Anneke Ieda Joins Us as String Instructor

The Music Arts Program is well on its way with the addition of string instructor Anneke Ieda. A native of Lancaster, PA, Anneke received her undergraduate degree in Music Education from Millersville University of Pennsylvania and went on to a Masters Degree in orchestral Conducting from SUNY Fredonia which is well noted for its music program. Anneke taught strings to grades 5-12 in Jamestown Public Schools and also Suzuki violin at Global Concepts Charter School in Lackawanna. We're thrilled to have Anneke join us!

Meet Our New Music Arts Program Coordinator

We couldn't be more excited about our new partnership with the Lockport City School District that will bring string instruction to elementary school students and an even more extensive summer program to the Kenan Center starting next summer!

Called the Music Arts Program, or MAP, the first component--in-school instruction--begins this month and coordinating all the details is Paul Monaco. Paul has plenty of experience for his new role! Paul's love of stringed instruments goes back to the wee age of five when he started playing violin. He later went on to play tuba and electric bass in the Army. After completing his BS in Educational Studies and MS in Education at Canisius College, Paul went on to teach in the Royalton-Hartland School District where he's currently employed full-time. Paul says he's really excited about being selected as the progam's first coordinator and believes in the philosophy that every student should have an opportunity to learn to play if there's an interest. We're looking forward to future recitals!