INSTRUMENT:  Oboe

NAME:  Mrs. Kathy Horein

PHONE:  656-3420

TEACHING LOCATION: Her home in Brownstown, PA

LESSON FEE:  $15.00 per 1/2 hour Ð summer only

TEACHING BACKGROUND:  Mrs. Horein teaches at Lancaster Country Day and performs with the York Symphony.  She is a former member of the Harrisburg and Lancaster Symphonies as well as the Lancaster Opera Company.  Mrs. Horein did her undergraduate study at Ball State University and received her Master of Arts from West Chester University.

 

 

INSTRUMENT:  Oboe, Bassoon

NAME:  Mrs. Kirstin Gordon

PHONE:  610-777-7406

TEACHING LOCATION: Her home in Mohnton (20 minutes from New Holland)

LESSON FEE:  $15.00 per 1/2 hour

TEACHING BACKGROUND:  Mrs Gordon joined the Millersville University faculty in 2000 as their oboe and bassoon professor, and has been professor of oboe at York College since 1999.  She is currently a member of the York Symphony Orchestra, Reading Pops Orchestra, Keystone Winds, The Silverwood Trio, and New Holland Band.  In 1997 she earned her B.S. in Education and Oboe Performance from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and in 1999 she graduated summa cum laude from Michigan State University.  She has been a featured soloist with the Johnstown Symphony, IUP Orchestra, New Holland Band, Garden Spot High School Band, and the Lyric Band of Hanover.  Recently, Mrs Gordon had students selected for District and Regional Band.  She is also a graduate of Garden Spot High School and former student of Mrs. Schoener!

 

 

INSTRUMENT:  Oboe, Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone,Bassoon, Piano

NAME:  Ms. Carolyn Englert

PHONE:  717-336-0662

TEACHING LOCATION: Her home in Stevens, PA

LESSON FEE:  45 minute lessons/ 4 lessons@$21.00 = $84.00

TEACHING BACKGROUND:  Ms. Englert has a Masters of Music and Performance from the Eastman School of Music and is active as a soloist, recitalist, and clinician in New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Vermont, and New Jersey.  She is a former member of the Erie (PA) Philharmonic, Erie Chamber Orchestra, Erie Concert Band, and founder/director of the Cambridge Chamber Players.  Ms. Englert is a member of the Music Teachers National Association and tries to offer performance opportunities (recitals, festivals, competitions, workshops) to all of her students when they are ready. 

 

INSTRUMENT:  Flute

NAME:  Mr. Joel Behrens

PHONE:  872-4022

TEACHING LOCATION:  Garden Spot High School

LESSON FEE:  $15.00 per 1/2 hour

TEACHING BACKGROUND:  Mr. Behrens is the Professor of Flute at Millersville University since 1981.  For over 20 years he was a member and principle flutist of the Harrisburg Symphony, Assistant Director and principle flutist of the Harrisburg City Band, Principle flutist of the 553rd Air Force National Guard Band and a former member and section leader of the United States Military Academy Band at West Point.  Over two hundred of his students (including Mrs. Schoener) have been selected to perform in Pennsylvania District, Regional, and State Bands and Orchestras. He teaches students from beginning to advanced levels.

 

INSTRUMENT:  Flute

NAME:  Mrs. Lana Behrens

PHONE:  872-4022

TEACHING LOCATION:  Garden Spot High School

LESSON FEE:  $15.00 per 1/2 hour

TEACHING BACKGROUND: Mrs. Behrens graduated from Millersville University where she received a degree in Performance/Pedogogy.  She is presently doing graduate work at the University of Maryland in Flute Performance.  Currently she is an adjunct Professor of Flute at Millersville University and Shippensburg University and was director of the Lancaster Mennonite High School Flute Choir.  She is the resident flute teacher of the Lancaster Conservatory. A former member of the Allentown Band, Mrs. Behrens has also been principle flutist of the Harrisburg City Band and the Lancaster Opera Company.  Her students have received music scholarships at various colleges and have been selected for district and county band festivals.  Mrs. Behrens teaches students from beginning to advanced levels.

 

INSTRUMENT:  Flute

NAME:  Ms. Beth Shirk

PHONE:  (610) 286-7597

TEACHING LOCATION:  Her home in Churchtown

LESSON FEE:  $15.00 per 1/2 hour

TEACHING BACKGROUND: Ms. Shirk has a degree in Music Education from Philadelphia Biblical University, as well as a masterÕs degree in Flute Performance from West Chester University. She is principal flutist with the New Holland Band, and has been featured as a soloist with them.  Ms. Shirk has performed in master classes with Dr. William Montgomery at the University of Maryland, and with renowned flutists William Bennett and Gary Schocker.  Currently a student of flutist/composer Gary Schocker. Ms. Shirk maintains a flute studio out of her home near Churchtown and regularly directs solo and ensemble performances with her students.

INSTRUMENT:  Flute & Piano

NAME:  Mrs. Janet Fitz

PHONE:  733-6508

TEACHING LOCATION:  Her home in Ephrata

LESSON FEE:  $15.00 per 1/2 hour

TEACHING BACKGROUND:  Mrs. Fitz graduated from West Chester University with a B.S. in Music Education.  She majored in piano and voice with a minor in percussion.  Mrs. Fitz has taught public school music and beginning band in Delaware, New Jersey, and Virginia for seven years.

 

INSTRUMENT:  Clarinet & Piano

NAME:  Mrs. Suzanne (Weaver) Haddon

PHONE:  717-284-6926

TEACHING LOCATION:  G.S.H.S. Music Department

LESSON FEE:  $14.00 per 1/2 hour

TEACHING BACKGROUND:  Mrs. Haddon has a B.S. in Music Education from West Chester University and has done graduate work at Villanova University.  She has been a private instructor at Garden Spot High School for the past 20 years.  She has taught instrumental music at Lancaster Mennonite High, Locust Grove Mennonite and most recently at Lancaster Christian School.  She plays clarinet in the New Holland Band and at church.

 

INSTRUMENT:  Clarinet, Saxophone, Flute

NAME:  Mrs. Faith Shiffer

PHONE:  336-8876

TEACHING LOCATION:  BeamÕs Music Store - Ephrata

LESSON FEE:  $15.00 per 1/2 hour

TEACHING BACKGROUND:  Mrs. Shiffer has a B.M. in Clarinet Performance from Millikin University in Decatur, IL.  She also has a Master of Music in Clarinet Performance from the University of Northern Colorado. Mrs. Shiffer is currently Adjunct Instructor of clarinet and saxophone at Elizabethtown College.  She has performed on the national tours of ÒSunday in the Park with George,Ó ÒSouth Pacific,Ó and ÒChicago,Ó and performs regularly throughout the Central Pennsylvania region. 

 

INSTRUMENT:  Saxophone, Beginner/Intermediate Flute & Clarinet

NAME:  Mr. Allen Apgar

PHONE:  354-5033

TEACHING LOCATION:  His home in East Earl

LESSON FEE:  $13.00 per 1/2 hour

TEACHING BACKGROUND:  Mr. Apgar is a graduate of Millersville University where he received a B.S. in Music Education while studying saxophone, clarinet, and flute.  He has been a band director in the Pequea Valley School District for the past 16 years.

 

INSTRUMENT:  Saxophone

NAME:  Mr. Blaine Hatter

PHONE:  445-9329

TEACHING LOCATION:  His home in Bowmansville

LESSON FEE:  $10.00 per 1/2 hour (summer only)

TEACHING BACKGROUND:  Mr. Hatter has performed in Army Bands for 20 years.  He is a graduate of the Band Instrumental Repair course at Red Wing Area Vo-Tech in Red Wing, Minnesota.  His sons, Eugene, Eric, and Ben have all played saxophone in the ELANCO district.

 

INSTRUMENT:  Saxophone

NAME:  Mr. Jerry Laboranti

PHONE:  445-9423

TEACHING LOCATION:  His home in Denver

LESSON FEE:  $15.00 per 1/2 hour

TEACHING BACKGROUND:  Mr. Laboranti has a BA in Jazz Saxophone Performance and a Masters Degree in Music Education from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia and has done post-graduate studies at Villanova University.  He has studied with David Bilger, Grover Washington Jr., Tom Strohman, Larry McKenna, Ron Kerber, and Trudy Pitts.  Mr. Laboranti has performed with B.B. King, Robin Eubanks, Teddy Pendergrass, The Bluenotes, Hershey Symphonic Big Band, D.C. & Co., DonÕt Call Me Francis, Dave Stahl Big Band, FM, Clyde Lucas, Jazz Speak, Reggae Pop, Mystique, and several other groups including the Lars Halle Jazz Orchestra and Rhythm & Praise Gospel Choir.

 

INSTRUMENT: Saxophones, Clarinet, Flute

NAME: Ken McCoy

PHONE: 717-560-2098

TEACHING LOCATION:  St. JohnÕs Lutheran Church in Denver

LESSON FEE: $15.00 per 1/2 hour, $30.00 per hour

TEACHING BACKGROUND:  A professional performer since 1968,  Mr. McCoy performed with the 3rd Armored Div. Band (Army), American Music Theatre,and  is a member of local bands such as the Roadsters, The Rock and Roll Machine,and the Dave Holt Band.  A graduate of the Armed Forces School of Music, Mr. McCoy attended Elizabethtown College majoring in music performance.

 

INSTRUMENT:  Trombone/ Baritone/ Tuba/Trumpet & Piano

NAME:  Mr. Richard Arment

PHONE:  445-0574

TEACHING LOCATION:  BeamÕs Music Store, G.S.H.S.

LESSON FEE:  $15.00 per 1/2 hour

TEACHING BACKGROUND:  Mr. Arment graduated Magna cum Laude from West Chester University with a B.A. in Music.  He studied trombone and baritone with Russ Sumpman and Lee Southall (W.C.U.).  He also was a piano student of Dr. Robert Bedford (W.C.U.) and presently studies with Ben Whitten (W.C.U. retired).  He is principal trombonist with the New Holland Band and has been a featured soloist many times on both trombone and piano.  Mr. Arment has been teaching for twenty-five years and has had many students selected for the Pennsylvania District 7 Band.

 

INSTRUMENT:  Brass (preferably Trumpet however Trombone &

Horn are possible)

NAME:  Mr. Leon Hillard

PHONE:  768-7510

TEACHING LOCATION:  His home on Gault Rd. (4 miles SE of GSHS)

LESSON FEE:  $15.00 per 1/2 hour

TEACHING BACKGROUND:  Mr. Hillard is a graduate of Elizabethtown College and West Chester University.  He is currently an instrumental music teacher in the School District of Lancaster and has over 30 years of teaching experience.  He has served as an instructor with the All-American Youth Honor Band in Spain, Greece, Italy, England, Mexico, France, and Portugal.  Mr. Hillard performs with many ensembles along the East Coast, including the Dave Stahl Band, and is a member of the New Holland Band and Jazz Band.  He gives students flexible summer scheduling for those who have busy summer calendars!

 

 

INSTRUMENT:  Trumpet

NAME:  Mr. Jay Boyer

PHONE:  738-2634

TEACHING LOCATION:  Monday evenings at his home & BeamÕs Music Store on Thursday evenings

LESSON FEE:  $13.00 per 1/2 hour

TEACHING BACKGROUND:  Mr. Boyer is a graduate of the Armed Forces School of Music and the Church Music Program at Lebanon Valley College. For 11 years, he was a musician in the U.S. Army performing all styles of music. He currently plays with the New Holland Band, New Holland Dance band and the Red Rose Brass (a brass quartet).  He also performs as soloist for weddings and church services.

 

 

INSTRUMENT:  Trumpet

NAME:  Mr. Jim Spangler

PHONE:  610-856-7944

TEACHING LOCATION:  His home 1/2 way between Morgantown & Reading

LESSON FEE:  $13.00 per 1/2 hour

TEACHING BACKGROUND:  Mr. Spangler is a high school counselor in the Twin Valley School District. He performs professionally with the Berks Chamber Orchestra, the Reading Pops and Reading Symphony, and the Berkshire Brass.  He is a student of Dr. Ken Laudermilch of West Chester University.

 

INSTRUMENT:  Trombone/Low Brass

NAME:  Mr. Stephen Shiffer

PHONE:  336-8876  WEBSITE: www.steveshiffer.com

TEACHING LOCATION:  BeamÕs Music Store, Ephrata or his home in Stevens, PA

LESSON FEE:  $15.00 per 1/2 hour

TEACHING BACKGROUND:  Mr.  Shiffer has a Bachelor of Music in Music Education from Youngstown State University and has been a private instructor for over 18 years.  Some of his students have been selected for District, Regional, All-State, and All Eastern bands and orchestras.  He  has performed with Natalie Cole, Neil Sadaka, Regis Philbin, The Tempations, The Four Tops, and many others.  Mr. Shiffer performs regularly with Quartet Die Posaunen, The Buzz Jones Big Band,  The Charlie Van Horn Big Band, and the Pottstown Symphony Orchestra.

 

INSTRUMENT:  Trumpet/Piano

NAME:  Alicia Good

PHONE:  717-538-0890

TEACHING LOCATION:    Her home in New Holland

LESSON FEE: $12.00 per 1/2 hour

TEACHING BACKGROUND: Ms. Good will graduate from Millersville University this May with a BachelorÕs Degree in Music Education.  She has played with the New Holland Band, the Millersville University Wind Ensemble, Millersville Orchestra, Millersville Jazz Ensemble, and the Millersville Brass Quintet.  This past year she was the Louis Vyner Performance Award Winner at Millersville.  She has performed on trumpet at HersheyPark and Dutch Wonderland.  She has played trumpet for 12 years and piano for 14.

 

INSTRUMENT:  Percussion

NAME: Mrs. Karen Boots

PHONE:  354-2846

TEACHING LOCATION: Her home in East Earl

LESSON FEE: $15.00 per 1/2 hour

TEACHING BACKGROUND:  Mrs. Boots is a graduate of Millersville University with a BachelorÕs degree in Music Education.  She taught music full time in the Downingtown School District for ten years.  She has taught private percussion lessons on and off for seven years and played professionally for about 20 years.  Mrs. Boots currently performs with several groups at church, leads a teenage worship band and plays in a Dixieland band.

 

 

INSTRUMENT:  Percussion

NAME: Kerry Moyer

PHONE:  733-8037

TEACHING LOCATION: BeamÕs Music Store (Ephrata)

LESSON FEE: $12.00 per 1/2 hour

TEACHING BACKGROUND:   Mr. Moyer has been teaching for 22 years at BeamÕs Music Store. He performs with the New Holland Band and the First Stage Theater in Lititz.

 

INSTRUMENT:  Percussion

NAME: Richard Fitz

PHONE:  354-1583

TEACHING LOCATION: Garden Spot High  School

LESSON FEE: $15.00 per 1/2 hour

TEACHING BACKGROUND:  Mr. Fitz is the Garden Spot High School & Middle School Band Director.  He graduated Magna Cum Laude from West Chester University with a B.S. in Music Education and and M.M. in Percussion Performance.  He is the adjunct percussion instructor for Elizabethtown College and is principal percussionist with the 553rd Air National Guard Band of the Mid-Atlantic.

 

INSTRUMENT:  Voice

NAME:  Mrs. Jennifer Eshelman Shaffer

PHONE:  445-6749

TEACHING LOCATION:  1362 Woodland Circle, Denver and GSHS Music Dept.

LESSON FEE:  $16.00 per 1/2 hour

TEACHING BACKGROUND:  Mrs. Shaffer graduated Magna cum Laude from Penn State University with a B.S. in Music Education/ majoring in voice. She did further vocal study under Dr. Thomas Houser and has attended several of his workshops on vocal pedagogy. A former Miss Pennsylvania, she has been teaching privately since 1985.

 

INSTRUMENT:  Voice/Piano

NAME:  Ms. Vickie Kissinger

PHONE:  354-6575

TEACHING LOCATION:  Her home on Meetinghouse Rd. (near Spring Gulch Campground)

LESSON FEE:  Voice: $18.00 per 1/2 hour    Piano: $15.00 per 1/2 hour

TEACHING BACKGROUND:  Ms. Kissinger graduated from Millersville University with a B.S. in Music Education.  She studied piano performance and pedagogy under Dr. Anita Renfroe, Millersville University, as well as extensive private study.  She is a current student of vocal performance and vocal pedgogy of Dr. Thomas Houser.  Her professional organizations include Music Teachers National Association and National Association of Teachers of Singing. She specializes and is experienced in teaching blind, autistic, mentally retarded, and learning disabled students.  Performance opportunities are offered such as recitals, auditions, and special programs.  Ms. Kissinger is an experienced solo vocal performer, accompanist, and church organist.   She has been teaching privately since 1986.  Children through adults are welcome.

 

INSTRUMENT:  Viola, Violin

NAME:  Ms. Dottie Allyn

PHONE:  (610) 370-1421

TEACHING LOCATION:  30-4 Wister Way, Reading, 19606

LESSON FEE:  $14.00 per 1/2 hour; $20 for 45 minutes

TEACHING BACKGROUND:  Ms. Allyn is a graduate of the Hartt College of Music with a major in viola pedagogy.  She is a member of the Reading Symphony and has performed with the Lancaster, Harrisburg, Allentown, and Lehigh Valley Chamber orchestras.  She has taught privately for the past 20 years and free-lances with various orchestras, operas, and the Reading String Quartet.

 

INSTRUMENT:  Viola, Violin, Trumpet

NAME:  Jonathan Rehrer

PHONE:  717-445-7705

EMAIL: jprehrer@liberty.edu

TEACHING LOCATION:  His home in Bowmansville

LESSON FEE:  Violin & Trumpet- $10 per 1/2 hour; viola - $8 per 1/2 hour

TEACHING BACKGROUND:  Mr. Rehrer is a 2004 graduate of Garden Spot High School and is currently attending Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA where he is a Business major with a Music Performance minor with a concentration in strings.  While he is home this summer, he will be available to give violin, viola, and trumpet lessons.  Please contact him by phone or email with any questions.