What I teach: 4th and 5th grade orchestra, 2nd-5th grade violin group classes

Where I teach: Jefferson, Lincoln, Washington and Wilson Elementary Schools

Hello and Welcome!

Music is truly a wonderful gift, and I look forward to sharing it with many of you. First year students can expect to learn basic techniques and beginning note reading strategies. As they progress and find themselves in 4th and 5th grade, they will take part in the before school orchestra. Throught the year, students in the strings program can expect to have performance experiences through recital and concert formats. All students will meet once a week for 30 minutes in a group lesson format. All orchestra students will meet once a week before school for 45 minutes. 

I look forward to working with your students and making music! If you have any questions, please reach out to me at rdumas@cwcboe.org

Education:

Bachelor's of Music Performance in Viola from Montclair State University

Master's of Education from New Jersey City University (in progress)