Phyllis Tantawy
Phyllis Tantawy and I resemble each other in musical training. We began our teaching careers in large school systems, where you get the full spectrum of musical talent in any one classes and a teacher learns to think quickly on her feet.
Education
Masters and Bachelor of Arts in Music from The College of New Jersey
Doctoral Work in Adult Education at Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Studies at American University, Washington, DC
Studies at California State University, Hayward
Professional Experience
Number of years at this studio: 12
Total number of years teaching: 34
Solo concerts in piano, cello and organ: 40
Served (or is serving) on faculty of:
Flemington School District, Central High School, Hunterton County, NJ
Princeton University Computer Analyst Department, Princeton, NJ
Director of Music, First Baptist Church of Rahway, NJ
Visa USA Inc. as senior level training analyst
Solo Concerts in piano,cello and organ:
Carnegie Hall, Music Education Conference finalist
Six-time finalist, Music Education Conference
Soloist, New Jersey Intergenerational Orchestra
Keyboard Player, "Colors of Faith" rock band, performing throughout NJ
Toured with The College of New Jersey as soloist, Grieg's Piano
Concerto
Pit musical for opera productions: Aida, La Boheme, Madame Butterfly
Musicals: Oliver, Sound of Music, Brigadoon
Cellist of The Trenton Renaissance Quartet
Cellist of The Union Symphony, Union, NJ
Director of numerous children's shows
Awards:
Recipient of The Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts Outstanding
Achievement
Volunteer work:
Assistance with The Greater Newark Youth Symphony,
run by the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra
Memberships:
New Jersey Music Teacher's Association
National Music Teacher's Association
American Guild of Organists
