STRINGS FESTIVAL 2016

STRINGS FESTIVAL 2016
SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 2016
Join us for an exciting day of solo
adjudications, Master classes and
technique workshops for violin, viola and
cello students of all ages.
775 W. Main Street, Trappe, PA 19426
610.489.3676 │ [email protected] │ www.cmsmusic.org
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Schedule of Events
10:00am - 2:30pm: Adjudications by appointment with Irene Guerriro or Cassia Harvey
10:00am - 11:00am: Suzuki Overview with Raymond Mallari
10:30am - 12:00pm: Cello Master Class Victoria De La Cruz
11:15am - 12:15pm: Bow Technique Class with Cynthia Campetti
11:45am - 12:45pm: Tim Watts Instrument/Bow Repair Demo
12:00pm - 3:30pm: Mt. Airy Violins Display
1:00pm - 2:00pm: Jeffrey Solow Bach Master class
1:00pm - 2:00pm: Viola for Violinists Class with Raymond Mallari
2:00pm - 3:30pm: Violin/Viola Master Class Joseph Kauffman
4:30pm - 5:30pm: Prometheus Chamber Orchestra Open Rehearsal
Festival Clinicians and Specials Guests:
Victoria De La Cruz, cello
Victoria De La Cruz began her cello studies at age 8 in Dallas, TX, after 3 years of begging for lessons. She moved to
Philadelphia at age 13 to pursue a life of music. At age 17, she entered The Curtis Institute of Music, where she received
her B.M. At Curtis, she studied with Orlando Cole, Lynn Harrell and Peter Wiley. Victoria has performed as a soloist
with numerous orchestras, including the Philadelphia Orchestra, Ocean City Pops, Pottstown Symphony, DePaul
Chamber Orchestra and SMU Conservatory Orchestra. She has also performed extensively as a chamber musician and
orchestral member in cities across America, Puerto Rico, Austria, Germany, Portugal, Spain, South Korea, and
Switzerland. In her spare time, Victoria gardens, collects rocks and invents recipes in her kitchen.
Irene Guerriero, violin
Irene Guerriero has a Bachelor of Music from SUNY Fredonia during which time she studied violin at the Conservatory
of Music in Vienna, Austria, a Masters of Music in violin from Westchester University and additional post graduate
education at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. Mrs. Guerriero has taught Strings and Orchestra grades 3-12 at
Archbishop Prendergast High School, the Norristown Area School District and the Boyertown Area School District. Most
recently she taught Strings, Orchestra, Music Theory, American Musical Theater and the History of Rock and Roll at the
Colonial Area School District in Plymouth Meeting. She has been professionally active as President of the
Pennsylvania/Delaware String Teachers Association (PADESTA), Chairperson of the Educational Advisory Council of
the Philadelphia Orchestra, Chairperson of the Curriculum Committee of the American String Teachers Association
(ASTA) and Co-founder of the Montgomery County Senior High Honors Orchestra. Mrs. Guerriero has performed with
the Pottstown Symphony, Reading Pops Orchestra, and the Coventry Consort String Quartet. She currently freelances in
the Philadelphia area.
Cassia Harvey, cello
Cassia Harvey is a cellist, cello teacher, and writer of cello technique. She began her cello studies at the age of eight with
Lillian Kauffman and continued her studies with Deborah Reeder and Jeffrey Solow. A soloist with the Kennett
Symphony and the Warminster Symphony and first-place winner of the PADESTA, the Concerto Soloists, and CafferataJackson Competitions, Cassia’s performances have been broadcast on Philadelphia’s Channel 57 and New York Public
Television. Recent performances include concerts at Swarthmore College, the Reading Public Museum, the Ethical
Society of Philadelphia, An Die Musik Live, and the German Society of Philadelphia, as well as lecture recitals at
Columbia University and Barnard College. Cassia has performed with her sister, Myanna, as part of the Harvey String
Duo since 1994. She has been performing with the Philmore Ensemble since 2011 and as a member of the Musicalia
Ensemble since 2015. Her recording, The Russian Cello: Rare Treasures from Imperial Russia and the Soviet Union, with
pianist Tim Ribchester, will be released in spring 2016. Cassia Harvey has been teaching cello for over twenty years. Her
students have been accepted into Philadelphia Sinfonia, Philadelphia Youth Orchestra, and Pennsylvania’s District,
Regional, and All-State Orchestras, MENC All-Eastern Orchestra, and the MENC All-National Orchestra. They have been
accepted into the Advanced Study Ensemble Program at Settlement Music School, the Masterworks Festival,
Meadowmount School of Music, and Tanglewood Music Festival. Cassia’s students have won first prizes in the KoreanAmerican Competition, the Lansdowne Symphony Competition, and in both the junior and senior divisions of the TriCounty Competition. They have soloed with the Bux-Mont Chamber Orchestra, the Warminster Symphony, and the
Landsdowne Symphony. Her students have been accepted into schools as music performance majors including Esther
Boyer College of Music, Indiana University School of Music, and the Juilliard School.
Joseph Kauffman, violin
Joseph Kauffman was born in Oakland, California in 1986, and began studying the violin when he was five. He studied with
Yayoi Numazawa of the Philadelphia Orchestra. During the summers, Joseph participated in international music festivals such
as Interlochen, Luzerne, Music in the Mountains, Kinhaven, and Recontres Musicales International des Graves where he
worked with many of the worlds finest musicians and teachers. Joseph graduated from the Pennsylvania State University in
2008 with a BM in Violin Performance, and was honored to receive the Creative Achievement Award given out to one
exceptional student. He studied there with James Lyon and Max Zorin on a music scholarship, and was awarded Jury
Recognition in his first year. Joseph was a winner of the Beene, Kroulik, and Brewster competitions in Pennsylvania, and in
2008, received first prize in the PSU Philharmonic Concerto Competition where he performed the Sibelius Violin Concerto. He
returns to Penn State every summer for the Penn’s Woods Music Festival under the direction of Maestro Gerardo Edelstein.
Joseph founded “Valens” Piano Quartet which earned 2nd Place in the MTNA Chamber Music Competition. Kauffman was
accepted into the class of Professor Eduard Schmieder in 2008 where he began his studies in the master’s degree program at
Temple University. Kauffman has served as concertmaster for many of the Temple Orchestra concerts. Over the summer
Kauffman performed Mozart Concerto #3 with the Wayne Pennsylvania Chamber Orchestra, performed in LA with ipalpiti
soloists international, Taught chamber music at The Music in the Mountains Festival, and his trio premiered a new work for
violin, piano, and horn.
Prometheus Chamber Orchestra
Founded in 2013, Prometheus Chamber Orchestra is a self-conducted and self-managed orchestra in residence at the
historic Church of the Advocate in North Philadelphia. Comprised of 18 musicians, Prometheus seeks to use the selfconducted orchestra to change the way audiences experience orchestra concerts, the relationship of the orchestra to
the community, and the way musicians perceive concert programming and artistic responsibility.
Jeffrey Solow, cello
Cellist Jeffrey Solow’s impassioned and compelling playing has enthralled audiences throughout North America,
Europe, Latin America and Asia as a recitalist, soloist, chamber musician and teacher. Born and raised in Los Angeles, he
studied with the distinguished cellist Gabor Rejto and earned a degree in Philosophy magna cum laude from UCLA while
studying with and then assisting the legendary Gregor Piatigorsky. Mr. Solow’s repertoire encompasses performances
of more than 40 solo works with orchestras including the Los Angeles Philharmonic (also at the Hollywood Bowl), Japan
Philharmonic, Prime Symphony (Korea), VNOB (Hanoi), Seattle Symphony, Milwaukee Symphony, Los Angeles Chamber
Orchestra, and the American Symphony (with whom he also recorded) and he has been guest artist at many national
and international chamber music festivals. He has recorded on the Columbia, New World, ABC, Centaur, Delos, Kleos,
Laurel, Everest, and Telefunken labels and received two Grammy Award nominations. In addition to performing, Mr.
Solow’s editions are published by Breitkopf, IMC, Peters, Latham, Ovation, and Henle Urtext and his articles and reviews
can be found in The Strad, Strings, and American String Teacher magazines. He is editor of the Newsletter of the
Violoncello Society, Inc. of NY, the nation’s second oldest cello society, and serves as VCS president. Recognized as an
authority on healthy and efficient cello playing, Jeffrey Solow is professor of cello at Temple University in Philadelphia.
He is past president of the American String Teachers Association, chair of ASTA’s National Solo Competition, and has
served on their Executive Board.
Timothy Watts, Luthier
Timothy Watts is a luthier (maker and restorer of stringed instruments) who trained in Philadelphia, Pa with Michael
Purcell, formerly of the William Moennig shop. Mr. Watts worked at Purcell Strings for a number of years before
opening his own shop, Watts Stringed Instruments, in Berwyn, Pa. Mr. Watts specializes in the restoration and sale of
fine violins, violas and cellos.
CMS Faculty:
Cynthia Campetti, violin
Ms. Campetti is a former member of the Philadelphia Orchestra, Philadelphia Opera Orchestra, Pennsylvania Ballet
Company and the Concerto Soloists of Philadelphia. A graduate of the Curtis Institute of Music with a degree in violin
performance, Ms. Campetti studied with world-renowned teachers, Ivan Galamian and Jascha Brodsky. For the past 35
years, Ms. Campetti has committed her time to teaching private students in the Philadelphia region. Ms. Campetti is on
staff at Eastern University, Darlington Fine Arts Center and Community Music School. Cindy is a Master Level Faculty
member at CMS.
Eric Coyne, cello
Eric has been an active teacher, performer, and chamber musician in the Philadelphia region since 2001. In addition to
his work at Community Music School since 2002, he has been a faculty member of the Westminster Choir College
Conservatory, the Nelly Berman School of Music, and The Music School of Delaware. He currently teaches music theory
and chamber music at The Music School of Delaware, and has been a Master Faculty member of the Community School
since 2009. From 2002-2005, he was ‘cellist of CMS’s ensemble-in-residence, the Mühlenberg Piano Quartet, and is
currently ‘cellist of the Illustra Trio. Other performing commitments include Symphony in C, Classical Revolution
Philadelphia, and the Murmuration Improvisation Ensemble. He holds a B.M. in Cello Performance from the University
of Iowa, and an M.M. and Performance-Pedagogy Professional Certificate from Temple University. Eric is also a certified
Suzuki instructor. Eric is a Master Level Faculty member at CMS.
Raymond Mallari, violin & viola
Raymond Mallari graduated from West Chester University with a degree in Viola Performance. He continued his
graduate studies at West Chester University in both violin and viola emphasizing pedagogy. His orchestral participation
includes Temple University Symphony Orchestra, West Chester Symphony Orchestra, Lower Merion Symphony,
Pottstown Symphony Orchestra, ChescoPOPS, and Philadelphia National Symphony. Internationally, he had the
pleasure of touring China with the Philadelphia National Symphony 2011—2012. He participated in the 2013
ChamberArt Madrid Music Festival as principal violist, earning a certificate diploma of chamber music. His chamber
music activities includes numerous String Trios, String Quartets, Guitar Quintet, and Piano Quintets. He was a
participant in the MTNA Young Artist and Chamber Music Competition placing Alternate in the 2009 Chamber Division,
an Honorable Mention in the Young Artist 2008 Division, and a National Finalist in the 2009 Young Artist Division. Mr.
Mallari teaches violin and viola beginners to advancing levels and is Suzuki certified. In addition to working at CMS, Mr.
Mallari is also a faculty member at Immaculata University and has a home studio in West Chester, PA.
2016 CMS STRING FEST Registration Form
The Festival Fee is $30 and includes one ticket to the Prometheus Chamber Orchestra Concert at 7:30pm.
Deadline for Registration is March 20th, 2016. There will be a $10 late registration fee for applicants after
March 15th, 2016. There will be no refunds given for Festival or Registration Fees paid. Participants are
welcome to bring a lunch. Photos or Video taken during the festival may be used on the CMS website and
social media pages. No last names of students will be used.
Please Complete:
Student’s Name: _____________________________________________________Age/Grade: ___________________
Instrument: __________________________________________________________Length of Study:______________
Private Lesson Teacher: ____________________________________________Length of Study:______________
Parents/Guardians: ______________________________________Preferred Phone:________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________________
Email: _________________________________________________________________________________________________
Circle One:
• I am interested in scheduling a solo adjudication: __YES / NO__
Students will be notified of their adjudication time prior to the festival.
Time Preference: No Preference / Morning / Afternoon_
•
I would like to be considered to perform in a Masterclass :
__YES / NO__
Music Selections for Adjudication and/or Master Class
Title____________________________________________ Composer___________________________ Length____Accmp?____
Title_____________________________________________Composer___________________________Length____Acmp?_____
Scale of your choice:___________________________________________________________________________________________
Please Check Type of Payment
____Cash
____Check Made Out to “CMS”
____Credit Card
CC#___________________________________________________________________EXP: ______/________ Vcode:_____________
Signature____________________________________________________________________________ Date_____________________
Please return by March 20th, 2016 with Festival Fee to:
COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL 775 W Main Street Trappe, PA 19426
STRINGS FESTIVAL 2016
SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 2016
Join us for an exciting day of solo
adjudications, Master classes and
technique workshops for violin, viola and
cello students of all ages.
775 W. Main Street, Trappe, PA 19426
610.489.3676 │ [email protected] │ www.cmsmusic.org
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Schedule of Events
10:00am - 2:30pm: Adjudications by appointment with Irene Guerriro or Cassia Harvey
10:00am - 11:00am: Suzuki Overview with Raymond Mallari
10:30am - 12:00pm: Cello Master Class Victoria De La Cruz
11:15am - 12:15pm: Bow Technique Class with Cynthia Campetti
11:45am - 12:45pm: Tim Watts Instrument/Bow Repair Demo
12:00pm - 3:30pm: Mt. Airy Violins Display
1:00pm - 2:00pm: Jeffrey Solow Bach Master class
1:00pm - 2:00pm: Viola for Violinists Class with Raymond Mallari
2:00pm - 3:30pm: Violin/Viola Master Class Joseph Kauffman
4:30pm - 5:30pm: Prometheus Chamber Orchestra Open Rehearsal
Festival Clinicians and Specials Guests:
Victoria De La Cruz, cello
Victoria De La Cruz began her cello studies at age 8 in Dallas, TX, after 3 years of begging for lessons. She moved to
Philadelphia at age 13 to pursue a life of music. At age 17, she entered The Curtis Institute of Music, where she received
her B.M. At Curtis, she studied with Orlando Cole, Lynn Harrell and Peter Wiley. Victoria has performed as a soloist
with numerous orchestras, including the Philadelphia Orchestra, Ocean City Pops, Pottstown Symphony, DePaul
Chamber Orchestra and SMU Conservatory Orchestra. She has also performed extensively as a chamber musician and
orchestral member in cities across America, Puerto Rico, Austria, Germany, Portugal, Spain, South Korea, and
Switzerland. In her spare time, Victoria gardens, collects rocks and invents recipes in her kitchen.
Irene Guerriero, violin
Irene Guerriero has a Bachelor of Music from SUNY Fredonia during which time she studied violin at the Conservatory
of Music in Vienna, Austria, a Masters of Music in violin from Westchester University and additional post graduate
education at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. Mrs. Guerriero has taught Strings and Orchestra grades 3-12 at
Archbishop Prendergast High School, the Norristown Area School District and the Boyertown Area School District. Most
recently she taught Strings, Orchestra, Music Theory, American Musical Theater and the History of Rock and Roll at the
Colonial Area School District in Plymouth Meeting. She has been professionally active as President of the
Pennsylvania/Delaware String Teachers Association (PADESTA), Chairperson of the Educational Advisory Council of
the Philadelphia Orchestra, Chairperson of the Curriculum Committee of the American String Teachers Association
(ASTA) and Co-founder of the Montgomery County Senior High Honors Orchestra. Mrs. Guerriero has performed with
the Pottstown Symphony, Reading Pops Orchestra, and the Coventry Consort String Quartet. She currently freelances in
the Philadelphia area.
Cassia Harvey, cello
Cassia Harvey is a cellist, cello teacher, and writer of cello technique. She began her cello studies at the age of eight with
Lillian Kauffman and continued her studies with Deborah Reeder and Jeffrey Solow. A soloist with the Kennett
Symphony and the Warminster Symphony and first-place winner of the PADESTA, the Concerto Soloists, and CafferataJackson Competitions, Cassia’s performances have been broadcast on Philadelphia’s Channel 57 and New York Public
Television. Recent performances include concerts at Swarthmore College, the Reading Public Museum, the Ethical
Society of Philadelphia, An Die Musik Live, and the German Society of Philadelphia, as well as lecture recitals at
Columbia University and Barnard College. Cassia has performed with her sister, Myanna, as part of the Harvey String
Duo since 1994. She has been performing with the Philmore Ensemble since 2011 and as a member of the Musicalia
Ensemble since 2015. Her recording, The Russian Cello: Rare Treasures from Imperial Russia and the Soviet Union, with
pianist Tim Ribchester, will be released in spring 2016. Cassia Harvey has been teaching cello for over twenty years. Her
students have been accepted into Philadelphia Sinfonia, Philadelphia Youth Orchestra, and Pennsylvania’s District,
Regional, and All-State Orchestras, MENC All-Eastern Orchestra, and the MENC All-National Orchestra. They have been
accepted into the Advanced Study Ensemble Program at Settlement Music School, the Masterworks Festival,
Meadowmount School of Music, and Tanglewood Music Festival. Cassia’s students have won first prizes in the KoreanAmerican Competition, the Lansdowne Symphony Competition, and in both the junior and senior divisions of the TriCounty Competition. They have soloed with the Bux-Mont Chamber Orchestra, the Warminster Symphony, and the
Landsdowne Symphony. Her students have been accepted into schools as music performance majors including Esther
Boyer College of Music, Indiana University School of Music, and the Juilliard School.
Joseph Kauffman, violin
Joseph Kauffman was born in Oakland, California in 1986, and began studying the violin when he was five. He studied with
Yayoi Numazawa of the Philadelphia Orchestra. During the summers, Joseph participated in international music festivals such
as Interlochen, Luzerne, Music in the Mountains, Kinhaven, and Recontres Musicales International des Graves where he
worked with many of the worlds finest musicians and teachers. Joseph graduated from the Pennsylvania State University in
2008 with a BM in Violin Performance, and was honored to receive the Creative Achievement Award given out to one
exceptional student. He studied there with James Lyon and Max Zorin on a music scholarship, and was awarded Jury
Recognition in his first year. Joseph was a winner of the Beene, Kroulik, and Brewster competitions in Pennsylvania, and in
2008, received first prize in the PSU Philharmonic Concerto Competition where he performed the Sibelius Violin Concerto. He
returns to Penn State every summer for the Penn’s Woods Music Festival under the direction of Maestro Gerardo Edelstein.
Joseph founded “Valens” Piano Quartet which earned 2nd Place in the MTNA Chamber Music Competition. Kauffman was
accepted into the class of Professor Eduard Schmieder in 2008 where he began his studies in the master’s degree program at
Temple University. Kauffman has served as concertmaster for many of the Temple Orchestra concerts. Over the summer
Kauffman performed Mozart Concerto #3 with the Wayne Pennsylvania Chamber Orchestra, performed in LA with ipalpiti
soloists international, Taught chamber music at The Music in the Mountains Festival, and his trio premiered a new work for
violin, piano, and horn.
Prometheus Chamber Orchestra
Founded in 2013, Prometheus Chamber Orchestra is a self-conducted and self-managed orchestra in residence at the
historic Church of the Advocate in North Philadelphia. Comprised of 18 musicians, Prometheus seeks to use the selfconducted orchestra to change the way audiences experience orchestra concerts, the relationship of the orchestra to
the community, and the way musicians perceive concert programming and artistic responsibility.
Jeffrey Solow, cello
Cellist Jeffrey Solow’s impassioned and compelling playing has enthralled audiences throughout North America,
Europe, Latin America and Asia as a recitalist, soloist, chamber musician and teacher. Born and raised in Los Angeles, he
studied with the distinguished cellist Gabor Rejto and earned a degree in Philosophy magna cum laude from UCLA while
studying with and then assisting the legendary Gregor Piatigorsky. Mr. Solow’s repertoire encompasses performances
of more than 40 solo works with orchestras including the Los Angeles Philharmonic (also at the Hollywood Bowl), Japan
Philharmonic, Prime Symphony (Korea), VNOB (Hanoi), Seattle Symphony, Milwaukee Symphony, Los Angeles Chamber
Orchestra, and the American Symphony (with whom he also recorded) and he has been guest artist at many national
and international chamber music festivals. He has recorded on the Columbia, New World, ABC, Centaur, Delos, Kleos,
Laurel, Everest, and Telefunken labels and received two Grammy Award nominations. In addition to performing, Mr.
Solow’s editions are published by Breitkopf, IMC, Peters, Latham, Ovation, and Henle Urtext and his articles and reviews
can be found in The Strad, Strings, and American String Teacher magazines. He is editor of the Newsletter of the
Violoncello Society, Inc. of NY, the nation’s second oldest cello society, and serves as VCS president. Recognized as an
authority on healthy and efficient cello playing, Jeffrey Solow is professor of cello at Temple University in Philadelphia.
He is past president of the American String Teachers Association, chair of ASTA’s National Solo Competition, and has
served on their Executive Board.
Timothy Watts, Luthier
Timothy Watts is a luthier (maker and restorer of stringed instruments) who trained in Philadelphia, Pa with Michael
Purcell, formerly of the William Moennig shop. Mr. Watts worked at Purcell Strings for a number of years before
opening his own shop, Watts Stringed Instruments, in Berwyn, Pa. Mr. Watts specializes in the restoration and sale of
fine violins, violas and cellos.
CMS Faculty:
Cynthia Campetti, violin
Ms. Campetti is a former member of the Philadelphia Orchestra, Philadelphia Opera Orchestra, Pennsylvania Ballet
Company and the Concerto Soloists of Philadelphia. A graduate of the Curtis Institute of Music with a degree in violin
performance, Ms. Campetti studied with world-renowned teachers, Ivan Galamian and Jascha Brodsky. For the past 35
years, Ms. Campetti has committed her time to teaching private students in the Philadelphia region. Ms. Campetti is on
staff at Eastern University, Darlington Fine Arts Center and Community Music School. Cindy is a Master Level Faculty
member at CMS.
Eric Coyne, cello
Eric has been an active teacher, performer, and chamber musician in the Philadelphia region since 2001. In addition to
his work at Community Music School since 2002, he has been a faculty member of the Westminster Choir College
Conservatory, the Nelly Berman School of Music, and The Music School of Delaware. He currently teaches music theory
and chamber music at The Music School of Delaware, and has been a Master Faculty member of the Community School
since 2009. From 2002-2005, he was ‘cellist of CMS’s ensemble-in-residence, the Mühlenberg Piano Quartet, and is
currently ‘cellist of the Illustra Trio. Other performing commitments include Symphony in C, Classical Revolution
Philadelphia, and the Murmuration Improvisation Ensemble. He holds a B.M. in Cello Performance from the University
of Iowa, and an M.M. and Performance-Pedagogy Professional Certificate from Temple University. Eric is also a certified
Suzuki instructor. Eric is a Master Level Faculty member at CMS.
Raymond Mallari, violin & viola
Raymond Mallari graduated from West Chester University with a degree in Viola Performance. He continued his
graduate studies at West Chester University in both violin and viola emphasizing pedagogy. His orchestral participation
includes Temple University Symphony Orchestra, West Chester Symphony Orchestra, Lower Merion Symphony,
Pottstown Symphony Orchestra, ChescoPOPS, and Philadelphia National Symphony. Internationally, he had the
pleasure of touring China with the Philadelphia National Symphony 2011—2012. He participated in the 2013
ChamberArt Madrid Music Festival as principal violist, earning a certificate diploma of chamber music. His chamber
music activities includes numerous String Trios, String Quartets, Guitar Quintet, and Piano Quintets. He was a
participant in the MTNA Young Artist and Chamber Music Competition placing Alternate in the 2009 Chamber Division,
an Honorable Mention in the Young Artist 2008 Division, and a National Finalist in the 2009 Young Artist Division. Mr.
Mallari teaches violin and viola beginners to advancing levels and is Suzuki certified. In addition to working at CMS, Mr.
Mallari is also a faculty member at Immaculata University and has a home studio in West Chester, PA.
2016 CMS STRING FEST Registration Form
The Festival Fee is $30 and includes one ticket to the Prometheus Chamber Orchestra Concert at 7:30pm.
Deadline for Registration is March 20th, 2016. There will be a $10 late registration fee for applicants after
March 15th, 2016. There will be no refunds given for Festival or Registration Fees paid. Participants are
welcome to bring a lunch. Photos or Video taken during the festival may be used on the CMS website and
social media pages. No last names of students will be used.
Please Complete:
Student’s Name: _____________________________________________________Age/Grade: ___________________
Instrument: __________________________________________________________Length of Study:______________
Private Lesson Teacher: ____________________________________________Length of Study:______________
Parents/Guardians: ______________________________________Preferred Phone:________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________________
Email: _________________________________________________________________________________________________
Circle One:
• I am interested in scheduling a solo adjudication: __YES / NO__
Students will be notified of their adjudication time prior to the festival.
Time Preference: No Preference / Morning / Afternoon_
•
I would like to be considered to perform in a Masterclass :
__YES / NO__
Music Selections for Adjudication and/or Master Class
Title____________________________________________ Composer___________________________ Length____Accmp?____
Title_____________________________________________Composer___________________________Length____Acmp?_____
Scale of your choice:___________________________________________________________________________________________
Please Check Type of Payment
____Cash
____Check Made Out to “CMS”
____Credit Card
CC#___________________________________________________________________EXP: ______/________ Vcode:_____________
Signature____________________________________________________________________________ Date_____________________
Please return by March 20th, 2016 with Festival Fee to:
COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL 775 W Main Street Trappe, PA 19426
STRINGS FESTIVAL 2016
SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 2016
Join us for an exciting day of solo
adjudications, Master classes and
technique workshops for violin, viola and
cello students of all ages.
775 W. Main Street, Trappe, PA 19426
610.489.3676 │ [email protected] │ www.cmsmusic.org
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Schedule of Events
10:00am - 2:30pm: Adjudications by appointment with Irene Guerriro or Cassia Harvey
10:00am - 11:00am: Suzuki Overview with Raymond Mallari
10:30am - 12:00pm: Cello Master Class Victoria De La Cruz
11:15am - 12:15pm: Bow Technique Class with Cynthia Campetti
11:45am - 12:45pm: Tim Watts Instrument/Bow Repair Demo
12:00pm - 3:30pm: Mt. Airy Violins Display
1:00pm - 2:00pm: Jeffrey Solow Bach Master class
1:00pm - 2:00pm: Viola for Violinists Class with Raymond Mallari
2:00pm - 3:30pm: Violin/Viola Master Class Joseph Kauffman
4:30pm - 5:30pm: Prometheus Chamber Orchestra Open Rehearsal
Festival Clinicians and Specials Guests:
Victoria De La Cruz, cello
Victoria De La Cruz began her cello studies at age 8 in Dallas, TX, after 3 years of begging for lessons. She moved to
Philadelphia at age 13 to pursue a life of music. At age 17, she entered The Curtis Institute of Music, where she received
her B.M. At Curtis, she studied with Orlando Cole, Lynn Harrell and Peter Wiley. Victoria has performed as a soloist
with numerous orchestras, including the Philadelphia Orchestra, Ocean City Pops, Pottstown Symphony, DePaul
Chamber Orchestra and SMU Conservatory Orchestra. She has also performed extensively as a chamber musician and
orchestral member in cities across America, Puerto Rico, Austria, Germany, Portugal, Spain, South Korea, and
Switzerland. In her spare time, Victoria gardens, collects rocks and invents recipes in her kitchen.
Irene Guerriero, violin
Irene Guerriero has a Bachelor of Music from SUNY Fredonia during which time she studied violin at the Conservatory
of Music in Vienna, Austria, a Masters of Music in violin from Westchester University and additional post graduate
education at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. Mrs. Guerriero has taught Strings and Orchestra grades 3-12 at
Archbishop Prendergast High School, the Norristown Area School District and the Boyertown Area School District. Most
recently she taught Strings, Orchestra, Music Theory, American Musical Theater and the History of Rock and Roll at the
Colonial Area School District in Plymouth Meeting. She has been professionally active as President of the
Pennsylvania/Delaware String Teachers Association (PADESTA), Chairperson of the Educational Advisory Council of
the Philadelphia Orchestra, Chairperson of the Curriculum Committee of the American String Teachers Association
(ASTA) and Co-founder of the Montgomery County Senior High Honors Orchestra. Mrs. Guerriero has performed with
the Pottstown Symphony, Reading Pops Orchestra, and the Coventry Consort String Quartet. She currently freelances in
the Philadelphia area.
Cassia Harvey, cello
Cassia Harvey is a cellist, cello teacher, and writer of cello technique. She began her cello studies at the age of eight with
Lillian Kauffman and continued her studies with Deborah Reeder and Jeffrey Solow. A soloist with the Kennett
Symphony and the Warminster Symphony and first-place winner of the PADESTA, the Concerto Soloists, and CafferataJackson Competitions, Cassia’s performances have been broadcast on Philadelphia’s Channel 57 and New York Public
Television. Recent performances include concerts at Swarthmore College, the Reading Public Museum, the Ethical
Society of Philadelphia, An Die Musik Live, and the German Society of Philadelphia, as well as lecture recitals at
Columbia University and Barnard College. Cassia has performed with her sister, Myanna, as part of the Harvey String
Duo since 1994. She has been performing with the Philmore Ensemble since 2011 and as a member of the Musicalia
Ensemble since 2015. Her recording, The Russian Cello: Rare Treasures from Imperial Russia and the Soviet Union, with
pianist Tim Ribchester, will be released in spring 2016. Cassia Harvey has been teaching cello for over twenty years. Her
students have been accepted into Philadelphia Sinfonia, Philadelphia Youth Orchestra, and Pennsylvania’s District,
Regional, and All-State Orchestras, MENC All-Eastern Orchestra, and the MENC All-National Orchestra. They have been
accepted into the Advanced Study Ensemble Program at Settlement Music School, the Masterworks Festival,
Meadowmount School of Music, and Tanglewood Music Festival. Cassia’s students have won first prizes in the KoreanAmerican Competition, the Lansdowne Symphony Competition, and in both the junior and senior divisions of the TriCounty Competition. They have soloed with the Bux-Mont Chamber Orchestra, the Warminster Symphony, and the
Landsdowne Symphony. Her students have been accepted into schools as music performance majors including Esther
Boyer College of Music, Indiana University School of Music, and the Juilliard School.
Joseph Kauffman, violin
Joseph Kauffman was born in Oakland, California in 1986, and began studying the violin when he was five. He studied with
Yayoi Numazawa of the Philadelphia Orchestra. During the summers, Joseph participated in international music festivals such
as Interlochen, Luzerne, Music in the Mountains, Kinhaven, and Recontres Musicales International des Graves where he
worked with many of the worlds finest musicians and teachers. Joseph graduated from the Pennsylvania State University in
2008 with a BM in Violin Performance, and was honored to receive the Creative Achievement Award given out to one
exceptional student. He studied there with James Lyon and Max Zorin on a music scholarship, and was awarded Jury
Recognition in his first year. Joseph was a winner of the Beene, Kroulik, and Brewster competitions in Pennsylvania, and in
2008, received first prize in the PSU Philharmonic Concerto Competition where he performed the Sibelius Violin Concerto. He
returns to Penn State every summer for the Penn’s Woods Music Festival under the direction of Maestro Gerardo Edelstein.
Joseph founded “Valens” Piano Quartet which earned 2nd Place in the MTNA Chamber Music Competition. Kauffman was
accepted into the class of Professor Eduard Schmieder in 2008 where he began his studies in the master’s degree program at
Temple University. Kauffman has served as concertmaster for many of the Temple Orchestra concerts. Over the summer
Kauffman performed Mozart Concerto #3 with the Wayne Pennsylvania Chamber Orchestra, performed in LA with ipalpiti
soloists international, Taught chamber music at The Music in the Mountains Festival, and his trio premiered a new work for
violin, piano, and horn.
Prometheus Chamber Orchestra
Founded in 2013, Prometheus Chamber Orchestra is a self-conducted and self-managed orchestra in residence at the
historic Church of the Advocate in North Philadelphia. Comprised of 18 musicians, Prometheus seeks to use the selfconducted orchestra to change the way audiences experience orchestra concerts, the relationship of the orchestra to
the community, and the way musicians perceive concert programming and artistic responsibility.
Jeffrey Solow, cello
Cellist Jeffrey Solow’s impassioned and compelling playing has enthralled audiences throughout North America,
Europe, Latin America and Asia as a recitalist, soloist, chamber musician and teacher. Born and raised in Los Angeles, he
studied with the distinguished cellist Gabor Rejto and earned a degree in Philosophy magna cum laude from UCLA while
studying with and then assisting the legendary Gregor Piatigorsky. Mr. Solow’s repertoire encompasses performances
of more than 40 solo works with orchestras including the Los Angeles Philharmonic (also at the Hollywood Bowl), Japan
Philharmonic, Prime Symphony (Korea), VNOB (Hanoi), Seattle Symphony, Milwaukee Symphony, Los Angeles Chamber
Orchestra, and the American Symphony (with whom he also recorded) and he has been guest artist at many national
and international chamber music festivals. He has recorded on the Columbia, New World, ABC, Centaur, Delos, Kleos,
Laurel, Everest, and Telefunken labels and received two Grammy Award nominations. In addition to performing, Mr.
Solow’s editions are published by Breitkopf, IMC, Peters, Latham, Ovation, and Henle Urtext and his articles and reviews
can be found in The Strad, Strings, and American String Teacher magazines. He is editor of the Newsletter of the
Violoncello Society, Inc. of NY, the nation’s second oldest cello society, and serves as VCS president. Recognized as an
authority on healthy and efficient cello playing, Jeffrey Solow is professor of cello at Temple University in Philadelphia.
He is past president of the American String Teachers Association, chair of ASTA’s National Solo Competition, and has
served on their Executive Board.
Timothy Watts, Luthier
Timothy Watts is a luthier (maker and restorer of stringed instruments) who trained in Philadelphia, Pa with Michael
Purcell, formerly of the William Moennig shop. Mr. Watts worked at Purcell Strings for a number of years before
opening his own shop, Watts Stringed Instruments, in Berwyn, Pa. Mr. Watts specializes in the restoration and sale of
fine violins, violas and cellos.
CMS Faculty:
Cynthia Campetti, violin
Ms. Campetti is a former member of the Philadelphia Orchestra, Philadelphia Opera Orchestra, Pennsylvania Ballet
Company and the Concerto Soloists of Philadelphia. A graduate of the Curtis Institute of Music with a degree in violin
performance, Ms. Campetti studied with world-renowned teachers, Ivan Galamian and Jascha Brodsky. For the past 35
years, Ms. Campetti has committed her time to teaching private students in the Philadelphia region. Ms. Campetti is on
staff at Eastern University, Darlington Fine Arts Center and Community Music School. Cindy is a Master Level Faculty
member at CMS.
Eric Coyne, cello
Eric has been an active teacher, performer, and chamber musician in the Philadelphia region since 2001. In addition to
his work at Community Music School since 2002, he has been a faculty member of the Westminster Choir College
Conservatory, the Nelly Berman School of Music, and The Music School of Delaware. He currently teaches music theory
and chamber music at The Music School of Delaware, and has been a Master Faculty member of the Community School
since 2009. From 2002-2005, he was ‘cellist of CMS’s ensemble-in-residence, the Mühlenberg Piano Quartet, and is
currently ‘cellist of the Illustra Trio. Other performing commitments include Symphony in C, Classical Revolution
Philadelphia, and the Murmuration Improvisation Ensemble. He holds a B.M. in Cello Performance from the University
of Iowa, and an M.M. and Performance-Pedagogy Professional Certificate from Temple University. Eric is also a certified
Suzuki instructor. Eric is a Master Level Faculty member at CMS.
Raymond Mallari, violin & viola
Raymond Mallari graduated from West Chester University with a degree in Viola Performance. He continued his
graduate studies at West Chester University in both violin and viola emphasizing pedagogy. His orchestral participation
includes Temple University Symphony Orchestra, West Chester Symphony Orchestra, Lower Merion Symphony,
Pottstown Symphony Orchestra, ChescoPOPS, and Philadelphia National Symphony. Internationally, he had the
pleasure of touring China with the Philadelphia National Symphony 2011—2012. He participated in the 2013
ChamberArt Madrid Music Festival as principal violist, earning a certificate diploma of chamber music. His chamber
music activities includes numerous String Trios, String Quartets, Guitar Quintet, and Piano Quintets. He was a
participant in the MTNA Young Artist and Chamber Music Competition placing Alternate in the 2009 Chamber Division,
an Honorable Mention in the Young Artist 2008 Division, and a National Finalist in the 2009 Young Artist Division. Mr.
Mallari teaches violin and viola beginners to advancing levels and is Suzuki certified. In addition to working at CMS, Mr.
Mallari is also a faculty member at Immaculata University and has a home studio in West Chester, PA.
2016 CMS STRING FEST Registration Form
The Festival Fee is $30 and includes one ticket to the Prometheus Chamber Orchestra Concert at 7:30pm.
Deadline for Registration is March 20th, 2016. There will be a $10 late registration fee for applicants after
March 15th, 2016. There will be no refunds given for Festival or Registration Fees paid. Participants are
welcome to bring a lunch. Photos or Video taken during the festival may be used on the CMS website and
social media pages. No last names of students will be used.
Please Complete:
Student’s Name: _____________________________________________________Age/Grade: ___________________
Instrument: __________________________________________________________Length of Study:______________
Private Lesson Teacher: ____________________________________________Length of Study:______________
Parents/Guardians: ______________________________________Preferred Phone:________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________________
Email: _________________________________________________________________________________________________
Circle One:
• I am interested in scheduling a solo adjudication: __YES / NO__
Students will be notified of their adjudication time prior to the festival.
Time Preference: No Preference / Morning / Afternoon_
•
I would like to be considered to perform in a Masterclass :
__YES / NO__
Music Selections for Adjudication and/or Master Class
Title____________________________________________ Composer___________________________ Length____Accmp?____
Title_____________________________________________Composer___________________________Length____Acmp?_____
Scale of your choice:___________________________________________________________________________________________
Please Check Type of Payment
____Cash
____Check Made Out to “CMS”
____Credit Card
CC#___________________________________________________________________EXP: ______/________ Vcode:_____________
Signature____________________________________________________________________________ Date_____________________
Please return by March 20th, 2016 with Festival Fee to:
COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL 775 W Main Street Trappe, PA 19426
STRINGS FESTIVAL 2016
SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 2016
Join us for an exciting day of solo
adjudications, Master classes and
technique workshops for violin, viola and
cello students of all ages.
775 W. Main Street, Trappe, PA 19426
610.489.3676 │ [email protected] │ www.cmsmusic.org
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Schedule of Events
10:00am - 2:30pm: Adjudications by appointment with Irene Guerriro or Cassia Harvey
10:00am - 11:00am: Suzuki Overview with Raymond Mallari
10:30am - 12:00pm: Cello Master Class Victoria De La Cruz
11:15am - 12:15pm: Bow Technique Class with Cynthia Campetti
11:45am - 12:45pm: Tim Watts Instrument/Bow Repair Demo
12:00pm - 3:30pm: Mt. Airy Violins Display
1:00pm - 2:00pm: Jeffrey Solow Bach Master class
1:00pm - 2:00pm: Viola for Violinists Class with Raymond Mallari
2:00pm - 3:30pm: Violin/Viola Master Class Joseph Kauffman
4:30pm - 5:30pm: Prometheus Chamber Orchestra Open Rehearsal
Festival Clinicians and Specials Guests:
Victoria De La Cruz, cello
Victoria De La Cruz began her cello studies at age 8 in Dallas, TX, after 3 years of begging for lessons. She moved to
Philadelphia at age 13 to pursue a life of music. At age 17, she entered The Curtis Institute of Music, where she received
her B.M. At Curtis, she studied with Orlando Cole, Lynn Harrell and Peter Wiley. Victoria has performed as a soloist
with numerous orchestras, including the Philadelphia Orchestra, Ocean City Pops, Pottstown Symphony, DePaul
Chamber Orchestra and SMU Conservatory Orchestra. She has also performed extensively as a chamber musician and
orchestral member in cities across America, Puerto Rico, Austria, Germany, Portugal, Spain, South Korea, and
Switzerland. In her spare time, Victoria gardens, collects rocks and invents recipes in her kitchen.
Irene Guerriero, violin
Irene Guerriero has a Bachelor of Music from SUNY Fredonia during which time she studied violin at the Conservatory
of Music in Vienna, Austria, a Masters of Music in violin from Westchester University and additional post graduate
education at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. Mrs. Guerriero has taught Strings and Orchestra grades 3-12 at
Archbishop Prendergast High School, the Norristown Area School District and the Boyertown Area School District. Most
recently she taught Strings, Orchestra, Music Theory, American Musical Theater and the History of Rock and Roll at the
Colonial Area School District in Plymouth Meeting. She has been professionally active as President of the
Pennsylvania/Delaware String Teachers Association (PADESTA), Chairperson of the Educational Advisory Council of
the Philadelphia Orchestra, Chairperson of the Curriculum Committee of the American String Teachers Association
(ASTA) and Co-founder of the Montgomery County Senior High Honors Orchestra. Mrs. Guerriero has performed with
the Pottstown Symphony, Reading Pops Orchestra, and the Coventry Consort String Quartet. She currently freelances in
the Philadelphia area.
Cassia Harvey, cello
Cassia Harvey is a cellist, cello teacher, and writer of cello technique. She began her cello studies at the age of eight with
Lillian Kauffman and continued her studies with Deborah Reeder and Jeffrey Solow. A soloist with the Kennett
Symphony and the Warminster Symphony and first-place winner of the PADESTA, the Concerto Soloists, and CafferataJackson Competitions, Cassia’s performances have been broadcast on Philadelphia’s Channel 57 and New York Public
Television. Recent performances include concerts at Swarthmore College, the Reading Public Museum, the Ethical
Society of Philadelphia, An Die Musik Live, and the German Society of Philadelphia, as well as lecture recitals at
Columbia University and Barnard College. Cassia has performed with her sister, Myanna, as part of the Harvey String
Duo since 1994. She has been performing with the Philmore Ensemble since 2011 and as a member of the Musicalia
Ensemble since 2015. Her recording, The Russian Cello: Rare Treasures from Imperial Russia and the Soviet Union, with
pianist Tim Ribchester, will be released in spring 2016. Cassia Harvey has been teaching cello for over twenty years. Her
students have been accepted into Philadelphia Sinfonia, Philadelphia Youth Orchestra, and Pennsylvania’s District,
Regional, and All-State Orchestras, MENC All-Eastern Orchestra, and the MENC All-National Orchestra. They have been
accepted into the Advanced Study Ensemble Program at Settlement Music School, the Masterworks Festival,
Meadowmount School of Music, and Tanglewood Music Festival. Cassia’s students have won first prizes in the KoreanAmerican Competition, the Lansdowne Symphony Competition, and in both the junior and senior divisions of the TriCounty Competition. They have soloed with the Bux-Mont Chamber Orchestra, the Warminster Symphony, and the
Landsdowne Symphony. Her students have been accepted into schools as music performance majors including Esther
Boyer College of Music, Indiana University School of Music, and the Juilliard School.
Joseph Kauffman, violin
Joseph Kauffman was born in Oakland, California in 1986, and began studying the violin when he was five. He studied with
Yayoi Numazawa of the Philadelphia Orchestra. During the summers, Joseph participated in international music festivals such
as Interlochen, Luzerne, Music in the Mountains, Kinhaven, and Recontres Musicales International des Graves where he
worked with many of the worlds finest musicians and teachers. Joseph graduated from the Pennsylvania State University in
2008 with a BM in Violin Performance, and was honored to receive the Creative Achievement Award given out to one
exceptional student. He studied there with James Lyon and Max Zorin on a music scholarship, and was awarded Jury
Recognition in his first year. Joseph was a winner of the Beene, Kroulik, and Brewster competitions in Pennsylvania, and in
2008, received first prize in the PSU Philharmonic Concerto Competition where he performed the Sibelius Violin Concerto. He
returns to Penn State every summer for the Penn’s Woods Music Festival under the direction of Maestro Gerardo Edelstein.
Joseph founded “Valens” Piano Quartet which earned 2nd Place in the MTNA Chamber Music Competition. Kauffman was
accepted into the class of Professor Eduard Schmieder in 2008 where he began his studies in the master’s degree program at
Temple University. Kauffman has served as concertmaster for many of the Temple Orchestra concerts. Over the summer
Kauffman performed Mozart Concerto #3 with the Wayne Pennsylvania Chamber Orchestra, performed in LA with ipalpiti
soloists international, Taught chamber music at The Music in the Mountains Festival, and his trio premiered a new work for
violin, piano, and horn.
Prometheus Chamber Orchestra
Founded in 2013, Prometheus Chamber Orchestra is a self-conducted and self-managed orchestra in residence at the
historic Church of the Advocate in North Philadelphia. Comprised of 18 musicians, Prometheus seeks to use the selfconducted orchestra to change the way audiences experience orchestra concerts, the relationship of the orchestra to
the community, and the way musicians perceive concert programming and artistic responsibility.
Jeffrey Solow, cello
Cellist Jeffrey Solow’s impassioned and compelling playing has enthralled audiences throughout North America,
Europe, Latin America and Asia as a recitalist, soloist, chamber musician and teacher. Born and raised in Los Angeles, he
studied with the distinguished cellist Gabor Rejto and earned a degree in Philosophy magna cum laude from UCLA while
studying with and then assisting the legendary Gregor Piatigorsky. Mr. Solow’s repertoire encompasses performances
of more than 40 solo works with orchestras including the Los Angeles Philharmonic (also at the Hollywood Bowl), Japan
Philharmonic, Prime Symphony (Korea), VNOB (Hanoi), Seattle Symphony, Milwaukee Symphony, Los Angeles Chamber
Orchestra, and the American Symphony (with whom he also recorded) and he has been guest artist at many national
and international chamber music festivals. He has recorded on the Columbia, New World, ABC, Centaur, Delos, Kleos,
Laurel, Everest, and Telefunken labels and received two Grammy Award nominations. In addition to performing, Mr.
Solow’s editions are published by Breitkopf, IMC, Peters, Latham, Ovation, and Henle Urtext and his articles and reviews
can be found in The Strad, Strings, and American String Teacher magazines. He is editor of the Newsletter of the
Violoncello Society, Inc. of NY, the nation’s second oldest cello society, and serves as VCS president. Recognized as an
authority on healthy and efficient cello playing, Jeffrey Solow is professor of cello at Temple University in Philadelphia.
He is past president of the American String Teachers Association, chair of ASTA’s National Solo Competition, and has
served on their Executive Board.
Timothy Watts, Luthier
Timothy Watts is a luthier (maker and restorer of stringed instruments) who trained in Philadelphia, Pa with Michael
Purcell, formerly of the William Moennig shop. Mr. Watts worked at Purcell Strings for a number of years before
opening his own shop, Watts Stringed Instruments, in Berwyn, Pa. Mr. Watts specializes in the restoration and sale of
fine violins, violas and cellos.
CMS Faculty:
Cynthia Campetti, violin
Ms. Campetti is a former member of the Philadelphia Orchestra, Philadelphia Opera Orchestra, Pennsylvania Ballet
Company and the Concerto Soloists of Philadelphia. A graduate of the Curtis Institute of Music with a degree in violin
performance, Ms. Campetti studied with world-renowned teachers, Ivan Galamian and Jascha Brodsky. For the past 35
years, Ms. Campetti has committed her time to teaching private students in the Philadelphia region. Ms. Campetti is on
staff at Eastern University, Darlington Fine Arts Center and Community Music School. Cindy is a Master Level Faculty
member at CMS.
Eric Coyne, cello
Eric has been an active teacher, performer, and chamber musician in the Philadelphia region since 2001. In addition to
his work at Community Music School since 2002, he has been a faculty member of the Westminster Choir College
Conservatory, the Nelly Berman School of Music, and The Music School of Delaware. He currently teaches music theory
and chamber music at The Music School of Delaware, and has been a Master Faculty member of the Community School
since 2009. From 2002-2005, he was ‘cellist of CMS’s ensemble-in-residence, the Mühlenberg Piano Quartet, and is
currently ‘cellist of the Illustra Trio. Other performing commitments include Symphony in C, Classical Revolution
Philadelphia, and the Murmuration Improvisation Ensemble. He holds a B.M. in Cello Performance from the University
of Iowa, and an M.M. and Performance-Pedagogy Professional Certificate from Temple University. Eric is also a certified
Suzuki instructor. Eric is a Master Level Faculty member at CMS.
Raymond Mallari, violin & viola
Raymond Mallari graduated from West Chester University with a degree in Viola Performance. He continued his
graduate studies at West Chester University in both violin and viola emphasizing pedagogy. His orchestral participation
includes Temple University Symphony Orchestra, West Chester Symphony Orchestra, Lower Merion Symphony,
Pottstown Symphony Orchestra, ChescoPOPS, and Philadelphia National Symphony. Internationally, he had the
pleasure of touring China with the Philadelphia National Symphony 2011—2012. He participated in the 2013
ChamberArt Madrid Music Festival as principal violist, earning a certificate diploma of chamber music. His chamber
music activities includes numerous String Trios, String Quartets, Guitar Quintet, and Piano Quintets. He was a
participant in the MTNA Young Artist and Chamber Music Competition placing Alternate in the 2009 Chamber Division,
an Honorable Mention in the Young Artist 2008 Division, and a National Finalist in the 2009 Young Artist Division. Mr.
Mallari teaches violin and viola beginners to advancing levels and is Suzuki certified. In addition to working at CMS, Mr.
Mallari is also a faculty member at Immaculata University and has a home studio in West Chester, PA.
2016 CMS STRING FEST Registration Form
The Festival Fee is $30 and includes one ticket to the Prometheus Chamber Orchestra Concert at 7:30pm.
Deadline for Registration is March 20th, 2016. There will be a $10 late registration fee for applicants after
March 15th, 2016. There will be no refunds given for Festival or Registration Fees paid. Participants are
welcome to bring a lunch. Photos or Video taken during the festival may be used on the CMS website and
social media pages. No last names of students will be used.
Please Complete:
Student’s Name: _____________________________________________________Age/Grade: ___________________
Instrument: __________________________________________________________Length of Study:______________
Private Lesson Teacher: ____________________________________________Length of Study:______________
Parents/Guardians: ______________________________________Preferred Phone:________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________________
Email: _________________________________________________________________________________________________
Circle One:
• I am interested in scheduling a solo adjudication: __YES / NO__
Students will be notified of their adjudication time prior to the festival.
Time Preference: No Preference / Morning / Afternoon_
•
I would like to be considered to perform in a Masterclass :
__YES / NO__
Music Selections for Adjudication and/or Master Class
Title____________________________________________ Composer___________________________ Length____Accmp?____
Title_____________________________________________Composer___________________________Length____Acmp?_____
Scale of your choice:___________________________________________________________________________________________
Please Check Type of Payment
____Cash
____Check Made Out to “CMS”
____Credit Card
CC#___________________________________________________________________EXP: ______/________ Vcode:_____________
Signature____________________________________________________________________________ Date_____________________
Please return by March 20th, 2016 with Festival Fee to:
COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL 775 W Main Street Trappe, PA 19426
STRINGS FESTIVAL 2016
SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 2016
Join us for an exciting day of solo
adjudications, Master classes and
technique workshops for violin, viola and
cello students of all ages.
775 W. Main Street, Trappe, PA 19426
610.489.3676 │ [email protected] │ www.cmsmusic.org
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Schedule of Events
10:00am - 2:30pm: Adjudications by appointment with Irene Guerriro or Cassia Harvey
10:00am - 11:00am: Suzuki Overview with Raymond Mallari
10:30am - 12:00pm: Cello Master Class Victoria De La Cruz
11:15am - 12:15pm: Bow Technique Class with Cynthia Campetti
11:45am - 12:45pm: Tim Watts Instrument/Bow Repair Demo
12:00pm - 3:30pm: Mt. Airy Violins Display
1:00pm - 2:00pm: Jeffrey Solow Bach Master class
1:00pm - 2:00pm: Viola for Violinists Class with Raymond Mallari
2:00pm - 3:30pm: Violin/Viola Master Class Joseph Kauffman
4:30pm - 5:30pm: Prometheus Chamber Orchestra Open Rehearsal
Festival Clinicians and Specials Guests:
Victoria De La Cruz, cello
Victoria De La Cruz began her cello studies at age 8 in Dallas, TX, after 3 years of begging for lessons. She moved to
Philadelphia at age 13 to pursue a life of music. At age 17, she entered The Curtis Institute of Music, where she received
her B.M. At Curtis, she studied with Orlando Cole, Lynn Harrell and Peter Wiley. Victoria has performed as a soloist
with numerous orchestras, including the Philadelphia Orchestra, Ocean City Pops, Pottstown Symphony, DePaul
Chamber Orchestra and SMU Conservatory Orchestra. She has also performed extensively as a chamber musician and
orchestral member in cities across America, Puerto Rico, Austria, Germany, Portugal, Spain, South Korea, and
Switzerland. In her spare time, Victoria gardens, collects rocks and invents recipes in her kitchen.
Irene Guerriero, violin
Irene Guerriero has a Bachelor of Music from SUNY Fredonia during which time she studied violin at the Conservatory
of Music in Vienna, Austria, a Masters of Music in violin from Westchester University and additional post graduate
education at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. Mrs. Guerriero has taught Strings and Orchestra grades 3-12 at
Archbishop Prendergast High School, the Norristown Area School District and the Boyertown Area School District. Most
recently she taught Strings, Orchestra, Music Theory, American Musical Theater and the History of Rock and Roll at the
Colonial Area School District in Plymouth Meeting. She has been professionally active as President of the
Pennsylvania/Delaware String Teachers Association (PADESTA), Chairperson of the Educational Advisory Council of
the Philadelphia Orchestra, Chairperson of the Curriculum Committee of the American String Teachers Association
(ASTA) and Co-founder of the Montgomery County Senior High Honors Orchestra. Mrs. Guerriero has performed with
the Pottstown Symphony, Reading Pops Orchestra, and the Coventry Consort String Quartet. She currently freelances in
the Philadelphia area.
Cassia Harvey, cello
Cassia Harvey is a cellist, cello teacher, and writer of cello technique. She began her cello studies at the age of eight with
Lillian Kauffman and continued her studies with Deborah Reeder and Jeffrey Solow. A soloist with the Kennett
Symphony and the Warminster Symphony and first-place winner of the PADESTA, the Concerto Soloists, and CafferataJackson Competitions, Cassia’s performances have been broadcast on Philadelphia’s Channel 57 and New York Public
Television. Recent performances include concerts at Swarthmore College, the Reading Public Museum, the Ethical
Society of Philadelphia, An Die Musik Live, and the German Society of Philadelphia, as well as lecture recitals at
Columbia University and Barnard College. Cassia has performed with her sister, Myanna, as part of the Harvey String
Duo since 1994. She has been performing with the Philmore Ensemble since 2011 and as a member of the Musicalia
Ensemble since 2015. Her recording, The Russian Cello: Rare Treasures from Imperial Russia and the Soviet Union, with
pianist Tim Ribchester, will be released in spring 2016. Cassia Harvey has been teaching cello for over twenty years. Her
students have been accepted into Philadelphia Sinfonia, Philadelphia Youth Orchestra, and Pennsylvania’s District,
Regional, and All-State Orchestras, MENC All-Eastern Orchestra, and the MENC All-National Orchestra. They have been
accepted into the Advanced Study Ensemble Program at Settlement Music School, the Masterworks Festival,
Meadowmount School of Music, and Tanglewood Music Festival. Cassia’s students have won first prizes in the KoreanAmerican Competition, the Lansdowne Symphony Competition, and in both the junior and senior divisions of the TriCounty Competition. They have soloed with the Bux-Mont Chamber Orchestra, the Warminster Symphony, and the
Landsdowne Symphony. Her students have been accepted into schools as music performance majors including Esther
Boyer College of Music, Indiana University School of Music, and the Juilliard School.
Joseph Kauffman, violin
Joseph Kauffman was born in Oakland, California in 1986, and began studying the violin when he was five. He studied with
Yayoi Numazawa of the Philadelphia Orchestra. During the summers, Joseph participated in international music festivals such
as Interlochen, Luzerne, Music in the Mountains, Kinhaven, and Recontres Musicales International des Graves where he
worked with many of the worlds finest musicians and teachers. Joseph graduated from the Pennsylvania State University in
2008 with a BM in Violin Performance, and was honored to receive the Creative Achievement Award given out to one
exceptional student. He studied there with James Lyon and Max Zorin on a music scholarship, and was awarded Jury
Recognition in his first year. Joseph was a winner of the Beene, Kroulik, and Brewster competitions in Pennsylvania, and in
2008, received first prize in the PSU Philharmonic Concerto Competition where he performed the Sibelius Violin Concerto. He
returns to Penn State every summer for the Penn’s Woods Music Festival under the direction of Maestro Gerardo Edelstein.
Joseph founded “Valens” Piano Quartet which earned 2nd Place in the MTNA Chamber Music Competition. Kauffman was
accepted into the class of Professor Eduard Schmieder in 2008 where he began his studies in the master’s degree program at
Temple University. Kauffman has served as concertmaster for many of the Temple Orchestra concerts. Over the summer
Kauffman performed Mozart Concerto #3 with the Wayne Pennsylvania Chamber Orchestra, performed in LA with ipalpiti
soloists international, Taught chamber music at The Music in the Mountains Festival, and his trio premiered a new work for
violin, piano, and horn.
Prometheus Chamber Orchestra
Founded in 2013, Prometheus Chamber Orchestra is a self-conducted and self-managed orchestra in residence at the
historic Church of the Advocate in North Philadelphia. Comprised of 18 musicians, Prometheus seeks to use the selfconducted orchestra to change the way audiences experience orchestra concerts, the relationship of the orchestra to
the community, and the way musicians perceive concert programming and artistic responsibility.
Jeffrey Solow, cello
Cellist Jeffrey Solow’s impassioned and compelling playing has enthralled audiences throughout North America,
Europe, Latin America and Asia as a recitalist, soloist, chamber musician and teacher. Born and raised in Los Angeles, he
studied with the distinguished cellist Gabor Rejto and earned a degree in Philosophy magna cum laude from UCLA while
studying with and then assisting the legendary Gregor Piatigorsky. Mr. Solow’s repertoire encompasses performances
of more than 40 solo works with orchestras including the Los Angeles Philharmonic (also at the Hollywood Bowl), Japan
Philharmonic, Prime Symphony (Korea), VNOB (Hanoi), Seattle Symphony, Milwaukee Symphony, Los Angeles Chamber
Orchestra, and the American Symphony (with whom he also recorded) and he has been guest artist at many national
and international chamber music festivals. He has recorded on the Columbia, New World, ABC, Centaur, Delos, Kleos,
Laurel, Everest, and Telefunken labels and received two Grammy Award nominations. In addition to performing, Mr.
Solow’s editions are published by Breitkopf, IMC, Peters, Latham, Ovation, and Henle Urtext and his articles and reviews
can be found in The Strad, Strings, and American String Teacher magazines. He is editor of the Newsletter of the
Violoncello Society, Inc. of NY, the nation’s second oldest cello society, and serves as VCS president. Recognized as an
authority on healthy and efficient cello playing, Jeffrey Solow is professor of cello at Temple University in Philadelphia.
He is past president of the American String Teachers Association, chair of ASTA’s National Solo Competition, and has
served on their Executive Board.
Timothy Watts, Luthier
Timothy Watts is a luthier (maker and restorer of stringed instruments) who trained in Philadelphia, Pa with Michael
Purcell, formerly of the William Moennig shop. Mr. Watts worked at Purcell Strings for a number of years before
opening his own shop, Watts Stringed Instruments, in Berwyn, Pa. Mr. Watts specializes in the restoration and sale of
fine violins, violas and cellos.
CMS Faculty:
Cynthia Campetti, violin
Ms. Campetti is a former member of the Philadelphia Orchestra, Philadelphia Opera Orchestra, Pennsylvania Ballet
Company and the Concerto Soloists of Philadelphia. A graduate of the Curtis Institute of Music with a degree in violin
performance, Ms. Campetti studied with world-renowned teachers, Ivan Galamian and Jascha Brodsky. For the past 35
years, Ms. Campetti has committed her time to teaching private students in the Philadelphia region. Ms. Campetti is on
staff at Eastern University, Darlington Fine Arts Center and Community Music School. Cindy is a Master Level Faculty
member at CMS.
Eric Coyne, cello
Eric has been an active teacher, performer, and chamber musician in the Philadelphia region since 2001. In addition to
his work at Community Music School since 2002, he has been a faculty member of the Westminster Choir College
Conservatory, the Nelly Berman School of Music, and The Music School of Delaware. He currently teaches music theory
and chamber music at The Music School of Delaware, and has been a Master Faculty member of the Community School
since 2009. From 2002-2005, he was ‘cellist of CMS’s ensemble-in-residence, the Mühlenberg Piano Quartet, and is
currently ‘cellist of the Illustra Trio. Other performing commitments include Symphony in C, Classical Revolution
Philadelphia, and the Murmuration Improvisation Ensemble. He holds a B.M. in Cello Performance from the University
of Iowa, and an M.M. and Performance-Pedagogy Professional Certificate from Temple University. Eric is also a certified
Suzuki instructor. Eric is a Master Level Faculty member at CMS.
Raymond Mallari, violin & viola
Raymond Mallari graduated from West Chester University with a degree in Viola Performance. He continued his
graduate studies at West Chester University in both violin and viola emphasizing pedagogy. His orchestral participation
includes Temple University Symphony Orchestra, West Chester Symphony Orchestra, Lower Merion Symphony,
Pottstown Symphony Orchestra, ChescoPOPS, and Philadelphia National Symphony. Internationally, he had the
pleasure of touring China with the Philadelphia National Symphony 2011—2012. He participated in the 2013
ChamberArt Madrid Music Festival as principal violist, earning a certificate diploma of chamber music. His chamber
music activities includes numerous String Trios, String Quartets, Guitar Quintet, and Piano Quintets. He was a
participant in the MTNA Young Artist and Chamber Music Competition placing Alternate in the 2009 Chamber Division,
an Honorable Mention in the Young Artist 2008 Division, and a National Finalist in the 2009 Young Artist Division. Mr.
Mallari teaches violin and viola beginners to advancing levels and is Suzuki certified. In addition to working at CMS, Mr.
Mallari is also a faculty member at Immaculata University and has a home studio in West Chester, PA.
2016 CMS STRING FEST Registration Form
The Festival Fee is $30 and includes one ticket to the Prometheus Chamber Orchestra Concert at 7:30pm.
Deadline for Registration is March 20th, 2016. There will be a $10 late registration fee for applicants after
March 15th, 2016. There will be no refunds given for Festival or Registration Fees paid. Participants are
welcome to bring a lunch. Photos or Video taken during the festival may be used on the CMS website and
social media pages. No last names of students will be used.
Please Complete:
Student’s Name: _____________________________________________________Age/Grade: ___________________
Instrument: __________________________________________________________Length of Study:______________
Private Lesson Teacher: ____________________________________________Length of Study:______________
Parents/Guardians: ______________________________________Preferred Phone:________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________________
Email: _________________________________________________________________________________________________
Circle One:
• I am interested in scheduling a solo adjudication: __YES / NO__
Students will be notified of their adjudication time prior to the festival.
Time Preference: No Preference / Morning / Afternoon_
•
I would like to be considered to perform in a Masterclass :
__YES / NO__
Music Selections for Adjudication and/or Master Class
Title____________________________________________ Composer___________________________ Length____Accmp?____
Title_____________________________________________Composer___________________________Length____Acmp?_____
Scale of your choice:___________________________________________________________________________________________
Please Check Type of Payment
____Cash
____Check Made Out to “CMS”
____Credit Card
CC#___________________________________________________________________EXP: ______/________ Vcode:_____________
Signature____________________________________________________________________________ Date_____________________
Please return by March 20th, 2016 with Festival Fee to:
COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL 775 W Main Street Trappe, PA 19426
STRINGS FESTIVAL 2016
SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 2016
Join us for an exciting day of solo
adjudications, Master classes and
technique workshops for violin, viola and
cello students of all ages.
775 W. Main Street, Trappe, PA 19426
610.489.3676 │ [email protected] │ www.cmsmusic.org
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Schedule of Events
10:00am - 2:30pm: Adjudications by appointment with Irene Guerriro or Cassia Harvey
10:00am - 11:00am: Suzuki Overview with Raymond Mallari
10:30am - 12:00pm: Cello Master Class Victoria De La Cruz
11:15am - 12:15pm: Bow Technique Class with Cynthia Campetti
11:45am - 12:45pm: Tim Watts Instrument/Bow Repair Demo
12:00pm - 3:30pm: Mt. Airy Violins Display
1:00pm - 2:00pm: Jeffrey Solow Bach Master class
1:00pm - 2:00pm: Viola for Violinists Class with Raymond Mallari
2:00pm - 3:30pm: Violin/Viola Master Class Joseph Kauffman
4:30pm - 5:30pm: Prometheus Chamber Orchestra Open Rehearsal
Festival Clinicians and Specials Guests:
Victoria De La Cruz, cello
Victoria De La Cruz began her cello studies at age 8 in Dallas, TX, after 3 years of begging for lessons. She moved to
Philadelphia at age 13 to pursue a life of music. At age 17, she entered The Curtis Institute of Music, where she received
her B.M. At Curtis, she studied with Orlando Cole, Lynn Harrell and Peter Wiley. Victoria has performed as a soloist
with numerous orchestras, including the Philadelphia Orchestra, Ocean City Pops, Pottstown Symphony, DePaul
Chamber Orchestra and SMU Conservatory Orchestra. She has also performed extensively as a chamber musician and
orchestral member in cities across America, Puerto Rico, Austria, Germany, Portugal, Spain, South Korea, and
Switzerland. In her spare time, Victoria gardens, collects rocks and invents recipes in her kitchen.
Irene Guerriero, violin
Irene Guerriero has a Bachelor of Music from SUNY Fredonia during which time she studied violin at the Conservatory
of Music in Vienna, Austria, a Masters of Music in violin from Westchester University and additional post graduate
education at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. Mrs. Guerriero has taught Strings and Orchestra grades 3-12 at
Archbishop Prendergast High School, the Norristown Area School District and the Boyertown Area School District. Most
recently she taught Strings, Orchestra, Music Theory, American Musical Theater and the History of Rock and Roll at the
Colonial Area School District in Plymouth Meeting. She has been professionally active as President of the
Pennsylvania/Delaware String Teachers Association (PADESTA), Chairperson of the Educational Advisory Council of
the Philadelphia Orchestra, Chairperson of the Curriculum Committee of the American String Teachers Association
(ASTA) and Co-founder of the Montgomery County Senior High Honors Orchestra. Mrs. Guerriero has performed with
the Pottstown Symphony, Reading Pops Orchestra, and the Coventry Consort String Quartet. She currently freelances in
the Philadelphia area.
Cassia Harvey, cello
Cassia Harvey is a cellist, cello teacher, and writer of cello technique. She began her cello studies at the age of eight with
Lillian Kauffman and continued her studies with Deborah Reeder and Jeffrey Solow. A soloist with the Kennett
Symphony and the Warminster Symphony and first-place winner of the PADESTA, the Concerto Soloists, and CafferataJackson Competitions, Cassia’s performances have been broadcast on Philadelphia’s Channel 57 and New York Public
Television. Recent performances include concerts at Swarthmore College, the Reading Public Museum, the Ethical
Society of Philadelphia, An Die Musik Live, and the German Society of Philadelphia, as well as lecture recitals at
Columbia University and Barnard College. Cassia has performed with her sister, Myanna, as part of the Harvey String
Duo since 1994. She has been performing with the Philmore Ensemble since 2011 and as a member of the Musicalia
Ensemble since 2015. Her recording, The Russian Cello: Rare Treasures from Imperial Russia and the Soviet Union, with
pianist Tim Ribchester, will be released in spring 2016. Cassia Harvey has been teaching cello for over twenty years. Her
students have been accepted into Philadelphia Sinfonia, Philadelphia Youth Orchestra, and Pennsylvania’s District,
Regional, and All-State Orchestras, MENC All-Eastern Orchestra, and the MENC All-National Orchestra. They have been
accepted into the Advanced Study Ensemble Program at Settlement Music School, the Masterworks Festival,
Meadowmount School of Music, and Tanglewood Music Festival. Cassia’s students have won first prizes in the KoreanAmerican Competition, the Lansdowne Symphony Competition, and in both the junior and senior divisions of the TriCounty Competition. They have soloed with the Bux-Mont Chamber Orchestra, the Warminster Symphony, and the
Landsdowne Symphony. Her students have been accepted into schools as music performance majors including Esther
Boyer College of Music, Indiana University School of Music, and the Juilliard School.
Joseph Kauffman, violin
Joseph Kauffman was born in Oakland, California in 1986, and began studying the violin when he was five. He studied with
Yayoi Numazawa of the Philadelphia Orchestra. During the summers, Joseph participated in international music festivals such
as Interlochen, Luzerne, Music in the Mountains, Kinhaven, and Recontres Musicales International des Graves where he
worked with many of the worlds finest musicians and teachers. Joseph graduated from the Pennsylvania State University in
2008 with a BM in Violin Performance, and was honored to receive the Creative Achievement Award given out to one
exceptional student. He studied there with James Lyon and Max Zorin on a music scholarship, and was awarded Jury
Recognition in his first year. Joseph was a winner of the Beene, Kroulik, and Brewster competitions in Pennsylvania, and in
2008, received first prize in the PSU Philharmonic Concerto Competition where he performed the Sibelius Violin Concerto. He
returns to Penn State every summer for the Penn’s Woods Music Festival under the direction of Maestro Gerardo Edelstein.
Joseph founded “Valens” Piano Quartet which earned 2nd Place in the MTNA Chamber Music Competition. Kauffman was
accepted into the class of Professor Eduard Schmieder in 2008 where he began his studies in the master’s degree program at
Temple University. Kauffman has served as concertmaster for many of the Temple Orchestra concerts. Over the summer
Kauffman performed Mozart Concerto #3 with the Wayne Pennsylvania Chamber Orchestra, performed in LA with ipalpiti
soloists international, Taught chamber music at The Music in the Mountains Festival, and his trio premiered a new work for
violin, piano, and horn.
Prometheus Chamber Orchestra
Founded in 2013, Prometheus Chamber Orchestra is a self-conducted and self-managed orchestra in residence at the
historic Church of the Advocate in North Philadelphia. Comprised of 18 musicians, Prometheus seeks to use the selfconducted orchestra to change the way audiences experience orchestra concerts, the relationship of the orchestra to
the community, and the way musicians perceive concert programming and artistic responsibility.
Jeffrey Solow, cello
Cellist Jeffrey Solow’s impassioned and compelling playing has enthralled audiences throughout North America,
Europe, Latin America and Asia as a recitalist, soloist, chamber musician and teacher. Born and raised in Los Angeles, he
studied with the distinguished cellist Gabor Rejto and earned a degree in Philosophy magna cum laude from UCLA while
studying with and then assisting the legendary Gregor Piatigorsky. Mr. Solow’s repertoire encompasses performances
of more than 40 solo works with orchestras including the Los Angeles Philharmonic (also at the Hollywood Bowl), Japan
Philharmonic, Prime Symphony (Korea), VNOB (Hanoi), Seattle Symphony, Milwaukee Symphony, Los Angeles Chamber
Orchestra, and the American Symphony (with whom he also recorded) and he has been guest artist at many national
and international chamber music festivals. He has recorded on the Columbia, New World, ABC, Centaur, Delos, Kleos,
Laurel, Everest, and Telefunken labels and received two Grammy Award nominations. In addition to performing, Mr.
Solow’s editions are published by Breitkopf, IMC, Peters, Latham, Ovation, and Henle Urtext and his articles and reviews
can be found in The Strad, Strings, and American String Teacher magazines. He is editor of the Newsletter of the
Violoncello Society, Inc. of NY, the nation’s second oldest cello society, and serves as VCS president. Recognized as an
authority on healthy and efficient cello playing, Jeffrey Solow is professor of cello at Temple University in Philadelphia.
He is past president of the American String Teachers Association, chair of ASTA’s National Solo Competition, and has
served on their Executive Board.
Timothy Watts, Luthier
Timothy Watts is a luthier (maker and restorer of stringed instruments) who trained in Philadelphia, Pa with Michael
Purcell, formerly of the William Moennig shop. Mr. Watts worked at Purcell Strings for a number of years before
opening his own shop, Watts Stringed Instruments, in Berwyn, Pa. Mr. Watts specializes in the restoration and sale of
fine violins, violas and cellos.
CMS Faculty:
Cynthia Campetti, violin
Ms. Campetti is a former member of the Philadelphia Orchestra, Philadelphia Opera Orchestra, Pennsylvania Ballet
Company and the Concerto Soloists of Philadelphia. A graduate of the Curtis Institute of Music with a degree in violin
performance, Ms. Campetti studied with world-renowned teachers, Ivan Galamian and Jascha Brodsky. For the past 35
years, Ms. Campetti has committed her time to teaching private students in the Philadelphia region. Ms. Campetti is on
staff at Eastern University, Darlington Fine Arts Center and Community Music School. Cindy is a Master Level Faculty
member at CMS.
Eric Coyne, cello
Eric has been an active teacher, performer, and chamber musician in the Philadelphia region since 2001. In addition to
his work at Community Music School since 2002, he has been a faculty member of the Westminster Choir College
Conservatory, the Nelly Berman School of Music, and The Music School of Delaware. He currently teaches music theory
and chamber music at The Music School of Delaware, and has been a Master Faculty member of the Community School
since 2009. From 2002-2005, he was ‘cellist of CMS’s ensemble-in-residence, the Mühlenberg Piano Quartet, and is
currently ‘cellist of the Illustra Trio. Other performing commitments include Symphony in C, Classical Revolution
Philadelphia, and the Murmuration Improvisation Ensemble. He holds a B.M. in Cello Performance from the University
of Iowa, and an M.M. and Performance-Pedagogy Professional Certificate from Temple University. Eric is also a certified
Suzuki instructor. Eric is a Master Level Faculty member at CMS.
Raymond Mallari, violin & viola
Raymond Mallari graduated from West Chester University with a degree in Viola Performance. He continued his
graduate studies at West Chester University in both violin and viola emphasizing pedagogy. His orchestral participation
includes Temple University Symphony Orchestra, West Chester Symphony Orchestra, Lower Merion Symphony,
Pottstown Symphony Orchestra, ChescoPOPS, and Philadelphia National Symphony. Internationally, he had the
pleasure of touring China with the Philadelphia National Symphony 2011—2012. He participated in the 2013
ChamberArt Madrid Music Festival as principal violist, earning a certificate diploma of chamber music. His chamber
music activities includes numerous String Trios, String Quartets, Guitar Quintet, and Piano Quintets. He was a
participant in the MTNA Young Artist and Chamber Music Competition placing Alternate in the 2009 Chamber Division,
an Honorable Mention in the Young Artist 2008 Division, and a National Finalist in the 2009 Young Artist Division. Mr.
Mallari teaches violin and viola beginners to advancing levels and is Suzuki certified. In addition to working at CMS, Mr.
Mallari is also a faculty member at Immaculata University and has a home studio in West Chester, PA.
2016 CMS STRING FEST Registration Form
The Festival Fee is $30 and includes one ticket to the Prometheus Chamber Orchestra Concert at 7:30pm.
Deadline for Registration is March 20th, 2016. There will be a $10 late registration fee for applicants after
March 15th, 2016. There will be no refunds given for Festival or Registration Fees paid. Participants are
welcome to bring a lunch. Photos or Video taken during the festival may be used on the CMS website and
social media pages. No last names of students will be used.
Please Complete:
Student’s Name: _____________________________________________________Age/Grade: ___________________
Instrument: __________________________________________________________Length of Study:______________
Private Lesson Teacher: ____________________________________________Length of Study:______________
Parents/Guardians: ______________________________________Preferred Phone:________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________________
Email: _________________________________________________________________________________________________
Circle One:
• I am interested in scheduling a solo adjudication: __YES / NO__
Students will be notified of their adjudication time prior to the festival.
Time Preference: No Preference / Morning / Afternoon_
•
I would like to be considered to perform in a Masterclass :
__YES / NO__
Music Selections for Adjudication and/or Master Class
Title____________________________________________ Composer___________________________ Length____Accmp?____
Title_____________________________________________Composer___________________________Length____Acmp?_____
Scale of your choice:___________________________________________________________________________________________
Please Check Type of Payment
____Cash
____Check Made Out to “CMS”
____Credit Card
CC#___________________________________________________________________EXP: ______/________ Vcode:_____________
Signature____________________________________________________________________________ Date_____________________
Please return by March 20th, 2016 with Festival Fee to:
COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL 775 W Main Street Trappe, PA 19426
STRINGS FESTIVAL 2016
SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 2016
Join us for an exciting day of solo
adjudications, Master classes and
technique workshops for violin, viola and
cello students of all ages.
775 W. Main Street, Trappe, PA 19426
610.489.3676 │ [email protected] │ www.cmsmusic.org
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Schedule of Events
10:00am - 2:30pm: Adjudications by appointment with Irene Guerriro or Cassia Harvey
10:00am - 11:00am: Suzuki Overview with Raymond Mallari
10:30am - 12:00pm: Cello Master Class Victoria De La Cruz
11:15am - 12:15pm: Bow Technique Class with Cynthia Campetti
11:45am - 12:45pm: Tim Watts Instrument/Bow Repair Demo
12:00pm - 3:30pm: Mt. Airy Violins Display
1:00pm - 2:00pm: Jeffrey Solow Bach Master class
1:00pm - 2:00pm: Viola for Violinists Class with Raymond Mallari
2:00pm - 3:30pm: Violin/Viola Master Class Joseph Kauffman
4:30pm - 5:30pm: Prometheus Chamber Orchestra Open Rehearsal
Festival Clinicians and Specials Guests:
Victoria De La Cruz, cello
Victoria De La Cruz began her cello studies at age 8 in Dallas, TX, after 3 years of begging for lessons. She moved to
Philadelphia at age 13 to pursue a life of music. At age 17, she entered The Curtis Institute of Music, where she received
her B.M. At Curtis, she studied with Orlando Cole, Lynn Harrell and Peter Wiley. Victoria has performed as a soloist
with numerous orchestras, including the Philadelphia Orchestra, Ocean City Pops, Pottstown Symphony, DePaul
Chamber Orchestra and SMU Conservatory Orchestra. She has also performed extensively as a chamber musician and
orchestral member in cities across America, Puerto Rico, Austria, Germany, Portugal, Spain, South Korea, and
Switzerland. In her spare time, Victoria gardens, collects rocks and invents recipes in her kitchen.
Irene Guerriero, violin
Irene Guerriero has a Bachelor of Music from SUNY Fredonia during which time she studied violin at the Conservatory
of Music in Vienna, Austria, a Masters of Music in violin from Westchester University and additional post graduate
education at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. Mrs. Guerriero has taught Strings and Orchestra grades 3-12 at
Archbishop Prendergast High School, the Norristown Area School District and the Boyertown Area School District. Most
recently she taught Strings, Orchestra, Music Theory, American Musical Theater and the History of Rock and Roll at the
Colonial Area School District in Plymouth Meeting. She has been professionally active as President of the
Pennsylvania/Delaware String Teachers Association (PADESTA), Chairperson of the Educational Advisory Council of
the Philadelphia Orchestra, Chairperson of the Curriculum Committee of the American String Teachers Association
(ASTA) and Co-founder of the Montgomery County Senior High Honors Orchestra. Mrs. Guerriero has performed with
the Pottstown Symphony, Reading Pops Orchestra, and the Coventry Consort String Quartet. She currently freelances in
the Philadelphia area.
Cassia Harvey, cello
Cassia Harvey is a cellist, cello teacher, and writer of cello technique. She began her cello studies at the age of eight with
Lillian Kauffman and continued her studies with Deborah Reeder and Jeffrey Solow. A soloist with the Kennett
Symphony and the Warminster Symphony and first-place winner of the PADESTA, the Concerto Soloists, and CafferataJackson Competitions, Cassia’s performances have been broadcast on Philadelphia’s Channel 57 and New York Public
Television. Recent performances include concerts at Swarthmore College, the Reading Public Museum, the Ethical
Society of Philadelphia, An Die Musik Live, and the German Society of Philadelphia, as well as lecture recitals at
Columbia University and Barnard College. Cassia has performed with her sister, Myanna, as part of the Harvey String
Duo since 1994. She has been performing with the Philmore Ensemble since 2011 and as a member of the Musicalia
Ensemble since 2015. Her recording, The Russian Cello: Rare Treasures from Imperial Russia and the Soviet Union, with
pianist Tim Ribchester, will be released in spring 2016. Cassia Harvey has been teaching cello for over twenty years. Her
students have been accepted into Philadelphia Sinfonia, Philadelphia Youth Orchestra, and Pennsylvania’s District,
Regional, and All-State Orchestras, MENC All-Eastern Orchestra, and the MENC All-National Orchestra. They have been
accepted into the Advanced Study Ensemble Program at Settlement Music School, the Masterworks Festival,
Meadowmount School of Music, and Tanglewood Music Festival. Cassia’s students have won first prizes in the KoreanAmerican Competition, the Lansdowne Symphony Competition, and in both the junior and senior divisions of the TriCounty Competition. They have soloed with the Bux-Mont Chamber Orchestra, the Warminster Symphony, and the
Landsdowne Symphony. Her students have been accepted into schools as music performance majors including Esther
Boyer College of Music, Indiana University School of Music, and the Juilliard School.
Joseph Kauffman, violin
Joseph Kauffman was born in Oakland, California in 1986, and began studying the violin when he was five. He studied with
Yayoi Numazawa of the Philadelphia Orchestra. During the summers, Joseph participated in international music festivals such
as Interlochen, Luzerne, Music in the Mountains, Kinhaven, and Recontres Musicales International des Graves where he
worked with many of the worlds finest musicians and teachers. Joseph graduated from the Pennsylvania State University in
2008 with a BM in Violin Performance, and was honored to receive the Creative Achievement Award given out to one
exceptional student. He studied there with James Lyon and Max Zorin on a music scholarship, and was awarded Jury
Recognition in his first year. Joseph was a winner of the Beene, Kroulik, and Brewster competitions in Pennsylvania, and in
2008, received first prize in the PSU Philharmonic Concerto Competition where he performed the Sibelius Violin Concerto. He
returns to Penn State every summer for the Penn’s Woods Music Festival under the direction of Maestro Gerardo Edelstein.
Joseph founded “Valens” Piano Quartet which earned 2nd Place in the MTNA Chamber Music Competition. Kauffman was
accepted into the class of Professor Eduard Schmieder in 2008 where he began his studies in the master’s degree program at
Temple University. Kauffman has served as concertmaster for many of the Temple Orchestra concerts. Over the summer
Kauffman performed Mozart Concerto #3 with the Wayne Pennsylvania Chamber Orchestra, performed in LA with ipalpiti
soloists international, Taught chamber music at The Music in the Mountains Festival, and his trio premiered a new work for
violin, piano, and horn.
Prometheus Chamber Orchestra
Founded in 2013, Prometheus Chamber Orchestra is a self-conducted and self-managed orchestra in residence at the
historic Church of the Advocate in North Philadelphia. Comprised of 18 musicians, Prometheus seeks to use the selfconducted orchestra to change the way audiences experience orchestra concerts, the relationship of the orchestra to
the community, and the way musicians perceive concert programming and artistic responsibility.
Jeffrey Solow, cello
Cellist Jeffrey Solow’s impassioned and compelling playing has enthralled audiences throughout North America,
Europe, Latin America and Asia as a recitalist, soloist, chamber musician and teacher. Born and raised in Los Angeles, he
studied with the distinguished cellist Gabor Rejto and earned a degree in Philosophy magna cum laude from UCLA while
studying with and then assisting the legendary Gregor Piatigorsky. Mr. Solow’s repertoire encompasses performances
of more than 40 solo works with orchestras including the Los Angeles Philharmonic (also at the Hollywood Bowl), Japan
Philharmonic, Prime Symphony (Korea), VNOB (Hanoi), Seattle Symphony, Milwaukee Symphony, Los Angeles Chamber
Orchestra, and the American Symphony (with whom he also recorded) and he has been guest artist at many national
and international chamber music festivals. He has recorded on the Columbia, New World, ABC, Centaur, Delos, Kleos,
Laurel, Everest, and Telefunken labels and received two Grammy Award nominations. In addition to performing, Mr.
Solow’s editions are published by Breitkopf, IMC, Peters, Latham, Ovation, and Henle Urtext and his articles and reviews
can be found in The Strad, Strings, and American String Teacher magazines. He is editor of the Newsletter of the
Violoncello Society, Inc. of NY, the nation’s second oldest cello society, and serves as VCS president. Recognized as an
authority on healthy and efficient cello playing, Jeffrey Solow is professor of cello at Temple University in Philadelphia.
He is past president of the American String Teachers Association, chair of ASTA’s National Solo Competition, and has
served on their Executive Board.
Timothy Watts, Luthier
Timothy Watts is a luthier (maker and restorer of stringed instruments) who trained in Philadelphia, Pa with Michael
Purcell, formerly of the William Moennig shop. Mr. Watts worked at Purcell Strings for a number of years before
opening his own shop, Watts Stringed Instruments, in Berwyn, Pa. Mr. Watts specializes in the restoration and sale of
fine violins, violas and cellos.
CMS Faculty:
Cynthia Campetti, violin
Ms. Campetti is a former member of the Philadelphia Orchestra, Philadelphia Opera Orchestra, Pennsylvania Ballet
Company and the Concerto Soloists of Philadelphia. A graduate of the Curtis Institute of Music with a degree in violin
performance, Ms. Campetti studied with world-renowned teachers, Ivan Galamian and Jascha Brodsky. For the past 35
years, Ms. Campetti has committed her time to teaching private students in the Philadelphia region. Ms. Campetti is on
staff at Eastern University, Darlington Fine Arts Center and Community Music School. Cindy is a Master Level Faculty
member at CMS.
Eric Coyne, cello
Eric has been an active teacher, performer, and chamber musician in the Philadelphia region since 2001. In addition to
his work at Community Music School since 2002, he has been a faculty member of the Westminster Choir College
Conservatory, the Nelly Berman School of Music, and The Music School of Delaware. He currently teaches music theory
and chamber music at The Music School of Delaware, and has been a Master Faculty member of the Community School
since 2009. From 2002-2005, he was ‘cellist of CMS’s ensemble-in-residence, the Mühlenberg Piano Quartet, and is
currently ‘cellist of the Illustra Trio. Other performing commitments include Symphony in C, Classical Revolution
Philadelphia, and the Murmuration Improvisation Ensemble. He holds a B.M. in Cello Performance from the University
of Iowa, and an M.M. and Performance-Pedagogy Professional Certificate from Temple University. Eric is also a certified
Suzuki instructor. Eric is a Master Level Faculty member at CMS.
Raymond Mallari, violin & viola
Raymond Mallari graduated from West Chester University with a degree in Viola Performance. He continued his
graduate studies at West Chester University in both violin and viola emphasizing pedagogy. His orchestral participation
includes Temple University Symphony Orchestra, West Chester Symphony Orchestra, Lower Merion Symphony,
Pottstown Symphony Orchestra, ChescoPOPS, and Philadelphia National Symphony. Internationally, he had the
pleasure of touring China with the Philadelphia National Symphony 2011—2012. He participated in the 2013
ChamberArt Madrid Music Festival as principal violist, earning a certificate diploma of chamber music. His chamber
music activities includes numerous String Trios, String Quartets, Guitar Quintet, and Piano Quintets. He was a
participant in the MTNA Young Artist and Chamber Music Competition placing Alternate in the 2009 Chamber Division,
an Honorable Mention in the Young Artist 2008 Division, and a National Finalist in the 2009 Young Artist Division. Mr.
Mallari teaches violin and viola beginners to advancing levels and is Suzuki certified. In addition to working at CMS, Mr.
Mallari is also a faculty member at Immaculata University and has a home studio in West Chester, PA.
2016 CMS STRING FEST Registration Form
The Festival Fee is $30 and includes one ticket to the Prometheus Chamber Orchestra Concert at 7:30pm.
Deadline for Registration is March 20th, 2016. There will be a $10 late registration fee for applicants after
March 15th, 2016. There will be no refunds given for Festival or Registration Fees paid. Participants are
welcome to bring a lunch. Photos or Video taken during the festival may be used on the CMS website and
social media pages. No last names of students will be used.
Please Complete:
Student’s Name: _____________________________________________________Age/Grade: ___________________
Instrument: __________________________________________________________Length of Study:______________
Private Lesson Teacher: ____________________________________________Length of Study:______________
Parents/Guardians: ______________________________________Preferred Phone:________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________________
Email: _________________________________________________________________________________________________
Circle One:
• I am interested in scheduling a solo adjudication: __YES / NO__
Students will be notified of their adjudication time prior to the festival.
Time Preference: No Preference / Morning / Afternoon_
•
I would like to be considered to perform in a Masterclass :
__YES / NO__
Music Selections for Adjudication and/or Master Class
Title____________________________________________ Composer___________________________ Length____Accmp?____
Title_____________________________________________Composer___________________________Length____Acmp?_____
Scale of your choice:___________________________________________________________________________________________
Please Check Type of Payment
____Cash
____Check Made Out to “CMS”
____Credit Card
CC#___________________________________________________________________EXP: ______/________ Vcode:_____________
Signature____________________________________________________________________________ Date_____________________
Please return by March 20th, 2016 with Festival Fee to:
COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL 775 W Main Street Trappe, PA 19426
STRINGS FESTIVAL 2016
SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 2016
Join us for an exciting day of solo
adjudications, Master classes and
technique workshops for violin, viola and
cello students of all ages.
775 W. Main Street, Trappe, PA 19426
610.489.3676 │ [email protected] │ www.cmsmusic.org
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Schedule of Events
10:00am - 2:30pm: Adjudications by appointment with Irene Guerriro or Cassia Harvey
10:00am - 11:00am: Suzuki Overview with Raymond Mallari
10:30am - 12:00pm: Cello Master Class Victoria De La Cruz
11:15am - 12:15pm: Bow Technique Class with Cynthia Campetti
11:45am - 12:45pm: Tim Watts Instrument/Bow Repair Demo
12:00pm - 3:30pm: Mt. Airy Violins Display
1:00pm - 2:00pm: Jeffrey Solow Bach Master class
1:00pm - 2:00pm: Viola for Violinists Class with Raymond Mallari
2:00pm - 3:30pm: Violin/Viola Master Class Joseph Kauffman
4:30pm - 5:30pm: Prometheus Chamber Orchestra Open Rehearsal
Festival Clinicians and Specials Guests:
Victoria De La Cruz, cello
Victoria De La Cruz began her cello studies at age 8 in Dallas, TX, after 3 years of begging for lessons. She moved to
Philadelphia at age 13 to pursue a life of music. At age 17, she entered The Curtis Institute of Music, where she received
her B.M. At Curtis, she studied with Orlando Cole, Lynn Harrell and Peter Wiley. Victoria has performed as a soloist
with numerous orchestras, including the Philadelphia Orchestra, Ocean City Pops, Pottstown Symphony, DePaul
Chamber Orchestra and SMU Conservatory Orchestra. She has also performed extensively as a chamber musician and
orchestral member in cities across America, Puerto Rico, Austria, Germany, Portugal, Spain, South Korea, and
Switzerland. In her spare time, Victoria gardens, collects rocks and invents recipes in her kitchen.
Irene Guerriero, violin
Irene Guerriero has a Bachelor of Music from SUNY Fredonia during which time she studied violin at the Conservatory
of Music in Vienna, Austria, a Masters of Music in violin from Westchester University and additional post graduate
education at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. Mrs. Guerriero has taught Strings and Orchestra grades 3-12 at
Archbishop Prendergast High School, the Norristown Area School District and the Boyertown Area School District. Most
recently she taught Strings, Orchestra, Music Theory, American Musical Theater and the History of Rock and Roll at the
Colonial Area School District in Plymouth Meeting. She has been professionally active as President of the
Pennsylvania/Delaware String Teachers Association (PADESTA), Chairperson of the Educational Advisory Council of
the Philadelphia Orchestra, Chairperson of the Curriculum Committee of the American String Teachers Association
(ASTA) and Co-founder of the Montgomery County Senior High Honors Orchestra. Mrs. Guerriero has performed with
the Pottstown Symphony, Reading Pops Orchestra, and the Coventry Consort String Quartet. She currently freelances in
the Philadelphia area.
Cassia Harvey, cello
Cassia Harvey is a cellist, cello teacher, and writer of cello technique. She began her cello studies at the age of eight with
Lillian Kauffman and continued her studies with Deborah Reeder and Jeffrey Solow. A soloist with the Kennett
Symphony and the Warminster Symphony and first-place winner of the PADESTA, the Concerto Soloists, and CafferataJackson Competitions, Cassia’s performances have been broadcast on Philadelphia’s Channel 57 and New York Public
Television. Recent performances include concerts at Swarthmore College, the Reading Public Museum, the Ethical
Society of Philadelphia, An Die Musik Live, and the German Society of Philadelphia, as well as lecture recitals at
Columbia University and Barnard College. Cassia has performed with her sister, Myanna, as part of the Harvey String
Duo since 1994. She has been performing with the Philmore Ensemble since 2011 and as a member of the Musicalia
Ensemble since 2015. Her recording, The Russian Cello: Rare Treasures from Imperial Russia and the Soviet Union, with
pianist Tim Ribchester, will be released in spring 2016. Cassia Harvey has been teaching cello for over twenty years. Her
students have been accepted into Philadelphia Sinfonia, Philadelphia Youth Orchestra, and Pennsylvania’s District,
Regional, and All-State Orchestras, MENC All-Eastern Orchestra, and the MENC All-National Orchestra. They have been
accepted into the Advanced Study Ensemble Program at Settlement Music School, the Masterworks Festival,
Meadowmount School of Music, and Tanglewood Music Festival. Cassia’s students have won first prizes in the KoreanAmerican Competition, the Lansdowne Symphony Competition, and in both the junior and senior divisions of the TriCounty Competition. They have soloed with the Bux-Mont Chamber Orchestra, the Warminster Symphony, and the
Landsdowne Symphony. Her students have been accepted into schools as music performance majors including Esther
Boyer College of Music, Indiana University School of Music, and the Juilliard School.
Joseph Kauffman, violin
Joseph Kauffman was born in Oakland, California in 1986, and began studying the violin when he was five. He studied with
Yayoi Numazawa of the Philadelphia Orchestra. During the summers, Joseph participated in international music festivals such
as Interlochen, Luzerne, Music in the Mountains, Kinhaven, and Recontres Musicales International des Graves where he
worked with many of the worlds finest musicians and teachers. Joseph graduated from the Pennsylvania State University in
2008 with a BM in Violin Performance, and was honored to receive the Creative Achievement Award given out to one
exceptional student. He studied there with James Lyon and Max Zorin on a music scholarship, and was awarded Jury
Recognition in his first year. Joseph was a winner of the Beene, Kroulik, and Brewster competitions in Pennsylvania, and in
2008, received first prize in the PSU Philharmonic Concerto Competition where he performed the Sibelius Violin Concerto. He
returns to Penn State every summer for the Penn’s Woods Music Festival under the direction of Maestro Gerardo Edelstein.
Joseph founded “Valens” Piano Quartet which earned 2nd Place in the MTNA Chamber Music Competition. Kauffman was
accepted into the class of Professor Eduard Schmieder in 2008 where he began his studies in the master’s degree program at
Temple University. Kauffman has served as concertmaster for many of the Temple Orchestra concerts. Over the summer
Kauffman performed Mozart Concerto #3 with the Wayne Pennsylvania Chamber Orchestra, performed in LA with ipalpiti
soloists international, Taught chamber music at The Music in the Mountains Festival, and his trio premiered a new work for
violin, piano, and horn.
Prometheus Chamber Orchestra
Founded in 2013, Prometheus Chamber Orchestra is a self-conducted and self-managed orchestra in residence at the
historic Church of the Advocate in North Philadelphia. Comprised of 18 musicians, Prometheus seeks to use the selfconducted orchestra to change the way audiences experience orchestra concerts, the relationship of the orchestra to
the community, and the way musicians perceive concert programming and artistic responsibility.
Jeffrey Solow, cello
Cellist Jeffrey Solow’s impassioned and compelling playing has enthralled audiences throughout North America,
Europe, Latin America and Asia as a recitalist, soloist, chamber musician and teacher. Born and raised in Los Angeles, he
studied with the distinguished cellist Gabor Rejto and earned a degree in Philosophy magna cum laude from UCLA while
studying with and then assisting the legendary Gregor Piatigorsky. Mr. Solow’s repertoire encompasses performances
of more than 40 solo works with orchestras including the Los Angeles Philharmonic (also at the Hollywood Bowl), Japan
Philharmonic, Prime Symphony (Korea), VNOB (Hanoi), Seattle Symphony, Milwaukee Symphony, Los Angeles Chamber
Orchestra, and the American Symphony (with whom he also recorded) and he has been guest artist at many national
and international chamber music festivals. He has recorded on the Columbia, New World, ABC, Centaur, Delos, Kleos,
Laurel, Everest, and Telefunken labels and received two Grammy Award nominations. In addition to performing, Mr.
Solow’s editions are published by Breitkopf, IMC, Peters, Latham, Ovation, and Henle Urtext and his articles and reviews
can be found in The Strad, Strings, and American String Teacher magazines. He is editor of the Newsletter of the
Violoncello Society, Inc. of NY, the nation’s second oldest cello society, and serves as VCS president. Recognized as an
authority on healthy and efficient cello playing, Jeffrey Solow is professor of cello at Temple University in Philadelphia.
He is past president of the American String Teachers Association, chair of ASTA’s National Solo Competition, and has
served on their Executive Board.
Timothy Watts, Luthier
Timothy Watts is a luthier (maker and restorer of stringed instruments) who trained in Philadelphia, Pa with Michael
Purcell, formerly of the William Moennig shop. Mr. Watts worked at Purcell Strings for a number of years before
opening his own shop, Watts Stringed Instruments, in Berwyn, Pa. Mr. Watts specializes in the restoration and sale of
fine violins, violas and cellos.
CMS Faculty:
Cynthia Campetti, violin
Ms. Campetti is a former member of the Philadelphia Orchestra, Philadelphia Opera Orchestra, Pennsylvania Ballet
Company and the Concerto Soloists of Philadelphia. A graduate of the Curtis Institute of Music with a degree in violin
performance, Ms. Campetti studied with world-renowned teachers, Ivan Galamian and Jascha Brodsky. For the past 35
years, Ms. Campetti has committed her time to teaching private students in the Philadelphia region. Ms. Campetti is on
staff at Eastern University, Darlington Fine Arts Center and Community Music School. Cindy is a Master Level Faculty
member at CMS.
Eric Coyne, cello
Eric has been an active teacher, performer, and chamber musician in the Philadelphia region since 2001. In addition to
his work at Community Music School since 2002, he has been a faculty member of the Westminster Choir College
Conservatory, the Nelly Berman School of Music, and The Music School of Delaware. He currently teaches music theory
and chamber music at The Music School of Delaware, and has been a Master Faculty member of the Community School
since 2009. From 2002-2005, he was ‘cellist of CMS’s ensemble-in-residence, the Mühlenberg Piano Quartet, and is
currently ‘cellist of the Illustra Trio. Other performing commitments include Symphony in C, Classical Revolution
Philadelphia, and the Murmuration Improvisation Ensemble. He holds a B.M. in Cello Performance from the University
of Iowa, and an M.M. and Performance-Pedagogy Professional Certificate from Temple University. Eric is also a certified
Suzuki instructor. Eric is a Master Level Faculty member at CMS.
Raymond Mallari, violin & viola
Raymond Mallari graduated from West Chester University with a degree in Viola Performance. He continued his
graduate studies at West Chester University in both violin and viola emphasizing pedagogy. His orchestral participation
includes Temple University Symphony Orchestra, West Chester Symphony Orchestra, Lower Merion Symphony,
Pottstown Symphony Orchestra, ChescoPOPS, and Philadelphia National Symphony. Internationally, he had the
pleasure of touring China with the Philadelphia National Symphony 2011—2012. He participated in the 2013
ChamberArt Madrid Music Festival as principal violist, earning a certificate diploma of chamber music. His chamber
music activities includes numerous String Trios, String Quartets, Guitar Quintet, and Piano Quintets. He was a
participant in the MTNA Young Artist and Chamber Music Competition placing Alternate in the 2009 Chamber Division,
an Honorable Mention in the Young Artist 2008 Division, and a National Finalist in the 2009 Young Artist Division. Mr.
Mallari teaches violin and viola beginners to advancing levels and is Suzuki certified. In addition to working at CMS, Mr.
Mallari is also a faculty member at Immaculata University and has a home studio in West Chester, PA.
2016 CMS STRING FEST Registration Form
The Festival Fee is $30 and includes one ticket to the Prometheus Chamber Orchestra Concert at 7:30pm.
Deadline for Registration is March 20th, 2016. There will be a $10 late registration fee for applicants after
March 15th, 2016. There will be no refunds given for Festival or Registration Fees paid. Participants are
welcome to bring a lunch. Photos or Video taken during the festival may be used on the CMS website and
social media pages. No last names of students will be used.
Please Complete:
Student’s Name: _____________________________________________________Age/Grade: ___________________
Instrument: __________________________________________________________Length of Study:______________
Private Lesson Teacher: ____________________________________________Length of Study:______________
Parents/Guardians: ______________________________________Preferred Phone:________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________________
Email: _________________________________________________________________________________________________
Circle One:
• I am interested in scheduling a solo adjudication: __YES / NO__
Students will be notified of their adjudication time prior to the festival.
Time Preference: No Preference / Morning / Afternoon_
•
I would like to be considered to perform in a Masterclass :
__YES / NO__
Music Selections for Adjudication and/or Master Class
Title____________________________________________ Composer___________________________ Length____Accmp?____
Title_____________________________________________Composer___________________________Length____Acmp?_____
Scale of your choice:___________________________________________________________________________________________
Please Check Type of Payment
____Cash
____Check Made Out to “CMS”
____Credit Card
CC#___________________________________________________________________EXP: ______/________ Vcode:_____________
Signature____________________________________________________________________________ Date_____________________
Please return by March 20th, 2016 with Festival Fee to:
COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL 775 W Main Street Trappe, PA 19426
STRINGS FESTIVAL 2016
SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 2016
Join us for an exciting day of solo
adjudications, Master classes and
technique workshops for violin, viola and
cello students of all ages.
775 W. Main Street, Trappe, PA 19426
610.489.3676 │ [email protected] │ www.cmsmusic.org
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Schedule of Events
10:00am - 2:30pm: Adjudications by appointment with Irene Guerriro or Cassia Harvey
10:00am - 11:00am: Suzuki Overview with Raymond Mallari
10:30am - 12:00pm: Cello Master Class Victoria De La Cruz
11:15am - 12:15pm: Bow Technique Class with Cynthia Campetti
11:45am - 12:45pm: Tim Watts Instrument/Bow Repair Demo
12:00pm - 3:30pm: Mt. Airy Violins Display
1:00pm - 2:00pm: Jeffrey Solow Bach Master class
1:00pm - 2:00pm: Viola for Violinists Class with Raymond Mallari
2:00pm - 3:30pm: Violin/Viola Master Class Joseph Kauffman
4:30pm - 5:30pm: Prometheus Chamber Orchestra Open Rehearsal
Festival Clinicians and Specials Guests:
Victoria De La Cruz, cello
Victoria De La Cruz began her cello studies at age 8 in Dallas, TX, after 3 years of begging for lessons. She moved to
Philadelphia at age 13 to pursue a life of music. At age 17, she entered The Curtis Institute of Music, where she received
her B.M. At Curtis, she studied with Orlando Cole, Lynn Harrell and Peter Wiley. Victoria has performed as a soloist
with numerous orchestras, including the Philadelphia Orchestra, Ocean City Pops, Pottstown Symphony, DePaul
Chamber Orchestra and SMU Conservatory Orchestra. She has also performed extensively as a chamber musician and
orchestral member in cities across America, Puerto Rico, Austria, Germany, Portugal, Spain, South Korea, and
Switzerland. In her spare time, Victoria gardens, collects rocks and invents recipes in her kitchen.
Irene Guerriero, violin
Irene Guerriero has a Bachelor of Music from SUNY Fredonia during which time she studied violin at the Conservatory
of Music in Vienna, Austria, a Masters of Music in violin from Westchester University and additional post graduate
education at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. Mrs. Guerriero has taught Strings and Orchestra grades 3-12 at
Archbishop Prendergast High School, the Norristown Area School District and the Boyertown Area School District. Most
recently she taught Strings, Orchestra, Music Theory, American Musical Theater and the History of Rock and Roll at the
Colonial Area School District in Plymouth Meeting. She has been professionally active as President of the
Pennsylvania/Delaware String Teachers Association (PADESTA), Chairperson of the Educational Advisory Council of
the Philadelphia Orchestra, Chairperson of the Curriculum Committee of the American String Teachers Association
(ASTA) and Co-founder of the Montgomery County Senior High Honors Orchestra. Mrs. Guerriero has performed with
the Pottstown Symphony, Reading Pops Orchestra, and the Coventry Consort String Quartet. She currently freelances in
the Philadelphia area.
Cassia Harvey, cello
Cassia Harvey is a cellist, cello teacher, and writer of cello technique. She began her cello studies at the age of eight with
Lillian Kauffman and continued her studies with Deborah Reeder and Jeffrey Solow. A soloist with the Kennett
Symphony and the Warminster Symphony and first-place winner of the PADESTA, the Concerto Soloists, and CafferataJackson Competitions, Cassia’s performances have been broadcast on Philadelphia’s Channel 57 and New York Public
Television. Recent performances include concerts at Swarthmore College, the Reading Public Museum, the Ethical
Society of Philadelphia, An Die Musik Live, and the German Society of Philadelphia, as well as lecture recitals at
Columbia University and Barnard College. Cassia has performed with her sister, Myanna, as part of the Harvey String
Duo since 1994. She has been performing with the Philmore Ensemble since 2011 and as a member of the Musicalia
Ensemble since 2015. Her recording, The Russian Cello: Rare Treasures from Imperial Russia and the Soviet Union, with
pianist Tim Ribchester, will be released in spring 2016. Cassia Harvey has been teaching cello for over twenty years. Her
students have been accepted into Philadelphia Sinfonia, Philadelphia Youth Orchestra, and Pennsylvania’s District,
Regional, and All-State Orchestras, MENC All-Eastern Orchestra, and the MENC All-National Orchestra. They have been
accepted into the Advanced Study Ensemble Program at Settlement Music School, the Masterworks Festival,
Meadowmount School of Music, and Tanglewood Music Festival. Cassia’s students have won first prizes in the KoreanAmerican Competition, the Lansdowne Symphony Competition, and in both the junior and senior divisions of the TriCounty Competition. They have soloed with the Bux-Mont Chamber Orchestra, the Warminster Symphony, and the
Landsdowne Symphony. Her students have been accepted into schools as music performance majors including Esther
Boyer College of Music, Indiana University School of Music, and the Juilliard School.
Joseph Kauffman, violin
Joseph Kauffman was born in Oakland, California in 1986, and began studying the violin when he was five. He studied with
Yayoi Numazawa of the Philadelphia Orchestra. During the summers, Joseph participated in international music festivals such
as Interlochen, Luzerne, Music in the Mountains, Kinhaven, and Recontres Musicales International des Graves where he
worked with many of the worlds finest musicians and teachers. Joseph graduated from the Pennsylvania State University in
2008 with a BM in Violin Performance, and was honored to receive the Creative Achievement Award given out to one
exceptional student. He studied there with James Lyon and Max Zorin on a music scholarship, and was awarded Jury
Recognition in his first year. Joseph was a winner of the Beene, Kroulik, and Brewster competitions in Pennsylvania, and in
2008, received first prize in the PSU Philharmonic Concerto Competition where he performed the Sibelius Violin Concerto. He
returns to Penn State every summer for the Penn’s Woods Music Festival under the direction of Maestro Gerardo Edelstein.
Joseph founded “Valens” Piano Quartet which earned 2nd Place in the MTNA Chamber Music Competition. Kauffman was
accepted into the class of Professor Eduard Schmieder in 2008 where he began his studies in the master’s degree program at
Temple University. Kauffman has served as concertmaster for many of the Temple Orchestra concerts. Over the summer
Kauffman performed Mozart Concerto #3 with the Wayne Pennsylvania Chamber Orchestra, performed in LA with ipalpiti
soloists international, Taught chamber music at The Music in the Mountains Festival, and his trio premiered a new work for
violin, piano, and horn.
Prometheus Chamber Orchestra
Founded in 2013, Prometheus Chamber Orchestra is a self-conducted and self-managed orchestra in residence at the
historic Church of the Advocate in North Philadelphia. Comprised of 18 musicians, Prometheus seeks to use the selfconducted orchestra to change the way audiences experience orchestra concerts, the relationship of the orchestra to
the community, and the way musicians perceive concert programming and artistic responsibility.
Jeffrey Solow, cello
Cellist Jeffrey Solow’s impassioned and compelling playing has enthralled audiences throughout North America,
Europe, Latin America and Asia as a recitalist, soloist, chamber musician and teacher. Born and raised in Los Angeles, he
studied with the distinguished cellist Gabor Rejto and earned a degree in Philosophy magna cum laude from UCLA while
studying with and then assisting the legendary Gregor Piatigorsky. Mr. Solow’s repertoire encompasses performances
of more than 40 solo works with orchestras including the Los Angeles Philharmonic (also at the Hollywood Bowl), Japan
Philharmonic, Prime Symphony (Korea), VNOB (Hanoi), Seattle Symphony, Milwaukee Symphony, Los Angeles Chamber
Orchestra, and the American Symphony (with whom he also recorded) and he has been guest artist at many national
and international chamber music festivals. He has recorded on the Columbia, New World, ABC, Centaur, Delos, Kleos,
Laurel, Everest, and Telefunken labels and received two Grammy Award nominations. In addition to performing, Mr.
Solow’s editions are published by Breitkopf, IMC, Peters, Latham, Ovation, and Henle Urtext and his articles and reviews
can be found in The Strad, Strings, and American String Teacher magazines. He is editor of the Newsletter of the
Violoncello Society, Inc. of NY, the nation’s second oldest cello society, and serves as VCS president. Recognized as an
authority on healthy and efficient cello playing, Jeffrey Solow is professor of cello at Temple University in Philadelphia.
He is past president of the American String Teachers Association, chair of ASTA’s National Solo Competition, and has
served on their Executive Board.
Timothy Watts, Luthier
Timothy Watts is a luthier (maker and restorer of stringed instruments) who trained in Philadelphia, Pa with Michael
Purcell, formerly of the William Moennig shop. Mr. Watts worked at Purcell Strings for a number of years before
opening his own shop, Watts Stringed Instruments, in Berwyn, Pa. Mr. Watts specializes in the restoration and sale of
fine violins, violas and cellos.
CMS Faculty:
Cynthia Campetti, violin
Ms. Campetti is a former member of the Philadelphia Orchestra, Philadelphia Opera Orchestra, Pennsylvania Ballet
Company and the Concerto Soloists of Philadelphia. A graduate of the Curtis Institute of Music with a degree in violin
performance, Ms. Campetti studied with world-renowned teachers, Ivan Galamian and Jascha Brodsky. For the past 35
years, Ms. Campetti has committed her time to teaching private students in the Philadelphia region. Ms. Campetti is on
staff at Eastern University, Darlington Fine Arts Center and Community Music School. Cindy is a Master Level Faculty
member at CMS.
Eric Coyne, cello
Eric has been an active teacher, performer, and chamber musician in the Philadelphia region since 2001. In addition to
his work at Community Music School since 2002, he has been a faculty member of the Westminster Choir College
Conservatory, the Nelly Berman School of Music, and The Music School of Delaware. He currently teaches music theory
and chamber music at The Music School of Delaware, and has been a Master Faculty member of the Community School
since 2009. From 2002-2005, he was ‘cellist of CMS’s ensemble-in-residence, the Mühlenberg Piano Quartet, and is
currently ‘cellist of the Illustra Trio. Other performing commitments include Symphony in C, Classical Revolution
Philadelphia, and the Murmuration Improvisation Ensemble. He holds a B.M. in Cello Performance from the University
of Iowa, and an M.M. and Performance-Pedagogy Professional Certificate from Temple University. Eric is also a certified
Suzuki instructor. Eric is a Master Level Faculty member at CMS.
Raymond Mallari, violin & viola
Raymond Mallari graduated from West Chester University with a degree in Viola Performance. He continued his
graduate studies at West Chester University in both violin and viola emphasizing pedagogy. His orchestral participation
includes Temple University Symphony Orchestra, West Chester Symphony Orchestra, Lower Merion Symphony,
Pottstown Symphony Orchestra, ChescoPOPS, and Philadelphia National Symphony. Internationally, he had the
pleasure of touring China with the Philadelphia National Symphony 2011—2012. He participated in the 2013
ChamberArt Madrid Music Festival as principal violist, earning a certificate diploma of chamber music. His chamber
music activities includes numerous String Trios, String Quartets, Guitar Quintet, and Piano Quintets. He was a
participant in the MTNA Young Artist and Chamber Music Competition placing Alternate in the 2009 Chamber Division,
an Honorable Mention in the Young Artist 2008 Division, and a National Finalist in the 2009 Young Artist Division. Mr.
Mallari teaches violin and viola beginners to advancing levels and is Suzuki certified. In addition to working at CMS, Mr.
Mallari is also a faculty member at Immaculata University and has a home studio in West Chester, PA.
2016 CMS STRING FEST Registration Form
The Festival Fee is $30 and includes one ticket to the Prometheus Chamber Orchestra Concert at 7:30pm.
Deadline for Registration is March 20th, 2016. There will be a $10 late registration fee for applicants after
March 15th, 2016. There will be no refunds given for Festival or Registration Fees paid. Participants are
welcome to bring a lunch. Photos or Video taken during the festival may be used on the CMS website and
social media pages. No last names of students will be used.
Please Complete:
Student’s Name: _____________________________________________________Age/Grade: ___________________
Instrument: __________________________________________________________Length of Study:______________
Private Lesson Teacher: ____________________________________________Length of Study:______________
Parents/Guardians: ______________________________________Preferred Phone:________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________________
Email: _________________________________________________________________________________________________
Circle One:
• I am interested in scheduling a solo adjudication: __YES / NO__
Students will be notified of their adjudication time prior to the festival.
Time Preference: No Preference / Morning / Afternoon_
•
I would like to be considered to perform in a Masterclass :
__YES / NO__
Music Selections for Adjudication and/or Master Class
Title____________________________________________ Composer___________________________ Length____Accmp?____
Title_____________________________________________Composer___________________________Length____Acmp?_____
Scale of your choice:___________________________________________________________________________________________
Please Check Type of Payment
____Cash
____Check Made Out to “CMS”
____Credit Card
CC#___________________________________________________________________EXP: ______/________ Vcode:_____________
Signature____________________________________________________________________________ Date_____________________
Please return by March 20th, 2016 with Festival Fee to:
COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL 775 W Main Street Trappe, PA 19426
STRINGS FESTIVAL 2016
SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 2016
Join us for an exciting day of solo
adjudications, Master classes and
technique workshops for violin, viola and
cello students of all ages.
775 W. Main Street, Trappe, PA 19426
610.489.3676 │ [email protected] │ www.cmsmusic.org
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Schedule of Events
10:00am - 2:30pm: Adjudications by appointment with Irene Guerriro or Cassia Harvey
10:00am - 11:00am: Suzuki Overview with Raymond Mallari
10:30am - 12:00pm: Cello Master Class Victoria De La Cruz
11:15am - 12:15pm: Bow Technique Class with Cynthia Campetti
11:45am - 12:45pm: Tim Watts Instrument/Bow Repair Demo
12:00pm - 3:30pm: Mt. Airy Violins Display
1:00pm - 2:00pm: Jeffrey Solow Bach Master class
1:00pm - 2:00pm: Viola for Violinists Class with Raymond Mallari
2:00pm - 3:30pm: Violin/Viola Master Class Joseph Kauffman
4:30pm - 5:30pm: Prometheus Chamber Orchestra Open Rehearsal
Festival Clinicians and Specials Guests:
Victoria De La Cruz, cello
Victoria De La Cruz began her cello studies at age 8 in Dallas, TX, after 3 years of begging for lessons. She moved to
Philadelphia at age 13 to pursue a life of music. At age 17, she entered The Curtis Institute of Music, where she received
her B.M. At Curtis, she studied with Orlando Cole, Lynn Harrell and Peter Wiley. Victoria has performed as a soloist
with numerous orchestras, including the Philadelphia Orchestra, Ocean City Pops, Pottstown Symphony, DePaul
Chamber Orchestra and SMU Conservatory Orchestra. She has also performed extensively as a chamber musician and
orchestral member in cities across America, Puerto Rico, Austria, Germany, Portugal, Spain, South Korea, and
Switzerland. In her spare time, Victoria gardens, collects rocks and invents recipes in her kitchen.
Irene Guerriero, violin
Irene Guerriero has a Bachelor of Music from SUNY Fredonia during which time she studied violin at the Conservatory
of Music in Vienna, Austria, a Masters of Music in violin from Westchester University and additional post graduate
education at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. Mrs. Guerriero has taught Strings and Orchestra grades 3-12 at
Archbishop Prendergast High School, the Norristown Area School District and the Boyertown Area School District. Most
recently she taught Strings, Orchestra, Music Theory, American Musical Theater and the History of Rock and Roll at the
Colonial Area School District in Plymouth Meeting. She has been professionally active as President of the
Pennsylvania/Delaware String Teachers Association (PADESTA), Chairperson of the Educational Advisory Council of
the Philadelphia Orchestra, Chairperson of the Curriculum Committee of the American String Teachers Association
(ASTA) and Co-founder of the Montgomery County Senior High Honors Orchestra. Mrs. Guerriero has performed with
the Pottstown Symphony, Reading Pops Orchestra, and the Coventry Consort String Quartet. She currently freelances in
the Philadelphia area.
Cassia Harvey, cello
Cassia Harvey is a cellist, cello teacher, and writer of cello technique. She began her cello studies at the age of eight with
Lillian Kauffman and continued her studies with Deborah Reeder and Jeffrey Solow. A soloist with the Kennett
Symphony and the Warminster Symphony and first-place winner of the PADESTA, the Concerto Soloists, and CafferataJackson Competitions, Cassia’s performances have been broadcast on Philadelphia’s Channel 57 and New York Public
Television. Recent performances include concerts at Swarthmore College, the Reading Public Museum, the Ethical
Society of Philadelphia, An Die Musik Live, and the German Society of Philadelphia, as well as lecture recitals at
Columbia University and Barnard College. Cassia has performed with her sister, Myanna, as part of the Harvey String
Duo since 1994. She has been performing with the Philmore Ensemble since 2011 and as a member of the Musicalia
Ensemble since 2015. Her recording, The Russian Cello: Rare Treasures from Imperial Russia and the Soviet Union, with
pianist Tim Ribchester, will be released in spring 2016. Cassia Harvey has been teaching cello for over twenty years. Her
students have been accepted into Philadelphia Sinfonia, Philadelphia Youth Orchestra, and Pennsylvania’s District,
Regional, and All-State Orchestras, MENC All-Eastern Orchestra, and the MENC All-National Orchestra. They have been
accepted into the Advanced Study Ensemble Program at Settlement Music School, the Masterworks Festival,
Meadowmount School of Music, and Tanglewood Music Festival. Cassia’s students have won first prizes in the KoreanAmerican Competition, the Lansdowne Symphony Competition, and in both the junior and senior divisions of the TriCounty Competition. They have soloed with the Bux-Mont Chamber Orchestra, the Warminster Symphony, and the
Landsdowne Symphony. Her students have been accepted into schools as music performance majors including Esther
Boyer College of Music, Indiana University School of Music, and the Juilliard School.
Joseph Kauffman, violin
Joseph Kauffman was born in Oakland, California in 1986, and began studying the violin when he was five. He studied with
Yayoi Numazawa of the Philadelphia Orchestra. During the summers, Joseph participated in international music festivals such
as Interlochen, Luzerne, Music in the Mountains, Kinhaven, and Recontres Musicales International des Graves where he
worked with many of the worlds finest musicians and teachers. Joseph graduated from the Pennsylvania State University in
2008 with a BM in Violin Performance, and was honored to receive the Creative Achievement Award given out to one
exceptional student. He studied there with James Lyon and Max Zorin on a music scholarship, and was awarded Jury
Recognition in his first year. Joseph was a winner of the Beene, Kroulik, and Brewster competitions in Pennsylvania, and in
2008, received first prize in the PSU Philharmonic Concerto Competition where he performed the Sibelius Violin Concerto. He
returns to Penn State every summer for the Penn’s Woods Music Festival under the direction of Maestro Gerardo Edelstein.
Joseph founded “Valens” Piano Quartet which earned 2nd Place in the MTNA Chamber Music Competition. Kauffman was
accepted into the class of Professor Eduard Schmieder in 2008 where he began his studies in the master’s degree program at
Temple University. Kauffman has served as concertmaster for many of the Temple Orchestra concerts. Over the summer
Kauffman performed Mozart Concerto #3 with the Wayne Pennsylvania Chamber Orchestra, performed in LA with ipalpiti
soloists international, Taught chamber music at The Music in the Mountains Festival, and his trio premiered a new work for
violin, piano, and horn.
Prometheus Chamber Orchestra
Founded in 2013, Prometheus Chamber Orchestra is a self-conducted and self-managed orchestra in residence at the
historic Church of the Advocate in North Philadelphia. Comprised of 18 musicians, Prometheus seeks to use the selfconducted orchestra to change the way audiences experience orchestra concerts, the relationship of the orchestra to
the community, and the way musicians perceive concert programming and artistic responsibility.
Jeffrey Solow, cello
Cellist Jeffrey Solow’s impassioned and compelling playing has enthralled audiences throughout North America,
Europe, Latin America and Asia as a recitalist, soloist, chamber musician and teacher. Born and raised in Los Angeles, he
studied with the distinguished cellist Gabor Rejto and earned a degree in Philosophy magna cum laude from UCLA while
studying with and then assisting the legendary Gregor Piatigorsky. Mr. Solow’s repertoire encompasses performances
of more than 40 solo works with orchestras including the Los Angeles Philharmonic (also at the Hollywood Bowl), Japan
Philharmonic, Prime Symphony (Korea), VNOB (Hanoi), Seattle Symphony, Milwaukee Symphony, Los Angeles Chamber
Orchestra, and the American Symphony (with whom he also recorded) and he has been guest artist at many national
and international chamber music festivals. He has recorded on the Columbia, New World, ABC, Centaur, Delos, Kleos,
Laurel, Everest, and Telefunken labels and received two Grammy Award nominations. In addition to performing, Mr.
Solow’s editions are published by Breitkopf, IMC, Peters, Latham, Ovation, and Henle Urtext and his articles and reviews
can be found in The Strad, Strings, and American String Teacher magazines. He is editor of the Newsletter of the
Violoncello Society, Inc. of NY, the nation’s second oldest cello society, and serves as VCS president. Recognized as an
authority on healthy and efficient cello playing, Jeffrey Solow is professor of cello at Temple University in Philadelphia.
He is past president of the American String Teachers Association, chair of ASTA’s National Solo Competition, and has
served on their Executive Board.
Timothy Watts, Luthier
Timothy Watts is a luthier (maker and restorer of stringed instruments) who trained in Philadelphia, Pa with Michael
Purcell, formerly of the William Moennig shop. Mr. Watts worked at Purcell Strings for a number of years before
opening his own shop, Watts Stringed Instruments, in Berwyn, Pa. Mr. Watts specializes in the restoration and sale of
fine violins, violas and cellos.
CMS Faculty:
Cynthia Campetti, violin
Ms. Campetti is a former member of the Philadelphia Orchestra, Philadelphia Opera Orchestra, Pennsylvania Ballet
Company and the Concerto Soloists of Philadelphia. A graduate of the Curtis Institute of Music with a degree in violin
performance, Ms. Campetti studied with world-renowned teachers, Ivan Galamian and Jascha Brodsky. For the past 35
years, Ms. Campetti has committed her time to teaching private students in the Philadelphia region. Ms. Campetti is on
staff at Eastern University, Darlington Fine Arts Center and Community Music School. Cindy is a Master Level Faculty
member at CMS.
Eric Coyne, cello
Eric has been an active teacher, performer, and chamber musician in the Philadelphia region since 2001. In addition to
his work at Community Music School since 2002, he has been a faculty member of the Westminster Choir College
Conservatory, the Nelly Berman School of Music, and The Music School of Delaware. He currently teaches music theory
and chamber music at The Music School of Delaware, and has been a Master Faculty member of the Community School
since 2009. From 2002-2005, he was ‘cellist of CMS’s ensemble-in-residence, the Mühlenberg Piano Quartet, and is
currently ‘cellist of the Illustra Trio. Other performing commitments include Symphony in C, Classical Revolution
Philadelphia, and the Murmuration Improvisation Ensemble. He holds a B.M. in Cello Performance from the University
of Iowa, and an M.M. and Performance-Pedagogy Professional Certificate from Temple University. Eric is also a certified
Suzuki instructor. Eric is a Master Level Faculty member at CMS.
Raymond Mallari, violin & viola
Raymond Mallari graduated from West Chester University with a degree in Viola Performance. He continued his
graduate studies at West Chester University in both violin and viola emphasizing pedagogy. His orchestral participation
includes Temple University Symphony Orchestra, West Chester Symphony Orchestra, Lower Merion Symphony,
Pottstown Symphony Orchestra, ChescoPOPS, and Philadelphia National Symphony. Internationally, he had the
pleasure of touring China with the Philadelphia National Symphony 2011—2012. He participated in the 2013
ChamberArt Madrid Music Festival as principal violist, earning a certificate diploma of chamber music. His chamber
music activities includes numerous String Trios, String Quartets, Guitar Quintet, and Piano Quintets. He was a
participant in the MTNA Young Artist and Chamber Music Competition placing Alternate in the 2009 Chamber Division,
an Honorable Mention in the Young Artist 2008 Division, and a National Finalist in the 2009 Young Artist Division. Mr.
Mallari teaches violin and viola beginners to advancing levels and is Suzuki certified. In addition to working at CMS, Mr.
Mallari is also a faculty member at Immaculata University and has a home studio in West Chester, PA.
2016 CMS STRING FEST Registration Form
The Festival Fee is $30 and includes one ticket to the Prometheus Chamber Orchestra Concert at 7:30pm.
Deadline for Registration is March 20th, 2016. There will be a $10 late registration fee for applicants after
March 15th, 2016. There will be no refunds given for Festival or Registration Fees paid. Participants are
welcome to bring a lunch. Photos or Video taken during the festival may be used on the CMS website and
social media pages. No last names of students will be used.
Please Complete:
Student’s Name: _____________________________________________________Age/Grade: ___________________
Instrument: __________________________________________________________Length of Study:______________
Private Lesson Teacher: ____________________________________________Length of Study:______________
Parents/Guardians: ______________________________________Preferred Phone:________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________________
Email: _________________________________________________________________________________________________
Circle One:
• I am interested in scheduling a solo adjudication: __YES / NO__
Students will be notified of their adjudication time prior to the festival.
Time Preference: No Preference / Morning / Afternoon_
•
I would like to be considered to perform in a Masterclass :
__YES / NO__
Music Selections for Adjudication and/or Master Class
Title____________________________________________ Composer___________________________ Length____Accmp?____
Title_____________________________________________Composer___________________________Length____Acmp?_____
Scale of your choice:___________________________________________________________________________________________
Please Check Type of Payment
____Cash
____Check Made Out to “CMS”
____Credit Card
CC#___________________________________________________________________EXP: ______/________ Vcode:_____________
Signature____________________________________________________________________________ Date_____________________
Please return by March 20th, 2016 with Festival Fee to:
COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL 775 W Main Street Trappe, PA 19426
STRINGS FESTIVAL 2016
SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 2016
Join us for an exciting day of solo
adjudications, Master classes and
technique workshops for violin, viola and
cello students of all ages.
775 W. Main Street, Trappe, PA 19426
610.489.3676 │ [email protected] │ www.cmsmusic.org
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Schedule of Events
10:00am - 2:30pm: Adjudications by appointment with Irene Guerriro or Cassia Harvey
10:00am - 11:00am: Suzuki Overview with Raymond Mallari
10:30am - 12:00pm: Cello Master Class Victoria De La Cruz
11:15am - 12:15pm: Bow Technique Class with Cynthia Campetti
11:45am - 12:45pm: Tim Watts Instrument/Bow Repair Demo
12:00pm - 3:30pm: Mt. Airy Violins Display
1:00pm - 2:00pm: Jeffrey Solow Bach Master class
1:00pm - 2:00pm: Viola for Violinists Class with Raymond Mallari
2:00pm - 3:30pm: Violin/Viola Master Class Joseph Kauffman
4:30pm - 5:30pm: Prometheus Chamber Orchestra Open Rehearsal
Festival Clinicians and Specials Guests:
Victoria De La Cruz, cello
Victoria De La Cruz began her cello studies at age 8 in Dallas, TX, after 3 years of begging for lessons. She moved to
Philadelphia at age 13 to pursue a life of music. At age 17, she entered The Curtis Institute of Music, where she received
her B.M. At Curtis, she studied with Orlando Cole, Lynn Harrell and Peter Wiley. Victoria has performed as a soloist
with numerous orchestras, including the Philadelphia Orchestra, Ocean City Pops, Pottstown Symphony, DePaul
Chamber Orchestra and SMU Conservatory Orchestra. She has also performed extensively as a chamber musician and
orchestral member in cities across America, Puerto Rico, Austria, Germany, Portugal, Spain, South Korea, and
Switzerland. In her spare time, Victoria gardens, collects rocks and invents recipes in her kitchen.
Irene Guerriero, violin
Irene Guerriero has a Bachelor of Music from SUNY Fredonia during which time she studied violin at the Conservatory
of Music in Vienna, Austria, a Masters of Music in violin from Westchester University and additional post graduate
education at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. Mrs. Guerriero has taught Strings and Orchestra grades 3-12 at
Archbishop Prendergast High School, the Norristown Area School District and the Boyertown Area School District. Most
recently she taught Strings, Orchestra, Music Theory, American Musical Theater and the History of Rock and Roll at the
Colonial Area School District in Plymouth Meeting. She has been professionally active as President of the
Pennsylvania/Delaware String Teachers Association (PADESTA), Chairperson of the Educational Advisory Council of
the Philadelphia Orchestra, Chairperson of the Curriculum Committee of the American String Teachers Association
(ASTA) and Co-founder of the Montgomery County Senior High Honors Orchestra. Mrs. Guerriero has performed with
the Pottstown Symphony, Reading Pops Orchestra, and the Coventry Consort String Quartet. She currently freelances in
the Philadelphia area.
Cassia Harvey, cello
Cassia Harvey is a cellist, cello teacher, and writer of cello technique. She began her cello studies at the age of eight with
Lillian Kauffman and continued her studies with Deborah Reeder and Jeffrey Solow. A soloist with the Kennett
Symphony and the Warminster Symphony and first-place winner of the PADESTA, the Concerto Soloists, and CafferataJackson Competitions, Cassia’s performances have been broadcast on Philadelphia’s Channel 57 and New York Public
Television. Recent performances include concerts at Swarthmore College, the Reading Public Museum, the Ethical
Society of Philadelphia, An Die Musik Live, and the German Society of Philadelphia, as well as lecture recitals at
Columbia University and Barnard College. Cassia has performed with her sister, Myanna, as part of the Harvey String
Duo since 1994. She has been performing with the Philmore Ensemble since 2011 and as a member of the Musicalia
Ensemble since 2015. Her recording, The Russian Cello: Rare Treasures from Imperial Russia and the Soviet Union, with
pianist Tim Ribchester, will be released in spring 2016. Cassia Harvey has been teaching cello for over twenty years. Her
students have been accepted into Philadelphia Sinfonia, Philadelphia Youth Orchestra, and Pennsylvania’s District,
Regional, and All-State Orchestras, MENC All-Eastern Orchestra, and the MENC All-National Orchestra. They have been
accepted into the Advanced Study Ensemble Program at Settlement Music School, the Masterworks Festival,
Meadowmount School of Music, and Tanglewood Music Festival. Cassia’s students have won first prizes in the KoreanAmerican Competition, the Lansdowne Symphony Competition, and in both the junior and senior divisions of the TriCounty Competition. They have soloed with the Bux-Mont Chamber Orchestra, the Warminster Symphony, and the
Landsdowne Symphony. Her students have been accepted into schools as music performance majors including Esther
Boyer College of Music, Indiana University School of Music, and the Juilliard School.
Joseph Kauffman, violin
Joseph Kauffman was born in Oakland, California in 1986, and began studying the violin when he was five. He studied with
Yayoi Numazawa of the Philadelphia Orchestra. During the summers, Joseph participated in international music festivals such
as Interlochen, Luzerne, Music in the Mountains, Kinhaven, and Recontres Musicales International des Graves where he
worked with many of the worlds finest musicians and teachers. Joseph graduated from the Pennsylvania State University in
2008 with a BM in Violin Performance, and was honored to receive the Creative Achievement Award given out to one
exceptional student. He studied there with James Lyon and Max Zorin on a music scholarship, and was awarded Jury
Recognition in his first year. Joseph was a winner of the Beene, Kroulik, and Brewster competitions in Pennsylvania, and in
2008, received first prize in the PSU Philharmonic Concerto Competition where he performed the Sibelius Violin Concerto. He
returns to Penn State every summer for the Penn’s Woods Music Festival under the direction of Maestro Gerardo Edelstein.
Joseph founded “Valens” Piano Quartet which earned 2nd Place in the MTNA Chamber Music Competition. Kauffman was
accepted into the class of Professor Eduard Schmieder in 2008 where he began his studies in the master’s degree program at
Temple University. Kauffman has served as concertmaster for many of the Temple Orchestra concerts. Over the summer
Kauffman performed Mozart Concerto #3 with the Wayne Pennsylvania Chamber Orchestra, performed in LA with ipalpiti
soloists international, Taught chamber music at The Music in the Mountains Festival, and his trio premiered a new work for
violin, piano, and horn.
Prometheus Chamber Orchestra
Founded in 2013, Prometheus Chamber Orchestra is a self-conducted and self-managed orchestra in residence at the
historic Church of the Advocate in North Philadelphia. Comprised of 18 musicians, Prometheus seeks to use the selfconducted orchestra to change the way audiences experience orchestra concerts, the relationship of the orchestra to
the community, and the way musicians perceive concert programming and artistic responsibility.
Jeffrey Solow, cello
Cellist Jeffrey Solow’s impassioned and compelling playing has enthralled audiences throughout North America,
Europe, Latin America and Asia as a recitalist, soloist, chamber musician and teacher. Born and raised in Los Angeles, he
studied with the distinguished cellist Gabor Rejto and earned a degree in Philosophy magna cum laude from UCLA while
studying with and then assisting the legendary Gregor Piatigorsky. Mr. Solow’s repertoire encompasses performances
of more than 40 solo works with orchestras including the Los Angeles Philharmonic (also at the Hollywood Bowl), Japan
Philharmonic, Prime Symphony (Korea), VNOB (Hanoi), Seattle Symphony, Milwaukee Symphony, Los Angeles Chamber
Orchestra, and the American Symphony (with whom he also recorded) and he has been guest artist at many national
and international chamber music festivals. He has recorded on the Columbia, New World, ABC, Centaur, Delos, Kleos,
Laurel, Everest, and Telefunken labels and received two Grammy Award nominations. In addition to performing, Mr.
Solow’s editions are published by Breitkopf, IMC, Peters, Latham, Ovation, and Henle Urtext and his articles and reviews
can be found in The Strad, Strings, and American String Teacher magazines. He is editor of the Newsletter of the
Violoncello Society, Inc. of NY, the nation’s second oldest cello society, and serves as VCS president. Recognized as an
authority on healthy and efficient cello playing, Jeffrey Solow is professor of cello at Temple University in Philadelphia.
He is past president of the American String Teachers Association, chair of ASTA’s National Solo Competition, and has
served on their Executive Board.
Timothy Watts, Luthier
Timothy Watts is a luthier (maker and restorer of stringed instruments) who trained in Philadelphia, Pa with Michael
Purcell, formerly of the William Moennig shop. Mr. Watts worked at Purcell Strings for a number of years before
opening his own shop, Watts Stringed Instruments, in Berwyn, Pa. Mr. Watts specializes in the restoration and sale of
fine violins, violas and cellos.
CMS Faculty:
Cynthia Campetti, violin
Ms. Campetti is a former member of the Philadelphia Orchestra, Philadelphia Opera Orchestra, Pennsylvania Ballet
Company and the Concerto Soloists of Philadelphia. A graduate of the Curtis Institute of Music with a degree in violin
performance, Ms. Campetti studied with world-renowned teachers, Ivan Galamian and Jascha Brodsky. For the past 35
years, Ms. Campetti has committed her time to teaching private students in the Philadelphia region. Ms. Campetti is on
staff at Eastern University, Darlington Fine Arts Center and Community Music School. Cindy is a Master Level Faculty
member at CMS.
Eric Coyne, cello
Eric has been an active teacher, performer, and chamber musician in the Philadelphia region since 2001. In addition to
his work at Community Music School since 2002, he has been a faculty member of the Westminster Choir College
Conservatory, the Nelly Berman School of Music, and The Music School of Delaware. He currently teaches music theory
and chamber music at The Music School of Delaware, and has been a Master Faculty member of the Community School
since 2009. From 2002-2005, he was ‘cellist of CMS’s ensemble-in-residence, the Mühlenberg Piano Quartet, and is
currently ‘cellist of the Illustra Trio. Other performing commitments include Symphony in C, Classical Revolution
Philadelphia, and the Murmuration Improvisation Ensemble. He holds a B.M. in Cello Performance from the University
of Iowa, and an M.M. and Performance-Pedagogy Professional Certificate from Temple University. Eric is also a certified
Suzuki instructor. Eric is a Master Level Faculty member at CMS.
Raymond Mallari, violin & viola
Raymond Mallari graduated from West Chester University with a degree in Viola Performance. He continued his
graduate studies at West Chester University in both violin and viola emphasizing pedagogy. His orchestral participation
includes Temple University Symphony Orchestra, West Chester Symphony Orchestra, Lower Merion Symphony,
Pottstown Symphony Orchestra, ChescoPOPS, and Philadelphia National Symphony. Internationally, he had the
pleasure of touring China with the Philadelphia National Symphony 2011—2012. He participated in the 2013
ChamberArt Madrid Music Festival as principal violist, earning a certificate diploma of chamber music. His chamber
music activities includes numerous String Trios, String Quartets, Guitar Quintet, and Piano Quintets. He was a
participant in the MTNA Young Artist and Chamber Music Competition placing Alternate in the 2009 Chamber Division,
an Honorable Mention in the Young Artist 2008 Division, and a National Finalist in the 2009 Young Artist Division. Mr.
Mallari teaches violin and viola beginners to advancing levels and is Suzuki certified. In addition to working at CMS, Mr.
Mallari is also a faculty member at Immaculata University and has a home studio in West Chester, PA.
2016 CMS STRING FEST Registration Form
The Festival Fee is $30 and includes one ticket to the Prometheus Chamber Orchestra Concert at 7:30pm.
Deadline for Registration is March 20th, 2016. There will be a $10 late registration fee for applicants after
March 15th, 2016. There will be no refunds given for Festival or Registration Fees paid. Participants are
welcome to bring a lunch. Photos or Video taken during the festival may be used on the CMS website and
social media pages. No last names of students will be used.
Please Complete:
Student’s Name: _____________________________________________________Age/Grade: ___________________
Instrument: __________________________________________________________Length of Study:______________
Private Lesson Teacher: ____________________________________________Length of Study:______________
Parents/Guardians: ______________________________________Preferred Phone:________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________________
Email: _________________________________________________________________________________________________
Circle One:
• I am interested in scheduling a solo adjudication: __YES / NO__
Students will be notified of their adjudication time prior to the festival.
Time Preference: No Preference / Morning / Afternoon_
•
I would like to be considered to perform in a Masterclass :
__YES / NO__
Music Selections for Adjudication and/or Master Class
Title____________________________________________ Composer___________________________ Length____Accmp?____
Title_____________________________________________Composer___________________________Length____Acmp?_____
Scale of your choice:___________________________________________________________________________________________
Please Check Type of Payment
____Cash
____Check Made Out to “CMS”
____Credit Card
CC#___________________________________________________________________EXP: ______/________ Vcode:_____________
Signature____________________________________________________________________________ Date_____________________
Please return by March 20th, 2016 with Festival Fee to:
COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL 775 W Main Street Trappe, PA 19426
STRINGS FESTIVAL 2016
SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 2016
Join us for an exciting day of solo
adjudications, Master classes and
technique workshops for violin, viola and
cello students of all ages.
775 W. Main Street, Trappe, PA 19426
610.489.3676 │ [email protected] │ www.cmsmusic.org
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Schedule of Events
10:00am - 2:30pm: Adjudications by appointment with Irene Guerriro or Cassia Harvey
10:00am - 11:00am: Suzuki Overview with Raymond Mallari
10:30am - 12:00pm: Cello Master Class Victoria De La Cruz
11:15am - 12:15pm: Bow Technique Class with Cynthia Campetti
11:45am - 12:45pm: Tim Watts Instrument/Bow Repair Demo
12:00pm - 3:30pm: Mt. Airy Violins Display
1:00pm - 2:00pm: Jeffrey Solow Bach Master class
1:00pm - 2:00pm: Viola for Violinists Class with Raymond Mallari
2:00pm - 3:30pm: Violin/Viola Master Class Joseph Kauffman
4:30pm - 5:30pm: Prometheus Chamber Orchestra Open Rehearsal
Festival Clinicians and Specials Guests:
Victoria De La Cruz, cello
Victoria De La Cruz began her cello studies at age 8 in Dallas, TX, after 3 years of begging for lessons. She moved to
Philadelphia at age 13 to pursue a life of music. At age 17, she entered The Curtis Institute of Music, where she received
her B.M. At Curtis, she studied with Orlando Cole, Lynn Harrell and Peter Wiley. Victoria has performed as a soloist
with numerous orchestras, including the Philadelphia Orchestra, Ocean City Pops, Pottstown Symphony, DePaul
Chamber Orchestra and SMU Conservatory Orchestra. She has also performed extensively as a chamber musician and
orchestral member in cities across America, Puerto Rico, Austria, Germany, Portugal, Spain, South Korea, and
Switzerland. In her spare time, Victoria gardens, collects rocks and invents recipes in her kitchen.
Irene Guerriero, violin
Irene Guerriero has a Bachelor of Music from SUNY Fredonia during which time she studied violin at the Conservatory
of Music in Vienna, Austria, a Masters of Music in violin from Westchester University and additional post graduate
education at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. Mrs. Guerriero has taught Strings and Orchestra grades 3-12 at
Archbishop Prendergast High School, the Norristown Area School District and the Boyertown Area School District. Most
recently she taught Strings, Orchestra, Music Theory, American Musical Theater and the History of Rock and Roll at the
Colonial Area School District in Plymouth Meeting. She has been professionally active as President of the
Pennsylvania/Delaware String Teachers Association (PADESTA), Chairperson of the Educational Advisory Council of
the Philadelphia Orchestra, Chairperson of the Curriculum Committee of the American String Teachers Association
(ASTA) and Co-founder of the Montgomery County Senior High Honors Orchestra. Mrs. Guerriero has performed with
the Pottstown Symphony, Reading Pops Orchestra, and the Coventry Consort String Quartet. She currently freelances in
the Philadelphia area.
Cassia Harvey, cello
Cassia Harvey is a cellist, cello teacher, and writer of cello technique. She began her cello studies at the age of eight with
Lillian Kauffman and continued her studies with Deborah Reeder and Jeffrey Solow. A soloist with the Kennett
Symphony and the Warminster Symphony and first-place winner of the PADESTA, the Concerto Soloists, and CafferataJackson Competitions, Cassia’s performances have been broadcast on Philadelphia’s Channel 57 and New York Public
Television. Recent performances include concerts at Swarthmore College, the Reading Public Museum, the Ethical
Society of Philadelphia, An Die Musik Live, and the German Society of Philadelphia, as well as lecture recitals at
Columbia University and Barnard College. Cassia has performed with her sister, Myanna, as part of the Harvey String
Duo since 1994. She has been performing with the Philmore Ensemble since 2011 and as a member of the Musicalia
Ensemble since 2015. Her recording, The Russian Cello: Rare Treasures from Imperial Russia and the Soviet Union, with
pianist Tim Ribchester, will be released in spring 2016. Cassia Harvey has been teaching cello for over twenty years. Her
students have been accepted into Philadelphia Sinfonia, Philadelphia Youth Orchestra, and Pennsylvania’s District,
Regional, and All-State Orchestras, MENC All-Eastern Orchestra, and the MENC All-National Orchestra. They have been
accepted into the Advanced Study Ensemble Program at Settlement Music School, the Masterworks Festival,
Meadowmount School of Music, and Tanglewood Music Festival. Cassia’s students have won first prizes in the KoreanAmerican Competition, the Lansdowne Symphony Competition, and in both the junior and senior divisions of the TriCounty Competition. They have soloed with the Bux-Mont Chamber Orchestra, the Warminster Symphony, and the
Landsdowne Symphony. Her students have been accepted into schools as music performance majors including Esther
Boyer College of Music, Indiana University School of Music, and the Juilliard School.
Joseph Kauffman, violin
Joseph Kauffman was born in Oakland, California in 1986, and began studying the violin when he was five. He studied with
Yayoi Numazawa of the Philadelphia Orchestra. During the summers, Joseph participated in international music festivals such
as Interlochen, Luzerne, Music in the Mountains, Kinhaven, and Recontres Musicales International des Graves where he
worked with many of the worlds finest musicians and teachers. Joseph graduated from the Pennsylvania State University in
2008 with a BM in Violin Performance, and was honored to receive the Creative Achievement Award given out to one
exceptional student. He studied there with James Lyon and Max Zorin on a music scholarship, and was awarded Jury
Recognition in his first year. Joseph was a winner of the Beene, Kroulik, and Brewster competitions in Pennsylvania, and in
2008, received first prize in the PSU Philharmonic Concerto Competition where he performed the Sibelius Violin Concerto. He
returns to Penn State every summer for the Penn’s Woods Music Festival under the direction of Maestro Gerardo Edelstein.
Joseph founded “Valens” Piano Quartet which earned 2nd Place in the MTNA Chamber Music Competition. Kauffman was
accepted into the class of Professor Eduard Schmieder in 2008 where he began his studies in the master’s degree program at
Temple University. Kauffman has served as concertmaster for many of the Temple Orchestra concerts. Over the summer
Kauffman performed Mozart Concerto #3 with the Wayne Pennsylvania Chamber Orchestra, performed in LA with ipalpiti
soloists international, Taught chamber music at The Music in the Mountains Festival, and his trio premiered a new work for
violin, piano, and horn.
Prometheus Chamber Orchestra
Founded in 2013, Prometheus Chamber Orchestra is a self-conducted and self-managed orchestra in residence at the
historic Church of the Advocate in North Philadelphia. Comprised of 18 musicians, Prometheus seeks to use the selfconducted orchestra to change the way audiences experience orchestra concerts, the relationship of the orchestra to
the community, and the way musicians perceive concert programming and artistic responsibility.
Jeffrey Solow, cello
Cellist Jeffrey Solow’s impassioned and compelling playing has enthralled audiences throughout North America,
Europe, Latin America and Asia as a recitalist, soloist, chamber musician and teacher. Born and raised in Los Angeles, he
studied with the distinguished cellist Gabor Rejto and earned a degree in Philosophy magna cum laude from UCLA while
studying with and then assisting the legendary Gregor Piatigorsky. Mr. Solow’s repertoire encompasses performances
of more than 40 solo works with orchestras including the Los Angeles Philharmonic (also at the Hollywood Bowl), Japan
Philharmonic, Prime Symphony (Korea), VNOB (Hanoi), Seattle Symphony, Milwaukee Symphony, Los Angeles Chamber
Orchestra, and the American Symphony (with whom he also recorded) and he has been guest artist at many national
and international chamber music festivals. He has recorded on the Columbia, New World, ABC, Centaur, Delos, Kleos,
Laurel, Everest, and Telefunken labels and received two Grammy Award nominations. In addition to performing, Mr.
Solow’s editions are published by Breitkopf, IMC, Peters, Latham, Ovation, and Henle Urtext and his articles and reviews
can be found in The Strad, Strings, and American String Teacher magazines. He is editor of the Newsletter of the
Violoncello Society, Inc. of NY, the nation’s second oldest cello society, and serves as VCS president. Recognized as an
authority on healthy and efficient cello playing, Jeffrey Solow is professor of cello at Temple University in Philadelphia.
He is past president of the American String Teachers Association, chair of ASTA’s National Solo Competition, and has
served on their Executive Board.
Timothy Watts, Luthier
Timothy Watts is a luthier (maker and restorer of stringed instruments) who trained in Philadelphia, Pa with Michael
Purcell, formerly of the William Moennig shop. Mr. Watts worked at Purcell Strings for a number of years before
opening his own shop, Watts Stringed Instruments, in Berwyn, Pa. Mr. Watts specializes in the restoration and sale of
fine violins, violas and cellos.
CMS Faculty:
Cynthia Campetti, violin
Ms. Campetti is a former member of the Philadelphia Orchestra, Philadelphia Opera Orchestra, Pennsylvania Ballet
Company and the Concerto Soloists of Philadelphia. A graduate of the Curtis Institute of Music with a degree in violin
performance, Ms. Campetti studied with world-renowned teachers, Ivan Galamian and Jascha Brodsky. For the past 35
years, Ms. Campetti has committed her time to teaching private students in the Philadelphia region. Ms. Campetti is on
staff at Eastern University, Darlington Fine Arts Center and Community Music School. Cindy is a Master Level Faculty
member at CMS.
Eric Coyne, cello
Eric has been an active teacher, performer, and chamber musician in the Philadelphia region since 2001. In addition to
his work at Community Music School since 2002, he has been a faculty member of the Westminster Choir College
Conservatory, the Nelly Berman School of Music, and The Music School of Delaware. He currently teaches music theory
and chamber music at The Music School of Delaware, and has been a Master Faculty member of the Community School
since 2009. From 2002-2005, he was ‘cellist of CMS’s ensemble-in-residence, the Mühlenberg Piano Quartet, and is
currently ‘cellist of the Illustra Trio. Other performing commitments include Symphony in C, Classical Revolution
Philadelphia, and the Murmuration Improvisation Ensemble. He holds a B.M. in Cello Performance from the University
of Iowa, and an M.M. and Performance-Pedagogy Professional Certificate from Temple University. Eric is also a certified
Suzuki instructor. Eric is a Master Level Faculty member at CMS.
Raymond Mallari, violin & viola
Raymond Mallari graduated from West Chester University with a degree in Viola Performance. He continued his
graduate studies at West Chester University in both violin and viola emphasizing pedagogy. His orchestral participation
includes Temple University Symphony Orchestra, West Chester Symphony Orchestra, Lower Merion Symphony,
Pottstown Symphony Orchestra, ChescoPOPS, and Philadelphia National Symphony. Internationally, he had the
pleasure of touring China with the Philadelphia National Symphony 2011—2012. He participated in the 2013
ChamberArt Madrid Music Festival as principal violist, earning a certificate diploma of chamber music. His chamber
music activities includes numerous String Trios, String Quartets, Guitar Quintet, and Piano Quintets. He was a
participant in the MTNA Young Artist and Chamber Music Competition placing Alternate in the 2009 Chamber Division,
an Honorable Mention in the Young Artist 2008 Division, and a National Finalist in the 2009 Young Artist Division. Mr.
Mallari teaches violin and viola beginners to advancing levels and is Suzuki certified. In addition to working at CMS, Mr.
Mallari is also a faculty member at Immaculata University and has a home studio in West Chester, PA.
2016 CMS STRING FEST Registration Form
The Festival Fee is $30 and includes one ticket to the Prometheus Chamber Orchestra Concert at 7:30pm.
Deadline for Registration is March 20th, 2016. There will be a $10 late registration fee for applicants after
March 15th, 2016. There will be no refunds given for Festival or Registration Fees paid. Participants are
welcome to bring a lunch. Photos or Video taken during the festival may be used on the CMS website and
social media pages. No last names of students will be used.
Please Complete:
Student’s Name: _____________________________________________________Age/Grade: ___________________
Instrument: __________________________________________________________Length of Study:______________
Private Lesson Teacher: ____________________________________________Length of Study:______________
Parents/Guardians: ______________________________________Preferred Phone:________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________________
Email: _________________________________________________________________________________________________
Circle One:
• I am interested in scheduling a solo adjudication: __YES / NO__
Students will be notified of their adjudication time prior to the festival.
Time Preference: No Preference / Morning / Afternoon_
•
I would like to be considered to perform in a Masterclass :
__YES / NO__
Music Selections for Adjudication and/or Master Class
Title____________________________________________ Composer___________________________ Length____Accmp?____
Title_____________________________________________Composer___________________________Length____Acmp?_____
Scale of your choice:___________________________________________________________________________________________
Please Check Type of Payment
____Cash
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Signature____________________________________________________________________________ Date_____________________
Please return by March 20th, 2016 with Festival Fee to:
COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL 775 W Main Street Trappe, PA 19426
STRINGS FESTIVAL 2016
SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 2016
Join us for an exciting day of solo
adjudications, Master classes and
technique workshops for violin, viola and
cello students of all ages.
775 W. Main Street, Trappe, PA 19426
610.489.3676 │ [email protected] │ www.cmsmusic.org
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Schedule of Events
10:00am - 2:30pm: Adjudications by appointment with Irene Guerriro or Cassia Harvey
10:00am - 11:00am: Suzuki Overview with Raymond Mallari
10:30am - 12:00pm: Cello Master Class Victoria De La Cruz
11:15am - 12:15pm: Bow Technique Class with Cynthia Campetti
11:45am - 12:45pm: Tim Watts Instrument/Bow Repair Demo
12:00pm - 3:30pm: Mt. Airy Violins Display
1:00pm - 2:00pm: Jeffrey Solow Bach Master class
1:00pm - 2:00pm: Viola for Violinists Class with Raymond Mallari
2:00pm - 3:30pm: Violin/Viola Master Class Joseph Kauffman
4:30pm - 5:30pm: Prometheus Chamber Orchestra Open Rehearsal
Festival Clinicians and Specials Guests:
Victoria De La Cruz, cello
Victoria De La Cruz began her cello studies at age 8 in Dallas, TX, after 3 years of begging for lessons. She moved to
Philadelphia at age 13 to pursue a life of music. At age 17, she entered The Curtis Institute of Music, where she received
her B.M. At Curtis, she studied with Orlando Cole, Lynn Harrell and Peter Wiley. Victoria has performed as a soloist
with numerous orchestras, including the Philadelphia Orchestra, Ocean City Pops, Pottstown Symphony, DePaul
Chamber Orchestra and SMU Conservatory Orchestra. She has also performed extensively as a chamber musician and
orchestral member in cities across America, Puerto Rico, Austria, Germany, Portugal, Spain, South Korea, and
Switzerland. In her spare time, Victoria gardens, collects rocks and invents recipes in her kitchen.
Irene Guerriero, violin
Irene Guerriero has a Bachelor of Music from SUNY Fredonia during which time she studied violin at the Conservatory
of Music in Vienna, Austria, a Masters of Music in violin from Westchester University and additional post graduate
education at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. Mrs. Guerriero has taught Strings and Orchestra grades 3-12 at
Archbishop Prendergast High School, the Norristown Area School District and the Boyertown Area School District. Most
recently she taught Strings, Orchestra, Music Theory, American Musical Theater and the History of Rock and Roll at the
Colonial Area School District in Plymouth Meeting. She has been professionally active as President of the
Pennsylvania/Delaware String Teachers Association (PADESTA), Chairperson of the Educational Advisory Council of
the Philadelphia Orchestra, Chairperson of the Curriculum Committee of the American String Teachers Association
(ASTA) and Co-founder of the Montgomery County Senior High Honors Orchestra. Mrs. Guerriero has performed with
the Pottstown Symphony, Reading Pops Orchestra, and the Coventry Consort String Quartet. She currently freelances in
the Philadelphia area.
Cassia Harvey, cello
Cassia Harvey is a cellist, cello teacher, and writer of cello technique. She began her cello studies at the age of eight with
Lillian Kauffman and continued her studies with Deborah Reeder and Jeffrey Solow. A soloist with the Kennett
Symphony and the Warminster Symphony and first-place winner of the PADESTA, the Concerto Soloists, and CafferataJackson Competitions, Cassia’s performances have been broadcast on Philadelphia’s Channel 57 and New York Public
Television. Recent performances include concerts at Swarthmore College, the Reading Public Museum, the Ethical
Society of Philadelphia, An Die Musik Live, and the German Society of Philadelphia, as well as lecture recitals at
Columbia University and Barnard College. Cassia has performed with her sister, Myanna, as part of the Harvey String
Duo since 1994. She has been performing with the Philmore Ensemble since 2011 and as a member of the Musicalia
Ensemble since 2015. Her recording, The Russian Cello: Rare Treasures from Imperial Russia and the Soviet Union, with
pianist Tim Ribchester, will be released in spring 2016. Cassia Harvey has been teaching cello for over twenty years. Her
students have been accepted into Philadelphia Sinfonia, Philadelphia Youth Orchestra, and Pennsylvania’s District,
Regional, and All-State Orchestras, MENC All-Eastern Orchestra, and the MENC All-National Orchestra. They have been
accepted into the Advanced Study Ensemble Program at Settlement Music School, the Masterworks Festival,
Meadowmount School of Music, and Tanglewood Music Festival. Cassia’s students have won first prizes in the KoreanAmerican Competition, the Lansdowne Symphony Competition, and in both the junior and senior divisions of the TriCounty Competition. They have soloed with the Bux-Mont Chamber Orchestra, the Warminster Symphony, and the
Landsdowne Symphony. Her students have been accepted into schools as music performance majors including Esther
Boyer College of Music, Indiana University School of Music, and the Juilliard School.
Joseph Kauffman, violin
Joseph Kauffman was born in Oakland, California in 1986, and began studying the violin when he was five. He studied with
Yayoi Numazawa of the Philadelphia Orchestra. During the summers, Joseph participated in international music festivals such
as Interlochen, Luzerne, Music in the Mountains, Kinhaven, and Recontres Musicales International des Graves where he
worked with many of the worlds finest musicians and teachers. Joseph graduated from the Pennsylvania State University in
2008 with a BM in Violin Performance, and was honored to receive the Creative Achievement Award given out to one
exceptional student. He studied there with James Lyon and Max Zorin on a music scholarship, and was awarded Jury
Recognition in his first year. Joseph was a winner of the Beene, Kroulik, and Brewster competitions in Pennsylvania, and in
2008, received first prize in the PSU Philharmonic Concerto Competition where he performed the Sibelius Violin Concerto. He
returns to Penn State every summer for the Penn’s Woods Music Festival under the direction of Maestro Gerardo Edelstein.
Joseph founded “Valens” Piano Quartet which earned 2nd Place in the MTNA Chamber Music Competition. Kauffman was
accepted into the class of Professor Eduard Schmieder in 2008 where he began his studies in the master’s degree program at
Temple University. Kauffman has served as concertmaster for many of the Temple Orchestra concerts. Over the summer
Kauffman performed Mozart Concerto #3 with the Wayne Pennsylvania Chamber Orchestra, performed in LA with ipalpiti
soloists international, Taught chamber music at The Music in the Mountains Festival, and his trio premiered a new work for
violin, piano, and horn.
Prometheus Chamber Orchestra
Founded in 2013, Prometheus Chamber Orchestra is a self-conducted and self-managed orchestra in residence at the
historic Church of the Advocate in North Philadelphia. Comprised of 18 musicians, Prometheus seeks to use the selfconducted orchestra to change the way audiences experience orchestra concerts, the relationship of the orchestra to
the community, and the way musicians perceive concert programming and artistic responsibility.
Jeffrey Solow, cello
Cellist Jeffrey Solow’s impassioned and compelling playing has enthralled audiences throughout North America,
Europe, Latin America and Asia as a recitalist, soloist, chamber musician and teacher. Born and raised in Los Angeles, he
studied with the distinguished cellist Gabor Rejto and earned a degree in Philosophy magna cum laude from UCLA while
studying with and then assisting the legendary Gregor Piatigorsky. Mr. Solow’s repertoire encompasses performances
of more than 40 solo works with orchestras including the Los Angeles Philharmonic (also at the Hollywood Bowl), Japan
Philharmonic, Prime Symphony (Korea), VNOB (Hanoi), Seattle Symphony, Milwaukee Symphony, Los Angeles Chamber
Orchestra, and the American Symphony (with whom he also recorded) and he has been guest artist at many national
and international chamber music festivals. He has recorded on the Columbia, New World, ABC, Centaur, Delos, Kleos,
Laurel, Everest, and Telefunken labels and received two Grammy Award nominations. In addition to performing, Mr.
Solow’s editions are published by Breitkopf, IMC, Peters, Latham, Ovation, and Henle Urtext and his articles and reviews
can be found in The Strad, Strings, and American String Teacher magazines. He is editor of the Newsletter of the
Violoncello Society, Inc. of NY, the nation’s second oldest cello society, and serves as VCS president. Recognized as an
authority on healthy and efficient cello playing, Jeffrey Solow is professor of cello at Temple University in Philadelphia.
He is past president of the American String Teachers Association, chair of ASTA’s National Solo Competition, and has
served on their Executive Board.
Timothy Watts, Luthier
Timothy Watts is a luthier (maker and restorer of stringed instruments) who trained in Philadelphia, Pa with Michael
Purcell, formerly of the William Moennig shop. Mr. Watts worked at Purcell Strings for a number of years before
opening his own shop, Watts Stringed Instruments, in Berwyn, Pa. Mr. Watts specializes in the restoration and sale of
fine violins, violas and cellos.
CMS Faculty:
Cynthia Campetti, violin
Ms. Campetti is a former member of the Philadelphia Orchestra, Philadelphia Opera Orchestra, Pennsylvania Ballet
Company and the Concerto Soloists of Philadelphia. A graduate of the Curtis Institute of Music with a degree in violin
performance, Ms. Campetti studied with world-renowned teachers, Ivan Galamian and Jascha Brodsky. For the past 35
years, Ms. Campetti has committed her time to teaching private students in the Philadelphia region. Ms. Campetti is on
staff at Eastern University, Darlington Fine Arts Center and Community Music School. Cindy is a Master Level Faculty
member at CMS.
Eric Coyne, cello
Eric has been an active teacher, performer, and chamber musician in the Philadelphia region since 2001. In addition to
his work at Community Music School since 2002, he has been a faculty member of the Westminster Choir College
Conservatory, the Nelly Berman School of Music, and The Music School of Delaware. He currently teaches music theory
and chamber music at The Music School of Delaware, and has been a Master Faculty member of the Community School
since 2009. From 2002-2005, he was ‘cellist of CMS’s ensemble-in-residence, the Mühlenberg Piano Quartet, and is
currently ‘cellist of the Illustra Trio. Other performing commitments include Symphony in C, Classical Revolution
Philadelphia, and the Murmuration Improvisation Ensemble. He holds a B.M. in Cello Performance from the University
of Iowa, and an M.M. and Performance-Pedagogy Professional Certificate from Temple University. Eric is also a certified
Suzuki instructor. Eric is a Master Level Faculty member at CMS.
Raymond Mallari, violin & viola
Raymond Mallari graduated from West Chester University with a degree in Viola Performance. He continued his
graduate studies at West Chester University in both violin and viola emphasizing pedagogy. His orchestral participation
includes Temple University Symphony Orchestra, West Chester Symphony Orchestra, Lower Merion Symphony,
Pottstown Symphony Orchestra, ChescoPOPS, and Philadelphia National Symphony. Internationally, he had the
pleasure of touring China with the Philadelphia National Symphony 2011—2012. He participated in the 2013
ChamberArt Madrid Music Festival as principal violist, earning a certificate diploma of chamber music. His chamber
music activities includes numerous String Trios, String Quartets, Guitar Quintet, and Piano Quintets. He was a
participant in the MTNA Young Artist and Chamber Music Competition placing Alternate in the 2009 Chamber Division,
an Honorable Mention in the Young Artist 2008 Division, and a National Finalist in the 2009 Young Artist Division. Mr.
Mallari teaches violin and viola beginners to advancing levels and is Suzuki certified. In addition to working at CMS, Mr.
Mallari is also a faculty member at Immaculata University and has a home studio in West Chester, PA.
2016 CMS STRING FEST Registration Form
The Festival Fee is $30 and includes one ticket to the Prometheus Chamber Orchestra Concert at 7:30pm.
Deadline for Registration is March 20th, 2016. There will be a $10 late registration fee for applicants after
March 15th, 2016. There will be no refunds given for Festival or Registration Fees paid. Participants are
welcome to bring a lunch. Photos or Video taken during the festival may be used on the CMS website and
social media pages. No last names of students will be used.
Please Complete:
Student’s Name: _____________________________________________________Age/Grade: ___________________
Instrument: __________________________________________________________Length of Study:______________
Private Lesson Teacher: ____________________________________________Length of Study:______________
Parents/Guardians: ______________________________________Preferred Phone:________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________________
Email: _________________________________________________________________________________________________
Circle One:
• I am interested in scheduling a solo adjudication: __YES / NO__
Students will be notified of their adjudication time prior to the festival.
Time Preference: No Preference / Morning / Afternoon_
•
I would like to be considered to perform in a Masterclass :
__YES / NO__
Music Selections for Adjudication and/or Master Class
Title____________________________________________ Composer___________________________ Length____Accmp?____
Title_____________________________________________Composer___________________________Length____Acmp?_____
Scale of your choice:___________________________________________________________________________________________
Please Check Type of Payment
____Cash
____Check Made Out to “CMS”
____Credit Card
CC#___________________________________________________________________EXP: ______/________ Vcode:_____________
Signature____________________________________________________________________________ Date_____________________
Please return by March 20th, 2016 with Festival Fee to:
COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL 775 W Main Street Trappe, PA 19426
STRINGS FESTIVAL 2016
SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 2016
Join us for an exciting day of solo
adjudications, Master classes and
technique workshops for violin, viola and
cello students of all ages.
775 W. Main Street, Trappe, PA 19426
610.489.3676 │ [email protected] │ www.cmsmusic.org
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Schedule of Events
10:00am - 2:30pm: Adjudications by appointment with Irene Guerriro or Cassia Harvey
10:00am - 11:00am: Suzuki Overview with Raymond Mallari
10:30am - 12:00pm: Cello Master Class Victoria De La Cruz
11:15am - 12:15pm: Bow Technique Class with Cynthia Campetti
11:45am - 12:45pm: Tim Watts Instrument/Bow Repair Demo
12:00pm - 3:30pm: Mt. Airy Violins Display
1:00pm - 2:00pm: Jeffrey Solow Bach Master class
1:00pm - 2:00pm: Viola for Violinists Class with Raymond Mallari
2:00pm - 3:30pm: Violin/Viola Master Class Joseph Kauffman
4:30pm - 5:30pm: Prometheus Chamber Orchestra Open Rehearsal
Festival Clinicians and Specials Guests:
Victoria De La Cruz, cello
Victoria De La Cruz began her cello studies at age 8 in Dallas, TX, after 3 years of begging for lessons. She moved to
Philadelphia at age 13 to pursue a life of music. At age 17, she entered The Curtis Institute of Music, where she received
her B.M. At Curtis, she studied with Orlando Cole, Lynn Harrell and Peter Wiley. Victoria has performed as a soloist
with numerous orchestras, including the Philadelphia Orchestra, Ocean City Pops, Pottstown Symphony, DePaul
Chamber Orchestra and SMU Conservatory Orchestra. She has also performed extensively as a chamber musician and
orchestral member in cities across America, Puerto Rico, Austria, Germany, Portugal, Spain, South Korea, and
Switzerland. In her spare time, Victoria gardens, collects rocks and invents recipes in her kitchen.
Irene Guerriero, violin
Irene Guerriero has a Bachelor of Music from SUNY Fredonia during which time she studied violin at the Conservatory
of Music in Vienna, Austria, a Masters of Music in violin from Westchester University and additional post graduate
education at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. Mrs. Guerriero has taught Strings and Orchestra grades 3-12 at
Archbishop Prendergast High School, the Norristown Area School District and the Boyertown Area School District. Most
recently she taught Strings, Orchestra, Music Theory, American Musical Theater and the History of Rock and Roll at the
Colonial Area School District in Plymouth Meeting. She has been professionally active as President of the
Pennsylvania/Delaware String Teachers Association (PADESTA), Chairperson of the Educational Advisory Council of
the Philadelphia Orchestra, Chairperson of the Curriculum Committee of the American String Teachers Association
(ASTA) and Co-founder of the Montgomery County Senior High Honors Orchestra. Mrs. Guerriero has performed with
the Pottstown Symphony, Reading Pops Orchestra, and the Coventry Consort String Quartet. She currently freelances in
the Philadelphia area.
Cassia Harvey, cello
Cassia Harvey is a cellist, cello teacher, and writer of cello technique. She began her cello studies at the age of eight with
Lillian Kauffman and continued her studies with Deborah Reeder and Jeffrey Solow. A soloist with the Kennett
Symphony and the Warminster Symphony and first-place winner of the PADESTA, the Concerto Soloists, and CafferataJackson Competitions, Cassia’s performances have been broadcast on Philadelphia’s Channel 57 and New York Public
Television. Recent performances include concerts at Swarthmore College, the Reading Public Museum, the Ethical
Society of Philadelphia, An Die Musik Live, and the German Society of Philadelphia, as well as lecture recitals at
Columbia University and Barnard College. Cassia has performed with her sister, Myanna, as part of the Harvey String
Duo since 1994. She has been performing with the Philmore Ensemble since 2011 and as a member of the Musicalia
Ensemble since 2015. Her recording, The Russian Cello: Rare Treasures from Imperial Russia and the Soviet Union, with
pianist Tim Ribchester, will be released in spring 2016. Cassia Harvey has been teaching cello for over twenty years. Her
students have been accepted into Philadelphia Sinfonia, Philadelphia Youth Orchestra, and Pennsylvania’s District,
Regional, and All-State Orchestras, MENC All-Eastern Orchestra, and the MENC All-National Orchestra. They have been
accepted into the Advanced Study Ensemble Program at Settlement Music School, the Masterworks Festival,
Meadowmount School of Music, and Tanglewood Music Festival. Cassia’s students have won first prizes in the KoreanAmerican Competition, the Lansdowne Symphony Competition, and in both the junior and senior divisions of the TriCounty Competition. They have soloed with the Bux-Mont Chamber Orchestra, the Warminster Symphony, and the
Landsdowne Symphony. Her students have been accepted into schools as music performance majors including Esther
Boyer College of Music, Indiana University School of Music, and the Juilliard School.
Joseph Kauffman, violin
Joseph Kauffman was born in Oakland, California in 1986, and began studying the violin when he was five. He studied with
Yayoi Numazawa of the Philadelphia Orchestra. During the summers, Joseph participated in international music festivals such
as Interlochen, Luzerne, Music in the Mountains, Kinhaven, and Recontres Musicales International des Graves where he
worked with many of the worlds finest musicians and teachers. Joseph graduated from the Pennsylvania State University in
2008 with a BM in Violin Performance, and was honored to receive the Creative Achievement Award given out to one
exceptional student. He studied there with James Lyon and Max Zorin on a music scholarship, and was awarded Jury
Recognition in his first year. Joseph was a winner of the Beene, Kroulik, and Brewster competitions in Pennsylvania, and in
2008, received first prize in the PSU Philharmonic Concerto Competition where he performed the Sibelius Violin Concerto. He
returns to Penn State every summer for the Penn’s Woods Music Festival under the direction of Maestro Gerardo Edelstein.
Joseph founded “Valens” Piano Quartet which earned 2nd Place in the MTNA Chamber Music Competition. Kauffman was
accepted into the class of Professor Eduard Schmieder in 2008 where he began his studies in the master’s degree program at
Temple University. Kauffman has served as concertmaster for many of the Temple Orchestra concerts. Over the summer
Kauffman performed Mozart Concerto #3 with the Wayne Pennsylvania Chamber Orchestra, performed in LA with ipalpiti
soloists international, Taught chamber music at The Music in the Mountains Festival, and his trio premiered a new work for
violin, piano, and horn.
Prometheus Chamber Orchestra
Founded in 2013, Prometheus Chamber Orchestra is a self-conducted and self-managed orchestra in residence at the
historic Church of the Advocate in North Philadelphia. Comprised of 18 musicians, Prometheus seeks to use the selfconducted orchestra to change the way audiences experience orchestra concerts, the relationship of the orchestra to
the community, and the way musicians perceive concert programming and artistic responsibility.
Jeffrey Solow, cello
Cellist Jeffrey Solow’s impassioned and compelling playing has enthralled audiences throughout North America,
Europe, Latin America and Asia as a recitalist, soloist, chamber musician and teacher. Born and raised in Los Angeles, he
studied with the distinguished cellist Gabor Rejto and earned a degree in Philosophy magna cum laude from UCLA while
studying with and then assisting the legendary Gregor Piatigorsky. Mr. Solow’s repertoire encompasses performances
of more than 40 solo works with orchestras including the Los Angeles Philharmonic (also at the Hollywood Bowl), Japan
Philharmonic, Prime Symphony (Korea), VNOB (Hanoi), Seattle Symphony, Milwaukee Symphony, Los Angeles Chamber
Orchestra, and the American Symphony (with whom he also recorded) and he has been guest artist at many national
and international chamber music festivals. He has recorded on the Columbia, New World, ABC, Centaur, Delos, Kleos,
Laurel, Everest, and Telefunken labels and received two Grammy Award nominations. In addition to performing, Mr.
Solow’s editions are published by Breitkopf, IMC, Peters, Latham, Ovation, and Henle Urtext and his articles and reviews
can be found in The Strad, Strings, and American String Teacher magazines. He is editor of the Newsletter of the
Violoncello Society, Inc. of NY, the nation’s second oldest cello society, and serves as VCS president. Recognized as an
authority on healthy and efficient cello playing, Jeffrey Solow is professor of cello at Temple University in Philadelphia.
He is past president of the American String Teachers Association, chair of ASTA’s National Solo Competition, and has
served on their Executive Board.
Timothy Watts, Luthier
Timothy Watts is a luthier (maker and restorer of stringed instruments) who trained in Philadelphia, Pa with Michael
Purcell, formerly of the William Moennig shop. Mr. Watts worked at Purcell Strings for a number of years before
opening his own shop, Watts Stringed Instruments, in Berwyn, Pa. Mr. Watts specializes in the restoration and sale of
fine violins, violas and cellos.
CMS Faculty:
Cynthia Campetti, violin
Ms. Campetti is a former member of the Philadelphia Orchestra, Philadelphia Opera Orchestra, Pennsylvania Ballet
Company and the Concerto Soloists of Philadelphia. A graduate of the Curtis Institute of Music with a degree in violin
performance, Ms. Campetti studied with world-renowned teachers, Ivan Galamian and Jascha Brodsky. For the past 35
years, Ms. Campetti has committed her time to teaching private students in the Philadelphia region. Ms. Campetti is on
staff at Eastern University, Darlington Fine Arts Center and Community Music School. Cindy is a Master Level Faculty
member at CMS.
Eric Coyne, cello
Eric has been an active teacher, performer, and chamber musician in the Philadelphia region since 2001. In addition to
his work at Community Music School since 2002, he has been a faculty member of the Westminster Choir College
Conservatory, the Nelly Berman School of Music, and The Music School of Delaware. He currently teaches music theory
and chamber music at The Music School of Delaware, and has been a Master Faculty member of the Community School
since 2009. From 2002-2005, he was ‘cellist of CMS’s ensemble-in-residence, the Mühlenberg Piano Quartet, and is
currently ‘cellist of the Illustra Trio. Other performing commitments include Symphony in C, Classical Revolution
Philadelphia, and the Murmuration Improvisation Ensemble. He holds a B.M. in Cello Performance from the University
of Iowa, and an M.M. and Performance-Pedagogy Professional Certificate from Temple University. Eric is also a certified
Suzuki instructor. Eric is a Master Level Faculty member at CMS.
Raymond Mallari, violin & viola
Raymond Mallari graduated from West Chester University with a degree in Viola Performance. He continued his
graduate studies at West Chester University in both violin and viola emphasizing pedagogy. His orchestral participation
includes Temple University Symphony Orchestra, West Chester Symphony Orchestra, Lower Merion Symphony,
Pottstown Symphony Orchestra, ChescoPOPS, and Philadelphia National Symphony. Internationally, he had the
pleasure of touring China with the Philadelphia National Symphony 2011—2012. He participated in the 2013
ChamberArt Madrid Music Festival as principal violist, earning a certificate diploma of chamber music. His chamber
music activities includes numerous String Trios, String Quartets, Guitar Quintet, and Piano Quintets. He was a
participant in the MTNA Young Artist and Chamber Music Competition placing Alternate in the 2009 Chamber Division,
an Honorable Mention in the Young Artist 2008 Division, and a National Finalist in the 2009 Young Artist Division. Mr.
Mallari teaches violin and viola beginners to advancing levels and is Suzuki certified. In addition to working at CMS, Mr.
Mallari is also a faculty member at Immaculata University and has a home studio in West Chester, PA.
2016 CMS STRING FEST Registration Form
The Festival Fee is $30 and includes one ticket to the Prometheus Chamber Orchestra Concert at 7:30pm.
Deadline for Registration is March 20th, 2016. There will be a $10 late registration fee for applicants after
March 15th, 2016. There will be no refunds given for Festival or Registration Fees paid. Participants are
welcome to bring a lunch. Photos or Video taken during the festival may be used on the CMS website and
social media pages. No last names of students will be used.
Please Complete:
Student’s Name: _____________________________________________________Age/Grade: ___________________
Instrument: __________________________________________________________Length of Study:______________
Private Lesson Teacher: ____________________________________________Length of Study:______________
Parents/Guardians: ______________________________________Preferred Phone:________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________________
Email: _________________________________________________________________________________________________
Circle One:
• I am interested in scheduling a solo adjudication: __YES / NO__
Students will be notified of their adjudication time prior to the festival.
Time Preference: No Preference / Morning / Afternoon_
•
I would like to be considered to perform in a Masterclass :
__YES / NO__
Music Selections for Adjudication and/or Master Class
Title____________________________________________ Composer___________________________ Length____Accmp?____
Title_____________________________________________Composer___________________________Length____Acmp?_____
Scale of your choice:___________________________________________________________________________________________
Please Check Type of Payment
____Cash
____Check Made Out to “CMS”
____Credit Card
CC#___________________________________________________________________EXP: ______/________ Vcode:_____________
Signature____________________________________________________________________________ Date_____________________
Please return by March 20th, 2016 with Festival Fee to:
COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL 775 W Main Street Trappe, PA 19426
STRINGS FESTIVAL 2016
SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 2016
Join us for an exciting day of solo
adjudications, Master classes and
technique workshops for violin, viola and
cello students of all ages.
775 W. Main Street, Trappe, PA 19426
610.489.3676 │ [email protected] │ www.cmsmusic.org
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Schedule of Events
10:00am - 2:30pm: Adjudications by appointment with Irene Guerriro or Cassia Harvey
10:00am - 11:00am: Suzuki Overview with Raymond Mallari
10:30am - 12:00pm: Cello Master Class Victoria De La Cruz
11:15am - 12:15pm: Bow Technique Class with Cynthia Campetti
11:45am - 12:45pm: Tim Watts Instrument/Bow Repair Demo
12:00pm - 3:30pm: Mt. Airy Violins Display
1:00pm - 2:00pm: Jeffrey Solow Bach Master class
1:00pm - 2:00pm: Viola for Violinists Class with Raymond Mallari
2:00pm - 3:30pm: Violin/Viola Master Class Joseph Kauffman
4:30pm - 5:30pm: Prometheus Chamber Orchestra Open Rehearsal
Festival Clinicians and Specials Guests:
Victoria De La Cruz, cello
Victoria De La Cruz began her cello studies at age 8 in Dallas, TX, after 3 years of begging for lessons. She moved to
Philadelphia at age 13 to pursue a life of music. At age 17, she entered The Curtis Institute of Music, where she received
her B.M. At Curtis, she studied with Orlando Cole, Lynn Harrell and Peter Wiley. Victoria has performed as a soloist
with numerous orchestras, including the Philadelphia Orchestra, Ocean City Pops, Pottstown Symphony, DePaul
Chamber Orchestra and SMU Conservatory Orchestra. She has also performed extensively as a chamber musician and
orchestral member in cities across America, Puerto Rico, Austria, Germany, Portugal, Spain, South Korea, and
Switzerland. In her spare time, Victoria gardens, collects rocks and invents recipes in her kitchen.
Irene Guerriero, violin
Irene Guerriero has a Bachelor of Music from SUNY Fredonia during which time she studied violin at the Conservatory
of Music in Vienna, Austria, a Masters of Music in violin from Westchester University and additional post graduate
education at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. Mrs. Guerriero has taught Strings and Orchestra grades 3-12 at
Archbishop Prendergast High School, the Norristown Area School District and the Boyertown Area School District. Most
recently she taught Strings, Orchestra, Music Theory, American Musical Theater and the History of Rock and Roll at the
Colonial Area School District in Plymouth Meeting. She has been professionally active as President of the
Pennsylvania/Delaware String Teachers Association (PADESTA), Chairperson of the Educational Advisory Council of
the Philadelphia Orchestra, Chairperson of the Curriculum Committee of the American String Teachers Association
(ASTA) and Co-founder of the Montgomery County Senior High Honors Orchestra. Mrs. Guerriero has performed with
the Pottstown Symphony, Reading Pops Orchestra, and the Coventry Consort String Quartet. She currently freelances in
the Philadelphia area.
Cassia Harvey, cello
Cassia Harvey is a cellist, cello teacher, and writer of cello technique. She began her cello studies at the age of eight with
Lillian Kauffman and continued her studies with Deborah Reeder and Jeffrey Solow. A soloist with the Kennett
Symphony and the Warminster Symphony and first-place winner of the PADESTA, the Concerto Soloists, and CafferataJackson Competitions, Cassia’s performances have been broadcast on Philadelphia’s Channel 57 and New York Public
Television. Recent performances include concerts at Swarthmore College, the Reading Public Museum, the Ethical
Society of Philadelphia, An Die Musik Live, and the German Society of Philadelphia, as well as lecture recitals at
Columbia University and Barnard College. Cassia has performed with her sister, Myanna, as part of the Harvey String
Duo since 1994. She has been performing with the Philmore Ensemble since 2011 and as a member of the Musicalia
Ensemble since 2015. Her recording, The Russian Cello: Rare Treasures from Imperial Russia and the Soviet Union, with
pianist Tim Ribchester, will be released in spring 2016. Cassia Harvey has been teaching cello for over twenty years. Her
students have been accepted into Philadelphia Sinfonia, Philadelphia Youth Orchestra, and Pennsylvania’s District,
Regional, and All-State Orchestras, MENC All-Eastern Orchestra, and the MENC All-National Orchestra. They have been
accepted into the Advanced Study Ensemble Program at Settlement Music School, the Masterworks Festival,
Meadowmount School of Music, and Tanglewood Music Festival. Cassia’s students have won first prizes in the KoreanAmerican Competition, the Lansdowne Symphony Competition, and in both the junior and senior divisions of the TriCounty Competition. They have soloed with the Bux-Mont Chamber Orchestra, the Warminster Symphony, and the
Landsdowne Symphony. Her students have been accepted into schools as music performance majors including Esther
Boyer College of Music, Indiana University School of Music, and the Juilliard School.
Joseph Kauffman, violin
Joseph Kauffman was born in Oakland, California in 1986, and began studying the violin when he was five. He studied with
Yayoi Numazawa of the Philadelphia Orchestra. During the summers, Joseph participated in international music festivals such
as Interlochen, Luzerne, Music in the Mountains, Kinhaven, and Recontres Musicales International des Graves where he
worked with many of the worlds finest musicians and teachers. Joseph graduated from the Pennsylvania State University in
2008 with a BM in Violin Performance, and was honored to receive the Creative Achievement Award given out to one
exceptional student. He studied there with James Lyon and Max Zorin on a music scholarship, and was awarded Jury
Recognition in his first year. Joseph was a winner of the Beene, Kroulik, and Brewster competitions in Pennsylvania, and in
2008, received first prize in the PSU Philharmonic Concerto Competition where he performed the Sibelius Violin Concerto. He
returns to Penn State every summer for the Penn’s Woods Music Festival under the direction of Maestro Gerardo Edelstein.
Joseph founded “Valens” Piano Quartet which earned 2nd Place in the MTNA Chamber Music Competition. Kauffman was
accepted into the class of Professor Eduard Schmieder in 2008 where he began his studies in the master’s degree program at
Temple University. Kauffman has served as concertmaster for many of the Temple Orchestra concerts. Over the summer
Kauffman performed Mozart Concerto #3 with the Wayne Pennsylvania Chamber Orchestra, performed in LA with ipalpiti
soloists international, Taught chamber music at The Music in the Mountains Festival, and his trio premiered a new work for
violin, piano, and horn.
Prometheus Chamber Orchestra
Founded in 2013, Prometheus Chamber Orchestra is a self-conducted and self-managed orchestra in residence at the
historic Church of the Advocate in North Philadelphia. Comprised of 18 musicians, Prometheus seeks to use the selfconducted orchestra to change the way audiences experience orchestra concerts, the relationship of the orchestra to
the community, and the way musicians perceive concert programming and artistic responsibility.
Jeffrey Solow, cello
Cellist Jeffrey Solow’s impassioned and compelling playing has enthralled audiences throughout North America,
Europe, Latin America and Asia as a recitalist, soloist, chamber musician and teacher. Born and raised in Los Angeles, he
studied with the distinguished cellist Gabor Rejto and earned a degree in Philosophy magna cum laude from UCLA while
studying with and then assisting the legendary Gregor Piatigorsky. Mr. Solow’s repertoire encompasses performances
of more than 40 solo works with orchestras including the Los Angeles Philharmonic (also at the Hollywood Bowl), Japan
Philharmonic, Prime Symphony (Korea), VNOB (Hanoi), Seattle Symphony, Milwaukee Symphony, Los Angeles Chamber
Orchestra, and the American Symphony (with whom he also recorded) and he has been guest artist at many national
and international chamber music festivals. He has recorded on the Columbia, New World, ABC, Centaur, Delos, Kleos,
Laurel, Everest, and Telefunken labels and received two Grammy Award nominations. In addition to performing, Mr.
Solow’s editions are published by Breitkopf, IMC, Peters, Latham, Ovation, and Henle Urtext and his articles and reviews
can be found in The Strad, Strings, and American String Teacher magazines. He is editor of the Newsletter of the
Violoncello Society, Inc. of NY, the nation’s second oldest cello society, and serves as VCS president. Recognized as an
authority on healthy and efficient cello playing, Jeffrey Solow is professor of cello at Temple University in Philadelphia.
He is past president of the American String Teachers Association, chair of ASTA’s National Solo Competition, and has
served on their Executive Board.
Timothy Watts, Luthier
Timothy Watts is a luthier (maker and restorer of stringed instruments) who trained in Philadelphia, Pa with Michael
Purcell, formerly of the William Moennig shop. Mr. Watts worked at Purcell Strings for a number of years before
opening his own shop, Watts Stringed Instruments, in Berwyn, Pa. Mr. Watts specializes in the restoration and sale of
fine violins, violas and cellos.
CMS Faculty:
Cynthia Campetti, violin
Ms. Campetti is a former member of the Philadelphia Orchestra, Philadelphia Opera Orchestra, Pennsylvania Ballet
Company and the Concerto Soloists of Philadelphia. A graduate of the Curtis Institute of Music with a degree in violin
performance, Ms. Campetti studied with world-renowned teachers, Ivan Galamian and Jascha Brodsky. For the past 35
years, Ms. Campetti has committed her time to teaching private students in the Philadelphia region. Ms. Campetti is on
staff at Eastern University, Darlington Fine Arts Center and Community Music School. Cindy is a Master Level Faculty
member at CMS.
Eric Coyne, cello
Eric has been an active teacher, performer, and chamber musician in the Philadelphia region since 2001. In addition to
his work at Community Music School since 2002, he has been a faculty member of the Westminster Choir College
Conservatory, the Nelly Berman School of Music, and The Music School of Delaware. He currently teaches music theory
and chamber music at The Music School of Delaware, and has been a Master Faculty member of the Community School
since 2009. From 2002-2005, he was ‘cellist of CMS’s ensemble-in-residence, the Mühlenberg Piano Quartet, and is
currently ‘cellist of the Illustra Trio. Other performing commitments include Symphony in C, Classical Revolution
Philadelphia, and the Murmuration Improvisation Ensemble. He holds a B.M. in Cello Performance from the University
of Iowa, and an M.M. and Performance-Pedagogy Professional Certificate from Temple University. Eric is also a certified
Suzuki instructor. Eric is a Master Level Faculty member at CMS.
Raymond Mallari, violin & viola
Raymond Mallari graduated from West Chester University with a degree in Viola Performance. He continued his
graduate studies at West Chester University in both violin and viola emphasizing pedagogy. His orchestral participation
includes Temple University Symphony Orchestra, West Chester Symphony Orchestra, Lower Merion Symphony,
Pottstown Symphony Orchestra, ChescoPOPS, and Philadelphia National Symphony. Internationally, he had the
pleasure of touring China with the Philadelphia National Symphony 2011—2012. He participated in the 2013
ChamberArt Madrid Music Festival as principal violist, earning a certificate diploma of chamber music. His chamber
music activities includes numerous String Trios, String Quartets, Guitar Quintet, and Piano Quintets. He was a
participant in the MTNA Young Artist and Chamber Music Competition placing Alternate in the 2009 Chamber Division,
an Honorable Mention in the Young Artist 2008 Division, and a National Finalist in the 2009 Young Artist Division. Mr.
Mallari teaches violin and viola beginners to advancing levels and is Suzuki certified. In addition to working at CMS, Mr.
Mallari is also a faculty member at Immaculata University and has a home studio in West Chester, PA.
2016 CMS STRING FEST Registration Form
The Festival Fee is $30 and includes one ticket to the Prometheus Chamber Orchestra Concert at 7:30pm.
Deadline for Registration is March 20th, 2016. There will be a $10 late registration fee for applicants after
March 15th, 2016. There will be no refunds given for Festival or Registration Fees paid. Participants are
welcome to bring a lunch. Photos or Video taken during the festival may be used on the CMS website and
social media pages. No last names of students will be used.
Please Complete:
Student’s Name: _____________________________________________________Age/Grade: ___________________
Instrument: __________________________________________________________Length of Study:______________
Private Lesson Teacher: ____________________________________________Length of Study:______________
Parents/Guardians: ______________________________________Preferred Phone:________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________________
Email: _________________________________________________________________________________________________
Circle One:
• I am interested in scheduling a solo adjudication: __YES / NO__
Students will be notified of their adjudication time prior to the festival.
Time Preference: No Preference / Morning / Afternoon_
•
I would like to be considered to perform in a Masterclass :
__YES / NO__
Music Selections for Adjudication and/or Master Class
Title____________________________________________ Composer___________________________ Length____Accmp?____
Title_____________________________________________Composer___________________________Length____Acmp?_____
Scale of your choice:___________________________________________________________________________________________
Please Check Type of Payment
____Cash
____Check Made Out to “CMS”
____Credit Card
CC#___________________________________________________________________EXP: ______/________ Vcode:_____________
Signature____________________________________________________________________________ Date_____________________
Please return by March 20th, 2016 with Festival Fee to:
COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL 775 W Main Street Trappe, PA 19426
STRINGS FESTIVAL 2016
SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 2016
Join us for an exciting day of solo
adjudications, Master classes and
technique workshops for violin, viola and
cello students of all ages.
775 W. Main Street, Trappe, PA 19426
610.489.3676 │ [email protected] │ www.cmsmusic.org
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Schedule of Events
10:00am - 2:30pm: Adjudications by appointment with Irene Guerriro or Cassia Harvey
10:00am - 11:00am: Suzuki Overview with Raymond Mallari
10:30am - 12:00pm: Cello Master Class Victoria De La Cruz
11:15am - 12:15pm: Bow Technique Class with Cynthia Campetti
11:45am - 12:45pm: Tim Watts Instrument/Bow Repair Demo
12:00pm - 3:30pm: Mt. Airy Violins Display
1:00pm - 2:00pm: Jeffrey Solow Bach Master class
1:00pm - 2:00pm: Viola for Violinists Class with Raymond Mallari
2:00pm - 3:30pm: Violin/Viola Master Class Joseph Kauffman
4:30pm - 5:30pm: Prometheus Chamber Orchestra Open Rehearsal
Festival Clinicians and Specials Guests:
Victoria De La Cruz, cello
Victoria De La Cruz began her cello studies at age 8 in Dallas, TX, after 3 years of begging for lessons. She moved to
Philadelphia at age 13 to pursue a life of music. At age 17, she entered The Curtis Institute of Music, where she received
her B.M. At Curtis, she studied with Orlando Cole, Lynn Harrell and Peter Wiley. Victoria has performed as a soloist
with numerous orchestras, including the Philadelphia Orchestra, Ocean City Pops, Pottstown Symphony, DePaul
Chamber Orchestra and SMU Conservatory Orchestra. She has also performed extensively as a chamber musician and
orchestral member in cities across America, Puerto Rico, Austria, Germany, Portugal, Spain, South Korea, and
Switzerland. In her spare time, Victoria gardens, collects rocks and invents recipes in her kitchen.
Irene Guerriero, violin
Irene Guerriero has a Bachelor of Music from SUNY Fredonia during which time she studied violin at the Conservatory
of Music in Vienna, Austria, a Masters of Music in violin from Westchester University and additional post graduate
education at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. Mrs. Guerriero has taught Strings and Orchestra grades 3-12 at
Archbishop Prendergast High School, the Norristown Area School District and the Boyertown Area School District. Most
recently she taught Strings, Orchestra, Music Theory, American Musical Theater and the History of Rock and Roll at the
Colonial Area School District in Plymouth Meeting. She has been professionally active as President of the
Pennsylvania/Delaware String Teachers Association (PADESTA), Chairperson of the Educational Advisory Council of
the Philadelphia Orchestra, Chairperson of the Curriculum Committee of the American String Teachers Association
(ASTA) and Co-founder of the Montgomery County Senior High Honors Orchestra. Mrs. Guerriero has performed with
the Pottstown Symphony, Reading Pops Orchestra, and the Coventry Consort String Quartet. She currently freelances in
the Philadelphia area.
Cassia Harvey, cello
Cassia Harvey is a cellist, cello teacher, and writer of cello technique. She began her cello studies at the age of eight with
Lillian Kauffman and continued her studies with Deborah Reeder and Jeffrey Solow. A soloist with the Kennett
Symphony and the Warminster Symphony and first-place winner of the PADESTA, the Concerto Soloists, and CafferataJackson Competitions, Cassia’s performances have been broadcast on Philadelphia’s Channel 57 and New York Public
Television. Recent performances include concerts at Swarthmore College, the Reading Public Museum, the Ethical
Society of Philadelphia, An Die Musik Live, and the German Society of Philadelphia, as well as lecture recitals at
Columbia University and Barnard College. Cassia has performed with her sister, Myanna, as part of the Harvey String
Duo since 1994. She has been performing with the Philmore Ensemble since 2011 and as a member of the Musicalia
Ensemble since 2015. Her recording, The Russian Cello: Rare Treasures from Imperial Russia and the Soviet Union, with
pianist Tim Ribchester, will be released in spring 2016. Cassia Harvey has been teaching cello for over twenty years. Her
students have been accepted into Philadelphia Sinfonia, Philadelphia Youth Orchestra, and Pennsylvania’s District,
Regional, and All-State Orchestras, MENC All-Eastern Orchestra, and the MENC All-National Orchestra. They have been
accepted into the Advanced Study Ensemble Program at Settlement Music School, the Masterworks Festival,
Meadowmount School of Music, and Tanglewood Music Festival. Cassia’s students have won first prizes in the KoreanAmerican Competition, the Lansdowne Symphony Competition, and in both the junior and senior divisions of the TriCounty Competition. They have soloed with the Bux-Mont Chamber Orchestra, the Warminster Symphony, and the
Landsdowne Symphony. Her students have been accepted into schools as music performance majors including Esther
Boyer College of Music, Indiana University School of Music, and the Juilliard School.
Joseph Kauffman, violin
Joseph Kauffman was born in Oakland, California in 1986, and began studying the violin when he was five. He studied with
Yayoi Numazawa of the Philadelphia Orchestra. During the summers, Joseph participated in international music festivals such
as Interlochen, Luzerne, Music in the Mountains, Kinhaven, and Recontres Musicales International des Graves where he
worked with many of the worlds finest musicians and teachers. Joseph graduated from the Pennsylvania State University in
2008 with a BM in Violin Performance, and was honored to receive the Creative Achievement Award given out to one
exceptional student. He studied there with James Lyon and Max Zorin on a music scholarship, and was awarded Jury
Recognition in his first year. Joseph was a winner of the Beene, Kroulik, and Brewster competitions in Pennsylvania, and in
2008, received first prize in the PSU Philharmonic Concerto Competition where he performed the Sibelius Violin Concerto. He
returns to Penn State every summer for the Penn’s Woods Music Festival under the direction of Maestro Gerardo Edelstein.
Joseph founded “Valens” Piano Quartet which earned 2nd Place in the MTNA Chamber Music Competition. Kauffman was
accepted into the class of Professor Eduard Schmieder in 2008 where he began his studies in the master’s degree program at
Temple University. Kauffman has served as concertmaster for many of the Temple Orchestra concerts. Over the summer
Kauffman performed Mozart Concerto #3 with the Wayne Pennsylvania Chamber Orchestra, performed in LA with ipalpiti
soloists international, Taught chamber music at The Music in the Mountains Festival, and his trio premiered a new work for
violin, piano, and horn.
Prometheus Chamber Orchestra
Founded in 2013, Prometheus Chamber Orchestra is a self-conducted and self-managed orchestra in residence at the
historic Church of the Advocate in North Philadelphia. Comprised of 18 musicians, Prometheus seeks to use the selfconducted orchestra to change the way audiences experience orchestra concerts, the relationship of the orchestra to
the community, and the way musicians perceive concert programming and artistic responsibility.
Jeffrey Solow, cello
Cellist Jeffrey Solow’s impassioned and compelling playing has enthralled audiences throughout North America,
Europe, Latin America and Asia as a recitalist, soloist, chamber musician and teacher. Born and raised in Los Angeles, he
studied with the distinguished cellist Gabor Rejto and earned a degree in Philosophy magna cum laude from UCLA while
studying with and then assisting the legendary Gregor Piatigorsky. Mr. Solow’s repertoire encompasses performances
of more than 40 solo works with orchestras including the Los Angeles Philharmonic (also at the Hollywood Bowl), Japan
Philharmonic, Prime Symphony (Korea), VNOB (Hanoi), Seattle Symphony, Milwaukee Symphony, Los Angeles Chamber
Orchestra, and the American Symphony (with whom he also recorded) and he has been guest artist at many national
and international chamber music festivals. He has recorded on the Columbia, New World, ABC, Centaur, Delos, Kleos,
Laurel, Everest, and Telefunken labels and received two Grammy Award nominations. In addition to performing, Mr.
Solow’s editions are published by Breitkopf, IMC, Peters, Latham, Ovation, and Henle Urtext and his articles and reviews
can be found in The Strad, Strings, and American String Teacher magazines. He is editor of the Newsletter of the
Violoncello Society, Inc. of NY, the nation’s second oldest cello society, and serves as VCS president. Recognized as an
authority on healthy and efficient cello playing, Jeffrey Solow is professor of cello at Temple University in Philadelphia.
He is past president of the American String Teachers Association, chair of ASTA’s National Solo Competition, and has
served on their Executive Board.
Timothy Watts, Luthier
Timothy Watts is a luthier (maker and restorer of stringed instruments) who trained in Philadelphia, Pa with Michael
Purcell, formerly of the William Moennig shop. Mr. Watts worked at Purcell Strings for a number of years before
opening his own shop, Watts Stringed Instruments, in Berwyn, Pa. Mr. Watts specializes in the restoration and sale of
fine violins, violas and cellos.
CMS Faculty:
Cynthia Campetti, violin
Ms. Campetti is a former member of the Philadelphia Orchestra, Philadelphia Opera Orchestra, Pennsylvania Ballet
Company and the Concerto Soloists of Philadelphia. A graduate of the Curtis Institute of Music with a degree in violin
performance, Ms. Campetti studied with world-renowned teachers, Ivan Galamian and Jascha Brodsky. For the past 35
years, Ms. Campetti has committed her time to teaching private students in the Philadelphia region. Ms. Campetti is on
staff at Eastern University, Darlington Fine Arts Center and Community Music School. Cindy is a Master Level Faculty
member at CMS.
Eric Coyne, cello
Eric has been an active teacher, performer, and chamber musician in the Philadelphia region since 2001. In addition to
his work at Community Music School since 2002, he has been a faculty member of the Westminster Choir College
Conservatory, the Nelly Berman School of Music, and The Music School of Delaware. He currently teaches music theory
and chamber music at The Music School of Delaware, and has been a Master Faculty member of the Community School
since 2009. From 2002-2005, he was ‘cellist of CMS’s ensemble-in-residence, the Mühlenberg Piano Quartet, and is
currently ‘cellist of the Illustra Trio. Other performing commitments include Symphony in C, Classical Revolution
Philadelphia, and the Murmuration Improvisation Ensemble. He holds a B.M. in Cello Performance from the University
of Iowa, and an M.M. and Performance-Pedagogy Professional Certificate from Temple University. Eric is also a certified
Suzuki instructor. Eric is a Master Level Faculty member at CMS.
Raymond Mallari, violin & viola
Raymond Mallari graduated from West Chester University with a degree in Viola Performance. He continued his
graduate studies at West Chester University in both violin and viola emphasizing pedagogy. His orchestral participation
includes Temple University Symphony Orchestra, West Chester Symphony Orchestra, Lower Merion Symphony,
Pottstown Symphony Orchestra, ChescoPOPS, and Philadelphia National Symphony. Internationally, he had the
pleasure of touring China with the Philadelphia National Symphony 2011—2012. He participated in the 2013
ChamberArt Madrid Music Festival as principal violist, earning a certificate diploma of chamber music. His chamber
music activities includes numerous String Trios, String Quartets, Guitar Quintet, and Piano Quintets. He was a
participant in the MTNA Young Artist and Chamber Music Competition placing Alternate in the 2009 Chamber Division,
an Honorable Mention in the Young Artist 2008 Division, and a National Finalist in the 2009 Young Artist Division. Mr.
Mallari teaches violin and viola beginners to advancing levels and is Suzuki certified. In addition to working at CMS, Mr.
Mallari is also a faculty member at Immaculata University and has a home studio in West Chester, PA.
2016 CMS STRING FEST Registration Form
The Festival Fee is $30 and includes one ticket to the Prometheus Chamber Orchestra Concert at 7:30pm.
Deadline for Registration is March 20th, 2016. There will be a $10 late registration fee for applicants after
March 15th, 2016. There will be no refunds given for Festival or Registration Fees paid. Participants are
welcome to bring a lunch. Photos or Video taken during the festival may be used on the CMS website and
social media pages. No last names of students will be used.
Please Complete:
Student’s Name: _____________________________________________________Age/Grade: ___________________
Instrument: __________________________________________________________Length of Study:______________
Private Lesson Teacher: ____________________________________________Length of Study:______________
Parents/Guardians: ______________________________________Preferred Phone:________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________________
Email: _________________________________________________________________________________________________
Circle One:
• I am interested in scheduling a solo adjudication: __YES / NO__
Students will be notified of their adjudication time prior to the festival.
Time Preference: No Preference / Morning / Afternoon_
•
I would like to be considered to perform in a Masterclass :
__YES / NO__
Music Selections for Adjudication and/or Master Class
Title____________________________________________ Composer___________________________ Length____Accmp?____
Title_____________________________________________Composer___________________________Length____Acmp?_____
Scale of your choice:___________________________________________________________________________________________
Please Check Type of Payment
____Cash
____Check Made Out to “CMS”
____Credit Card
CC#___________________________________________________________________EXP: ______/________ Vcode:_____________
Signature____________________________________________________________________________ Date_____________________
Please return by March 20th, 2016 with Festival Fee to:
COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL 775 W Main Street Trappe, PA 19426
STRINGS FESTIVAL 2016
SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 2016
Join us for an exciting day of solo
adjudications, Master classes and
technique workshops for violin, viola and
cello students of all ages.
775 W. Main Street, Trappe, PA 19426
610.489.3676 │ [email protected] │ www.cmsmusic.org
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Schedule of Events
10:00am - 2:30pm: Adjudications by appointment with Irene Guerriro or Cassia Harvey
10:00am - 11:00am: Suzuki Overview with Raymond Mallari
10:30am - 12:00pm: Cello Master Class Victoria De La Cruz
11:15am - 12:15pm: Bow Technique Class with Cynthia Campetti
11:45am - 12:45pm: Tim Watts Instrument/Bow Repair Demo
12:00pm - 3:30pm: Mt. Airy Violins Display
1:00pm - 2:00pm: Jeffrey Solow Bach Master class
1:00pm - 2:00pm: Viola for Violinists Class with Raymond Mallari
2:00pm - 3:30pm: Violin/Viola Master Class Joseph Kauffman
4:30pm - 5:30pm: Prometheus Chamber Orchestra Open Rehearsal
Festival Clinicians and Specials Guests:
Victoria De La Cruz, cello
Victoria De La Cruz began her cello studies at age 8 in Dallas, TX, after 3 years of begging for lessons. She moved to
Philadelphia at age 13 to pursue a life of music. At age 17, she entered The Curtis Institute of Music, where she received
her B.M. At Curtis, she studied with Orlando Cole, Lynn Harrell and Peter Wiley. Victoria has performed as a soloist
with numerous orchestras, including the Philadelphia Orchestra, Ocean City Pops, Pottstown Symphony, DePaul
Chamber Orchestra and SMU Conservatory Orchestra. She has also performed extensively as a chamber musician and
orchestral member in cities across America, Puerto Rico, Austria, Germany, Portugal, Spain, South Korea, and
Switzerland. In her spare time, Victoria gardens, collects rocks and invents recipes in her kitchen.
Irene Guerriero, violin
Irene Guerriero has a Bachelor of Music from SUNY Fredonia during which time she studied violin at the Conservatory
of Music in Vienna, Austria, a Masters of Music in violin from Westchester University and additional post graduate
education at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. Mrs. Guerriero has taught Strings and Orchestra grades 3-12 at
Archbishop Prendergast High School, the Norristown Area School District and the Boyertown Area School District. Most
recently she taught Strings, Orchestra, Music Theory, American Musical Theater and the History of Rock and Roll at the
Colonial Area School District in Plymouth Meeting. She has been professionally active as President of the
Pennsylvania/Delaware String Teachers Association (PADESTA), Chairperson of the Educational Advisory Council of
the Philadelphia Orchestra, Chairperson of the Curriculum Committee of the American String Teachers Association
(ASTA) and Co-founder of the Montgomery County Senior High Honors Orchestra. Mrs. Guerriero has performed with
the Pottstown Symphony, Reading Pops Orchestra, and the Coventry Consort String Quartet. She currently freelances in
the Philadelphia area.
Cassia Harvey, cello
Cassia Harvey is a cellist, cello teacher, and writer of cello technique. She began her cello studies at the age of eight with
Lillian Kauffman and continued her studies with Deborah Reeder and Jeffrey Solow. A soloist with the Kennett
Symphony and the Warminster Symphony and first-place winner of the PADESTA, the Concerto Soloists, and CafferataJackson Competitions, Cassia’s performances have been broadcast on Philadelphia’s Channel 57 and New York Public
Television. Recent performances include concerts at Swarthmore College, the Reading Public Museum, the Ethical
Society of Philadelphia, An Die Musik Live, and the German Society of Philadelphia, as well as lecture recitals at
Columbia University and Barnard College. Cassia has performed with her sister, Myanna, as part of the Harvey String
Duo since 1994. She has been performing with the Philmore Ensemble since 2011 and as a member of the Musicalia
Ensemble since 2015. Her recording, The Russian Cello: Rare Treasures from Imperial Russia and the Soviet Union, with
pianist Tim Ribchester, will be released in spring 2016. Cassia Harvey has been teaching cello for over twenty years. Her
students have been accepted into Philadelphia Sinfonia, Philadelphia Youth Orchestra, and Pennsylvania’s District,
Regional, and All-State Orchestras, MENC All-Eastern Orchestra, and the MENC All-National Orchestra. They have been
accepted into the Advanced Study Ensemble Program at Settlement Music School, the Masterworks Festival,
Meadowmount School of Music, and Tanglewood Music Festival. Cassia’s students have won first prizes in the KoreanAmerican Competition, the Lansdowne Symphony Competition, and in both the junior and senior divisions of the TriCounty Competition. They have soloed with the Bux-Mont Chamber Orchestra, the Warminster Symphony, and the
Landsdowne Symphony. Her students have been accepted into schools as music performance majors including Esther
Boyer College of Music, Indiana University School of Music, and the Juilliard School.
Joseph Kauffman, violin
Joseph Kauffman was born in Oakland, California in 1986, and began studying the violin when he was five. He studied with
Yayoi Numazawa of the Philadelphia Orchestra. During the summers, Joseph participated in international music festivals such
as Interlochen, Luzerne, Music in the Mountains, Kinhaven, and Recontres Musicales International des Graves where he
worked with many of the worlds finest musicians and teachers. Joseph graduated from the Pennsylvania State University in
2008 with a BM in Violin Performance, and was honored to receive the Creative Achievement Award given out to one
exceptional student. He studied there with James Lyon and Max Zorin on a music scholarship, and was awarded Jury
Recognition in his first year. Joseph was a winner of the Beene, Kroulik, and Brewster competitions in Pennsylvania, and in
2008, received first prize in the PSU Philharmonic Concerto Competition where he performed the Sibelius Violin Concerto. He
returns to Penn State every summer for the Penn’s Woods Music Festival under the direction of Maestro Gerardo Edelstein.
Joseph founded “Valens” Piano Quartet which earned 2nd Place in the MTNA Chamber Music Competition. Kauffman was
accepted into the class of Professor Eduard Schmieder in 2008 where he began his studies in the master’s degree program at
Temple University. Kauffman has served as concertmaster for many of the Temple Orchestra concerts. Over the summer
Kauffman performed Mozart Concerto #3 with the Wayne Pennsylvania Chamber Orchestra, performed in LA with ipalpiti
soloists international, Taught chamber music at The Music in the Mountains Festival, and his trio premiered a new work for
violin, piano, and horn.
Prometheus Chamber Orchestra
Founded in 2013, Prometheus Chamber Orchestra is a self-conducted and self-managed orchestra in residence at the
historic Church of the Advocate in North Philadelphia. Comprised of 18 musicians, Prometheus seeks to use the selfconducted orchestra to change the way audiences experience orchestra concerts, the relationship of the orchestra to
the community, and the way musicians perceive concert programming and artistic responsibility.
Jeffrey Solow, cello
Cellist Jeffrey Solow’s impassioned and compelling playing has enthralled audiences throughout North America,
Europe, Latin America and Asia as a recitalist, soloist, chamber musician and teacher. Born and raised in Los Angeles, he
studied with the distinguished cellist Gabor Rejto and earned a degree in Philosophy magna cum laude from UCLA while
studying with and then assisting the legendary Gregor Piatigorsky. Mr. Solow’s repertoire encompasses performances
of more than 40 solo works with orchestras including the Los Angeles Philharmonic (also at the Hollywood Bowl), Japan
Philharmonic, Prime Symphony (Korea), VNOB (Hanoi), Seattle Symphony, Milwaukee Symphony, Los Angeles Chamber
Orchestra, and the American Symphony (with whom he also recorded) and he has been guest artist at many national
and international chamber music festivals. He has recorded on the Columbia, New World, ABC, Centaur, Delos, Kleos,
Laurel, Everest, and Telefunken labels and received two Grammy Award nominations. In addition to performing, Mr.
Solow’s editions are published by Breitkopf, IMC, Peters, Latham, Ovation, and Henle Urtext and his articles and reviews
can be found in The Strad, Strings, and American String Teacher magazines. He is editor of the Newsletter of the
Violoncello Society, Inc. of NY, the nation’s second oldest cello society, and serves as VCS president. Recognized as an
authority on healthy and efficient cello playing, Jeffrey Solow is professor of cello at Temple University in Philadelphia.
He is past president of the American String Teachers Association, chair of ASTA’s National Solo Competition, and has
served on their Executive Board.
Timothy Watts, Luthier
Timothy Watts is a luthier (maker and restorer of stringed instruments) who trained in Philadelphia, Pa with Michael
Purcell, formerly of the William Moennig shop. Mr. Watts worked at Purcell Strings for a number of years before
opening his own shop, Watts Stringed Instruments, in Berwyn, Pa. Mr. Watts specializes in the restoration and sale of
fine violins, violas and cellos.
CMS Faculty:
Cynthia Campetti, violin
Ms. Campetti is a former member of the Philadelphia Orchestra, Philadelphia Opera Orchestra, Pennsylvania Ballet
Company and the Concerto Soloists of Philadelphia. A graduate of the Curtis Institute of Music with a degree in violin
performance, Ms. Campetti studied with world-renowned teachers, Ivan Galamian and Jascha Brodsky. For the past 35
years, Ms. Campetti has committed her time to teaching private students in the Philadelphia region. Ms. Campetti is on
staff at Eastern University, Darlington Fine Arts Center and Community Music School. Cindy is a Master Level Faculty
member at CMS.
Eric Coyne, cello
Eric has been an active teacher, performer, and chamber musician in the Philadelphia region since 2001. In addition to
his work at Community Music School since 2002, he has been a faculty member of the Westminster Choir College
Conservatory, the Nelly Berman School of Music, and The Music School of Delaware. He currently teaches music theory
and chamber music at The Music School of Delaware, and has been a Master Faculty member of the Community School
since 2009. From 2002-2005, he was ‘cellist of CMS’s ensemble-in-residence, the Mühlenberg Piano Quartet, and is
currently ‘cellist of the Illustra Trio. Other performing commitments include Symphony in C, Classical Revolution
Philadelphia, and the Murmuration Improvisation Ensemble. He holds a B.M. in Cello Performance from the University
of Iowa, and an M.M. and Performance-Pedagogy Professional Certificate from Temple University. Eric is also a certified
Suzuki instructor. Eric is a Master Level Faculty member at CMS.
Raymond Mallari, violin & viola
Raymond Mallari graduated from West Chester University with a degree in Viola Performance. He continued his
graduate studies at West Chester University in both violin and viola emphasizing pedagogy. His orchestral participation
includes Temple University Symphony Orchestra, West Chester Symphony Orchestra, Lower Merion Symphony,
Pottstown Symphony Orchestra, ChescoPOPS, and Philadelphia National Symphony. Internationally, he had the
pleasure of touring China with the Philadelphia National Symphony 2011—2012. He participated in the 2013
ChamberArt Madrid Music Festival as principal violist, earning a certificate diploma of chamber music. His chamber
music activities includes numerous String Trios, String Quartets, Guitar Quintet, and Piano Quintets. He was a
participant in the MTNA Young Artist and Chamber Music Competition placing Alternate in the 2009 Chamber Division,
an Honorable Mention in the Young Artist 2008 Division, and a National Finalist in the 2009 Young Artist Division. Mr.
Mallari teaches violin and viola beginners to advancing levels and is Suzuki certified. In addition to working at CMS, Mr.
Mallari is also a faculty member at Immaculata University and has a home studio in West Chester, PA.
2016 CMS STRING FEST Registration Form
The Festival Fee is $30 and includes one ticket to the Prometheus Chamber Orchestra Concert at 7:30pm.
Deadline for Registration is March 20th, 2016. There will be a $10 late registration fee for applicants after
March 15th, 2016. There will be no refunds given for Festival or Registration Fees paid. Participants are
welcome to bring a lunch. Photos or Video taken during the festival may be used on the CMS website and
social media pages. No last names of students will be used.
Please Complete:
Student’s Name: _____________________________________________________Age/Grade: ___________________
Instrument: __________________________________________________________Length of Study:______________
Private Lesson Teacher: ____________________________________________Length of Study:______________
Parents/Guardians: ______________________________________Preferred Phone:________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________________
Email: _________________________________________________________________________________________________
Circle One:
• I am interested in scheduling a solo adjudication: __YES / NO__
Students will be notified of their adjudication time prior to the festival.
Time Preference: No Preference / Morning / Afternoon_
•
I would like to be considered to perform in a Masterclass :
__YES / NO__
Music Selections for Adjudication and/or Master Class
Title____________________________________________ Composer___________________________ Length____Accmp?____
Title_____________________________________________Composer___________________________Length____Acmp?_____
Scale of your choice:___________________________________________________________________________________________
Please Check Type of Payment
____Cash
____Check Made Out to “CMS”
____Credit Card
CC#___________________________________________________________________EXP: ______/________ Vcode:_____________
Signature____________________________________________________________________________ Date_____________________
Please return by March 20th, 2016 with Festival Fee to:
COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL 775 W Main Street Trappe, PA 19426
STRINGS FESTIVAL 2016
SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 2016
Join us for an exciting day of solo
adjudications, Master classes and
technique workshops for violin, viola and
cello students of all ages.
775 W. Main Street, Trappe, PA 19426
610.489.3676 │ [email protected] │ www.cmsmusic.org
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Schedule of Events
10:00am - 2:30pm: Adjudications by appointment with Irene Guerriro or Cassia Harvey
10:00am - 11:00am: Suzuki Overview with Raymond Mallari
10:30am - 12:00pm: Cello Master Class Victoria De La Cruz
11:15am - 12:15pm: Bow Technique Class with Cynthia Campetti
11:45am - 12:45pm: Tim Watts Instrument/Bow Repair Demo
12:00pm - 3:30pm: Mt. Airy Violins Display
1:00pm - 2:00pm: Jeffrey Solow Bach Master class
1:00pm - 2:00pm: Viola for Violinists Class with Raymond Mallari
2:00pm - 3:30pm: Violin/Viola Master Class Joseph Kauffman
4:30pm - 5:30pm: Prometheus Chamber Orchestra Open Rehearsal
Festival Clinicians and Specials Guests:
Victoria De La Cruz, cello
Victoria De La Cruz began her cello studies at age 8 in Dallas, TX, after 3 years of begging for lessons. She moved to
Philadelphia at age 13 to pursue a life of music. At age 17, she entered The Curtis Institute of Music, where she received
her B.M. At Curtis, she studied with Orlando Cole, Lynn Harrell and Peter Wiley. Victoria has performed as a soloist
with numerous orchestras, including the Philadelphia Orchestra, Ocean City Pops, Pottstown Symphony, DePaul
Chamber Orchestra and SMU Conservatory Orchestra. She has also performed extensively as a chamber musician and
orchestral member in cities across America, Puerto Rico, Austria, Germany, Portugal, Spain, South Korea, and
Switzerland. In her spare time, Victoria gardens, collects rocks and invents recipes in her kitchen.
Irene Guerriero, violin
Irene Guerriero has a Bachelor of Music from SUNY Fredonia during which time she studied violin at the Conservatory
of Music in Vienna, Austria, a Masters of Music in violin from Westchester University and additional post graduate
education at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. Mrs. Guerriero has taught Strings and Orchestra grades 3-12 at
Archbishop Prendergast High School, the Norristown Area School District and the Boyertown Area School District. Most
recently she taught Strings, Orchestra, Music Theory, American Musical Theater and the History of Rock and Roll at the
Colonial Area School District in Plymouth Meeting. She has been professionally active as President of the
Pennsylvania/Delaware String Teachers Association (PADESTA), Chairperson of the Educational Advisory Council of
the Philadelphia Orchestra, Chairperson of the Curriculum Committee of the American String Teachers Association
(ASTA) and Co-founder of the Montgomery County Senior High Honors Orchestra. Mrs. Guerriero has performed with
the Pottstown Symphony, Reading Pops Orchestra, and the Coventry Consort String Quartet. She currently freelances in
the Philadelphia area.
Cassia Harvey, cello
Cassia Harvey is a cellist, cello teacher, and writer of cello technique. She began her cello studies at the age of eight with
Lillian Kauffman and continued her studies with Deborah Reeder and Jeffrey Solow. A soloist with the Kennett
Symphony and the Warminster Symphony and first-place winner of the PADESTA, the Concerto Soloists, and CafferataJackson Competitions, Cassia’s performances have been broadcast on Philadelphia’s Channel 57 and New York Public
Television. Recent performances include concerts at Swarthmore College, the Reading Public Museum, the Ethical
Society of Philadelphia, An Die Musik Live, and the German Society of Philadelphia, as well as lecture recitals at
Columbia University and Barnard College. Cassia has performed with her sister, Myanna, as part of the Harvey String
Duo since 1994. She has been performing with the Philmore Ensemble since 2011 and as a member of the Musicalia
Ensemble since 2015. Her recording, The Russian Cello: Rare Treasures from Imperial Russia and the Soviet Union, with
pianist Tim Ribchester, will be released in spring 2016. Cassia Harvey has been teaching cello for over twenty years. Her
students have been accepted into Philadelphia Sinfonia, Philadelphia Youth Orchestra, and Pennsylvania’s District,
Regional, and All-State Orchestras, MENC All-Eastern Orchestra, and the MENC All-National Orchestra. They have been
accepted into the Advanced Study Ensemble Program at Settlement Music School, the Masterworks Festival,
Meadowmount School of Music, and Tanglewood Music Festival. Cassia’s students have won first prizes in the KoreanAmerican Competition, the Lansdowne Symphony Competition, and in both the junior and senior divisions of the TriCounty Competition. They have soloed with the Bux-Mont Chamber Orchestra, the Warminster Symphony, and the
Landsdowne Symphony. Her students have been accepted into schools as music performance majors including Esther
Boyer College of Music, Indiana University School of Music, and the Juilliard School.
Joseph Kauffman, violin
Joseph Kauffman was born in Oakland, California in 1986, and began studying the violin when he was five. He studied with
Yayoi Numazawa of the Philadelphia Orchestra. During the summers, Joseph participated in international music festivals such
as Interlochen, Luzerne, Music in the Mountains, Kinhaven, and Recontres Musicales International des Graves where he
worked with many of the worlds finest musicians and teachers. Joseph graduated from the Pennsylvania State University in
2008 with a BM in Violin Performance, and was honored to receive the Creative Achievement Award given out to one
exceptional student. He studied there with James Lyon and Max Zorin on a music scholarship, and was awarded Jury
Recognition in his first year. Joseph was a winner of the Beene, Kroulik, and Brewster competitions in Pennsylvania, and in
2008, received first prize in the PSU Philharmonic Concerto Competition where he performed the Sibelius Violin Concerto. He
returns to Penn State every summer for the Penn’s Woods Music Festival under the direction of Maestro Gerardo Edelstein.
Joseph founded “Valens” Piano Quartet which earned 2nd Place in the MTNA Chamber Music Competition. Kauffman was
accepted into the class of Professor Eduard Schmieder in 2008 where he began his studies in the master’s degree program at
Temple University. Kauffman has served as concertmaster for many of the Temple Orchestra concerts. Over the summer
Kauffman performed Mozart Concerto #3 with the Wayne Pennsylvania Chamber Orchestra, performed in LA with ipalpiti
soloists international, Taught chamber music at The Music in the Mountains Festival, and his trio premiered a new work for
violin, piano, and horn.
Prometheus Chamber Orchestra
Founded in 2013, Prometheus Chamber Orchestra is a self-conducted and self-managed orchestra in residence at the
historic Church of the Advocate in North Philadelphia. Comprised of 18 musicians, Prometheus seeks to use the selfconducted orchestra to change the way audiences experience orchestra concerts, the relationship of the orchestra to
the community, and the way musicians perceive concert programming and artistic responsibility.
Jeffrey Solow, cello
Cellist Jeffrey Solow’s impassioned and compelling playing has enthralled audiences throughout North America,
Europe, Latin America and Asia as a recitalist, soloist, chamber musician and teacher. Born and raised in Los Angeles, he
studied with the distinguished cellist Gabor Rejto and earned a degree in Philosophy magna cum laude from UCLA while
studying with and then assisting the legendary Gregor Piatigorsky. Mr. Solow’s repertoire encompasses performances
of more than 40 solo works with orchestras including the Los Angeles Philharmonic (also at the Hollywood Bowl), Japan
Philharmonic, Prime Symphony (Korea), VNOB (Hanoi), Seattle Symphony, Milwaukee Symphony, Los Angeles Chamber
Orchestra, and the American Symphony (with whom he also recorded) and he has been guest artist at many national
and international chamber music festivals. He has recorded on the Columbia, New World, ABC, Centaur, Delos, Kleos,
Laurel, Everest, and Telefunken labels and received two Grammy Award nominations. In addition to performing, Mr.
Solow’s editions are published by Breitkopf, IMC, Peters, Latham, Ovation, and Henle Urtext and his articles and reviews
can be found in The Strad, Strings, and American String Teacher magazines. He is editor of the Newsletter of the
Violoncello Society, Inc. of NY, the nation’s second oldest cello society, and serves as VCS president. Recognized as an
authority on healthy and efficient cello playing, Jeffrey Solow is professor of cello at Temple University in Philadelphia.
He is past president of the American String Teachers Association, chair of ASTA’s National Solo Competition, and has
served on their Executive Board.
Timothy Watts, Luthier
Timothy Watts is a luthier (maker and restorer of stringed instruments) who trained in Philadelphia, Pa with Michael
Purcell, formerly of the William Moennig shop. Mr. Watts worked at Purcell Strings for a number of years before
opening his own shop, Watts Stringed Instruments, in Berwyn, Pa. Mr. Watts specializes in the restoration and sale of
fine violins, violas and cellos.
CMS Faculty:
Cynthia Campetti, violin
Ms. Campetti is a former member of the Philadelphia Orchestra, Philadelphia Opera Orchestra, Pennsylvania Ballet
Company and the Concerto Soloists of Philadelphia. A graduate of the Curtis Institute of Music with a degree in violin
performance, Ms. Campetti studied with world-renowned teachers, Ivan Galamian and Jascha Brodsky. For the past 35
years, Ms. Campetti has committed her time to teaching private students in the Philadelphia region. Ms. Campetti is on
staff at Eastern University, Darlington Fine Arts Center and Community Music School. Cindy is a Master Level Faculty
member at CMS.
Eric Coyne, cello
Eric has been an active teacher, performer, and chamber musician in the Philadelphia region since 2001. In addition to
his work at Community Music School since 2002, he has been a faculty member of the Westminster Choir College
Conservatory, the Nelly Berman School of Music, and The Music School of Delaware. He currently teaches music theory
and chamber music at The Music School of Delaware, and has been a Master Faculty member of the Community School
since 2009. From 2002-2005, he was ‘cellist of CMS’s ensemble-in-residence, the Mühlenberg Piano Quartet, and is
currently ‘cellist of the Illustra Trio. Other performing commitments include Symphony in C, Classical Revolution
Philadelphia, and the Murmuration Improvisation Ensemble. He holds a B.M. in Cello Performance from the University
of Iowa, and an M.M. and Performance-Pedagogy Professional Certificate from Temple University. Eric is also a certified
Suzuki instructor. Eric is a Master Level Faculty member at CMS.
Raymond Mallari, violin & viola
Raymond Mallari graduated from West Chester University with a degree in Viola Performance. He continued his
graduate studies at West Chester University in both violin and viola emphasizing pedagogy. His orchestral participation
includes Temple University Symphony Orchestra, West Chester Symphony Orchestra, Lower Merion Symphony,
Pottstown Symphony Orchestra, ChescoPOPS, and Philadelphia National Symphony. Internationally, he had the
pleasure of touring China with the Philadelphia National Symphony 2011—2012. He participated in the 2013
ChamberArt Madrid Music Festival as principal violist, earning a certificate diploma of chamber music. His chamber
music activities includes numerous String Trios, String Quartets, Guitar Quintet, and Piano Quintets. He was a
participant in the MTNA Young Artist and Chamber Music Competition placing Alternate in the 2009 Chamber Division,
an Honorable Mention in the Young Artist 2008 Division, and a National Finalist in the 2009 Young Artist Division. Mr.
Mallari teaches violin and viola beginners to advancing levels and is Suzuki certified. In addition to working at CMS, Mr.
Mallari is also a faculty member at Immaculata University and has a home studio in West Chester, PA.
2016 CMS STRING FEST Registration Form
The Festival Fee is $30 and includes one ticket to the Prometheus Chamber Orchestra Concert at 7:30pm.
Deadline for Registration is March 20th, 2016. There will be a $10 late registration fee for applicants after
March 15th, 2016. There will be no refunds given for Festival or Registration Fees paid. Participants are
welcome to bring a lunch. Photos or Video taken during the festival may be used on the CMS website and
social media pages. No last names of students will be used.
Please Complete:
Student’s Name: _____________________________________________________Age/Grade: ___________________
Instrument: __________________________________________________________Length of Study:______________
Private Lesson Teacher: ____________________________________________Length of Study:______________
Parents/Guardians: ______________________________________Preferred Phone:________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________________
Email: _________________________________________________________________________________________________
Circle One:
• I am interested in scheduling a solo adjudication: __YES / NO__
Students will be notified of their adjudication time prior to the festival.
Time Preference: No Preference / Morning / Afternoon_
•
I would like to be considered to perform in a Masterclass :
__YES / NO__
Music Selections for Adjudication and/or Master Class
Title____________________________________________ Composer___________________________ Length____Accmp?____
Title_____________________________________________Composer___________________________Length____Acmp?_____
Scale of your choice:___________________________________________________________________________________________
Please Check Type of Payment
____Cash
____Check Made Out to “CMS”
____Credit Card
CC#___________________________________________________________________EXP: ______/________ Vcode:_____________
Signature____________________________________________________________________________ Date_____________________
Please return by March 20th, 2016 with Festival Fee to:
COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL 775 W Main Street Trappe, PA 19426
STRINGS FESTIVAL 2016
SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 2016
Join us for an exciting day of solo
adjudications, Master classes and
technique workshops for violin, viola and
cello students of all ages.
775 W. Main Street, Trappe, PA 19426
610.489.3676 │ [email protected] │ www.cmsmusic.org
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Schedule of Events
10:00am - 2:30pm: Adjudications by appointment with Irene Guerriro or Cassia Harvey
10:00am - 11:00am: Suzuki Overview with Raymond Mallari
10:30am - 12:00pm: Cello Master Class Victoria De La Cruz
11:15am - 12:15pm: Bow Technique Class with Cynthia Campetti
11:45am - 12:45pm: Tim Watts Instrument/Bow Repair Demo
12:00pm - 3:30pm: Mt. Airy Violins Display
1:00pm - 2:00pm: Jeffrey Solow Bach Master class
1:00pm - 2:00pm: Viola for Violinists Class with Raymond Mallari
2:00pm - 3:30pm: Violin/Viola Master Class Joseph Kauffman
4:30pm - 5:30pm: Prometheus Chamber Orchestra Open Rehearsal
Festival Clinicians and Specials Guests:
Victoria De La Cruz, cello
Victoria De La Cruz began her cello studies at age 8 in Dallas, TX, after 3 years of begging for lessons. She moved to
Philadelphia at age 13 to pursue a life of music. At age 17, she entered The Curtis Institute of Music, where she received
her B.M. At Curtis, she studied with Orlando Cole, Lynn Harrell and Peter Wiley. Victoria has performed as a soloist
with numerous orchestras, including the Philadelphia Orchestra, Ocean City Pops, Pottstown Symphony, DePaul
Chamber Orchestra and SMU Conservatory Orchestra. She has also performed extensively as a chamber musician and
orchestral member in cities across America, Puerto Rico, Austria, Germany, Portugal, Spain, South Korea, and
Switzerland. In her spare time, Victoria gardens, collects rocks and invents recipes in her kitchen.
Irene Guerriero, violin
Irene Guerriero has a Bachelor of Music from SUNY Fredonia during which time she studied violin at the Conservatory
of Music in Vienna, Austria, a Masters of Music in violin from Westchester University and additional post graduate
education at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. Mrs. Guerriero has taught Strings and Orchestra grades 3-12 at
Archbishop Prendergast High School, the Norristown Area School District and the Boyertown Area School District. Most
recently she taught Strings, Orchestra, Music Theory, American Musical Theater and the History of Rock and Roll at the
Colonial Area School District in Plymouth Meeting. She has been professionally active as President of the
Pennsylvania/Delaware String Teachers Association (PADESTA), Chairperson of the Educational Advisory Council of
the Philadelphia Orchestra, Chairperson of the Curriculum Committee of the American String Teachers Association
(ASTA) and Co-founder of the Montgomery County Senior High Honors Orchestra. Mrs. Guerriero has performed with
the Pottstown Symphony, Reading Pops Orchestra, and the Coventry Consort String Quartet. She currently freelances in
the Philadelphia area.
Cassia Harvey, cello
Cassia Harvey is a cellist, cello teacher, and writer of cello technique. She began her cello studies at the age of eight with
Lillian Kauffman and continued her studies with Deborah Reeder and Jeffrey Solow. A soloist with the Kennett
Symphony and the Warminster Symphony and first-place winner of the PADESTA, the Concerto Soloists, and CafferataJackson Competitions, Cassia’s performances have been broadcast on Philadelphia’s Channel 57 and New York Public
Television. Recent performances include concerts at Swarthmore College, the Reading Public Museum, the Ethical
Society of Philadelphia, An Die Musik Live, and the German Society of Philadelphia, as well as lecture recitals at
Columbia University and Barnard College. Cassia has performed with her sister, Myanna, as part of the Harvey String
Duo since 1994. She has been performing with the Philmore Ensemble since 2011 and as a member of the Musicalia
Ensemble since 2015. Her recording, The Russian Cello: Rare Treasures from Imperial Russia and the Soviet Union, with
pianist Tim Ribchester, will be released in spring 2016. Cassia Harvey has been teaching cello for over twenty years. Her
students have been accepted into Philadelphia Sinfonia, Philadelphia Youth Orchestra, and Pennsylvania’s District,
Regional, and All-State Orchestras, MENC All-Eastern Orchestra, and the MENC All-National Orchestra. They have been
accepted into the Advanced Study Ensemble Program at Settlement Music School, the Masterworks Festival,
Meadowmount School of Music, and Tanglewood Music Festival. Cassia’s students have won first prizes in the KoreanAmerican Competition, the Lansdowne Symphony Competition, and in both the junior and senior divisions of the TriCounty Competition. They have soloed with the Bux-Mont Chamber Orchestra, the Warminster Symphony, and the
Landsdowne Symphony. Her students have been accepted into schools as music performance majors including Esther
Boyer College of Music, Indiana University School of Music, and the Juilliard School.
Joseph Kauffman, violin
Joseph Kauffman was born in Oakland, California in 1986, and began studying the violin when he was five. He studied with
Yayoi Numazawa of the Philadelphia Orchestra. During the summers, Joseph participated in international music festivals such
as Interlochen, Luzerne, Music in the Mountains, Kinhaven, and Recontres Musicales International des Graves where he
worked with many of the worlds finest musicians and teachers. Joseph graduated from the Pennsylvania State University in
2008 with a BM in Violin Performance, and was honored to receive the Creative Achievement Award given out to one
exceptional student. He studied there with James Lyon and Max Zorin on a music scholarship, and was awarded Jury
Recognition in his first year. Joseph was a winner of the Beene, Kroulik, and Brewster competitions in Pennsylvania, and in
2008, received first prize in the PSU Philharmonic Concerto Competition where he performed the Sibelius Violin Concerto. He
returns to Penn State every summer for the Penn’s Woods Music Festival under the direction of Maestro Gerardo Edelstein.
Joseph founded “Valens” Piano Quartet which earned 2nd Place in the MTNA Chamber Music Competition. Kauffman was
accepted into the class of Professor Eduard Schmieder in 2008 where he began his studies in the master’s degree program at
Temple University. Kauffman has served as concertmaster for many of the Temple Orchestra concerts. Over the summer
Kauffman performed Mozart Concerto #3 with the Wayne Pennsylvania Chamber Orchestra, performed in LA with ipalpiti
soloists international, Taught chamber music at The Music in the Mountains Festival, and his trio premiered a new work for
violin, piano, and horn.
Prometheus Chamber Orchestra
Founded in 2013, Prometheus Chamber Orchestra is a self-conducted and self-managed orchestra in residence at the
historic Church of the Advocate in North Philadelphia. Comprised of 18 musicians, Prometheus seeks to use the selfconducted orchestra to change the way audiences experience orchestra concerts, the relationship of the orchestra to
the community, and the way musicians perceive concert programming and artistic responsibility.
Jeffrey Solow, cello
Cellist Jeffrey Solow’s impassioned and compelling playing has enthralled audiences throughout North America,
Europe, Latin America and Asia as a recitalist, soloist, chamber musician and teacher. Born and raised in Los Angeles, he
studied with the distinguished cellist Gabor Rejto and earned a degree in Philosophy magna cum laude from UCLA while
studying with and then assisting the legendary Gregor Piatigorsky. Mr. Solow’s repertoire encompasses performances
of more than 40 solo works with orchestras including the Los Angeles Philharmonic (also at the Hollywood Bowl), Japan
Philharmonic, Prime Symphony (Korea), VNOB (Hanoi), Seattle Symphony, Milwaukee Symphony, Los Angeles Chamber
Orchestra, and the American Symphony (with whom he also recorded) and he has been guest artist at many national
and international chamber music festivals. He has recorded on the Columbia, New World, ABC, Centaur, Delos, Kleos,
Laurel, Everest, and Telefunken labels and received two Grammy Award nominations. In addition to performing, Mr.
Solow’s editions are published by Breitkopf, IMC, Peters, Latham, Ovation, and Henle Urtext and his articles and reviews
can be found in The Strad, Strings, and American String Teacher magazines. He is editor of the Newsletter of the
Violoncello Society, Inc. of NY, the nation’s second oldest cello society, and serves as VCS president. Recognized as an
authority on healthy and efficient cello playing, Jeffrey Solow is professor of cello at Temple University in Philadelphia.
He is past president of the American String Teachers Association, chair of ASTA’s National Solo Competition, and has
served on their Executive Board.
Timothy Watts, Luthier
Timothy Watts is a luthier (maker and restorer of stringed instruments) who trained in Philadelphia, Pa with Michael
Purcell, formerly of the William Moennig shop. Mr. Watts worked at Purcell Strings for a number of years before
opening his own shop, Watts Stringed Instruments, in Berwyn, Pa. Mr. Watts specializes in the restoration and sale of
fine violins, violas and cellos.
CMS Faculty:
Cynthia Campetti, violin
Ms. Campetti is a former member of the Philadelphia Orchestra, Philadelphia Opera Orchestra, Pennsylvania Ballet
Company and the Concerto Soloists of Philadelphia. A graduate of the Curtis Institute of Music with a degree in violin
performance, Ms. Campetti studied with world-renowned teachers, Ivan Galamian and Jascha Brodsky. For the past 35
years, Ms. Campetti has committed her time to teaching private students in the Philadelphia region. Ms. Campetti is on
staff at Eastern University, Darlington Fine Arts Center and Community Music School. Cindy is a Master Level Faculty
member at CMS.
Eric Coyne, cello
Eric has been an active teacher, performer, and chamber musician in the Philadelphia region since 2001. In addition to
his work at Community Music School since 2002, he has been a faculty member of the Westminster Choir College
Conservatory, the Nelly Berman School of Music, and The Music School of Delaware. He currently teaches music theory
and chamber music at The Music School of Delaware, and has been a Master Faculty member of the Community School
since 2009. From 2002-2005, he was ‘cellist of CMS’s ensemble-in-residence, the Mühlenberg Piano Quartet, and is
currently ‘cellist of the Illustra Trio. Other performing commitments include Symphony in C, Classical Revolution
Philadelphia, and the Murmuration Improvisation Ensemble. He holds a B.M. in Cello Performance from the University
of Iowa, and an M.M. and Performance-Pedagogy Professional Certificate from Temple University. Eric is also a certified
Suzuki instructor. Eric is a Master Level Faculty member at CMS.
Raymond Mallari, violin & viola
Raymond Mallari graduated from West Chester University with a degree in Viola Performance. He continued his
graduate studies at West Chester University in both violin and viola emphasizing pedagogy. His orchestral participation
includes Temple University Symphony Orchestra, West Chester Symphony Orchestra, Lower Merion Symphony,
Pottstown Symphony Orchestra, ChescoPOPS, and Philadelphia National Symphony. Internationally, he had the
pleasure of touring China with the Philadelphia National Symphony 2011—2012. He participated in the 2013
ChamberArt Madrid Music Festival as principal violist, earning a certificate diploma of chamber music. His chamber
music activities includes numerous String Trios, String Quartets, Guitar Quintet, and Piano Quintets. He was a
participant in the MTNA Young Artist and Chamber Music Competition placing Alternate in the 2009 Chamber Division,
an Honorable Mention in the Young Artist 2008 Division, and a National Finalist in the 2009 Young Artist Division. Mr.
Mallari teaches violin and viola beginners to advancing levels and is Suzuki certified. In addition to working at CMS, Mr.
Mallari is also a faculty member at Immaculata University and has a home studio in West Chester, PA.
2016 CMS STRING FEST Registration Form
The Festival Fee is $30 and includes one ticket to the Prometheus Chamber Orchestra Concert at 7:30pm.
Deadline for Registration is March 20th, 2016. There will be a $10 late registration fee for applicants after
March 15th, 2016. There will be no refunds given for Festival or Registration Fees paid. Participants are
welcome to bring a lunch. Photos or Video taken during the festival may be used on the CMS website and
social media pages. No last names of students will be used.
Please Complete:
Student’s Name: _____________________________________________________Age/Grade: ___________________
Instrument: __________________________________________________________Length of Study:______________
Private Lesson Teacher: ____________________________________________Length of Study:______________
Parents/Guardians: ______________________________________Preferred Phone:________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________________
Email: _________________________________________________________________________________________________
Circle One:
• I am interested in scheduling a solo adjudication: __YES / NO__
Students will be notified of their adjudication time prior to the festival.
Time Preference: No Preference / Morning / Afternoon_
•
I would like to be considered to perform in a Masterclass :
__YES / NO__
Music Selections for Adjudication and/or Master Class
Title____________________________________________ Composer___________________________ Length____Accmp?____
Title_____________________________________________Composer___________________________Length____Acmp?_____
Scale of your choice:___________________________________________________________________________________________
Please Check Type of Payment
____Cash
____Check Made Out to “CMS”
____Credit Card
CC#___________________________________________________________________EXP: ______/________ Vcode:_____________
Signature____________________________________________________________________________ Date_____________________
Please return by March 20th, 2016 with Festival Fee to:
COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL 775 W Main Street Trappe, PA 19426
STRINGS FESTIVAL 2016
SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 2016
Join us for an exciting day of solo
adjudications, Master classes and
technique workshops for violin, viola and
cello students of all ages.
775 W. Main Street, Trappe, PA 19426
610.489.3676 │ [email protected] │ www.cmsmusic.org
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Schedule of Events
10:00am - 2:30pm: Adjudications by appointment with Irene Guerriro or Cassia Harvey
10:00am - 11:00am: Suzuki Overview with Raymond Mallari
10:30am - 12:00pm: Cello Master Class Victoria De La Cruz
11:15am - 12:15pm: Bow Technique Class with Cynthia Campetti
11:45am - 12:45pm: Tim Watts Instrument/Bow Repair Demo
12:00pm - 3:30pm: Mt. Airy Violins Display
1:00pm - 2:00pm: Jeffrey Solow Bach Master class
1:00pm - 2:00pm: Viola for Violinists Class with Raymond Mallari
2:00pm - 3:30pm: Violin/Viola Master Class Joseph Kauffman
4:30pm - 5:30pm: Prometheus Chamber Orchestra Open Rehearsal
Festival Clinicians and Specials Guests:
Victoria De La Cruz, cello
Victoria De La Cruz began her cello studies at age 8 in Dallas, TX, after 3 years of begging for lessons. She moved to
Philadelphia at age 13 to pursue a life of music. At age 17, she entered The Curtis Institute of Music, where she received
her B.M. At Curtis, she studied with Orlando Cole, Lynn Harrell and Peter Wiley. Victoria has performed as a soloist
with numerous orchestras, including the Philadelphia Orchestra, Ocean City Pops, Pottstown Symphony, DePaul
Chamber Orchestra and SMU Conservatory Orchestra. She has also performed extensively as a chamber musician and
orchestral member in cities across America, Puerto Rico, Austria, Germany, Portugal, Spain, South Korea, and
Switzerland. In her spare time, Victoria gardens, collects rocks and invents recipes in her kitchen.
Irene Guerriero, violin
Irene Guerriero has a Bachelor of Music from SUNY Fredonia during which time she studied violin at the Conservatory
of Music in Vienna, Austria, a Masters of Music in violin from Westchester University and additional post graduate
education at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. Mrs. Guerriero has taught Strings and Orchestra grades 3-12 at
Archbishop Prendergast High School, the Norristown Area School District and the Boyertown Area School District. Most
recently she taught Strings, Orchestra, Music Theory, American Musical Theater and the History of Rock and Roll at the
Colonial Area School District in Plymouth Meeting. She has been professionally active as President of the
Pennsylvania/Delaware String Teachers Association (PADESTA), Chairperson of the Educational Advisory Council of
the Philadelphia Orchestra, Chairperson of the Curriculum Committee of the American String Teachers Association
(ASTA) and Co-founder of the Montgomery County Senior High Honors Orchestra. Mrs. Guerriero has performed with
the Pottstown Symphony, Reading Pops Orchestra, and the Coventry Consort String Quartet. She currently freelances in
the Philadelphia area.
Cassia Harvey, cello
Cassia Harvey is a cellist, cello teacher, and writer of cello technique. She began her cello studies at the age of eight with
Lillian Kauffman and continued her studies with Deborah Reeder and Jeffrey Solow. A soloist with the Kennett
Symphony and the Warminster Symphony and first-place winner of the PADESTA, the Concerto Soloists, and CafferataJackson Competitions, Cassia’s performances have been broadcast on Philadelphia’s Channel 57 and New York Public
Television. Recent performances include concerts at Swarthmore College, the Reading Public Museum, the Ethical
Society of Philadelphia, An Die Musik Live, and the German Society of Philadelphia, as well as lecture recitals at
Columbia University and Barnard College. Cassia has performed with her sister, Myanna, as part of the Harvey String
Duo since 1994. She has been performing with the Philmore Ensemble since 2011 and as a member of the Musicalia
Ensemble since 2015. Her recording, The Russian Cello: Rare Treasures from Imperial Russia and the Soviet Union, with
pianist Tim Ribchester, will be released in spring 2016. Cassia Harvey has been teaching cello for over twenty years. Her
students have been accepted into Philadelphia Sinfonia, Philadelphia Youth Orchestra, and Pennsylvania’s District,
Regional, and All-State Orchestras, MENC All-Eastern Orchestra, and the MENC All-National Orchestra. They have been
accepted into the Advanced Study Ensemble Program at Settlement Music School, the Masterworks Festival,
Meadowmount School of Music, and Tanglewood Music Festival. Cassia’s students have won first prizes in the KoreanAmerican Competition, the Lansdowne Symphony Competition, and in both the junior and senior divisions of the TriCounty Competition. They have soloed with the Bux-Mont Chamber Orchestra, the Warminster Symphony, and the
Landsdowne Symphony. Her students have been accepted into schools as music performance majors including Esther
Boyer College of Music, Indiana University School of Music, and the Juilliard School.
Joseph Kauffman, violin
Joseph Kauffman was born in Oakland, California in 1986, and began studying the violin when he was five. He studied with
Yayoi Numazawa of the Philadelphia Orchestra. During the summers, Joseph participated in international music festivals such
as Interlochen, Luzerne, Music in the Mountains, Kinhaven, and Recontres Musicales International des Graves where he
worked with many of the worlds finest musicians and teachers. Joseph graduated from the Pennsylvania State University in
2008 with a BM in Violin Performance, and was honored to receive the Creative Achievement Award given out to one
exceptional student. He studied there with James Lyon and Max Zorin on a music scholarship, and was awarded Jury
Recognition in his first year. Joseph was a winner of the Beene, Kroulik, and Brewster competitions in Pennsylvania, and in
2008, received first prize in the PSU Philharmonic Concerto Competition where he performed the Sibelius Violin Concerto. He
returns to Penn State every summer for the Penn’s Woods Music Festival under the direction of Maestro Gerardo Edelstein.
Joseph founded “Valens” Piano Quartet which earned 2nd Place in the MTNA Chamber Music Competition. Kauffman was
accepted into the class of Professor Eduard Schmieder in 2008 where he began his studies in the master’s degree program at
Temple University. Kauffman has served as concertmaster for many of the Temple Orchestra concerts. Over the summer
Kauffman performed Mozart Concerto #3 with the Wayne Pennsylvania Chamber Orchestra, performed in LA with ipalpiti
soloists international, Taught chamber music at The Music in the Mountains Festival, and his trio premiered a new work for
violin, piano, and horn.
Prometheus Chamber Orchestra
Founded in 2013, Prometheus Chamber Orchestra is a self-conducted and self-managed orchestra in residence at the
historic Church of the Advocate in North Philadelphia. Comprised of 18 musicians, Prometheus seeks to use the selfconducted orchestra to change the way audiences experience orchestra concerts, the relationship of the orchestra to
the community, and the way musicians perceive concert programming and artistic responsibility.
Jeffrey Solow, cello
Cellist Jeffrey Solow’s impassioned and compelling playing has enthralled audiences throughout North America,
Europe, Latin America and Asia as a recitalist, soloist, chamber musician and teacher. Born and raised in Los Angeles, he
studied with the distinguished cellist Gabor Rejto and earned a degree in Philosophy magna cum laude from UCLA while
studying with and then assisting the legendary Gregor Piatigorsky. Mr. Solow’s repertoire encompasses performances
of more than 40 solo works with orchestras including the Los Angeles Philharmonic (also at the Hollywood Bowl), Japan
Philharmonic, Prime Symphony (Korea), VNOB (Hanoi), Seattle Symphony, Milwaukee Symphony, Los Angeles Chamber
Orchestra, and the American Symphony (with whom he also recorded) and he has been guest artist at many national
and international chamber music festivals. He has recorded on the Columbia, New World, ABC, Centaur, Delos, Kleos,
Laurel, Everest, and Telefunken labels and received two Grammy Award nominations. In addition to performing, Mr.
Solow’s editions are published by Breitkopf, IMC, Peters, Latham, Ovation, and Henle Urtext and his articles and reviews
can be found in The Strad, Strings, and American String Teacher magazines. He is editor of the Newsletter of the
Violoncello Society, Inc. of NY, the nation’s second oldest cello society, and serves as VCS president. Recognized as an
authority on healthy and efficient cello playing, Jeffrey Solow is professor of cello at Temple University in Philadelphia.
He is past president of the American String Teachers Association, chair of ASTA’s National Solo Competition, and has
served on their Executive Board.
Timothy Watts, Luthier
Timothy Watts is a luthier (maker and restorer of stringed instruments) who trained in Philadelphia, Pa with Michael
Purcell, formerly of the William Moennig shop. Mr. Watts worked at Purcell Strings for a number of years before
opening his own shop, Watts Stringed Instruments, in Berwyn, Pa. Mr. Watts specializes in the restoration and sale of
fine violins, violas and cellos.
CMS Faculty:
Cynthia Campetti, violin
Ms. Campetti is a former member of the Philadelphia Orchestra, Philadelphia Opera Orchestra, Pennsylvania Ballet
Company and the Concerto Soloists of Philadelphia. A graduate of the Curtis Institute of Music with a degree in violin
performance, Ms. Campetti studied with world-renowned teachers, Ivan Galamian and Jascha Brodsky. For the past 35
years, Ms. Campetti has committed her time to teaching private students in the Philadelphia region. Ms. Campetti is on
staff at Eastern University, Darlington Fine Arts Center and Community Music School. Cindy is a Master Level Faculty
member at CMS.
Eric Coyne, cello
Eric has been an active teacher, performer, and chamber musician in the Philadelphia region since 2001. In addition to
his work at Community Music School since 2002, he has been a faculty member of the Westminster Choir College
Conservatory, the Nelly Berman School of Music, and The Music School of Delaware. He currently teaches music theory
and chamber music at The Music School of Delaware, and has been a Master Faculty member of the Community School
since 2009. From 2002-2005, he was ‘cellist of CMS’s ensemble-in-residence, the Mühlenberg Piano Quartet, and is
currently ‘cellist of the Illustra Trio. Other performing commitments include Symphony in C, Classical Revolution
Philadelphia, and the Murmuration Improvisation Ensemble. He holds a B.M. in Cello Performance from the University
of Iowa, and an M.M. and Performance-Pedagogy Professional Certificate from Temple University. Eric is also a certified
Suzuki instructor. Eric is a Master Level Faculty member at CMS.
Raymond Mallari, violin & viola
Raymond Mallari graduated from West Chester University with a degree in Viola Performance. He continued his
graduate studies at West Chester University in both violin and viola emphasizing pedagogy. His orchestral participation
includes Temple University Symphony Orchestra, West Chester Symphony Orchestra, Lower Merion Symphony,
Pottstown Symphony Orchestra, ChescoPOPS, and Philadelphia National Symphony. Internationally, he had the
pleasure of touring China with the Philadelphia National Symphony 2011—2012. He participated in the 2013
ChamberArt Madrid Music Festival as principal violist, earning a certificate diploma of chamber music. His chamber
music activities includes numerous String Trios, String Quartets, Guitar Quintet, and Piano Quintets. He was a
participant in the MTNA Young Artist and Chamber Music Competition placing Alternate in the 2009 Chamber Division,
an Honorable Mention in the Young Artist 2008 Division, and a National Finalist in the 2009 Young Artist Division. Mr.
Mallari teaches violin and viola beginners to advancing levels and is Suzuki certified. In addition to working at CMS, Mr.
Mallari is also a faculty member at Immaculata University and has a home studio in West Chester, PA.
2016 CMS STRING FEST Registration Form
The Festival Fee is $30 and includes one ticket to the Prometheus Chamber Orchestra Concert at 7:30pm.
Deadline for Registration is March 20th, 2016. There will be a $10 late registration fee for applicants after
March 15th, 2016. There will be no refunds given for Festival or Registration Fees paid. Participants are
welcome to bring a lunch. Photos or Video taken during the festival may be used on the CMS website and
social media pages. No last names of students will be used.
Please Complete:
Student’s Name: _____________________________________________________Age/Grade: ___________________
Instrument: __________________________________________________________Length of Study:______________
Private Lesson Teacher: ____________________________________________Length of Study:______________
Parents/Guardians: ______________________________________Preferred Phone:________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________________
Email: _________________________________________________________________________________________________
Circle One:
• I am interested in scheduling a solo adjudication: __YES / NO__
Students will be notified of their adjudication time prior to the festival.
Time Preference: No Preference / Morning / Afternoon_
•
I would like to be considered to perform in a Masterclass :
__YES / NO__
Music Selections for Adjudication and/or Master Class
Title____________________________________________ Composer___________________________ Length____Accmp?____
Title_____________________________________________Composer___________________________Length____Acmp?_____
Scale of your choice:___________________________________________________________________________________________
Please Check Type of Payment
____Cash
____Check Made Out to “CMS”
____Credit Card
CC#___________________________________________________________________EXP: ______/________ Vcode:_____________
Signature____________________________________________________________________________ Date_____________________
Please return by March 20th, 2016 with Festival Fee to:
COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL 775 W Main Street Trappe, PA 19426
STRINGS FESTIVAL 2016
SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 2016
Join us for an exciting day of solo
adjudications, Master classes and
technique workshops for violin, viola and
cello students of all ages.
775 W. Main Street, Trappe, PA 19426
610.489.3676 │ [email protected] │ www.cmsmusic.org
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Schedule of Events
10:00am - 2:30pm: Adjudications by appointment with Irene Guerriro or Cassia Harvey
10:00am - 11:00am: Suzuki Overview with Raymond Mallari
10:30am - 12:00pm: Cello Master Class Victoria De La Cruz
11:15am - 12:15pm: Bow Technique Class with Cynthia Campetti
11:45am - 12:45pm: Tim Watts Instrument/Bow Repair Demo
12:00pm - 3:30pm: Mt. Airy Violins Display
1:00pm - 2:00pm: Jeffrey Solow Bach Master class
1:00pm - 2:00pm: Viola for Violinists Class with Raymond Mallari
2:00pm - 3:30pm: Violin/Viola Master Class Joseph Kauffman
4:30pm - 5:30pm: Prometheus Chamber Orchestra Open Rehearsal
Festival Clinicians and Specials Guests:
Victoria De La Cruz, cello
Victoria De La Cruz began her cello studies at age 8 in Dallas, TX, after 3 years of begging for lessons. She moved to
Philadelphia at age 13 to pursue a life of music. At age 17, she entered The Curtis Institute of Music, where she received
her B.M. At Curtis, she studied with Orlando Cole, Lynn Harrell and Peter Wiley. Victoria has performed as a soloist
with numerous orchestras, including the Philadelphia Orchestra, Ocean City Pops, Pottstown Symphony, DePaul
Chamber Orchestra and SMU Conservatory Orchestra. She has also performed extensively as a chamber musician and
orchestral member in cities across America, Puerto Rico, Austria, Germany, Portugal, Spain, South Korea, and
Switzerland. In her spare time, Victoria gardens, collects rocks and invents recipes in her kitchen.
Irene Guerriero, violin
Irene Guerriero has a Bachelor of Music from SUNY Fredonia during which time she studied violin at the Conservatory
of Music in Vienna, Austria, a Masters of Music in violin from Westchester University and additional post graduate
education at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. Mrs. Guerriero has taught Strings and Orchestra grades 3-12 at
Archbishop Prendergast High School, the Norristown Area School District and the Boyertown Area School District. Most
recently she taught Strings, Orchestra, Music Theory, American Musical Theater and the History of Rock and Roll at the
Colonial Area School District in Plymouth Meeting. She has been professionally active as President of the
Pennsylvania/Delaware String Teachers Association (PADESTA), Chairperson of the Educational Advisory Council of
the Philadelphia Orchestra, Chairperson of the Curriculum Committee of the American String Teachers Association
(ASTA) and Co-founder of the Montgomery County Senior High Honors Orchestra. Mrs. Guerriero has performed with
the Pottstown Symphony, Reading Pops Orchestra, and the Coventry Consort String Quartet. She currently freelances in
the Philadelphia area.
Cassia Harvey, cello
Cassia Harvey is a cellist, cello teacher, and writer of cello technique. She began her cello studies at the age of eight with
Lillian Kauffman and continued her studies with Deborah Reeder and Jeffrey Solow. A soloist with the Kennett
Symphony and the Warminster Symphony and first-place winner of the PADESTA, the Concerto Soloists, and CafferataJackson Competitions, Cassia’s performances have been broadcast on Philadelphia’s Channel 57 and New York Public
Television. Recent performances include concerts at Swarthmore College, the Reading Public Museum, the Ethical
Society of Philadelphia, An Die Musik Live, and the German Society of Philadelphia, as well as lecture recitals at
Columbia University and Barnard College. Cassia has performed with her sister, Myanna, as part of the Harvey String
Duo since 1994. She has been performing with the Philmore Ensemble since 2011 and as a member of the Musicalia
Ensemble since 2015. Her recording, The Russian Cello: Rare Treasures from Imperial Russia and the Soviet Union, with
pianist Tim Ribchester, will be released in spring 2016. Cassia Harvey has been teaching cello for over twenty years. Her
students have been accepted into Philadelphia Sinfonia, Philadelphia Youth Orchestra, and Pennsylvania’s District,
Regional, and All-State Orchestras, MENC All-Eastern Orchestra, and the MENC All-National Orchestra. They have been
accepted into the Advanced Study Ensemble Program at Settlement Music School, the Masterworks Festival,
Meadowmount School of Music, and Tanglewood Music Festival. Cassia’s students have won first prizes in the KoreanAmerican Competition, the Lansdowne Symphony Competition, and in both the junior and senior divisions of the TriCounty Competition. They have soloed with the Bux-Mont Chamber Orchestra, the Warminster Symphony, and the
Landsdowne Symphony. Her students have been accepted into schools as music performance majors including Esther
Boyer College of Music, Indiana University School of Music, and the Juilliard School.
Joseph Kauffman, violin
Joseph Kauffman was born in Oakland, California in 1986, and began studying the violin when he was five. He studied with
Yayoi Numazawa of the Philadelphia Orchestra. During the summers, Joseph participated in international music festivals such
as Interlochen, Luzerne, Music in the Mountains, Kinhaven, and Recontres Musicales International des Graves where he
worked with many of the worlds finest musicians and teachers. Joseph graduated from the Pennsylvania State University in
2008 with a BM in Violin Performance, and was honored to receive the Creative Achievement Award given out to one
exceptional student. He studied there with James Lyon and Max Zorin on a music scholarship, and was awarded Jury
Recognition in his first year. Joseph was a winner of the Beene, Kroulik, and Brewster competitions in Pennsylvania, and in
2008, received first prize in the PSU Philharmonic Concerto Competition where he performed the Sibelius Violin Concerto. He
returns to Penn State every summer for the Penn’s Woods Music Festival under the direction of Maestro Gerardo Edelstein.
Joseph founded “Valens” Piano Quartet which earned 2nd Place in the MTNA Chamber Music Competition. Kauffman was
accepted into the class of Professor Eduard Schmieder in 2008 where he began his studies in the master’s degree program at
Temple University. Kauffman has served as concertmaster for many of the Temple Orchestra concerts. Over the summer
Kauffman performed Mozart Concerto #3 with the Wayne Pennsylvania Chamber Orchestra, performed in LA with ipalpiti
soloists international, Taught chamber music at The Music in the Mountains Festival, and his trio premiered a new work for
violin, piano, and horn.
Prometheus Chamber Orchestra
Founded in 2013, Prometheus Chamber Orchestra is a self-conducted and self-managed orchestra in residence at the
historic Church of the Advocate in North Philadelphia. Comprised of 18 musicians, Prometheus seeks to use the selfconducted orchestra to change the way audiences experience orchestra concerts, the relationship of the orchestra to
the community, and the way musicians perceive concert programming and artistic responsibility.
Jeffrey Solow, cello
Cellist Jeffrey Solow’s impassioned and compelling playing has enthralled audiences throughout North America,
Europe, Latin America and Asia as a recitalist, soloist, chamber musician and teacher. Born and raised in Los Angeles, he
studied with the distinguished cellist Gabor Rejto and earned a degree in Philosophy magna cum laude from UCLA while
studying with and then assisting the legendary Gregor Piatigorsky. Mr. Solow’s repertoire encompasses performances
of more than 40 solo works with orchestras including the Los Angeles Philharmonic (also at the Hollywood Bowl), Japan
Philharmonic, Prime Symphony (Korea), VNOB (Hanoi), Seattle Symphony, Milwaukee Symphony, Los Angeles Chamber
Orchestra, and the American Symphony (with whom he also recorded) and he has been guest artist at many national
and international chamber music festivals. He has recorded on the Columbia, New World, ABC, Centaur, Delos, Kleos,
Laurel, Everest, and Telefunken labels and received two Grammy Award nominations. In addition to performing, Mr.
Solow’s editions are published by Breitkopf, IMC, Peters, Latham, Ovation, and Henle Urtext and his articles and reviews
can be found in The Strad, Strings, and American String Teacher magazines. He is editor of the Newsletter of the
Violoncello Society, Inc. of NY, the nation’s second oldest cello society, and serves as VCS president. Recognized as an
authority on healthy and efficient cello playing, Jeffrey Solow is professor of cello at Temple University in Philadelphia.
He is past president of the American String Teachers Association, chair of ASTA’s National Solo Competition, and has
served on their Executive Board.
Timothy Watts, Luthier
Timothy Watts is a luthier (maker and restorer of stringed instruments) who trained in Philadelphia, Pa with Michael
Purcell, formerly of the William Moennig shop. Mr. Watts worked at Purcell Strings for a number of years before
opening his own shop, Watts Stringed Instruments, in Berwyn, Pa. Mr. Watts specializes in the restoration and sale of
fine violins, violas and cellos.
CMS Faculty:
Cynthia Campetti, violin
Ms. Campetti is a former member of the Philadelphia Orchestra, Philadelphia Opera Orchestra, Pennsylvania Ballet
Company and the Concerto Soloists of Philadelphia. A graduate of the Curtis Institute of Music with a degree in violin
performance, Ms. Campetti studied with world-renowned teachers, Ivan Galamian and Jascha Brodsky. For the past 35
years, Ms. Campetti has committed her time to teaching private students in the Philadelphia region. Ms. Campetti is on
staff at Eastern University, Darlington Fine Arts Center and Community Music School. Cindy is a Master Level Faculty
member at CMS.
Eric Coyne, cello
Eric has been an active teacher, performer, and chamber musician in the Philadelphia region since 2001. In addition to
his work at Community Music School since 2002, he has been a faculty member of the Westminster Choir College
Conservatory, the Nelly Berman School of Music, and The Music School of Delaware. He currently teaches music theory
and chamber music at The Music School of Delaware, and has been a Master Faculty member of the Community School
since 2009. From 2002-2005, he was ‘cellist of CMS’s ensemble-in-residence, the Mühlenberg Piano Quartet, and is
currently ‘cellist of the Illustra Trio. Other performing commitments include Symphony in C, Classical Revolution
Philadelphia, and the Murmuration Improvisation Ensemble. He holds a B.M. in Cello Performance from the University
of Iowa, and an M.M. and Performance-Pedagogy Professional Certificate from Temple University. Eric is also a certified
Suzuki instructor. Eric is a Master Level Faculty member at CMS.
Raymond Mallari, violin & viola
Raymond Mallari graduated from West Chester University with a degree in Viola Performance. He continued his
graduate studies at West Chester University in both violin and viola emphasizing pedagogy. His orchestral participation
includes Temple University Symphony Orchestra, West Chester Symphony Orchestra, Lower Merion Symphony,
Pottstown Symphony Orchestra, ChescoPOPS, and Philadelphia National Symphony. Internationally, he had the
pleasure of touring China with the Philadelphia National Symphony 2011—2012. He participated in the 2013
ChamberArt Madrid Music Festival as principal violist, earning a certificate diploma of chamber music. His chamber
music activities includes numerous String Trios, String Quartets, Guitar Quintet, and Piano Quintets. He was a
participant in the MTNA Young Artist and Chamber Music Competition placing Alternate in the 2009 Chamber Division,
an Honorable Mention in the Young Artist 2008 Division, and a National Finalist in the 2009 Young Artist Division. Mr.
Mallari teaches violin and viola beginners to advancing levels and is Suzuki certified. In addition to working at CMS, Mr.
Mallari is also a faculty member at Immaculata University and has a home studio in West Chester, PA.
2016 CMS STRING FEST Registration Form
The Festival Fee is $30 and includes one ticket to the Prometheus Chamber Orchestra Concert at 7:30pm.
Deadline for Registration is March 20th, 2016. There will be a $10 late registration fee for applicants after
March 15th, 2016. There will be no refunds given for Festival or Registration Fees paid. Participants are
welcome to bring a lunch. Photos or Video taken during the festival may be used on the CMS website and
social media pages. No last names of students will be used.
Please Complete:
Student’s Name: _____________________________________________________Age/Grade: ___________________
Instrument: __________________________________________________________Length of Study:______________
Private Lesson Teacher: ____________________________________________Length of Study:______________
Parents/Guardians: ______________________________________Preferred Phone:________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________________
Email: _________________________________________________________________________________________________
Circle One:
• I am interested in scheduling a solo adjudication: __YES / NO__
Students will be notified of their adjudication time prior to the festival.
Time Preference: No Preference / Morning / Afternoon_
•
I would like to be considered to perform in a Masterclass :
__YES / NO__
Music Selections for Adjudication and/or Master Class
Title____________________________________________ Composer___________________________ Length____Accmp?____
Title_____________________________________________Composer___________________________Length____Acmp?_____
Scale of your choice:___________________________________________________________________________________________
Please Check Type of Payment
____Cash
____Check Made Out to “CMS”
____Credit Card
CC#___________________________________________________________________EXP: ______/________ Vcode:_____________
Signature____________________________________________________________________________ Date_____________________
Please return by March 20th, 2016 with Festival Fee to:
COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL 775 W Main Street Trappe, PA 19426
STRINGS FESTIVAL 2016
SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 2016
Join us for an exciting day of solo
adjudications, Master classes and
technique workshops for violin, viola and
cello students of all ages.
775 W. Main Street, Trappe, PA 19426
610.489.3676 │ [email protected] │ www.cmsmusic.org
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Schedule of Events
10:00am - 2:30pm: Adjudications by appointment with Irene Guerriro or Cassia Harvey
10:00am - 11:00am: Suzuki Overview with Raymond Mallari
10:30am - 12:00pm: Cello Master Class Victoria De La Cruz
11:15am - 12:15pm: Bow Technique Class with Cynthia Campetti
11:45am - 12:45pm: Tim Watts Instrument/Bow Repair Demo
12:00pm - 3:30pm: Mt. Airy Violins Display
1:00pm - 2:00pm: Jeffrey Solow Bach Master class
1:00pm - 2:00pm: Viola for Violinists Class with Raymond Mallari
2:00pm - 3:30pm: Violin/Viola Master Class Joseph Kauffman
4:30pm - 5:30pm: Prometheus Chamber Orchestra Open Rehearsal
Festival Clinicians and Specials Guests:
Victoria De La Cruz, cello
Victoria De La Cruz began her cello studies at age 8 in Dallas, TX, after 3 years of begging for lessons. She moved to
Philadelphia at age 13 to pursue a life of music. At age 17, she entered The Curtis Institute of Music, where she received
her B.M. At Curtis, she studied with Orlando Cole, Lynn Harrell and Peter Wiley. Victoria has performed as a soloist
with numerous orchestras, including the Philadelphia Orchestra, Ocean City Pops, Pottstown Symphony, DePaul
Chamber Orchestra and SMU Conservatory Orchestra. She has also performed extensively as a chamber musician and
orchestral member in cities across America, Puerto Rico, Austria, Germany, Portugal, Spain, South Korea, and
Switzerland. In her spare time, Victoria gardens, collects rocks and invents recipes in her kitchen.
Irene Guerriero, violin
Irene Guerriero has a Bachelor of Music from SUNY Fredonia during which time she studied violin at the Conservatory
of Music in Vienna, Austria, a Masters of Music in violin from Westchester University and additional post graduate
education at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. Mrs. Guerriero has taught Strings and Orchestra grades 3-12 at
Archbishop Prendergast High School, the Norristown Area School District and the Boyertown Area School District. Most
recently she taught Strings, Orchestra, Music Theory, American Musical Theater and the History of Rock and Roll at the
Colonial Area School District in Plymouth Meeting. She has been professionally active as President of the
Pennsylvania/Delaware String Teachers Association (PADESTA), Chairperson of the Educational Advisory Council of
the Philadelphia Orchestra, Chairperson of the Curriculum Committee of the American String Teachers Association
(ASTA) and Co-founder of the Montgomery County Senior High Honors Orchestra. Mrs. Guerriero has performed with
the Pottstown Symphony, Reading Pops Orchestra, and the Coventry Consort String Quartet. She currently freelances in
the Philadelphia area.
Cassia Harvey, cello
Cassia Harvey is a cellist, cello teacher, and writer of cello technique. She began her cello studies at the age of eight with
Lillian Kauffman and continued her studies with Deborah Reeder and Jeffrey Solow. A soloist with the Kennett
Symphony and the Warminster Symphony and first-place winner of the PADESTA, the Concerto Soloists, and CafferataJackson Competitions, Cassia’s performances have been broadcast on Philadelphia’s Channel 57 and New York Public
Television. Recent performances include concerts at Swarthmore College, the Reading Public Museum, the Ethical
Society of Philadelphia, An Die Musik Live, and the German Society of Philadelphia, as well as lecture recitals at
Columbia University and Barnard College. Cassia has performed with her sister, Myanna, as part of the Harvey String
Duo since 1994. She has been performing with the Philmore Ensemble since 2011 and as a member of the Musicalia
Ensemble since 2015. Her recording, The Russian Cello: Rare Treasures from Imperial Russia and the Soviet Union, with
pianist Tim Ribchester, will be released in spring 2016. Cassia Harvey has been teaching cello for over twenty years. Her
students have been accepted into Philadelphia Sinfonia, Philadelphia Youth Orchestra, and Pennsylvania’s District,
Regional, and All-State Orchestras, MENC All-Eastern Orchestra, and the MENC All-National Orchestra. They have been
accepted into the Advanced Study Ensemble Program at Settlement Music School, the Masterworks Festival,
Meadowmount School of Music, and Tanglewood Music Festival. Cassia’s students have won first prizes in the KoreanAmerican Competition, the Lansdowne Symphony Competition, and in both the junior and senior divisions of the TriCounty Competition. They have soloed with the Bux-Mont Chamber Orchestra, the Warminster Symphony, and the
Landsdowne Symphony. Her students have been accepted into schools as music performance majors including Esther
Boyer College of Music, Indiana University School of Music, and the Juilliard School.
Joseph Kauffman, violin
Joseph Kauffman was born in Oakland, California in 1986, and began studying the violin when he was five. He studied with
Yayoi Numazawa of the Philadelphia Orchestra. During the summers, Joseph participated in international music festivals such
as Interlochen, Luzerne, Music in the Mountains, Kinhaven, and Recontres Musicales International des Graves where he
worked with many of the worlds finest musicians and teachers. Joseph graduated from the Pennsylvania State University in
2008 with a BM in Violin Performance, and was honored to receive the Creative Achievement Award given out to one
exceptional student. He studied there with James Lyon and Max Zorin on a music scholarship, and was awarded Jury
Recognition in his first year. Joseph was a winner of the Beene, Kroulik, and Brewster competitions in Pennsylvania, and in
2008, received first prize in the PSU Philharmonic Concerto Competition where he performed the Sibelius Violin Concerto. He
returns to Penn State every summer for the Penn’s Woods Music Festival under the direction of Maestro Gerardo Edelstein.
Joseph founded “Valens” Piano Quartet which earned 2nd Place in the MTNA Chamber Music Competition. Kauffman was
accepted into the class of Professor Eduard Schmieder in 2008 where he began his studies in the master’s degree program at
Temple University. Kauffman has served as concertmaster for many of the Temple Orchestra concerts. Over the summer
Kauffman performed Mozart Concerto #3 with the Wayne Pennsylvania Chamber Orchestra, performed in LA with ipalpiti
soloists international, Taught chamber music at The Music in the Mountains Festival, and his trio premiered a new work for
violin, piano, and horn.
Prometheus Chamber Orchestra
Founded in 2013, Prometheus Chamber Orchestra is a self-conducted and self-managed orchestra in residence at the
historic Church of the Advocate in North Philadelphia. Comprised of 18 musicians, Prometheus seeks to use the selfconducted orchestra to change the way audiences experience orchestra concerts, the relationship of the orchestra to
the community, and the way musicians perceive concert programming and artistic responsibility.
Jeffrey Solow, cello
Cellist Jeffrey Solow’s impassioned and compelling playing has enthralled audiences throughout North America,
Europe, Latin America and Asia as a recitalist, soloist, chamber musician and teacher. Born and raised in Los Angeles, he
studied with the distinguished cellist Gabor Rejto and earned a degree in Philosophy magna cum laude from UCLA while
studying with and then assisting the legendary Gregor Piatigorsky. Mr. Solow’s repertoire encompasses performances
of more than 40 solo works with orchestras including the Los Angeles Philharmonic (also at the Hollywood Bowl), Japan
Philharmonic, Prime Symphony (Korea), VNOB (Hanoi), Seattle Symphony, Milwaukee Symphony, Los Angeles Chamber
Orchestra, and the American Symphony (with whom he also recorded) and he has been guest artist at many national
and international chamber music festivals. He has recorded on the Columbia, New World, ABC, Centaur, Delos, Kleos,
Laurel, Everest, and Telefunken labels and received two Grammy Award nominations. In addition to performing, Mr.
Solow’s editions are published by Breitkopf, IMC, Peters, Latham, Ovation, and Henle Urtext and his articles and reviews
can be found in The Strad, Strings, and American String Teacher magazines. He is editor of the Newsletter of the
Violoncello Society, Inc. of NY, the nation’s second oldest cello society, and serves as VCS president. Recognized as an
authority on healthy and efficient cello playing, Jeffrey Solow is professor of cello at Temple University in Philadelphia.
He is past president of the American String Teachers Association, chair of ASTA’s National Solo Competition, and has
served on their Executive Board.
Timothy Watts, Luthier
Timothy Watts is a luthier (maker and restorer of stringed instruments) who trained in Philadelphia, Pa with Michael
Purcell, formerly of the William Moennig shop. Mr. Watts worked at Purcell Strings for a number of years before
opening his own shop, Watts Stringed Instruments, in Berwyn, Pa. Mr. Watts specializes in the restoration and sale of
fine violins, violas and cellos.
CMS Faculty:
Cynthia Campetti, violin
Ms. Campetti is a former member of the Philadelphia Orchestra, Philadelphia Opera Orchestra, Pennsylvania Ballet
Company and the Concerto Soloists of Philadelphia. A graduate of the Curtis Institute of Music with a degree in violin
performance, Ms. Campetti studied with world-renowned teachers, Ivan Galamian and Jascha Brodsky. For the past 35
years, Ms. Campetti has committed her time to teaching private students in the Philadelphia region. Ms. Campetti is on
staff at Eastern University, Darlington Fine Arts Center and Community Music School. Cindy is a Master Level Faculty
member at CMS.
Eric Coyne, cello
Eric has been an active teacher, performer, and chamber musician in the Philadelphia region since 2001. In addition to
his work at Community Music School since 2002, he has been a faculty member of the Westminster Choir College
Conservatory, the Nelly Berman School of Music, and The Music School of Delaware. He currently teaches music theory
and chamber music at The Music School of Delaware, and has been a Master Faculty member of the Community School
since 2009. From 2002-2005, he was ‘cellist of CMS’s ensemble-in-residence, the Mühlenberg Piano Quartet, and is
currently ‘cellist of the Illustra Trio. Other performing commitments include Symphony in C, Classical Revolution
Philadelphia, and the Murmuration Improvisation Ensemble. He holds a B.M. in Cello Performance from the University
of Iowa, and an M.M. and Performance-Pedagogy Professional Certificate from Temple University. Eric is also a certified
Suzuki instructor. Eric is a Master Level Faculty member at CMS.
Raymond Mallari, violin & viola
Raymond Mallari graduated from West Chester University with a degree in Viola Performance. He continued his
graduate studies at West Chester University in both violin and viola emphasizing pedagogy. His orchestral participation
includes Temple University Symphony Orchestra, West Chester Symphony Orchestra, Lower Merion Symphony,
Pottstown Symphony Orchestra, ChescoPOPS, and Philadelphia National Symphony. Internationally, he had the
pleasure of touring China with the Philadelphia National Symphony 2011—2012. He participated in the 2013
ChamberArt Madrid Music Festival as principal violist, earning a certificate diploma of chamber music. His chamber
music activities includes numerous String Trios, String Quartets, Guitar Quintet, and Piano Quintets. He was a
participant in the MTNA Young Artist and Chamber Music Competition placing Alternate in the 2009 Chamber Division,
an Honorable Mention in the Young Artist 2008 Division, and a National Finalist in the 2009 Young Artist Division. Mr.
Mallari teaches violin and viola beginners to advancing levels and is Suzuki certified. In addition to working at CMS, Mr.
Mallari is also a faculty member at Immaculata University and has a home studio in West Chester, PA.
2016 CMS STRING FEST Registration Form
The Festival Fee is $30 and includes one ticket to the Prometheus Chamber Orchestra Concert at 7:30pm.
Deadline for Registration is March 20th, 2016. There will be a $10 late registration fee for applicants after
March 15th, 2016. There will be no refunds given for Festival or Registration Fees paid. Participants are
welcome to bring a lunch. Photos or Video taken during the festival may be used on the CMS website and
social media pages. No last names of students will be used.
Please Complete:
Student’s Name: _____________________________________________________Age/Grade: ___________________
Instrument: __________________________________________________________Length of Study:______________
Private Lesson Teacher: ____________________________________________Length of Study:______________
Parents/Guardians: ______________________________________Preferred Phone:________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________________
Email: _________________________________________________________________________________________________
Circle One:
• I am interested in scheduling a solo adjudication: __YES / NO__
Students will be notified of their adjudication time prior to the festival.
Time Preference: No Preference / Morning / Afternoon_
•
I would like to be considered to perform in a Masterclass :
__YES / NO__
Music Selections for Adjudication and/or Master Class
Title____________________________________________ Composer___________________________ Length____Accmp?____
Title_____________________________________________Composer___________________________Length____Acmp?_____
Scale of your choice:___________________________________________________________________________________________
Please Check Type of Payment
____Cash
____Check Made Out to “CMS”
____Credit Card
CC#___________________________________________________________________EXP: ______/________ Vcode:_____________
Signature____________________________________________________________________________ Date_____________________
Please return by March 20th, 2016 with Festival Fee to:
COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL 775 W Main Street Trappe, PA 19426
STRINGS FESTIVAL 2016
SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 2016
Join us for an exciting day of solo
adjudications, Master classes and
technique workshops for violin, viola and
cello students of all ages.
775 W. Main Street, Trappe, PA 19426
610.489.3676 │ [email protected] │ www.cmsmusic.org
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Schedule of Events
10:00am - 2:30pm: Adjudications by appointment with Irene Guerriro or Cassia Harvey
10:00am - 11:00am: Suzuki Overview with Raymond Mallari
10:30am - 12:00pm: Cello Master Class Victoria De La Cruz
11:15am - 12:15pm: Bow Technique Class with Cynthia Campetti
11:45am - 12:45pm: Tim Watts Instrument/Bow Repair Demo
12:00pm - 3:30pm: Mt. Airy Violins Display
1:00pm - 2:00pm: Jeffrey Solow Bach Master class
1:00pm - 2:00pm: Viola for Violinists Class with Raymond Mallari
2:00pm - 3:30pm: Violin/Viola Master Class Joseph Kauffman
4:30pm - 5:30pm: Prometheus Chamber Orchestra Open Rehearsal
Festival Clinicians and Specials Guests:
Victoria De La Cruz, cello
Victoria De La Cruz began her cello studies at age 8 in Dallas, TX, after 3 years of begging for lessons. She moved to
Philadelphia at age 13 to pursue a life of music. At age 17, she entered The Curtis Institute of Music, where she received
her B.M. At Curtis, she studied with Orlando Cole, Lynn Harrell and Peter Wiley. Victoria has performed as a soloist
with numerous orchestras, including the Philadelphia Orchestra, Ocean City Pops, Pottstown Symphony, DePaul
Chamber Orchestra and SMU Conservatory Orchestra. She has also performed extensively as a chamber musician and
orchestral member in cities across America, Puerto Rico, Austria, Germany, Portugal, Spain, South Korea, and
Switzerland. In her spare time, Victoria gardens, collects rocks and invents recipes in her kitchen.
Irene Guerriero, violin
Irene Guerriero has a Bachelor of Music from SUNY Fredonia during which time she studied violin at the Conservatory
of Music in Vienna, Austria, a Masters of Music in violin from Westchester University and additional post graduate
education at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. Mrs. Guerriero has taught Strings and Orchestra grades 3-12 at
Archbishop Prendergast High School, the Norristown Area School District and the Boyertown Area School District. Most
recently she taught Strings, Orchestra, Music Theory, American Musical Theater and the History of Rock and Roll at the
Colonial Area School District in Plymouth Meeting. She has been professionally active as President of the
Pennsylvania/Delaware String Teachers Association (PADESTA), Chairperson of the Educational Advisory Council of
the Philadelphia Orchestra, Chairperson of the Curriculum Committee of the American String Teachers Association
(ASTA) and Co-founder of the Montgomery County Senior High Honors Orchestra. Mrs. Guerriero has performed with
the Pottstown Symphony, Reading Pops Orchestra, and the Coventry Consort String Quartet. She currently freelances in
the Philadelphia area.
Cassia Harvey, cello
Cassia Harvey is a cellist, cello teacher, and writer of cello technique. She began her cello studies at the age of eight with
Lillian Kauffman and continued her studies with Deborah Reeder and Jeffrey Solow. A soloist with the Kennett
Symphony and the Warminster Symphony and first-place winner of the PADESTA, the Concerto Soloists, and CafferataJackson Competitions, Cassia’s performances have been broadcast on Philadelphia’s Channel 57 and New York Public
Television. Recent performances include concerts at Swarthmore College, the Reading Public Museum, the Ethical
Society of Philadelphia, An Die Musik Live, and the German Society of Philadelphia, as well as lecture recitals at
Columbia University and Barnard College. Cassia has performed with her sister, Myanna, as part of the Harvey String
Duo since 1994. She has been performing with the Philmore Ensemble since 2011 and as a member of the Musicalia
Ensemble since 2015. Her recording, The Russian Cello: Rare Treasures from Imperial Russia and the Soviet Union, with
pianist Tim Ribchester, will be released in spring 2016. Cassia Harvey has been teaching cello for over twenty years. Her
students have been accepted into Philadelphia Sinfonia, Philadelphia Youth Orchestra, and Pennsylvania’s District,
Regional, and All-State Orchestras, MENC All-Eastern Orchestra, and the MENC All-National Orchestra. They have been
accepted into the Advanced Study Ensemble Program at Settlement Music School, the Masterworks Festival,
Meadowmount School of Music, and Tanglewood Music Festival. Cassia’s students have won first prizes in the KoreanAmerican Competition, the Lansdowne Symphony Competition, and in both the junior and senior divisions of the TriCounty Competition. They have soloed with the Bux-Mont Chamber Orchestra, the Warminster Symphony, and the
Landsdowne Symphony. Her students have been accepted into schools as music performance majors including Esther
Boyer College of Music, Indiana University School of Music, and the Juilliard School.
Joseph Kauffman, violin
Joseph Kauffman was born in Oakland, California in 1986, and began studying the violin when he was five. He studied with
Yayoi Numazawa of the Philadelphia Orchestra. During the summers, Joseph participated in international music festivals such
as Interlochen, Luzerne, Music in the Mountains, Kinhaven, and Recontres Musicales International des Graves where he
worked with many of the worlds finest musicians and teachers. Joseph graduated from the Pennsylvania State University in
2008 with a BM in Violin Performance, and was honored to receive the Creative Achievement Award given out to one
exceptional student. He studied there with James Lyon and Max Zorin on a music scholarship, and was awarded Jury
Recognition in his first year. Joseph was a winner of the Beene, Kroulik, and Brewster competitions in Pennsylvania, and in
2008, received first prize in the PSU Philharmonic Concerto Competition where he performed the Sibelius Violin Concerto. He
returns to Penn State every summer for the Penn’s Woods Music Festival under the direction of Maestro Gerardo Edelstein.
Joseph founded “Valens” Piano Quartet which earned 2nd Place in the MTNA Chamber Music Competition. Kauffman was
accepted into the class of Professor Eduard Schmieder in 2008 where he began his studies in the master’s degree program at
Temple University. Kauffman has served as concertmaster for many of the Temple Orchestra concerts. Over the summer
Kauffman performed Mozart Concerto #3 with the Wayne Pennsylvania Chamber Orchestra, performed in LA with ipalpiti
soloists international, Taught chamber music at The Music in the Mountains Festival, and his trio premiered a new work for
violin, piano, and horn.
Prometheus Chamber Orchestra
Founded in 2013, Prometheus Chamber Orchestra is a self-conducted and self-managed orchestra in residence at the
historic Church of the Advocate in North Philadelphia. Comprised of 18 musicians, Prometheus seeks to use the selfconducted orchestra to change the way audiences experience orchestra concerts, the relationship of the orchestra to
the community, and the way musicians perceive concert programming and artistic responsibility.
Jeffrey Solow, cello
Cellist Jeffrey Solow’s impassioned and compelling playing has enthralled audiences throughout North America,
Europe, Latin America and Asia as a recitalist, soloist, chamber musician and teacher. Born and raised in Los Angeles, he
studied with the distinguished cellist Gabor Rejto and earned a degree in Philosophy magna cum laude from UCLA while
studying with and then assisting the legendary Gregor Piatigorsky. Mr. Solow’s repertoire encompasses performances
of more than 40 solo works with orchestras including the Los Angeles Philharmonic (also at the Hollywood Bowl), Japan
Philharmonic, Prime Symphony (Korea), VNOB (Hanoi), Seattle Symphony, Milwaukee Symphony, Los Angeles Chamber
Orchestra, and the American Symphony (with whom he also recorded) and he has been guest artist at many national
and international chamber music festivals. He has recorded on the Columbia, New World, ABC, Centaur, Delos, Kleos,
Laurel, Everest, and Telefunken labels and received two Grammy Award nominations. In addition to performing, Mr.
Solow’s editions are published by Breitkopf, IMC, Peters, Latham, Ovation, and Henle Urtext and his articles and reviews
can be found in The Strad, Strings, and American String Teacher magazines. He is editor of the Newsletter of the
Violoncello Society, Inc. of NY, the nation’s second oldest cello society, and serves as VCS president. Recognized as an
authority on healthy and efficient cello playing, Jeffrey Solow is professor of cello at Temple University in Philadelphia.
He is past president of the American String Teachers Association, chair of ASTA’s National Solo Competition, and has
served on their Executive Board.
Timothy Watts, Luthier
Timothy Watts is a luthier (maker and restorer of stringed instruments) who trained in Philadelphia, Pa with Michael
Purcell, formerly of the William Moennig shop. Mr. Watts worked at Purcell Strings for a number of years before
opening his own shop, Watts Stringed Instruments, in Berwyn, Pa. Mr. Watts specializes in the restoration and sale of
fine violins, violas and cellos.
CMS Faculty:
Cynthia Campetti, violin
Ms. Campetti is a former member of the Philadelphia Orchestra, Philadelphia Opera Orchestra, Pennsylvania Ballet
Company and the Concerto Soloists of Philadelphia. A graduate of the Curtis Institute of Music with a degree in violin
performance, Ms. Campetti studied with world-renowned teachers, Ivan Galamian and Jascha Brodsky. For the past 35
years, Ms. Campetti has committed her time to teaching private students in the Philadelphia region. Ms. Campetti is on
staff at Eastern University, Darlington Fine Arts Center and Community Music School. Cindy is a Master Level Faculty
member at CMS.
Eric Coyne, cello
Eric has been an active teacher, performer, and chamber musician in the Philadelphia region since 2001. In addition to
his work at Community Music School since 2002, he has been a faculty member of the Westminster Choir College
Conservatory, the Nelly Berman School of Music, and The Music School of Delaware. He currently teaches music theory
and chamber music at The Music School of Delaware, and has been a Master Faculty member of the Community School
since 2009. From 2002-2005, he was ‘cellist of CMS’s ensemble-in-residence, the Mühlenberg Piano Quartet, and is
currently ‘cellist of the Illustra Trio. Other performing commitments include Symphony in C, Classical Revolution
Philadelphia, and the Murmuration Improvisation Ensemble. He holds a B.M. in Cello Performance from the University
of Iowa, and an M.M. and Performance-Pedagogy Professional Certificate from Temple University. Eric is also a certified
Suzuki instructor. Eric is a Master Level Faculty member at CMS.
Raymond Mallari, violin & viola
Raymond Mallari graduated from West Chester University with a degree in Viola Performance. He continued his
graduate studies at West Chester University in both violin and viola emphasizing pedagogy. His orchestral participation
includes Temple University Symphony Orchestra, West Chester Symphony Orchestra, Lower Merion Symphony,
Pottstown Symphony Orchestra, ChescoPOPS, and Philadelphia National Symphony. Internationally, he had the
pleasure of touring China with the Philadelphia National Symphony 2011—2012. He participated in the 2013
ChamberArt Madrid Music Festival as principal violist, earning a certificate diploma of chamber music. His chamber
music activities includes numerous String Trios, String Quartets, Guitar Quintet, and Piano Quintets. He was a
participant in the MTNA Young Artist and Chamber Music Competition placing Alternate in the 2009 Chamber Division,
an Honorable Mention in the Young Artist 2008 Division, and a National Finalist in the 2009 Young Artist Division. Mr.
Mallari teaches violin and viola beginners to advancing levels and is Suzuki certified. In addition to working at CMS, Mr.
Mallari is also a faculty member at Immaculata University and has a home studio in West Chester, PA.
2016 CMS STRING FEST Registration Form
The Festival Fee is $30 and includes one ticket to the Prometheus Chamber Orchestra Concert at 7:30pm.
Deadline for Registration is March 20th, 2016. There will be a $10 late registration fee for applicants after
March 15th, 2016. There will be no refunds given for Festival or Registration Fees paid. Participants are
welcome to bring a lunch. Photos or Video taken during the festival may be used on the CMS website and
social media pages. No last names of students will be used.
Please Complete:
Student’s Name: _____________________________________________________Age/Grade: ___________________
Instrument: __________________________________________________________Length of Study:______________
Private Lesson Teacher: ____________________________________________Length of Study:______________
Parents/Guardians: ______________________________________Preferred Phone:________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________________
Email: _________________________________________________________________________________________________
Circle One:
• I am interested in scheduling a solo adjudication: __YES / NO__
Students will be notified of their adjudication time prior to the festival.
Time Preference: No Preference / Morning / Afternoon_
•
I would like to be considered to perform in a Masterclass :
__YES / NO__
Music Selections for Adjudication and/or Master Class
Title____________________________________________ Composer___________________________ Length____Accmp?____
Title_____________________________________________Composer___________________________Length____Acmp?_____
Scale of your choice:___________________________________________________________________________________________
Please Check Type of Payment
____Cash
____Check Made Out to “CMS”
____Credit Card
CC#___________________________________________________________________EXP: ______/________ Vcode:_____________
Signature____________________________________________________________________________ Date_____________________
Please return by March 20th, 2016 with Festival Fee to:
COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL 775 W Main Street Trappe, PA 19426
STRINGS FESTIVAL 2016
SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 2016
Join us for an exciting day of solo
adjudications, Master classes and
technique workshops for violin, viola and
cello students of all ages.
775 W. Main Street, Trappe, PA 19426
610.489.3676 │ [email protected] │ www.cmsmusic.org
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Schedule of Events
10:00am - 2:30pm: Adjudications by appointment with Irene Guerriro or Cassia Harvey
10:00am - 11:00am: Suzuki Overview with Raymond Mallari
10:30am - 12:00pm: Cello Master Class Victoria De La Cruz
11:15am - 12:15pm: Bow Technique Class with Cynthia Campetti
11:45am - 12:45pm: Tim Watts Instrument/Bow Repair Demo
12:00pm - 3:30pm: Mt. Airy Violins Display
1:00pm - 2:00pm: Jeffrey Solow Bach Master class
1:00pm - 2:00pm: Viola for Violinists Class with Raymond Mallari
2:00pm - 3:30pm: Violin/Viola Master Class Joseph Kauffman
4:30pm - 5:30pm: Prometheus Chamber Orchestra Open Rehearsal
Festival Clinicians and Specials Guests:
Victoria De La Cruz, cello
Victoria De La Cruz began her cello studies at age 8 in Dallas, TX, after 3 years of begging for lessons. She moved to
Philadelphia at age 13 to pursue a life of music. At age 17, she entered The Curtis Institute of Music, where she received
her B.M. At Curtis, she studied with Orlando Cole, Lynn Harrell and Peter Wiley. Victoria has performed as a soloist
with numerous orchestras, including the Philadelphia Orchestra, Ocean City Pops, Pottstown Symphony, DePaul
Chamber Orchestra and SMU Conservatory Orchestra. She has also performed extensively as a chamber musician and
orchestral member in cities across America, Puerto Rico, Austria, Germany, Portugal, Spain, South Korea, and
Switzerland. In her spare time, Victoria gardens, collects rocks and invents recipes in her kitchen.
Irene Guerriero, violin
Irene Guerriero has a Bachelor of Music from SUNY Fredonia during which time she studied violin at the Conservatory
of Music in Vienna, Austria, a Masters of Music in violin from Westchester University and additional post graduate
education at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. Mrs. Guerriero has taught Strings and Orchestra grades 3-12 at
Archbishop Prendergast High School, the Norristown Area School District and the Boyertown Area School District. Most
recently she taught Strings, Orchestra, Music Theory, American Musical Theater and the History of Rock and Roll at the
Colonial Area School District in Plymouth Meeting. She has been professionally active as President of the
Pennsylvania/Delaware String Teachers Association (PADESTA), Chairperson of the Educational Advisory Council of
the Philadelphia Orchestra, Chairperson of the Curriculum Committee of the American String Teachers Association
(ASTA) and Co-founder of the Montgomery County Senior High Honors Orchestra. Mrs. Guerriero has performed with
the Pottstown Symphony, Reading Pops Orchestra, and the Coventry Consort String Quartet. She currently freelances in
the Philadelphia area.
Cassia Harvey, cello
Cassia Harvey is a cellist, cello teacher, and writer of cello technique. She began her cello studies at the age of eight with
Lillian Kauffman and continued her studies with Deborah Reeder and Jeffrey Solow. A soloist with the Kennett
Symphony and the Warminster Symphony and first-place winner of the PADESTA, the Concerto Soloists, and CafferataJackson Competitions, Cassia’s performances have been broadcast on Philadelphia’s Channel 57 and New York Public
Television. Recent performances include concerts at Swarthmore College, the Reading Public Museum, the Ethical
Society of Philadelphia, An Die Musik Live, and the German Society of Philadelphia, as well as lecture recitals at
Columbia University and Barnard College. Cassia has performed with her sister, Myanna, as part of the Harvey String
Duo since 1994. She has been performing with the Philmore Ensemble since 2011 and as a member of the Musicalia
Ensemble since 2015. Her recording, The Russian Cello: Rare Treasures from Imperial Russia and the Soviet Union, with
pianist Tim Ribchester, will be released in spring 2016. Cassia Harvey has been teaching cello for over twenty years. Her
students have been accepted into Philadelphia Sinfonia, Philadelphia Youth Orchestra, and Pennsylvania’s District,
Regional, and All-State Orchestras, MENC All-Eastern Orchestra, and the MENC All-National Orchestra. They have been
accepted into the Advanced Study Ensemble Program at Settlement Music School, the Masterworks Festival,
Meadowmount School of Music, and Tanglewood Music Festival. Cassia’s students have won first prizes in the KoreanAmerican Competition, the Lansdowne Symphony Competition, and in both the junior and senior divisions of the TriCounty Competition. They have soloed with the Bux-Mont Chamber Orchestra, the Warminster Symphony, and the
Landsdowne Symphony. Her students have been accepted into schools as music performance majors including Esther
Boyer College of Music, Indiana University School of Music, and the Juilliard School.
Joseph Kauffman, violin
Joseph Kauffman was born in Oakland, California in 1986, and began studying the violin when he was five. He studied with
Yayoi Numazawa of the Philadelphia Orchestra. During the summers, Joseph participated in international music festivals such
as Interlochen, Luzerne, Music in the Mountains, Kinhaven, and Recontres Musicales International des Graves where he
worked with many of the worlds finest musicians and teachers. Joseph graduated from the Pennsylvania State University in
2008 with a BM in Violin Performance, and was honored to receive the Creative Achievement Award given out to one
exceptional student. He studied there with James Lyon and Max Zorin on a music scholarship, and was awarded Jury
Recognition in his first year. Joseph was a winner of the Beene, Kroulik, and Brewster competitions in Pennsylvania, and in
2008, received first prize in the PSU Philharmonic Concerto Competition where he performed the Sibelius Violin Concerto. He
returns to Penn State every summer for the Penn’s Woods Music Festival under the direction of Maestro Gerardo Edelstein.
Joseph founded “Valens” Piano Quartet which earned 2nd Place in the MTNA Chamber Music Competition. Kauffman was
accepted into the class of Professor Eduard Schmieder in 2008 where he began his studies in the master’s degree program at
Temple University. Kauffman has served as concertmaster for many of the Temple Orchestra concerts. Over the summer
Kauffman performed Mozart Concerto #3 with the Wayne Pennsylvania Chamber Orchestra, performed in LA with ipalpiti
soloists international, Taught chamber music at The Music in the Mountains Festival, and his trio premiered a new work for
violin, piano, and horn.
Prometheus Chamber Orchestra
Founded in 2013, Prometheus Chamber Orchestra is a self-conducted and self-managed orchestra in residence at the
historic Church of the Advocate in North Philadelphia. Comprised of 18 musicians, Prometheus seeks to use the selfconducted orchestra to change the way audiences experience orchestra concerts, the relationship of the orchestra to
the community, and the way musicians perceive concert programming and artistic responsibility.
Jeffrey Solow, cello
Cellist Jeffrey Solow’s impassioned and compelling playing has enthralled audiences throughout North America,
Europe, Latin America and Asia as a recitalist, soloist, chamber musician and teacher. Born and raised in Los Angeles, he
studied with the distinguished cellist Gabor Rejto and earned a degree in Philosophy magna cum laude from UCLA while
studying with and then assisting the legendary Gregor Piatigorsky. Mr. Solow’s repertoire encompasses performances
of more than 40 solo works with orchestras including the Los Angeles Philharmonic (also at the Hollywood Bowl), Japan
Philharmonic, Prime Symphony (Korea), VNOB (Hanoi), Seattle Symphony, Milwaukee Symphony, Los Angeles Chamber
Orchestra, and the American Symphony (with whom he also recorded) and he has been guest artist at many national
and international chamber music festivals. He has recorded on the Columbia, New World, ABC, Centaur, Delos, Kleos,
Laurel, Everest, and Telefunken labels and received two Grammy Award nominations. In addition to performing, Mr.
Solow’s editions are published by Breitkopf, IMC, Peters, Latham, Ovation, and Henle Urtext and his articles and reviews
can be found in The Strad, Strings, and American String Teacher magazines. He is editor of the Newsletter of the
Violoncello Society, Inc. of NY, the nation’s second oldest cello society, and serves as VCS president. Recognized as an
authority on healthy and efficient cello playing, Jeffrey Solow is professor of cello at Temple University in Philadelphia.
He is past president of the American String Teachers Association, chair of ASTA’s National Solo Competition, and has
served on their Executive Board.
Timothy Watts, Luthier
Timothy Watts is a luthier (maker and restorer of stringed instruments) who trained in Philadelphia, Pa with Michael
Purcell, formerly of the William Moennig shop. Mr. Watts worked at Purcell Strings for a number of years before
opening his own shop, Watts Stringed Instruments, in Berwyn, Pa. Mr. Watts specializes in the restoration and sale of
fine violins, violas and cellos.
CMS Faculty:
Cynthia Campetti, violin
Ms. Campetti is a former member of the Philadelphia Orchestra, Philadelphia Opera Orchestra, Pennsylvania Ballet
Company and the Concerto Soloists of Philadelphia. A graduate of the Curtis Institute of Music with a degree in violin
performance, Ms. Campetti studied with world-renowned teachers, Ivan Galamian and Jascha Brodsky. For the past 35
years, Ms. Campetti has committed her time to teaching private students in the Philadelphia region. Ms. Campetti is on
staff at Eastern University, Darlington Fine Arts Center and Community Music School. Cindy is a Master Level Faculty
member at CMS.
Eric Coyne, cello
Eric has been an active teacher, performer, and chamber musician in the Philadelphia region since 2001. In addition to
his work at Community Music School since 2002, he has been a faculty member of the Westminster Choir College
Conservatory, the Nelly Berman School of Music, and The Music School of Delaware. He currently teaches music theory
and chamber music at The Music School of Delaware, and has been a Master Faculty member of the Community School
since 2009. From 2002-2005, he was ‘cellist of CMS’s ensemble-in-residence, the Mühlenberg Piano Quartet, and is
currently ‘cellist of the Illustra Trio. Other performing commitments include Symphony in C, Classical Revolution
Philadelphia, and the Murmuration Improvisation Ensemble. He holds a B.M. in Cello Performance from the University
of Iowa, and an M.M. and Performance-Pedagogy Professional Certificate from Temple University. Eric is also a certified
Suzuki instructor. Eric is a Master Level Faculty member at CMS.
Raymond Mallari, violin & viola
Raymond Mallari graduated from West Chester University with a degree in Viola Performance. He continued his
graduate studies at West Chester University in both violin and viola emphasizing pedagogy. His orchestral participation
includes Temple University Symphony Orchestra, West Chester Symphony Orchestra, Lower Merion Symphony,
Pottstown Symphony Orchestra, ChescoPOPS, and Philadelphia National Symphony. Internationally, he had the
pleasure of touring China with the Philadelphia National Symphony 2011—2012. He participated in the 2013
ChamberArt Madrid Music Festival as principal violist, earning a certificate diploma of chamber music. His chamber
music activities includes numerous String Trios, String Quartets, Guitar Quintet, and Piano Quintets. He was a
participant in the MTNA Young Artist and Chamber Music Competition placing Alternate in the 2009 Chamber Division,
an Honorable Mention in the Young Artist 2008 Division, and a National Finalist in the 2009 Young Artist Division. Mr.
Mallari teaches violin and viola beginners to advancing levels and is Suzuki certified. In addition to working at CMS, Mr.
Mallari is also a faculty member at Immaculata University and has a home studio in West Chester, PA.
2016 CMS STRING FEST Registration Form
The Festival Fee is $30 and includes one ticket to the Prometheus Chamber Orchestra Concert at 7:30pm.
Deadline for Registration is March 20th, 2016. There will be a $10 late registration fee for applicants after
March 15th, 2016. There will be no refunds given for Festival or Registration Fees paid. Participants are
welcome to bring a lunch. Photos or Video taken during the festival may be used on the CMS website and
social media pages. No last names of students will be used.
Please Complete:
Student’s Name: _____________________________________________________Age/Grade: ___________________
Instrument: __________________________________________________________Length of Study:______________
Private Lesson Teacher: ____________________________________________Length of Study:______________
Parents/Guardians: ______________________________________Preferred Phone:________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________________
Email: _________________________________________________________________________________________________
Circle One:
• I am interested in scheduling a solo adjudication: __YES / NO__
Students will be notified of their adjudication time prior to the festival.
Time Preference: No Preference / Morning / Afternoon_
•
I would like to be considered to perform in a Masterclass :
__YES / NO__
Music Selections for Adjudication and/or Master Class
Title____________________________________________ Composer___________________________ Length____Accmp?____
Title_____________________________________________Composer___________________________Length____Acmp?_____
Scale of your choice:___________________________________________________________________________________________
Please Check Type of Payment
____Cash
____Check Made Out to “CMS”
____Credit Card
CC#___________________________________________________________________EXP: ______/________ Vcode:_____________
Signature____________________________________________________________________________ Date_____________________
Please return by March 20th, 2016 with Festival Fee to:
COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL 775 W Main Street Trappe, PA 19426
STRINGS FESTIVAL 2016
SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 2016
Join us for an exciting day of solo
adjudications, Master classes and
technique workshops for violin, viola and
cello students of all ages.
775 W. Main Street, Trappe, PA 19426
610.489.3676 │ [email protected] │ www.cmsmusic.org
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Schedule of Events
10:00am - 2:30pm: Adjudications by appointment with Irene Guerriro or Cassia Harvey
10:00am - 11:00am: Suzuki Overview with Raymond Mallari
10:30am - 12:00pm: Cello Master Class Victoria De La Cruz
11:15am - 12:15pm: Bow Technique Class with Cynthia Campetti
11:45am - 12:45pm: Tim Watts Instrument/Bow Repair Demo
12:00pm - 3:30pm: Mt. Airy Violins Display
1:00pm - 2:00pm: Jeffrey Solow Bach Master class
1:00pm - 2:00pm: Viola for Violinists Class with Raymond Mallari
2:00pm - 3:30pm: Violin/Viola Master Class Joseph Kauffman
4:30pm - 5:30pm: Prometheus Chamber Orchestra Open Rehearsal
Festival Clinicians and Specials Guests:
Victoria De La Cruz, cello
Victoria De La Cruz began her cello studies at age 8 in Dallas, TX, after 3 years of begging for lessons. She moved to
Philadelphia at age 13 to pursue a life of music. At age 17, she entered The Curtis Institute of Music, where she received
her B.M. At Curtis, she studied with Orlando Cole, Lynn Harrell and Peter Wiley. Victoria has performed as a soloist
with numerous orchestras, including the Philadelphia Orchestra, Ocean City Pops, Pottstown Symphony, DePaul
Chamber Orchestra and SMU Conservatory Orchestra. She has also performed extensively as a chamber musician and
orchestral member in cities across America, Puerto Rico, Austria, Germany, Portugal, Spain, South Korea, and
Switzerland. In her spare time, Victoria gardens, collects rocks and invents recipes in her kitchen.
Irene Guerriero, violin
Irene Guerriero has a Bachelor of Music from SUNY Fredonia during which time she studied violin at the Conservatory
of Music in Vienna, Austria, a Masters of Music in violin from Westchester University and additional post graduate
education at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. Mrs. Guerriero has taught Strings and Orchestra grades 3-12 at
Archbishop Prendergast High School, the Norristown Area School District and the Boyertown Area School District. Most
recently she taught Strings, Orchestra, Music Theory, American Musical Theater and the History of Rock and Roll at the
Colonial Area School District in Plymouth Meeting. She has been professionally active as President of the
Pennsylvania/Delaware String Teachers Association (PADESTA), Chairperson of the Educational Advisory Council of
the Philadelphia Orchestra, Chairperson of the Curriculum Committee of the American String Teachers Association
(ASTA) and Co-founder of the Montgomery County Senior High Honors Orchestra. Mrs. Guerriero has performed with
the Pottstown Symphony, Reading Pops Orchestra, and the Coventry Consort String Quartet. She currently freelances in
the Philadelphia area.
Cassia Harvey, cello
Cassia Harvey is a cellist, cello teacher, and writer of cello technique. She began her cello studies at the age of eight with
Lillian Kauffman and continued her studies with Deborah Reeder and Jeffrey Solow. A soloist with the Kennett
Symphony and the Warminster Symphony and first-place winner of the PADESTA, the Concerto Soloists, and CafferataJackson Competitions, Cassia’s performances have been broadcast on Philadelphia’s Channel 57 and New York Public
Television. Recent performances include concerts at Swarthmore College, the Reading Public Museum, the Ethical
Society of Philadelphia, An Die Musik Live, and the German Society of Philadelphia, as well as lecture recitals at
Columbia University and Barnard College. Cassia has performed with her sister, Myanna, as part of the Harvey String
Duo since 1994. She has been performing with the Philmore Ensemble since 2011 and as a member of the Musicalia
Ensemble since 2015. Her recording, The Russian Cello: Rare Treasures from Imperial Russia and the Soviet Union, with
pianist Tim Ribchester, will be released in spring 2016. Cassia Harvey has been teaching cello for over twenty years. Her
students have been accepted into Philadelphia Sinfonia, Philadelphia Youth Orchestra, and Pennsylvania’s District,
Regional, and All-State Orchestras, MENC All-Eastern Orchestra, and the MENC All-National Orchestra. They have been
accepted into the Advanced Study Ensemble Program at Settlement Music School, the Masterworks Festival,
Meadowmount School of Music, and Tanglewood Music Festival. Cassia’s students have won first prizes in the KoreanAmerican Competition, the Lansdowne Symphony Competition, and in both the junior and senior divisions of the TriCounty Competition. They have soloed with the Bux-Mont Chamber Orchestra, the Warminster Symphony, and the
Landsdowne Symphony. Her students have been accepted into schools as music performance majors including Esther
Boyer College of Music, Indiana University School of Music, and the Juilliard School.
Joseph Kauffman, violin
Joseph Kauffman was born in Oakland, California in 1986, and began studying the violin when he was five. He studied with
Yayoi Numazawa of the Philadelphia Orchestra. During the summers, Joseph participated in international music festivals such
as Interlochen, Luzerne, Music in the Mountains, Kinhaven, and Recontres Musicales International des Graves where he
worked with many of the worlds finest musicians and teachers. Joseph graduated from the Pennsylvania State University in
2008 with a BM in Violin Performance, and was honored to receive the Creative Achievement Award given out to one
exceptional student. He studied there with James Lyon and Max Zorin on a music scholarship, and was awarded Jury
Recognition in his first year. Joseph was a winner of the Beene, Kroulik, and Brewster competitions in Pennsylvania, and in
2008, received first prize in the PSU Philharmonic Concerto Competition where he performed the Sibelius Violin Concerto. He
returns to Penn State every summer for the Penn’s Woods Music Festival under the direction of Maestro Gerardo Edelstein.
Joseph founded “Valens” Piano Quartet which earned 2nd Place in the MTNA Chamber Music Competition. Kauffman was
accepted into the class of Professor Eduard Schmieder in 2008 where he began his studies in the master’s degree program at
Temple University. Kauffman has served as concertmaster for many of the Temple Orchestra concerts. Over the summer
Kauffman performed Mozart Concerto #3 with the Wayne Pennsylvania Chamber Orchestra, performed in LA with ipalpiti
soloists international, Taught chamber music at The Music in the Mountains Festival, and his trio premiered a new work for
violin, piano, and horn.
Prometheus Chamber Orchestra
Founded in 2013, Prometheus Chamber Orchestra is a self-conducted and self-managed orchestra in residence at the
historic Church of the Advocate in North Philadelphia. Comprised of 18 musicians, Prometheus seeks to use the selfconducted orchestra to change the way audiences experience orchestra concerts, the relationship of the orchestra to
the community, and the way musicians perceive concert programming and artistic responsibility.
Jeffrey Solow, cello
Cellist Jeffrey Solow’s impassioned and compelling playing has enthralled audiences throughout North America,
Europe, Latin America and Asia as a recitalist, soloist, chamber musician and teacher. Born and raised in Los Angeles, he
studied with the distinguished cellist Gabor Rejto and earned a degree in Philosophy magna cum laude from UCLA while
studying with and then assisting the legendary Gregor Piatigorsky. Mr. Solow’s repertoire encompasses performances
of more than 40 solo works with orchestras including the Los Angeles Philharmonic (also at the Hollywood Bowl), Japan
Philharmonic, Prime Symphony (Korea), VNOB (Hanoi), Seattle Symphony, Milwaukee Symphony, Los Angeles Chamber
Orchestra, and the American Symphony (with whom he also recorded) and he has been guest artist at many national
and international chamber music festivals. He has recorded on the Columbia, New World, ABC, Centaur, Delos, Kleos,
Laurel, Everest, and Telefunken labels and received two Grammy Award nominations. In addition to performing, Mr.
Solow’s editions are published by Breitkopf, IMC, Peters, Latham, Ovation, and Henle Urtext and his articles and reviews
can be found in The Strad, Strings, and American String Teacher magazines. He is editor of the Newsletter of the
Violoncello Society, Inc. of NY, the nation’s second oldest cello society, and serves as VCS president. Recognized as an
authority on healthy and efficient cello playing, Jeffrey Solow is professor of cello at Temple University in Philadelphia.
He is past president of the American String Teachers Association, chair of ASTA’s National Solo Competition, and has
served on their Executive Board.
Timothy Watts, Luthier
Timothy Watts is a luthier (maker and restorer of stringed instruments) who trained in Philadelphia, Pa with Michael
Purcell, formerly of the William Moennig shop. Mr. Watts worked at Purcell Strings for a number of years before
opening his own shop, Watts Stringed Instruments, in Berwyn, Pa. Mr. Watts specializes in the restoration and sale of
fine violins, violas and cellos.
CMS Faculty:
Cynthia Campetti, violin
Ms. Campetti is a former member of the Philadelphia Orchestra, Philadelphia Opera Orchestra, Pennsylvania Ballet
Company and the Concerto Soloists of Philadelphia. A graduate of the Curtis Institute of Music with a degree in violin
performance, Ms. Campetti studied with world-renowned teachers, Ivan Galamian and Jascha Brodsky. For the past 35
years, Ms. Campetti has committed her time to teaching private students in the Philadelphia region. Ms. Campetti is on
staff at Eastern University, Darlington Fine Arts Center and Community Music School. Cindy is a Master Level Faculty
member at CMS.
Eric Coyne, cello
Eric has been an active teacher, performer, and chamber musician in the Philadelphia region since 2001. In addition to
his work at Community Music School since 2002, he has been a faculty member of the Westminster Choir College
Conservatory, the Nelly Berman School of Music, and The Music School of Delaware. He currently teaches music theory
and chamber music at The Music School of Delaware, and has been a Master Faculty member of the Community School
since 2009. From 2002-2005, he was ‘cellist of CMS’s ensemble-in-residence, the Mühlenberg Piano Quartet, and is
currently ‘cellist of the Illustra Trio. Other performing commitments include Symphony in C, Classical Revolution
Philadelphia, and the Murmuration Improvisation Ensemble. He holds a B.M. in Cello Performance from the University
of Iowa, and an M.M. and Performance-Pedagogy Professional Certificate from Temple University. Eric is also a certified
Suzuki instructor. Eric is a Master Level Faculty member at CMS.
Raymond Mallari, violin & viola
Raymond Mallari graduated from West Chester University with a degree in Viola Performance. He continued his
graduate studies at West Chester University in both violin and viola emphasizing pedagogy. His orchestral participation
includes Temple University Symphony Orchestra, West Chester Symphony Orchestra, Lower Merion Symphony,
Pottstown Symphony Orchestra, ChescoPOPS, and Philadelphia National Symphony. Internationally, he had the
pleasure of touring China with the Philadelphia National Symphony 2011—2012. He participated in the 2013
ChamberArt Madrid Music Festival as principal violist, earning a certificate diploma of chamber music. His chamber
music activities includes numerous String Trios, String Quartets, Guitar Quintet, and Piano Quintets. He was a
participant in the MTNA Young Artist and Chamber Music Competition placing Alternate in the 2009 Chamber Division,
an Honorable Mention in the Young Artist 2008 Division, and a National Finalist in the 2009 Young Artist Division. Mr.
Mallari teaches violin and viola beginners to advancing levels and is Suzuki certified. In addition to working at CMS, Mr.
Mallari is also a faculty member at Immaculata University and has a home studio in West Chester, PA.
2016 CMS STRING FEST Registration Form
The Festival Fee is $30 and includes one ticket to the Prometheus Chamber Orchestra Concert at 7:30pm.
Deadline for Registration is March 20th, 2016. There will be a $10 late registration fee for applicants after
March 15th, 2016. There will be no refunds given for Festival or Registration Fees paid. Participants are
welcome to bring a lunch. Photos or Video taken during the festival may be used on the CMS website and
social media pages. No last names of students will be used.
Please Complete:
Student’s Name: _____________________________________________________Age/Grade: ___________________
Instrument: __________________________________________________________Length of Study:______________
Private Lesson Teacher: ____________________________________________Length of Study:______________
Parents/Guardians: ______________________________________Preferred Phone:________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________________
Email: _________________________________________________________________________________________________
Circle One:
• I am interested in scheduling a solo adjudication: __YES / NO__
Students will be notified of their adjudication time prior to the festival.
Time Preference: No Preference / Morning / Afternoon_
•
I would like to be considered to perform in a Masterclass :
__YES / NO__
Music Selections for Adjudication and/or Master Class
Title____________________________________________ Composer___________________________ Length____Accmp?____
Title_____________________________________________Composer___________________________Length____Acmp?_____
Scale of your choice:___________________________________________________________________________________________
Please Check Type of Payment
____Cash
____Check Made Out to “CMS”
____Credit Card
CC#___________________________________________________________________EXP: ______/________ Vcode:_____________
Signature____________________________________________________________________________ Date_____________________
Please return by March 20th, 2016 with Festival Fee to:
COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL 775 W Main Street Trappe, PA 19426
STRINGS FESTIVAL 2016
SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 2016
Join us for an exciting day of solo
adjudications, Master classes and
technique workshops for violin, viola and
cello students of all ages.
775 W. Main Street, Trappe, PA 19426
610.489.3676 │ [email protected] │ www.cmsmusic.org
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Schedule of Events
10:00am - 2:30pm: Adjudications by appointment with Irene Guerriro or Cassia Harvey
10:00am - 11:00am: Suzuki Overview with Raymond Mallari
10:30am - 12:00pm: Cello Master Class Victoria De La Cruz
11:15am - 12:15pm: Bow Technique Class with Cynthia Campetti
11:45am - 12:45pm: Tim Watts Instrument/Bow Repair Demo
12:00pm - 3:30pm: Mt. Airy Violins Display
1:00pm - 2:00pm: Jeffrey Solow Bach Master class
1:00pm - 2:00pm: Viola for Violinists Class with Raymond Mallari
2:00pm - 3:30pm: Violin/Viola Master Class Joseph Kauffman
4:30pm - 5:30pm: Prometheus Chamber Orchestra Open Rehearsal
Festival Clinicians and Specials Guests:
Victoria De La Cruz, cello
Victoria De La Cruz began her cello studies at age 8 in Dallas, TX, after 3 years of begging for lessons. She moved to
Philadelphia at age 13 to pursue a life of music. At age 17, she entered The Curtis Institute of Music, where she received
her B.M. At Curtis, she studied with Orlando Cole, Lynn Harrell and Peter Wiley. Victoria has performed as a soloist
with numerous orchestras, including the Philadelphia Orchestra, Ocean City Pops, Pottstown Symphony, DePaul
Chamber Orchestra and SMU Conservatory Orchestra. She has also performed extensively as a chamber musician and
orchestral member in cities across America, Puerto Rico, Austria, Germany, Portugal, Spain, South Korea, and
Switzerland. In her spare time, Victoria gardens, collects rocks and invents recipes in her kitchen.
Irene Guerriero, violin
Irene Guerriero has a Bachelor of Music from SUNY Fredonia during which time she studied violin at the Conservatory
of Music in Vienna, Austria, a Masters of Music in violin from Westchester University and additional post graduate
education at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. Mrs. Guerriero has taught Strings and Orchestra grades 3-12 at
Archbishop Prendergast High School, the Norristown Area School District and the Boyertown Area School District. Most
recently she taught Strings, Orchestra, Music Theory, American Musical Theater and the History of Rock and Roll at the
Colonial Area School District in Plymouth Meeting. She has been professionally active as President of the
Pennsylvania/Delaware String Teachers Association (PADESTA), Chairperson of the Educational Advisory Council of
the Philadelphia Orchestra, Chairperson of the Curriculum Committee of the American String Teachers Association
(ASTA) and Co-founder of the Montgomery County Senior High Honors Orchestra. Mrs. Guerriero has performed with
the Pottstown Symphony, Reading Pops Orchestra, and the Coventry Consort String Quartet. She currently freelances in
the Philadelphia area.
Cassia Harvey, cello
Cassia Harvey is a cellist, cello teacher, and writer of cello technique. She began her cello studies at the age of eight with
Lillian Kauffman and continued her studies with Deborah Reeder and Jeffrey Solow. A soloist with the Kennett
Symphony and the Warminster Symphony and first-place winner of the PADESTA, the Concerto Soloists, and CafferataJackson Competitions, Cassia’s performances have been broadcast on Philadelphia’s Channel 57 and New York Public
Television. Recent performances include concerts at Swarthmore College, the Reading Public Museum, the Ethical
Society of Philadelphia, An Die Musik Live, and the German Society of Philadelphia, as well as lecture recitals at
Columbia University and Barnard College. Cassia has performed with her sister, Myanna, as part of the Harvey String
Duo since 1994. She has been performing with the Philmore Ensemble since 2011 and as a member of the Musicalia
Ensemble since 2015. Her recording, The Russian Cello: Rare Treasures from Imperial Russia and the Soviet Union, with
pianist Tim Ribchester, will be released in spring 2016. Cassia Harvey has been teaching cello for over twenty years. Her
students have been accepted into Philadelphia Sinfonia, Philadelphia Youth Orchestra, and Pennsylvania’s District,
Regional, and All-State Orchestras, MENC All-Eastern Orchestra, and the MENC All-National Orchestra. They have been
accepted into the Advanced Study Ensemble Program at Settlement Music School, the Masterworks Festival,
Meadowmount School of Music, and Tanglewood Music Festival. Cassia’s students have won first prizes in the KoreanAmerican Competition, the Lansdowne Symphony Competition, and in both the junior and senior divisions of the TriCounty Competition. They have soloed with the Bux-Mont Chamber Orchestra, the Warminster Symphony, and the
Landsdowne Symphony. Her students have been accepted into schools as music performance majors including Esther
Boyer College of Music, Indiana University School of Music, and the Juilliard School.
Joseph Kauffman, violin
Joseph Kauffman was born in Oakland, California in 1986, and began studying the violin when he was five. He studied with
Yayoi Numazawa of the Philadelphia Orchestra. During the summers, Joseph participated in international music festivals such
as Interlochen, Luzerne, Music in the Mountains, Kinhaven, and Recontres Musicales International des Graves where he
worked with many of the worlds finest musicians and teachers. Joseph graduated from the Pennsylvania State University in
2008 with a BM in Violin Performance, and was honored to receive the Creative Achievement Award given out to one
exceptional student. He studied there with James Lyon and Max Zorin on a music scholarship, and was awarded Jury
Recognition in his first year. Joseph was a winner of the Beene, Kroulik, and Brewster competitions in Pennsylvania, and in
2008, received first prize in the PSU Philharmonic Concerto Competition where he performed the Sibelius Violin Concerto. He
returns to Penn State every summer for the Penn’s Woods Music Festival under the direction of Maestro Gerardo Edelstein.
Joseph founded “Valens” Piano Quartet which earned 2nd Place in the MTNA Chamber Music Competition. Kauffman was
accepted into the class of Professor Eduard Schmieder in 2008 where he began his studies in the master’s degree program at
Temple University. Kauffman has served as concertmaster for many of the Temple Orchestra concerts. Over the summer
Kauffman performed Mozart Concerto #3 with the Wayne Pennsylvania Chamber Orchestra, performed in LA with ipalpiti
soloists international, Taught chamber music at The Music in the Mountains Festival, and his trio premiered a new work for
violin, piano, and horn.
Prometheus Chamber Orchestra
Founded in 2013, Prometheus Chamber Orchestra is a self-conducted and self-managed orchestra in residence at the
historic Church of the Advocate in North Philadelphia. Comprised of 18 musicians, Prometheus seeks to use the selfconducted orchestra to change the way audiences experience orchestra concerts, the relationship of the orchestra to
the community, and the way musicians perceive concert programming and artistic responsibility.
Jeffrey Solow, cello
Cellist Jeffrey Solow’s impassioned and compelling playing has enthralled audiences throughout North America,
Europe, Latin America and Asia as a recitalist, soloist, chamber musician and teacher. Born and raised in Los Angeles, he
studied with the distinguished cellist Gabor Rejto and earned a degree in Philosophy magna cum laude from UCLA while
studying with and then assisting the legendary Gregor Piatigorsky. Mr. Solow’s repertoire encompasses performances
of more than 40 solo works with orchestras including the Los Angeles Philharmonic (also at the Hollywood Bowl), Japan
Philharmonic, Prime Symphony (Korea), VNOB (Hanoi), Seattle Symphony, Milwaukee Symphony, Los Angeles Chamber
Orchestra, and the American Symphony (with whom he also recorded) and he has been guest artist at many national
and international chamber music festivals. He has recorded on the Columbia, New World, ABC, Centaur, Delos, Kleos,
Laurel, Everest, and Telefunken labels and received two Grammy Award nominations. In addition to performing, Mr.
Solow’s editions are published by Breitkopf, IMC, Peters, Latham, Ovation, and Henle Urtext and his articles and reviews
can be found in The Strad, Strings, and American String Teacher magazines. He is editor of the Newsletter of the
Violoncello Society, Inc. of NY, the nation’s second oldest cello society, and serves as VCS president. Recognized as an
authority on healthy and efficient cello playing, Jeffrey Solow is professor of cello at Temple University in Philadelphia.
He is past president of the American String Teachers Association, chair of ASTA’s National Solo Competition, and has
served on their Executive Board.
Timothy Watts, Luthier
Timothy Watts is a luthier (maker and restorer of stringed instruments) who trained in Philadelphia, Pa with Michael
Purcell, formerly of the William Moennig shop. Mr. Watts worked at Purcell Strings for a number of years before
opening his own shop, Watts Stringed Instruments, in Berwyn, Pa. Mr. Watts specializes in the restoration and sale of
fine violins, violas and cellos.
CMS Faculty:
Cynthia Campetti, violin
Ms. Campetti is a former member of the Philadelphia Orchestra, Philadelphia Opera Orchestra, Pennsylvania Ballet
Company and the Concerto Soloists of Philadelphia. A graduate of the Curtis Institute of Music with a degree in violin
performance, Ms. Campetti studied with world-renowned teachers, Ivan Galamian and Jascha Brodsky. For the past 35
years, Ms. Campetti has committed her time to teaching private students in the Philadelphia region. Ms. Campetti is on
staff at Eastern University, Darlington Fine Arts Center and Community Music School. Cindy is a Master Level Faculty
member at CMS.
Eric Coyne, cello
Eric has been an active teacher, performer, and chamber musician in the Philadelphia region since 2001. In addition to
his work at Community Music School since 2002, he has been a faculty member of the Westminster Choir College
Conservatory, the Nelly Berman School of Music, and The Music School of Delaware. He currently teaches music theory
and chamber music at The Music School of Delaware, and has been a Master Faculty member of the Community School
since 2009. From 2002-2005, he was ‘cellist of CMS’s ensemble-in-residence, the Mühlenberg Piano Quartet, and is
currently ‘cellist of the Illustra Trio. Other performing commitments include Symphony in C, Classical Revolution
Philadelphia, and the Murmuration Improvisation Ensemble. He holds a B.M. in Cello Performance from the University
of Iowa, and an M.M. and Performance-Pedagogy Professional Certificate from Temple University. Eric is also a certified
Suzuki instructor. Eric is a Master Level Faculty member at CMS.
Raymond Mallari, violin & viola
Raymond Mallari graduated from West Chester University with a degree in Viola Performance. He continued his
graduate studies at West Chester University in both violin and viola emphasizing pedagogy. His orchestral participation
includes Temple University Symphony Orchestra, West Chester Symphony Orchestra, Lower Merion Symphony,
Pottstown Symphony Orchestra, ChescoPOPS, and Philadelphia National Symphony. Internationally, he had the
pleasure of touring China with the Philadelphia National Symphony 2011—2012. He participated in the 2013
ChamberArt Madrid Music Festival as principal violist, earning a certificate diploma of chamber music. His chamber
music activities includes numerous String Trios, String Quartets, Guitar Quintet, and Piano Quintets. He was a
participant in the MTNA Young Artist and Chamber Music Competition placing Alternate in the 2009 Chamber Division,
an Honorable Mention in the Young Artist 2008 Division, and a National Finalist in the 2009 Young Artist Division. Mr.
Mallari teaches violin and viola beginners to advancing levels and is Suzuki certified. In addition to working at CMS, Mr.
Mallari is also a faculty member at Immaculata University and has a home studio in West Chester, PA.
2016 CMS STRING FEST Registration Form
The Festival Fee is $30 and includes one ticket to the Prometheus Chamber Orchestra Concert at 7:30pm.
Deadline for Registration is March 20th, 2016. There will be a $10 late registration fee for applicants after
March 15th, 2016. There will be no refunds given for Festival or Registration Fees paid. Participants are
welcome to bring a lunch. Photos or Video taken during the festival may be used on the CMS website and
social media pages. No last names of students will be used.
Please Complete:
Student’s Name: _____________________________________________________Age/Grade: ___________________
Instrument: __________________________________________________________Length of Study:______________
Private Lesson Teacher: ____________________________________________Length of Study:______________
Parents/Guardians: ______________________________________Preferred Phone:________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________________
Email: _________________________________________________________________________________________________
Circle One:
• I am interested in scheduling a solo adjudication: __YES / NO__
Students will be notified of their adjudication time prior to the festival.
Time Preference: No Preference / Morning / Afternoon_
•
I would like to be considered to perform in a Masterclass :
__YES / NO__
Music Selections for Adjudication and/or Master Class
Title____________________________________________ Composer___________________________ Length____Accmp?____
Title_____________________________________________Composer___________________________Length____Acmp?_____
Scale of your choice:___________________________________________________________________________________________
Please Check Type of Payment
____Cash
____Check Made Out to “CMS”
____Credit Card
CC#___________________________________________________________________EXP: ______/________ Vcode:_____________
Signature____________________________________________________________________________ Date_____________________
Please return by March 20th, 2016 with Festival Fee to:
COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL 775 W Main Street Trappe, PA 19426
STRINGS FESTIVAL 2016
SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 2016
Join us for an exciting day of solo
adjudications, Master classes and
technique workshops for violin, viola and
cello students of all ages.
775 W. Main Street, Trappe, PA 19426
610.489.3676 │ [email protected] │ www.cmsmusic.org
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Schedule of Events
10:00am - 2:30pm: Adjudications by appointment with Irene Guerriro or Cassia Harvey
10:00am - 11:00am: Suzuki Overview with Raymond Mallari
10:30am - 12:00pm: Cello Master Class Victoria De La Cruz
11:15am - 12:15pm: Bow Technique Class with Cynthia Campetti
11:45am - 12:45pm: Tim Watts Instrument/Bow Repair Demo
12:00pm - 3:30pm: Mt. Airy Violins Display
1:00pm - 2:00pm: Jeffrey Solow Bach Master class
1:00pm - 2:00pm: Viola for Violinists Class with Raymond Mallari
2:00pm - 3:30pm: Violin/Viola Master Class Joseph Kauffman
4:30pm - 5:30pm: Prometheus Chamber Orchestra Open Rehearsal
Festival Clinicians and Specials Guests:
Victoria De La Cruz, cello
Victoria De La Cruz began her cello studies at age 8 in Dallas, TX, after 3 years of begging for lessons. She moved to
Philadelphia at age 13 to pursue a life of music. At age 17, she entered The Curtis Institute of Music, where she received
her B.M. At Curtis, she studied with Orlando Cole, Lynn Harrell and Peter Wiley. Victoria has performed as a soloist
with numerous orchestras, including the Philadelphia Orchestra, Ocean City Pops, Pottstown Symphony, DePaul
Chamber Orchestra and SMU Conservatory Orchestra. She has also performed extensively as a chamber musician and
orchestral member in cities across America, Puerto Rico, Austria, Germany, Portugal, Spain, South Korea, and
Switzerland. In her spare time, Victoria gardens, collects rocks and invents recipes in her kitchen.
Irene Guerriero, violin
Irene Guerriero has a Bachelor of Music from SUNY Fredonia during which time she studied violin at the Conservatory
of Music in Vienna, Austria, a Masters of Music in violin from Westchester University and additional post graduate
education at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. Mrs. Guerriero has taught Strings and Orchestra grades 3-12 at
Archbishop Prendergast High School, the Norristown Area School District and the Boyertown Area School District. Most
recently she taught Strings, Orchestra, Music Theory, American Musical Theater and the History of Rock and Roll at the
Colonial Area School District in Plymouth Meeting. She has been professionally active as President of the
Pennsylvania/Delaware String Teachers Association (PADESTA), Chairperson of the Educational Advisory Council of
the Philadelphia Orchestra, Chairperson of the Curriculum Committee of the American String Teachers Association
(ASTA) and Co-founder of the Montgomery County Senior High Honors Orchestra. Mrs. Guerriero has performed with
the Pottstown Symphony, Reading Pops Orchestra, and the Coventry Consort String Quartet. She currently freelances in
the Philadelphia area.
Cassia Harvey, cello
Cassia Harvey is a cellist, cello teacher, and writer of cello technique. She began her cello studies at the age of eight with
Lillian Kauffman and continued her studies with Deborah Reeder and Jeffrey Solow. A soloist with the Kennett
Symphony and the Warminster Symphony and first-place winner of the PADESTA, the Concerto Soloists, and CafferataJackson Competitions, Cassia’s performances have been broadcast on Philadelphia’s Channel 57 and New York Public
Television. Recent performances include concerts at Swarthmore College, the Reading Public Museum, the Ethical
Society of Philadelphia, An Die Musik Live, and the German Society of Philadelphia, as well as lecture recitals at
Columbia University and Barnard College. Cassia has performed with her sister, Myanna, as part of the Harvey String
Duo since 1994. She has been performing with the Philmore Ensemble since 2011 and as a member of the Musicalia
Ensemble since 2015. Her recording, The Russian Cello: Rare Treasures from Imperial Russia and the Soviet Union, with
pianist Tim Ribchester, will be released in spring 2016. Cassia Harvey has been teaching cello for over twenty years. Her
students have been accepted into Philadelphia Sinfonia, Philadelphia Youth Orchestra, and Pennsylvania’s District,
Regional, and All-State Orchestras, MENC All-Eastern Orchestra, and the MENC All-National Orchestra. They have been
accepted into the Advanced Study Ensemble Program at Settlement Music School, the Masterworks Festival,
Meadowmount School of Music, and Tanglewood Music Festival. Cassia’s students have won first prizes in the KoreanAmerican Competition, the Lansdowne Symphony Competition, and in both the junior and senior divisions of the TriCounty Competition. They have soloed with the Bux-Mont Chamber Orchestra, the Warminster Symphony, and the
Landsdowne Symphony. Her students have been accepted into schools as music performance majors including Esther
Boyer College of Music, Indiana University School of Music, and the Juilliard School.
Joseph Kauffman, violin
Joseph Kauffman was born in Oakland, California in 1986, and began studying the violin when he was five. He studied with
Yayoi Numazawa of the Philadelphia Orchestra. During the summers, Joseph participated in international music festivals such
as Interlochen, Luzerne, Music in the Mountains, Kinhaven, and Recontres Musicales International des Graves where he
worked with many of the worlds finest musicians and teachers. Joseph graduated from the Pennsylvania State University in
2008 with a BM in Violin Performance, and was honored to receive the Creative Achievement Award given out to one
exceptional student. He studied there with James Lyon and Max Zorin on a music scholarship, and was awarded Jury
Recognition in his first year. Joseph was a winner of the Beene, Kroulik, and Brewster competitions in Pennsylvania, and in
2008, received first prize in the PSU Philharmonic Concerto Competition where he performed the Sibelius Violin Concerto. He
returns to Penn State every summer for the Penn’s Woods Music Festival under the direction of Maestro Gerardo Edelstein.
Joseph founded “Valens” Piano Quartet which earned 2nd Place in the MTNA Chamber Music Competition. Kauffman was
accepted into the class of Professor Eduard Schmieder in 2008 where he began his studies in the master’s degree program at
Temple University. Kauffman has served as concertmaster for many of the Temple Orchestra concerts. Over the summer
Kauffman performed Mozart Concerto #3 with the Wayne Pennsylvania Chamber Orchestra, performed in LA with ipalpiti
soloists international, Taught chamber music at The Music in the Mountains Festival, and his trio premiered a new work for
violin, piano, and horn.
Prometheus Chamber Orchestra
Founded in 2013, Prometheus Chamber Orchestra is a self-conducted and self-managed orchestra in residence at the
historic Church of the Advocate in North Philadelphia. Comprised of 18 musicians, Prometheus seeks to use the selfconducted orchestra to change the way audiences experience orchestra concerts, the relationship of the orchestra to
the community, and the way musicians perceive concert programming and artistic responsibility.
Jeffrey Solow, cello
Cellist Jeffrey Solow’s impassioned and compelling playing has enthralled audiences throughout North America,
Europe, Latin America and Asia as a recitalist, soloist, chamber musician and teacher. Born and raised in Los Angeles, he
studied with the distinguished cellist Gabor Rejto and earned a degree in Philosophy magna cum laude from UCLA while
studying with and then assisting the legendary Gregor Piatigorsky. Mr. Solow’s repertoire encompasses performances
of more than 40 solo works with orchestras including the Los Angeles Philharmonic (also at the Hollywood Bowl), Japan
Philharmonic, Prime Symphony (Korea), VNOB (Hanoi), Seattle Symphony, Milwaukee Symphony, Los Angeles Chamber
Orchestra, and the American Symphony (with whom he also recorded) and he has been guest artist at many national
and international chamber music festivals. He has recorded on the Columbia, New World, ABC, Centaur, Delos, Kleos,
Laurel, Everest, and Telefunken labels and received two Grammy Award nominations. In addition to performing, Mr.
Solow’s editions are published by Breitkopf, IMC, Peters, Latham, Ovation, and Henle Urtext and his articles and reviews
can be found in The Strad, Strings, and American String Teacher magazines. He is editor of the Newsletter of the
Violoncello Society, Inc. of NY, the nation’s second oldest cello society, and serves as VCS president. Recognized as an
authority on healthy and efficient cello playing, Jeffrey Solow is professor of cello at Temple University in Philadelphia.
He is past president of the American String Teachers Association, chair of ASTA’s National Solo Competition, and has
served on their Executive Board.
Timothy Watts, Luthier
Timothy Watts is a luthier (maker and restorer of stringed instruments) who trained in Philadelphia, Pa with Michael
Purcell, formerly of the William Moennig shop. Mr. Watts worked at Purcell Strings for a number of years before
opening his own shop, Watts Stringed Instruments, in Berwyn, Pa. Mr. Watts specializes in the restoration and sale of
fine violins, violas and cellos.
CMS Faculty:
Cynthia Campetti, violin
Ms. Campetti is a former member of the Philadelphia Orchestra, Philadelphia Opera Orchestra, Pennsylvania Ballet
Company and the Concerto Soloists of Philadelphia. A graduate of the Curtis Institute of Music with a degree in violin
performance, Ms. Campetti studied with world-renowned teachers, Ivan Galamian and Jascha Brodsky. For the past 35
years, Ms. Campetti has committed her time to teaching private students in the Philadelphia region. Ms. Campetti is on
staff at Eastern University, Darlington Fine Arts Center and Community Music School. Cindy is a Master Level Faculty
member at CMS.
Eric Coyne, cello
Eric has been an active teacher, performer, and chamber musician in the Philadelphia region since 2001. In addition to
his work at Community Music School since 2002, he has been a faculty member of the Westminster Choir College
Conservatory, the Nelly Berman School of Music, and The Music School of Delaware. He currently teaches music theory
and chamber music at The Music School of Delaware, and has been a Master Faculty member of the Community School
since 2009. From 2002-2005, he was ‘cellist of CMS’s ensemble-in-residence, the Mühlenberg Piano Quartet, and is
currently ‘cellist of the Illustra Trio. Other performing commitments include Symphony in C, Classical Revolution
Philadelphia, and the Murmuration Improvisation Ensemble. He holds a B.M. in Cello Performance from the University
of Iowa, and an M.M. and Performance-Pedagogy Professional Certificate from Temple University. Eric is also a certified
Suzuki instructor. Eric is a Master Level Faculty member at CMS.
Raymond Mallari, violin & viola
Raymond Mallari graduated from West Chester University with a degree in Viola Performance. He continued his
graduate studies at West Chester University in both violin and viola emphasizing pedagogy. His orchestral participation
includes Temple University Symphony Orchestra, West Chester Symphony Orchestra, Lower Merion Symphony,
Pottstown Symphony Orchestra, ChescoPOPS, and Philadelphia National Symphony. Internationally, he had the
pleasure of touring China with the Philadelphia National Symphony 2011—2012. He participated in the 2013
ChamberArt Madrid Music Festival as principal violist, earning a certificate diploma of chamber music. His chamber
music activities includes numerous String Trios, String Quartets, Guitar Quintet, and Piano Quintets. He was a
participant in the MTNA Young Artist and Chamber Music Competition placing Alternate in the 2009 Chamber Division,
an Honorable Mention in the Young Artist 2008 Division, and a National Finalist in the 2009 Young Artist Division. Mr.
Mallari teaches violin and viola beginners to advancing levels and is Suzuki certified. In addition to working at CMS, Mr.
Mallari is also a faculty member at Immaculata University and has a home studio in West Chester, PA.
2016 CMS STRING FEST Registration Form
The Festival Fee is $30 and includes one ticket to the Prometheus Chamber Orchestra Concert at 7:30pm.
Deadline for Registration is March 20th, 2016. There will be a $10 late registration fee for applicants after
March 15th, 2016. There will be no refunds given for Festival or Registration Fees paid. Participants are
welcome to bring a lunch. Photos or Video taken during the festival may be used on the CMS website and
social media pages. No last names of students will be used.
Please Complete:
Student’s Name: _____________________________________________________Age/Grade: ___________________
Instrument: __________________________________________________________Length of Study:______________
Private Lesson Teacher: ____________________________________________Length of Study:______________
Parents/Guardians: ______________________________________Preferred Phone:________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________________
Email: _________________________________________________________________________________________________
Circle One:
• I am interested in scheduling a solo adjudication: __YES / NO__
Students will be notified of their adjudication time prior to the festival.
Time Preference: No Preference / Morning / Afternoon_
•
I would like to be considered to perform in a Masterclass :
__YES / NO__
Music Selections for Adjudication and/or Master Class
Title____________________________________________ Composer___________________________ Length____Accmp?____
Title_____________________________________________Composer___________________________Length____Acmp?_____
Scale of your choice:___________________________________________________________________________________________
Please Check Type of Payment
____Cash
____Check Made Out to “CMS”
____Credit Card
CC#___________________________________________________________________EXP: ______/________ Vcode:_____________
Signature____________________________________________________________________________ Date_____________________
Please return by March 20th, 2016 with Festival Fee to:
COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL 775 W Main Street Trappe, PA 19426
STRINGS FESTIVAL 2016
SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 2016
Join us for an exciting day of solo
adjudications, Master classes and
technique workshops for violin, viola and
cello students of all ages.
775 W. Main Street, Trappe, PA 19426
610.489.3676 │ [email protected] │ www.cmsmusic.org
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Schedule of Events
10:00am - 2:30pm: Adjudications by appointment with Irene Guerriro or Cassia Harvey
10:00am - 11:00am: Suzuki Overview with Raymond Mallari
10:30am - 12:00pm: Cello Master Class Victoria De La Cruz
11:15am - 12:15pm: Bow Technique Class with Cynthia Campetti
11:45am - 12:45pm: Tim Watts Instrument/Bow Repair Demo
12:00pm - 3:30pm: Mt. Airy Violins Display
1:00pm - 2:00pm: Jeffrey Solow Bach Master class
1:00pm - 2:00pm: Viola for Violinists Class with Raymond Mallari
2:00pm - 3:30pm: Violin/Viola Master Class Joseph Kauffman
4:30pm - 5:30pm: Prometheus Chamber Orchestra Open Rehearsal
Festival Clinicians and Specials Guests:
Victoria De La Cruz, cello
Victoria De La Cruz began her cello studies at age 8 in Dallas, TX, after 3 years of begging for lessons. She moved to
Philadelphia at age 13 to pursue a life of music. At age 17, she entered The Curtis Institute of Music, where she received
her B.M. At Curtis, she studied with Orlando Cole, Lynn Harrell and Peter Wiley. Victoria has performed as a soloist
with numerous orchestras, including the Philadelphia Orchestra, Ocean City Pops, Pottstown Symphony, DePaul
Chamber Orchestra and SMU Conservatory Orchestra. She has also performed extensively as a chamber musician and
orchestral member in cities across America, Puerto Rico, Austria, Germany, Portugal, Spain, South Korea, and
Switzerland. In her spare time, Victoria gardens, collects rocks and invents recipes in her kitchen.
Irene Guerriero, violin
Irene Guerriero has a Bachelor of Music from SUNY Fredonia during which time she studied violin at the Conservatory
of Music in Vienna, Austria, a Masters of Music in violin from Westchester University and additional post graduate
education at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. Mrs. Guerriero has taught Strings and Orchestra grades 3-12 at
Archbishop Prendergast High School, the Norristown Area School District and the Boyertown Area School District. Most
recently she taught Strings, Orchestra, Music Theory, American Musical Theater and the History of Rock and Roll at the
Colonial Area School District in Plymouth Meeting. She has been professionally active as President of the
Pennsylvania/Delaware String Teachers Association (PADESTA), Chairperson of the Educational Advisory Council of
the Philadelphia Orchestra, Chairperson of the Curriculum Committee of the American String Teachers Association
(ASTA) and Co-founder of the Montgomery County Senior High Honors Orchestra. Mrs. Guerriero has performed with
the Pottstown Symphony, Reading Pops Orchestra, and the Coventry Consort String Quartet. She currently freelances in
the Philadelphia area.
Cassia Harvey, cello
Cassia Harvey is a cellist, cello teacher, and writer of cello technique. She began her cello studies at the age of eight with
Lillian Kauffman and continued her studies with Deborah Reeder and Jeffrey Solow. A soloist with the Kennett
Symphony and the Warminster Symphony and first-place winner of the PADESTA, the Concerto Soloists, and CafferataJackson Competitions, Cassia’s performances have been broadcast on Philadelphia’s Channel 57 and New York Public
Television. Recent performances include concerts at Swarthmore College, the Reading Public Museum, the Ethical
Society of Philadelphia, An Die Musik Live, and the German Society of Philadelphia, as well as lecture recitals at
Columbia University and Barnard College. Cassia has performed with her sister, Myanna, as part of the Harvey String
Duo since 1994. She has been performing with the Philmore Ensemble since 2011 and as a member of the Musicalia
Ensemble since 2015. Her recording, The Russian Cello: Rare Treasures from Imperial Russia and the Soviet Union, with
pianist Tim Ribchester, will be released in spring 2016. Cassia Harvey has been teaching cello for over twenty years. Her
students have been accepted into Philadelphia Sinfonia, Philadelphia Youth Orchestra, and Pennsylvania’s District,
Regional, and All-State Orchestras, MENC All-Eastern Orchestra, and the MENC All-National Orchestra. They have been
accepted into the Advanced Study Ensemble Program at Settlement Music School, the Masterworks Festival,
Meadowmount School of Music, and Tanglewood Music Festival. Cassia’s students have won first prizes in the KoreanAmerican Competition, the Lansdowne Symphony Competition, and in both the junior and senior divisions of the TriCounty Competition. They have soloed with the Bux-Mont Chamber Orchestra, the Warminster Symphony, and the
Landsdowne Symphony. Her students have been accepted into schools as music performance majors including Esther
Boyer College of Music, Indiana University School of Music, and the Juilliard School.
Joseph Kauffman, violin
Joseph Kauffman was born in Oakland, California in 1986, and began studying the violin when he was five. He studied with
Yayoi Numazawa of the Philadelphia Orchestra. During the summers, Joseph participated in international music festivals such
as Interlochen, Luzerne, Music in the Mountains, Kinhaven, and Recontres Musicales International des Graves where he
worked with many of the worlds finest musicians and teachers. Joseph graduated from the Pennsylvania State University in
2008 with a BM in Violin Performance, and was honored to receive the Creative Achievement Award given out to one
exceptional student. He studied there with James Lyon and Max Zorin on a music scholarship, and was awarded Jury
Recognition in his first year. Joseph was a winner of the Beene, Kroulik, and Brewster competitions in Pennsylvania, and in
2008, received first prize in the PSU Philharmonic Concerto Competition where he performed the Sibelius Violin Concerto. He
returns to Penn State every summer for the Penn’s Woods Music Festival under the direction of Maestro Gerardo Edelstein.
Joseph founded “Valens” Piano Quartet which earned 2nd Place in the MTNA Chamber Music Competition. Kauffman was
accepted into the class of Professor Eduard Schmieder in 2008 where he began his studies in the master’s degree program at
Temple University. Kauffman has served as concertmaster for many of the Temple Orchestra concerts. Over the summer
Kauffman performed Mozart Concerto #3 with the Wayne Pennsylvania Chamber Orchestra, performed in LA with ipalpiti
soloists international, Taught chamber music at The Music in the Mountains Festival, and his trio premiered a new work for
violin, piano, and horn.
Prometheus Chamber Orchestra
Founded in 2013, Prometheus Chamber Orchestra is a self-conducted and self-managed orchestra in residence at the
historic Church of the Advocate in North Philadelphia. Comprised of 18 musicians, Prometheus seeks to use the selfconducted orchestra to change the way audiences experience orchestra concerts, the relationship of the orchestra to
the community, and the way musicians perceive concert programming and artistic responsibility.
Jeffrey Solow, cello
Cellist Jeffrey Solow’s impassioned and compelling playing has enthralled audiences throughout North America,
Europe, Latin America and Asia as a recitalist, soloist, chamber musician and teacher. Born and raised in Los Angeles, he
studied with the distinguished cellist Gabor Rejto and earned a degree in Philosophy magna cum laude from UCLA while
studying with and then assisting the legendary Gregor Piatigorsky. Mr. Solow’s repertoire encompasses performances
of more than 40 solo works with orchestras including the Los Angeles Philharmonic (also at the Hollywood Bowl), Japan
Philharmonic, Prime Symphony (Korea), VNOB (Hanoi), Seattle Symphony, Milwaukee Symphony, Los Angeles Chamber
Orchestra, and the American Symphony (with whom he also recorded) and he has been guest artist at many national
and international chamber music festivals. He has recorded on the Columbia, New World, ABC, Centaur, Delos, Kleos,
Laurel, Everest, and Telefunken labels and received two Grammy Award nominations. In addition to performing, Mr.
Solow’s editions are published by Breitkopf, IMC, Peters, Latham, Ovation, and Henle Urtext and his articles and reviews
can be found in The Strad, Strings, and American String Teacher magazines. He is editor of the Newsletter of the
Violoncello Society, Inc. of NY, the nation’s second oldest cello society, and serves as VCS president. Recognized as an
authority on healthy and efficient cello playing, Jeffrey Solow is professor of cello at Temple University in Philadelphia.
He is past president of the American String Teachers Association, chair of ASTA’s National Solo Competition, and has
served on their Executive Board.
Timothy Watts, Luthier
Timothy Watts is a luthier (maker and restorer of stringed instruments) who trained in Philadelphia, Pa with Michael
Purcell, formerly of the William Moennig shop. Mr. Watts worked at Purcell Strings for a number of years before
opening his own shop, Watts Stringed Instruments, in Berwyn, Pa. Mr. Watts specializes in the restoration and sale of
fine violins, violas and cellos.
CMS Faculty:
Cynthia Campetti, violin
Ms. Campetti is a former member of the Philadelphia Orchestra, Philadelphia Opera Orchestra, Pennsylvania Ballet
Company and the Concerto Soloists of Philadelphia. A graduate of the Curtis Institute of Music with a degree in violin
performance, Ms. Campetti studied with world-renowned teachers, Ivan Galamian and Jascha Brodsky. For the past 35
years, Ms. Campetti has committed her time to teaching private students in the Philadelphia region. Ms. Campetti is on
staff at Eastern University, Darlington Fine Arts Center and Community Music School. Cindy is a Master Level Faculty
member at CMS.
Eric Coyne, cello
Eric has been an active teacher, performer, and chamber musician in the Philadelphia region since 2001. In addition to
his work at Community Music School since 2002, he has been a faculty member of the Westminster Choir College
Conservatory, the Nelly Berman School of Music, and The Music School of Delaware. He currently teaches music theory
and chamber music at The Music School of Delaware, and has been a Master Faculty member of the Community School
since 2009. From 2002-2005, he was ‘cellist of CMS’s ensemble-in-residence, the Mühlenberg Piano Quartet, and is
currently ‘cellist of the Illustra Trio. Other performing commitments include Symphony in C, Classical Revolution
Philadelphia, and the Murmuration Improvisation Ensemble. He holds a B.M. in Cello Performance from the University
of Iowa, and an M.M. and Performance-Pedagogy Professional Certificate from Temple University. Eric is also a certified
Suzuki instructor. Eric is a Master Level Faculty member at CMS.
Raymond Mallari, violin & viola
Raymond Mallari graduated from West Chester University with a degree in Viola Performance. He continued his
graduate studies at West Chester University in both violin and viola emphasizing pedagogy. His orchestral participation
includes Temple University Symphony Orchestra, West Chester Symphony Orchestra, Lower Merion Symphony,
Pottstown Symphony Orchestra, ChescoPOPS, and Philadelphia National Symphony. Internationally, he had the
pleasure of touring China with the Philadelphia National Symphony 2011—2012. He participated in the 2013
ChamberArt Madrid Music Festival as principal violist, earning a certificate diploma of chamber music. His chamber
music activities includes numerous String Trios, String Quartets, Guitar Quintet, and Piano Quintets. He was a
participant in the MTNA Young Artist and Chamber Music Competition placing Alternate in the 2009 Chamber Division,
an Honorable Mention in the Young Artist 2008 Division, and a National Finalist in the 2009 Young Artist Division. Mr.
Mallari teaches violin and viola beginners to advancing levels and is Suzuki certified. In addition to working at CMS, Mr.
Mallari is also a faculty member at Immaculata University and has a home studio in West Chester, PA.
2016 CMS STRING FEST Registration Form
The Festival Fee is $30 and includes one ticket to the Prometheus Chamber Orchestra Concert at 7:30pm.
Deadline for Registration is March 20th, 2016. There will be a $10 late registration fee for applicants after
March 15th, 2016. There will be no refunds given for Festival or Registration Fees paid. Participants are
welcome to bring a lunch. Photos or Video taken during the festival may be used on the CMS website and
social media pages. No last names of students will be used.
Please Complete:
Student’s Name: _____________________________________________________Age/Grade: ___________________
Instrument: __________________________________________________________Length of Study:______________
Private Lesson Teacher: ____________________________________________Length of Study:______________
Parents/Guardians: ______________________________________Preferred Phone:________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________________
Email: _________________________________________________________________________________________________
Circle One:
• I am interested in scheduling a solo adjudication: __YES / NO__
Students will be notified of their adjudication time prior to the festival.
Time Preference: No Preference / Morning / Afternoon_
•
I would like to be considered to perform in a Masterclass :
__YES / NO__
Music Selections for Adjudication and/or Master Class
Title____________________________________________ Composer___________________________ Length____Accmp?____
Title_____________________________________________Composer___________________________Length____Acmp?_____
Scale of your choice:___________________________________________________________________________________________
Please Check Type of Payment
____Cash
____Check Made Out to “CMS”
____Credit Card
CC#___________________________________________________________________EXP: ______/________ Vcode:_____________
Signature____________________________________________________________________________ Date_____________________
Please return by March 20th, 2016 with Festival Fee to:
COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL 775 W Main Street Trappe, PA 19426
STRINGS FESTIVAL 2016
SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 2016
Join us for an exciting day of solo
adjudications, Master classes and
technique workshops for violin, viola and
cello students of all ages.
775 W. Main Street, Trappe, PA 19426
610.489.3676 │ [email protected] │ www.cmsmusic.org
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Schedule of Events
10:00am - 2:30pm: Adjudications by appointment with Irene Guerriro or Cassia Harvey
10:00am - 11:00am: Suzuki Overview with Raymond Mallari
10:30am - 12:00pm: Cello Master Class Victoria De La Cruz
11:15am - 12:15pm: Bow Technique Class with Cynthia Campetti
11:45am - 12:45pm: Tim Watts Instrument/Bow Repair Demo
12:00pm - 3:30pm: Mt. Airy Violins Display
1:00pm - 2:00pm: Jeffrey Solow Bach Master class
1:00pm - 2:00pm: Viola for Violinists Class with Raymond Mallari
2:00pm - 3:30pm: Violin/Viola Master Class Joseph Kauffman
4:30pm - 5:30pm: Prometheus Chamber Orchestra Open Rehearsal
Festival Clinicians and Specials Guests:
Victoria De La Cruz, cello
Victoria De La Cruz began her cello studies at age 8 in Dallas, TX, after 3 years of begging for lessons. She moved to
Philadelphia at age 13 to pursue a life of music. At age 17, she entered The Curtis Institute of Music, where she received
her B.M. At Curtis, she studied with Orlando Cole, Lynn Harrell and Peter Wiley. Victoria has performed as a soloist
with numerous orchestras, including the Philadelphia Orchestra, Ocean City Pops, Pottstown Symphony, DePaul
Chamber Orchestra and SMU Conservatory Orchestra. She has also performed extensively as a chamber musician and
orchestral member in cities across America, Puerto Rico, Austria, Germany, Portugal, Spain, South Korea, and
Switzerland. In her spare time, Victoria gardens, collects rocks and invents recipes in her kitchen.
Irene Guerriero, violin
Irene Guerriero has a Bachelor of Music from SUNY Fredonia during which time she studied violin at the Conservatory
of Music in Vienna, Austria, a Masters of Music in violin from Westchester University and additional post graduate
education at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. Mrs. Guerriero has taught Strings and Orchestra grades 3-12 at
Archbishop Prendergast High School, the Norristown Area School District and the Boyertown Area School District. Most
recently she taught Strings, Orchestra, Music Theory, American Musical Theater and the History of Rock and Roll at the
Colonial Area School District in Plymouth Meeting. She has been professionally active as President of the
Pennsylvania/Delaware String Teachers Association (PADESTA), Chairperson of the Educational Advisory Council of
the Philadelphia Orchestra, Chairperson of the Curriculum Committee of the American String Teachers Association
(ASTA) and Co-founder of the Montgomery County Senior High Honors Orchestra. Mrs. Guerriero has performed with
the Pottstown Symphony, Reading Pops Orchestra, and the Coventry Consort String Quartet. She currently freelances in
the Philadelphia area.
Cassia Harvey, cello
Cassia Harvey is a cellist, cello teacher, and writer of cello technique. She began her cello studies at the age of eight with
Lillian Kauffman and continued her studies with Deborah Reeder and Jeffrey Solow. A soloist with the Kennett
Symphony and the Warminster Symphony and first-place winner of the PADESTA, the Concerto Soloists, and CafferataJackson Competitions, Cassia’s performances have been broadcast on Philadelphia’s Channel 57 and New York Public
Television. Recent performances include concerts at Swarthmore College, the Reading Public Museum, the Ethical
Society of Philadelphia, An Die Musik Live, and the German Society of Philadelphia, as well as lecture recitals at
Columbia University and Barnard College. Cassia has performed with her sister, Myanna, as part of the Harvey String
Duo since 1994. She has been performing with the Philmore Ensemble since 2011 and as a member of the Musicalia
Ensemble since 2015. Her recording, The Russian Cello: Rare Treasures from Imperial Russia and the Soviet Union, with
pianist Tim Ribchester, will be released in spring 2016. Cassia Harvey has been teaching cello for over twenty years. Her
students have been accepted into Philadelphia Sinfonia, Philadelphia Youth Orchestra, and Pennsylvania’s District,
Regional, and All-State Orchestras, MENC All-Eastern Orchestra, and the MENC All-National Orchestra. They have been
accepted into the Advanced Study Ensemble Program at Settlement Music School, the Masterworks Festival,
Meadowmount School of Music, and Tanglewood Music Festival. Cassia’s students have won first prizes in the KoreanAmerican Competition, the Lansdowne Symphony Competition, and in both the junior and senior divisions of the TriCounty Competition. They have soloed with the Bux-Mont Chamber Orchestra, the Warminster Symphony, and the
Landsdowne Symphony. Her students have been accepted into schools as music performance majors including Esther
Boyer College of Music, Indiana University School of Music, and the Juilliard School.
Joseph Kauffman, violin
Joseph Kauffman was born in Oakland, California in 1986, and began studying the violin when he was five. He studied with
Yayoi Numazawa of the Philadelphia Orchestra. During the summers, Joseph participated in international music festivals such
as Interlochen, Luzerne, Music in the Mountains, Kinhaven, and Recontres Musicales International des Graves where he
worked with many of the worlds finest musicians and teachers. Joseph graduated from the Pennsylvania State University in
2008 with a BM in Violin Performance, and was honored to receive the Creative Achievement Award given out to one
exceptional student. He studied there with James Lyon and Max Zorin on a music scholarship, and was awarded Jury
Recognition in his first year. Joseph was a winner of the Beene, Kroulik, and Brewster competitions in Pennsylvania, and in
2008, received first prize in the PSU Philharmonic Concerto Competition where he performed the Sibelius Violin Concerto. He
returns to Penn State every summer for the Penn’s Woods Music Festival under the direction of Maestro Gerardo Edelstein.
Joseph founded “Valens” Piano Quartet which earned 2nd Place in the MTNA Chamber Music Competition. Kauffman was
accepted into the class of Professor Eduard Schmieder in 2008 where he began his studies in the master’s degree program at
Temple University. Kauffman has served as concertmaster for many of the Temple Orchestra concerts. Over the summer
Kauffman performed Mozart Concerto #3 with the Wayne Pennsylvania Chamber Orchestra, performed in LA with ipalpiti
soloists international, Taught chamber music at The Music in the Mountains Festival, and his trio premiered a new work for
violin, piano, and horn.
Prometheus Chamber Orchestra
Founded in 2013, Prometheus Chamber Orchestra is a self-conducted and self-managed orchestra in residence at the
historic Church of the Advocate in North Philadelphia. Comprised of 18 musicians, Prometheus seeks to use the selfconducted orchestra to change the way audiences experience orchestra concerts, the relationship of the orchestra to
the community, and the way musicians perceive concert programming and artistic responsibility.
Jeffrey Solow, cello
Cellist Jeffrey Solow’s impassioned and compelling playing has enthralled audiences throughout North America,
Europe, Latin America and Asia as a recitalist, soloist, chamber musician and teacher. Born and raised in Los Angeles, he
studied with the distinguished cellist Gabor Rejto and earned a degree in Philosophy magna cum laude from UCLA while
studying with and then assisting the legendary Gregor Piatigorsky. Mr. Solow’s repertoire encompasses performances
of more than 40 solo works with orchestras including the Los Angeles Philharmonic (also at the Hollywood Bowl), Japan
Philharmonic, Prime Symphony (Korea), VNOB (Hanoi), Seattle Symphony, Milwaukee Symphony, Los Angeles Chamber
Orchestra, and the American Symphony (with whom he also recorded) and he has been guest artist at many national
and international chamber music festivals. He has recorded on the Columbia, New World, ABC, Centaur, Delos, Kleos,
Laurel, Everest, and Telefunken labels and received two Grammy Award nominations. In addition to performing, Mr.
Solow’s editions are published by Breitkopf, IMC, Peters, Latham, Ovation, and Henle Urtext and his articles and reviews
can be found in The Strad, Strings, and American String Teacher magazines. He is editor of the Newsletter of the
Violoncello Society, Inc. of NY, the nation’s second oldest cello society, and serves as VCS president. Recognized as an
authority on healthy and efficient cello playing, Jeffrey Solow is professor of cello at Temple University in Philadelphia.
He is past president of the American String Teachers Association, chair of ASTA’s National Solo Competition, and has
served on their Executive Board.
Timothy Watts, Luthier
Timothy Watts is a luthier (maker and restorer of stringed instruments) who trained in Philadelphia, Pa with Michael
Purcell, formerly of the William Moennig shop. Mr. Watts worked at Purcell Strings for a number of years before
opening his own shop, Watts Stringed Instruments, in Berwyn, Pa. Mr. Watts specializes in the restoration and sale of
fine violins, violas and cellos.
CMS Faculty:
Cynthia Campetti, violin
Ms. Campetti is a former member of the Philadelphia Orchestra, Philadelphia Opera Orchestra, Pennsylvania Ballet
Company and the Concerto Soloists of Philadelphia. A graduate of the Curtis Institute of Music with a degree in violin
performance, Ms. Campetti studied with world-renowned teachers, Ivan Galamian and Jascha Brodsky. For the past 35
years, Ms. Campetti has committed her time to teaching private students in the Philadelphia region. Ms. Campetti is on
staff at Eastern University, Darlington Fine Arts Center and Community Music School. Cindy is a Master Level Faculty
member at CMS.
Eric Coyne, cello
Eric has been an active teacher, performer, and chamber musician in the Philadelphia region since 2001. In addition to
his work at Community Music School since 2002, he has been a faculty member of the Westminster Choir College
Conservatory, the Nelly Berman School of Music, and The Music School of Delaware. He currently teaches music theory
and chamber music at The Music School of Delaware, and has been a Master Faculty member of the Community School
since 2009. From 2002-2005, he was ‘cellist of CMS’s ensemble-in-residence, the Mühlenberg Piano Quartet, and is
currently ‘cellist of the Illustra Trio. Other performing commitments include Symphony in C, Classical Revolution
Philadelphia, and the Murmuration Improvisation Ensemble. He holds a B.M. in Cello Performance from the University
of Iowa, and an M.M. and Performance-Pedagogy Professional Certificate from Temple University. Eric is also a certified
Suzuki instructor. Eric is a Master Level Faculty member at CMS.
Raymond Mallari, violin & viola
Raymond Mallari graduated from West Chester University with a degree in Viola Performance. He continued his
graduate studies at West Chester University in both violin and viola emphasizing pedagogy. His orchestral participation
includes Temple University Symphony Orchestra, West Chester Symphony Orchestra, Lower Merion Symphony,
Pottstown Symphony Orchestra, ChescoPOPS, and Philadelphia National Symphony. Internationally, he had the
pleasure of touring China with the Philadelphia National Symphony 2011—2012. He participated in the 2013
ChamberArt Madrid Music Festival as principal violist, earning a certificate diploma of chamber music. His chamber
music activities includes numerous String Trios, String Quartets, Guitar Quintet, and Piano Quintets. He was a
participant in the MTNA Young Artist and Chamber Music Competition placing Alternate in the 2009 Chamber Division,
an Honorable Mention in the Young Artist 2008 Division, and a National Finalist in the 2009 Young Artist Division. Mr.
Mallari teaches violin and viola beginners to advancing levels and is Suzuki certified. In addition to working at CMS, Mr.
Mallari is also a faculty member at Immaculata University and has a home studio in West Chester, PA.
2016 CMS STRING FEST Registration Form
The Festival Fee is $30 and includes one ticket to the Prometheus Chamber Orchestra Concert at 7:30pm.
Deadline for Registration is March 20th, 2016. There will be a $10 late registration fee for applicants after
March 15th, 2016. There will be no refunds given for Festival or Registration Fees paid. Participants are
welcome to bring a lunch. Photos or Video taken during the festival may be used on the CMS website and
social media pages. No last names of students will be used.
Please Complete:
Student’s Name: _____________________________________________________Age/Grade: ___________________
Instrument: __________________________________________________________Length of Study:______________
Private Lesson Teacher: ____________________________________________Length of Study:______________
Parents/Guardians: ______________________________________Preferred Phone:________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________________
Email: _________________________________________________________________________________________________
Circle One:
• I am interested in scheduling a solo adjudication: __YES / NO__
Students will be notified of their adjudication time prior to the festival.
Time Preference: No Preference / Morning / Afternoon_
•
I would like to be considered to perform in a Masterclass :
__YES / NO__
Music Selections for Adjudication and/or Master Class
Title____________________________________________ Composer___________________________ Length____Accmp?____
Title_____________________________________________Composer___________________________Length____Acmp?_____
Scale of your choice:___________________________________________________________________________________________
Please Check Type of Payment
____Cash
____Check Made Out to “CMS”
____Credit Card
CC#___________________________________________________________________EXP: ______/________ Vcode:_____________
Signature____________________________________________________________________________ Date_____________________
Please return by March 20th, 2016 with Festival Fee to:
COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL 775 W Main Street Trappe, PA 19426
STRINGS FESTIVAL 2016
SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 2016
Join us for an exciting day of solo
adjudications, Master classes and
technique workshops for violin, viola and
cello students of all ages.
775 W. Main Street, Trappe, PA 19426
610.489.3676 │ [email protected] │ www.cmsmusic.org
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Schedule of Events
10:00am - 2:30pm: Adjudications by appointment with Irene Guerriro or Cassia Harvey
10:00am - 11:00am: Suzuki Overview with Raymond Mallari
10:30am - 12:00pm: Cello Master Class Victoria De La Cruz
11:15am - 12:15pm: Bow Technique Class with Cynthia Campetti
11:45am - 12:45pm: Tim Watts Instrument/Bow Repair Demo
12:00pm - 3:30pm: Mt. Airy Violins Display
1:00pm - 2:00pm: Jeffrey Solow Bach Master class
1:00pm - 2:00pm: Viola for Violinists Class with Raymond Mallari
2:00pm - 3:30pm: Violin/Viola Master Class Joseph Kauffman
4:30pm - 5:30pm: Prometheus Chamber Orchestra Open Rehearsal
Festival Clinicians and Specials Guests:
Victoria De La Cruz, cello
Victoria De La Cruz began her cello studies at age 8 in Dallas, TX, after 3 years of begging for lessons. She moved to
Philadelphia at age 13 to pursue a life of music. At age 17, she entered The Curtis Institute of Music, where she received
her B.M. At Curtis, she studied with Orlando Cole, Lynn Harrell and Peter Wiley. Victoria has performed as a soloist
with numerous orchestras, including the Philadelphia Orchestra, Ocean City Pops, Pottstown Symphony, DePaul
Chamber Orchestra and SMU Conservatory Orchestra. She has also performed extensively as a chamber musician and
orchestral member in cities across America, Puerto Rico, Austria, Germany, Portugal, Spain, South Korea, and
Switzerland. In her spare time, Victoria gardens, collects rocks and invents recipes in her kitchen.
Irene Guerriero, violin
Irene Guerriero has a Bachelor of Music from SUNY Fredonia during which time she studied violin at the Conservatory
of Music in Vienna, Austria, a Masters of Music in violin from Westchester University and additional post graduate
education at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. Mrs. Guerriero has taught Strings and Orchestra grades 3-12 at
Archbishop Prendergast High School, the Norristown Area School District and the Boyertown Area School District. Most
recently she taught Strings, Orchestra, Music Theory, American Musical Theater and the History of Rock and Roll at the
Colonial Area School District in Plymouth Meeting. She has been professionally active as President of the
Pennsylvania/Delaware String Teachers Association (PADESTA), Chairperson of the Educational Advisory Council of
the Philadelphia Orchestra, Chairperson of the Curriculum Committee of the American String Teachers Association
(ASTA) and Co-founder of the Montgomery County Senior High Honors Orchestra. Mrs. Guerriero has performed with
the Pottstown Symphony, Reading Pops Orchestra, and the Coventry Consort String Quartet. She currently freelances in
the Philadelphia area.
Cassia Harvey, cello
Cassia Harvey is a cellist, cello teacher, and writer of cello technique. She began her cello studies at the age of eight with
Lillian Kauffman and continued her studies with Deborah Reeder and Jeffrey Solow. A soloist with the Kennett
Symphony and the Warminster Symphony and first-place winner of the PADESTA, the Concerto Soloists, and CafferataJackson Competitions, Cassia’s performances have been broadcast on Philadelphia’s Channel 57 and New York Public
Television. Recent performances include concerts at Swarthmore College, the Reading Public Museum, the Ethical
Society of Philadelphia, An Die Musik Live, and the German Society of Philadelphia, as well as lecture recitals at
Columbia University and Barnard College. Cassia has performed with her sister, Myanna, as part of the Harvey String
Duo since 1994. She has been performing with the Philmore Ensemble since 2011 and as a member of the Musicalia
Ensemble since 2015. Her recording, The Russian Cello: Rare Treasures from Imperial Russia and the Soviet Union, with
pianist Tim Ribchester, will be released in spring 2016. Cassia Harvey has been teaching cello for over twenty years. Her
students have been accepted into Philadelphia Sinfonia, Philadelphia Youth Orchestra, and Pennsylvania’s District,
Regional, and All-State Orchestras, MENC All-Eastern Orchestra, and the MENC All-National Orchestra. They have been
accepted into the Advanced Study Ensemble Program at Settlement Music School, the Masterworks Festival,
Meadowmount School of Music, and Tanglewood Music Festival. Cassia’s students have won first prizes in the KoreanAmerican Competition, the Lansdowne Symphony Competition, and in both the junior and senior divisions of the TriCounty Competition. They have soloed with the Bux-Mont Chamber Orchestra, the Warminster Symphony, and the
Landsdowne Symphony. Her students have been accepted into schools as music performance majors including Esther
Boyer College of Music, Indiana University School of Music, and the Juilliard School.
Joseph Kauffman, violin
Joseph Kauffman was born in Oakland, California in 1986, and began studying the violin when he was five. He studied with
Yayoi Numazawa of the Philadelphia Orchestra. During the summers, Joseph participated in international music festivals such
as Interlochen, Luzerne, Music in the Mountains, Kinhaven, and Recontres Musicales International des Graves where he
worked with many of the worlds finest musicians and teachers. Joseph graduated from the Pennsylvania State University in
2008 with a BM in Violin Performance, and was honored to receive the Creative Achievement Award given out to one
exceptional student. He studied there with James Lyon and Max Zorin on a music scholarship, and was awarded Jury
Recognition in his first year. Joseph was a winner of the Beene, Kroulik, and Brewster competitions in Pennsylvania, and in
2008, received first prize in the PSU Philharmonic Concerto Competition where he performed the Sibelius Violin Concerto. He
returns to Penn State every summer for the Penn’s Woods Music Festival under the direction of Maestro Gerardo Edelstein.
Joseph founded “Valens” Piano Quartet which earned 2nd Place in the MTNA Chamber Music Competition. Kauffman was
accepted into the class of Professor Eduard Schmieder in 2008 where he began his studies in the master’s degree program at
Temple University. Kauffman has served as concertmaster for many of the Temple Orchestra concerts. Over the summer
Kauffman performed Mozart Concerto #3 with the Wayne Pennsylvania Chamber Orchestra, performed in LA with ipalpiti
soloists international, Taught chamber music at The Music in the Mountains Festival, and his trio premiered a new work for
violin, piano, and horn.
Prometheus Chamber Orchestra
Founded in 2013, Prometheus Chamber Orchestra is a self-conducted and self-managed orchestra in residence at the
historic Church of the Advocate in North Philadelphia. Comprised of 18 musicians, Prometheus seeks to use the selfconducted orchestra to change the way audiences experience orchestra concerts, the relationship of the orchestra to
the community, and the way musicians perceive concert programming and artistic responsibility.
Jeffrey Solow, cello
Cellist Jeffrey Solow’s impassioned and compelling playing has enthralled audiences throughout North America,
Europe, Latin America and Asia as a recitalist, soloist, chamber musician and teacher. Born and raised in Los Angeles, he
studied with the distinguished cellist Gabor Rejto and earned a degree in Philosophy magna cum laude from UCLA while
studying with and then assisting the legendary Gregor Piatigorsky. Mr. Solow’s repertoire encompasses performances
of more than 40 solo works with orchestras including the Los Angeles Philharmonic (also at the Hollywood Bowl), Japan
Philharmonic, Prime Symphony (Korea), VNOB (Hanoi), Seattle Symphony, Milwaukee Symphony, Los Angeles Chamber
Orchestra, and the American Symphony (with whom he also recorded) and he has been guest artist at many national
and international chamber music festivals. He has recorded on the Columbia, New World, ABC, Centaur, Delos, Kleos,
Laurel, Everest, and Telefunken labels and received two Grammy Award nominations. In addition to performing, Mr.
Solow’s editions are published by Breitkopf, IMC, Peters, Latham, Ovation, and Henle Urtext and his articles and reviews
can be found in The Strad, Strings, and American String Teacher magazines. He is editor of the Newsletter of the
Violoncello Society, Inc. of NY, the nation’s second oldest cello society, and serves as VCS president. Recognized as an
authority on healthy and efficient cello playing, Jeffrey Solow is professor of cello at Temple University in Philadelphia.
He is past president of the American String Teachers Association, chair of ASTA’s National Solo Competition, and has
served on their Executive Board.
Timothy Watts, Luthier
Timothy Watts is a luthier (maker and restorer of stringed instruments) who trained in Philadelphia, Pa with Michael
Purcell, formerly of the William Moennig shop. Mr. Watts worked at Purcell Strings for a number of years before
opening his own shop, Watts Stringed Instruments, in Berwyn, Pa. Mr. Watts specializes in the restoration and sale of
fine violins, violas and cellos.
CMS Faculty:
Cynthia Campetti, violin
Ms. Campetti is a former member of the Philadelphia Orchestra, Philadelphia Opera Orchestra, Pennsylvania Ballet
Company and the Concerto Soloists of Philadelphia. A graduate of the Curtis Institute of Music with a degree in violin
performance, Ms. Campetti studied with world-renowned teachers, Ivan Galamian and Jascha Brodsky. For the past 35
years, Ms. Campetti has committed her time to teaching private students in the Philadelphia region. Ms. Campetti is on
staff at Eastern University, Darlington Fine Arts Center and Community Music School. Cindy is a Master Level Faculty
member at CMS.
Eric Coyne, cello
Eric has been an active teacher, performer, and chamber musician in the Philadelphia region since 2001. In addition to
his work at Community Music School since 2002, he has been a faculty member of the Westminster Choir College
Conservatory, the Nelly Berman School of Music, and The Music School of Delaware. He currently teaches music theory
and chamber music at The Music School of Delaware, and has been a Master Faculty member of the Community School
since 2009. From 2002-2005, he was ‘cellist of CMS’s ensemble-in-residence, the Mühlenberg Piano Quartet, and is
currently ‘cellist of the Illustra Trio. Other performing commitments include Symphony in C, Classical Revolution
Philadelphia, and the Murmuration Improvisation Ensemble. He holds a B.M. in Cello Performance from the University
of Iowa, and an M.M. and Performance-Pedagogy Professional Certificate from Temple University. Eric is also a certified
Suzuki instructor. Eric is a Master Level Faculty member at CMS.
Raymond Mallari, violin & viola
Raymond Mallari graduated from West Chester University with a degree in Viola Performance. He continued his
graduate studies at West Chester University in both violin and viola emphasizing pedagogy. His orchestral participation
includes Temple University Symphony Orchestra, West Chester Symphony Orchestra, Lower Merion Symphony,
Pottstown Symphony Orchestra, ChescoPOPS, and Philadelphia National Symphony. Internationally, he had the
pleasure of touring China with the Philadelphia National Symphony 2011—2012. He participated in the 2013
ChamberArt Madrid Music Festival as principal violist, earning a certificate diploma of chamber music. His chamber
music activities includes numerous String Trios, String Quartets, Guitar Quintet, and Piano Quintets. He was a
participant in the MTNA Young Artist and Chamber Music Competition placing Alternate in the 2009 Chamber Division,
an Honorable Mention in the Young Artist 2008 Division, and a National Finalist in the 2009 Young Artist Division. Mr.
Mallari teaches violin and viola beginners to advancing levels and is Suzuki certified. In addition to working at CMS, Mr.
Mallari is also a faculty member at Immaculata University and has a home studio in West Chester, PA.
2016 CMS STRING FEST Registration Form
The Festival Fee is $30 and includes one ticket to the Prometheus Chamber Orchestra Concert at 7:30pm.
Deadline for Registration is March 20th, 2016. There will be a $10 late registration fee for applicants after
March 15th, 2016. There will be no refunds given for Festival or Registration Fees paid. Participants are
welcome to bring a lunch. Photos or Video taken during the festival may be used on the CMS website and
social media pages. No last names of students will be used.
Please Complete:
Student’s Name: _____________________________________________________Age/Grade: ___________________
Instrument: __________________________________________________________Length of Study:______________
Private Lesson Teacher: ____________________________________________Length of Study:______________
Parents/Guardians: ______________________________________Preferred Phone:________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________________
Email: _________________________________________________________________________________________________
Circle One:
• I am interested in scheduling a solo adjudication: __YES / NO__
Students will be notified of their adjudication time prior to the festival.
Time Preference: No Preference / Morning / Afternoon_
•
I would like to be considered to perform in a Masterclass :
__YES / NO__
Music Selections for Adjudication and/or Master Class
Title____________________________________________ Composer___________________________ Length____Accmp?____
Title_____________________________________________Composer___________________________Length____Acmp?_____
Scale of your choice:___________________________________________________________________________________________
Please Check Type of Payment
____Cash
____Check Made Out to “CMS”
____Credit Card
CC#___________________________________________________________________EXP: ______/________ Vcode:_____________
Signature____________________________________________________________________________ Date_____________________
Please return by March 20th, 2016 with Festival Fee to:
COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL 775 W Main Street Trappe, PA 19426
STRINGS FESTIVAL 2016
SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 2016
Join us for an exciting day of solo
adjudications, Master classes and
technique workshops for violin, viola and
cello students of all ages.
775 W. Main Street, Trappe, PA 19426
610.489.3676 │ [email protected] │ www.cmsmusic.org
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Schedule of Events
10:00am - 2:30pm: Adjudications by appointment with Irene Guerriro or Cassia Harvey
10:00am - 11:00am: Suzuki Overview with Raymond Mallari
10:30am - 12:00pm: Cello Master Class Victoria De La Cruz
11:15am - 12:15pm: Bow Technique Class with Cynthia Campetti
11:45am - 12:45pm: Tim Watts Instrument/Bow Repair Demo
12:00pm - 3:30pm: Mt. Airy Violins Display
1:00pm - 2:00pm: Jeffrey Solow Bach Master class
1:00pm - 2:00pm: Viola for Violinists Class with Raymond Mallari
2:00pm - 3:30pm: Violin/Viola Master Class Joseph Kauffman
4:30pm - 5:30pm: Prometheus Chamber Orchestra Open Rehearsal
Festival Clinicians and Specials Guests:
Victoria De La Cruz, cello
Victoria De La Cruz began her cello studies at age 8 in Dallas, TX, after 3 years of begging for lessons. She moved to
Philadelphia at age 13 to pursue a life of music. At age 17, she entered The Curtis Institute of Music, where she received
her B.M. At Curtis, she studied with Orlando Cole, Lynn Harrell and Peter Wiley. Victoria has performed as a soloist
with numerous orchestras, including the Philadelphia Orchestra, Ocean City Pops, Pottstown Symphony, DePaul
Chamber Orchestra and SMU Conservatory Orchestra. She has also performed extensively as a chamber musician and
orchestral member in cities across America, Puerto Rico, Austria, Germany, Portugal, Spain, South Korea, and
Switzerland. In her spare time, Victoria gardens, collects rocks and invents recipes in her kitchen.
Irene Guerriero, violin
Irene Guerriero has a Bachelor of Music from SUNY Fredonia during which time she studied violin at the Conservatory
of Music in Vienna, Austria, a Masters of Music in violin from Westchester University and additional post graduate
education at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. Mrs. Guerriero has taught Strings and Orchestra grades 3-12 at
Archbishop Prendergast High School, the Norristown Area School District and the Boyertown Area School District. Most
recently she taught Strings, Orchestra, Music Theory, American Musical Theater and the History of Rock and Roll at the
Colonial Area School District in Plymouth Meeting. She has been professionally active as President of the
Pennsylvania/Delaware String Teachers Association (PADESTA), Chairperson of the Educational Advisory Council of
the Philadelphia Orchestra, Chairperson of the Curriculum Committee of the American String Teachers Association
(ASTA) and Co-founder of the Montgomery County Senior High Honors Orchestra. Mrs. Guerriero has performed with
the Pottstown Symphony, Reading Pops Orchestra, and the Coventry Consort String Quartet. She currently freelances in
the Philadelphia area.
Cassia Harvey, cello
Cassia Harvey is a cellist, cello teacher, and writer of cello technique. She began her cello studies at the age of eight with
Lillian Kauffman and continued her studies with Deborah Reeder and Jeffrey Solow. A soloist with the Kennett
Symphony and the Warminster Symphony and first-place winner of the PADESTA, the Concerto Soloists, and CafferataJackson Competitions, Cassia’s performances have been broadcast on Philadelphia’s Channel 57 and New York Public
Television. Recent performances include concerts at Swarthmore College, the Reading Public Museum, the Ethical
Society of Philadelphia, An Die Musik Live, and the German Society of Philadelphia, as well as lecture recitals at
Columbia University and Barnard College. Cassia has performed with her sister, Myanna, as part of the Harvey String
Duo since 1994. She has been performing with the Philmore Ensemble since 2011 and as a member of the Musicalia
Ensemble since 2015. Her recording, The Russian Cello: Rare Treasures from Imperial Russia and the Soviet Union, with
pianist Tim Ribchester, will be released in spring 2016. Cassia Harvey has been teaching cello for over twenty years. Her
students have been accepted into Philadelphia Sinfonia, Philadelphia Youth Orchestra, and Pennsylvania’s District,
Regional, and All-State Orchestras, MENC All-Eastern Orchestra, and the MENC All-National Orchestra. They have been
accepted into the Advanced Study Ensemble Program at Settlement Music School, the Masterworks Festival,
Meadowmount School of Music, and Tanglewood Music Festival. Cassia’s students have won first prizes in the KoreanAmerican Competition, the Lansdowne Symphony Competition, and in both the junior and senior divisions of the TriCounty Competition. They have soloed with the Bux-Mont Chamber Orchestra, the Warminster Symphony, and the
Landsdowne Symphony. Her students have been accepted into schools as music performance majors including Esther
Boyer College of Music, Indiana University School of Music, and the Juilliard School.
Joseph Kauffman, violin
Joseph Kauffman was born in Oakland, California in 1986, and began studying the violin when he was five. He studied with
Yayoi Numazawa of the Philadelphia Orchestra. During the summers, Joseph participated in international music festivals such
as Interlochen, Luzerne, Music in the Mountains, Kinhaven, and Recontres Musicales International des Graves where he
worked with many of the worlds finest musicians and teachers. Joseph graduated from the Pennsylvania State University in
2008 with a BM in Violin Performance, and was honored to receive the Creative Achievement Award given out to one
exceptional student. He studied there with James Lyon and Max Zorin on a music scholarship, and was awarded Jury
Recognition in his first year. Joseph was a winner of the Beene, Kroulik, and Brewster competitions in Pennsylvania, and in
2008, received first prize in the PSU Philharmonic Concerto Competition where he performed the Sibelius Violin Concerto. He
returns to Penn State every summer for the Penn’s Woods Music Festival under the direction of Maestro Gerardo Edelstein.
Joseph founded “Valens” Piano Quartet which earned 2nd Place in the MTNA Chamber Music Competition. Kauffman was
accepted into the class of Professor Eduard Schmieder in 2008 where he began his studies in the master’s degree program at
Temple University. Kauffman has served as concertmaster for many of the Temple Orchestra concerts. Over the summer
Kauffman performed Mozart Concerto #3 with the Wayne Pennsylvania Chamber Orchestra, performed in LA with ipalpiti
soloists international, Taught chamber music at The Music in the Mountains Festival, and his trio premiered a new work for
violin, piano, and horn.
Prometheus Chamber Orchestra
Founded in 2013, Prometheus Chamber Orchestra is a self-conducted and self-managed orchestra in residence at the
historic Church of the Advocate in North Philadelphia. Comprised of 18 musicians, Prometheus seeks to use the selfconducted orchestra to change the way audiences experience orchestra concerts, the relationship of the orchestra to
the community, and the way musicians perceive concert programming and artistic responsibility.
Jeffrey Solow, cello
Cellist Jeffrey Solow’s impassioned and compelling playing has enthralled audiences throughout North America,
Europe, Latin America and Asia as a recitalist, soloist, chamber musician and teacher. Born and raised in Los Angeles, he
studied with the distinguished cellist Gabor Rejto and earned a degree in Philosophy magna cum laude from UCLA while
studying with and then assisting the legendary Gregor Piatigorsky. Mr. Solow’s repertoire encompasses performances
of more than 40 solo works with orchestras including the Los Angeles Philharmonic (also at the Hollywood Bowl), Japan
Philharmonic, Prime Symphony (Korea), VNOB (Hanoi), Seattle Symphony, Milwaukee Symphony, Los Angeles Chamber
Orchestra, and the American Symphony (with whom he also recorded) and he has been guest artist at many national
and international chamber music festivals. He has recorded on the Columbia, New World, ABC, Centaur, Delos, Kleos,
Laurel, Everest, and Telefunken labels and received two Grammy Award nominations. In addition to performing, Mr.
Solow’s editions are published by Breitkopf, IMC, Peters, Latham, Ovation, and Henle Urtext and his articles and reviews
can be found in The Strad, Strings, and American String Teacher magazines. He is editor of the Newsletter of the
Violoncello Society, Inc. of NY, the nation’s second oldest cello society, and serves as VCS president. Recognized as an
authority on healthy and efficient cello playing, Jeffrey Solow is professor of cello at Temple University in Philadelphia.
He is past president of the American String Teachers Association, chair of ASTA’s National Solo Competition, and has
served on their Executive Board.
Timothy Watts, Luthier
Timothy Watts is a luthier (maker and restorer of stringed instruments) who trained in Philadelphia, Pa with Michael
Purcell, formerly of the William Moennig shop. Mr. Watts worked at Purcell Strings for a number of years before
opening his own shop, Watts Stringed Instruments, in Berwyn, Pa. Mr. Watts specializes in the restoration and sale of
fine violins, violas and cellos.
CMS Faculty:
Cynthia Campetti, violin
Ms. Campetti is a former member of the Philadelphia Orchestra, Philadelphia Opera Orchestra, Pennsylvania Ballet
Company and the Concerto Soloists of Philadelphia. A graduate of the Curtis Institute of Music with a degree in violin
performance, Ms. Campetti studied with world-renowned teachers, Ivan Galamian and Jascha Brodsky. For the past 35
years, Ms. Campetti has committed her time to teaching private students in the Philadelphia region. Ms. Campetti is on
staff at Eastern University, Darlington Fine Arts Center and Community Music School. Cindy is a Master Level Faculty
member at CMS.
Eric Coyne, cello
Eric has been an active teacher, performer, and chamber musician in the Philadelphia region since 2001. In addition to
his work at Community Music School since 2002, he has been a faculty member of the Westminster Choir College
Conservatory, the Nelly Berman School of Music, and The Music School of Delaware. He currently teaches music theory
and chamber music at The Music School of Delaware, and has been a Master Faculty member of the Community School
since 2009. From 2002-2005, he was ‘cellist of CMS’s ensemble-in-residence, the Mühlenberg Piano Quartet, and is
currently ‘cellist of the Illustra Trio. Other performing commitments include Symphony in C, Classical Revolution
Philadelphia, and the Murmuration Improvisation Ensemble. He holds a B.M. in Cello Performance from the University
of Iowa, and an M.M. and Performance-Pedagogy Professional Certificate from Temple University. Eric is also a certified
Suzuki instructor. Eric is a Master Level Faculty member at CMS.
Raymond Mallari, violin & viola
Raymond Mallari graduated from West Chester University with a degree in Viola Performance. He continued his
graduate studies at West Chester University in both violin and viola emphasizing pedagogy. His orchestral participation
includes Temple University Symphony Orchestra, West Chester Symphony Orchestra, Lower Merion Symphony,
Pottstown Symphony Orchestra, ChescoPOPS, and Philadelphia National Symphony. Internationally, he had the
pleasure of touring China with the Philadelphia National Symphony 2011—2012. He participated in the 2013
ChamberArt Madrid Music Festival as principal violist, earning a certificate diploma of chamber music. His chamber
music activities includes numerous String Trios, String Quartets, Guitar Quintet, and Piano Quintets. He was a
participant in the MTNA Young Artist and Chamber Music Competition placing Alternate in the 2009 Chamber Division,
an Honorable Mention in the Young Artist 2008 Division, and a National Finalist in the 2009 Young Artist Division. Mr.
Mallari teaches violin and viola beginners to advancing levels and is Suzuki certified. In addition to working at CMS, Mr.
Mallari is also a faculty member at Immaculata University and has a home studio in West Chester, PA.
2016 CMS STRING FEST Registration Form
The Festival Fee is $30 and includes one ticket to the Prometheus Chamber Orchestra Concert at 7:30pm.
Deadline for Registration is March 20th, 2016. There will be a $10 late registration fee for applicants after
March 15th, 2016. There will be no refunds given for Festival or Registration Fees paid. Participants are
welcome to bring a lunch. Photos or Video taken during the festival may be used on the CMS website and
social media pages. No last names of students will be used.
Please Complete:
Student’s Name: _____________________________________________________Age/Grade: ___________________
Instrument: __________________________________________________________Length of Study:______________
Private Lesson Teacher: ____________________________________________Length of Study:______________
Parents/Guardians: ______________________________________Preferred Phone:________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________________
Email: _________________________________________________________________________________________________
Circle One:
• I am interested in scheduling a solo adjudication: __YES / NO__
Students will be notified of their adjudication time prior to the festival.
Time Preference: No Preference / Morning / Afternoon_
•
I would like to be considered to perform in a Masterclass :
__YES / NO__
Music Selections for Adjudication and/or Master Class
Title____________________________________________ Composer___________________________ Length____Accmp?____
Title_____________________________________________Composer___________________________Length____Acmp?_____
Scale of your choice:___________________________________________________________________________________________
Please Check Type of Payment
____Cash
____Check Made Out to “CMS”
____Credit Card
CC#___________________________________________________________________EXP: ______/________ Vcode:_____________
Signature____________________________________________________________________________ Date_____________________
Please return by March 20th, 2016 with Festival Fee to:
COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL 775 W Main Street Trappe, PA 19426
STRINGS FESTIVAL 2016
SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 2016
Join us for an exciting day of solo
adjudications, Master classes and
technique workshops for violin, viola and
cello students of all ages.
775 W. Main Street, Trappe, PA 19426
610.489.3676 │ [email protected] │ www.cmsmusic.org
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Schedule of Events
10:00am - 2:30pm: Adjudications by appointment with Irene Guerriro or Cassia Harvey
10:00am - 11:00am: Suzuki Overview with Raymond Mallari
10:30am - 12:00pm: Cello Master Class Victoria De La Cruz
11:15am - 12:15pm: Bow Technique Class with Cynthia Campetti
11:45am - 12:45pm: Tim Watts Instrument/Bow Repair Demo
12:00pm - 3:30pm: Mt. Airy Violins Display
1:00pm - 2:00pm: Jeffrey Solow Bach Master class
1:00pm - 2:00pm: Viola for Violinists Class with Raymond Mallari
2:00pm - 3:30pm: Violin/Viola Master Class Joseph Kauffman
4:30pm - 5:30pm: Prometheus Chamber Orchestra Open Rehearsal
Festival Clinicians and Specials Guests:
Victoria De La Cruz, cello
Victoria De La Cruz began her cello studies at age 8 in Dallas, TX, after 3 years of begging for lessons. She moved to
Philadelphia at age 13 to pursue a life of music. At age 17, she entered The Curtis Institute of Music, where she received
her B.M. At Curtis, she studied with Orlando Cole, Lynn Harrell and Peter Wiley. Victoria has performed as a soloist
with numerous orchestras, including the Philadelphia Orchestra, Ocean City Pops, Pottstown Symphony, DePaul
Chamber Orchestra and SMU Conservatory Orchestra. She has also performed extensively as a chamber musician and
orchestral member in cities across America, Puerto Rico, Austria, Germany, Portugal, Spain, South Korea, and
Switzerland. In her spare time, Victoria gardens, collects rocks and invents recipes in her kitchen.
Irene Guerriero, violin
Irene Guerriero has a Bachelor of Music from SUNY Fredonia during which time she studied violin at the Conservatory
of Music in Vienna, Austria, a Masters of Music in violin from Westchester University and additional post graduate
education at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. Mrs. Guerriero has taught Strings and Orchestra grades 3-12 at
Archbishop Prendergast High School, the Norristown Area School District and the Boyertown Area School District. Most
recently she taught Strings, Orchestra, Music Theory, American Musical Theater and the History of Rock and Roll at the
Colonial Area School District in Plymouth Meeting. She has been professionally active as President of the
Pennsylvania/Delaware String Teachers Association (PADESTA), Chairperson of the Educational Advisory Council of
the Philadelphia Orchestra, Chairperson of the Curriculum Committee of the American String Teachers Association
(ASTA) and Co-founder of the Montgomery County Senior High Honors Orchestra. Mrs. Guerriero has performed with
the Pottstown Symphony, Reading Pops Orchestra, and the Coventry Consort String Quartet. She currently freelances in
the Philadelphia area.
Cassia Harvey, cello
Cassia Harvey is a cellist, cello teacher, and writer of cello technique. She began her cello studies at the age of eight with
Lillian Kauffman and continued her studies with Deborah Reeder and Jeffrey Solow. A soloist with the Kennett
Symphony and the Warminster Symphony and first-place winner of the PADESTA, the Concerto Soloists, and CafferataJackson Competitions, Cassia’s performances have been broadcast on Philadelphia’s Channel 57 and New York Public
Television. Recent performances include concerts at Swarthmore College, the Reading Public Museum, the Ethical
Society of Philadelphia, An Die Musik Live, and the German Society of Philadelphia, as well as lecture recitals at
Columbia University and Barnard College. Cassia has performed with her sister, Myanna, as part of the Harvey String
Duo since 1994. She has been performing with the Philmore Ensemble since 2011 and as a member of the Musicalia
Ensemble since 2015. Her recording, The Russian Cello: Rare Treasures from Imperial Russia and the Soviet Union, with
pianist Tim Ribchester, will be released in spring 2016. Cassia Harvey has been teaching cello for over twenty years. Her
students have been accepted into Philadelphia Sinfonia, Philadelphia Youth Orchestra, and Pennsylvania’s District,
Regional, and All-State Orchestras, MENC All-Eastern Orchestra, and the MENC All-National Orchestra. They have been
accepted into the Advanced Study Ensemble Program at Settlement Music School, the Masterworks Festival,
Meadowmount School of Music, and Tanglewood Music Festival. Cassia’s students have won first prizes in the KoreanAmerican Competition, the Lansdowne Symphony Competition, and in both the junior and senior divisions of the TriCounty Competition. They have soloed with the Bux-Mont Chamber Orchestra, the Warminster Symphony, and the
Landsdowne Symphony. Her students have been accepted into schools as music performance majors including Esther
Boyer College of Music, Indiana University School of Music, and the Juilliard School.
Joseph Kauffman, violin
Joseph Kauffman was born in Oakland, California in 1986, and began studying the violin when he was five. He studied with
Yayoi Numazawa of the Philadelphia Orchestra. During the summers, Joseph participated in international music festivals such
as Interlochen, Luzerne, Music in the Mountains, Kinhaven, and Recontres Musicales International des Graves where he
worked with many of the worlds finest musicians and teachers. Joseph graduated from the Pennsylvania State University in
2008 with a BM in Violin Performance, and was honored to receive the Creative Achievement Award given out to one
exceptional student. He studied there with James Lyon and Max Zorin on a music scholarship, and was awarded Jury
Recognition in his first year. Joseph was a winner of the Beene, Kroulik, and Brewster competitions in Pennsylvania, and in
2008, received first prize in the PSU Philharmonic Concerto Competition where he performed the Sibelius Violin Concerto. He
returns to Penn State every summer for the Penn’s Woods Music Festival under the direction of Maestro Gerardo Edelstein.
Joseph founded “Valens” Piano Quartet which earned 2nd Place in the MTNA Chamber Music Competition. Kauffman was
accepted into the class of Professor Eduard Schmieder in 2008 where he began his studies in the master’s degree program at
Temple University. Kauffman has served as concertmaster for many of the Temple Orchestra concerts. Over the summer
Kauffman performed Mozart Concerto #3 with the Wayne Pennsylvania Chamber Orchestra, performed in LA with ipalpiti
soloists international, Taught chamber music at The Music in the Mountains Festival, and his trio premiered a new work for
violin, piano, and horn.
Prometheus Chamber Orchestra
Founded in 2013, Prometheus Chamber Orchestra is a self-conducted and self-managed orchestra in residence at the
historic Church of the Advocate in North Philadelphia. Comprised of 18 musicians, Prometheus seeks to use the selfconducted orchestra to change the way audiences experience orchestra concerts, the relationship of the orchestra to
the community, and the way musicians perceive concert programming and artistic responsibility.
Jeffrey Solow, cello
Cellist Jeffrey Solow’s impassioned and compelling playing has enthralled audiences throughout North America,
Europe, Latin America and Asia as a recitalist, soloist, chamber musician and teacher. Born and raised in Los Angeles, he
studied with the distinguished cellist Gabor Rejto and earned a degree in Philosophy magna cum laude from UCLA while
studying with and then assisting the legendary Gregor Piatigorsky. Mr. Solow’s repertoire encompasses performances
of more than 40 solo works with orchestras including the Los Angeles Philharmonic (also at the Hollywood Bowl), Japan
Philharmonic, Prime Symphony (Korea), VNOB (Hanoi), Seattle Symphony, Milwaukee Symphony, Los Angeles Chamber
Orchestra, and the American Symphony (with whom he also recorded) and he has been guest artist at many national
and international chamber music festivals. He has recorded on the Columbia, New World, ABC, Centaur, Delos, Kleos,
Laurel, Everest, and Telefunken labels and received two Grammy Award nominations. In addition to performing, Mr.
Solow’s editions are published by Breitkopf, IMC, Peters, Latham, Ovation, and Henle Urtext and his articles and reviews
can be found in The Strad, Strings, and American String Teacher magazines. He is editor of the Newsletter of the
Violoncello Society, Inc. of NY, the nation’s second oldest cello society, and serves as VCS president. Recognized as an
authority on healthy and efficient cello playing, Jeffrey Solow is professor of cello at Temple University in Philadelphia.
He is past president of the American String Teachers Association, chair of ASTA’s National Solo Competition, and has
served on their Executive Board.
Timothy Watts, Luthier
Timothy Watts is a luthier (maker and restorer of stringed instruments) who trained in Philadelphia, Pa with Michael
Purcell, formerly of the William Moennig shop. Mr. Watts worked at Purcell Strings for a number of years before
opening his own shop, Watts Stringed Instruments, in Berwyn, Pa. Mr. Watts specializes in the restoration and sale of
fine violins, violas and cellos.
CMS Faculty:
Cynthia Campetti, violin
Ms. Campetti is a former member of the Philadelphia Orchestra, Philadelphia Opera Orchestra, Pennsylvania Ballet
Company and the Concerto Soloists of Philadelphia. A graduate of the Curtis Institute of Music with a degree in violin
performance, Ms. Campetti studied with world-renowned teachers, Ivan Galamian and Jascha Brodsky. For the past 35
years, Ms. Campetti has committed her time to teaching private students in the Philadelphia region. Ms. Campetti is on
staff at Eastern University, Darlington Fine Arts Center and Community Music School. Cindy is a Master Level Faculty
member at CMS.
Eric Coyne, cello
Eric has been an active teacher, performer, and chamber musician in the Philadelphia region since 2001. In addition to
his work at Community Music School since 2002, he has been a faculty member of the Westminster Choir College
Conservatory, the Nelly Berman School of Music, and The Music School of Delaware. He currently teaches music theory
and chamber music at The Music School of Delaware, and has been a Master Faculty member of the Community School
since 2009. From 2002-2005, he was ‘cellist of CMS’s ensemble-in-residence, the Mühlenberg Piano Quartet, and is
currently ‘cellist of the Illustra Trio. Other performing commitments include Symphony in C, Classical Revolution
Philadelphia, and the Murmuration Improvisation Ensemble. He holds a B.M. in Cello Performance from the University
of Iowa, and an M.M. and Performance-Pedagogy Professional Certificate from Temple University. Eric is also a certified
Suzuki instructor. Eric is a Master Level Faculty member at CMS.
Raymond Mallari, violin & viola
Raymond Mallari graduated from West Chester University with a degree in Viola Performance. He continued his
graduate studies at West Chester University in both violin and viola emphasizing pedagogy. His orchestral participation
includes Temple University Symphony Orchestra, West Chester Symphony Orchestra, Lower Merion Symphony,
Pottstown Symphony Orchestra, ChescoPOPS, and Philadelphia National Symphony. Internationally, he had the
pleasure of touring China with the Philadelphia National Symphony 2011—2012. He participated in the 2013
ChamberArt Madrid Music Festival as principal violist, earning a certificate diploma of chamber music. His chamber
music activities includes numerous String Trios, String Quartets, Guitar Quintet, and Piano Quintets. He was a
participant in the MTNA Young Artist and Chamber Music Competition placing Alternate in the 2009 Chamber Division,
an Honorable Mention in the Young Artist 2008 Division, and a National Finalist in the 2009 Young Artist Division. Mr.
Mallari teaches violin and viola beginners to advancing levels and is Suzuki certified. In addition to working at CMS, Mr.
Mallari is also a faculty member at Immaculata University and has a home studio in West Chester, PA.
2016 CMS STRING FEST Registration Form
The Festival Fee is $30 and includes one ticket to the Prometheus Chamber Orchestra Concert at 7:30pm.
Deadline for Registration is March 20th, 2016. There will be a $10 late registration fee for applicants after
March 15th, 2016. There will be no refunds given for Festival or Registration Fees paid. Participants are
welcome to bring a lunch. Photos or Video taken during the festival may be used on the CMS website and
social media pages. No last names of students will be used.
Please Complete:
Student’s Name: _____________________________________________________Age/Grade: ___________________
Instrument: __________________________________________________________Length of Study:______________
Private Lesson Teacher: ____________________________________________Length of Study:______________
Parents/Guardians: ______________________________________Preferred Phone:________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________________
Email: _________________________________________________________________________________________________
Circle One:
• I am interested in scheduling a solo adjudication: __YES / NO__
Students will be notified of their adjudication time prior to the festival.
Time Preference: No Preference / Morning / Afternoon_
•
I would like to be considered to perform in a Masterclass :
__YES / NO__
Music Selections for Adjudication and/or Master Class
Title____________________________________________ Composer___________________________ Length____Accmp?____
Title_____________________________________________Composer___________________________Length____Acmp?_____
Scale of your choice:___________________________________________________________________________________________
Please Check Type of Payment
____Cash
____Check Made Out to “CMS”
____Credit Card
CC#___________________________________________________________________EXP: ______/________ Vcode:_____________
Signature____________________________________________________________________________ Date_____________________
Please return by March 20th, 2016 with Festival Fee to:
COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL 775 W Main Street Trappe, PA 19426
STRINGS FESTIVAL 2016
SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 2016
Join us for an exciting day of solo
adjudications, Master classes and
technique workshops for violin, viola and
cello students of all ages.
775 W. Main Street, Trappe, PA 19426
610.489.3676 │ [email protected] │ www.cmsmusic.org
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Schedule of Events
10:00am - 2:30pm: Adjudications by appointment with Irene Guerriro or Cassia Harvey
10:00am - 11:00am: Suzuki Overview with Raymond Mallari
10:30am - 12:00pm: Cello Master Class Victoria De La Cruz
11:15am - 12:15pm: Bow Technique Class with Cynthia Campetti
11:45am - 12:45pm: Tim Watts Instrument/Bow Repair Demo
12:00pm - 3:30pm: Mt. Airy Violins Display
1:00pm - 2:00pm: Jeffrey Solow Bach Master class
1:00pm - 2:00pm: Viola for Violinists Class with Raymond Mallari
2:00pm - 3:30pm: Violin/Viola Master Class Joseph Kauffman
4:30pm - 5:30pm: Prometheus Chamber Orchestra Open Rehearsal
Festival Clinicians and Specials Guests:
Victoria De La Cruz, cello
Victoria De La Cruz began her cello studies at age 8 in Dallas, TX, after 3 years of begging for lessons. She moved to
Philadelphia at age 13 to pursue a life of music. At age 17, she entered The Curtis Institute of Music, where she received
her B.M. At Curtis, she studied with Orlando Cole, Lynn Harrell and Peter Wiley. Victoria has performed as a soloist
with numerous orchestras, including the Philadelphia Orchestra, Ocean City Pops, Pottstown Symphony, DePaul
Chamber Orchestra and SMU Conservatory Orchestra. She has also performed extensively as a chamber musician and
orchestral member in cities across America, Puerto Rico, Austria, Germany, Portugal, Spain, South Korea, and
Switzerland. In her spare time, Victoria gardens, collects rocks and invents recipes in her kitchen.
Irene Guerriero, violin
Irene Guerriero has a Bachelor of Music from SUNY Fredonia during which time she studied violin at the Conservatory
of Music in Vienna, Austria, a Masters of Music in violin from Westchester University and additional post graduate
education at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. Mrs. Guerriero has taught Strings and Orchestra grades 3-12 at
Archbishop Prendergast High School, the Norristown Area School District and the Boyertown Area School District. Most
recently she taught Strings, Orchestra, Music Theory, American Musical Theater and the History of Rock and Roll at the
Colonial Area School District in Plymouth Meeting. She has been professionally active as President of the
Pennsylvania/Delaware String Teachers Association (PADESTA), Chairperson of the Educational Advisory Council of
the Philadelphia Orchestra, Chairperson of the Curriculum Committee of the American String Teachers Association
(ASTA) and Co-founder of the Montgomery County Senior High Honors Orchestra. Mrs. Guerriero has performed with
the Pottstown Symphony, Reading Pops Orchestra, and the Coventry Consort String Quartet. She currently freelances in
the Philadelphia area.
Cassia Harvey, cello
Cassia Harvey is a cellist, cello teacher, and writer of cello technique. She began her cello studies at the age of eight with
Lillian Kauffman and continued her studies with Deborah Reeder and Jeffrey Solow. A soloist with the Kennett
Symphony and the Warminster Symphony and first-place winner of the PADESTA, the Concerto Soloists, and CafferataJackson Competitions, Cassia’s performances have been broadcast on Philadelphia’s Channel 57 and New York Public
Television. Recent performances include concerts at Swarthmore College, the Reading Public Museum, the Ethical
Society of Philadelphia, An Die Musik Live, and the German Society of Philadelphia, as well as lecture recitals at
Columbia University and Barnard College. Cassia has performed with her sister, Myanna, as part of the Harvey String
Duo since 1994. She has been performing with the Philmore Ensemble since 2011 and as a member of the Musicalia
Ensemble since 2015. Her recording, The Russian Cello: Rare Treasures from Imperial Russia and the Soviet Union, with
pianist Tim Ribchester, will be released in spring 2016. Cassia Harvey has been teaching cello for over twenty years. Her
students have been accepted into Philadelphia Sinfonia, Philadelphia Youth Orchestra, and Pennsylvania’s District,
Regional, and All-State Orchestras, MENC All-Eastern Orchestra, and the MENC All-National Orchestra. They have been
accepted into the Advanced Study Ensemble Program at Settlement Music School, the Masterworks Festival,
Meadowmount School of Music, and Tanglewood Music Festival. Cassia’s students have won first prizes in the KoreanAmerican Competition, the Lansdowne Symphony Competition, and in both the junior and senior divisions of the TriCounty Competition. They have soloed with the Bux-Mont Chamber Orchestra, the Warminster Symphony, and the
Landsdowne Symphony. Her students have been accepted into schools as music performance majors including Esther
Boyer College of Music, Indiana University School of Music, and the Juilliard School.
Joseph Kauffman, violin
Joseph Kauffman was born in Oakland, California in 1986, and began studying the violin when he was five. He studied with
Yayoi Numazawa of the Philadelphia Orchestra. During the summers, Joseph participated in international music festivals such
as Interlochen, Luzerne, Music in the Mountains, Kinhaven, and Recontres Musicales International des Graves where he
worked with many of the worlds finest musicians and teachers. Joseph graduated from the Pennsylvania State University in
2008 with a BM in Violin Performance, and was honored to receive the Creative Achievement Award given out to one
exceptional student. He studied there with James Lyon and Max Zorin on a music scholarship, and was awarded Jury
Recognition in his first year. Joseph was a winner of the Beene, Kroulik, and Brewster competitions in Pennsylvania, and in
2008, received first prize in the PSU Philharmonic Concerto Competition where he performed the Sibelius Violin Concerto. He
returns to Penn State every summer for the Penn’s Woods Music Festival under the direction of Maestro Gerardo Edelstein.
Joseph founded “Valens” Piano Quartet which earned 2nd Place in the MTNA Chamber Music Competition. Kauffman was
accepted into the class of Professor Eduard Schmieder in 2008 where he began his studies in the master’s degree program at
Temple University. Kauffman has served as concertmaster for many of the Temple Orchestra concerts. Over the summer
Kauffman performed Mozart Concerto #3 with the Wayne Pennsylvania Chamber Orchestra, performed in LA with ipalpiti
soloists international, Taught chamber music at The Music in the Mountains Festival, and his trio premiered a new work for
violin, piano, and horn.
Prometheus Chamber Orchestra
Founded in 2013, Prometheus Chamber Orchestra is a self-conducted and self-managed orchestra in residence at the
historic Church of the Advocate in North Philadelphia. Comprised of 18 musicians, Prometheus seeks to use the selfconducted orchestra to change the way audiences experience orchestra concerts, the relationship of the orchestra to
the community, and the way musicians perceive concert programming and artistic responsibility.
Jeffrey Solow, cello
Cellist Jeffrey Solow’s impassioned and compelling playing has enthralled audiences throughout North America,
Europe, Latin America and Asia as a recitalist, soloist, chamber musician and teacher. Born and raised in Los Angeles, he
studied with the distinguished cellist Gabor Rejto and earned a degree in Philosophy magna cum laude from UCLA while
studying with and then assisting the legendary Gregor Piatigorsky. Mr. Solow’s repertoire encompasses performances
of more than 40 solo works with orchestras including the Los Angeles Philharmonic (also at the Hollywood Bowl), Japan
Philharmonic, Prime Symphony (Korea), VNOB (Hanoi), Seattle Symphony, Milwaukee Symphony, Los Angeles Chamber
Orchestra, and the American Symphony (with whom he also recorded) and he has been guest artist at many national
and international chamber music festivals. He has recorded on the Columbia, New World, ABC, Centaur, Delos, Kleos,
Laurel, Everest, and Telefunken labels and received two Grammy Award nominations. In addition to performing, Mr.
Solow’s editions are published by Breitkopf, IMC, Peters, Latham, Ovation, and Henle Urtext and his articles and reviews
can be found in The Strad, Strings, and American String Teacher magazines. He is editor of the Newsletter of the
Violoncello Society, Inc. of NY, the nation’s second oldest cello society, and serves as VCS president. Recognized as an
authority on healthy and efficient cello playing, Jeffrey Solow is professor of cello at Temple University in Philadelphia.
He is past president of the American String Teachers Association, chair of ASTA’s National Solo Competition, and has
served on their Executive Board.
Timothy Watts, Luthier
Timothy Watts is a luthier (maker and restorer of stringed instruments) who trained in Philadelphia, Pa with Michael
Purcell, formerly of the William Moennig shop. Mr. Watts worked at Purcell Strings for a number of years before
opening his own shop, Watts Stringed Instruments, in Berwyn, Pa. Mr. Watts specializes in the restoration and sale of
fine violins, violas and cellos.
CMS Faculty:
Cynthia Campetti, violin
Ms. Campetti is a former member of the Philadelphia Orchestra, Philadelphia Opera Orchestra, Pennsylvania Ballet
Company and the Concerto Soloists of Philadelphia. A graduate of the Curtis Institute of Music with a degree in violin
performance, Ms. Campetti studied with world-renowned teachers, Ivan Galamian and Jascha Brodsky. For the past 35
years, Ms. Campetti has committed her time to teaching private students in the Philadelphia region. Ms. Campetti is on
staff at Eastern University, Darlington Fine Arts Center and Community Music School. Cindy is a Master Level Faculty
member at CMS.
Eric Coyne, cello
Eric has been an active teacher, performer, and chamber musician in the Philadelphia region since 2001. In addition to
his work at Community Music School since 2002, he has been a faculty member of the Westminster Choir College
Conservatory, the Nelly Berman School of Music, and The Music School of Delaware. He currently teaches music theory
and chamber music at The Music School of Delaware, and has been a Master Faculty member of the Community School
since 2009. From 2002-2005, he was ‘cellist of CMS’s ensemble-in-residence, the Mühlenberg Piano Quartet, and is
currently ‘cellist of the Illustra Trio. Other performing commitments include Symphony in C, Classical Revolution
Philadelphia, and the Murmuration Improvisation Ensemble. He holds a B.M. in Cello Performance from the University
of Iowa, and an M.M. and Performance-Pedagogy Professional Certificate from Temple University. Eric is also a certified
Suzuki instructor. Eric is a Master Level Faculty member at CMS.
Raymond Mallari, violin & viola
Raymond Mallari graduated from West Chester University with a degree in Viola Performance. He continued his
graduate studies at West Chester University in both violin and viola emphasizing pedagogy. His orchestral participation
includes Temple University Symphony Orchestra, West Chester Symphony Orchestra, Lower Merion Symphony,
Pottstown Symphony Orchestra, ChescoPOPS, and Philadelphia National Symphony. Internationally, he had the
pleasure of touring China with the Philadelphia National Symphony 2011—2012. He participated in the 2013
ChamberArt Madrid Music Festival as principal violist, earning a certificate diploma of chamber music. His chamber
music activities includes numerous String Trios, String Quartets, Guitar Quintet, and Piano Quintets. He was a
participant in the MTNA Young Artist and Chamber Music Competition placing Alternate in the 2009 Chamber Division,
an Honorable Mention in the Young Artist 2008 Division, and a National Finalist in the 2009 Young Artist Division. Mr.
Mallari teaches violin and viola beginners to advancing levels and is Suzuki certified. In addition to working at CMS, Mr.
Mallari is also a faculty member at Immaculata University and has a home studio in West Chester, PA.
2016 CMS STRING FEST Registration Form
The Festival Fee is $30 and includes one ticket to the Prometheus Chamber Orchestra Concert at 7:30pm.
Deadline for Registration is March 20th, 2016. There will be a $10 late registration fee for applicants after
March 15th, 2016. There will be no refunds given for Festival or Registration Fees paid. Participants are
welcome to bring a lunch. Photos or Video taken during the festival may be used on the CMS website and
social media pages. No last names of students will be used.
Please Complete:
Student’s Name: _____________________________________________________Age/Grade: ___________________
Instrument: __________________________________________________________Length of Study:______________
Private Lesson Teacher: ____________________________________________Length of Study:______________
Parents/Guardians: ______________________________________Preferred Phone:________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________________
Email: _________________________________________________________________________________________________
Circle One:
• I am interested in scheduling a solo adjudication: __YES / NO__
Students will be notified of their adjudication time prior to the festival.
Time Preference: No Preference / Morning / Afternoon_
•
I would like to be considered to perform in a Masterclass :
__YES / NO__
Music Selections for Adjudication and/or Master Class
Title____________________________________________ Composer___________________________ Length____Accmp?____
Title_____________________________________________Composer___________________________Length____Acmp?_____
Scale of your choice:___________________________________________________________________________________________
Please Check Type of Payment
____Cash
____Check Made Out to “CMS”
____Credit Card
CC#___________________________________________________________________EXP: ______/________ Vcode:_____________
Signature____________________________________________________________________________ Date_____________________
Please return by March 20th, 2016 with Festival Fee to:
COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL 775 W Main Street Trappe, PA 19426
STRINGS FESTIVAL 2016
SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 2016
Join us for an exciting day of solo
adjudications, Master classes and
technique workshops for violin, viola and
cello students of all ages.
775 W. Main Street, Trappe, PA 19426
610.489.3676 │ [email protected] │ www.cmsmusic.org
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Schedule of Events
10:00am - 2:30pm: Adjudications by appointment with Irene Guerriro or Cassia Harvey
10:00am - 11:00am: Suzuki Overview with Raymond Mallari
10:30am - 12:00pm: Cello Master Class Victoria De La Cruz
11:15am - 12:15pm: Bow Technique Class with Cynthia Campetti
11:45am - 12:45pm: Tim Watts Instrument/Bow Repair Demo
12:00pm - 3:30pm: Mt. Airy Violins Display
1:00pm - 2:00pm: Jeffrey Solow Bach Master class
1:00pm - 2:00pm: Viola for Violinists Class with Raymond Mallari
2:00pm - 3:30pm: Violin/Viola Master Class Joseph Kauffman
4:30pm - 5:30pm: Prometheus Chamber Orchestra Open Rehearsal
Festival Clinicians and Specials Guests:
Victoria De La Cruz, cello
Victoria De La Cruz began her cello studies at age 8 in Dallas, TX, after 3 years of begging for lessons. She moved to
Philadelphia at age 13 to pursue a life of music. At age 17, she entered The Curtis Institute of Music, where she received
her B.M. At Curtis, she studied with Orlando Cole, Lynn Harrell and Peter Wiley. Victoria has performed as a soloist
with numerous orchestras, including the Philadelphia Orchestra, Ocean City Pops, Pottstown Symphony, DePaul
Chamber Orchestra and SMU Conservatory Orchestra. She has also performed extensively as a chamber musician and
orchestral member in cities across America, Puerto Rico, Austria, Germany, Portugal, Spain, South Korea, and
Switzerland. In her spare time, Victoria gardens, collects rocks and invents recipes in her kitchen.
Irene Guerriero, violin
Irene Guerriero has a Bachelor of Music from SUNY Fredonia during which time she studied violin at the Conservatory
of Music in Vienna, Austria, a Masters of Music in violin from Westchester University and additional post graduate
education at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. Mrs. Guerriero has taught Strings and Orchestra grades 3-12 at
Archbishop Prendergast High School, the Norristown Area School District and the Boyertown Area School District. Most
recently she taught Strings, Orchestra, Music Theory, American Musical Theater and the History of Rock and Roll at the
Colonial Area School District in Plymouth Meeting. She has been professionally active as President of the
Pennsylvania/Delaware String Teachers Association (PADESTA), Chairperson of the Educational Advisory Council of
the Philadelphia Orchestra, Chairperson of the Curriculum Committee of the American String Teachers Association
(ASTA) and Co-founder of the Montgomery County Senior High Honors Orchestra. Mrs. Guerriero has performed with
the Pottstown Symphony, Reading Pops Orchestra, and the Coventry Consort String Quartet. She currently freelances in
the Philadelphia area.
Cassia Harvey, cello
Cassia Harvey is a cellist, cello teacher, and writer of cello technique. She began her cello studies at the age of eight with
Lillian Kauffman and continued her studies with Deborah Reeder and Jeffrey Solow. A soloist with the Kennett
Symphony and the Warminster Symphony and first-place winner of the PADESTA, the Concerto Soloists, and CafferataJackson Competitions, Cassia’s performances have been broadcast on Philadelphia’s Channel 57 and New York Public
Television. Recent performances include concerts at Swarthmore College, the Reading Public Museum, the Ethical
Society of Philadelphia, An Die Musik Live, and the German Society of Philadelphia, as well as lecture recitals at
Columbia University and Barnard College. Cassia has performed with her sister, Myanna, as part of the Harvey String
Duo since 1994. She has been performing with the Philmore Ensemble since 2011 and as a member of the Musicalia
Ensemble since 2015. Her recording, The Russian Cello: Rare Treasures from Imperial Russia and the Soviet Union, with
pianist Tim Ribchester, will be released in spring 2016. Cassia Harvey has been teaching cello for over twenty years. Her
students have been accepted into Philadelphia Sinfonia, Philadelphia Youth Orchestra, and Pennsylvania’s District,
Regional, and All-State Orchestras, MENC All-Eastern Orchestra, and the MENC All-National Orchestra. They have been
accepted into the Advanced Study Ensemble Program at Settlement Music School, the Masterworks Festival,
Meadowmount School of Music, and Tanglewood Music Festival. Cassia’s students have won first prizes in the KoreanAmerican Competition, the Lansdowne Symphony Competition, and in both the junior and senior divisions of the TriCounty Competition. They have soloed with the Bux-Mont Chamber Orchestra, the Warminster Symphony, and the
Landsdowne Symphony. Her students have been accepted into schools as music performance majors including Esther
Boyer College of Music, Indiana University School of Music, and the Juilliard School.
Joseph Kauffman, violin
Joseph Kauffman was born in Oakland, California in 1986, and began studying the violin when he was five. He studied with
Yayoi Numazawa of the Philadelphia Orchestra. During the summers, Joseph participated in international music festivals such
as Interlochen, Luzerne, Music in the Mountains, Kinhaven, and Recontres Musicales International des Graves where he
worked with many of the worlds finest musicians and teachers. Joseph graduated from the Pennsylvania State University in
2008 with a BM in Violin Performance, and was honored to receive the Creative Achievement Award given out to one
exceptional student. He studied there with James Lyon and Max Zorin on a music scholarship, and was awarded Jury
Recognition in his first year. Joseph was a winner of the Beene, Kroulik, and Brewster competitions in Pennsylvania, and in
2008, received first prize in the PSU Philharmonic Concerto Competition where he performed the Sibelius Violin Concerto. He
returns to Penn State every summer for the Penn’s Woods Music Festival under the direction of Maestro Gerardo Edelstein.
Joseph founded “Valens” Piano Quartet which earned 2nd Place in the MTNA Chamber Music Competition. Kauffman was
accepted into the class of Professor Eduard Schmieder in 2008 where he began his studies in the master’s degree program at
Temple University. Kauffman has served as concertmaster for many of the Temple Orchestra concerts. Over the summer
Kauffman performed Mozart Concerto #3 with the Wayne Pennsylvania Chamber Orchestra, performed in LA with ipalpiti
soloists international, Taught chamber music at The Music in the Mountains Festival, and his trio premiered a new work for
violin, piano, and horn.
Prometheus Chamber Orchestra
Founded in 2013, Prometheus Chamber Orchestra is a self-conducted and self-managed orchestra in residence at the
historic Church of the Advocate in North Philadelphia. Comprised of 18 musicians, Prometheus seeks to use the selfconducted orchestra to change the way audiences experience orchestra concerts, the relationship of the orchestra to
the community, and the way musicians perceive concert programming and artistic responsibility.
Jeffrey Solow, cello
Cellist Jeffrey Solow’s impassioned and compelling playing has enthralled audiences throughout North America,
Europe, Latin America and Asia as a recitalist, soloist, chamber musician and teacher. Born and raised in Los Angeles, he
studied with the distinguished cellist Gabor Rejto and earned a degree in Philosophy magna cum laude from UCLA while
studying with and then assisting the legendary Gregor Piatigorsky. Mr. Solow’s repertoire encompasses performances
of more than 40 solo works with orchestras including the Los Angeles Philharmonic (also at the Hollywood Bowl), Japan
Philharmonic, Prime Symphony (Korea), VNOB (Hanoi), Seattle Symphony, Milwaukee Symphony, Los Angeles Chamber
Orchestra, and the American Symphony (with whom he also recorded) and he has been guest artist at many national
and international chamber music festivals. He has recorded on the Columbia, New World, ABC, Centaur, Delos, Kleos,
Laurel, Everest, and Telefunken labels and received two Grammy Award nominations. In addition to performing, Mr.
Solow’s editions are published by Breitkopf, IMC, Peters, Latham, Ovation, and Henle Urtext and his articles and reviews
can be found in The Strad, Strings, and American String Teacher magazines. He is editor of the Newsletter of the
Violoncello Society, Inc. of NY, the nation’s second oldest cello society, and serves as VCS president. Recognized as an
authority on healthy and efficient cello playing, Jeffrey Solow is professor of cello at Temple University in Philadelphia.
He is past president of the American String Teachers Association, chair of ASTA’s National Solo Competition, and has
served on their Executive Board.
Timothy Watts, Luthier
Timothy Watts is a luthier (maker and restorer of stringed instruments) who trained in Philadelphia, Pa with Michael
Purcell, formerly of the William Moennig shop. Mr. Watts worked at Purcell Strings for a number of years before
opening his own shop, Watts Stringed Instruments, in Berwyn, Pa. Mr. Watts specializes in the restoration and sale of
fine violins, violas and cellos.
CMS Faculty:
Cynthia Campetti, violin
Ms. Campetti is a former member of the Philadelphia Orchestra, Philadelphia Opera Orchestra, Pennsylvania Ballet
Company and the Concerto Soloists of Philadelphia. A graduate of the Curtis Institute of Music with a degree in violin
performance, Ms. Campetti studied with world-renowned teachers, Ivan Galamian and Jascha Brodsky. For the past 35
years, Ms. Campetti has committed her time to teaching private students in the Philadelphia region. Ms. Campetti is on
staff at Eastern University, Darlington Fine Arts Center and Community Music School. Cindy is a Master Level Faculty
member at CMS.
Eric Coyne, cello
Eric has been an active teacher, performer, and chamber musician in the Philadelphia region since 2001. In addition to
his work at Community Music School since 2002, he has been a faculty member of the Westminster Choir College
Conservatory, the Nelly Berman School of Music, and The Music School of Delaware. He currently teaches music theory
and chamber music at The Music School of Delaware, and has been a Master Faculty member of the Community School
since 2009. From 2002-2005, he was ‘cellist of CMS’s ensemble-in-residence, the Mühlenberg Piano Quartet, and is
currently ‘cellist of the Illustra Trio. Other performing commitments include Symphony in C, Classical Revolution
Philadelphia, and the Murmuration Improvisation Ensemble. He holds a B.M. in Cello Performance from the University
of Iowa, and an M.M. and Performance-Pedagogy Professional Certificate from Temple University. Eric is also a certified
Suzuki instructor. Eric is a Master Level Faculty member at CMS.
Raymond Mallari, violin & viola
Raymond Mallari graduated from West Chester University with a degree in Viola Performance. He continued his
graduate studies at West Chester University in both violin and viola emphasizing pedagogy. His orchestral participation
includes Temple University Symphony Orchestra, West Chester Symphony Orchestra, Lower Merion Symphony,
Pottstown Symphony Orchestra, ChescoPOPS, and Philadelphia National Symphony. Internationally, he had the
pleasure of touring China with the Philadelphia National Symphony 2011—2012. He participated in the 2013
ChamberArt Madrid Music Festival as principal violist, earning a certificate diploma of chamber music. His chamber
music activities includes numerous String Trios, String Quartets, Guitar Quintet, and Piano Quintets. He was a
participant in the MTNA Young Artist and Chamber Music Competition placing Alternate in the 2009 Chamber Division,
an Honorable Mention in the Young Artist 2008 Division, and a National Finalist in the 2009 Young Artist Division. Mr.
Mallari teaches violin and viola beginners to advancing levels and is Suzuki certified. In addition to working at CMS, Mr.
Mallari is also a faculty member at Immaculata University and has a home studio in West Chester, PA.
2016 CMS STRING FEST Registration Form
The Festival Fee is $30 and includes one ticket to the Prometheus Chamber Orchestra Concert at 7:30pm.
Deadline for Registration is March 20th, 2016. There will be a $10 late registration fee for applicants after
March 15th, 2016. There will be no refunds given for Festival or Registration Fees paid. Participants are
welcome to bring a lunch. Photos or Video taken during the festival may be used on the CMS website and
social media pages. No last names of students will be used.
Please Complete:
Student’s Name: _____________________________________________________Age/Grade: ___________________
Instrument: __________________________________________________________Length of Study:______________
Private Lesson Teacher: ____________________________________________Length of Study:______________
Parents/Guardians: ______________________________________Preferred Phone:________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________________
Email: _________________________________________________________________________________________________
Circle One:
• I am interested in scheduling a solo adjudication: __YES / NO__
Students will be notified of their adjudication time prior to the festival.
Time Preference: No Preference / Morning / Afternoon_
•
I would like to be considered to perform in a Masterclass :
__YES / NO__
Music Selections for Adjudication and/or Master Class
Title____________________________________________ Composer___________________________ Length____Accmp?____
Title_____________________________________________Composer___________________________Length____Acmp?_____
Scale of your choice:___________________________________________________________________________________________
Please Check Type of Payment
____Cash
____Check Made Out to “CMS”
____Credit Card
CC#___________________________________________________________________EXP: ______/________ Vcode:_____________
Signature____________________________________________________________________________ Date_____________________
Please return by March 20th, 2016 with Festival Fee to:
COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL 775 W Main Street Trappe, PA 19426
STRINGS FESTIVAL 2016
SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 2016
Join us for an exciting day of solo
adjudications, Master classes and
technique workshops for violin, viola and
cello students of all ages.
775 W. Main Street, Trappe, PA 19426
610.489.3676 │ [email protected] │ www.cmsmusic.org
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Schedule of Events
10:00am - 2:30pm: Adjudications by appointment with Irene Guerriro or Cassia Harvey
10:00am - 11:00am: Suzuki Overview with Raymond Mallari
10:30am - 12:00pm: Cello Master Class Victoria De La Cruz
11:15am - 12:15pm: Bow Technique Class with Cynthia Campetti
11:45am - 12:45pm: Tim Watts Instrument/Bow Repair Demo
12:00pm - 3:30pm: Mt. Airy Violins Display
1:00pm - 2:00pm: Jeffrey Solow Bach Master class
1:00pm - 2:00pm: Viola for Violinists Class with Raymond Mallari
2:00pm - 3:30pm: Violin/Viola Master Class Joseph Kauffman
4:30pm - 5:30pm: Prometheus Chamber Orchestra Open Rehearsal
Festival Clinicians and Specials Guests:
Victoria De La Cruz, cello
Victoria De La Cruz began her cello studies at age 8 in Dallas, TX, after 3 years of begging for lessons. She moved to
Philadelphia at age 13 to pursue a life of music. At age 17, she entered The Curtis Institute of Music, where she received
her B.M. At Curtis, she studied with Orlando Cole, Lynn Harrell and Peter Wiley. Victoria has performed as a soloist
with numerous orchestras, including the Philadelphia Orchestra, Ocean City Pops, Pottstown Symphony, DePaul
Chamber Orchestra and SMU Conservatory Orchestra. She has also performed extensively as a chamber musician and
orchestral member in cities across America, Puerto Rico, Austria, Germany, Portugal, Spain, South Korea, and
Switzerland. In her spare time, Victoria gardens, collects rocks and invents recipes in her kitchen.
Irene Guerriero, violin
Irene Guerriero has a Bachelor of Music from SUNY Fredonia during which time she studied violin at the Conservatory
of Music in Vienna, Austria, a Masters of Music in violin from Westchester University and additional post graduate
education at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. Mrs. Guerriero has taught Strings and Orchestra grades 3-12 at
Archbishop Prendergast High School, the Norristown Area School District and the Boyertown Area School District. Most
recently she taught Strings, Orchestra, Music Theory, American Musical Theater and the History of Rock and Roll at the
Colonial Area School District in Plymouth Meeting. She has been professionally active as President of the
Pennsylvania/Delaware String Teachers Association (PADESTA), Chairperson of the Educational Advisory Council of
the Philadelphia Orchestra, Chairperson of the Curriculum Committee of the American String Teachers Association
(ASTA) and Co-founder of the Montgomery County Senior High Honors Orchestra. Mrs. Guerriero has performed with
the Pottstown Symphony, Reading Pops Orchestra, and the Coventry Consort String Quartet. She currently freelances in
the Philadelphia area.
Cassia Harvey, cello
Cassia Harvey is a cellist, cello teacher, and writer of cello technique. She began her cello studies at the age of eight with
Lillian Kauffman and continued her studies with Deborah Reeder and Jeffrey Solow. A soloist with the Kennett
Symphony and the Warminster Symphony and first-place winner of the PADESTA, the Concerto Soloists, and CafferataJackson Competitions, Cassia’s performances have been broadcast on Philadelphia’s Channel 57 and New York Public
Television. Recent performances include concerts at Swarthmore College, the Reading Public Museum, the Ethical
Society of Philadelphia, An Die Musik Live, and the German Society of Philadelphia, as well as lecture recitals at
Columbia University and Barnard College. Cassia has performed with her sister, Myanna, as part of the Harvey String
Duo since 1994. She has been performing with the Philmore Ensemble since 2011 and as a member of the Musicalia
Ensemble since 2015. Her recording, The Russian Cello: Rare Treasures from Imperial Russia and the Soviet Union, with
pianist Tim Ribchester, will be released in spring 2016. Cassia Harvey has been teaching cello for over twenty years. Her
students have been accepted into Philadelphia Sinfonia, Philadelphia Youth Orchestra, and Pennsylvania’s District,
Regional, and All-State Orchestras, MENC All-Eastern Orchestra, and the MENC All-National Orchestra. They have been
accepted into the Advanced Study Ensemble Program at Settlement Music School, the Masterworks Festival,
Meadowmount School of Music, and Tanglewood Music Festival. Cassia’s students have won first prizes in the KoreanAmerican Competition, the Lansdowne Symphony Competition, and in both the junior and senior divisions of the TriCounty Competition. They have soloed with the Bux-Mont Chamber Orchestra, the Warminster Symphony, and the
Landsdowne Symphony. Her students have been accepted into schools as music performance majors including Esther
Boyer College of Music, Indiana University School of Music, and the Juilliard School.
Joseph Kauffman, violin
Joseph Kauffman was born in Oakland, California in 1986, and began studying the violin when he was five. He studied with
Yayoi Numazawa of the Philadelphia Orchestra. During the summers, Joseph participated in international music festivals such
as Interlochen, Luzerne, Music in the Mountains, Kinhaven, and Recontres Musicales International des Graves where he
worked with many of the worlds finest musicians and teachers. Joseph graduated from the Pennsylvania State University in
2008 with a BM in Violin Performance, and was honored to receive the Creative Achievement Award given out to one
exceptional student. He studied there with James Lyon and Max Zorin on a music scholarship, and was awarded Jury
Recognition in his first year. Joseph was a winner of the Beene, Kroulik, and Brewster competitions in Pennsylvania, and in
2008, received first prize in the PSU Philharmonic Concerto Competition where he performed the Sibelius Violin Concerto. He
returns to Penn State every summer for the Penn’s Woods Music Festival under the direction of Maestro Gerardo Edelstein.
Joseph founded “Valens” Piano Quartet which earned 2nd Place in the MTNA Chamber Music Competition. Kauffman was
accepted into the class of Professor Eduard Schmieder in 2008 where he began his studies in the master’s degree program at
Temple University. Kauffman has served as concertmaster for many of the Temple Orchestra concerts. Over the summer
Kauffman performed Mozart Concerto #3 with the Wayne Pennsylvania Chamber Orchestra, performed in LA with ipalpiti
soloists international, Taught chamber music at The Music in the Mountains Festival, and his trio premiered a new work for
violin, piano, and horn.
Prometheus Chamber Orchestra
Founded in 2013, Prometheus Chamber Orchestra is a self-conducted and self-managed orchestra in residence at the
historic Church of the Advocate in North Philadelphia. Comprised of 18 musicians, Prometheus seeks to use the selfconducted orchestra to change the way audiences experience orchestra concerts, the relationship of the orchestra to
the community, and the way musicians perceive concert programming and artistic responsibility.
Jeffrey Solow, cello
Cellist Jeffrey Solow’s impassioned and compelling playing has enthralled audiences throughout North America,
Europe, Latin America and Asia as a recitalist, soloist, chamber musician and teacher. Born and raised in Los Angeles, he
studied with the distinguished cellist Gabor Rejto and earned a degree in Philosophy magna cum laude from UCLA while
studying with and then assisting the legendary Gregor Piatigorsky. Mr. Solow’s repertoire encompasses performances
of more than 40 solo works with orchestras including the Los Angeles Philharmonic (also at the Hollywood Bowl), Japan
Philharmonic, Prime Symphony (Korea), VNOB (Hanoi), Seattle Symphony, Milwaukee Symphony, Los Angeles Chamber
Orchestra, and the American Symphony (with whom he also recorded) and he has been guest artist at many national
and international chamber music festivals. He has recorded on the Columbia, New World, ABC, Centaur, Delos, Kleos,
Laurel, Everest, and Telefunken labels and received two Grammy Award nominations. In addition to performing, Mr.
Solow’s editions are published by Breitkopf, IMC, Peters, Latham, Ovation, and Henle Urtext and his articles and reviews
can be found in The Strad, Strings, and American String Teacher magazines. He is editor of the Newsletter of the
Violoncello Society, Inc. of NY, the nation’s second oldest cello society, and serves as VCS president. Recognized as an
authority on healthy and efficient cello playing, Jeffrey Solow is professor of cello at Temple University in Philadelphia.
He is past president of the American String Teachers Association, chair of ASTA’s National Solo Competition, and has
served on their Executive Board.
Timothy Watts, Luthier
Timothy Watts is a luthier (maker and restorer of stringed instruments) who trained in Philadelphia, Pa with Michael
Purcell, formerly of the William Moennig shop. Mr. Watts worked at Purcell Strings for a number of years before
opening his own shop, Watts Stringed Instruments, in Berwyn, Pa. Mr. Watts specializes in the restoration and sale of
fine violins, violas and cellos.
CMS Faculty:
Cynthia Campetti, violin
Ms. Campetti is a former member of the Philadelphia Orchestra, Philadelphia Opera Orchestra, Pennsylvania Ballet
Company and the Concerto Soloists of Philadelphia. A graduate of the Curtis Institute of Music with a degree in violin
performance, Ms. Campetti studied with world-renowned teachers, Ivan Galamian and Jascha Brodsky. For the past 35
years, Ms. Campetti has committed her time to teaching private students in the Philadelphia region. Ms. Campetti is on
staff at Eastern University, Darlington Fine Arts Center and Community Music School. Cindy is a Master Level Faculty
member at CMS.
Eric Coyne, cello
Eric has been an active teacher, performer, and chamber musician in the Philadelphia region since 2001. In addition to
his work at Community Music School since 2002, he has been a faculty member of the Westminster Choir College
Conservatory, the Nelly Berman School of Music, and The Music School of Delaware. He currently teaches music theory
and chamber music at The Music School of Delaware, and has been a Master Faculty member of the Community School
since 2009. From 2002-2005, he was ‘cellist of CMS’s ensemble-in-residence, the Mühlenberg Piano Quartet, and is
currently ‘cellist of the Illustra Trio. Other performing commitments include Symphony in C, Classical Revolution
Philadelphia, and the Murmuration Improvisation Ensemble. He holds a B.M. in Cello Performance from the University
of Iowa, and an M.M. and Performance-Pedagogy Professional Certificate from Temple University. Eric is also a certified
Suzuki instructor. Eric is a Master Level Faculty member at CMS.
Raymond Mallari, violin & viola
Raymond Mallari graduated from West Chester University with a degree in Viola Performance. He continued his
graduate studies at West Chester University in both violin and viola emphasizing pedagogy. His orchestral participation
includes Temple University Symphony Orchestra, West Chester Symphony Orchestra, Lower Merion Symphony,
Pottstown Symphony Orchestra, ChescoPOPS, and Philadelphia National Symphony. Internationally, he had the
pleasure of touring China with the Philadelphia National Symphony 2011—2012. He participated in the 2013
ChamberArt Madrid Music Festival as principal violist, earning a certificate diploma of chamber music. His chamber
music activities includes numerous String Trios, String Quartets, Guitar Quintet, and Piano Quintets. He was a
participant in the MTNA Young Artist and Chamber Music Competition placing Alternate in the 2009 Chamber Division,
an Honorable Mention in the Young Artist 2008 Division, and a National Finalist in the 2009 Young Artist Division. Mr.
Mallari teaches violin and viola beginners to advancing levels and is Suzuki certified. In addition to working at CMS, Mr.
Mallari is also a faculty member at Immaculata University and has a home studio in West Chester, PA.
2016 CMS STRING FEST Registration Form
The Festival Fee is $30 and includes one ticket to the Prometheus Chamber Orchestra Concert at 7:30pm.
Deadline for Registration is March 20th, 2016. There will be a $10 late registration fee for applicants after
March 15th, 2016. There will be no refunds given for Festival or Registration Fees paid. Participants are
welcome to bring a lunch. Photos or Video taken during the festival may be used on the CMS website and
social media pages. No last names of students will be used.
Please Complete:
Student’s Name: _____________________________________________________Age/Grade: ___________________
Instrument: __________________________________________________________Length of Study:______________
Private Lesson Teacher: ____________________________________________Length of Study:______________
Parents/Guardians: ______________________________________Preferred Phone:________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________________
Email: _________________________________________________________________________________________________
Circle One:
• I am interested in scheduling a solo adjudication: __YES / NO__
Students will be notified of their adjudication time prior to the festival.
Time Preference: No Preference / Morning / Afternoon_
•
I would like to be considered to perform in a Masterclass :
__YES / NO__
Music Selections for Adjudication and/or Master Class
Title____________________________________________ Composer___________________________ Length____Accmp?____
Title_____________________________________________Composer___________________________Length____Acmp?_____
Scale of your choice:___________________________________________________________________________________________
Please Check Type of Payment
____Cash
____Check Made Out to “CMS”
____Credit Card
CC#___________________________________________________________________EXP: ______/________ Vcode:_____________
Signature____________________________________________________________________________ Date_____________________
Please return by March 20th, 2016 with Festival Fee to:
COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL 775 W Main Street Trappe, PA 19426
STRINGS FESTIVAL 2016
SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 2016
Join us for an exciting day of solo
adjudications, Master classes and
technique workshops for violin, viola and
cello students of all ages.
775 W. Main Street, Trappe, PA 19426
610.489.3676 │ [email protected] │ www.cmsmusic.org
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Schedule of Events
10:00am - 2:30pm: Adjudications by appointment with Irene Guerriro or Cassia Harvey
10:00am - 11:00am: Suzuki Overview with Raymond Mallari
10:30am - 12:00pm: Cello Master Class Victoria De La Cruz
11:15am - 12:15pm: Bow Technique Class with Cynthia Campetti
11:45am - 12:45pm: Tim Watts Instrument/Bow Repair Demo
12:00pm - 3:30pm: Mt. Airy Violins Display
1:00pm - 2:00pm: Jeffrey Solow Bach Master class
1:00pm - 2:00pm: Viola for Violinists Class with Raymond Mallari
2:00pm - 3:30pm: Violin/Viola Master Class Joseph Kauffman
4:30pm - 5:30pm: Prometheus Chamber Orchestra Open Rehearsal
Festival Clinicians and Specials Guests:
Victoria De La Cruz, cello
Victoria De La Cruz began her cello studies at age 8 in Dallas, TX, after 3 years of begging for lessons. She moved to
Philadelphia at age 13 to pursue a life of music. At age 17, she entered The Curtis Institute of Music, where she received
her B.M. At Curtis, she studied with Orlando Cole, Lynn Harrell and Peter Wiley. Victoria has performed as a soloist
with numerous orchestras, including the Philadelphia Orchestra, Ocean City Pops, Pottstown Symphony, DePaul
Chamber Orchestra and SMU Conservatory Orchestra. She has also performed extensively as a chamber musician and
orchestral member in cities across America, Puerto Rico, Austria, Germany, Portugal, Spain, South Korea, and
Switzerland. In her spare time, Victoria gardens, collects rocks and invents recipes in her kitchen.
Irene Guerriero, violin
Irene Guerriero has a Bachelor of Music from SUNY Fredonia during which time she studied violin at the Conservatory
of Music in Vienna, Austria, a Masters of Music in violin from Westchester University and additional post graduate
education at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. Mrs. Guerriero has taught Strings and Orchestra grades 3-12 at
Archbishop Prendergast High School, the Norristown Area School District and the Boyertown Area School District. Most
recently she taught Strings, Orchestra, Music Theory, American Musical Theater and the History of Rock and Roll at the
Colonial Area School District in Plymouth Meeting. She has been professionally active as President of the
Pennsylvania/Delaware String Teachers Association (PADESTA), Chairperson of the Educational Advisory Council of
the Philadelphia Orchestra, Chairperson of the Curriculum Committee of the American String Teachers Association
(ASTA) and Co-founder of the Montgomery County Senior High Honors Orchestra. Mrs. Guerriero has performed with
the Pottstown Symphony, Reading Pops Orchestra, and the Coventry Consort String Quartet. She currently freelances in
the Philadelphia area.
Cassia Harvey, cello
Cassia Harvey is a cellist, cello teacher, and writer of cello technique. She began her cello studies at the age of eight with
Lillian Kauffman and continued her studies with Deborah Reeder and Jeffrey Solow. A soloist with the Kennett
Symphony and the Warminster Symphony and first-place winner of the PADESTA, the Concerto Soloists, and CafferataJackson Competitions, Cassia’s performances have been broadcast on Philadelphia’s Channel 57 and New York Public
Television. Recent performances include concerts at Swarthmore College, the Reading Public Museum, the Ethical
Society of Philadelphia, An Die Musik Live, and the German Society of Philadelphia, as well as lecture recitals at
Columbia University and Barnard College. Cassia has performed with her sister, Myanna, as part of the Harvey String
Duo since 1994. She has been performing with the Philmore Ensemble since 2011 and as a member of the Musicalia
Ensemble since 2015. Her recording, The Russian Cello: Rare Treasures from Imperial Russia and the Soviet Union, with
pianist Tim Ribchester, will be released in spring 2016. Cassia Harvey has been teaching cello for over twenty years. Her
students have been accepted into Philadelphia Sinfonia, Philadelphia Youth Orchestra, and Pennsylvania’s District,
Regional, and All-State Orchestras, MENC All-Eastern Orchestra, and the MENC All-National Orchestra. They have been
accepted into the Advanced Study Ensemble Program at Settlement Music School, the Masterworks Festival,
Meadowmount School of Music, and Tanglewood Music Festival. Cassia’s students have won first prizes in the KoreanAmerican Competition, the Lansdowne Symphony Competition, and in both the junior and senior divisions of the TriCounty Competition. They have soloed with the Bux-Mont Chamber Orchestra, the Warminster Symphony, and the
Landsdowne Symphony. Her students have been accepted into schools as music performance majors including Esther
Boyer College of Music, Indiana University School of Music, and the Juilliard School.
Joseph Kauffman, violin
Joseph Kauffman was born in Oakland, California in 1986, and began studying the violin when he was five. He studied with
Yayoi Numazawa of the Philadelphia Orchestra. During the summers, Joseph participated in international music festivals such
as Interlochen, Luzerne, Music in the Mountains, Kinhaven, and Recontres Musicales International des Graves where he
worked with many of the worlds finest musicians and teachers. Joseph graduated from the Pennsylvania State University in
2008 with a BM in Violin Performance, and was honored to receive the Creative Achievement Award given out to one
exceptional student. He studied there with James Lyon and Max Zorin on a music scholarship, and was awarded Jury
Recognition in his first year. Joseph was a winner of the Beene, Kroulik, and Brewster competitions in Pennsylvania, and in
2008, received first prize in the PSU Philharmonic Concerto Competition where he performed the Sibelius Violin Concerto. He
returns to Penn State every summer for the Penn’s Woods Music Festival under the direction of Maestro Gerardo Edelstein.
Joseph founded “Valens” Piano Quartet which earned 2nd Place in the MTNA Chamber Music Competition. Kauffman was
accepted into the class of Professor Eduard Schmieder in 2008 where he began his studies in the master’s degree program at
Temple University. Kauffman has served as concertmaster for many of the Temple Orchestra concerts. Over the summer
Kauffman performed Mozart Concerto #3 with the Wayne Pennsylvania Chamber Orchestra, performed in LA with ipalpiti
soloists international, Taught chamber music at The Music in the Mountains Festival, and his trio premiered a new work for
violin, piano, and horn.
Prometheus Chamber Orchestra
Founded in 2013, Prometheus Chamber Orchestra is a self-conducted and self-managed orchestra in residence at the
historic Church of the Advocate in North Philadelphia. Comprised of 18 musicians, Prometheus seeks to use the selfconducted orchestra to change the way audiences experience orchestra concerts, the relationship of the orchestra to
the community, and the way musicians perceive concert programming and artistic responsibility.
Jeffrey Solow, cello
Cellist Jeffrey Solow’s impassioned and compelling playing has enthralled audiences throughout North America,
Europe, Latin America and Asia as a recitalist, soloist, chamber musician and teacher. Born and raised in Los Angeles, he
studied with the distinguished cellist Gabor Rejto and earned a degree in Philosophy magna cum laude from UCLA while
studying with and then assisting the legendary Gregor Piatigorsky. Mr. Solow’s repertoire encompasses performances
of more than 40 solo works with orchestras including the Los Angeles Philharmonic (also at the Hollywood Bowl), Japan
Philharmonic, Prime Symphony (Korea), VNOB (Hanoi), Seattle Symphony, Milwaukee Symphony, Los Angeles Chamber
Orchestra, and the American Symphony (with whom he also recorded) and he has been guest artist at many national
and international chamber music festivals. He has recorded on the Columbia, New World, ABC, Centaur, Delos, Kleos,
Laurel, Everest, and Telefunken labels and received two Grammy Award nominations. In addition to performing, Mr.
Solow’s editions are published by Breitkopf, IMC, Peters, Latham, Ovation, and Henle Urtext and his articles and reviews
can be found in The Strad, Strings, and American String Teacher magazines. He is editor of the Newsletter of the
Violoncello Society, Inc. of NY, the nation’s second oldest cello society, and serves as VCS president. Recognized as an
authority on healthy and efficient cello playing, Jeffrey Solow is professor of cello at Temple University in Philadelphia.
He is past president of the American String Teachers Association, chair of ASTA’s National Solo Competition, and has
served on their Executive Board.
Timothy Watts, Luthier
Timothy Watts is a luthier (maker and restorer of stringed instruments) who trained in Philadelphia, Pa with Michael
Purcell, formerly of the William Moennig shop. Mr. Watts worked at Purcell Strings for a number of years before
opening his own shop, Watts Stringed Instruments, in Berwyn, Pa. Mr. Watts specializes in the restoration and sale of
fine violins, violas and cellos.
CMS Faculty:
Cynthia Campetti, violin
Ms. Campetti is a former member of the Philadelphia Orchestra, Philadelphia Opera Orchestra, Pennsylvania Ballet
Company and the Concerto Soloists of Philadelphia. A graduate of the Curtis Institute of Music with a degree in violin
performance, Ms. Campetti studied with world-renowned teachers, Ivan Galamian and Jascha Brodsky. For the past 35
years, Ms. Campetti has committed her time to teaching private students in the Philadelphia region. Ms. Campetti is on
staff at Eastern University, Darlington Fine Arts Center and Community Music School. Cindy is a Master Level Faculty
member at CMS.
Eric Coyne, cello
Eric has been an active teacher, performer, and chamber musician in the Philadelphia region since 2001. In addition to
his work at Community Music School since 2002, he has been a faculty member of the Westminster Choir College
Conservatory, the Nelly Berman School of Music, and The Music School of Delaware. He currently teaches music theory
and chamber music at The Music School of Delaware, and has been a Master Faculty member of the Community School
since 2009. From 2002-2005, he was ‘cellist of CMS’s ensemble-in-residence, the Mühlenberg Piano Quartet, and is
currently ‘cellist of the Illustra Trio. Other performing commitments include Symphony in C, Classical Revolution
Philadelphia, and the Murmuration Improvisation Ensemble. He holds a B.M. in Cello Performance from the University
of Iowa, and an M.M. and Performance-Pedagogy Professional Certificate from Temple University. Eric is also a certified
Suzuki instructor. Eric is a Master Level Faculty member at CMS.
Raymond Mallari, violin & viola
Raymond Mallari graduated from West Chester University with a degree in Viola Performance. He continued his
graduate studies at West Chester University in both violin and viola emphasizing pedagogy. His orchestral participation
includes Temple University Symphony Orchestra, West Chester Symphony Orchestra, Lower Merion Symphony,
Pottstown Symphony Orchestra, ChescoPOPS, and Philadelphia National Symphony. Internationally, he had the
pleasure of touring China with the Philadelphia National Symphony 2011—2012. He participated in the 2013
ChamberArt Madrid Music Festival as principal violist, earning a certificate diploma of chamber music. His chamber
music activities includes numerous String Trios, String Quartets, Guitar Quintet, and Piano Quintets. He was a
participant in the MTNA Young Artist and Chamber Music Competition placing Alternate in the 2009 Chamber Division,
an Honorable Mention in the Young Artist 2008 Division, and a National Finalist in the 2009 Young Artist Division. Mr.
Mallari teaches violin and viola beginners to advancing levels and is Suzuki certified. In addition to working at CMS, Mr.
Mallari is also a faculty member at Immaculata University and has a home studio in West Chester, PA.
2016 CMS STRING FEST Registration Form
The Festival Fee is $30 and includes one ticket to the Prometheus Chamber Orchestra Concert at 7:30pm.
Deadline for Registration is March 20th, 2016. There will be a $10 late registration fee for applicants after
March 15th, 2016. There will be no refunds given for Festival or Registration Fees paid. Participants are
welcome to bring a lunch. Photos or Video taken during the festival may be used on the CMS website and
social media pages. No last names of students will be used.
Please Complete:
Student’s Name: _____________________________________________________Age/Grade: ___________________
Instrument: __________________________________________________________Length of Study:______________
Private Lesson Teacher: ____________________________________________Length of Study:______________
Parents/Guardians: ______________________________________Preferred Phone:________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________________
Email: _________________________________________________________________________________________________
Circle One:
• I am interested in scheduling a solo adjudication: __YES / NO__
Students will be notified of their adjudication time prior to the festival.
Time Preference: No Preference / Morning / Afternoon_
•
I would like to be considered to perform in a Masterclass :
__YES / NO__
Music Selections for Adjudication and/or Master Class
Title____________________________________________ Composer___________________________ Length____Accmp?____
Title_____________________________________________Composer___________________________Length____Acmp?_____
Scale of your choice:___________________________________________________________________________________________
Please Check Type of Payment
____Cash
____Check Made Out to “CMS”
____Credit Card
CC#___________________________________________________________________EXP: ______/________ Vcode:_____________
Signature____________________________________________________________________________ Date_____________________
Please return by March 20th, 2016 with Festival Fee to:
COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL 775 W Main Street Trappe, PA 19426
STRINGS FESTIVAL 2016
SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 2016
Join us for an exciting day of solo
adjudications, Master classes and
technique workshops for violin, viola and
cello students of all ages.
775 W. Main Street, Trappe, PA 19426
610.489.3676 │ [email protected] │ www.cmsmusic.org
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Schedule of Events
10:00am - 2:30pm: Adjudications by appointment with Irene Guerriro or Cassia Harvey
10:00am - 11:00am: Suzuki Overview with Raymond Mallari
10:30am - 12:00pm: Cello Master Class Victoria De La Cruz
11:15am - 12:15pm: Bow Technique Class with Cynthia Campetti
11:45am - 12:45pm: Tim Watts Instrument/Bow Repair Demo
12:00pm - 3:30pm: Mt. Airy Violins Display
1:00pm - 2:00pm: Jeffrey Solow Bach Master class
1:00pm - 2:00pm: Viola for Violinists Class with Raymond Mallari
2:00pm - 3:30pm: Violin/Viola Master Class Joseph Kauffman
4:30pm - 5:30pm: Prometheus Chamber Orchestra Open Rehearsal
Festival Clinicians and Specials Guests:
Victoria De La Cruz, cello
Victoria De La Cruz began her cello studies at age 8 in Dallas, TX, after 3 years of begging for lessons. She moved to
Philadelphia at age 13 to pursue a life of music. At age 17, she entered The Curtis Institute of Music, where she received
her B.M. At Curtis, she studied with Orlando Cole, Lynn Harrell and Peter Wiley. Victoria has performed as a soloist
with numerous orchestras, including the Philadelphia Orchestra, Ocean City Pops, Pottstown Symphony, DePaul
Chamber Orchestra and SMU Conservatory Orchestra. She has also performed extensively as a chamber musician and
orchestral member in cities across America, Puerto Rico, Austria, Germany, Portugal, Spain, South Korea, and
Switzerland. In her spare time, Victoria gardens, collects rocks and invents recipes in her kitchen.
Irene Guerriero, violin
Irene Guerriero has a Bachelor of Music from SUNY Fredonia during which time she studied violin at the Conservatory
of Music in Vienna, Austria, a Masters of Music in violin from Westchester University and additional post graduate
education at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. Mrs. Guerriero has taught Strings and Orchestra grades 3-12 at
Archbishop Prendergast High School, the Norristown Area School District and the Boyertown Area School District. Most
recently she taught Strings, Orchestra, Music Theory, American Musical Theater and the History of Rock and Roll at the
Colonial Area School District in Plymouth Meeting. She has been professionally active as President of the
Pennsylvania/Delaware String Teachers Association (PADESTA), Chairperson of the Educational Advisory Council of
the Philadelphia Orchestra, Chairperson of the Curriculum Committee of the American String Teachers Association
(ASTA) and Co-founder of the Montgomery County Senior High Honors Orchestra. Mrs. Guerriero has performed with
the Pottstown Symphony, Reading Pops Orchestra, and the Coventry Consort String Quartet. She currently freelances in
the Philadelphia area.
Cassia Harvey, cello
Cassia Harvey is a cellist, cello teacher, and writer of cello technique. She began her cello studies at the age of eight with
Lillian Kauffman and continued her studies with Deborah Reeder and Jeffrey Solow. A soloist with the Kennett
Symphony and the Warminster Symphony and first-place winner of the PADESTA, the Concerto Soloists, and CafferataJackson Competitions, Cassia’s performances have been broadcast on Philadelphia’s Channel 57 and New York Public
Television. Recent performances include concerts at Swarthmore College, the Reading Public Museum, the Ethical
Society of Philadelphia, An Die Musik Live, and the German Society of Philadelphia, as well as lecture recitals at
Columbia University and Barnard College. Cassia has performed with her sister, Myanna, as part of the Harvey String
Duo since 1994. She has been performing with the Philmore Ensemble since 2011 and as a member of the Musicalia
Ensemble since 2015. Her recording, The Russian Cello: Rare Treasures from Imperial Russia and the Soviet Union, with
pianist Tim Ribchester, will be released in spring 2016. Cassia Harvey has been teaching cello for over twenty years. Her
students have been accepted into Philadelphia Sinfonia, Philadelphia Youth Orchestra, and Pennsylvania’s District,
Regional, and All-State Orchestras, MENC All-Eastern Orchestra, and the MENC All-National Orchestra. They have been
accepted into the Advanced Study Ensemble Program at Settlement Music School, the Masterworks Festival,
Meadowmount School of Music, and Tanglewood Music Festival. Cassia’s students have won first prizes in the KoreanAmerican Competition, the Lansdowne Symphony Competition, and in both the junior and senior divisions of the TriCounty Competition. They have soloed with the Bux-Mont Chamber Orchestra, the Warminster Symphony, and the
Landsdowne Symphony. Her students have been accepted into schools as music performance majors including Esther
Boyer College of Music, Indiana University School of Music, and the Juilliard School.
Joseph Kauffman, violin
Joseph Kauffman was born in Oakland, California in 1986, and began studying the violin when he was five. He studied with
Yayoi Numazawa of the Philadelphia Orchestra. During the summers, Joseph participated in international music festivals such
as Interlochen, Luzerne, Music in the Mountains, Kinhaven, and Recontres Musicales International des Graves where he
worked with many of the worlds finest musicians and teachers. Joseph graduated from the Pennsylvania State University in
2008 with a BM in Violin Performance, and was honored to receive the Creative Achievement Award given out to one
exceptional student. He studied there with James Lyon and Max Zorin on a music scholarship, and was awarded Jury
Recognition in his first year. Joseph was a winner of the Beene, Kroulik, and Brewster competitions in Pennsylvania, and in
2008, received first prize in the PSU Philharmonic Concerto Competition where he performed the Sibelius Violin Concerto. He
returns to Penn State every summer for the Penn’s Woods Music Festival under the direction of Maestro Gerardo Edelstein.
Joseph founded “Valens” Piano Quartet which earned 2nd Place in the MTNA Chamber Music Competition. Kauffman was
accepted into the class of Professor Eduard Schmieder in 2008 where he began his studies in the master’s degree program at
Temple University. Kauffman has served as concertmaster for many of the Temple Orchestra concerts. Over the summer
Kauffman performed Mozart Concerto #3 with the Wayne Pennsylvania Chamber Orchestra, performed in LA with ipalpiti
soloists international, Taught chamber music at The Music in the Mountains Festival, and his trio premiered a new work for
violin, piano, and horn.
Prometheus Chamber Orchestra
Founded in 2013, Prometheus Chamber Orchestra is a self-conducted and self-managed orchestra in residence at the
historic Church of the Advocate in North Philadelphia. Comprised of 18 musicians, Prometheus seeks to use the selfconducted orchestra to change the way audiences experience orchestra concerts, the relationship of the orchestra to
the community, and the way musicians perceive concert programming and artistic responsibility.
Jeffrey Solow, cello
Cellist Jeffrey Solow’s impassioned and compelling playing has enthralled audiences throughout North America,
Europe, Latin America and Asia as a recitalist, soloist, chamber musician and teacher. Born and raised in Los Angeles, he
studied with the distinguished cellist Gabor Rejto and earned a degree in Philosophy magna cum laude from UCLA while
studying with and then assisting the legendary Gregor Piatigorsky. Mr. Solow’s repertoire encompasses performances
of more than 40 solo works with orchestras including the Los Angeles Philharmonic (also at the Hollywood Bowl), Japan
Philharmonic, Prime Symphony (Korea), VNOB (Hanoi), Seattle Symphony, Milwaukee Symphony, Los Angeles Chamber
Orchestra, and the American Symphony (with whom he also recorded) and he has been guest artist at many national
and international chamber music festivals. He has recorded on the Columbia, New World, ABC, Centaur, Delos, Kleos,
Laurel, Everest, and Telefunken labels and received two Grammy Award nominations. In addition to performing, Mr.
Solow’s editions are published by Breitkopf, IMC, Peters, Latham, Ovation, and Henle Urtext and his articles and reviews
can be found in The Strad, Strings, and American String Teacher magazines. He is editor of the Newsletter of the
Violoncello Society, Inc. of NY, the nation’s second oldest cello society, and serves as VCS president. Recognized as an
authority on healthy and efficient cello playing, Jeffrey Solow is professor of cello at Temple University in Philadelphia.
He is past president of the American String Teachers Association, chair of ASTA’s National Solo Competition, and has
served on their Executive Board.
Timothy Watts, Luthier
Timothy Watts is a luthier (maker and restorer of stringed instruments) who trained in Philadelphia, Pa with Michael
Purcell, formerly of the William Moennig shop. Mr. Watts worked at Purcell Strings for a number of years before
opening his own shop, Watts Stringed Instruments, in Berwyn, Pa. Mr. Watts specializes in the restoration and sale of
fine violins, violas and cellos.
CMS Faculty:
Cynthia Campetti, violin
Ms. Campetti is a former member of the Philadelphia Orchestra, Philadelphia Opera Orchestra, Pennsylvania Ballet
Company and the Concerto Soloists of Philadelphia. A graduate of the Curtis Institute of Music with a degree in violin
performance, Ms. Campetti studied with world-renowned teachers, Ivan Galamian and Jascha Brodsky. For the past 35
years, Ms. Campetti has committed her time to teaching private students in the Philadelphia region. Ms. Campetti is on
staff at Eastern University, Darlington Fine Arts Center and Community Music School. Cindy is a Master Level Faculty
member at CMS.
Eric Coyne, cello
Eric has been an active teacher, performer, and chamber musician in the Philadelphia region since 2001. In addition to
his work at Community Music School since 2002, he has been a faculty member of the Westminster Choir College
Conservatory, the Nelly Berman School of Music, and The Music School of Delaware. He currently teaches music theory
and chamber music at The Music School of Delaware, and has been a Master Faculty member of the Community School
since 2009. From 2002-2005, he was ‘cellist of CMS’s ensemble-in-residence, the Mühlenberg Piano Quartet, and is
currently ‘cellist of the Illustra Trio. Other performing commitments include Symphony in C, Classical Revolution
Philadelphia, and the Murmuration Improvisation Ensemble. He holds a B.M. in Cello Performance from the University
of Iowa, and an M.M. and Performance-Pedagogy Professional Certificate from Temple University. Eric is also a certified
Suzuki instructor. Eric is a Master Level Faculty member at CMS.
Raymond Mallari, violin & viola
Raymond Mallari graduated from West Chester University with a degree in Viola Performance. He continued his
graduate studies at West Chester University in both violin and viola emphasizing pedagogy. His orchestral participation
includes Temple University Symphony Orchestra, West Chester Symphony Orchestra, Lower Merion Symphony,
Pottstown Symphony Orchestra, ChescoPOPS, and Philadelphia National Symphony. Internationally, he had the
pleasure of touring China with the Philadelphia National Symphony 2011—2012. He participated in the 2013
ChamberArt Madrid Music Festival as principal violist, earning a certificate diploma of chamber music. His chamber
music activities includes numerous String Trios, String Quartets, Guitar Quintet, and Piano Quintets. He was a
participant in the MTNA Young Artist and Chamber Music Competition placing Alternate in the 2009 Chamber Division,
an Honorable Mention in the Young Artist 2008 Division, and a National Finalist in the 2009 Young Artist Division. Mr.
Mallari teaches violin and viola beginners to advancing levels and is Suzuki certified. In addition to working at CMS, Mr.
Mallari is also a faculty member at Immaculata University and has a home studio in West Chester, PA.
2016 CMS STRING FEST Registration Form
The Festival Fee is $30 and includes one ticket to the Prometheus Chamber Orchestra Concert at 7:30pm.
Deadline for Registration is March 20th, 2016. There will be a $10 late registration fee for applicants after
March 15th, 2016. There will be no refunds given for Festival or Registration Fees paid. Participants are
welcome to bring a lunch. Photos or Video taken during the festival may be used on the CMS website and
social media pages. No last names of students will be used.
Please Complete:
Student’s Name: _____________________________________________________Age/Grade: ___________________
Instrument: __________________________________________________________Length of Study:______________
Private Lesson Teacher: ____________________________________________Length of Study:______________
Parents/Guardians: ______________________________________Preferred Phone:________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________________
Email: _________________________________________________________________________________________________
Circle One:
• I am interested in scheduling a solo adjudication: __YES / NO__
Students will be notified of their adjudication time prior to the festival.
Time Preference: No Preference / Morning / Afternoon_
•
I would like to be considered to perform in a Masterclass :
__YES / NO__
Music Selections for Adjudication and/or Master Class
Title____________________________________________ Composer___________________________ Length____Accmp?____
Title_____________________________________________Composer___________________________Length____Acmp?_____
Scale of your choice:___________________________________________________________________________________________
Please Check Type of Payment
____Cash
____Check Made Out to “CMS”
____Credit Card
CC#___________________________________________________________________EXP: ______/________ Vcode:_____________
Signature____________________________________________________________________________ Date_____________________
Please return by March 20th, 2016 with Festival Fee to:
COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL 775 W Main Street Trappe, PA 19426
STRINGS FESTIVAL 2016
SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 2016
Join us for an exciting day of solo
adjudications, Master classes and
technique workshops for violin, viola and
cello students of all ages.
775 W. Main Street, Trappe, PA 19426
610.489.3676 │ [email protected] │ www.cmsmusic.org
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Schedule of Events
10:00am - 2:30pm: Adjudications by appointment with Irene Guerriro or Cassia Harvey
10:00am - 11:00am: Suzuki Overview with Raymond Mallari
10:30am - 12:00pm: Cello Master Class Victoria De La Cruz
11:15am - 12:15pm: Bow Technique Class with Cynthia Campetti
11:45am - 12:45pm: Tim Watts Instrument/Bow Repair Demo
12:00pm - 3:30pm: Mt. Airy Violins Display
1:00pm - 2:00pm: Jeffrey Solow Bach Master class
1:00pm - 2:00pm: Viola for Violinists Class with Raymond Mallari
2:00pm - 3:30pm: Violin/Viola Master Class Joseph Kauffman
4:30pm - 5:30pm: Prometheus Chamber Orchestra Open Rehearsal
Festival Clinicians and Specials Guests:
Victoria De La Cruz, cello
Victoria De La Cruz began her cello studies at age 8 in Dallas, TX, after 3 years of begging for lessons. She moved to
Philadelphia at age 13 to pursue a life of music. At age 17, she entered The Curtis Institute of Music, where she received
her B.M. At Curtis, she studied with Orlando Cole, Lynn Harrell and Peter Wiley. Victoria has performed as a soloist
with numerous orchestras, including the Philadelphia Orchestra, Ocean City Pops, Pottstown Symphony, DePaul
Chamber Orchestra and SMU Conservatory Orchestra. She has also performed extensively as a chamber musician and
orchestral member in cities across America, Puerto Rico, Austria, Germany, Portugal, Spain, South Korea, and
Switzerland. In her spare time, Victoria gardens, collects rocks and invents recipes in her kitchen.
Irene Guerriero, violin
Irene Guerriero has a Bachelor of Music from SUNY Fredonia during which time she studied violin at the Conservatory
of Music in Vienna, Austria, a Masters of Music in violin from Westchester University and additional post graduate
education at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. Mrs. Guerriero has taught Strings and Orchestra grades 3-12 at
Archbishop Prendergast High School, the Norristown Area School District and the Boyertown Area School District. Most
recently she taught Strings, Orchestra, Music Theory, American Musical Theater and the History of Rock and Roll at the
Colonial Area School District in Plymouth Meeting. She has been professionally active as President of the
Pennsylvania/Delaware String Teachers Association (PADESTA), Chairperson of the Educational Advisory Council of
the Philadelphia Orchestra, Chairperson of the Curriculum Committee of the American String Teachers Association
(ASTA) and Co-founder of the Montgomery County Senior High Honors Orchestra. Mrs. Guerriero has performed with
the Pottstown Symphony, Reading Pops Orchestra, and the Coventry Consort String Quartet. She currently freelances in
the Philadelphia area.
Cassia Harvey, cello
Cassia Harvey is a cellist, cello teacher, and writer of cello technique. She began her cello studies at the age of eight with
Lillian Kauffman and continued her studies with Deborah Reeder and Jeffrey Solow. A soloist with the Kennett
Symphony and the Warminster Symphony and first-place winner of the PADESTA, the Concerto Soloists, and CafferataJackson Competitions, Cassia’s performances have been broadcast on Philadelphia’s Channel 57 and New York Public
Television. Recent performances include concerts at Swarthmore College, the Reading Public Museum, the Ethical
Society of Philadelphia, An Die Musik Live, and the German Society of Philadelphia, as well as lecture recitals at
Columbia University and Barnard College. Cassia has performed with her sister, Myanna, as part of the Harvey String
Duo since 1994. She has been performing with the Philmore Ensemble since 2011 and as a member of the Musicalia
Ensemble since 2015. Her recording, The Russian Cello: Rare Treasures from Imperial Russia and the Soviet Union, with
pianist Tim Ribchester, will be released in spring 2016. Cassia Harvey has been teaching cello for over twenty years. Her
students have been accepted into Philadelphia Sinfonia, Philadelphia Youth Orchestra, and Pennsylvania’s District,
Regional, and All-State Orchestras, MENC All-Eastern Orchestra, and the MENC All-National Orchestra. They have been
accepted into the Advanced Study Ensemble Program at Settlement Music School, the Masterworks Festival,
Meadowmount School of Music, and Tanglewood Music Festival. Cassia’s students have won first prizes in the KoreanAmerican Competition, the Lansdowne Symphony Competition, and in both the junior and senior divisions of the TriCounty Competition. They have soloed with the Bux-Mont Chamber Orchestra, the Warminster Symphony, and the
Landsdowne Symphony. Her students have been accepted into schools as music performance majors including Esther
Boyer College of Music, Indiana University School of Music, and the Juilliard School.
Joseph Kauffman, violin
Joseph Kauffman was born in Oakland, California in 1986, and began studying the violin when he was five. He studied with
Yayoi Numazawa of the Philadelphia Orchestra. During the summers, Joseph participated in international music festivals such
as Interlochen, Luzerne, Music in the Mountains, Kinhaven, and Recontres Musicales International des Graves where he
worked with many of the worlds finest musicians and teachers. Joseph graduated from the Pennsylvania State University in
2008 with a BM in Violin Performance, and was honored to receive the Creative Achievement Award given out to one
exceptional student. He studied there with James Lyon and Max Zorin on a music scholarship, and was awarded Jury
Recognition in his first year. Joseph was a winner of the Beene, Kroulik, and Brewster competitions in Pennsylvania, and in
2008, received first prize in the PSU Philharmonic Concerto Competition where he performed the Sibelius Violin Concerto. He
returns to Penn State every summer for the Penn’s Woods Music Festival under the direction of Maestro Gerardo Edelstein.
Joseph founded “Valens” Piano Quartet which earned 2nd Place in the MTNA Chamber Music Competition. Kauffman was
accepted into the class of Professor Eduard Schmieder in 2008 where he began his studies in the master’s degree program at
Temple University. Kauffman has served as concertmaster for many of the Temple Orchestra concerts. Over the summer
Kauffman performed Mozart Concerto #3 with the Wayne Pennsylvania Chamber Orchestra, performed in LA with ipalpiti
soloists international, Taught chamber music at The Music in the Mountains Festival, and his trio premiered a new work for
violin, piano, and horn.
Prometheus Chamber Orchestra
Founded in 2013, Prometheus Chamber Orchestra is a self-conducted and self-managed orchestra in residence at the
historic Church of the Advocate in North Philadelphia. Comprised of 18 musicians, Prometheus seeks to use the selfconducted orchestra to change the way audiences experience orchestra concerts, the relationship of the orchestra to
the community, and the way musicians perceive concert programming and artistic responsibility.
Jeffrey Solow, cello
Cellist Jeffrey Solow’s impassioned and compelling playing has enthralled audiences throughout North America,
Europe, Latin America and Asia as a recitalist, soloist, chamber musician and teacher. Born and raised in Los Angeles, he
studied with the distinguished cellist Gabor Rejto and earned a degree in Philosophy magna cum laude from UCLA while
studying with and then assisting the legendary Gregor Piatigorsky. Mr. Solow’s repertoire encompasses performances
of more than 40 solo works with orchestras including the Los Angeles Philharmonic (also at the Hollywood Bowl), Japan
Philharmonic, Prime Symphony (Korea), VNOB (Hanoi), Seattle Symphony, Milwaukee Symphony, Los Angeles Chamber
Orchestra, and the American Symphony (with whom he also recorded) and he has been guest artist at many national
and international chamber music festivals. He has recorded on the Columbia, New World, ABC, Centaur, Delos, Kleos,
Laurel, Everest, and Telefunken labels and received two Grammy Award nominations. In addition to performing, Mr.
Solow’s editions are published by Breitkopf, IMC, Peters, Latham, Ovation, and Henle Urtext and his articles and reviews
can be found in The Strad, Strings, and American String Teacher magazines. He is editor of the Newsletter of the
Violoncello Society, Inc. of NY, the nation’s second oldest cello society, and serves as VCS president. Recognized as an
authority on healthy and efficient cello playing, Jeffrey Solow is professor of cello at Temple University in Philadelphia.
He is past president of the American String Teachers Association, chair of ASTA’s National Solo Competition, and has
served on their Executive Board.
Timothy Watts, Luthier
Timothy Watts is a luthier (maker and restorer of stringed instruments) who trained in Philadelphia, Pa with Michael
Purcell, formerly of the William Moennig shop. Mr. Watts worked at Purcell Strings for a number of years before
opening his own shop, Watts Stringed Instruments, in Berwyn, Pa. Mr. Watts specializes in the restoration and sale of
fine violins, violas and cellos.
CMS Faculty:
Cynthia Campetti, violin
Ms. Campetti is a former member of the Philadelphia Orchestra, Philadelphia Opera Orchestra, Pennsylvania Ballet
Company and the Concerto Soloists of Philadelphia. A graduate of the Curtis Institute of Music with a degree in violin
performance, Ms. Campetti studied with world-renowned teachers, Ivan Galamian and Jascha Brodsky. For the past 35
years, Ms. Campetti has committed her time to teaching private students in the Philadelphia region. Ms. Campetti is on
staff at Eastern University, Darlington Fine Arts Center and Community Music School. Cindy is a Master Level Faculty
member at CMS.
Eric Coyne, cello
Eric has been an active teacher, performer, and chamber musician in the Philadelphia region since 2001. In addition to
his work at Community Music School since 2002, he has been a faculty member of the Westminster Choir College
Conservatory, the Nelly Berman School of Music, and The Music School of Delaware. He currently teaches music theory
and chamber music at The Music School of Delaware, and has been a Master Faculty member of the Community School
since 2009. From 2002-2005, he was ‘cellist of CMS’s ensemble-in-residence, the Mühlenberg Piano Quartet, and is
currently ‘cellist of the Illustra Trio. Other performing commitments include Symphony in C, Classical Revolution
Philadelphia, and the Murmuration Improvisation Ensemble. He holds a B.M. in Cello Performance from the University
of Iowa, and an M.M. and Performance-Pedagogy Professional Certificate from Temple University. Eric is also a certified
Suzuki instructor. Eric is a Master Level Faculty member at CMS.
Raymond Mallari, violin & viola
Raymond Mallari graduated from West Chester University with a degree in Viola Performance. He continued his
graduate studies at West Chester University in both violin and viola emphasizing pedagogy. His orchestral participation
includes Temple University Symphony Orchestra, West Chester Symphony Orchestra, Lower Merion Symphony,
Pottstown Symphony Orchestra, ChescoPOPS, and Philadelphia National Symphony. Internationally, he had the
pleasure of touring China with the Philadelphia National Symphony 2011—2012. He participated in the 2013
ChamberArt Madrid Music Festival as principal violist, earning a certificate diploma of chamber music. His chamber
music activities includes numerous String Trios, String Quartets, Guitar Quintet, and Piano Quintets. He was a
participant in the MTNA Young Artist and Chamber Music Competition placing Alternate in the 2009 Chamber Division,
an Honorable Mention in the Young Artist 2008 Division, and a National Finalist in the 2009 Young Artist Division. Mr.
Mallari teaches violin and viola beginners to advancing levels and is Suzuki certified. In addition to working at CMS, Mr.
Mallari is also a faculty member at Immaculata University and has a home studio in West Chester, PA.
2016 CMS STRING FEST Registration Form
The Festival Fee is $30 and includes one ticket to the Prometheus Chamber Orchestra Concert at 7:30pm.
Deadline for Registration is March 20th, 2016. There will be a $10 late registration fee for applicants after
March 15th, 2016. There will be no refunds given for Festival or Registration Fees paid. Participants are
welcome to bring a lunch. Photos or Video taken during the festival may be used on the CMS website and
social media pages. No last names of students will be used.
Please Complete:
Student’s Name: _____________________________________________________Age/Grade: ___________________
Instrument: __________________________________________________________Length of Study:______________
Private Lesson Teacher: ____________________________________________Length of Study:______________
Parents/Guardians: ______________________________________Preferred Phone:________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________________
Email: _________________________________________________________________________________________________
Circle One:
• I am interested in scheduling a solo adjudication: __YES / NO__
Students will be notified of their adjudication time prior to the festival.
Time Preference: No Preference / Morning / Afternoon_
•
I would like to be considered to perform in a Masterclass :
__YES / NO__
Music Selections for Adjudication and/or Master Class
Title____________________________________________ Composer___________________________ Length____Accmp?____
Title_____________________________________________Composer___________________________Length____Acmp?_____
Scale of your choice:___________________________________________________________________________________________
Please Check Type of Payment
____Cash
____Check Made Out to “CMS”
____Credit Card
CC#___________________________________________________________________EXP: ______/________ Vcode:_____________
Signature____________________________________________________________________________ Date_____________________
Please return by March 20th, 2016 with Festival Fee to:
COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL 775 W Main Street Trappe, PA 19426
STRINGS FESTIVAL 2016
SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 2016
Join us for an exciting day of solo
adjudications, Master classes and
technique workshops for violin, viola and
cello students of all ages.
775 W. Main Street, Trappe, PA 19426
610.489.3676 │ [email protected] │ www.cmsmusic.org
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Schedule of Events
10:00am - 2:30pm: Adjudications by appointment with Irene Guerriro or Cassia Harvey
10:00am - 11:00am: Suzuki Overview with Raymond Mallari
10:30am - 12:00pm: Cello Master Class Victoria De La Cruz
11:15am - 12:15pm: Bow Technique Class with Cynthia Campetti
11:45am - 12:45pm: Tim Watts Instrument/Bow Repair Demo
12:00pm - 3:30pm: Mt. Airy Violins Display
1:00pm - 2:00pm: Jeffrey Solow Bach Master class
1:00pm - 2:00pm: Viola for Violinists Class with Raymond Mallari
2:00pm - 3:30pm: Violin/Viola Master Class Joseph Kauffman
4:30pm - 5:30pm: Prometheus Chamber Orchestra Open Rehearsal
Festival Clinicians and Specials Guests:
Victoria De La Cruz, cello
Victoria De La Cruz began her cello studies at age 8 in Dallas, TX, after 3 years of begging for lessons. She moved to
Philadelphia at age 13 to pursue a life of music. At age 17, she entered The Curtis Institute of Music, where she received
her B.M. At Curtis, she studied with Orlando Cole, Lynn Harrell and Peter Wiley. Victoria has performed as a soloist
with numerous orchestras, including the Philadelphia Orchestra, Ocean City Pops, Pottstown Symphony, DePaul
Chamber Orchestra and SMU Conservatory Orchestra. She has also performed extensively as a chamber musician and
orchestral member in cities across America, Puerto Rico, Austria, Germany, Portugal, Spain, South Korea, and
Switzerland. In her spare time, Victoria gardens, collects rocks and invents recipes in her kitchen.
Irene Guerriero, violin
Irene Guerriero has a Bachelor of Music from SUNY Fredonia during which time she studied violin at the Conservatory
of Music in Vienna, Austria, a Masters of Music in violin from Westchester University and additional post graduate
education at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. Mrs. Guerriero has taught Strings and Orchestra grades 3-12 at
Archbishop Prendergast High School, the Norristown Area School District and the Boyertown Area School District. Most
recently she taught Strings, Orchestra, Music Theory, American Musical Theater and the History of Rock and Roll at the
Colonial Area School District in Plymouth Meeting. She has been professionally active as President of the
Pennsylvania/Delaware String Teachers Association (PADESTA), Chairperson of the Educational Advisory Council of
the Philadelphia Orchestra, Chairperson of the Curriculum Committee of the American String Teachers Association
(ASTA) and Co-founder of the Montgomery County Senior High Honors Orchestra. Mrs. Guerriero has performed with
the Pottstown Symphony, Reading Pops Orchestra, and the Coventry Consort String Quartet. She currently freelances in
the Philadelphia area.
Cassia Harvey, cello
Cassia Harvey is a cellist, cello teacher, and writer of cello technique. She began her cello studies at the age of eight with
Lillian Kauffman and continued her studies with Deborah Reeder and Jeffrey Solow. A soloist with the Kennett
Symphony and the Warminster Symphony and first-place winner of the PADESTA, the Concerto Soloists, and CafferataJackson Competitions, Cassia’s performances have been broadcast on Philadelphia’s Channel 57 and New York Public
Television. Recent performances include concerts at Swarthmore College, the Reading Public Museum, the Ethical
Society of Philadelphia, An Die Musik Live, and the German Society of Philadelphia, as well as lecture recitals at
Columbia University and Barnard College. Cassia has performed with her sister, Myanna, as part of the Harvey String
Duo since 1994. She has been performing with the Philmore Ensemble since 2011 and as a member of the Musicalia
Ensemble since 2015. Her recording, The Russian Cello: Rare Treasures from Imperial Russia and the Soviet Union, with
pianist Tim Ribchester, will be released in spring 2016. Cassia Harvey has been teaching cello for over twenty years. Her
students have been accepted into Philadelphia Sinfonia, Philadelphia Youth Orchestra, and Pennsylvania’s District,
Regional, and All-State Orchestras, MENC All-Eastern Orchestra, and the MENC All-National Orchestra. They have been
accepted into the Advanced Study Ensemble Program at Settlement Music School, the Masterworks Festival,
Meadowmount School of Music, and Tanglewood Music Festival. Cassia’s students have won first prizes in the KoreanAmerican Competition, the Lansdowne Symphony Competition, and in both the junior and senior divisions of the TriCounty Competition. They have soloed with the Bux-Mont Chamber Orchestra, the Warminster Symphony, and the
Landsdowne Symphony. Her students have been accepted into schools as music performance majors including Esther
Boyer College of Music, Indiana University School of Music, and the Juilliard School.
Joseph Kauffman, violin
Joseph Kauffman was born in Oakland, California in 1986, and began studying the violin when he was five. He studied with
Yayoi Numazawa of the Philadelphia Orchestra. During the summers, Joseph participated in international music festivals such
as Interlochen, Luzerne, Music in the Mountains, Kinhaven, and Recontres Musicales International des Graves where he
worked with many of the worlds finest musicians and teachers. Joseph graduated from the Pennsylvania State University in
2008 with a BM in Violin Performance, and was honored to receive the Creative Achievement Award given out to one
exceptional student. He studied there with James Lyon and Max Zorin on a music scholarship, and was awarded Jury
Recognition in his first year. Joseph was a winner of the Beene, Kroulik, and Brewster competitions in Pennsylvania, and in
2008, received first prize in the PSU Philharmonic Concerto Competition where he performed the Sibelius Violin Concerto. He
returns to Penn State every summer for the Penn’s Woods Music Festival under the direction of Maestro Gerardo Edelstein.
Joseph founded “Valens” Piano Quartet which earned 2nd Place in the MTNA Chamber Music Competition. Kauffman was
accepted into the class of Professor Eduard Schmieder in 2008 where he began his studies in the master’s degree program at
Temple University. Kauffman has served as concertmaster for many of the Temple Orchestra concerts. Over the summer
Kauffman performed Mozart Concerto #3 with the Wayne Pennsylvania Chamber Orchestra, performed in LA with ipalpiti
soloists international, Taught chamber music at The Music in the Mountains Festival, and his trio premiered a new work for
violin, piano, and horn.
Prometheus Chamber Orchestra
Founded in 2013, Prometheus Chamber Orchestra is a self-conducted and self-managed orchestra in residence at the
historic Church of the Advocate in North Philadelphia. Comprised of 18 musicians, Prometheus seeks to use the selfconducted orchestra to change the way audiences experience orchestra concerts, the relationship of the orchestra to
the community, and the way musicians perceive concert programming and artistic responsibility.
Jeffrey Solow, cello
Cellist Jeffrey Solow’s impassioned and compelling playing has enthralled audiences throughout North America,
Europe, Latin America and Asia as a recitalist, soloist, chamber musician and teacher. Born and raised in Los Angeles, he
studied with the distinguished cellist Gabor Rejto and earned a degree in Philosophy magna cum laude from UCLA while
studying with and then assisting the legendary Gregor Piatigorsky. Mr. Solow’s repertoire encompasses performances
of more than 40 solo works with orchestras including the Los Angeles Philharmonic (also at the Hollywood Bowl), Japan
Philharmonic, Prime Symphony (Korea), VNOB (Hanoi), Seattle Symphony, Milwaukee Symphony, Los Angeles Chamber
Orchestra, and the American Symphony (with whom he also recorded) and he has been guest artist at many national
and international chamber music festivals. He has recorded on the Columbia, New World, ABC, Centaur, Delos, Kleos,
Laurel, Everest, and Telefunken labels and received two Grammy Award nominations. In addition to performing, Mr.
Solow’s editions are published by Breitkopf, IMC, Peters, Latham, Ovation, and Henle Urtext and his articles and reviews
can be found in The Strad, Strings, and American String Teacher magazines. He is editor of the Newsletter of the
Violoncello Society, Inc. of NY, the nation’s second oldest cello society, and serves as VCS president. Recognized as an
authority on healthy and efficient cello playing, Jeffrey Solow is professor of cello at Temple University in Philadelphia.
He is past president of the American String Teachers Association, chair of ASTA’s National Solo Competition, and has
served on their Executive Board.
Timothy Watts, Luthier
Timothy Watts is a luthier (maker and restorer of stringed instruments) who trained in Philadelphia, Pa with Michael
Purcell, formerly of the William Moennig shop. Mr. Watts worked at Purcell Strings for a number of years before
opening his own shop, Watts Stringed Instruments, in Berwyn, Pa. Mr. Watts specializes in the restoration and sale of
fine violins, violas and cellos.
CMS Faculty:
Cynthia Campetti, violin
Ms. Campetti is a former member of the Philadelphia Orchestra, Philadelphia Opera Orchestra, Pennsylvania Ballet
Company and the Concerto Soloists of Philadelphia. A graduate of the Curtis Institute of Music with a degree in violin
performance, Ms. Campetti studied with world-renowned teachers, Ivan Galamian and Jascha Brodsky. For the past 35
years, Ms. Campetti has committed her time to teaching private students in the Philadelphia region. Ms. Campetti is on
staff at Eastern University, Darlington Fine Arts Center and Community Music School. Cindy is a Master Level Faculty
member at CMS.
Eric Coyne, cello
Eric has been an active teacher, performer, and chamber musician in the Philadelphia region since 2001. In addition to
his work at Community Music School since 2002, he has been a faculty member of the Westminster Choir College
Conservatory, the Nelly Berman School of Music, and The Music School of Delaware. He currently teaches music theory
and chamber music at The Music School of Delaware, and has been a Master Faculty member of the Community School
since 2009. From 2002-2005, he was ‘cellist of CMS’s ensemble-in-residence, the Mühlenberg Piano Quartet, and is
currently ‘cellist of the Illustra Trio. Other performing commitments include Symphony in C, Classical Revolution
Philadelphia, and the Murmuration Improvisation Ensemble. He holds a B.M. in Cello Performance from the University
of Iowa, and an M.M. and Performance-Pedagogy Professional Certificate from Temple University. Eric is also a certified
Suzuki instructor. Eric is a Master Level Faculty member at CMS.
Raymond Mallari, violin & viola
Raymond Mallari graduated from West Chester University with a degree in Viola Performance. He continued his
graduate studies at West Chester University in both violin and viola emphasizing pedagogy. His orchestral participation
includes Temple University Symphony Orchestra, West Chester Symphony Orchestra, Lower Merion Symphony,
Pottstown Symphony Orchestra, ChescoPOPS, and Philadelphia National Symphony. Internationally, he had the
pleasure of touring China with the Philadelphia National Symphony 2011—2012. He participated in the 2013
ChamberArt Madrid Music Festival as principal violist, earning a certificate diploma of chamber music. His chamber
music activities includes numerous String Trios, String Quartets, Guitar Quintet, and Piano Quintets. He was a
participant in the MTNA Young Artist and Chamber Music Competition placing Alternate in the 2009 Chamber Division,
an Honorable Mention in the Young Artist 2008 Division, and a National Finalist in the 2009 Young Artist Division. Mr.
Mallari teaches violin and viola beginners to advancing levels and is Suzuki certified. In addition to working at CMS, Mr.
Mallari is also a faculty member at Immaculata University and has a home studio in West Chester, PA.
2016 CMS STRING FEST Registration Form
The Festival Fee is $30 and includes one ticket to the Prometheus Chamber Orchestra Concert at 7:30pm.
Deadline for Registration is March 20th, 2016. There will be a $10 late registration fee for applicants after
March 15th, 2016. There will be no refunds given for Festival or Registration Fees paid. Participants are
welcome to bring a lunch. Photos or Video taken during the festival may be used on the CMS website and
social media pages. No last names of students will be used.
Please Complete:
Student’s Name: _____________________________________________________Age/Grade: ___________________
Instrument: __________________________________________________________Length of Study:______________
Private Lesson Teacher: ____________________________________________Length of Study:______________
Parents/Guardians: ______________________________________Preferred Phone:________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________________
Email: _________________________________________________________________________________________________
Circle One:
• I am interested in scheduling a solo adjudication: __YES / NO__
Students will be notified of their adjudication time prior to the festival.
Time Preference: No Preference / Morning / Afternoon_
•
I would like to be considered to perform in a Masterclass :
__YES / NO__
Music Selections for Adjudication and/or Master Class
Title____________________________________________ Composer___________________________ Length____Accmp?____
Title_____________________________________________Composer___________________________Length____Acmp?_____
Scale of your choice:___________________________________________________________________________________________
Please Check Type of Payment
____Cash
____Check Made Out to “CMS”
____Credit Card
CC#___________________________________________________________________EXP: ______/________ Vcode:_____________
Signature____________________________________________________________________________ Date_____________________
Please return by March 20th, 2016 with Festival Fee to:
COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL 775 W Main Street Trappe, PA 19426
STRINGS FESTIVAL 2016
SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 2016
Join us for an exciting day of solo
adjudications, Master classes and
technique workshops for violin, viola and
cello students of all ages.
775 W. Main Street, Trappe, PA 19426
610.489.3676 │ [email protected] │ www.cmsmusic.org
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Schedule of Events
10:00am - 2:30pm: Adjudications by appointment with Irene Guerriro or Cassia Harvey
10:00am - 11:00am: Suzuki Overview with Raymond Mallari
10:30am - 12:00pm: Cello Master Class Victoria De La Cruz
11:15am - 12:15pm: Bow Technique Class with Cynthia Campetti
11:45am - 12:45pm: Tim Watts Instrument/Bow Repair Demo
12:00pm - 3:30pm: Mt. Airy Violins Display
1:00pm - 2:00pm: Jeffrey Solow Bach Master class
1:00pm - 2:00pm: Viola for Violinists Class with Raymond Mallari
2:00pm - 3:30pm: Violin/Viola Master Class Joseph Kauffman
4:30pm - 5:30pm: Prometheus Chamber Orchestra Open Rehearsal
Festival Clinicians and Specials Guests:
Victoria De La Cruz, cello
Victoria De La Cruz began her cello studies at age 8 in Dallas, TX, after 3 years of begging for lessons. She moved to
Philadelphia at age 13 to pursue a life of music. At age 17, she entered The Curtis Institute of Music, where she received
her B.M. At Curtis, she studied with Orlando Cole, Lynn Harrell and Peter Wiley. Victoria has performed as a soloist
with numerous orchestras, including the Philadelphia Orchestra, Ocean City Pops, Pottstown Symphony, DePaul
Chamber Orchestra and SMU Conservatory Orchestra. She has also performed extensively as a chamber musician and
orchestral member in cities across America, Puerto Rico, Austria, Germany, Portugal, Spain, South Korea, and
Switzerland. In her spare time, Victoria gardens, collects rocks and invents recipes in her kitchen.
Irene Guerriero, violin
Irene Guerriero has a Bachelor of Music from SUNY Fredonia during which time she studied violin at the Conservatory
of Music in Vienna, Austria, a Masters of Music in violin from Westchester University and additional post graduate
education at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. Mrs. Guerriero has taught Strings and Orchestra grades 3-12 at
Archbishop Prendergast High School, the Norristown Area School District and the Boyertown Area School District. Most
recently she taught Strings, Orchestra, Music Theory, American Musical Theater and the History of Rock and Roll at the
Colonial Area School District in Plymouth Meeting. She has been professionally active as President of the
Pennsylvania/Delaware String Teachers Association (PADESTA), Chairperson of the Educational Advisory Council of
the Philadelphia Orchestra, Chairperson of the Curriculum Committee of the American String Teachers Association
(ASTA) and Co-founder of the Montgomery County Senior High Honors Orchestra. Mrs. Guerriero has performed with
the Pottstown Symphony, Reading Pops Orchestra, and the Coventry Consort String Quartet. She currently freelances in
the Philadelphia area.
Cassia Harvey, cello
Cassia Harvey is a cellist, cello teacher, and writer of cello technique. She began her cello studies at the age of eight with
Lillian Kauffman and continued her studies with Deborah Reeder and Jeffrey Solow. A soloist with the Kennett
Symphony and the Warminster Symphony and first-place winner of the PADESTA, the Concerto Soloists, and CafferataJackson Competitions, Cassia’s performances have been broadcast on Philadelphia’s Channel 57 and New York Public
Television. Recent performances include concerts at Swarthmore College, the Reading Public Museum, the Ethical
Society of Philadelphia, An Die Musik Live, and the German Society of Philadelphia, as well as lecture recitals at
Columbia University and Barnard College. Cassia has performed with her sister, Myanna, as part of the Harvey String
Duo since 1994. She has been performing with the Philmore Ensemble since 2011 and as a member of the Musicalia
Ensemble since 2015. Her recording, The Russian Cello: Rare Treasures from Imperial Russia and the Soviet Union, with
pianist Tim Ribchester, will be released in spring 2016. Cassia Harvey has been teaching cello for over twenty years. Her
students have been accepted into Philadelphia Sinfonia, Philadelphia Youth Orchestra, and Pennsylvania’s District,
Regional, and All-State Orchestras, MENC All-Eastern Orchestra, and the MENC All-National Orchestra. They have been
accepted into the Advanced Study Ensemble Program at Settlement Music School, the Masterworks Festival,
Meadowmount School of Music, and Tanglewood Music Festival. Cassia’s students have won first prizes in the KoreanAmerican Competition, the Lansdowne Symphony Competition, and in both the junior and senior divisions of the TriCounty Competition. They have soloed with the Bux-Mont Chamber Orchestra, the Warminster Symphony, and the
Landsdowne Symphony. Her students have been accepted into schools as music performance majors including Esther
Boyer College of Music, Indiana University School of Music, and the Juilliard School.
Joseph Kauffman, violin
Joseph Kauffman was born in Oakland, California in 1986, and began studying the violin when he was five. He studied with
Yayoi Numazawa of the Philadelphia Orchestra. During the summers, Joseph participated in international music festivals such
as Interlochen, Luzerne, Music in the Mountains, Kinhaven, and Recontres Musicales International des Graves where he
worked with many of the worlds finest musicians and teachers. Joseph graduated from the Pennsylvania State University in
2008 with a BM in Violin Performance, and was honored to receive the Creative Achievement Award given out to one
exceptional student. He studied there with James Lyon and Max Zorin on a music scholarship, and was awarded Jury
Recognition in his first year. Joseph was a winner of the Beene, Kroulik, and Brewster competitions in Pennsylvania, and in
2008, received first prize in the PSU Philharmonic Concerto Competition where he performed the Sibelius Violin Concerto. He
returns to Penn State every summer for the Penn’s Woods Music Festival under the direction of Maestro Gerardo Edelstein.
Joseph founded “Valens” Piano Quartet which earned 2nd Place in the MTNA Chamber Music Competition. Kauffman was
accepted into the class of Professor Eduard Schmieder in 2008 where he began his studies in the master’s degree program at
Temple University. Kauffman has served as concertmaster for many of the Temple Orchestra concerts. Over the summer
Kauffman performed Mozart Concerto #3 with the Wayne Pennsylvania Chamber Orchestra, performed in LA with ipalpiti
soloists international, Taught chamber music at The Music in the Mountains Festival, and his trio premiered a new work for
violin, piano, and horn.
Prometheus Chamber Orchestra
Founded in 2013, Prometheus Chamber Orchestra is a self-conducted and self-managed orchestra in residence at the
historic Church of the Advocate in North Philadelphia. Comprised of 18 musicians, Prometheus seeks to use the selfconducted orchestra to change the way audiences experience orchestra concerts, the relationship of the orchestra to
the community, and the way musicians perceive concert programming and artistic responsibility.
Jeffrey Solow, cello
Cellist Jeffrey Solow’s impassioned and compelling playing has enthralled audiences throughout North America,
Europe, Latin America and Asia as a recitalist, soloist, chamber musician and teacher. Born and raised in Los Angeles, he
studied with the distinguished cellist Gabor Rejto and earned a degree in Philosophy magna cum laude from UCLA while
studying with and then assisting the legendary Gregor Piatigorsky. Mr. Solow’s repertoire encompasses performances
of more than 40 solo works with orchestras including the Los Angeles Philharmonic (also at the Hollywood Bowl), Japan
Philharmonic, Prime Symphony (Korea), VNOB (Hanoi), Seattle Symphony, Milwaukee Symphony, Los Angeles Chamber
Orchestra, and the American Symphony (with whom he also recorded) and he has been guest artist at many national
and international chamber music festivals. He has recorded on the Columbia, New World, ABC, Centaur, Delos, Kleos,
Laurel, Everest, and Telefunken labels and received two Grammy Award nominations. In addition to performing, Mr.
Solow’s editions are published by Breitkopf, IMC, Peters, Latham, Ovation, and Henle Urtext and his articles and reviews
can be found in The Strad, Strings, and American String Teacher magazines. He is editor of the Newsletter of the
Violoncello Society, Inc. of NY, the nation’s second oldest cello society, and serves as VCS president. Recognized as an
authority on healthy and efficient cello playing, Jeffrey Solow is professor of cello at Temple University in Philadelphia.
He is past president of the American String Teachers Association, chair of ASTA’s National Solo Competition, and has
served on their Executive Board.
Timothy Watts, Luthier
Timothy Watts is a luthier (maker and restorer of stringed instruments) who trained in Philadelphia, Pa with Michael
Purcell, formerly of the William Moennig shop. Mr. Watts worked at Purcell Strings for a number of years before
opening his own shop, Watts Stringed Instruments, in Berwyn, Pa. Mr. Watts specializes in the restoration and sale of
fine violins, violas and cellos.
CMS Faculty:
Cynthia Campetti, violin
Ms. Campetti is a former member of the Philadelphia Orchestra, Philadelphia Opera Orchestra, Pennsylvania Ballet
Company and the Concerto Soloists of Philadelphia. A graduate of the Curtis Institute of Music with a degree in violin
performance, Ms. Campetti studied with world-renowned teachers, Ivan Galamian and Jascha Brodsky. For the past 35
years, Ms. Campetti has committed her time to teaching private students in the Philadelphia region. Ms. Campetti is on
staff at Eastern University, Darlington Fine Arts Center and Community Music School. Cindy is a Master Level Faculty
member at CMS.
Eric Coyne, cello
Eric has been an active teacher, performer, and chamber musician in the Philadelphia region since 2001. In addition to
his work at Community Music School since 2002, he has been a faculty member of the Westminster Choir College
Conservatory, the Nelly Berman School of Music, and The Music School of Delaware. He currently teaches music theory
and chamber music at The Music School of Delaware, and has been a Master Faculty member of the Community School
since 2009. From 2002-2005, he was ‘cellist of CMS’s ensemble-in-residence, the Mühlenberg Piano Quartet, and is
currently ‘cellist of the Illustra Trio. Other performing commitments include Symphony in C, Classical Revolution
Philadelphia, and the Murmuration Improvisation Ensemble. He holds a B.M. in Cello Performance from the University
of Iowa, and an M.M. and Performance-Pedagogy Professional Certificate from Temple University. Eric is also a certified
Suzuki instructor. Eric is a Master Level Faculty member at CMS.
Raymond Mallari, violin & viola
Raymond Mallari graduated from West Chester University with a degree in Viola Performance. He continued his
graduate studies at West Chester University in both violin and viola emphasizing pedagogy. His orchestral participation
includes Temple University Symphony Orchestra, West Chester Symphony Orchestra, Lower Merion Symphony,
Pottstown Symphony Orchestra, ChescoPOPS, and Philadelphia National Symphony. Internationally, he had the
pleasure of touring China with the Philadelphia National Symphony 2011—2012. He participated in the 2013
ChamberArt Madrid Music Festival as principal violist, earning a certificate diploma of chamber music. His chamber
music activities includes numerous String Trios, String Quartets, Guitar Quintet, and Piano Quintets. He was a
participant in the MTNA Young Artist and Chamber Music Competition placing Alternate in the 2009 Chamber Division,
an Honorable Mention in the Young Artist 2008 Division, and a National Finalist in the 2009 Young Artist Division. Mr.
Mallari teaches violin and viola beginners to advancing levels and is Suzuki certified. In addition to working at CMS, Mr.
Mallari is also a faculty member at Immaculata University and has a home studio in West Chester, PA.
2016 CMS STRING FEST Registration Form
The Festival Fee is $30 and includes one ticket to the Prometheus Chamber Orchestra Concert at 7:30pm.
Deadline for Registration is March 20th, 2016. There will be a $10 late registration fee for applicants after
March 15th, 2016. There will be no refunds given for Festival or Registration Fees paid. Participants are
welcome to bring a lunch. Photos or Video taken during the festival may be used on the CMS website and
social media pages. No last names of students will be used.
Please Complete:
Student’s Name: _____________________________________________________Age/Grade: ___________________
Instrument: __________________________________________________________Length of Study:______________
Private Lesson Teacher: ____________________________________________Length of Study:______________
Parents/Guardians: ______________________________________Preferred Phone:________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________________
Email: _________________________________________________________________________________________________
Circle One:
• I am interested in scheduling a solo adjudication: __YES / NO__
Students will be notified of their adjudication time prior to the festival.
Time Preference: No Preference / Morning / Afternoon_
•
I would like to be considered to perform in a Masterclass :
__YES / NO__
Music Selections for Adjudication and/or Master Class
Title____________________________________________ Composer___________________________ Length____Accmp?____
Title_____________________________________________Composer___________________________Length____Acmp?_____
Scale of your choice:___________________________________________________________________________________________
Please Check Type of Payment
____Cash
____Check Made Out to “CMS”
____Credit Card
CC#___________________________________________________________________EXP: ______/________ Vcode:_____________
Signature____________________________________________________________________________ Date_____________________
Please return by March 20th, 2016 with Festival Fee to:
COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL 775 W Main Street Trappe, PA 19426