Piano Pianist Eleanor Perrone has concertized in Brazil and Europe, performing in Sao Paolo, Campinas, Brussels, German-American Institutes at Kiel, Saarbrucken and Heidelberg, Teatro alle Vigne di Lodi, and the American Academy in Rome, featuring the piano music of former Academy prize winners, Yehudi Wyner and Stephen Hartke. Eleanor received her Bachelor and Master of Music degrees from Boston University …
Violin/Viola Graduate from Zagreb University and Brussels Royal Conservatory; Diplome Superieur for violin and Premier Prix for Chamber Music; studies with K. Hauser, I. Pinkava, A. Gerller, Yankelewitch, and Chugajewa; masterclasses in Budapest, Weimar, Salzburg, Goslar; solo and chamber music performances in Europe and U.S.; TV and radio recordings; member, Duo Affetuoso; Director of Camp Cadenza. d.moshfegh@rivers.org
Piano Deborah Yardley Beers has developed a multifaceted musical career which has brought her awards and taken her across the United States and to Europe to perform, teach, and study. Her experiences as pianist, teacher, and composer have led her to develop a balanced and holistic perspective with regard to music and piano teaching that helps cultivate excellence, and is …
Piano, Music Theory David Tobin is on the piano and music theory faculty at RSC. David performs as solo recitalist, chamber musician, and accompanist and has been music director of the Charlestown Working Theater, organist and choir director, and music director forSouth Station, a 12 piece show band. David received a Bachelor of Arts in music from Westfield State University …
Classical & Jazz Piano, Theory Department Chair Dan Loschen is a graduate of Oberlin and New England Conservatories. He is assistant chair of the Jazz Department at the Rivers School Conservatory, where he teaches many piano students in both jazz and classical genres, as well as coaches jazz ensembles and teaching music theory. In addition, he is the music director …
Conductor, Philharmonia Colleen MacDonald has been teaching in the Weston Public Schools since 1999, where she is currently the elementary and middle school orchestra director. Mrs. MacDonald is also the conductor of the Rivers Philharmonia Orchestra and is a conductor at the Summer Youth Orchestra camp. Mrs. MacDonald received her Bachelor of Music Education degree from the Catholic University of …
Conductor, Youth Symphony & Rivers Symphony Orchestra Christopher Memoli is the Music Director of the Rivers Youth Orchestras and conducts the Rivers Youth Symphony Orchestra. Under his direction since 2001, the RYO program has grown from one elementary orchestra to over 300 students in five orchestras. In addition to his responsibilities at the Rivers School Conservatory, Mr. Memoli serves as …
Classical Guitar, Suzuki Guitar Classical guitarist Catherine O’Kelly performs both as a soloist and as a member of Tedesco Duo with flutist Arielle Burke. A former Suzuki student at The Rivers School Conservatory, she is delighted to now be teaching Suzuki guitar at Rivers. Catherine earned her BA in music and philosophy from Vassar College in 2011, graduating with honors, …
Jazz Saxophone Bill Jones grew up Marion, MA and began his Jazz studies at the University of New Hampshire, where he had the opportunity to play with Clark Terry, Jimmy Heath, and Slide Hampton. He continued on to pursue his Masters degree at the New England Conservatory where he studied with Jerry Bergonzi, John McNeil, and George Garzone. After graduation, …
Violin, Viola Anne Hooper Webb teaches violin, viola and Scottish fiddle. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Music at the Mannes College of Music, studying with violinists William Kroll and Raphael Bronstein. She played for nine years in Europe, with the Camerata Academica, Salzburg and with Sinfonieorchester Graunke. She is a member of Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra and Boston …
