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CONTENTSFROM THE DIRECTORDILLER-QUAILEOVERVIEW1EARLY CHILDHOODDEPARTMENT4Early ChildhoodJune Program10INSTRUMENTAL andVOCAL DEPARTMENT11High SchoolCertificate Program19SUMMER MUSICINSTITUTE20ADULT DEPARTMENT21TEACHER TRAININGand professionaldevelopmentDEPARTMENT23OUTREACH DEPARTMENT25COMMUNITY and EVENTS26FACULTY BIOGRAPHIES27POLICIES andINFORMATION34Application FormS37Welcome to The Diller-Quaile School of Music—a community music school founded by pianistsAngela Diller and Elizabeth Quaile in 1920. Fornearly a century, the School’s faculty and staff havebeen cultivating the musical potential in eachstudent and fostering a sense of musicianship andartistry. Whether you are beginning your musicaljourney, continuing a devoted practice and study, orrekindling a passion, we want to inspire your lifelongparticipation in music.Toward this end, the School offers varied and comprehensive opportunitiesto guide your study including: music for infants, music and art classesfor young children, individual and group lessons for instrumentalists andsingers of all ages, ensemble and performance opportunities, the highschool certificate program, adult chamber music workshops, graduatelevel teacher training courses, master classes, and evening and weekendconcerts. Explore the offerings outlined in the pages that follow. Each isdesigned with the individual in mind, and each promotes musical growth—the development of knowledge, skills, and expressivity—within a vibrant,caring, and engaging school culture.We are pleased to provide program advisement. Come join us for a joyfuland enriching year of music-making at Diller-Quaile.Kirsten MorganExecutive DirectorThe Diller-Quaile School of Music24 East 95th Street, New York, NY 10128 • phone 212-369-1484 • fax 212-369-1483www.diller-quaile.orgThe Diller-Quaile School of Music is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community andPrecollegiate Arts Schools, and is an accredited institutional member of the National Associationof Schools of Music.MISSIONDiller-Quaile’s mission is to develop the innate musicality ineach individual, inspiring participation for a lifetime.Our goals are to:• Offer individual and group music instruction, andensemble and performanceopportunities, to students of alllevels and abilities.• Foster musicianship and thedevelopment of individual skillsand knowledge through responsiveteaching.• Provide teacher training courses,programs, and professionaldevelopment initiatives, whichinspire academic and administrativeexcellence, and further innovativethinking.• Promote cultural vitality and lifelongengagement in the arts throughperformances by faculty and guestartists, student concerts, masterclasses, and educational outreachprograms.Our objectives arerealized by:• Providing excellence in musiceducation for infants throughadults—from beginning throughadvanced levels.• Sustaining a highly qualified facultyand staff comprised of credentialed,experienced, and dedicated artists,educators, and administrators.• Cultivating an artistically inspiringenvironment which is experiencedin beautiful, well-equippedmusic studios and an acousticallyoutstanding performance space.We value:• The School’s Illustrious History• Inspired and Responsive Teaching• Comprehensive, Researched, andDocumented Curricula• Individuality within Community• Collaboration and Peer Support• Professional Development andTeacher Training• Creativity and the ArtisticImagination• The Development of Musicianship• The Pursuit of ArtistryHISTORYThe Diller-Quaile School of Music was founded in 1920 bypianists Angela Diller and Elizabeth Quaile. Since the School’sfounders believed that the capacity for understandingand creating music exists in everyone, it was essential thattheir music school provide a dynamic and well-roundedexperience not just for select students, but for all. Together,they initiated a comprehensiveapproach to teaching music, correlatingindividual piano lessons with classes inmusicianship and theory. Their purposewas to develop musically sensitiveand receptive individuals who playedwith the eloquence that comes fromunderstanding the structure of music,and the inner relationships of musicalelements within a composition. Throughinspired teaching, they would awaken instudents a responsiveness to the beautyof music and to the subtleties of artisticperformance.The first teachers at the School wereselected from the two founders’ adultpupils. As the School grew, so did theneed for more teachers, and formalteacher training courses evolved. Inaddition to developing materials forteachers, Angela Diller and ElizabethQuaile collaborated to write the wellknownDiller-Quaile Series, startingwith the “First Solo Book” in 1918.Ultimately, they authored 40 books,which have sold more than two millioncopies worldwide. Some of thesepublications are still in print andcurrently used in individual lessons andclasses at the School.Today, The Diller-Quaile Schoolof Music is a thriving communitymusic school on the Upper EastSide of Manhattan, comprised ofthe following departments: EarlyChildhood, Instrumental and Vocal,Adult, Teacher Training, and Outreach.Curricula emanate primarily frominternational folk music and classicalmusic. Throughout the academic year,Rug Concerts, master classes, studentrecitals, performances by facultyand guest artists, and special eventsare offered. Diller-Quaile annuallyenrolls approximately 1,100 studentsof all ages. Additionally, the School’sextensive Outreach Programs bringthe spirit and mission of Diller-Quaileto approximately 1,000 individualsthroughout New York City.Diller-Quaile is a member of the National Guild for Community Arts Education.Inside Photography:George Kerrigan, Elizabeth Glennon, Caroline NagyArt direction and design: Derek Bishop1

EARLY CHILDHOOD DEPARTMENTINSTRUMENTAL and VOCAL DEPARTMENTGLOBAL ART (4-6 years)Children enjoy learning about various cultures around theglobe through the lens of artists representing these cultures.Each month is devoted to a different region of the world,past or present, near or far. Teachers facilitate an in-depthdiscussion and exploration of the materials, color palettes,and techniques used by past and present artists as the classfocuses on how artists creatively express their interpretationof their surrounding environment. A variety of both traditionaland non-traditional art materials including coconut shells,beads, stone, metal, wood, plastic, and clay are explored.Students learn about each culture through stimulating artexperiences which include painting, drawing, sculpture,collage, and construction. Music of each region and erastudied inspires the art explorations.Thurs 3:00-3:45 p.m. (#61) Separation $1,825The Instrumental and Vocal Department provides beginning to advanced study in piano, strings, voice, woodwinds, and guitarthrough comprehensive programs, weekly class or ensemble instruction, the High School Certificate Program, and the SummerMusic Institute. Percussion instruction is offered through orchestra and chamber ensembles. The traditions and artistic approachto teaching cultivated by the School’s founders, Angela Diller and Elizabeth Quaile, continue to guide the School’s programs tothis day. Diller-Quaile’s faculty is united by pedagogical principles such as using repertoire of enduring quality, teaching techniquemusically, and leading students to an understanding of the structure of music. Through an integrated approach to music education,the School’s dedicated and skilled faculty develop the emerging artistry in each student.Comprehensive Program• Individual Lesson and Musicianship Class withadditional weekly classes and ensembles~ Suzuki Group Class or Repertoire Class~ Orchestra, Chorus, or Contemporary Ensemble~ Chamber Ensemble~ Elective ClassesWeekly Class OR ENSEMBLE ONLY• Class Instrument or Voice Instruction for Beginners• Chamber Ensemble• Extended Techniques for Violin or Cello• Keyboard Harmony & Improvisation• Musicianship Class• Practice Strategies for Pianists• Orchestra, Chorus, or Contemporary EnsembleEarly Childhood PreschoolMusic and Art June ProgramJune 10-20, 2014The Early ChildhoodDepartment offers a twoweek June Program in 2014for children who are 2.7-4.2years old (as of June 1st) andhave had prior classroomseparation experiences.In this extended morningformat, teachers guidenew discoveries as childrenexplore music and artconcepts, creative play, andstorytelling. In addition to classroom activities, childrenattend special group concerts in the PerformanceSpace with the School’s dedicated faculty of musiciansand guest artists. Preference is given to studentscurrently enrolled in Diller-Quaile’s Early ChildhoodMusic and Art for Twos, and Preschool Music andArt separation classes.June 10-20 9:00-11:30 a.m. Separation $950GLOBAL MUSIC (5&6 years)Students explore and experience a trip around the worldthrough live and recorded music. Learning about a broadarray of cultures, this class explores various regions of theglobe, through musical play with instruments, movement,singing and listening. Rhythmic and melodic notation areincorporated as a logical outgrowth of these experiences.Each month, guest musicians introduce different culturalrepertoire of diverse languages and instruments. In additionto a head teacher, every class features a pianist whoimprovises accompaniments in a variety of musical styles andwho joins the guest musicians in performing a wide selectionof musical genres.Mon 3:45-4:30 p.m. (#62) Separation $2,020GREAT COMPOSERS (5&6 years)Students are introduced to a wide array of great composersand their music through classic recordings, biographicalsketches, and live performances. Students explore theelements of music through discussion, group singing,rhythmic movement, improvisations, and conducting. Theplaying of various instruments—including xylophones andmetallophones—is a regular part of class experiences.Traditional compositional forms, such as theme and variation,are also explored. In addition to a head teacher, this classfeatures a pianist who improvises accompaniments in a varietyof musical styles, and assists students with their originalcompositions.Mon 3:45-4:30 p.m. (#63) Separation $1,725Thurs 3:45-4:30 p.m. (#64) Separation $1,725Classes for first and second graders may be found onpages 16-17.HIGH SCHOOL CERTIFICATE PROGRAM• Auditioned Three-Year Program for Grades 10-12~ Intensive Weekly Program~ Multiple Performances~ Jury Examinations~ Master Classes~ Community Service~ College Application Advisement~ Solo Senior RecitalDiller-Quaile’sinstrument and voicecurriculum providesstudents with asequenced learningexperience. Tailoredto the individualinstrument or voice,the curriculum focuseson building technicalskill as a foundationfor expressiveperformance. Earlystudy begins withshort folk songs andprogresses to thestandard literatureof each instrument.Rooted in theteaching philosophyof the School’s founders, the musicianship curriculumincorporates the approaches of pedagogues such as ÉmileJaques-Dalcroze, Zoltán Kodály, Carl Orff, and Edwin Gordon.Developed over Diller-Quaile’s illustrious history, the curriculumcontinues to evolve, as the faculty’s work is informed byexperience and current research in the field of music education.Performance is central to instrument study at Diller-Quaile,and the Department provides a robust schedule of variedopportunities at every level of study. Monthly Playing Partiesfor all ages and Performance Seminars for teens, as well asString Festivals and Liederabends, afford students a chanceto perform in an informal and supportive setting. StudentsSUMMER MUSIC INSTITUTE• Monday, June 16 through Friday, June 20, 2014~ Chamber Music~ Institute Orchestra~ Institute Chorus~ Music in New York~ Dalcroze Eurhythmics~ Field Trip~ Performancesperform soloeach semester,and AdvancedRecitals, in whichstudents playextended groupsof works, are heldeach spring. Highschool studentswho demonstrateexcellence inperformance areinvited to present asolo Senior Recital,drawing uponrepertoire from thestandard literature.The facultyrecognizesand values the importance of advisement and ongoingcommunication with families. Throughout registrationand scheduling, administrators work with families to tailorprogram schedules to individual educational needs. Eachsemester, lesson teachers design customized plans for eachstudent which emanate from the School’s curriculum andaddress the student’s strengths and educational goals. Twiceeach year families receive written feedback about students’work and progress in lessons and classes, and mid-yearParent-Teacher Conferences provide an opportunity forparents to discuss their child’s musical growth and progresswith the lesson teacher.10 11

INSTRUMENTAL and VOCAL DEPARTMENTINSTRUMENTAL and VOCAL DEPARTMENTApplying for Instrument or VOICE StudyOPEN HOUSES & INFORMATION SESSIONSFOR THE 2014-2015 SCHOOL YEARWednesday, May 28 at 7:00 p.m.Friday, May 30 at 1:00 p.m.Monday, September 8 at 7:00 p.m.1. Attendance at an Open House and Information Sessionis the required first step in the application process forinstrument or voice study. At these adult-only events, theSchool provides a detailed introduction to the department.Families may also submit an application and schedule aninterview at the close of the session.An RSVP is not necessary. If you have further questions,please contact the Instrumental and Vocal Admissions andConcerts Coordinator, at 212-369-1484, extension 26, orlessons@diller-quaile.org.2. Submit an application (included in this catalog and on theSchool’s website at www.diller-quaile.org).3. Schedule andattend an interview.Experienced studentswill play or sing one oftheir current pieces. Achild new to study willhave an opportunity totry an instrument, whiletogether we assessreadiness for study.At Diller-Quaile theemphasis is on tailoringprograms for eachstudent’s educationalneeds, from beginningto advanced players.Priority will be given tostudents who interviewin June.TUITION RATES 2014-2015 (30-WEEK PROGRAM)In addition to weekly program schedules, tuition ateach level also includes:• Monthly Solo & Ensemble Performances• Accompaniment for String, Voice, and WoodwindLessons & Performances• Student Progress Reports Each Semester• Parent Workshops• Parent-Teacher Conferences• Advisement for Summer Program and CollegeApplicationsCore Program(Lesson and Musicianship Class)PianoVoice andAND Guitar Woodwinds30 minutes $3,325 $3,41545 minutes $3,805 $3,93060 minutes $4,360 $4,520Full Program(CORE PROGRAM PLUS GROUP/REPERTOIRE CLASS OR ENSEMBLE)PianoStrings, VoicEAND Guitar and Woodwinds30 minutes $3,905 $3,99545 minutes $4,470 $4,59060 minutes $4,875 $5,035Extended Program(Full Program plus AdditionalClass and/OR Ensemble)PianoStrings, VOICEAND Guitar and Woodwinds45 minutes $4,775 $4,89560 minutes $5,215 $5,350Secondary Instrument Study30 minute lesson $1,98045 minute lesson $2,68060 minute lesson $3,580Weekly ClassInstrument INSTRUCTION $1,415WEEKLY CHORUS, ORCHESTRA,ENSEMBLE, MUSICIANSHIPOR ELECTIVE $1,355High SchoolCertificate Program $5,495SUMMER MUSIC INSTITUTE(1-WEEK PROGRAM: JUNE 16-20, 2014)Full Day (9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.) $830Half Day (9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.) $330Half Day (3:30-5:30 p.m.) $330PIANOPROGRAMDiller-Quaile offers aprogram of piano studyfor the early beginnerthrough the advancedhigh school student,beginning at age fiveor older. The inclusivephilosophy of AngelaDiller and ElizabethQuaile, as well asvarious pedagogicalapproaches, informs anapproach that assuresteaching tailored to theneeds of the individualstudent, with a strongemphasis on building confident solo performing, fluent musicreading, and skillful ensemble participation.A typical program is comprised of an Individual Lessonand a Musicianship Class, with students participating inRepertoire Class and Chamber Music as they progressthrough the curriculum.Suzuki Group ClassesStudents play their shared repertoire in a motivating socialenvironment that reinforces work done in lessons; they alsohear pieces soon to be studied. Additionally, opportunities toplay solos in class help students gain confidence as performers.Suzuki Group Classes are organized according to playing level.Beginners Thursday 4:30-5:00 p.m.Books I-II Monday 4:30-5:00 p.m.Books III-IV Thursday 3:45-4:30 p.m.Practice Strategies for Pianists Tuesday 4:30-5:15 p.m.In this weekly class, students learn strategies and techniquesfor establishing solid and disciplined practice tools duringthe week. Piano students learn how to practice their weeklyassignment and develop sight-reading skills as well. Studentslearn by instruction and observation of other students.Parents of students enrolled in the class are invited to attendeach week. Piano students with one or more years of studyare eligible for enrollment.Piano Repertoire Class Saturday 9:15-10:15 a.m.Advanced pianists participate in this weekly class, whichfocuses on the interpretation and performance of worksfrom the standard literature. Students are coached on solorepertoire and learn from observing and participating inthe work of fellow students. This class provides a venue forstudents to perform each week and to discuss the variousstylistic periods, genres, and performance practices relevant totheir repertoire.Class Piano Instruction for BeginnersTuesdayThursdayThursdaySaturdaySaturday3:45-4:30 p.m.3:45-4:30 p.m.4:30-5:15 p.m.10:15-11:00 a.m.2:00-2:45 p.m.STRING PROGRAMDiller-Quaile offers aprogram of string study forthe young beginner throughthe advanced high schoolstudent. Violin, viola, andcello may begin at age fouror older and double bass atage seven or older. Olderbeginners in all the stringinstruments are welcomed.The inclusive philosophies ofShinichi Suzuki and AngelaDiller, as well as traditional string pedagogies, inform anapproach that assures teaching tailored to the needs ofthe individual student, with a strong emphasis on buildingconfident solo performing, fluent music reading, and skillfulensemble participation.The typical program for a young student includes a 30 minuteIndividual Lesson with the parent in attendance, a SuzukiGroup Class, and a Musicianship Class. Parents of first-yearstudents attend a weekly Parents Class as well. Older studentstake lessons of 45 minutes to an hour in length and, as theyadvance, participate in Orchestra, Chamber Music, andRepertoire Class.Suzuki Group ClassesStudents play their shared repertoire in a motivating social environmentthat reinforces work done in lessons; they also hearpieces soon to be studied. Additionally, opportunities to playsolos in class help students gain confidence as performers.Festivals throughout the year bring students of all levels andages together. Suzuki Group Classes are organized accordingto instrument and level.ViolinBeginners Monday 3:45-4:15 p.m.Early Book I Monday 4:30-5:15 p.m.Book I Monday 4:30-5:15 p.m.Books II-III Monday 5:30-6:15 p.m.Books III-IV Monday 5:30-6:15 p.m.Books IV-V Monday 5:30-6:15 p.m.Books V-VI Monday 5:30-6:15 p.m.Books IV-V Saturday 1:15-2:00 p.m.CelloBeginners Tuesday 4:00-4:30 p.m.Early Book I Tuesday 4:30-5:15 p.m.Books I-II Tuesday 4:30-5:15 p.m.Books III-IV Tuesday 5:15-6:00 p.m.Books V-VI Tuesday 5:15-6:00 p.m.String Repertoire Class Tuesday 7:00-8:00 p.m.Advanced string students participate in this weekly class,focusing on the interpretation and performance of compositionsfrom the standard repertoire. Students are coachedon solo repertoire and learn from observing and participatingin the work of their fellow students. These classesprovide a venue for students to perform each week and todiscuss the various stylistic periods, genres, and performancepractices relevant to their repertoire.(See page 18 for additional information.)12 13

INSTRUMENTAL and VOCAL DEPARTMENTINSTRUMENTAL and VOCAL DEPARTMENTExtended Techniques for ViolinistsWednesday 7:00-7:45 p.m. $1,355Extended Techniques for CellistsWednesday 7:00-7:45 p.m. $1,355These classes for intermediate and advanced violinists andcellists are an exploration of contemporary classical andnon-classical genres, including jazz, bluegrass, folk, rock, andfunk. Students learn to play works from these styles and willlearn new skills and techniques such as improvisation, swingbowing, chopping, and more.All prospective students who wish to enroll in the HighSchool Certificate Program must audition on theirinstrument and take a musicianship placement test.Students enter the program in the tenth grade, withauditions held in the spring of ninth grade or fall of tenthgrade. Students should select repertoire that demonstratestheir level of musical and technical proficiency. The Schoolwill provide an accompanist for singers. All other studentswho wish to play with accompaniment must provide theirown pianist. The decision of the adjudicators is final.The Audition:• Two contrasting pieces or movements. For voicestudents, one selection must be in English.• Two major and two minor scales and arpeggios in twooctaves (woodwinds), three octaves (strings), or fouroctaves (piano).• All applicants will be asked to sight read at the audition.• All applicants are required to take a musicianshipplacement exam (theory, dictation, and sight-singing).Weekly Class InstructionClass Instruction for Beginners $1,415These small classes provide an introduction to study in anengaging and supportive group setting. Students learnthe fundamentals of first-year study, including instrumenttechnique and music reading. Classes explore a variety ofmusic styles through group and solo playing or singing andparticipate in Diller-Quaile concerts. Teachers facilitate thetransition to individual study in the second year.Cello Saturday 10:15-11:00 a.m.Flute Monday 3:45-4:30 p.m.Guitar Friday 5:00-5:45 p.m.Piano Tuesday 3:45-4:30 p.m.Piano Thursday 3:45-4:30 p.m.Piano Thursday 4:30-5:15 p.m.Piano Saturday 10:15-11:00 a.m.Piano Saturday 2:00-2:45 p.m.Viola Friday 4:00-4:45 p.m.Voice Wednesday 5:15-6:00 p.m.Voice Thursday 5:15-6:00 p.m.Voice Saturday 10:15-11:00 a.m.Boys Vocal Class Thursday 4:30-5:15 p.m. $1,415The Boys Vocal Class focuses on the study and performanceof solo and ensemble repertoire written specifically forthe unchanged boy’s voice, as well as works traditionallyperformed by boy singers. Class members build afoundation of vocal technique with an emphasis on posture,breath, tone production, and diction. Sight-reading andensemble listening supports the development of criticalmusicianship skills. Members of the class perform in Diller-Quaile concerts throughout the year.Secondary Piano Instruction(Age 10 and up) Wednesday 4:30-5:15 p.m. $1,415Non-piano majors learn the fundamentals of piano studyin this engaging and supportive group setting. Studentsdevelop piano technique through the study of scales,keyboard harmony, and mastery of repertoire. This classis designed to enhance students’ understanding of thestructure and processes of music, thereby supporting theircomprehensive music education.The courses listed below are also available for class-onlyenrollment. Course descriptions, as well as additionalofferings, may be found on the preceding pages.Chamber Music (audition required)for Intermediate and Advanced Students $1,355Young Children’s ChorusGrades 1&2 Wednesday 3:45-4:30 p.m. $1,355Intermediate ChorusGrades 3-6 Wednesday 4:35-5:20 p.m. $1,355The Diller-Quaile Chorus (audition required)Grades 5-8 Monday 4:40-5:40 p.m. $1,355The Diller-Quaile Orchestra (audition required)Monday 6:30-7:30 p.m. $1,355Contemporary Ensemble (audition required)Saturday 10:15-11:15 a.m. $1,355Dalcroze EurhythmicsGrades 3-5 Tuesday 5:15-6:00 p.m. $1,355Grades 1&2 Thursday 4:00-4:45 p.m. $1,355Grades 5-7 Thursday 5:00-5:45 p.m. $1,355HIGH SCHOOL CERTIFICATE PROGRAMThe High School Certificate Program is an intensive threeyearprogram for advanced tenth through twelfth graders.Admission is by audition. The High School CertificateProgram offers a rigorous and comprehensive musiceducation for serious high school music students, whichincludes individual instruction, musicianship training,repertoire classes, large and small ensemble experiences,and performance. The School’s experienced and dedicatedfaculty motivate and guide students to develop theirunique musical voice and become active participants intheir musical heritage. Students receive the High SchoolCertificate upon completion of all program requirements.Certificate students perform community outreach throughperformances at Diller-Quaile’s partner organizations,enriching the lives of young children through older adults.Performance highlights have included a concert of operaexcerpts with The Diller-Quaile Orchestra and Certificatevoice student soloists. A special concert featuringCertificate students is planned and organized by the seniorclass each year. Master classes and performance seminarswith faculty and guest artists provide enriching learningopportunities, as students prepare for annual jury examsand solo Senior Recitals.AUDITION DATES FORTHE 2014-2015 SCHOOL YEARFriday, June 6, 2014Saturday, June 7, 2014September Dates to be AnnouncedSample audition repertoirEThe following examples would be paired with a contrasting workor movement of the student’s choice:Piano:a movement from a Mozart, Haydn, or Beethoven SonataViolin:a movement from J.S. Bach Concerto in A MinorViola:a movement from Telemann Concerto in G MajorCello:Squire TarantellaDouble Bass:a movement from Dragonetti ConcertoVoice:a classical song in Italian, such as a selection from the ItalianAnthologyFlute:a movement from Handel Sonata in G MajorOboe:a movement from a Handel SonataClarinet:a movement from Weber ConcertinoGuitar:a study from Fernando Sor Twelve Studies for Guitar Op. 6TUITION 2014-2015 (30-WEEK PROGRAM)HIGH SCHOOL CERTIFICATE PROGRAM $5,49518 19

INSTRUMENTAL and VOCAL DEPARTMENTADULT DEPARTMENTSUMMER MUSIC INSTITUTEThe Summer Music Institute immerses students in grades2-5, 6-8, and High School in a week of musical enrichmentfilled with opportunities that foster technical advancementand musical growth. Students receive individualizedinstruction as they are engaged in varied ensembleexperiences. The Summer Music Institute’s expert facultynurtures students’ love of music through an exciting andcomprehensive curriculum.The Institute offers courses that complement and supportthe student’s individual study. Faculty lead the students in avariety of classes that foster an awareness of music concepts,strengthen music literacy, develop and sharpen ensembleskills, and engage the student as a musician in a broadersense. Students also enjoy the social aspect of making musicwith their peers at the Summer Music Institute.A typical day includes many of the following offerings:Institute Chorus, Dalcroze Eurhythmics, Music in New York,Sight-Singing, Orff Ensemble, Piano Ensemble, ChamberMusic, Young People’s Ensemble, and Institute Orchestra.A picnic lunch and activities in Central Park are enjoyed bystudents and faculty each day. Special offerings include afield trip to one of New York’s cultural landmarks and a finalconcert for friends and family.Students with two or more years of instrument instructionare eligible for admission. Students who are not enrolled inlessons at Diller-Quaile may apply for admission. Applicationsmay be downloaded at www.diller-quaile.org. If you havefurther questions, please contact Elizabeth Glennon, SummerMusic Institute Program Director, at 212-369-1484, extension23, or smi@diller-quaile.org.TUITION 2014 (1-WK PROGRAM: JUNE 16-20, 2014)FULL DAY (9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.) $830HALF DAY (9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.) $330HALF DAY (3:30-5:30 p.m.) $330Each student will receive two Summer Music Institute T-shirts.The Adult Department welcomes all who are interested inindividual instrument instruction, ensemble classes, and chambermusic coachings and workshops. Both beginners and experiencedplayers and singers will find a supportive environment for developingproficiency and confidence on their chosen instrument.Individual instruction for beginning through advanced students is offeredfor the following instruments: piano, violin, viola, cello, doublebass, voice, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, recorder, saxophone, andguitar. Adult students may enroll in lessons of 30, 45 or 60 minutes inlength for the full school year or on a per semester basis. All studentsinterview with the instrument department head to ensure placementwith the teacher best suited to their musical needs.Diller-Quaile accompanists visit string, woodwind, and voice lessonsregularly. Adult Department Recitals provide performanceopportunities for interested students.In addition to individual lessons, Diller-Quaile offers the EnsembleClass Program—Chamber Orchestra, Recorder Consort, VocalEnsemble; and the Chamber Music Program—Weekly ChamberMusic Coachings and Weekend Chamber Music Workshops. Adultstudents may enroll in ensemble classes or chamber music coachingsfor the full school year or on a per semester basis. WeekendChamber Music Workshops are held on select Sunday afternoonsfrom October through May.If you are interested in individual instruction, ensemble classes,and/or chamber music coachings and workshops, please submitan application. The School will schedule an interview with studentsapplying for individual instruction.Ensemble Class ProgramChamber OrchestraThe Chamber Orchestra provides an opportunity to enjoy thestudy and performance of repertoire for small orchestra from theearly Baroque to late Romantic periods. Participants hone ensembleand sight-reading skills while playing in a mutually supportiveatmosphere. Repertoire is selected to suit players’ experience,focusing on beginning and intermediate levels. The ChamberOrchestra performs at Diller-Quaile once per semester and mayelect to perform additionally at venues outside the School.Monday 8:00-9:00 p.m. Uli Speth, InstructorRecorder ConsortA small ensemble experience, playing music from Renaissanceto contemporary, with emphasis on original music for recorderensemble. When possible there is one-on-a-part playing. Experiencewith soprano, alto, and tenor recorders is required, and awillingness to play bass recorder is encouraged. New participantswill interview with the instructor. The Recorder Consort performsat Diller-Quaile each semester.Tuesday 6:30-8:30 p.m. Anita Randolfi, InstructorVocal EnsembleThe Vocal Ensemble provides adult singers an opportunityto study and perform choral music from the Renaissance tothe present day. Participants develop vocal technique, andpart singing and ensemble skills in a collegial and supportiveenvironment. Seasoned choristers, as well as those new to choralsinging, are welcomed. The Vocal Ensemble performs eachsemester at Diller-Quaile.1 hr wkly Schedule TBA Mary Thorne, Instructor20 21

ADULT DEPARTMENTTeacher Training DEPARTMENTCore Subjects: Eurhythmics, Solfège, ImprovisationEurhythmics trains the body in rhythm, dynamics, andphrasing;Solfège develops the ear, eye, and voice in pitch, melody,harmony, and includes reading and writing music;Improvisation connects skills and concepts to creativeinvention and playing for movement at the piano.Core Subjects: Eurhythmics, Solfège, Improvisation(Beginning-Intermediate Level)Cynthia Lilley, InstructorFall semester: Thursday, 6:45-8:45 p.m. 15 weeksSpring semester: Thursday, 6:45-8:45 p.m. 15 weeksCredit recommendation: In the graduate degree category,2 semester hours in Music, Music Education, or Dalcroze Studies.In the early 1920s, the first teachers at Diller-Quaile wereselected from the two founders’ adult students. As the Schoolgrew, so did the need for more teachers, and formal teachertraining courses evolved. Today, the School offers Elementsof Music: An Approach to Pedagogy; Piano Pedagogy;Alexander Technique; and The Dalcroze Program at Diller-Quaile. These professional development opportunities aredesigned for music educators and professional musicians.Dalcroze Methodology: Principles and PracticesThrough readings, discussion and observation of DalcrozeEurhythmics classes for children, students learn principles of theDalcroze approach, and how to apply these principles in theirclassroom and instrumental teaching. Piano improvisation, crucialin the Dalcroze class, will be emphasized; opportunities will beavailable to improve this skill. In this hands-on course studentspractice teaching the Dalcroze exercises with their peer group, aswell as with children’s classes.Chamber Music PROGRAMWeekly Chamber Music CoachingsParticipants are placed in a well-matched trio, quartet orquintet, and the ensemble receives weekly instruction bya coach. Groups are assigned based on players’ levels,experience, preferred rehearsal style, and schedules.Ensembles may elect to cover a vast amount of chambermusic repertoire or study a single movement or piecein-depth. Ensembles have an opportunity to perform eachsemester. Pre-formed groups are welcomed. Placement isnot guaranteed to all applicants.Weekend Chamber Music WorkshopsHeld on five Sunday afternoons from October through May,the workshops provide adult musicians with opportunitiesto expand their repertoire, build musicianship, and refinechamber music skills. Participants play in ensembles rangingfrom trios to octets, and each ensemble works with a coach.Groups are carefully assembled according to skill level,experience, and preferred rehearsal style. Music is sent toparticipants two weeks in advance. All instruments and levelsare welcomed. Participants may register for one or moreworkshops as they wish.The deadline for registration is three weeks prior to a workshopdate. All workshops are 1:00-5:00 p.m.If you have questions or would like additional informationpertaining to the Chamber Music Program, please contactElizabeth Glennon, Adult Chamber Music Program Director, at212-369-1484, extension 23 or eglennon@diller-quaile.org.Tuition Rates 2014-2015 (15 WKS) (30 WKS)ADULT DEPARTMENT30 minute lesson $1,000 $1,98045 minute lesson $1,340 $2,68060 minute lesson $1,790 $3,58030 minute lesson and 1 class $1,575 $3,13045 minute lesson and 1 class $1,915 $3,83060 minute lesson and 1 class $2,365 $4,730ENSEMBLE CLASS PROGRAM: (15 WKS)(30 WKS)1 class $580 $1,1602 classes $955 $1,9103 classes $1,155 $2,310CHAMBER MUSIC PROGRAM: (15 WKS)(30 WKS)Weekly Chamber Music Coachings $580 $1,160Weekend Chamber Music Workshops(Each Workshop) $110Diller-Quaile’s Dalcroze courses have been evaluated andrecommended for graduate credit by the University of theState of New York, New York State Board of Regents NationalCollege Credit Recommendation Service (National CCRS).Participants who successfully complete course work maybe able to transfer recommended graduate credits to fulfilldegree requirements at colleges and universities.Diller-Quaile also offers Early Childhood Music—tuition-freecourses—for early childhood educators teaching in New YorkCity day care centers and Head Start programs (see page 24).These courses have been evaluated and recommended forundergraduate and graduate credit by the University of the Stateof New York, New York State Board of Regents National CollegeCredit Recommendation Service (National CCRS). Participantswho successfully complete course work may be able to transferrecommended undergraduate or graduate credits to fulfilldegree requirements at colleges and universities.THE DALCROZEPROGRAM ATDILLER-QUAILEThe Dalcrozeapproach providesan in-deptheducation in thefundamentalsof music; itintegrates the ear,mind, and bodythrough rhythmicmovement, alliedwith keen listening, singing, and improvisation. This programis designed for music educators, singers, instrumentalists,conductors, and movement teachers.Dalcroze Methodology: Principles and PracticesRuth Alperson, InstructorFall semester: Thursday, 2:00-4:00 p.m. 15 weeksSpring semester: Thursday, 2:00-4:00 p.m. 15 weeksFollowed by Observation of Children’s Classes (weekly)and Practice TeachingThursday, 4:00-4:45 p.m., students in grades 1 & 2; 5:00-5:45 p.m.,students in grades 5-7.Credit recommendation: In the graduate degree category,3 semester hours in Music, Music Education, or Dalcroze Studies.Students may enroll in these semester courses to receiverecommended graduate credit (National CCRS) and/orto fulfill Dalcroze certificate requirements. Students mayalso audit classes. The Dalcroze certificate is given uponthe successful completion of requisite courses, writtenrequirements, and jury examination.Elements of Music: An Approach to PedagogyThis course focuses on the nature of curriculum designand development within the context of a community musicschool setting. Building on Diller-Quaile’s historic traditions,course participants explore the elements of music, musicconcepts, and practical tools needed to inspire in studentsa lifetime of participation in music. Content includesdiscussion of pedagogical texts and readings drawing onthe work of the School’s founders and others; observationsof classes and lessons; opportunities to analyze studio andgroup class teaching, as well as to assess the developmentof musicianship in students. Guest presenters provide anoverview of the Dalcroze, Kodály, Orff, and Suzuki approaches.Child development and the teacher-student relationship areemphasized, as well as the musical subject matter.1 hr. wkly. 30 weeks Schedule TBA Kirsten Morgan, Instructor22 23

Teacher Training DEPARTMENTOUTREACH DEPARTMENTPiano PedagogyThe Diller-Quaile approach to piano teaching places emphasison phrasing, tone production, and the importance of selectingquality repertoire. By examining various pedagogical approachesand resources to teaching piano—group/individual, child/adult—the course focuses on successful ways to build technicalfoundations, develop sight-reading, and nurture good practicehabits and easy memorization. In addition, the class exploresand examines sight-reading, note recognition, and rhythmfoundations with the latest technological advancements, suchas specific piano teaching applications for the iPad, Tablets, andcomputers. The format of the class is observation based, withmany assignments taking place outside the classroom, as wellas bringing in outside pedagogical experts.1 hr. wkly. 30 weeks Schedule TBA Claudia Knafo, InstructorAlexander TechniqueF.M. Alexander (1869-1955), the founder of the AlexanderTechnique, was an actor who began his career as aShakespearean orator. He developed chronic laryngitis whileperforming and over time discovered a way to eliminatethe undue muscular tension that accounted for his vocalrestriction. He developed a discipline that, if practiced,can profoundly influence health and well-being. Whenneck tension is consciously reduced, the head no longercompresses the spine; the spine is free to lengthen andsupport fluidity of motion throughout the body. From hiswork, Alexander evolved a hands-on, mind-body methodthat teaches us to move efficiently, as an integrated, dynamicwhole. The technique helps us make informed choices abouthow we use our bodies in daily activity. It specifically aidsmusicians in preventing repetitive injury and in improvingtechnique and tone production.A limited number of individual lesson times are available. Pleasecontact the School prior to registering for this offering.Ruth Nardini, InstructorEARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC FOR DAY CARE ANDHEAD START TEACHERS – tuition free –Early Childhood Music, Level I (101 & 501)These courses prepare teachers to lead early childhood musicexperiences in day care centers and Head Start programs.Through readings, discussions, and active participation ingroup music-making experiences, course participants gain anunderstanding of the musical development of children frominfancy through age six, while developing their own innatemusicality. Additionally, participants learn to play selections onthe recorder. Over the course of the semester, participants willincrease their knowledge, skills, and abilities to facilitate andassess developmentally appropriate, engaging, and meaningfulmusic experiences in their early childhood program.Note: Students taking the above course at the graduate levelcomplete additional assignments.Dalcroze Core Subjects – 2 hours/week $1,035 (15 wks)Dalcroze Methodology – 2 hours/week $1,035 (15 wks)Early Childhood Music, Level I (101 & 501)Fall SemesterTues 9:00-11:00 a.m. 15 wks (section A) Instructor, TBAWed 9:00-11:00 a.m. 15 wks (section B) Instructor, TBASpring SemesterTues 9:00-11:00 a.m. 15 wks Instructor, TBATUITION RATES 2014-2015TEACHER TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTCredit recommendation: Early Childhood Music (101)In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2semester hours in Early Childhood Education or as an elective in anydegree program.Credit recommendation: Early Childhood Music (501)In the graduate degree category, 2 semester hours in Early ChildhoodEducation, 1 of which can be practicum credit or as an elective in anydegree program.Early Childhood Music, Level II (102)This course builds on the content of Early Childhood Music,Level I (101). Course participants continue to develop theirability to lead engaging early childhood music experiences,which are responsive to individual and group needs andinterests. Additional emphasis is placed on developingmusicianship, music lesson planning and curriculumdevelopment, implementing successful music teachingstrategies, and creating tools to assess students’ musicalgrowth. Course participants learn to play beginner pieces onthe recorder and piano. Diller-Quaile faculty members visitcourse participants (enrolled for recommended credit) attheir respective day care center to observe an early childhoodmusic lesson.Early Childhood Music, Level II (EC 102) Spring SemesterWed 9:00-11:00 a.m. 15 wks Instructor, TBACredit recommendation: Early Childhood Music (EC 102)In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2semester hours as Curriculum Goals in Early Childhood Education or asan elective in any degree program.Elements of Music: An Approach to Pedagogy $1,145 (30 wks)Piano Pedagogy $1,145 (30 wks)Alexander Technique – 30 minute lesson $1,130 (15 wks)Through its Outreach Department, Diller-Quaile nurturesits relationship with the extended community. Since 1973,the Summer Music Study Program (SMSP) has providedsinging, movement, and musicianship classes to children andcounselors in day care and Head Start centers, as well as asocial service agency, in and around the Harlem area. Usinga rich repertoire of international folk music drawn from themany cultures of our world, the five-week program developsthe participants’ musical skills and abilities. The SMSP culminateseach summer with a vibrant festival of song and dance.Initiated in the mid-1980s, the Outreach Teacher Trainingcourses—Early Childhood Music, Level I (101 & 501) and Level II(102)—later evaluated and recommended for undergraduate andgraduate credit by the University of the State of New York, NewYork State Board of Regents National College Credit RecommendationService (National CCRS)—teach day care center instructorshow to integrate music into the early childhood classroom.Teachers gain an understanding of the musical development ofyoung children, and acquire skills and strategies for implementingan engaging international folk music curriculum. While thesesemester courses are taught at the School, an added componentof the program, the Partnership Program (founded in 1995),provides classroom music sessions, on-site mentoring, and staffworkshops to two participating day care centers in Harlem, aswell as a residential treatment program for formerly incarceratedwomen, and their children. Additionally, students enrolled inneighboring day care centers are invited to attend weekend RugConcerts with their families.Classical Access (created in 1994) brings the Diller-QuaileString Quartet to The LEAAF Project, Central Park East IISchool (CPE II), the Lillian Weber Dual Language School forEnvironmental Arts (P.S. 84), and to three New York PublicLibraries in the Bronx and Harlem as a part of their FamilyConcert Series. Designed as an introduction to chamber musicfor groups of children, these residencies are a series of informal,hands-on presentations at each institution.The Senior Centers Partnership (formed in 2000) providesolder adults with opportunities for growth and personalfulfillment through music. The School leads a weekly singinggroup for the Carter Burden Luncheon Club and SeniorProgram, and the Diller-Quaile String Quartet performschamber music concerts at the W. 74th Street Senior Home.Through the Diller-Quaile/Mount Sinai Hospital Program(begun in 2003), the School’s resident flute and guitarensemble, Arc Duo, shares music with the patients, medicalstaff, and visitors at Mount Sinai Medical Center. Theseconcerts take place in the surgical registration and waitingarea where the music is appreciated by the Hospital’s visitors,including those who happen to be passing by, or those whoare drawn to the healing music of flute and guitar.In keeping with its mission and belief that music is ineveryone and for everyone, Diller-Quaile is stronglycommitted to providing need-based financial assistancethrough its Scholarship Fund.Diller-Quaile is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization thatrelies on contributions to its Annual Fund each year to helpbridge the gap between tuition revenues and expenses. TheAnnual Fund allows the School to keep tuition increases toa minimum while maintaining its superb faculty, programexcellence, community outreach, and Scholarship Fund.24 25

COMMUNITY and EVENTSFACULTY BIOGRAPHIESRug Concerts For Young Children andTheir FamiliesJoin us in the Diller-Quaile Performance Space for these funand engaging concerts for young children. Each monthly seriesis different and features performers who introduce a widevariety of instruments and music of diverse periods. Singing,movement, and opportunities to play rhythm instruments arealways a part of each interactive 45-minute concert.Master ClassesDiller-Quaile presents master classes each academic year.Some are performance-based, with a mix of student andfaculty participants, and others are presented in lecture orworkshop formats. Guest artists have included musicianssuch as Glenn Dicterow, Raymond Erickson, David Finckel,Pamela Frank, Richard Goode, Wu Han, Ruggiero Ricci,Paula Robison, Paul Sheftel, Mordecai Shehori, ArnoldSteinhardt, and the Attacca Quartet.Faculty ConcertsThroughout the academic year, Diller-Quaile hosts a seriesof concerts highlighting the outstanding musicians thatcomprise its faculty and staff. Each year there are solo recitalsand group faculty concerts along with concerts given by theSchool’s ensembles-in-residence: the Diller-Quaile StringQuartet, Arc Duo, and VocePiano. These concerts are open toall and admission is free of charge. A reception, sponsored bythe Parents Association, follows each performance.For further information about Diller-Quaile events, including datesand fees, please visit www.diller-quaile.org.ACOSTA CROMMETT, ELIZABETHEarly Childhood Department (Music);Outreach DepartmentElizabeth Acosta Crommett received her Bachelorof Music degree from The Hartt School of Music.Her Broadway and regional credits include SecretGarden, Cyrano, and Candide; Opera and Zarzuelacredits include Barber of Seville, Così Fan Tutte, LuisaFernanda, and Doña Francisquita. She has performedsolo recitals in the U.S. and South America.Recordings include King Island Christmas, JuanDarien, and How I Love This Land. She currentlyis a soloist with Americas Vocal Ensemble and isa busy voice-over artist. Elizabeth also teaches atBloomingdale School of Music, and various HeadStart programs. She is currently working on a newmusical based on the life of Frida Kahlo.ALPERSON, RUTHTeacher Training Department (Dalcroze);Instrumental and Vocal Department(Musicianship)Dean, Hoff-Barthelson Music School, Scarsdale,NY. Director: Dalcroze Teacher Training Course atHoff-Barthelson. Faculty, The Dalcroze Programat Diller-Quaile. Ph.D., New York University, B.A.,Oberlin College; Diplôme Supérieur, L’InstitutJaques-Dalcroze, Geneva, Switzerland; License,Dalcroze Teacher Training Course, London, England.Former faculty: New York University; ManhattanSchool of Music; L’Université Laval, QuebecCity, Canada; Dalcroze workshops in North America,Europe, Asia, Australia, and Central America.Chamber music pianist. Member, Board of Directors,Bennington Chamber Music Conference.ANDERSON, WENHANInstrumental and Vocal Department(Accompanist)A native of Taiwan, Wenhan Anderson is a pianistand collaborative artist. She has performed withchamber ensembles across North America andAsia. Wenhan appeared with violinist Sarah E.Geller at the concert series of New York PerformingArts Library, Munson-Williams-Proctor Museum ofArt, and Washington D.C. Library. She has workedas a collaborative pianist at the Casalmaggiore InternationalMusic Festival in Italy and InternationalFlute Institute at NYSMF in Oneonta, NY. Wenhanattended Soochow University receiving a Bachelorof Arts degree, and Manhattan School of Music,where she earned a Master’s degree in piano performanceand accompanying.APPLETON, DOROTHYEarly Childhood Department (Art)Dorothy Appleton received a B.A. from DouglassCollege. She holds a Full Fellow Certificate in ExecutiveDevelopment from The Institute for CourtManagement and a Certificate in Interior Designfrom The New York School of Interior Design. Shecompleted art teacher workshops at the GraduateDivision of the Bank Street College of Educationand The Metropolitan Museum of Art; she alsostudied Marketing the Arts at New York University.Dorothy joined the Early Childhood Faculty in1987 and became Head of Early Childhood Admissionsin 1995.ATLAS, SHAHLAEarly Childhood Department (Music)Shahla Atlas is a singer, composer, and audio-engineer.Native to New York City, she has been performingfor more than 20 years. Having frequentedthe halls of Lincoln Center while at Juilliard, her interestin electronic music led her to Brooklyn whereshe now resides. She is a multi-instrumentalist andhas self-produced two full-length solo albums.Shahla is on the faculty at Bloomingdale School ofMusic and Circle in the Square Theatre School. Sheis a member of the Manhattan Producers Allianceand composes music for film and television.BARTH, BRUCEEarly Childhood Department (Accompanist)Jazz pianist, composer, and educator Bruce Barthhas been touring the U.S., Europe, and Japan formore than 20 years. He has played on more than100 CDs, including 12 under his own name. Hehas performed at jazz festivals in Barcelona, Stockholm,and North Sea; and his trio has recorded liveat New York’s Village Vanguard. Bruce received aB.A. in music from the University of Michigan, and aMaster of Music in Jazz Performance from the NewEngland Conservatory in Boston. He is currently onthe faculties of Temple University and ColumbiaUniversity.BELL, JONATHANEarly Childhood Department (Accompanist)Composer/poet/arranger/pianist, Jonathan Bellhas called NYC home since 2000. He receivedBachelors’ degrees in both English Literature andPiano Performance from Tufts University and NewEngland Conservatory, respectively. He went on toobtain a Master’s degree in Piano Performance atMannes College of Music. Since graduating he hascomposed for a mixture of commercial, film, theatrical,and commissioned projects, as well as givingrecitals and coaching opera singers. He is currentlywriting music for a play by Sara Ruhl, with whom hehas collaborated before.BENTLEY, IANEarly Childhood Department (Music);Instrumental and Vocal Department (Voice)Ian Bentley is a tenor, voice teacher, and early childhoodmusic specialist. He has performed in operaroles throughout the Northeast and has been aResident Artist with Tri-Cities Opera and the PineMountain Music Festival. Ian is on the faculty atLittle Red School House, has taught group and privatevoice at Binghamton University, and maintainsa private voice studio in NYC. He has led musicalresidencies in schools as part of Tri-Cities Opera’seducational outreach program. Ian holds a B.M. inVocal Performance from New York University andan M.M. in Opera Performance from BinghamtonUniversity.BOGARDUS, KARENInstrumental and Vocal Department (Flute)Ms. Bogardus earned her Bachelor of Music degreefrom New England Conservatory and Masterof Music degree from Northwestern University.While living in Mexico, she held several principalflute positions and appeared as a soloist regularly.In New York, Ms. Bogardus has performed with theNortheastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic, GothamChamber Opera, American Ballet Theater Orchestra,American Symphony Orchestra, WestfieldSymphony Orchestra, Teatro Grattacielo, GothamChamber Opera, Dorian Quintet, several Broadwayshows and dozens of other NY based orchestras.Ms. Bogardus can be heard on numerous TV andFilm soundtracks.BONTRAGER, LAURAInstrumental and Vocal Department (Cello)Laura Bontrager holds Bachelor’s and Master’sdegrees from The Juilliard School, where shestudied with Lorne Munroe and Joel Krosnick asa Leonard Rose Memorial Scholar. She receivedteacher training from the Suzuki Institute and TheSchool for Strings. Laura performs frequently withchamber music ensembles and orchestras in andaround New York. She is a member of the quartetCELLO and the string trio Aurasuono. Laura directsthe string program at The Chapin School. Shejoined the Diller-Quaile faculty in 2004.BROWN, CLIFTONInstrumental and Vocal Department (Guitar)Clif Brown is teacher and performer in and aroundNew York City. He is on faculty at The BronxConservatory of Music, and Riverdale Music Studioand has a private studio in Manhattan. Recently,Clif made his Carnegie Hall debut, performingpieces with soprano Jung Hwa Park by GabrielFaure and David Leisner. Clif received his Bachelorof Music in Guitar Performance from the Universityof Southern Mississippi, studying with NicholasCiraldo. He received his Master of Music in GuitarPerformance at Manhattan School of Music. Clifis dedicated to the continued pursuit of solo andcollaborative performances.CHEN, HUBERTEarly Childhood Department (Music);Instrumental and Vocal Department(Violin, Musicianship)Hubert Chen spent eight years at The JuilliardSchool Pre-College Division, studying withMargaret Pardee, and earned his B.A. in MusicPerformance from SUNY Geneseo. He completedhis Suzuki teacher training at The School forStrings and Kodály Methodology certificationat NYU. He continued studies at the KodályPedagogical Institute of Music, Liszt Academyin Kecskemet, Hungary. Mr. Chen is currentlyon faculty at Kinhaven Jr. Session and St. Luke’sSchool. He serves as the concertmaster of theNew York Repertory Orchestra, and is a boardmember and musician with Anti-Social Music, anew chamber music ensemble, which recentlycompleted a tour of Ukraine with a grant from theTrust for Mutual Understanding.CHRISTOPHER GOLDBAS, KATEEarly Childhood Department (Music)Kate Christopher Goldbas holds a Bachelor ofMusic degree from Manhattan School of Musicin classical voice where she studied under AshleyPutnam. Passionate about bringing music to thecommunity, Kate is a soloist for Concerts in Motion,a non-profit NYC organization which bringsmusic to people of all ages who are homebound,hospitalized or otherwise isolated. Kate is anactive recitalist in and around the New York Cityarea, performing with orchestras and chamberensembles. Kate has sung for Pope John Paul II,NASCAR, and Mayor Bloomberg. She has beenhonored with the Sergio Franchi Music FoundationYoung Artist Award. Kate is thrilled to be teachingin the Early Childhood Department at Diller-Quailewhere she is also studying Dalcroze Methodologywith Dr. Ruth Alperson.26 27

FACULTY BIOGRAPHIESFACULTY BIOGRAPHIESCOHEN, LUISAEarly Childhood Department (Music)Luisa Cohen holds a B.F.A. in Vocal Performancefrom Carnegie Mellon and a Master’s degree inEarly Childhood Education from Bank Street. Shehas also completed Level I Kodály certification andhas studied Dalcroze methodology. Luisa was aclassroom teacher at Brick Church and The KaplanNursery School before returning to Diller-Quailein 2007. She continues to perform as a sopranoin various concerts, and is currently singing withthe Central City Chorus, as a chorus member andsoloist.COLE, SAGEInstrumental and Vocal Department (Violin)A native of Massachusetts, Sage Cole received herB.A. in Music, summa cum laude, from BarnardCollege, and her M.M. in Violin Performance fromthe University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she wasthe first violinist of the Graduate Fellowship Quartet.Her major teachers include Curtis Macomberand David Perry. Sage has been a member of theMadison Symphony Orchestra and is a foundingmember of the Hudson Quartet and ManchesterSummer Chamber Music. She completed Suzukipedagogical studies with Allen Lieb and EcaterinaGerson at The School for Strings and is on thefaculty at Diller-Quaile, Silver Music, and the LucyMoses School.COLTEN, BRADLEYInstrumental and Vocal Department (Guitar,Musicianship); Outreach DepartmentBradley Colten holds a Bachelor of Music fromNew England Conservatory of Music, a Bachelor ofScience from Tufts University, and a Master of Musicfrom Manhattan School of Music. He is currentlyworking on his D.M.A. at Manhattan School of Musicwhere he has a teaching fellowship. He performedin the New World Symphony Orchestra’s chambermusicseries, on WNYC radio, and was featured onNPR’s ‘Open Mic.’ Bradley has performed at theLong Island Guitar Festivals, the Bowdoin SummerMusic, New England Conservatory, and CaramoorMusic Festivals. He is a founding member of theaward-winning Arc Duo, which is an ensemble-inresidenceat Diller-Quaile. Bradley plays a DarylPerry guitar, is an Azica Records Recording Artist,and endorses Hannanbach Strings.COOKE, KATHERINEEarly Childhood Department (Music);Instrumental and Vocal Department (Clarinet,Recorder, Saxophone)Katherine Cooke received a high school diplomawith honors from Interlochen Arts Academy, aBachelor of Musical Arts in Clarinet Performancefrom the University of Michigan, and a Master ofMusic in Clarinet Performance from the University ofNorth Carolina at Greensboro. Katherine performsregularly in faculty concerts at Diller-Quaile.Katherine has been a member of the Diller-Quailefaculty since 1999, and also is a faculty member ofthe Special Music School at the Kaufman Center.CURRY, MARISSAEarly Childhood Department (Music)Marissa Curry taught early childhood music classesat Diller-Quaile from 2006-2011 and returned in2013 as Director of the Early Childhood Program.Most recently, she was the head music teacher atthe Success Charter Network (Success AcademyHarlem 3), where she originated a general musicprogram and curriculum for children in kindergarten– 4th grade, as well as a choral program forchildren in grades 3 and 4. Additionally, sheorganized professional development experiencesfor music teachers across seven schools. Marissaholds a Bachelor of Music degree from New YorkUniversity, and Master of Arts in Music Educationand K-12 certification in Music from TeachersCollege Columbia University. At Teachers CollegeMarissa was awarded the Arthur Zankel Fellowship.Additionally, she received Kodály method, Level ICertification from NYU and has studied the Dalcrozeand Orff approaches.DAVIS, MAGGIEEarly Childhood Department (Music)Maggie Davis has been teaching early childhoodand elementary general music for many years inNew York City, serving in various roles such asTeaching Artist, Concert Director and foundingmusic teacher. Maggie holds a Bachelor of Artsin Vocal Performance from SUNY Geneseo anda Master of Arts in Music Education from HunterCollege. She studied classical voice at TheEastman School of Music and Musical Theatre atthe American Musical and Dramatic Academy.Maggie is a New York State certified musicteacher and certified in Kodály Level I. She studiedDalcroze at Diller-Quaile with Cynthia Lilley.DAVIS, MONICAInstrumental and Vocal Department (Violin)Violinist Monica Davis has appeared on SaturdayNight Live, performed in Shrek the Musical onBroadway, and with pop icon Diana Ross. As amember of the Sphinx Chamber Orchestra, ChelseaSymphony, Harlem Chamber Players, and otherensembles, Monica has appeared on the stages ofLincoln Center’s Avery Fischer Hall, Carnegie Hall,and Symphony Space. Monica received her Masterof Music degree from Manhattan School of Musicas a student of Laurie Smukler. She received herBachelor’s degree in history as a Kluge Scholar atColumbia University. She also participates in regularoutreach activities in local public schools throughthe Sphinx Organization.DEMKO, JIMEarly Childhood Department (Accompanist)Jim Demko, pianist, received a Bachelor’s degreefrom Youngstown State University and Master’sdegree from Manhattan School of Music. Heperforms in a wide variety of musical venuesthroughout the New York City metropolitan areaand in Europe in both the traditional classical, as wellas the jazz and improvisational music fields. Recentperformances have included venues as diverse asthe Klavierhouse, the Industria Superstudio, theAmericas Society, the American Conservatory inFontainebleau, France, and the Teatro Servadio inAbbadia San Salvatore, Italy.DOUGLAS, MARYEarly Childhood Department (Music)Mary Douglas holds a M.M. in Organ Performancefrom Florida State University and a B.M. in Pianoand Music Education from William Carey College.Her Suzuki Piano Teaching Certificate is fromThe School for Strings. In addition she has LevelI certifications in Kodály and Orff methodologiesand has studied Dalcroze Eurhythmics. Priorto joining the faculty at Diller-Quaile, Marytaught Early Childhood Music at the West SideMontessori School, Metropolitan Montessori, andthe Lucy Moses School. She taught piano at theCommunity Music Center of Teacher’s College,Columbia University, and maintains private pianostudios in Manhattan and Hillsdale, New York.DUNCALFE, MARJORYInstrumental and Vocal Department (Piano)Marjory Duncalfe is Director Emerita of Diller-Quaile.She holds a B.S. from Cornell University and a M.M.from Manhattan School of Music. She studied pianowith Dorothy Weed, Rose Simon and MordecaiShehori. She joined the piano faculty in 1968 andserved as Director from 1981-1998. During hertenure the School doubled its registration andoutgrew its physical plant. A successful capitalcampaign resulted in the purchase and alterationsof an adjacent townhouse, major improvementsto the existing space and the addition of a muchneededPerformance Space. Marjory continuesto teach piano and enjoys performing with hercolleagues at faculty concerts.EKINS, JYNIEarly Childhood Department (Music);Outreach DepartmentJyni Ekins joined Diller-Quaile in 2009. Shereceived her Bachelor’s degree in Journalismfrom Iowa State University and spent severalyears working as a journalist, non-profitfundraising writer, and in public relations. Sheis now pursuing her other passion, teachingchildren, and is a graduate student at HunterCollege obtaining her Master’s degree in EarlyChildhood Education. Jyni was a recipient of theClifford-Levy Creativity Grant in 2012, throughwhich she visited a rural village in South Africa,and taught early childhood music. She continuesto visit the village during her breaks, spendingthe time there working on literacy initiatives,doing educational research, as well as sharingand learning songs.FRANCIS, CARLAInstrumental and Vocal Department (Violin)Carla Brasch Francis received her Bachelor’sdegree in Music from The Cleveland Instituteof Music and her Master’s degree in ViolinPerformance from Northwestern University.She has registered numerous training courseswith the Suzuki Association of the Americas,including long-term training at the University ofDenver and at The School for Strings. Carla hasattended several music festivals, including AspenMusic Festival and Encore School for Strings.Her teachers have included Blair Milton, DavidUpdegraff, Donald Weilerstein, Linda Cerone,James Maurer, and Louise Behrend. She enjoysteaching and performing, and has been a facultymember at various workshops and institutionsaround the country.GILGOFF, JOSHUAEarly Childhood Department (Music);Outreach DepartmentJosh Gilgoff is the world’s first musician tocombine Western drums with West African shakerballs—an instrument called Televi. Two monthsin Ghana inspired him to pioneer a new versionof the hollowed gourds and to develop a newtechnique for playing them melding African andAmerican percussion traditions. Gilgoff leads hisown group, Glow in the Drum, and is a publicschool music teacher in Harlem. Gilgoff attendedthe New School for Jazz and Contemporary Musicand graduated from Temple University in 2003. Heholds a Master’s degree in education from PACEUniversity. Visit GlowInTheDrum.com for more onGilgoff’s innovative approach.GLENNON, ELIZABETHInstrumental and Vocal Department (Cello,Musicianship)Elizabeth Glennon earned a Doctor of MusicalArts degree from the University of Michigan asa fellowship student. She received her Masterof Music degree from the Eastman School ofMusic and Bachelor of Music from Rice University.Elizabeth has performed as soloist, chamber, andorchestral musician at Carnegie’s Weill Hall; TheBanff Centre; The United Nations, NYC; TempleIsrael of Hollywood; Aldo Parisot Hall, South Korea;Schloss Vaduz, Liechtenstein; the Leonard NimoyConcert Series; and with the Eastman ChamberMusic Society, Envision Chamber Consort, andthe Brooklyn Philharmonic Orchestra.HENS-PIAZZA, HANNAHInstrumental and Vocal Department (Viola,Violin, Musicianship)Hannah Hens-Piazza holds Bachelor’s and Master’sViola Performance degrees from New YorkUniversity. Raised in New York City and the SanFrancisco Bay Area, she is a founding member ofSilhouette string quartet and the rock band TwoSeconds to Midnight, with whom she has recordedtwo albums. Hannah performs regularly with theensemble Bianchi Musica at events including NewYork Fashion Week and the U.S. Open. An activefreelancer in a variety of genres, Hannah has beenhonored to perform with violinist Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg and guitar legend Glenn Frey.HERRMANN, KAYLAInstrumental and Vocal Department (Cello)Cellist Kayla Herrmann began studying musicat age five in Blacksburg, Virginia. Kayla hasperformed in master classes for members ofthe Vermeer, Guarneri, Vanbrough, Emerson,Martinu, Talich, Czech Philharmonic, andAudubon Quartets. As a passionate educator,Kayla has taught many students in Virginiaand North Carolina. She has given numerouseducational recitals at local schools as a partof Virginia Tech’s music outreach program,the Greensboro Symphony’s School Concerts,and with the Winston-Salem Symphony’s MaryStarling concerts. Kayla completed her Bachelorof Music degree at the University of NorthCarolina School of the Arts in 2010 studying withBrooks Whitehouse.HOLDEN, HEATHEROutreach DepartmentHeather Holden received her B.M. degree fromBoston University, and her M.M. degree fromManhattan School of Music. Awards includefirst prize, 2006 Haynes International FluteCompetition, winner, Artist International DebutRecital Series and winner, Manhattan School ofMusic Concerto Competition. She is a foundingmember of the award-winning Arc Duo, whichhas performed throughout the United Statesand Canada, and is an ensemble-in-residence atDiller-Quaile. In addition, she is a Haynes FacultyArtist, and teaches master classes and workshopsthroughout the United States.HOLKEBOER, DAVIDOutreach DepartmentDavid Holkeboer graduated from Calvin Collegein Michigan, where he studied with Ruth Rus. Asa student of John Wustman, he received a Masterof Music in Vocal Coaching and Accompanyingfrom the University of Illinois. Mr. Holkeboer hasworked with the Chamber Opera Theatre of NewYork, the First American Music Theatre Festivalin Philadelphia, the O’Neill Theatre Center inConnecticut, the Israel Vocal Arts Institute, theFlorentine Opera in Milwaukee, and Opera Liricain Orvieto in Italy. He has performed in over 40community concerts across the country with AlbaQuezada and has recorded with Mark S. Doss atthe Sirius Satellite Radio studios.HOUGH, PHILIPInstrumental and Vocal Department (Violin);Outreach DepartmentPhilip Hough holds a B.F.A. from Cooper Union,a Master’s degree in Composition from HunterCollege CUNY, and a Diploma in Violin fromMannes College of Music. He studied violinand Suzuki pedagogy with Louise Behrend, andcomposition with David Loeb. Mr. Hough joinedThe Diller-Quaile School of Music violin facultyin 1979, where he is currently Head of the StringDepartment and founding member of the Diller-Quaile String Quartet. Mr. Hough is also on theviolin faculty at The School for Strings and themusic faculty at Saint David’s School, both inNew York.HOWELL, JOHNInstrumental and Vocal Department (Voice)John Howell has sung throughout the UnitedStates, Salzburg, Vienna, Prague, and Sydney.Performing credits include New York City Opera,Opera Company of Philadelphia, and BardSummerscape. John was a regular member of theChoir of Men and Boys at St. Thomas Fifth Avenuein New York City from 2010-2012. In 2005, hewas named a Fulbright Scholar and spent a yearstudying in Sydney, Australia. He has recordedfor Hal Leonard Publishing, Beckenhorst Press,Sacred Music Press, and with the St. Thomas FifthAvenue Choir. He holds music degrees from BerryCollege and the Indiana University Jacobs Schoolof Music in Bloomington, Indiana, where he is acandidate for the Doctor of Music.HUPTON, EDWARDEarly Childhood Department (Accompanist)Edward Hupton holds degrees from Drake Universityand the New England Conservatory of Music,and has continued study in Barcelona, Spain,Washington D.C., and Iowa State University. He isthe recipient of numerous grants and awards forperformance, composition and entertainment. Hismusical versatility has led to concerts throughoutthe United States, including four performances atWeill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall in NYC. He iswell-known for his all-Gershwin recitals, Ragtime/Harlem Stride concerts, programs of LatinAmerican Music with Soprano Elizabeth Acostaand A Tribute to Duke Ellington with vocalistVeronica Schoenewolf. His compositions havebeen recorded in the Czech Republic, Slovakia andthe United States, and broadcast in more than 40countries. Edward also has an Honor’s Membershipin Covington’s Who’s Who.JAHN, JENNIFERInstrumental and Vocal Department (Cello)Jennifer Jahn did both undergraduate andgraduate work in cello performance at the Facultyof Music at the University of Toronto. In Torontoshe established the first Suzuki program in thearea at Seneca College. Studies continued inVienna, Austria on a Canada Council scholarshipwith Vladimir Orloff and in New York on a Dolanprize with Claus Adam. In Canada, Jenniferperformed with the Hamilton Philharmonic, theRoyal Winnipeg Ballet, the National Ballet ofCanada and the Cecilia String Quartet. Besidesher appointment at Diller-Quaile since 1986,she also is on the faculty of the 92nd Street Y.Jennifer is principal cellist of the Bronx Opera.Performances include the Meet the Virtuosi seriesat the 92nd Street Y, the Donnel Library, LincolnCenter, Carnegie Hall, the Sancerre Festival andthe Chateau of Fontainebleau. She is the VicePresident of the Fontainebleau Associations andspends her summers in France at the Festival there.KAMM, RYANInstrumental and Vocal Department(Double Bass)Ryan Kamm holds a Bachelor’s degree in DoubleBass Performance from Indiana University and aMaster’s degree from Boston University. He is anactive performer, regularly substituting with groupssuch as the orchestras of the New York City Balletand Opera, and the American Ballet Theater.Contract positions held include the Nashvilleand New World Symphonies, and the ClevelandOrchestra. Ryan has taught at Middle TennesseeState University, the Tennessee Governor’s Schoolfor the Arts, and currently Bard College, where healso serves as Director of the Preparatory Division.KANTOLA, JAANAEarly Childhood Department (Music);Instrumental and Vocal Department(Musicianship); Outreach DepartmentJaana Kantola has been part of the Diller-Quailefaculty since 2006. She holds a B.F.A. in Jazz Musicand has completed Level I in Kodály, Level II inOrff, and Dalcroze Eurhythmics and Methodologystudies. A native of Finland, Jaana also teaches atthe Finnish School of New York and does voiceoverwork in Finnish and English. Jaana has alsoperformed extensively in many chamber and worldmusic ensembles, and is also the third grade musicteacher at Avenues World School.28 29

FACULTY BIOGRAPHIESFACULTY BIOGRAPHIESKASHAKASHVILI, INGAInstrumental and Vocal Department (Piano)Inga Kashakashvili received her Bachelor’s degreeand D.M.A. from Tbilisi State Conservatoire inGeorgia, Master’s degree from DePaul University,and she continues her studies under the guidanceof Vladimir Feltsman at Mannes College of Music.Inga performs in a wide variety of musical venuesthroughout New York City and in Europe. Herappearances include recital series at renownedBarbican Center in London, Tredegar House inWales, Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy Theatre atHochschule für Musik in Leipzig, Lyric Opera inChicago, and Steinway Hall in New York City. She is awinner of Newport International Piano Competitionand Flier International Piano Competition.KIRKMAN, STEPHANIEEarly Childhood Department (Music)Stephanie is a singer and songwriter from Huxley,Iowa. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music from St.Olaf College, has completed Level I in Orff TrainingCertification, and studied Dalcroze Methodologywith Ruth Alperson and classical guitar with BradleyColten. She has taught music both for elementaryschool and with Music Together, and performs withthe Blue Hill troupe, a musical theatre group thatdonates its net proceeds to charity.KNAFO, CLAUDIAInstrumental and Vocal Department(Piano); Teacher Training Department(Piano Pedagogy)Grammy Award-nominated pianist Claudia Knafohas captivated audiences here and abroad withher distinctive programming and her passionateartistry. A winner of the Artists InternationalCompetition, Claudia presented her debut recitalat Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall. She has beeninvited to tour Ecuador as an artist-in-residence andteach master classes in Quito and Guayaquil. Thisspring she will appear with the Danbury SymphonyOrchestra, performing the Grieg Piano Concerto.She has taught piano, piano ensemble, chambermusic, theory, and music history at ManhattanSchool of Music Pre-College, ManhattanvilleCollege, Hoff-Barthelson School of Music, andthe Thurnauer School of Music. Dr. Knafo is afrequent lecturer for teacher associations, and gavea workshop for the New Jersey Music Teachers’Association focusing on piano repertoire from LatinAmerica for beginning and intermediate students.Dr. Knafo received a B.A. from Goucher College,an M.M. from University of Michigan, and a D.M.A.from Boston University.KOLUPAYEVA, MARYNAInstrumental and Vocal Department (Piano,Accompanist)Maryna Kolupayeva holds a Master’s degree inpiano with the Concert Diploma of the SwissMusic Pedagogic Association and the Teacher’sand Soloist’s Diplomas as well as the Diplomain Collaborative Piano from the Lysenko MusicAcademy in the Ukraine. She received teachertraining in Suzuki piano from The Hartt School ofMusic. Ms. Kolupayeva has performed at MerkinHall, Musica Galiciana and Karol Lipinski Festivalsin Poland, and The Women-Pianists Series inSwitzerland. She has appeared in numerousrecitals, competitions, and master classes in Easternand Western Europe, including the Menuhin MusicAcademy. She won awards from the Geilinger andG. Ruegg Foundations. Ms. Kolupayeva has been aDiller-Quaile faculty member since 2004.KRAMER, SARAInstrumental and Vocal Department(Musicianship)Sara Kramer holds a Master’s degree in MusicEducation from New York University and aBachelor’s degree in Music from Grinnell College.A trained clarinetist, she spent a semester studyingclarinet performance and chamber music in Vienna,Austria. She received her Kodály certification fromNew York University, and is also active on the boardof the local Kodály Educators chapter. She nowteaches at Columbia Grammar and PreparatorySchool, where she works with students ages 4-14in a variety of ensemble settings. Additionally, Sarasings in a variety of choirs around New York City.LADENDORF, INGRIDEarly Childhood Department (Music)Ingrid Ladendorf joined the faculty of The Diller-Quaile School of Music in 1996 and has taught inthe departments of: Early Childhood, Instrumentaland Vocal (Musicianship), Outreach, and TeacherTraining. Administratively, she is the Rug ConcertsProgram Director and Early Childhood Advisor,and was previously the Musicianship DepartmentHead. Ingrid has performed many music theaterand operetta roles across the U.S. She receivedher Master’s degree in Music Education fromTeachers College at Columbia University, andher NY State Certification and Bachelor’s degreein Vocal Performance and Music Education fromIthaca College.LANGSTON, ERINEarly Childhood Department (Music);Outreach DepartmentErin Langston received a B.M. from StetsonUniversity, a Dalcroze Elementary Teacher’sCertificate from the Dalcroze School in New Yorkwhere she studied with Hilda Schuster, and an M.A.in Vocal Performance from Hunter College. She hasperformed with The Metropolitan Opera Guild,The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center,The New York Festival of Song, The ConnecticutEarly Music Festival, The Brooklyn Philharmonic,The Orchestra of St. Luke’s, Opera Manhattan, andL.A. Theaterworks, and was a finalist in the NewYork Oratorio Society Competition. Her recordingsinclude John Duffy’s opera Blackwater andChristmas at St. James, and she has been heard onNPR. Ms. Langston was previously the Director ofEarly Childhood Programs and conducts a choralprogram at the Carter Burden Senior Center.LI, JINGInstrumental and Vocal Department(Piano, Accompanist)Jing Li has served as a coach and staff accompanistat Manhattan School of Music, Interlochen ArtsCenter, and The Quartet Program and EthicalCulture Fieldston School. She was a fellowshiprecipient at Music Academy of the West inSanta Barbara. Winner of the Neal-Silva YoungArtists Competition and The Lawrence UniversityConcerto Competition, her recital at the ChazenMuseum in Madison was broadcast live on NPR.Jing has appeared at Trinity Concerts@One Series,The Greene Space at WNYC, and Weill Hall. Jingreceived her B.A. in Piano Performance fromLawrence University, Master’s in Piano Performancefrom Mannes College, and a second Master’s inAccompanying from Manhattan School of Music.LIEB, ALLENInstrumental and Vocal Department (Violin)Allen Lieb received his M.M. in Performance fromSIU/Edwardsville, studying Suzuki pedagogy withJohn Kendall. He holds a Teacher Training Certificatefrom the Talent Education Research Institute inJapan following several years instruction with Dr.Shinichi Suzuki. A registered Teacher-Trainer with theSuzuki Association of the Americas since 1981, Allenhas taught at institutes, workshops and conferencesacross the US, Canada, Central America, Europe,Asia, Australia and New Zealand. He is Chair ofthe SAA Violin Committee, the SAA liaison to theInternational Suzuki Association Violin Committeeand a member of the SAA Heritage Committee.Currently residing in New York City, Allen is Head ofthe Violin Department and Instructor for the Teacher-Training Seminar at The School for Strings. He is alsoa violin instructor at The Diller-Quaile School ofMusic where he was a recipient of the 2012 Clifford/Levy Creativity Grant. For 13 years Allen served asCurriculum Coordinator for the Newark Early StringsProgram, a Suzuki-based violin program jointlysponsored by the Newark Public Schools and theNew Jersey Symphony Orchestra, for which he wasrecognized with the 2008 Samuel Antek Award forMusic Education.LILLEY, CYNTHIATeacher Training Department (Dalcroze)Cynthia earned a Dalcroze certificate and licenseat Longy School in Cambridge, M.A. and an Orffcertificate from UCLA. She taught at the OakwoodSchool in the Los Angeles area before moving toNew York City. She currently teaches Eurhythmicsand Music Theory at the Special Music School, andteaches adults at the Dalcroze School at the LucyMoses School. She is past president of the LosAngeles Orff Chapter and of the Tri-State Chapterof the Dalcroze Society of America. She was recentlyon the Board of the national Dalcroze Societyof America. Cynthia received her B.A. from theAmerican University.LIMA, DOUGLASInstrumental and Vocal Department(Accompanist)Originally from Los Angeles, pianist Douglas Limabegan performing prolifically at a very early age,and began accompanying at the piano at agenine, performing with his older brothers. Duringundergraduate study at the University of California,Irvine, Mr. Lima worked with Nina Scolnik who, inaddition to assisting the pianist in honing his ownpianistic voice, taught him the Taubman approach. In1983, after receiving his B.M. in Piano Performance,he attended Manhattan School of Music, where hereceived his M.M. in Piano Performance, studyingwith Zenon Fishbein. He continues his longassociation with the Musician’s Union (Locals #7 and#47 in California and #802 in NYC), begun in the ‘70s.MA, MIRAEarly Childhood Department (Accompanist);Instrumental and Vocal Department (Piano)Miss Ma holds both a Teaching Certificate andMaster’s degree from Manhattan School of Music,and Artist Diploma from The Hartt School of Music.Since age 11, she has participated in many competitions,including the 1996 Leeds International PianoCompetition in England. She has performed at theKennedy Center, the Metropolitan Museum of NewYork, Salle Cortot in Paris, and the Steinway Hall inLondon. As an accompanist, she has played in theclasses for Dorothy DeLay and Itzhak Perlman. MissMa currently serves as Artistic Director of the chambermusic series at the Hudson River Music Festival.MAST, ANNELIESInstrumental and Vocal Department (Violin)Annelies Mast received her Bachelor’s andMaster’s in Violin Performance from ThePeabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University.After graduating with scholarships and honors,Annelies was a guest artist with the BaltimoreSymphony, Bergen Philharmonic and theNational Symphony. As well as performinginternationally, Annelies has maintained a privatestudio and is currently a faculty member atBrooklyn Conservatory of Music and The Diller-Quaile School of Music. She received her Suzukieducation from The Washington Suzuki Instituteand The School for Strings.MELO, JAMESInstrumental and Vocal Department (Piano,Musicianship)James Melo received his B.A. in Piano fromFaculdade Santa Marcelina in Sao Paulo, and hisM.A. in Musicology from New York University.He is the New York correspondent for themagazine Sinfonica in Uruguay, reviewer of musiciconography for the journal Music in Art, and themusicologist in residence for the Ensemble for theRomantic Century. As a senior editor at RILM, Mr.Melo works with material in Portuguese, Spanish,Catalan, and Italian, focusing on topics such asmusicology as discipline, theories of musicalform, style analysis, the history of piano and pianoliterature, performance practices of the Romanticperiod, and the history of music in the 19th and20th centuries.MILLER, MALLORYInstrumental and Vocal Department (Piano)Mallory Miller holds a Bachelor’s degree fromFisk University and a Master’s degree from theYale School of Music. After serving a tour ofduty in Vietnam with the USMC, he came to TheDiller-Quaile School of Music in 1972 to enroll inthe teacher training program. He studied withDorothy Weed and subsequently became a facultymember. In the summer of 1973 he was involved instarting Diller-Quaile’s first outreach program, theSummer Music Study Program, which he directedfor 40 years. He is presently a full-time pianoteacher and Head of Piano Admissions.MOORE, CAROLINEOutreach DepartmentCaroline Moore has a B.A. from New YorkUniversity’s Gallatin School, an M.A. in Musicand Music Education from Teachers College atColumbia University, and is currently pursuinga Ph.D. in Music and Human Learning at theUniversity of Texas at Austin. She has studiedvoice at The Juilliard School, and with Dr. MaryThorne, Dalcroze Eurhythmics with Dr. RuthAlperson, harpsichord with Jocelyn Stewart,and piano with Maxim Pakhomov. Carolineenjoys a wide variety of vocal repertoire, andhas performed with choruses at Avery FisherHall, Alice Tully Hall, Carnegie Hall, the AllenRoom, and the Metropolitan Opera. As a pianist,Caroline recorded the score for the AcademyAward short-listed documentary Favela Rising.MORGAN, KIRSTENEarly Childhood Department (Music); TeacherTraining Department; Outreach DepartmentKirsten Morgan joined The Diller-Quaile Schoolof Music faculty in 1981 and became theExecutive Director in 1998. Ms. Morgan holdsa Bachelor’s degree in Flute Performance fromManhattan School of Music, where she studiedwith Harold Bennett and Harvey Sollberger, aMaster of Science in Education in the program ofEducational Leadership from Bank Street Collegeof Education, NYS School Administrator andSupervisor certification, and a Dalcroze certificate.Additionally, she studied at the University ofMichigan and the Dalcroze School in New YorkCity. Kirsten teaches children’s Dalcroze classesand college level teacher training courses at Diller-Quaile. Ms. Morgan serves as a vice chairman onthe Board of Trustees for the National Guild forCommunity Arts Education, is chair emeritus ofthe National Guild’s Members Council, and hasserved as a presenter at the annual meeting of theNational Association of Schools of Music.NAGAI, JUNKOInstrumental and Vocal Department(Accompanist)Junko Nagai received her Bachelor’s and Master’sdegrees from Manhattan School of Music,playing in the MSM Orchestra as the winner ofthe Concerto Competition. Junko completed herSuzuki teacher training at The School for Strings.Her performances in New York and France includethe Metropolitan Museum of Art, Donnell Library,Steinway Hall, Yamaha Hall, the Museum ofContemporary Arts, and Aujon Hall. Junko is thewinner of the Yamaha competition in Japan andplayed with the Abilene Symphony. She is on thefaculty at the Brooklyn Conservatory, where she isthe Piano Department Head in the Suzuki division.NARDINI, RUTHTeacher Training Department (AlexanderTechnique)Ruth Nardini holds a Bachelor’s degree from YaleUniversity. She received her teacher certificationfrom The American Center for the AlexanderTechnique in 1986. She studied the techniqueextensively with Judith Leibowitz and DeborahCaplan in New York, as well as with PatrickMcDonald and Walter Carrington in London. Ruthis certified by the Upledger Institute in Level ICranio-Sacral Therapy. She recently completed hercertification for the M.E.L.T. method, (Sue Hitzman,Creator) and incorporates this exciting new selfcaremodality into her Alexander Technique work.Ruth maintains a private practice in New York Cityand in Madison, CT.O’CONNELL, ISABELLEInstrumental and Vocal Department (Piano,Musicianship); Outreach DepartmentIsabelle O’Connell holds a B.A. in MusicPerformance from the Royal Irish Academy ofMusic and an M.M. from Manhattan School ofMusic. Ms. O’Connell is also on faculty at theMasters School, New York. She has performedthroughout the U.S., Canada, Japan, Australia,New Zealand, Germany, Italy, and Ireland. She gaveher New York debut solo recital at Carnegie Hall’sWeill Hall in 2002. From 2003-2004, she was artistin-residenceat Banff Centre for the Arts, Canada.Awards include Arts Council Projects Award,Artists International Award, Tibor Paul Medal, andFulbright Scholarship. Isabelle has appeared ontelevision and radio in the U.S., U.K., and Ireland.PAE, JANEInstrumental and Vocal Department (Cello)Cellist Jane Pae, recipient of the Irene DiamondGraduate Fellowship, received both her Bachelorand Master of Music from The Juilliard School.She has appeared in both chamber and soloperformances at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tullyand Avery Fisher Halls, Steinway Hall, Zankel,Weill, and Stern Halls at Carnegie Hall, and theKennedy Center. Previous teachers include JoelKrosnick, Darrett Adkins and Bonnie Hampton.Jane received her teacher training at the SuzukiPedagogy Program at The School for Stringsunder the direction of Pam Devenport, whereshe discovered her passion for teaching and nowteaches in several music schools in the city andmaintains a private cello studio.PAKHOMOV, MAXIMEarly Childhood Department (Accompanist);Instrumental and Vocal Department (Piano);Outreach DepartmentMaxim Pakhomov completed his studies at theMoscow State Conservatory. Mr. Pakhomov hasappeared throughout Russia and has touredEngland, Scotland, Austria and Estonia in bothsolo and chamber music concerts. Currently, heteaches chamber music in New York, Pennsylvania,and Maine and maintains an active schedule as achamber musician. Mr. Pakhomov has performedthe concertos of Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, Tchaikovsky,and Saint-Saens with various orchestras inthe New York City Area. He has received the BRIOaward given by the Bronx Council on The Arts(Bronx Recognizes Its Own), three times.PAULSON, KARENInstrumental and Vocal Department(Musicianship)Karen Paulson received a B.S. from New YorkUniversity and an M.A. from Teachers CollegeColumbia University in Music Education. Sheearned her Kodály Certificate from New YorkUniversity. She is active in Kodály Organizationof New York, serving as a clinician and formerPresident of the Board of Directors. In 2012 shebecame president of the Eastern Division of theOrganization of American Kodály Educators.Karen has participated in choral and vocal concertsin the New York City area and the Umbrian regionof Italy. She currently teaches at the MetropolitanMontessori School and has been on faculty at thePacker Collegiate Institute in Brooklyn and theMustard Seed School in Hoboken.POLLACK, LILAInstrumental and Vocal Department (Violin)Lila Pollack made her solo debut when shewas eight years old and has since performed inCarnegie Hall, Alice Tully, Symphony Space, SPAC,Toledo (Spain), Czech Republic, London (UK),Aberystwyth (Wales), and Soesterberg (Holland).She received a Bachelor of Music degree fromEastman School of Music and a Master of Musicdegree from Royal Academy of Music (London) inviolin performance. She served as concertmasterat ESM and studied with Mikhail Kopelman andCharles Castleman. While at RAM, she studiedwith Yehudi Menuhin’s protégé, HU Kun andearned Distinction marks on her performances.Conductors with whom she has performed includeSir Colin Davis, Christian Thielemann, Jeff Tyzik,David Zinman, Edward Gardner, Trevor Pinnock,Jac van Steen, and Paul O’Dette. Artists she hasworked with include Gil Shaham, Joshua Bell, JackLiebeck, Guy Johnston, and Joanna McGregor.30 31

FACULTY BIOGRAPHIESFACULTY BIOGRAPHIESRANDOLFI, ANITAAdult Department (Recorder)Anita Randolfi received a B.A. from QueensCollege and an M.L.S. from University of California,Berkeley. In addition to teaching at Diller-Quaile,she also teaches at Mannes College of Music (TheNew School), performs with the Chelsea WindsRecorder Ensemble, and also freelances in theNew York metropolitan area. In 2002, she issuedthe CD “Twentieth Century Music for Recorder andPiano.” She is a member of the American RecorderTeachers Association, and reviews NYC recorderconcerts/events for American Recorder Magazine.RHEINSTEIN, REGINAInstrumental and Vocal Department (Piano)Regina Rheinstein earned a Master of Music degreefrom Manhattan School of Music studying vocalaccompanying with Donal Nold and instrumentalaccompanying with Joseph Seiger. She has beena member of the Diller-Quaile faculty since 1970,teaching piano, theory, and an opera appreciationcourse for 26 years. She has taught opera classesat Iona College, the 92nd Street Y, the RiverdaleCountry School, and the Cosmopolitan Club.RIGGS, RACHELInstrumental and Vocal Department(Violin, Viola)Rachel Riggs obtained her B.M. from the EastmanSchool of Music, followed by a Master’s degree inViola Performance from University of Minnesota.Her teachers included Michael Zaretsky, HeidiCastleman and Roland Vamos. She has taughtat New England Conservatory, Longy School ofMusic, and Greenwich House School of Music.An active freelance musician, she is a permanentmember of the American Symphony Orchestra.ROSENBERG, JACKOutreach DepartmentJack Rosenberg, violist in the Diller-Quaile StringQuartet, has spanned a wide array of venuesas a member of Mostly Mozart, the New YorkCity Opera Orchestra, and numerous chamberensembles. He has participated in over 20 yearsof Lincoln Center productions and residenciesthroughout the United States, Europe. and Asia.Mr. Rosenberg has toured with Orpheus andthe New York Chamber Soloists. Mr. Rosenbergalso conducts youth orchestras. His activitieshave included the Stravinsky Kids Ensemble, theAcademie Philharmonic, and regional eventsfor the North Jersey School Music Association.Mr. Rosenberg directs the orchestra program atLeonia High School, and comes from a longtimeinvolvement in educational projects, includingeducation director for the NY Chamber Symphony.ROSTAD, EGILInstrumental and Vocal Department (Cello)Egil Rostad received a Bachelor’s degree in CelloPerformance from the Eastman School of Music.He received Suzuki teacher training at the ColoradoSuzuki Institute; he is currently continuing his studiesat The School for Strings. Egil is an active cellist inNew York City. He performed onstage in MarthaClarke’s acclaimed dance-theater masterwork “TheGarden of Earthly Delight,” which made the NewYork Times Year’s Top Ten. With Alvin Ailey II DanceCompany, Egil performed the Bach Solo Suites; hisrenditions were described by The New York Timesas “vibrant.” Egil has composed music for severaldance and film productions in New York City andhas performed at a variety of venues, including theJoyce Theatre, Carnegie Hall, the Knitting Factory,Joe’s Pub, Merkin, Town Hall, Guggenheim, andMOMA. His performances have appeared onnumerous recordings by labels such as EMI, AjnaRecords, Compass Records, and Vitamin Records.ROSTAD, REENIEarly Childhood Department (Art)Reeni Rostad is an active NYC-based visual artist,musician, and teacher. She received an M.A. inArt Education with K-12 Teacher Certification fromTeachers College at Columbia University. She holdsa B.A. in English Literature and Cinema Studies,and has studied children’s literature at the graduatelevel. She has also studied vocal music fromboth Indian and western classical traditions sincechildhood. Recent notable music performancesinclude a solo set of Bengali folk songs for NationalGeographic Magazine at Avery Fisher Hall and asolo performance of the music of RabindranathTagore at the Indian Consulate. She is a member ofthe National Art Education Association.SASAKI, KERRICKInstrumental and Vocal Department (Violin,Viola)Kerrick Sasaki received a Bachelor of Music degreeat University of Washington and a Master of Musicdegree at San Francisco Conservatory of Music. Hereceived additional training from NYU, The Schoolfor Strings, and Opus 118 and has performed atTown Hall, Carnegie Hall, Bargemusic, Broadway,and Symphony Space. He has been seen andheard on Good Morning America with Shakira, ontour with Clay Aiken, and at the Hollywood Bowlwith Diana Krall and Shirley Horn. Mr. Sasaki servedas Adjunct Instructor of violin and viola at NYU,and Artist Teacher for the Brooklyn Philharmonic,Orchestra of St. Luke’s, Turtle Bay Music School, andBloomingdale School of Music.SCIARRA, VALERIEEarly Childhood Department (Accompanist)Valerie Sciarra attended Fredonia School of Musicand Stony Brook University completing a degreein Music Performance and English. She taughtprivately before becoming the Music Director forFrank and Camille’s School of Music. She was alsoMusic Director for The American Girl Place Theater.She released her first solo CD, “Moon Over Jordan”in 2010. She has been a participant in the SummerChamber Music Festival at CW Post College andwas a professional accompanist for the NYU vocaldepartment. She has appeared in numerousconcerts, including a benefit with Michael Cerveris,and has worked as a recording artist with Photonrecords, as well as Stage Star Productions.SEWELL, LAURA LINDSAYInstrumental and Vocal Department (Violin)Laura Lindsay Sewell attended the CincinnatiConservatory of Music where she studied withKurt Sassmannshaus in the Starling Program.She graduated from the Blair School of Music atVanderbilt University, studying with Cornelia Heard,and earned a double Master’s degree in ViolinPerformance and Pedagogy from the PeabodyConservatory at Johns Hopkins University. Shereceived Suzuki training in New York, and at theStanford University Advanced Suzuki Institute. Shehas received various awards and honors, performedin many ensembles, and appeared as a soloist withthe Sewanee Festival Orchestra, where she taughtand performed as a member of the artist-faculty foreight years.SHERRELL, KATEarly Childhood Department (Music)Kat Sherrell is a freelance pianist, music director, andarranger. Favorite credits include Broadway’s TheBook of Mormon, Bring it On, and In the Heights,and NBC’s Smash. She has composed the scorefor the musical play The Sweethearts of Swing andis writing a book on American musical theater. Afirm believer in arts education, Kat is proud to haveworked on outreach projects with Diller-QuaileSchool of Music, Turtle Bay Music School, Sociedadde las Artes Educacionales, and Revolucion Latina.SHIBAYAMA, CHIHIRONative of Yokohama Japan, Chihiro Shibayama is aNew York City-based percussionist. She is an activeperformer, educator, and a co-founder of MuSE(Multicultural Sonic Evolution). She appeared asan orchestra member of the renowned Radio CityChristmas Spectacular 2010 & 2011 and a substitutepercussionist for The Addams Family and AnythingGoes on Broadway. She was also one of the on-stagepercussionists in the U.S. premiere of Tan Dun’sopera, TEA – A mirror of soul at The Santa Fe Operain 2007 and the East coast premiere at the OperaCompany of Philadelphia in 2009. She received herB.M. & M.M. from The Juilliard School of Music.SIELAFF, MIRANDAInstrumental and Vocal Department(Violin, Viola)Violist Miranda Sielaff holds a Bachelor of Musicdegree from Rice University and a Master of Musicdegree from The Juilliard School. She plays andtours internationally with several new music groupsand traditional ensembles including The Knights,String Orchestra of New York City, Wet Ink, and theCaravel String Trio. Some highlights of the last fewyears include performing on Carnegie Hall’s MakingMusic series with Pierre Boulez, performing withYo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble, playing withItzhak Perlman and The Knights at the 2012 RaviniaFestival, and playing with The Knights for MarkMorris Dance Group in 2013. Miranda has recordedfor Sony Classical Ancalagon Records. She alsoteaches at The School for Strings.SPETH, ULIInstrumental and Vocal Department (Violin);Outreach DepartmentUli Speth, a native of Germany, received hisDiploma from the Mozarteum in Salzburg, Austriaand earned a Master of Music degree fromMannes College of Music as a student of FelixGalimir. An active performer, he is first violinistof The Diller-Quaile String Quartet, as well asconcertmaster of the Binghamton Philharmonic.He frequently performs with the AmericanSymphony Orchestra, New York City Opera, andEastern Festival Orchestra.STEWART, JOCELYNInstrumental and Vocal Department(Piano; Accompanist)Jocelyn Stewart, pianist and harpsichordist, hastoured South America as soloist and chamberplayer, and has presented recitals in Holland andon series in many U.S. cities. In New York, she hasperformed at Alice Tully Hall, Weill-Carnegie Hall,Merkin Hall, Miller Hall and on the series MusicBefore 1800. She has presented lecture recitalsfor the American Musicological Society, theMidwestern and Southeastern Historical KeyboardSocieties, and the American Recorder Society. Sheearned her Bachelor of Music degree from theUniversity of Maryland, Master of Music degreefrom Manhattan School of Music, and has donedoctoral studies at the CUNY Graduate Center.She is on the college faculties of Manhattan Schoolof Music and Columbia Teachers College.STUART, LEIGHInstrumental and Vocal Department (Cello)Leigh Stuart received her Bachelor’s degreein Cello Performance from The Hartt School,her Master’s degree in Cello Performance fromManhattan School of Music, and her SuzukiCertification from The School for Strings. She isa founding member of the boundary-breakingensemble, Fireworks, and has performed in venuessuch as Carnegie Hall, the 92nd Street Y, andAlice Tully Hall. She has also appeared with Jay-Zat Radio City Music Hall, Sufjan Stevens at theBrooklyn Academy of Music’s Next Wave Festival,and Savion Glover at the Spoleto Festival in Italy.Leigh has recorded for Rough Trade, CuneiformRecords, and Entertainment One.TEPLY, OLDRICHInstrumental and Vocal Department (Piano)Oldrich Teply received a B.A. and an M.A. fromHunter College. He studied with Sara CrawfordDrogheo, Steven Graff, German Diez, SeymourBernstein, Marc Silverman, and Suzanne Bloch.He is the recipient of the following awards: TheBenno Lee Prize for Excellence, the 2002 HunterSymphony Concerto Competition, the Ray E.Nussbaum Scholarship Award, and the BlancheSata Scholarship in Music. He has performed asa soloist with the Hunter Symphony and as anaccompanist for the Columbia University DanceDepartment, the Marymount Dance Company,and the Dance Theatre of Harlem.THORNE, MARYInstrumental and Vocal Department(Voice, Musicianship)Soprano Mary Thorne, from Washington State,received her Doctor of Musical Arts degree in voicefrom the City University of New York GraduateCenter. She also holds a Master of Music degreefrom Mannes College of Music and a Bachelor ofArts degree from Point Loma Nazarene Universityin San Diego. An active performer of opera andconcert repertoire, recent performances includeZerbinetta in Ariadne auf Naxos with Winter OperaSaint Louis, Gilda in Rigoletto with Long IslandOpera and Konigin der Nacht in Die Zauberflotewith Amore Opera. Dr. Thorne has trained inDalcroze Eurhythmics and is a member of theNational Association of Teachers of Singing andNew York Singing Teachers’ Association.ULRICH, TOMASOutreach DepartmentTomas Ulrich received music degrees from BostonUniversity and Manhattan School of Music. Inaddition to being an active member of the NewYork freelance classical music community, Tomashas been a member of the Diller-Quaile StringQuartet for more than 20 years. Tomas is also wellknownfor his involvement in NYC jazz/new music/free music scene. He has toured throughout theUSA, Canada, Europe, Asia and South America.He has performed and recorded with such artistsas Anthony Davis, Joe Lovano, McCoy Tyner, Aliceand Ravi Coltrane, Anthony Braxton, Ted Nash andBen Allison. As a composer, he has written musicfor film, theater and concert performances. In 2008he released his first CD as a leader with TomasUlrich’s Cargo Cult. In addition to four Cargo CultCDs, Mr. Ulrich can be heard on more than 80 CDsin a wide variety of musical styles and settings.VELAZQUEZ, ELKEInstrumental and Vocal Department (Piano)Elke Velazquez holds a Bachelor’s degree fromOberlin Conservatory and a School for StringsSuzuki Teaching Certificate in piano. In additionto teaching at The Diller-Quaile School of Music,she is on faculty at The School for Strings. Sheperforms as a chamber musician and accompanistthroughout the tri-state area.WARD, REBECCAInstrumental and Vocal Department (Piano)Rebecca Ward completed an M.F.A. at Sarah LawrenceCollege, where she studied chamber music.She also holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees inPiano Performance from Hunter College.WEISS, LAWRENCEEarly Childhood Department (Art)Lawrence Weiss received his B.F.A. at PrattInstitute and has over twenty years of experience inteaching art to young children. He also studied atPenn State University and NYU. His work has beenshown in galleries in New York City and on variousart web sites. A selection of his work is at PierogiGallery in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.WILSON, KEVEInstrumental and Vocal Department (Oboe);Outreach DepartmentOboist Keve Wilson is a graduate of EastmanSchool of Music, a winner of Concert Artists Guild,and solo oboist with the Grammy nominatedAbsolute Ensemble. Former oboist of OperaPacific in Los Angeles, Keve has played in theorchestra pits of five Broadway shows, the NationalTour of Beauty and the Beast, and in Octoberof 2013, she started work as the oboist in theBroadway show, “A Gentleman’s Guide to Loveand Murder” at the Walter Kerr Theater. Kevecan be heard on Stephen Sondheim’s 2013 castrecording of the musical “Passion” and on the2012 Grammy Nominated album “Alma Adentro”with Miguel Zenon. She recently returned fromtours to South Korea, Germany, and South Africa.Also a pianist and former dancer, Keve is originallyfrom Hyde Park.YAGUPSKY, ALEXANDERInstrumental and Vocal Department(Musicianship)Alex received a B.S. in Mathematics from RensselaerPolytechnic Institute, and then studied with DavidTcimpidis at Mannes College. He attended ManhattanSchool of Music as a Master’s student, studyingwith David Noon. His works have been performedthroughout the United States, Brazil, and Indonesia.Alex has been heard off-Broadway in CarylChurchill’s play Cloud Nine. Premieres include songsfor mezzo-soprano and piano trio, works for chorusand an orchestral song cycle, Three Poems of ChristyBarnes. He is also the Upper School Music Directorat the Rudolf Steiner School in New York City and onthe Theory and Composition faculty of ManhattanSchool of Music Precollege.YAMAMOTO, ERIEarly Childhood Department (Accompanist);Outreach DepartmentSince moving to New York in 1995 from her nativeJapan, Eri Yamamoto has established herself as anoriginal and compelling jazz pianist and composer.She has released nine CDs under her own name,and her trio has appeared at concerts and festivalsin many countries, including the U.S., Canada,England, Ireland, Italy, Germany, Spain, Jamaica,Australia, and Japan. Eri earned a B.F.A. and M.A.in Music Education at Shiga University in Japan,and gained certification to teach in elementary,middle, and high schools. She also holds a B.F.A.in Jazz Piano Performance from The New School.YIANNOUDES, KATHLEENInstrumental and Vocal Department (Voice,Musicianship)Kathleen Yiannoudes joined the faculty of TheDiller-Quaile School of Music in 1995 and is theDirector of Instrumental and Vocal Programs anda member of ensemble-in-residence VocePiano.She received Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees inVoice from Mannes College of Music. Her principalteachers have included Shirlee Emmons, AntoniaLavanne, and Helen Trezlie. She received trainingin the Kodály method at the Kodály Institute atNew York University and Dalcroze training at Diller-Quaile. Ms. Yiannoudes has taught voice, chorus,and music theory at the Boys Choir of Harlem,the Marymount School for Girls, and the NationalDance Institute.32 33

POLICIES AND INFORMATIONPOLICIES AND INFORMATIONGENERAL POLICIES AND INFORMATION • 2014-2015ACCESSIBILITY: The School facility is an Americans with Disabilities Act compliantbuilding. There is a ramp leading up to the front door, an elevator thatserves all of the programmable floors, and a lift to the Performance Space.BUILDING LOCATION AND HOURS: The School is located at 24 East 95thStreet, between Madison and Fifth Avenues. During the school year, thebuilding is open Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. until 9:00 p.m., andon Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. During the summer, the building isopen Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.CHILD SAFETY: To ensure your child’s safety, please pick him/her up promptlyat the classroom. Students 10 years of age and younger must be supervised byparents or guardians while they are waiting for classes and/or lessons to begin.Loud conversations and physical play are not allowed in the hallways and lobby.CLASS CHANGES AND CANCELLATIONS: The School reserves the right tochange instructors or formats, or discontinue any class due to lack of enrollment,without incurring any liability or obligation. The School will notify students and/orparents as soon as possible regarding any changes or cancellations.STUDENT INFORMATION FORM: Parents/Guardians are required tocomplete a Student Information Form every year for each child enrolled atDiller-Quaile.DISMISSAL: The School reserves the right to dismiss any student due to overduetuition payments, parental noncompliance with School policies, or for anyreason the Executive Director believes is a serious impediment to a successfuleducational experience at the School.EXTENDED PAYMENT PLANS: Families of students receiving financial aidmay request an extended payment plan on the tuition balance due. Otherfamilies may request an extended payment plan at the time of their enrollment;additional fees may be charged. Contact the Registrar for information.FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: The School administers a financial assistance programfor families or adult students with limited financial means. Families or adultstudents requesting aid must submit a Financial Aid Application Form online tosssbynais.org with supporting documentation for any year in which aid is beingrequested, even if aid has been requested and/or received in the past. Financialassistance is provided subject to availability of funds. Financial aid recipients mayenroll in the extended payment plan with the plan fee waived.Financial Aid amounts are based on proven need as documented on theFinancial Aid Application Form accompanied by an income tax return fromboth parents and/or guardians. Priority is given to returning students andstudents who apply by the following dates:• Returning Early Childhood, Instrumental and Vocal students receiving financialaid during the 2013-2014 year or returning students applying for financial aidfor the first time must submit their application online and return required documentsby April 30, 2014.• New Early Childhood applicants must submit all required documents at thetime of enrollment.• New Instrumental and Vocal applicants must submit required documents bythe time of the interview.Based upon the financial information presented on the financial aid form andverified in the supporting documentation, requests for financial assistance areevaluated by the Business Office and approved by the Executive Director. Asa result of the evaluation, aid amounts are allocated within the available andbudgeted resources of the School. The School will begin notifying Early Childhoodfinancial aid applicants in June, and Instrumental and Vocal financial aidapplicants in August. Please contact the Staff Accountant to request a FinancialAid Application Form.LATE PAYMENT: A late payment charge of 2% on any overdue balance, permonth, will be assessed on accounts that are 30 days or more in arrears. If anaccount is 60 days or more delinquent, The Diller-Quaile School of Music BusinessOffice may advise parents that their child or children will not be permittedto attend classes or may be dismissed from the School until the account isplaced on a current basis. Further, Diller-Quaile retains the right to collectthe full unpaid tuition balance even if the child is not attending classes or isdismissed due to non-payment of tuition.MISSED LESSONS AND CLASSES: Individual lessons missed due to teacherabsences will be made up at the earliest possible date. The School will makeevery effort to arrange make-up days for missed lessons and classes due tounscheduled school closings. The School is unable to provide make-up lessonsand classes due to student absences.MUSIC & MATERIALS: Students will be billed for music and materials asneeded. Payment is due within 30 days of the date of the bill. If payment is notreceived within 30 days, the account will be considered overdue and will becharged as such.PAYMENT: Payment of tuition can be made by check or money order. TheSchool does not accept cash or credit cards for tuition payments.RETURNED CHECKS: There is a $25 fee for all returned checks.PHOTOGRAPHY RELEASE: By registering for lessons and/or classes, byparticipating in Diller-Quaile programs, or by attending events, parents andstudents, and other adults accompanying students, grant permission for photographsand other images of him/herself—or of his or her child—to be usedby The Diller-Quaile School of Music for publicity purposes, and to illustrateDiller-Quaile programs. These images will not be distributed, sold, or usedbeyond Diller-Quaile’s promotional or in-school curriculum and professionaldevelopment activities.SCHOOL CLOSINGS DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS: Diller-Quaile isclosed for snow or inclement weather when the New York City public schoolsclose. Listen to WINS 1010AM and WOR 710AM for announcements. Familiescan also call the School’s main telephone number (212-369-1484) to hear a recordedmessage regarding closings or visit www.diller-quaile.org. The School willmake every effort to arrange make-up days for unscheduled school closings.STROLLERS: Strollers are not permitted in the School building and must beplaced in front of the building in an orderly manner so as not to block pedestriantraffic. The School is not responsible for strollers left outside the School.Departmental policies:Early Childhood Department • 2014-2015FEES: There is a non-refundable, non-deductible $60 application fee per newor returning student, per year. No application will be processed and no classscheduled until the $60 fee is received. There is a $150 Instrument Usage Feefor students enrolled in the Play the Instrument class.ENROLLMENT CONTRACT: A signed enrollment contract must be receivedfor each child. The first round of enrollment contracts will be mailed in mid-March. No child may apply if any member of his or her family has an outstandingbalance with the School.TUITION: Students generally enroll for a full 30-week academic year of EarlyChildhood classes commencing in September 2014. Signed contracts mustaccompany the initial tuition payment.• Tuition for the first round of enrollment contracts is payable to the Schoolin full by April 25, 2014; or families may pay in installments. Under ourinstallment plan, 50% of tuition is payable by April 25, 2014, and 50% bySeptember 1, 2014.• If the signed contract is due after April 25, 2014, tuition is due in full on thedate specified in the contract; or families may pay in installments. Underour installment plan 60% of tuition is due as specified in the contract, and40% is due by September 1, 2014.• If a student enrolls after September 1, 2014, full tuition is due as specifiedin the contract. For any student starting after the first week of school, aprorated tuition is applied and due in full with the signed contract prior tothe student’s first class.LATE PAYMENT: Failure to make the first payment by the due date set forthin the contract may result in losing a place in the class. If the second paymentis not made by the specified due date, the School’s late payment policy willapply.WITHDRAWALS AND REFUNDS: Written notification with reason forwithdrawal must be submitted to the Head of Early Childhood Admissionsby November 14, 2014. Please note that informing the teacher of intent towithdraw—or absenteeism—is not considered notice of withdrawal. In rarecases, a family withdrawing by November 14 may be granted a prorated tuitionrefund minus a $200.00 withdrawal fee. No tuition refunds will be granted afterNovember 14, 2014.Instrumental and Vocal Department • 2014-2015FEES: There is a non-refundable, non-deductible $60 application fee per newor returning student, per year. No application will be processed and no lessonor class will be scheduled until the $60 fee is received. There is a non-refundable,non-deductible $125 Senior Recital Fee due October 1, 2014 (in additionto the $60 application fee) for each student performing a Senior Recital.ENROLLMENT CONTRACT: Students apply during the spring and earlysummer months for the school year beginning that fall. A signed enrollmentcontract must be received for each student 18 years of age or younger. Nostudent may apply if any member of his or her family has an outstanding balancewith the School.TUITION: Students generally enroll for a full 30-week academic year ofindividual and/or class instrumental or vocal instruction, commencing inSeptember 2014. Tuition is payable to the School in full by September 1, 2014(except if stated otherwise in the contract); or families may pay in installments.Under our installment plan, 50% tuition is payable by September 1 (or the datestated in the contract), and 50% by December 1. For signed contracts due afterSeptember 1, 2014, 50% tuition is due prior to the student’s first lesson or classand 50% is due by December 1, 2014. Signed contracts must accompany theinitial tuition payment.WITHDRAWALS AND REFUNDS: Written notification of withdrawal andrequest for refund must be given to the Director of Instrumental and VocalPrograms and Registrar. Informing the teacher, either in writing or verbally, ofintent to withdraw—or absenteeism—is not considered notice of withdrawal.Refunds for withdrawals will be made when written notification is received, asfollows:Individual Instrument and Vocal Instruction:• 14 days or more before the first lesson or class, tuition paid will berefunded minus a $100 withdrawal fee.• Less than 14 days before the first lesson or class, a $200 withdrawal fee willbe charged.• On the day of or after the first lesson or class, but before the day of thesecond lesson, the student will be charged 10% of the annual tuition.• After the second lesson but before the day of the third lesson, the studentwill be charged 20% of the annual tuition.• After the third lesson, but before the day of the fourth lesson, the studentwill be charged 30% of the annual tuition.• After the fourth lesson, but before the day of the fifth lesson, the studentwill be charged 50% of the annual tuition.• After the fifth lesson the student will be charged 100% of the annual tuition.• There is no tuition refund for students who enrolled after the school yearstarted and received prorated tuitions.Class-Only Instruction:• 14 days or more before the first class, tuition paid will be refunded minus a$100 withdrawal fee.• Less than 14 days before the first class, a $125 withdrawal fee will becharged.• On the day of or after the first class, but before the day of the second class,the student will be charged 15% of the annual tuition.• After the second class but before the day of the third class, the student willbe charged 20% of the annual tuition.• After the third class, but before the day of the fourth class, the student willbe charged 30% of the annual tuition.• After the fourth class, but before the day of the fifth class, the student willbe charged 50% of the annual tuition.• After the fifth class the student will be charged 100% of the annual tuition.• There is no tuition refund for students who enrolled after the school yearstarted and received prorated tuitions.Summer Music Institute:• See tuition, withdrawal and refund policies on application.Adult Department • 2014-2015Adult Individual Instruction; Ensemble Class Program; Chamber MusicProgram: Weekly Chamber Music CoachingsFEES: There is a non-refundable, non-deductible $60 application fee for AdultIndividual Instrument or Vocal Instruction, per student, per year. For olderadults (age 60 and over), there is a non-refundable, non-deductible $30 applicationfee for Adult Individual Instrument or Vocal Instruction, per student,per year. There is no application fee for the Adult Ensemble Class Program orChamber Music Program: Weekly Chamber Music Coachings.TUITION DISCOUNTS: Older adults (age 60 and over) receive a 15% tuitiondiscount off the cost of individual lessons. The older adult discount is not applicableto group instruction.ENROLLMENT CONTRACT: Students may enroll either on a per semesterbasis, or for the full school year of individual instrumental or vocal instructionor classes commencing in September 2014. A signed enrollment contract mustbe received for each adult student enrolled in individual instrumental or vocalinstruction. Adult students acknowledge their obligation to pay the tuition asspecified in the contract by the due date(s) set forth in the contract. No studentmay apply if any member of his or her family has an outstanding balance withthe School.TUITION: Diller-Quaile’s school year is a 30-week program. A semester is 15weeks in length. If enrolling for the full school year, the first half of tuitionis due on September 12, 2014 (or at time of registration if registering afterSeptember 12) and the second half is due on January 10, 2015. If enrolling ona semester basis, tuition is due in advance of each semester—tuition for thefirst semester is due September 12, 2014; tuition for the second semester isdue January 10, 2015.Tuition is prorated for students enrolling after the semester or school year hasstarted. If a student enrolls for more than 15 weeks of lessons or classes afterthe first week of lessons/classes has begun but before January 10, 2015, tuitionis payable in two equal payments. The first half of tuition is due prior to thefirst lesson/class, and the second half is due on January 10, 2015. If a studentenrolls after January 10, 2015, then the total prorated tuition is due prior to thefirst lesson/class.WITHDRAWALS AND REFUNDS: Written notification of withdrawal andrequest for refund must be given to both the Instructor and Registrar. Informingonly the Instructor, either in writing or verbally, of intent to withdraw—orabsenteeism—is not considered notice of withdrawal. Refunds for withdrawalswill be made when written notification is received, as follows:Adult Individual Instrument and Vocal Instruction, Full Year Enrollment,Lesson-Only Registration:• 14 days or more before the first lesson, tuition paid will be refunded minusa $100 withdrawal fee.• Less than 14 days before the first lesson, a $200 withdrawal fee will becharged.• On the day of or after the first lesson, but before the day of the secondlesson, the student will be charged 15% of the annual tuition.• After the second lesson but before the day of the third lesson, the studentwill be charged 20% of the annual tuition.• After the third lesson, but before the day of the fourth lesson, the studentwill be charged 30% of the annual tuition.• After the fourth lesson, but before the day of the fifth lesson, the studentwill be charged 50% of the annual tuition.• After the fifth lesson the student will be charged 100% of the annual tuition.• There is no tuition refund for students who enrolled after the school yearstarted and received prorated tuitions.Adult Individual Instrument and Vocal Instruction, Semester Enrollment,Lesson-Only Registration:• 14 days or more before the first lesson of the semester, tuition paid will berefunded minus a $100 withdrawal fee.• Less than 14 days before the first lesson, a $125 withdrawal fee will becharged.• On the day of or after the first lesson of the semester, but before the dayof the fourth lesson, the student will be charged a pro-rated tuition, and a$125 withdrawal fee.• After the fourth lesson the student will be charged 100% of the semester’stuition.• There is no tuition refund for students who enrolled after the semesterstarted and received prorated tuitions.34 35

POLICIES AND INFORMATIONPrimary address, phone numbers, and email addresses will be usedfor class lists and school communication purposes unless we arenotified in writing to the contrary.The Diller-Quaile School of Music, Inc.24 East 95 th Street, New York, NY 10128212-369-1484 www.diller-quaile.orgAdult Ensemble Class Program;Chamber Music Program: Weekly Chamber Music CoachingsFull Year (30 weeks) and Semester Enrollment (15 weeks):• 14 days or more before the first class, tuition paid will be refunded minus a$100 withdrawal fee.• Less than 14 days before the first class, a $100 withdrawal fee will becharged.• On the day of or after the first class, but before the day of the fourth class,the student will be charged a pro-rated tuition, and a $100 withdrawal fee.• After the fourth class, but before the day of the sixteenth class, the studentwill be charged 50% of the annual tuition.• If a student is enrolled for the full school year and notification is receivedon the day of or after the sixteenth class, the student will be charged 100%of the annual tuition.• There is no tuition refund for students who enrolled in ensemble classesafter the school year started and received prorated tuitions.ADULT CHAMBER MUSIC PROGRAM:WEEKEND CHAMBER MUSIC WORKSHOPS • 2014-2015REGISTRATION: Adults must register and submit payment at least 21 days ormore before the date of the workshop. No late registration will be accepted.An email to the Program Director stating intention to participate in a specificworkshop constitutes registration for this program.WITHDRAWALS AND REFUNDS: Written notification of withdrawal andrequest for refund must be received by the Program Director at least 21 daysor more prior to the date of the workshop. A full refund will be issued only ifnotification is received at least 21 days prior to the date of the workshop.TEACHER TRAINING AND PROFESSIONALDEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT • 2014-2015Elements of Music: An Approach to Pedagogy and Piano PedagogyFEES: There is a non-refundable, non-deductible $60 application fee perstudent, per year.TUITION: Students enroll for a full school year of classes commencing inSeptember 2014. Diller-Quaile’s school year is a 30-week program. No studentmay apply if any member of his or her family has an outstanding balance withthe School. Tuition is paid to the School in two equal payments. The first halfof tuition is due on September 12, 2014 and the second half is due on January10, 2015. If a student has registered after August 15, but before the first weekof classes, the first half of tuition is due by the first class and the second half oftuition is due on January 10, 2015.Tuition is prorated for students enrolling after the school year has started.Tuition is payable in two equal payments. The first half of tuition is due priorto the first class, and the second half is due on January 10, 2015. If a studentenrolls after January 10, 2015, then the total prorated tuition is due prior tothe first class.WITHDRAWALS AND REFUNDS: Informing the Instructor of intent towithdraw—or absenteeism—is not considered notice of withdrawal. Writtennotification of withdrawal and request for refund must be given to both theInstructor and Registrar. Refunds for withdrawals will be made when writtennotification is received, as follows:• 14 days or more before the first class, then 100% of the tuition is refunded.• Less than 14 days before the first class, a $100 withdrawal fee will becharged.• On the day of or after the first class, but before the fourth class, the studentwill be charged a pro-rated tuition, and a $100 withdrawal fee.• After the fourth class, but before the day of the sixteenth class, the studentwill be charged 50% of the annual tuition.• On or after the sixteenth class (the start of the second semester), the studentwill be charged 100% of the annual tuition.The Dalcroze Program at Diller-QuaileFEES: There is a non-refundable, non-deductible $60 application fee perstudent, per year.ENROLLMENT: Students enroll in Dalcroze classes on a per semester basis. Asemester is 15 weeks in length. No student may apply if any member of his orher family has an outstanding balance with the School.TUITION: Full tuition is due to Diller-Quaile prior to the first class of thesemester. Tuition is prorated for students who enroll after the semester hasstarted and is due prior to the first class attended.WITHDRAWALS AND REFUNDS: Written notification of withdrawal andrequest for refund must be given to both the Instructor and Registrar. Informingonly the Instructor, either in writing or verbally, of intent to withdraw—orabsenteeism—is not considered notice of withdrawal.Refunds for withdrawals will be made when written notification is received, asfollows:• 14 days or more before the first class of the semester, then 100% of thetuition is refunded.• Less than 14 days before the first class, a $100 withdrawal fee will becharged.• On the day of or after the first class of the semester, but before the fourthclass, the student will be charged a pro-rated tuition, and a $100 withdrawalfee.• After the fourth class, the student will be charged 100% of the semester’stuition.• There is no tuition refund for students who enrolled after the semesterstarted and received prorated tuitions.Alexander TechniqueFEE: There is a non-refundable, non-deductible $60 application fee perstudent, per year.ENROLLMENT CONTRACT: Students enroll in Alexander Technique lessonson a per semester basis. A semester is 15 weeks in length. A signed enrollmentcontract must be received for each adult student enrolled in AlexanderTechnique instruction. No student may apply if any member of his or her familyhas an outstanding balance with the School.TUITION: Students acknowledge their obligation to pay the tuition as specifiedin the contract by the due date(s) set forth in the contract. Tuition is due toDiller-Quaile prior to the first lesson of the semester. Tuition is prorated forstudents who enroll after the semester has started and is due prior to the firstlesson.WITHDRAWALS AND REFUNDS: Written notification of withdrawal andrequest for refund must be given to both the Instructor and Registrar. Informingonly the Instructor, either in writing or verbally, of intent to withdraw—orabsenteeism—is not considered notice of withdrawal.Refunds for withdrawals will be made when written notification is received, asfollows:• 14 days or more before the first lesson of the semester, then 100% of thetuition is refunded.• Less than 14 days before the first lesson, a $100 withdrawal fee will becharged.• On the day of or after the first lesson of the semester, but before thefourth lesson, the student will be charged a pro-rated tuition, and a $100withdrawal fee.• After the fourth lesson, but before the fifteenth lesson, the student will becharged 100% of the semester’s tuition.• There is no tuition refund for students who enrolled after the semesterstarted and received prorated tuitions.Early Childhood Music, Level I (101/501) and Level II (102)(Teacher Training Courses)FEES: Students enroll in Early Childhood Music, Level I (101/501) and LevelII (102) classes on a per semester basis. A semester is 15 weeks in length. Amaterials fee is charged on a semester basis and is due to Diller-Quaile within30 days after the first class of the semester.WITHDRAWALS AND REFUNDS: Written notification of withdrawal andrequest for refund must be given to both the Instructor and Registrar. Informingonly the Instructor, either in writing or verbally, of intent to withdraw—orabsenteeism—is not considered notice of withdrawal. Refund of the materialsfee paid to Diller-Quaile can only occur if the materials have been returned tothe Instructor.Student’s Last Name2014-2015 Application FormComplete one (1) form per student. For additional forms, please photocopy or download from www.diller-quaile.org.First NameDate of Birth (under 18 yrs.)_____/_____/_____ Age as of Sept. 1, 2014 Grade as of Sept. 2014 Academic SchoolStudent is: ☐ RETURNINGPARENT/GUARDIAN #1☐ NEW ☐ 60 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER (For Individual Instruction Discount)Relationship to StudentPrimary Address Apt. # City ST ZipHome Phone Cell Phone Email AddressEmployerEmployer AddressPARENT/GUARDIAN #2Job TitleWork PhoneRelationship to StudentAlternate Address (if different from above) Apt. # City ST ZipHome Phone Cell Phone Email AddressEmployerEmployer AddressJob TitleWork PhoneSend billing statements to: ☐ Primary Address OR ☐ Alternate Address OR ☐ OtherSend school mailings to: ☐ Primary Address OR ☐ Alternate Address OR ☐ OtherPreferred salutation for class lists/school mailings (Mr. & Mrs., Mr., Ms., etc.):Is applicant a sibling/relative of current/former student? ☐ No ☐ Yes, Student Name RelationshipHow did you hear about Diller-Quaile?FINANCIAL AID: Would you like to apply for need-based financial aid? ☐ No ☐ YesEARLY CHILDHOOD Group CLASSES(3 months – 6 years of age)$60 application fee requiredList Preferred Classes by Section Number:1 st Choice 2 nd Choice 3 rd ChoiceWill you accept any age-appropriate class available? ☐ Yes ☐ NoPrimary language your child hears/speaks at home:____________________________________________________________Is there anything you would like to share that would be helpful inmaking an appropriate class assignment for your child?____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Comments/Special Requests:________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________☐ Male ☐ FemaleINSTRUMENT & VOICE STUDY(Youth, Teens, and Adults)$60 application fee requiredInstrument/Weekly ClassSecondary InstrumentCurrent Lesson LengthPreferred Lesson LengthAdults Only: ☐ Fall Semester ☐ Spring Semester ☐ BothList the earliest start time and latest end time for each day:MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAYFrom: From: From: From: From: From:To: To: To: To: To: To:All school-age students in the Instrumental and Vocal Department will beassigned a Musicianship Class based on grade and level.Academic School Dismissal TimeEarly or late dismissal day and time (if applicable)PLEASE NOTE INTEREST HERE:☐ Repertoire Class ☐ Orchestra ☐☐ Chamber Ensemble ☐ Chorus/Vocal Ensemble36 37

ADULT Ensemble Class program &Chamber music ProgramNo application fee requiredChamber Orchestra ☐ Fall ☐ Spring ☐ BothInstrumentRecorder Consort ☐ Fall ☐ Spring ☐ BothVocal Ensemble ☐ Fall ☐ Spring ☐ BothWeekly Chamber Music Coachings ☐ Fall ☐ Spring ☐ BothInstrumentWeekend Chamber Music Workshops (5x per year)InstrumentWorkshop Date(s)TEACHER TRAINING &PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT$60 application fee requiredTHE DALCROZE PROGRAM AT DILLER-QUAILECore Subjects: Eurhythmics, Solfège, ImprovisationBeginning-Intermediate Level☐ Fall ☐ Spring ☐ BothDalcroze Methodology: Principles and PracticesPedagogy and Observation of Children’s Classeswith Practice Teaching☐ Fall ☐ Spring ☐ Both☐ Piano Pedagogy☐ Elements of Music: An Approach to Pedagogy☐ Alexander TechniquePrimary Primary address, address, phone phone numbers, numbers, and email and addresses email addresses will be will used be usedThe Diller-Quaile School of Music, Inc.for class for class lists and lists school and school communication purposes purposes unless unless we are we are24 24 East 95 95 th Street, New York, NY 10128notified notified in writing in writing to the to contrary. the contrary.212-369-1484 www.diller-quaile.orgHigh School certificate program2014-2015 Application FormCompleteCompleteoneone(1) form(1) formperperstudent.student.For additionalFor additionalforms,forms,pleasepleasephotocopyphotocopyor downloador downloadfrom www.diller-quaile.org.from www.diller-quaile.org.☐ Male ☐ FemaleStudent’s Last NameFirst NameStudent’s Last NameFirst NameDate of Birth (under 18 yrs.) _____/_____/_____ Age as of Sept. 1, 2011 Grade as of Sept. 2011 Student is: ☐ RETURNING ☐ NEW☐ Male ☐ Female Date of Birth (under 18 yrs.)_____/_____/_____ Age as of Sept. 1, 2014 Grade as of Sept. 2014Primary Student Instrument is: ☐ RETURNING HSCP ☐ NEW HSCP Secondary APPLICANT InstrumentPreferred Primary Audition Instrument Date(s): Please indicate your order of preference. Secondary InstrumentI hereby make application for my admission/my child’s admission to The Diller-Quaile School of Music. If required, I enclose anon-refundable, non-deductible application fee of $60 (check or money order only). I understand that incomplete applications orapplications without the necessary fee of $60 will not be processed. I have read and agree to the School’s tuition and paymentpolicies (as presented in the Catalog and at www.diller-quaile.org) and agree to all its terms.XREQUIRED Signature of Adult Student, Parent, or GuardianThe Diller-Quaile School of Music admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or any othercharacteristic protected by law to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the Schooland the School does not discriminate on any such basis in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship program,and/or any other school program.DatePreferred Audition Date(s): Please indicate your order of preference.☐ Saturday, May 21, 2011 ☐ Friday, June 10, 2011 ☐ September 2011 (dates to be announced)☐ Friday, June 6, 2014 ☐ Saturday, June 7, 2014 ☐ September 2014 (dates to be announced)PARENT/GUARDIAN #1Relationship to StudentPARENT/GUARDIAN #1Primary Address CityRelationship to StudentST ZipPrimary AddressHome PhoneApt. #Cell PhoneCityEmail AddressST ZipHome PhoneEmployerCell Phone Email AddressJob TitleEmployerEmployerAddressWork PhoneJob TitleSCHOOL USE ONLY App. Fee Received by Date Check # Amount $Employer AddressWork PhoneEC Class # Less./Teach. Day Time to RoomClass-Code Day Time 30 ☐ 45 ☐ 60 ☐ Lesson ☐Class-Code Day Time Core ☐ Full ☐ Ext ☐ Class ☐Class-Code Day Time P ☐ S ☐ V ☐ W ☐ G ☐ PC ☐Class-Code Day Time Ad +1 ☐ Ad +2 ☐Class ☐Billing InformationPARENT/GUARDIAN #2Relationship to StudentPARENT/GUARDIAN #2Relationship to StudentAlternate Address (if different from above) City ST ZipAlternate Address (if different from above) Apt. # City ST ZipHome Phone Cell Phone Email AddressHome Phone Cell Phone Email AddressEmployerJob TitleEmployerJob TitleEmployer AddressWork PhoneStart Date/30 WeeksEmployer AddressWork PhoneTuition Rate $ Scholarship $ Total Due $Received by Date Check # Tuition $A) Registered in DQDB ☐ Student billing ☐ B) Scheduled in DQDB ☐ Student billing ☐Date by Date bySend billing statements to: ☐ Primary Address OR ☐ Alternate AddressSend billing statements to: ☐ Primary Address OR ☐ Alternate Address OR ☐ OtherSend school mailings to: ☐ Primary Address OR ☐ Alternate AddressSend school mailings to: ☐ Primary Address OR ☐ Alternate Address OR ☐ OtherHow would you prefer to have your mailed addressed?Preferred salutation for class lists/school mailings (Mr. & Mrs., Mr., Ms., etc.):Would you like to receive information about financial aid? ☐ No ☐ YesHow did you hear about Diller-Quaile?How did you hear about Diller-Quaile?FINANCIAL AID: Would you like to apply for need-based financial aid? ☐ No ☐ Yes38 39

NEW APPLICANTS - Please complete the following in full.Primary Instrument Years of Study Current TeacherAudition Repertoire 1. 2.Secondary Instrument Years of Study Current TeacherAudition Repertoire 1. 2.Please list your previous music study here. Note instruments studied and how long, teachers, ensemble experience, etc.ALL APPLICANTS - Please complete the following in full.Please list the earliest possible arrival time for each day for the academic year. HSCP classes are often held into the evening. Final decisions regardingadmission and appropriate class placement are at the discretion of the School.Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday SaturdayFrom: From: From: From: From: From:To: To: To: To: To: To:Academic SchoolDismissal TimeIf you have early or late dismissal from school, please note the day and timeDiller-Quaile is not able to make schedule changes to accommodate activities scheduled outside of the HSCP.I hereby make application for my child’s admission to The Diller-Quaile School of Music. I enclose a non-refundable, non-deductibleapplication fee of $60 (check or money order only). I understand that incomplete applications or applications without the necessaryfee of $60 will not be processed. I have read and agree to the School’s tuition and payment policies (as presented in the Catalogand at www.diller-quaile.org) and agree to all its terms.XREQUIRED Signature of Parent or GuardianDateThe Diller-Quaile School of Music admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or any othercharacteristic protected by law to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the School andthe School does not discriminate on any such basis in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship program, and/orany other school program.FOR SCHOOL USE ONLY App. Fee Received by Date Check # Amount $Audition DateNotificationLesson Instructor Day Time to RoomCertificate Musicianship Class-Code Day Time RoomRepertoire Class-Code Day Time RoomEnsemble Class-Code Day Time RoomEnsemble Class-Code Day Time RoomClass-Code Day Time Room/30 Weeks Tuition Rate $ Scholarship $ Total Due $Received by Date Check # Tuition $A) Registered in DQDB ☐ Student billing ☐ B) Scheduled in DQDB ☐ Student billing ☐Date by Date byThe Diller-Quaile School of Music24 East 95th Street, New York, NY 10128 • phone 212-369-1484 • fax 212-369-1483www.diller-quaile.org40

The Diller-QuaileSchool of Music24 East 95th Street, New York, NY 10128