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Marvin McNew
Marvin McNew is a seasoned music educator, producer, and performer with a Master's in Education and ongoing Ph.D. studies in Music Education. Known for his genre-spanning production work, university teaching, and middle/high school instruction, Marvin combines technical expertise with leadership skills, inspiring students and elevating every project he undertakes.
Gene Baker
Gene V. Baker is a composer blending jazz, contemporary classical, experimental, and popular music. An adept trumpet, piano, and jazz organ performer, he also produces and engineers. With 10 years of band directing experience, Gene is a DMA student at Frost School of Music and has performed at renowned venues worldwide.
Daryl Silberman
Ms. Daryl Silberman is a professional violinist/violist, an orchestra director at Scullen Middle School in Naperville, IL, and a director for the Youth Symphony of DuPage. “Ms. S” studied viola performance at the University of Colorado at Boulder, San Francisco Conservatory of Music, and University of Southern California and teaches with her 5-string violin. She has been a private studio teacher, high school orchestra director, youth orchestra director and freelance violist and violinist in Illinois, Oregon, and California performing with regional orchestras, rock bands, movie studio orchestras, chamber groups, and baroque ensembles.
Marc Mangino
Marc studied music at The College of New Jersey and Westminster Choir College, earning his bachelor’s degree in Music Education. A certified Life Coach, Marc has over 20 years of teaching experience in various settings, including high schools, middle schools, and private lessons. He also authors innovative teaching materials and instrumental method books.
Michelle Gergich
Michelle Gergich, a flutist and conductor, has over 10 years of experience teaching music to students from ages 3 to adults. She is the Assistant Conductor of the Moorestown Community Band and teaches instrumental music at Mount Laurel's Countryside and Parkway Elementary Schools. Michelle also maintains a private music studio and holds advanced degrees in instrumental conducting and music education from Rutgers University and the University of Minnesota.
