Gjilberta Gelaj Joins Music In Chappaqua as Strings Instructor

PRLog (Press Release) - Sep. 12, 2012 - Music in Chappaqua
225 N. Greeley Ave.
Chappaqua, NY 10514
(914) 238-3123
www.musicinchappaqua.com

CONTACT:  Lori Sachare (914) 260-0835
Or Janet Angier (914)238-3123

Music in Chappaqua Welcomes Strings Instructor Gjilberta Gelaj

Music in Chappaqua, one of Westchester’s premier music schools, is pleased to welcome Gjilberta (“Jill”) Gelaj as their newest faculty member, teaching all string instruments.

“Jill loves to teach and we are exited that she is part of our community,” said Janet Angier, director of Music in Chappaqua.

Under a full scholarship, Gelaj attended the Music Conservatory at SUNY Purchase College, Mannes College of music in Manhattan and most recently, Gelaj received a Masters in Music Education from the Steinhardt School of Education at NYU.

Gelaj has performed frequently in Isaac Stern Auditorium at Carnegie Hall and Avery Fisher Hall in Lincoln Center. Most recently she became member of the Westchester Chamber Symphony and Violoncello Professor at Allen Stevenson School for Boys in Manhattan.

She has studied with eminent cellists such as Peter Wiley (Guarneri Quartet), Andre Emelianoff (Juilliard School), Julia Lichten (Orpheus Orchestra), Timothy Eddy (Orion Quartet). Master class performances include Orpheus, Brentano String Quartets and Yo-Yo Ma.

For more information on scheduling classes with Gelaj, contact Janet Angier, Director, Music in Chappaqua, (914) 238-3123 or mail@musicinchappaqua.com.

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