All of our teachers are passionate about music and the development of children. They all have music degrees from leading Universities.
They create a fun, informal, social setting that spurs engagement and supports each child's musical development.
Director: Suzanne McDonald
Ms. McDonald received her Masters of Music from the Boston Consevatory of Music,Boston MA. Her undergraduate studies were at McGill University,Montreal, Quebec ,Canada. Her studies continued with a fellowship to study choral direction and organ performance in England.Before returning to the United States she was assistant organist at Christ Church Cathedral Mtl.Quebec, Canada. Her studies with Helen Kemp, one of the leading authorities on children choirs and Lili Levinowitz,co-founder, co-author of the Music Together® Songs Collection.Ms. Levinowitz is director of research for MTLLC,teacherof children and trainer of teachers. Ms. McDonald's love of music combined with her family's joy of music making inspired Ms. McDonald to her current work.
Cynthia Crittenden CiCi is a creative teacher who has recently moved back to Chapel Hill. She grew up in Dallas Texas begining her musical training at a young age.She holds Masters Degrees in both piano and organ from Texas Women's University. During her career she has taught piano to preschoolers through college. CiCi is a member of Chapel Hill Music Teachers Association and the Music Teachers National Ass. Her enthusiasm for Music Together stems from her appreciation of the philosophies, goals, and careful research intrinsic to the program, as well as for the wonderful music that the whole family can enjoy making together. Presently she maintains a private piano studio in Chapel Hill/Carrboro area. Cynthia is seen subbing where ever needed.
Angela Flynn
This musical mom can be seen around town singing and dancing day and night. Currently she is director of music at St.Stephen the First Martyr ( Sanford), a member of the NC Masters Chorale and in a lighter vein participant of VocalMotion based out of SAS. Angela has been a Music Together Mom since 2001. WATCH OUT SHE IS FULL OF ENERGY!Angela teaches in Raleigh on Tuesdays.
Lisa Randolph
Lisa Randolph is a Suzuki violin teacher in Durham. After graduating from UNC-Chapel Hill, she taught violin in Wilmington for 2 years before moving to Durham in 1992. She has taught violin in the Meredith Suzuki Program and ,currently teaches with Suzuki Talent Education at Durham ( STEAD). You might see her playing in the orchestra at a Christmas concert at Duke Chapel or in the pit orchestra for the North Carolina Theater. Lisa learned about Music Together from Music Together teacher Angela Flynn when her daughter Reagan started violin lessons.Lisa is very excited about making music with the music together community.Lisa is currently teaching Music Together at a preschool in chapel hill and co -teaches with Suzanne in Chapel Hill.
Nancy Durling
Nancy is a National board Teacher for Early/Middle Childhood Music. She received her Bachelor of Music Education from Stetson University in Deland, Florida. She has taught Pre-Kindergarten through high school band, chorus, and general music for ten years in Florida. She recently relocated to the Raleigh area and is now the music specialist for East Garner Elementary School. Nancy learned about Music Together by winning a training session during a raffle at a music teachers'convention. Since then she has brought her own daughter to participate in these classes.Nancy teaches Saturday mornings in Raleigh.
