James P. Cassarino M.A. Assistant Professor of Music; Director of Vocal and Instrumental Music (802) 287-8249 Adjunct Faculty Mary Barron Adjunct Instructor of Applied Strings B.F.A., Williams College Mary is a professional musician and music teacher living in Rutland, Vt. She has played in the Torrington (Conn.) Symphony Orchestra and after taking a break from music to study visual arts at Williams College, began fiddling with the Boston Scottish Fiddle Club in 1994. Although she still enjoys playing classical music, she has focused on primarily Celtic fiddle styles ever since. Mary currently plays fiddle, mandolin, guitar and sings with local bands Extra Stout, Cold River Band, Kelly Moore and Emerald Dreams, and George’s Back Pocket. In addition to teaching at Green Mountain College, she teaches music in several Rutland County elementary schools. Gus Bloch Adjunct Instructor of Music Performance B.S., Ithaca College Active in community music, Gus Bloch has served has conductor of the Rutland City Band since 2006. He plays in a number of local bands and is founder and director of the Tailgaters Old-Time Jazz Band. At GMC he teaches a variety of instruments in the Applied Music Program and serves as director of the Green Mountaineers, and old-time music performing ensemble. Alan Gibson Adjunct Instructor (802) 287-8100 Donald J. Goodman Adjunct Instructor of Music Performance Beginning at an early age, Don Goodman studied guitar with the likes of Van Moretti, Russ DeFillipis, and Harry Leahey. Goodman specialized in Jazz Studies and Theory at William Paterson College and Bergen Community College. Equally at home in the jazz or classical repertory, Goodman regularly appears in solo as well as ensemble settings in club and concert venues throughout the area. Goodman has taught improvisation and jazz history and co-directed the Castleton Jazz Ensemble. At Green Mountain College he directs the Jazz Band and teaches guitar in the Applied Music Program. Marna Grove Adjunct Instructor of Applied Piano B.F.A., Skidmore College Pianist Marna Grove has been a member of the music faculty at Green Mountain College since 1994 where she serves as the primary piano instructor. Her eclectic interests in music have provided her performance experiences in both jazz and classical styles. In addition to her work at Green Mountain College, Ms. Grove teaches in the art and music departments at nearby Castleton State College. Gary Meitrott Adjunct Lecturer in Music B.F.A., Ithaca College M.A., Goddard College Gary Meitrott has been shaking it since he found his Mother's hidden stash of Elvis Presley records back in the 50's. While in high school, Gary found his place behind a set of drums and on the theatrical stage where his love of percussion was interwoven with his passion for theatre. Following college, Gary lived an actor's life in NYC with numerous off-Broadway shows, Broadway, dinner theatre engagements and tours of the US in shows such as Grease. His drumming education was electrified by the masters Babatunde Olatunji, YaYa Diyallo, and John Amira. His love of nature brought him to Vermont where he recently completed graduate work at Goddard College with an MA in Consciousness Studies. At Green Mountain College, he is currently teaching courses with ethnic hand percussion, and regularly develops energetic courses that set the students on fire. He is also the artistic director of Shakespeare On Main Street, an outdoor summer theatre in Poultney. Gary encourages his students to see their experience at GMC as a rite of passage leading to a profound shift in their being. Paul E. Opel Adjunct Instructor (802) 287-8257 Lucy Allen Tenenbaum Adjunct Instructor of Applied Voice B.A., Skidmore College In addition to her music studies at Skidmore College, Lucy studied voice at Boston University and in Freiburgh Germany. She maintains a large voice studio at Green Mountain College and also teaches voice at nearby Castleton State College. Since 1973 she has made a living as a piano tuner-technician. She lives in Rutland with her husband Phil. When not teaching, she enjoys gardening, bird watching, kayaking, reading and travel.
