Temple Music Prep
Temple University’s Music Preparatory Division, or “Temple Music Prep” for short, is a program located in the heart of center…
Jeff Russo, Composer, Songwriter, and Founding Member of “Tonic”
Jeff Russo was one of the two founding members of the rock band “Tonic”, perhaps best known for their number…
David Hart, Guitarist and Entrepreneur
David Hart is the developer of the G4 Guitar Method, a method based on his two decades of teaching and…
Carol Jantsch, Principal Tuba of The Philadelphia Orchestra
Carol Jantsch became the first female tuba player to win a major symphony orchestra position while she was still a…
Sara Davis Buechner, Concert Pianist
Sara Davis Buechner has been hailed by The New York Times for her “intelligence, integrity and all-encompassing technical prowess”. As…
Sam Rao, CEO and Founder of Practicia
Sam Rao is a multi-discipline musician, entrepreneur, and developer of Practicia, an innovative app platform that helps students and teachers…
Roger Ideishi, Occupational Therapist and Arts Advocate
Roger Ideishi is the Director of Occupational Therapy at Temple University in Philadelphia. He has worked to provide community access…
Eleanor Sokoloff, Legendary Piano Pedagogue
Eleanor Sokoloff has been teaching piano at The Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia since 1936. At the ripe young…
Steven Hackman, Composer, Conductor, Arranger, Producer
Steven Hackman is one of the most exciting hybrid classical and pop artists on the scene today. Steve has worked…
Chad Seiter, Movie, TV and Videogame Composer
Chad Seiter has composed and produced original music for several major Hollywood franchises such as Star Trek, Fringe, and Lost.…
Mimi Stillman, Flutist
At the age of 12, Mimi Stillman was the youngest wind player ever to be accepted for studies at The…
Joseph Conyers, Assistant Principal Bass of The Philadelphia Orchestra
Joseph Conyers is a remarkable musician, educator, and civic leader. In 2007, Ebony magazine named him one of ‘30 Leaders…
Tom Di Nardo, Arts Writer and Author
For 40 years, Tom Di Nardo has covered the Philadelphia arts scene through his articles in the Bulletin and the…
Alan Morrison, Concert Organist
Alan Morrison is recognized as one of America's premier concert organists, performing in prestigious concert organ venues across the United States…
