All of our teachers are registered Music Together® teachers and are passionate about music and the development of children. Our teachers create a fun, informal and social setting that spurs engagement and supports each child's musical development. Each teacher brings their talents and gifts that make their class unique and diverse.
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Heather Mansfield, Director
Heather successfully completed the Music Together Teacher Training Workshop created by the Center for Music and Young Children, Princeton, New Jersey. She has been teaching Music Together for the past 10 years in Arlington and in the surrounding Northwest communities of Boston. Heather holds a B.A. in English and Music. She also attained an M. Ed. in Education K-12 from the University of New Haven, Connecticut and is a certified teacher. She began her teaching career working with children of varied ages in all grades K-8. She has also taught Montessori Preschool and currently teaches music to young children in a variety of preschool settings, including Great Expectations here in Arlington. Heather has formally studied piano and voice and is currently learning to play the ukulele. She plays acoustic guitar, drums and is an accomplished singer/songwriter. She also is involved in an heirloom, family friendly folk group entitled "The Dahlias" (consisting of other Music Together teachers in the area) who perform at various local venues including farmer's markets, school functions and other special events.
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Jennifer Ashe
Jennifer started Music Together classes with her toddler daughter and was inspired to complete the training and begin teaching! She has experience making music with all ages, from babies to college students to adults. As a professional classically trained singer, she specializes in the interpretation of contemporary classical music, collaborating with the composers of our own time. She sings with many new music groups in the Boston area, as well as Blue Heron Renaissance Choir. Previously on the faculty at College of the Holy Cross and Eastern Connecticut State University, in addition to teaching Music Together, she is currently teaching voice lessons at Boston Latin Highschool and maintains a private studio. She holds a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education from the Hartt School of Music, and a Masters and Doctorate from New England Conservatory in Vocal Pedagogy and Voice Performance. She also plays a little flute and is currently learning ukulele!
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Catherine Lee Christie
Catherine completed the Music Together teacher training in 2011 (at which Lili Levinowitz - co-developer of Music Together - praised her song leadership and presentation style!). She holds a B.A. from the College of Santa Fe in Musical Theater and also graduated in 2004 from Lesley University with an MFA in Expressive Art Therapy and Mental Health Counseling. Catherine is active in community theater and enjoys singing, drama and working with children. She currently resides in Arlington and is looking forward to making music with local families in Arlington and Medford this coming fall.
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Heather Mansfield, Catherine Lee Christie