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Lawrence Isaacson Lani King Chang
Jennifer Emerson Tia Roper
Maurice Brandon Curry Kyle Resnick
Lawrence Isaacson
Conductor of Orchestras III and IV
(Usdan Student '71-'73)

"It has been a thrill to return to Usdan, to see the look of ambition in the students eyes and to know from experience that it is all possible."

Lani King Chang
Violin Teacher

"As a teacher I find much joy from these special kids who make a concerted choice to spend their summers playing the violin; what wonderful beings they are evolving into!"

Jennifer Emerson
Modern Dance Teacher

"Drawing on different dance techniques that use movement as an expressive language, Modern dance gives students the opportunity to explore space, rhythm and their own unlimited imaginations to become dynamic physical storytellers - inspired by all artistic disciplines and the wonderful creative atmosphere that is Usdan!"

Tia Roper
Flute Teacher
(Usdan Student '92)

"As an alumna of Usdan, I can truly say that I understand first-hand the magical and inspiring feeling that students feel here every summer."

Maurice Brandon Curry
Ballet Teacher

"The glorious setting in nature at Usdan makes it completely conducive to a creative and artistically stimulating learning experience for both student and educator alike. Ideas are formed, goals are set and reached, and the energy is infectious."

Kyle Resnick
Trumpet Teacher

"My greatest thrill at the conclusion of a Usdan summer is watching the students marvel at their own progress."

 

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