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New Teaching Position at All Newton Music School

After much consideration I have resigned my position as adjunct faculty at St. George's School in Newport, RI.

I am delighted to announce my new position as trumpet instructor at the All Newton Music School in Newton, MA. This position will allow me the opportunity to start building a trumpet ensemble in addition to private lessons. The school facilities are really terrific with many grand pianos and a staff accompanist who is available to perform and rehearse with students for recitals. I'm looking forward to building a trumpet studio at the All Newton Music School.

If you live in Newton, surrounding areas, or are willing to travel to Newton, which is centrally located in the greater Boston area, off of exit 16 on the Mass Pike, please join me for intense, fun, trumpet enjoyment!

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