Kristin Selesnick Concord Community Music School (CCMS) is seeking a dynamic and experienced folk and acoustic guitar and/or mandolin teaching artist to join our collegial and creative faculty. This is an exciting opportunity to teach in a thriving community music school that values artistic excellence, collaboration, and joyful music-making for students of all ages and backgrounds. The … Read more
POSITION: Concord Community Music School seeks an experienced fiddle teaching artist with outstanding abilities to work with students of all ages in private and group settings. The position is within the Folk Department. DUTIES: Teach private lessons Potential to lead jam sessions, group classes, and ensembles. Potential to lead group early childhood classes. Work with … Read more
Annelise Papinsick (piano) is a piano teacher, soloist, and accompanist based in southern-central New Hampshire. She grew up as a competitive classical pianist, but also showed interest in traditional music around the world from a young age, and began exploring Irish and French-Canadian traditional music in her teenage years. Being stylistically omnivorous, she enjoys experimenting … Read more
Melissa Elsman (voice), classical singer and music educator, holds a B.M. in Vocal Performance from The Boston Conservatory and an M.M. in Vocal Performance from Chicago College of Performing Arts. She continues her studies with renowned countertenor Mark Crayton. A member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing, Melissa teaches voice to children and … Read more
Mike Alberici (saxophone) started playing the saxophone in 4th grade and never stopped. After receiving a bachelor’s degree from Westfield University, Mike performed for Carnival Cruise Lines for a year, playing saxophone, flute, and clarinet in the ship’s big-band. Back on land in Boston, Mike received a master’s degree from New England Conservatory of Music … Read more
Ariel Slater (suzuki violin) started playing violin at the age of 4 and grew up as a “Suzuki kid,” studying in Iowa and Michigan. She holds a BM in Violin Performance from the University of Michigan, and has done her Suzuki training through Book 6, working with Ann Montzka-Smelser and Kimberly Meier-Sims. She has taught … Read more
Curtis Arnett (audio engineering) studied instrumental jazz performance at Temple University from 2009-2012. He is also an alumni of Concord Community Music School. In particular, Curtis has studied with Dick Oatts, Ben Schachter, John Swana, David Tonkin and Matt Langley. Curtis can be found playing saxophone in various groups including The Senie Hunt Project and … Read more
Kathleen O’Boyle (voice) is an ardent music educator and performer and has been teaching private voice and piano lessons since 2006. She has taught many master classes and workshops specializing in audition and performance practice and has a keen ability for dramatic coaching. She specializes in vocal technique and has been taking leveling courses in speech … Read more
Jarred Garneau (guitar) has years of experience playing live and completed his BA in Guitar Performance at Berklee College of Music in 2023. He has studied guitar with David Newsam, Dani Rabin, Dan Bowden, and Robin Stone. Specializing in slide guitar and improvisation across various genres, Jarred’s style is unique to himself. In addition to … Read more
Alex Tkaczevski, DMA, (piano, composition) has been teaching piano for more than twelve years. He is an active performer and organizer of recitals and composes music. In his lively lessons he focuses on classical literature, good technique, theory, history, and includes other genres as the student progresses. Earlier in his career, Dr. Tkaczevski created music and sounds … Read more