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F A C U L T Y
GUITAR & BASS
... A guitar is a stringed musical instrument played with the fingers or a plectrum (guitar pick). The sound is produced by vibrating strings. Guitars have a body (which is hollow for acoustic guitars, and solid for most electric guitars) and a neck or fingerboard.
The bass guitar is similar to the electric guitar, but larger in size and with a lower range. It is also closely related to - and inspired by - the double bass, and shares things in common with a range of bass instruments.
The double bass is the largest and lowest-tuned member of the violin family of string instruments, which includes the violin, viola, and cello.
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FRANK BUTREY
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Guitar
Frank Butrey graduated from Edinboro University Of PA with a BA in Guitar Performance and Studio Teaching. He has studied classical guitar with Dimitri Erdeley and jazz improvisation, composition and arranging with Basil Ronzitti, Ed Flanagan and Steve Giordano. Frank has backed such headliners as Bobby Vinton, Englebert Humperdink and Marvin Hamlisch. He was first call guitarist for the Erie Philharmonic and Chautauqua Symphony. He currently has an active career performing at many well known venues, concerts, jazz festivals, private affairs, and other settings such as radio and television.. His critically acclaimed trio, Field Theory has opened concerts for Woody Shaw, James Blood Ulmer, Susan Vega, Oliver Lake, Ritchie Cole, Airto and others. They were televised in concert for the PBS station WQLN. Frank can be heard on his CD Frank Butrey with Field Theory - "Life and Times", Kayle Brechers CD's "Choices", "The Pride Inside" "Urban Objects" and "Spy music", saxophonist Malik Al Kabirs CD "Giant", "Truth Is" by vocalist Sherry Wilson Butler and "Courage" by Nina Fletcher. Frank is featured as performer and composer on Warren Oree and the Arpeggio Jazz Ensembles CD's "Lifeline" and "Man Bites Dog". Regular performances with Arpeggio have included the 2002 Dominican Republic Jazz festival. Frank will be releasing a new solo recording titled "Malicious Delicious" in 2009. He teaches guitar at the Conservatory of Musical Arts in Haddonfield New Jersey.
For more information go to www.frankbutrey.com.
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JACK PRUCELLA
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Guitar
Jack Prucella holds a Bachelor of Music and Communication from LaSalle University and a Master of Music Theory from Temple University. He also holds his Music Education Certification from Chestnut Hill College. Jack has been teaching guitar, bass guitar, and piano for 24 years and Kindergarten through 8th grade general music for 19 years. His experience as a performer includes solo guitar work, both acoustic and jazz, and appearances with numerous bands, both original and cover. He currently performs in the duo Jack and Lore (acoustic guitar/flute), playing classical, jazz, pop, Broadway, and original music at private functions, clubs, and festivals.
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GREG SNYDER
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Guitar & Bass
Born and raised in Allentown, Pa, Greg Snyder realized his strong interest in music, as a result of his exposure to his father's guitar playing. He began studying classical guitar. After six years of classical training from Ted Williams and three years of Blues/Jazz training from Gus Schnabel, Greg made his move to Philadelphia to study Jazz Performance at Temple University. Studying under Tom Giacabetti and Terell Stafford, Greg quickly became a premier guitarist, in the Philadelphia area. He had the privilege of performing in master classes with Clark Terry, Antonio Hart, Conrad Herwig, Jimmy Heath, Steve Davis, and many others. He has performed at the Kenedy Center, the Kimmel Center, the Midwest Jazz Clinic, the July 4th Welcome America Festival in Philadelphia, Musikfest, Mayfair, Beleve Fest, the Lincoln Center, the Rainbow Room, the Liacourus Center, the Philadelphia Classical Guitar Society, The Allentown Symphony Hall, and many other local hotels, restaurants, bars, and music festivals in Philadelphia and the outlying regions. Greg has also played in many local musicals and has worked with other local musicians such as: The Slicked Up Nines, Patrick Hughes, Justin Leigh, Justin Carney, Chris Beck, Yoichi Uzecki, Wally Bechtold, Tyrone Fredericks, Ken Pedergast, Josh Orlando, Jake Maunch, Alison Paige and many others. After graduating from Temple University with a jazz performance degree, Greg joined the faculty at the Conservatory of Musical Arts in Haddonfield, NJ. He has also joined the faculty at; Paul VI Catholic High School in Haddonfield, NJ, Bishop Shanahan Catholic High School in Downingtown, PA, and Bucks County Piano in Levittown, PA. Greg is also signed under BRP Entertainment in Harrisburg, Pa where he performs weddings, cocktail hours, corporate events, etc.
For more information, please go see Greg Snyder.
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MIKE WALTON
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Guitar
Born into a family of rich musical history, Michael realized his strong interest in music at an early age. Even at 2 years old he could be found roaming around the halls of his parent's music school banging on every piano and misc. instrument he could get his hands on. Growing up, Michael studied piano, guitar and voice and kept up through college. Upon graduating from St. Joseph's University in 2005 with a degree in Business Marketing, Michael decided to pursue his first love; writing, recording and performing music. Over the past couple years he independently recorded and released 2 albums and toured most of the east coast with his band, "My Name is August". Some highlights include local and regional radio interviews and airplay as well as a performance on NBC's Morning Show, "The 10! Show" While keeping up a heavy recording and touring schedule, Michael decided to share his passion for music and start teaching guitar and piano. After receiving a wealth of positive feedback from his students and an over-whelming amount of word-of-mouth referrals, Michael's in-home studio grew to full capacity. Currently, he has teamed up with Tony Salicondro to establish and direct CMA's In-Home music program..
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