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Music Education
North Adams, MA
News
Duchess Of Kent Dies, Oldest Member Of Britain's Royal Family
A quiet force in royal life and a champion of young musicians, Katharine, Duchess of Kent has died, Buckingham Palace announced. At age 92, she was the oldest member of Britain’s royal family, and familiar to millions for her decades at Wimbledon. "It is with deep sorrow that Buckingham Palace announces the death of Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Kent," the palace said in a statement on Friday, Sept. 5. "Her Royal Highness passed away peacefully last night at Kensington Palace, surrounded by her family." The statement noted that King Charles, Queen Camilla and other members of the…
Clifton-Fairfax Station, VA
Police & Fire
Virginia Real Estate Agent, Former Firefighter Charged In Child Sex Abuse Case: Police
A man of many talents is behind bars after allegedly having inappropriate contact with minors over the course of at least two decades, according to authorities. Christopher Dudley, 46, of Fairfax, was arrested on Wednesday, July 24, and charged with eight counts of aggravated sexual battery and eight counts of indecent liberties by a custodian, the Fairfax County Police Department announced Monday, July 28. Police say detectives with the department’s Child Abuse Squad launched the investigation after a July 15 referral from Child Protective Services, which alleged Dudley had inappropriately…
Albany, NY
News
NY's Chuck Mangione, Jazz Star, 'King Of The Hill' Recurring Guest, Dies
An iconic jazz musician has died in his upstate New York home, according to reports. Chuck Mangione died on Tuesday, July 22, according to a family statement. The 84-year-old's death was first reported by the Democrat & Chronicle, a newspaper in his hometown of Rochester, NY. Mangione's family said he "peacefully passed away in his sleep" at his Rochester home. He was most well-known for the song "Feels So Good," along with the 1977 album with the same name. The flugelhorn and trumpet player was born on Friday, Nov. 29, 1940. He began music lessons at age 8 and play…
Elkton, MD
Obituaries
Beloved Music Teacher Mathew Price Mourned In Maryland: ‘Beautiful Soul With A Beautiful Voice'
Mathew Passarelli Price wasn’t just a music teacher—he was music. A gifted baritone, passionate educator, and joyful spirit, the 25-year-old Maryland native filled classrooms, churches, and concert halls with harmony, heart, and hope. Price, a cherished choir director at North County High School in Anne Arundel County, died unexpectedly on July 1, leaving behind a devastated community of students, colleagues, family, and friends. A GoFundMe campaign has been launched by his sister to help lay him to rest after the family suffered unimaginable loss in recent years. “Mathew was …
Harrison, NY
Obituaries
Wayne Kellogg, Former Longtime Harrison High School Music Teacher, 93
Wayne A. Kellogg, 93, formerly of Hannibal passed away December 15, 2024, after a long illness at Seneca Hill Manor after residing at The Gardens in Oswego. He was born in Hannibal, NY to the late Howard and Gertrude Kellogg. Wayne held a lifelong love of music. During his time in high school, he played in several bands and orchestras, entertaining all over the area. He proudly served in the Army from 1952 to 1954, where he played with the USO entertaining fellow service members. A patron of the arts, while he lived in White Plains, Wayne held season tickets for the NYC Opera and Ballet…
Red Hook, NY
News
Man Charged With Criminally Negligent Homicide In Fatal Red Hook Route 9 Crash
A 40-year-old Hudson Valley man has been charged with alleged criminally negligent homicide following a fatal incident that claimed the life of Bard graduate Linh Hong Nguyen. Dutchess County District Attorney Anthony Parisi said Rohan Patrick, of Poughkeepsie, faces charges related to the death of Linh Hong Nguyen on Saturday, May 25. Related: Bard Grad, Runover, Killed On Red Hood Sidewalk The tragedy occurred in Dutchess County at 10:25 p.m. along Route 9 in Red Hook when Patrick allegedly drove his vehicle in a manner that led to Nguyen's death, the DA said. "This t…
Glen Cove, NY
Lifestyle
Finding Her 'Voice': Glen Cove Native Turns Chairs On Popular TV Show
It took just three seconds for New York native Shye Roberts to get Gwen Stefani to hit that red button. The 17-year-old, originally from Long Island’s Glen Cove, ultimately convinced all four coaches to turn their chairs during her blind audition on NBC’s “The Voice,” in an episode that aired Tuesday, Oct. 8. Performing Five for Fighting’s 2001 hit, “Superman,” Roberts had both Stefani and Reba McEntire up on their feet in applause before the coaches made their cases, each pleading for the vocal powerhouse to join their team. “Wow. Your voice is like butter,” McEntire said. “It is just so …
White Plains, NY
Schools
These Westchester School Districts Named Best Communities For Music Education
Several school districts in Westchester and Putnam counties are being recognized as amongst the best in the entire nation for music education. A total of 10 school districts across both counties have been named winners of the Best Communities for Music Education Award for 2024 by the NAMM Foundation. These districts are some of only 975 across the country to receive the award, which recognizes "outstanding" efforts from teachers, administrators, parents, students, and community leaders who make sure students can include music as part of their education, according to th…
Rivertowns, NY
Schools
Westchester School District Earns Best Community For Music Education Award
A school district in Westchester has been recognized as one of the best in the country for its dedication to music education, officials announced. The Irvington Union Free School District has been named a winner of the Best Communities for Music Education Award for 2024 by the NAMM Foundation, district officials announced on Tuesday, April 9. The district is one of only 975 school districts nationwide to receive the award and one of six in Westchester, officials added. The award recognizes "outstanding" efforts from teachers, administrators, parents, students, and community lea…
Massapequa, NY
Schools
Dozens Of LI Schools Recognized For Music Excellence
Out of the 975 districts across the nation honored for having outstanding music education programs, approximately 60 Long Island were selected and bestowed with the award. Dozens of school districts on Long Island were awarded by the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation for having the Best Community For Music Education (BCME). Now in its 25th year, the foundation’s BCME award “celebrates outstanding efforts by teachers, administrators, parents, students and community leaders who have made music education part of a well-rounded education.” Nine hundred and seventy-five school…
Hartford, CT
Obituaries
Beloved CT Music School Founder Dies At 57: 'Ever Positive, Always Hopeful'
A beloved Connecticut music school founder who spent decades sharing his passion with his students is being remembered for his always positive nature and endless talent. Thomas “Tom” Deffenbaugh, who began the Summit Music School in Manchester at 421 Main St., died on Thursday, March 7 at the age of 57 after a brave fight against cancer, according to his obituary. Deffenbaugh was known for pouring his "heart and soul" into the school for the last 25 years, his obituary said. Born in Michigan in 1966, Deffenbaugh eventually moved to Connecticut in 1990 and worked as an edit…
Fairfax, VA
News
Virginia Music Teacher Wins Grammy Award
A Virginia music teacher and orchestra leader has won the 2024 Grammy Music Educator Award. Annie Ray, who is Annandale High School's orchestra director and performing arts department chair, advocates for universal access to quality music education, and has developed creative opportunities to make music accessible to students of all demographics, according to a write-up on the Grammy website. Annie Ray Provided by the Recording Academy Ray is a mom of two who lives in Arlington, and was up against nine other nominees. She received the award during the Recording Academy's S…
Bedford, NY
Schools
Fox Lane HS Senior Ranked Top Cellist In New York State: 'Incredibly Proud'
A high school senior from Northern Westchester has earned state-wide recognition for her musical chops. Cameron Bly, a senior at Fox Lane High School in Bedford, won the principal cellist seat at the All-State Orchestra Winter Conference held in Rochester by the New York State School Music Association, Bedford Central School District officials announced on Wednesday, Dec. 6. This win officially names Bly as the top-ranking cellist in the state of New York, according to the district. "We are incredibly proud of this accomplishment!" district officials said.
Lower Merion-Narberth, PA
Obituaries
Popular Pennsylvania Band Director Dies Suddenly In Virginia
Rees Llewellyn, a Pennsylvania native and former school music instructor in communities across the state, died on Wednesday night, Nov. 8, according to a former colleague. Llewellyn, most recently of Fairfax, Virginia, was the former high school band director at Camp Hill High School and Springfield Township High School in Montgomery County, his social media profiles show. "It is with a heavy heart to break this news to you on Facebook — I thought you needed to know. Rees Llewellyn passed away yesterday," his former Camp Hill co-director Barbara Kauffman wrote in a gro…
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Schools
Death Of Passionate North Jersey Music Teacher At 38 Prompts Outpour Of Scholarship Donations
Scholarship funds and tributes are pouring in on behalf of a passionate North Jersey music teacher and mother following her tragic passing at age 38. Meredith Sullivan Boyan, of New Vernon, died Thursday, August 10, leaving a legacy of “strength and courage,” her obituary says. Born in New Brunswick, Meredith was raised in Somerville and attended Somerville High School, where she participated in jazz, concert, and marching bands, as well as theater, and chorus before graduating in 2003. She went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in music education from the Mason Gross School of the Arts at Ru…
Massapequa, NY
Obituaries
Community Pays Tribute To Beloved Teacher From Babylon Who Died At Age 49
A Long Island community is in mourning after losing a beloved music educator, friend, and mother. Deborah Stehlik, aged 49, of Babylon, died peacefully on Wednesday, June 7, according to her obituary. She was born and raised in Bethpage, where she spent the last 25 years leaving her mark on the community. Having received both her undergraduate and master's degrees in music education from CW Post Campus of Long Island University (now known as LIU Post), Deborah wore many hats as an educator. She taught all over Nassau County, including at Hofstra University (where she also received an ad…
Brentwood, NY
Schools
Best Music Education: 60 Long Island Districts Recognized For Excellence
Out of just 830 districts across the nation, 60 local districts have been selected as the stars of the show. Dozens of Long Island districts have been awarded by the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation for having the Best Community For Music Education (BCME). The program, which is now in its 24th year, recognizes “outstanding efforts by teachers, administrators, parents, students, and community leaders and their support for music education as part of a well-rounded education for all children,” according to the website. Only 830 school districts and 78 schools across 43 st…
Massapequa, NY
Obituaries
Memorial Services Set For Beloved Long Island Music Teacher Who Died At Age 83
Funeral arrangements have been announced for a beloved, longtime music teacher on Long Island. Lawrence Holdridge, of Amityville, died Tuesday, Feb. 7, at the age of 83 following a brief illness, according to his obituary. Visitations will be held from 2 to 4 p.m., and again from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 20 at Powell Funeral Home in Amityville. A graveside service is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 21 at Pinelawn Memorial Park in Farmingdale. Originally from Catskill in Greene County, Holdridge graduated from Ithaca College before earning his master’s degree in music educati…
Jersey City, NJ
Police & Fire
Jersey City Music Teacher Charged With Sexually Assaulting Male Student: Prosecutor
A Jersey City music teacher was arrested for sexually assaulting a male student, authorities said. David Musial, a 62-year-old city resident, abused the child from 2018 to 2022, beginning when the victim was 14 years old, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. The assaults occurred in Musial’s music studio on River Drive South in Jersey City, the prosecutor said. Musial was charged with aggravated sexual assault, sexual assault, aggravated criminal sexual assault, child endangerment and more.
Hampden-Silver Spring, PA
News
Rapper Wiz Khalifa Launches Depop Clothing Collab To Benefit Pittsburgh Schools
Rapper Wiz Khalifa, has dropped a custom clothing collaboration on Depop and all the money is going to benefit Pittsburgh Public Schools' music program. The “See You Again” rapper made the announcement in a video on his Twitter account on September 1. “Yo, what up, it’s your boy Wiz Khalifa, I just dropped new pieces in my Depop store,” he says in the video. “All the proceeds go to Pittsburgh Public Schools to fund the music programs.” “Thank you Wiz” the school district tweeted on Sept. 1, alongside a raised hand and head exploding emoticon. 🤯Thank you Wiz🙌🏽 https://t.co/UXHvxsX5cG …
Rye, NY
Obituaries
Rye Woman Who Was Highly-Regarded Educator, Musician Dies At Age 62
Maura Molloy’s life was defined by music. Now, the Westchester County educator and musician’s loved ones must rely on the many video recordings of her performances if they hope to again experience her bright, angelic singing voice. Molloy, of Rye, died at home Monday, Aug. 1, at the age of 62 following a “long and courageous battle with lung cancer,” according to her obituary. “Gracing this world with her presence” on June 18, 1960, Molloy was the oldest of seven children born to Joan and Joseph Molloy, her memorial said. She went on to graduate from the Annunciation School in 1974 and O…
Towson, MD
Police & Fire
Dead Baltimore County Music Teacher Was Recording People Without Their Knowledge: Police
Numerous of recordings taken of people without their knowledge were recovered from the home of a deceased Baltimore County music instructor, authorities said. Scott Tiemann, 46, taught music lessons at several schools in the area as well as at his Pikesville home up until his death, Baltimore County Police said. Tiemann was to have died by suicide, Fox Baltimore reports. Police did not reveal exactly if the recordings were of Tiemann's students, how many there were or detailed their content. Tiemann had been teaching in the Baltimore area since 1997, according to his obituar…
Columbia, MD
Police & Fire
Maryland Music Teacher Sexually Assaulted 12-Year-Old Student During Lessons: Police
A 30-year-old music teacher from Maryland has been arrested on accusations he sexually assaulted a then-12-year-old student for two years, authorities said. Priyant Sundas, 30, of Grosvenor Place, abused the student during one-on-one lessons at the at the Soundcheck Rock Academy, formerly known as the Columbia Rock School between 2018 and 2020, Howard County police said. After a detailed investigation, Sundas was arrested and is being held on no bond at the Howard County Detention Center, police said. Sundas was employed by the music school until 2020. Investigators believe there ma…
Hartford, CT
News
Vigil To Be Held For 'Teacher Of The Year' Killed In Motorcycle Crash
The Enfield community is gathering Sunday, Aug. 9, to hold a candlelight vigil for a local Teacher of the Year who died earlier this week in a motorcycle crash. Megan Arsenault, 37, is being mourned by the many people in the Enfield community whose lives she touched. “Meg Arsenault was an absolute cornerstone of our CLHS family and was taken way too soon,” said Jeff Larson, the high school’s principal. She was a music teacher at CREC Civic Leadership High School and a former U.S. *Army captain. She was the school’s Teacher of the Year, 2018-19. On Thursday, Aug. 6, at around 2:30 p.m., Ar…
Greenwich, CT
Schools
Here's Where To Sign Up For Piano Lessons If You Are An Essential Worker In Fairfield County
For those essential workers needing a creative outlet in Fairfield County, free piano lessons are about to begin. Did you know playing the piano takes away the pressures of daily life and can improve your mental health? So says research published by the National Institute of Health. A remote piano program for essential workers will begin this weekend, offered by a Greenwich-based nonprofit organization run by Fairfield County piano teacher Felicia Feng Zhang. Zhang is well known in the region as a piano educator and music advisor. She teaches piano through her school …
Greenwich, CT
Schools
Around Fairfield County Schools: Free Meals For Children, Band Learning From Best In Country
Staying home to stay safe is not easy if you're a band student so a local instructor thought of a way to kick it up in virtual learning. He asked members of the country's most prestigious marching bands to record themselves playing the same music his students were. The professional musicians belong to the President's Own United States Marines Band. Their instrumental recordings are ones and students were learning at Greenwich High School and have become 11 virtual masterclasses provided to all band students in the district. “There is nothing more powerful for a young musician than seei…
DV Plus - Westchester, NY
Schools
Around Westchester Schools: Zoom In For College Admission Chat, Music Program Hits High Notes
What now? many high schoolers and parents must be wondering about the college admissions process. A panel of experts will have answers in a Zoom discussion this month. An organization that helps students be ready, enroll in and complete college, Yonkers Partners In Education (YPIE) will host The College Landscape in the Time of COVID-19 on Tuesday, April 28 at noon. Underserved communities like Yonkers are being "hardest hit by the health crisis," according to YPIE, which partners with students to ensure they are ready for, enroll in and complete college. The video chat will provide …
DV Plus - Fairfield, CT
Schools
Treat Yourself To Midweek Night Of 100 Instruments On Fairfield County School Stage
Stressed? Tired? Tired of feeling stressed? Imagine this midweek pick-me-up. One hundred instrumentalists will perform a concert Wednesday, Feb. 5 at 7 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center at Greenwich High School. The musicians are fifth- and sixth-grade band students from across the Greenwich school district . They are Honor Band members and the event is an annual festival. The concert's guest conductors is longtime Fairfield County music educator Sal LaRusso. Each member of the large ensemble was nominated by their respective school's band teacher with selections based on their musical apt…
Paramus, NJ
Police & Fire
Emerson HS Music Teacher Who Fought In Korean War Found Dead Outside Westwood Home
A private cremation was planned this weekend for a popular retired Emerson High School music teacher and Korean War veteran whose body was found outside his Westwood apartment. Daniel Ludovici, 84, apparently was headed to the bathroom before dawn Monday when he either tripped or suffered a medical episode and went crashing through a window at the Coventry Square Apartments off Charles Street across Old Hook Road from Pascack Valley Medical Center, authorities said. The U.S. Army veteran was pronounced dead soon after. His apartment door was locked and there was no sign of foul play, poli…
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Schools
Bergen County Teens Fight To Keep Madison Church Music Director In Classroom
If not for Anna D'Achille, Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest would not have a men's choir. The women's choir that disbanded in 2017 would not have been reestablished. There would be no NVD District Vocal Music Day and the school productions of "Footloose" and "Mamma Mia!" would have been entirely different. So when it came to light that D'Achille -- a music director a the Presbyterian Church of Madison -- would not be returning to the high school for the 2019-20 year, many students and parents were heartbroken. More than 600 signatures were garnered on a Change.o…
Bergenfield, NJ
Obituaries
Beloved Bergenfield Music Teacher Helaine Mundt Pfeiffer, 78
Former Bergenfield music teacher Helaine “Leni” Mundt Pfeiffer died on Friday, March 22. She was 78 years old. A graduate of Hamilton High School (New York) and the Baldwin Wallace Conservatory of Music (Ohio), Leni pursued a career in music that led her back to Hamilton High School as a music teacher. She continued to teach in Bergenfield after her marriage to John Pfeiffer in 1982. Dedicated to and admired by her students, Leni extended her professional career by contributing her skills to orchestras in Cleveland as well as in Syracuse and Utica. Her annual selection to the P…
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