Randy Nataraj-Allen Piano and Voice Formal Education: Master’s Degree: curriculum & Instructional / Technology - Grand Canyon University – Phoenix, AZ Bachelor of Church Music: Samford University – Birmingham, AL Major: Voice, Minor: Piano Awards / Accolades: Voted “Educator of the Year 2002-2003” Experience / Performances: August 1995 – Present: Music Teacher, Pinellas County Schools – Largo, FL 2007 Elementary All county chorus conductor 2002-2003 Elementary Music Educator of the Year James B. Sanderlin PK-8 IB World School: grades K-5 and two classes Fairmount Park Elementary: K-5 Music Itinerate Northwest Elementary K-5 Music Itinerate Lakewood Elementary K-5 Music Itinerate Starkey Elementary: K-5 Music Itinerate Cypress Woods Elementary: K-5 two choruses and recorder South Ward Elementary: K-5 and two choruses Orange Grove Elementary: k-3, SLI and SLD (195-1996 only) January 1991-Present: Voice and Piano Instructor: Marcia P Hoffman School of the Arts William Cusick Piano, Vocal Instruction, Accompanist, Music Director for Stage productions Formal Education: Bachelor Degree in Music Education from State University of New York and Fredonia One semester abroad in Antwerp, Belgium studying music and art at the Royal Flemish Conservatory of Music Master Degree in Piano Performance from University of South Florida Awards / Accolades: Voted Favorite Musical Director six times by the Grapevine Theater Publication. Statement of philosophy: Even your smallest experiences can open doorways to greater learning. Experience / Performances: As a Music Director he has worked at Bartk’e Dinner Theatre in Tampa, the Show Boat Dinner Theatre in Clearwater, Hudson, community Theaters throughout Pinellas County, various high schools and instructs and accompanies for the Marcia P. Hoffman School of the Arts summer programs, Children’s Choir and Center Stage Choir. Bill has worked with actors Donald O’Connor, Dacid Naughton, from the comedy sitcom “My Sister Sam”, big ban singer and soloist Kay Stevens, opera singer Georgio Tozzi and composer/lyricist Marin Hamlisch. He has taught math, voice and keyboard at a private school in New Port Richey. Carolyn Cline Piano, Voice, Guitar, Flute Formal Education: Master of Arts in Music Education, University of South Florida in Tampa Bachelor of Music Applied Piano/Music Theory, Eastern New Mexico University in Portales, NM Florida Teaching Certificates: Music K‐12 (ESE); Elementary Education K‐6. Orff Level I & II Certifications from University of South Florida in Tampa, FL Awards / Accolades: 2004 Televised Broadcast on Fox 13; “What’s right with Tampa Bay Coach/Sponsor of the Tampa Cougarettes, who won 2004 Outstanding Disabled Star Athletes of the Year from the John E. Lynch foundation in Tampa, FL 2004‐2006 Exceptional Cheer and Dance Division 2005‐2006 US Open Cheerleading and Dance Championships in Orlando and Miami, FL Stuart Veteran’s Day Parade: “Best Patriotic Theme” trophy for the Treasure Coast Flag Corp 1979 Miss America 2nd runner‐up and first in Talent Award 1978 Miss Florida and 1st in Talent Award 1973 Miss USA Universe Pageant and 1st in Swimsuit Award. 1973 Miss New Mexico Universe Statement of philosophy: The piano is the mother of all instruments. Music should be an important part in the life of every well rounded individual. Music is very beneficial to building skills that can be applied to other areas of life and learning. Experience / Performances: Patsy Cline impersonator, pageant talent performances Sean Fote Drums Sean Fote joined Ruth Eckerd Hall in July 2014 as the Associate Director of Instruction. He comes to the Hall with a variety of experience he has acquired as a professional musician. A multi instrumentalist, Sean has been heavily involved with the local music scene playing primarily drum set and bass guitar (with a newly discovered passion to play keyboard (Hammond organ). Past experience has been everything from touring with drum corps, musical theatre pit playing, orchestral percussion, local cover band gigging, and studio session work. The most recent and fulfilling opportunities he’s had have been the ability to play with some great local original acts; playing large stages at local and regional music festivals as well as national touring of the West Coast, and as far as Canada and the U.K. You can find Sean now playing bass/singing/writing original music with Danfield, a St.Petersburg based band whose mission is to write and perform quality, organic original music. Outside of performing, Sean has great interest in education. Teaching private drum set lessons, as well as group ensemble classes (School of Rock Style). To be able to share his experience and help guide young aspiring musicians to do what they love, and do it well, has been extremely inspiring even for his own growth. Statement of philosophy: “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence therefore is not an act, but a habit.” - Aristotle Luba Geyer Violin and Viola Formal Education: Bachelor of Music, Music Education, college of Music, Russia Master of Music, Music Education, Rostov Conservatory, Russia Statement of philosophy: Working with students through their strengths and weaknesses to develop the discipline and dedication needed to succeed. Identifying student characteristics, working with the student to develop musical potential, artistic skills and self-awareness while building love for the instrument. Experience / Performances: Violin instructor for St. Petersburg College, FL; Taught at Music Academy for Children in Brooklyn, New York and College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, University of Tampa, Tampa, Florida; Chamber musician in various recitals; Former member of the Symphony Orchestra, Russia; Active in the state and local community, e.g. grand opening of Clearwater Library and St. Petersburg College Library. Gail Lawhead Piano Formal Education: Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, from Cedarville University, Cedarville, Ohio Ohio and Florida teaching certificates Awards / Accolades Accompanied Superior rated choirs and soloists Students receive Superior at solo/ensemble Students accepted into music degree programs Best of all – my own 3 children, all graduates of the International Baccalaureate program, who became music students and performers. Statement of philosophy: I want music to be part of your life for all of your life! I am committed to educating the whole person through the discovery and love of music, the discipline of daily practice, and study of music theory. I will challenge you with specially selected pieces for your level and interest in an atmosphere of encouragement and fun! Experience / Performances: Accompanist for area school choirs and for solo/ ensemble vocal festivals Accompanist for Florida Vocal Association festivals Pianist/Keyboardist for Faith Community church band and other services Adjudicator for piano festivals Piano teacher for 30 years with students ranging from 5-75! Plan and schedule student performances at nursing homes Toured with a college music group, performing in various churches, halls and events, including the Prime Minister of Jamaica. Chris Liddell Dance Formal Education: Certified in the American Ballet Theatre’s National Training Curriculum in Pre-Primary through Level 3 Trained by such notables as Chet Walker, Dana Moore, Kathryn Sullivan, Ray Hesselink, Denise Donovan, Sofia Carreras, Raymond Lukens and many other Ballet and Broadway legends. Awards / Accolades "B.A.L.L.E.T a Romance," a short film Chris directed and choreographed with dancers from American Ballet Theatre and Dance Theatre of Harlem was chosen as Pointe magazine's Editor's Choice Film for April. Excellence in Choreography, New York Musical Festival, Assoc. Choreographer, "Ward 9" Statement of philosophy: I believe that dance is for everyone. Whether you are training for the professional stage or your living room extravaganza's, dance is a vital human expression. It inspires us to be better people. Experience / Performances: Artist in Residence with Tampa Ballet Theatre Taught at STEPS on Broadway in New York City, Yale University and with the Cecchetti Ballet Council of America. Christopher’s previous work includes performing in musicals such as A Chorus Line, 42nd St, My Fair Lady, and Anything Goes He has choreographed and appeared in pop concerts and music videos with Grammy nominated Larry Dvoskin and Sean Avolio, and performed with the New York City Master Chorale at Lincoln Center. He also makes frequent appearances in the dance concert circuit, most notably in the New York Jazz Choreography Project and other showcases with his dance company “Le Troupe Liddell!” Rosalia Maresca Voice and Piano; specializing in Opera, particularly Italian and French repertoire Formal Education: Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, honorary alumni Continued studies in Italy and New York City Italian studies at Columbia University Awards / Accolades: Rockefeller Foundation Award for studies abroad First American Opera Auditions winner – debut in Milano, Italy Radio Executives Club Award for “The most outstanding young talent on radio” Who’s Who of American Women Personalities of America for Contribution to Operatic Music YWCA award for Outstanding Leadership in the Arts Encore Award from the City of St. Petersburg for Best Classical Performance of the Year Statement of philosophy: To pass on all that I have learned through a lifetime of experiences in the arts, teaching with honesty and caring, special effort