Hello Marzena,
You may not remember my son, Matthew, but he was a student of yours back in the mid 1990’s. Today he is a junior at Spring-Ford High School in Royersford PA and has been involved in music since the fourth grade when he began playing trumpet. In high school he’s been part of the award winning Marching Band, Jazz Band, Wind Ensemble (playing bassoon), concert band and various choruses & choirs. This year he has made the all-state chorus (as Bass 2) and will be traveling to Pittsburgh in late April to perform. The reason I’m writing you is first, to thank you for your dedication to bringing the joy of music to young children and second, to say Sophia and I firmly believe the time spent with you as a young child was critical to developing his love of music. When we look at old pictures of Matt from that time we always fondly remember you and his time with Kindermusik. I’ve included a couple of links to performances he’s been a part of – I hope you enjoy them.
Take care and God bless,
Gerry
Spring-Ford Men’s Choir “Prayer of the Children” - Matt is in the middle of the back row
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aapWmvgmNgE
Cavalcade of Bands 2009 Championship Performance of ‘Shades’ – Matt is one of the trumpeters, you can’t see him but he’s out there marching like a champion!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CjeyJpEEWaE
"My son, Sammy, loves Ms. Marzena and her music class! Ms. Marzena is an amazing teacher. She sings and plays such beautiful songs that teach not only Sammy, but our whole family a different way of appreciating music. She is so wonderful and kind with all the children, and very understanding. Attending her class is the highlight of our week. This is an incredible program! We couldn't be happier with our experience and would highly recommend it!"
- Ping H.
"My 2 yr. old grandson and I have been attending clases at First Notes with Marzena for over a year. When Marzena begins to sing and strum her guitar, my grandson's eyes light up and he runs to get as close as he can to hear her melodic voice and lilting guitar. Every child in the class gets individual, one on one attention. Marzena addresses each child by name in various delightful songs. Both parents, grandparents, and children feel as if they are a "musical family"! The creative instruments and wonderful literature read on her fuzzy blanket enrich this "musical family" socially, emotionally and musically!!! Bravo! Bravo@ to Marzena and First Notes for bringing the joy of music to children and their families!!!
Sincerely
The 'C' Family"
Marzena (Exner) Gulesserian is a trained and licensed Kindermusik and Musik Garten teacher. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Education from The Frederic Chopin Academy of Music in Warsaw, Poland and is certified in both Early Childhood Education and as a Montessori teacher.
Marzena is also the Director of the Children's Choir at Christ Church in Philadelphia, a member of the Pennsylvania Music Teacher's Association, a member of the Bucks County Piano Teacher's Association, a member of the Early Childhood Music & Movement Association, and she sings with the symphonic choir, the Choral Arts Society of Philadelphia (http://www.choralarts.com).
Marzena has been teaching Kindermusik for the last fifteen years. She considers working with young children to be the most enjoyable and rewarding experience of her entire career as both a teacher and a professional. She believes the (scientifically supported) theory that all children are born with musical ability and introducing them to music earlier on in their life helps them with all aspects of their development.
Marzena loves both music and children and hopes to bring out the best in every one of her students.
Speak to Marzena personally by calling her at (215) 542-9683 or emailing her at marzenagul@gmail.com. |
