Jazz Club in Hollywood, CA and the Blue Note in Milan, Italy.