Administration
Central Administration
Executive Office
Helen Eaton
Chief Executive Officer
215-320-2680
helen.eaton@settlementmusic.org
Helen Eaton was named one of the Top 30 Innovators in 2016 by Musical America Worldwide, and was recently featured in the CEO interview chapter of Dual Transformation published by Harvard Business Review Press for her work in building systems of innovation at a legacy institution. Since her arrival, Settlement has increased its financial aid to students—more than $2.6 million each year; launched a comprehensive community engagement effort that has resulted in dozens of partnerships across the city; and initiated significant new programming, receiving major local and national funding.
Karin Orenstein
Director of Education
215-320-2681
karin.orenstein@settlementmusic.org
Sally Weiss
Director of Music Education Pathways
215-320-2686
sally.weiss@settlementmusic.org
Najib Wong
Director of PMAY Artists’ Initiative
215-320-2664
najib.wong@settlementmusic.org
Marcus Bryant
Community Engagement Manager
215-320-2679
marcus.bryant@settlementmusic.org
Mary Felley
Program Coordinator
Adult Chamber Players
215-320-2698
mary.felley@settlementmusic.org
Advancement
Amelia Schmertz
Chief Advancement Officer
215-320-2682
amelia.schmertz@settlementmusic.org
Andrew Brenner
Manager of Special Projects
215-320-2674
andrew.brenner@settlementmusic.org
Kelly Bruce
Institutional Giving Associate
215-320-2693
kelly.bruce@settlementmusic.org
Jackie Faiman
Manager of Individual Giving
215-320-2694
jackie.faiman@settlementmusic.org
Regina Haigh
Donor Relations and Data Coordinator
215-320-2684
regina.haigh@settlementmusic.org
Lydia Kincaid
Grant Writer
215-320-2683
lydia.kincaid@settlementmusic.org
Amani Laws
Annual Giving and Special Events Manager
215-320-2691
amani.laws@settlementmusic.org
Communications
Megan Looby
Director of Marketing and Public Relations
215-320-2685
megan.looby@settlementmusic.org
Bobby Conselatore
Associate Director of Marketing and Public Relations
215-320-2650
bobby.conselatore@settlementmusic.org
Finance & Administration
Veronica Plousis
Chief Financial Officer
215-320-2687
roni.plousis@settlementmusic.org
Harold Everham
Senior Accountant
215-320-2688
harold.everham@settlementmusic.org
Cynthia Bird
Payroll/Accounts Payable Coordinator
215-320-2689
cindy.bird@settlementmusic.org
Robert Giannone
Facilities Manager
215-320-2652
robert.giannone@settlementmusic.org
Patrick Leiter
Chief Information Officer
215-320-2692
leiterp@settlementmusic.org
Kestrel Curro
Piano Technician
kestrel.curro@settlementmusic.org
Kaleidoscope Preschool
Tarrell Davis
Early Childhood Program Director
215-320-2670
tarrell.davis@settlementmusic.org
George Alley
Assistant Director/Coordinator, Teacher Training Institute for the Arts
215-320-2618
george.alley@settlementmusic.org
Candace Johnson
Family Services Provider
215-320-2672
candace.johnson@settlementmusic.org
Brian Bateman
Administrative Assistant
215-320-2671
brian.bateman@settlementmusic.org
Branch Staff
Mary Louise Curtis Branch
Our Mary Louise Curtis (MLC) branch is the oldest and largest branch of Settlement Music School. Each year, MLC hosts 65+ student performances, 150+ meetings and workshops, 120+ community partner events and 15 artist master classes. It is also the primary site for the Rhythm n’ Brews Community Drum Circle and Social Hour and it is home to our award-winning Kaleidoscope Preschool and After-School Program.
Visit the Mary Louise Curtis Branch Page
Kris Rudzinski
Branch Director
215-320-2602
kris.rudzinski@settlementmusic.org
Brigid O’Brien
Branch Manager
215-320-2605
brigid.obrien@settlementmusic.org
Rebecca Adams
Branch Coordinator
215-320-2603
rebecca.adams@settlementmusic.org
Germantown Branch
Our Germantown Branch is our second oldest site, after Mary Louise Curtis, and was founded in 1958. It is home to our award-winning Kaleidoscope Preschool program and it hosts an extremely eclectic mix of programming, which includes large string ensemble programs, as well as rock and jazz ensembles.
Visit the Germantown Branch Page
Sara Hiner
Branch Director
215-320-2610
sara.hiner@settlementmusic.org
Jefferson Grubbs
Branch Coordinator
215-320-2610
jefferson.grubbs@settlementmusic.org
Kardon-Northeast Branch
Our Kardon-Northeast (KNE) branch serves a diverse community within Northeast Philadelphia and is the main hub of Settlement Music School’s arts therapy program. Partnering with many off-site local institutions and facilities, the Branch strives to meet the various needs of our students with programs such as early childhood music classes to a variety of senior offerings.
Visit the Kardon-Northeast Branch Page
Justin Heimbecker
Branch Director
215-320-2622
justin.heimbecker@settlementmusic.org
Denise Pride
Branch Coordinator
215-320-2623
denise.pride@settlementmusic.org
Teresa Thompson
Kardon Center for Arts Therapy
Zausmer Program Manager
215-320-2625
teresa.thompson@settlementmusic.org
Willow Grove Branch
Our Willow Grove Branch is housed in our most modern facility and boasts many chamber ensemble program offerings along with a thriving Adult Chamber Music program. Serving a fast-growing diverse population of students of all ages in Montgomery County as well as Bucks, Philadelphia and other neighboring areas, the Willow Grove Branch strives to support the programs already in place in local school districts, supplementing and partnering with local schools and organizations.
Visit the Willow Grove Branch Page
Kathleen Krull
Branch Director
215-320-2632
kathleen.krull@settlementmusic.org
Natalie Conover
Branch Coordinator
215-320-2633
natalie.conover@settlementmusic.org
Wynnefield Branch
Our Wynnefield Branch is a musical hub for students between the Main Line and Philadelphia. With programming offered to students as young as 6 months and as old as 98 years, Wynnefield has something for everyone. This Branch currently houses many of Settlement’s jazz ensembles, including two Advanced Study Jazz ensembles, coached by Tony Miceli.
Visit the Wynnefield Branch Page
Alex Serio
Branch Director
215-320-2642
alex.serio@settlementmusic.org
Annie Fortenberry
Branch Coordinator
215-320-2643
annie.fortenberry@settlementmusic.org
Camden Branch
Located in the Creative Arts Morgan Village Academy (CAMVA) on Morgan Boulevard, the Camden Branch is the sixth branch of Settlement Music School. The Camden Branch is a product of partnerships with the Camden School of Musical Arts in East Camden and CAMVA.
Marcus Bryant
Community Engagement Manager
215-320-2679
marcus.bryant@settlementmusic.org
What We Do
We designed our flexible, best-in-class programming in music, dance, and creative arts therapy with our students in mind.
History
Settlement has served as a community hub and trusted resource for music and the creative arts since 1908.
Our Branches
Our six branches serve the Greater Philadelphia region, ensuring that excellence in arts education is available to all, regardless of location.