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References and Letters of Recommendation

“… she understands kids, she cares for kids, and she works extremely hard to help them in any way she can…” - Mr. Kristian Nygard, cooperating teacher

Mr. Kristian Nygard, Music Teacher & Director of Bands – Fleetwood Middle Teacher

Email: knygard@fleetwoodasd.org

“… Ms. Wald is intelligent and effective in her ability to deliver instruction and guide students through the lessons and learning necessary to master their instrument, voice, or content.” - Mr. Robert Arnold, cooperating teacher

Mr. Robert Arnold, Music Teacher & Director of Bands – Catasauqua High School

Email: arnoldr@cattysd.org

“… she is one of the most reliable, organized, and independent students I have ever had in a class. Above all Meghan accomplished all of her tasks with a positive attitude that spread to those around her…” -Dr. Jeremy Justeson, Professor of Saxophone

Dr. Jeremy Justeson, Professor of Saxophone - Kutztown University 

Email: justeson@kutztown.edu

“…she is organized, structured, detailed, driven, and very knowledgable in pedagogy and developmentally appropriate practice. She is a strong musician, able to demonstrate and model excellent musical skills to children, and if a choral or band program should fall under her responsibilities, she will excel in both. She is a natural leader and conductor with excellent sensitivity to musical performance…” -Dr. Valerie Trollinger, Professor of Music Education

Dr. Valerie Trollinger, Professor of Music Education- Kutztown University

 Email: trolling@kutztown.edu

“… I have the highest respect for Meghan’s work ethic and intellectual abilities…Meghan is a leader in our department, both in performing ensembles and as a member of the student chapter of NAfME. She is respected and liked by her peers, and counted on by other professors as a role model and peer model…” - Dr. Marie-Aline Cadieux, Professor of Music Theory and Aural Skills

Dr. Cadieux, Professor of Music Theory and Aural Skills - Kutztown University 

Email: cadieux@kutztown.edu

Other References:

Mr. Michael Iapicca, Director of Bands – Parsippany Hills High School / Mt. Tabor Summer Band Camp

Email: miapicca@pthsd.net

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