Kristin Selesnick “Rising Starr” – Jonathan Starr Alumni Feature, October 2022 When Musician Second Class Jon Starr took the Recital Hall stage with the Navy Band Northeast Brass Quintet on September 12, it was a true homecoming. Eighteen years removed from his last performance at Concord Community Music School, Starr helped kick off the 2022 fall semester … 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, Euphonias Teen Chorus, 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 … 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) 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 Michaud, Thierry Arpino, Jerry … Read more
Concord Community Music School Welcomes Daniel Acsadi as New Executive Director The Board of Trustees of the Concord Community Music School is excited to announce Daniel Acsadi as the School’s new Executive Director. Acsadi will be just the second permanent Executive Director in the history of the institution and will begin his tenure on May … Read more
Audrey Budington (fiddle/violin, string and folk ensembles) – A CCMS alumna, Audrey Budington received a B.M. magna cum laude from Berklee College of Music in Boston where she was awarded a scholarship and studied extensively with the likes of Darol Anger, Maeve Gilchrist, and Eugene Friesen. She was selected by Grammy award-winning arranger and record producer Rob … Read more