Staff

The staff at the Manchester Community Music School are professional, amateur, aspiring musicians and music lovers. We are invested in and committed to the success and fulfillment of each and every one of our students and clients.

Polly Towner

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Polly Towner

Executive Director Professional Voice and Choral Teacher

polly@mcmusicschool.org

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Marlen R Wolfe

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Marlén R. Wolfe

Director of Development & Marketing Music Therapist, Piano

development@mcmusicschool.org

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Zeb Cruikshank

Director of Education Guitar & Percussion

education@mcmusischool.org

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Suzanne Denu, MT‑BC

Director of Music Therapy

suzannedenu@mcmusicschool.org

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Sipra Agrawal Kolar

Director of Performance and Faculty Recruitment Professional Singer

performance@mcmusicschool.org

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Cindy Wester

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Cindy Wester

Business Administrator Music Lover

cindy@mcmusicschool.org

Kai Bowman

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Kai Bowman

Receptionist Dance

reception@mcmusicschool.org

Amyn Giallani

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Amyn Giallani

Director of Finance Music Lover

finance@mcmusicschool.org

Sohpia Lingar

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Sophia Lingar

Registrar/Private Lesson Scheduling Piano

registrar@mcmusicschool.org

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Vermay DeRossi

Receptionist

reception@mcmusicschool.org

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