Matt Alling (percussion) is a drum instructor with more than 30 years of teaching, playing and touring through the northeast and Eastern sword. His background and experience include rock, jazz, classical, funk, punk, reggae, musical theater, opera, concert and marching bands, drum and bugle corps, pipe bands, fife and drum corps. Matt has previously taught at … Read more
Dr. Daniel Acsadi (classical guitar) joined Concord Community Music School as executive director in May 2022. With two decades of experience in education, music performance, and nonprofit management, Daniel deeply believes in the transformative power of the arts on individual and collective levels. As Powers Music School’s Director of Education and Community Programs, Daniel expanded … Read more
Dan Faiella (guitar, folk ensembles) is a guitarist specializing in traditional Celtic music. Trained as an accompanist through years of playing for New England contra dances and alongside Irish fiddlers, he has performed at venues and festivals around the country with numerous traditional music groups, as well as in a duo with his sister and … Read more
Jennie O’Brien (voice department chair/voice-soprano, Songweavers Chorus) is a graduate of Boston University with Bachelor of Music, one in Vocal Performance and the other in Music Education and a Master’s in Education from University of Massachusetts Boston specializing in teaching students with visual impairments. A soloist for several area churches, Jennie has also performed with … Read more
Jan Fuller (cello) is a Concord New Hampshire resident and began his studies at the age of five. Fuller has performed across the east coast as a soloist, chamber and orchestral musician, performing at prestigious halls such as Jordan Hall, Sanders Theater, Symphony Hall, Alice Tully, and Carnegie Hall. Fuller has participated at festivals such … Read more
Natalie Talbot (flute) developed an interest in Historical Performance while studying under Christopher Krueger at UMass Amherst. She holds a B.A. and an M.M. in modern flute performance (UMass) as well as a Masters of Music in Historical Flute Performance (Oberlin College). While studying under Michael Lynn at Oberlin, Natalie gained performing experience Baroque flute … Read more
Peter Furlong (voice- remote only) “A magesterial tenor…” is how The New York Times’ Anthony Tommasini described Peter Furlong’s voice. An accomplished Heldentenor with dark hues and powerful ring to his voice, Peter has appeared to plaudits on stages around the world including Germany, Italy, Ireland, Scotland, Canada, and the USA. Upcoming performance is as … Read more
Olga Patramanska-Bell (string department chair, violin) was born and raised in Ukraine, where she received her musical education. After finishing her Bachelor’s degree at the R.M. Glier Kyiv State Higher Music College and studying a few years at the National Musical Academy of Ukraine, she came to Boston to continue her education at the Longy … Read more
Jared Steer (percussion -on sabbatical Fall 2024) is an active performer/educator based in central NH. He received a BA in Music Performance from Plymouth State College. There he studied drum set and percussion with Tim Gilmore, Eric C. Hughes and Craig Fahey. After receiving his degree he continued studies with Rakalam Bob Moses, Bob Gullotti, Jeff Ballard, Dave Dicenso, Steve … Read more
Zsanett Szi-Miklós (piano) was born in Hungary and lived there for 25 years. She holds a B.A. in Classical Instrumental Music Performance (Piano) and a M.A. in Teacher Education (specifically in piano teaching) through the University of Debrecen in Hungary. Zsanett’s principal teachers were Sándor Dobos, Ljubomér Borscs, Attila Pless, and Péter Lakatos. In addition … Read more