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Alessandra DiCienzo - University Doctoral Level<\/h3>\n
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\"\"Alessandra DiCienzo<\/strong> is an independent piano teacher from Niagara Falls who teachers piano, theory and history. She is a part-time instructor at Brock University, is an examiner for Conservatory Canada and is the Secretary-Registrar for the Ontario Registered Music Teachers' Association.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

Ethan Walter - University Undergraduate Level<\/h3>\n
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\"\"Ethan Walter<\/strong> is a Nova Scotian clarinetist, conductor, researcher, and educator recognized for his academic excellence and commitment to music education. He has earned his Carl Orff Level 1 certification and is completing his final year of Bachelor of Music with a Certificate in Music Education at Mount Allison University. As a pre-service educator, Ethan has gained educational experience as a theory teaching assistant, private tutor, and teaching artist intern with Sistema New Brunswick, where he contributed to curriculum development and orchestral classroom instruction. Similarly, as a developing conductor, he has completed an independent study under Dr. James Kalyn and worked as the assistant conductor for the Mount Allison 2025 Symphonic Band and Chamber Orchestra. Next year, Ethan will continue his professional development at Acadia University\u2019s in their Bachelor of Education program to earn his Nova Scotia teaching license.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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