HAA Blog

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Singing, Opera, and the Exorcist Cat (By Phyllis Schmidt)

Valentina Jotovic: Oct 14, 2010

I grew up on a small family farm. We raised Holstein cows (for milking), steers (for eating) pigs, chickens, and ducks. We had lots of cats who were...

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Music Teachers at the Mall (By Mrs. E)

Valentina Jotovic: Oct 10, 2010

I love reading the comics in the Sunday newspaper! This week, Baby Blues was especially funny. Hammie, the little boy in the family, was at the mall...

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Where’s the Fire?! The Rush for Readiness (By Francesca Panfilo-Milza)

Valentina Jotovic: Oct 7, 2010

“My child is 5 years old and is reading. I think she’s ready for private lessons.”

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Don’t Tell Me I Can’t! (By Kate Alusik, Flute Teacher)

Valentina Jotovic: Oct 4, 2010

I began taking flute lessons when I was in seventh grade, by the recommendation of one of my middle school band directors. He was always very...

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New Violin, Voice, Piano, and Sax Teachers!

Valentina Jotovic: Sep 18, 2010

To meet the demands of its growing music program, Hunterdon Academy of the Arts is very pleased to add three new teachers to its distinguished...

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My Favorite Guitarist (By Guitar Teacher Chris Saponara)

Valentina Jotovic: Sep 5, 2010

August 27, 2010 marked the 20th anniversary of the death of guitar legend Stevie Ray Vaughn. He was only 35 years old, and was killed in a tragic...

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Acclaimed College Professor Joins Hunterdon Academy of the Arts!

Valentina Jotovic: Aug 27, 2010

We are thrilled to have appointed Robert McMahan to the faculty of Hunterdon Academy of the Arts! A long-standing full-time Professor of Music at The...

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Four New Faculty Members to Join HAA

Valentina Jotovic: Aug 15, 2010

We are delighted to welcome four new instructors to the faculty of Hunterdon Academy of the Arts: Brandon Eldredge (piano); Thomas Hanslowe (violin);...

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Congressman Leonard Lance to Speak at Hunterdon Academy of the Arts

Valentina Jotovic: Aug 11, 2010