Teacher Bios

Marco Marrone...Saxophones/Clarinet/Flute/Piano.
Marco is a musician and teacher fluent in many styles of music. He received a Bachelor of Fine Arts Honours degree in music from York University and a Bachelor of Education degree from the University of Toronto. A soulful clarinet and saxophone player, he has performed and continues to play with many musical ensembles throughout the GTA. He recently retired from St John Henry Newman Catholic High School in Scarborough, a position he held and loved for 35 years. As arts department head he taught instrumental and electronic music to thousands of students. As an electronic musician/composer skilled at using midi and digital applications, he has scored original music for short films and live performances. Marco has been giving private music instruction since 1984.

Hi I am Olivia De Francesco, I am 19 years old and am currently in my second year of University studying Kinesiology and Health Science. I love to play the piano, play soccer, ski but especially love teaching and educating young minds. I am so excited for this year.  

 

 

 

Hi, my name is Serghei Grosu and I'm a professional violinist. I have practiced for 42 years and studied for 17 years, It's my central interest ever since it was introduced in to my life. In my early years I have studied and gradated as a violin performer, teacher and an orchestra conductor from a university of music for a richer idea and experience. For many years I have worked in schools to provide the children an understanding in the life of music. I have taught and trained these students on the fundamental basis of playing a violin and from there I have increased the difficulty to further develop their skill. As I violinist, I have performed in many countries such as the states, Japan, Germany, Italy, France and so forth. Through these rich cultures I have seen different styles of violin plays and from there I have expanded my skill to a substantial level. As I teach music to my pupils I introduce different styles to their liking from classical up to such as country and salon music. In doing so, my students have a better vision and taste in music. While in the field of music teaching I had been around the world performing my talents in music to several countries such as Egypt, Japan, France and so forth. I finally settled my world tour with my own CD that me and my fellow musicians have published called "Sergiu Grosu Salon Music".

JUNO Nominee and Award winning singer-songwriter and producer, Carlo Coppola crafts musical gems that transcend the generation gap.

With a style that incorporates intelligent pop, melodic rock, and heartwarming ballads, Coppola showcases his remarkable voice and superb musicianship both in the studio and on stages around the world.

Staying true to his roots is a testament to Coppola's stylistic influences while offering a fresh definitive musical statement all his own.

A top 10 San Remo finalist and a multi-talented artist and gifted performer, Coppola sings and writes in English, Italian, Spanish and French and has created the platform from which to capture the attention of audiences around the world.

Coppola continues to forge forward winning over audiences and fans, all the while continually contributing songs and music to other artist camps and film and television.

Danielle Rossi is currently enrolled in the music program at Humber College and is excited to complete her music degree. She always looks forward to teaching and watching her students grow with knowledge.

Danielle has received her grade 8 vocal certificate and cannot wait to continue achieving more! Along with her vocal achievements Danielle is currently working towards receiving her grade 8 piano certificate and is learning to conduct her own musical theatre classes. She has taken place in the Peel Music Festival where she has competed in the following categories; musical theatre, piano, and vocal. Danielle has made us proud in achieving first place each time.

Danielle loves to work with children! She started her secondary education working towards her early childhood education diploma but felt that she needed to do more. Danielle has been volunteering her time to work with children that have disabilities and realized that music and children are her calling. She decided to put the two things she enjoyed doing most together to come up with her career. Music has always been such a big part of Danielle's life that she wishes to bring the same joy upon her students.