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Philadelphia Music Alliance For Youth Names First Cohort of PMAY Artists
On Wednesday, June 14, partners in the Philadelphia Music Alliance for Youth (PMAY), along with Mayor Jim Kenney and Chief Cultural Officer Kelly Lee, gathered at City Hall to celebrate the 75 young musicians who have been named the first cohort of PMAY Artists.
Faculty Friday – Sue Liedke
Sue Liedke finds inspiration for her art teaching at museums.
Faculty Friday – Kaye Fernandez
If you come to the dance studio in the basement of the Mary Louise Curtis Branch, you’re going to end up moving around, no matter what.
Faculty Fridays – Diane Goldsmith
Before beginning her teaching career, Diane Goldsmith spent years as a journalist, working at daily newspapers in Atlanta and Norfolk, Virginia, as well as at the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Faculty Friday – Abby Nixon
Even on cold winter days, you can find Abby Nixon traveling via bicycle, her violin in tow. She rides to a lot of the concerts she performs as well.
Faculty Friday – Andreia Torain
In addition to teaching violin, Andreia Torain serves as coordinator for Settlement’s Suzuki violin programs.
Faculty Friday – Monique Johnson
Monique Johnson says she plays two different roles in her teaching at Settlement: “violin teacher Miss Johnson” and “orchestra conductor Miss Johnson.”