~ Anna Pelletier ~

"Mrs. P." 

"My idea is that there is music in the air, music all around us, the world is full of it, and you simply give and take as much as you require." - Sir Edward Elgar

Contact Info: 
Anna Pelletier
Upper School Music Department
The Unquowa School
981 Stratfield Road, Fairfield, CT 06825
Apelletier@unquowa.org    -  AnnaPelletier@yahoo.com                   
(203) 336-3801 xt 128     

About me:                                                    
 A.A., Music - (Summa Cum Laude) Sacred Heart University 
Graduate of The Connecticut School of Broadcasting
18 graduate level credits, 55+ hours in professional development credits.

Active membership and participation in:      

                                      American Orff-Schulwerk Association
                                      MENC (The National Association for Music Education)
                                      The Gaelic-American Club Pipe Band (Bagpipes) - CT
                                      CT Poetry Society
                                      TVI Actors Studio - NYC
                                      NSN - National Storytelling Network - CT

Training & Certifications in:   

                                      Guitar Methodology Level  I -GAMA - N.H.
                                      Orff Methodology Level I - Arizona State University, AZ 
                                      Kodaly Level I - Hartt School of Music, Hartford, CT 
                                      Choral Conducting - Hartt School of Music, Hartford, CT
                                      Public Speaking - Toastmasters International
                                      The National League of American Pen Women
                                      Make-up Artistry - The Il-Makiage Make-Up Academy, NYC (Theatrical application)
                                      Auctioneer - National Auctioneers Association, AZ

Performance Credits:   

 Published Poet, Professional Actress, (film, tv and stage), Musician, Radio Announcer, Public Speaker
 

                                             
                                                My musical mission...

                          To share the performing arts in a way that is informative, interesting, and fun!  


              To give and receive respect as I challenge each student to explore, create and demonstrate.

           To emphasize the importance of practicing and performing with determination, passion and pride.

                        To offer support, instruction and encouragement to each student, continuously.

                                   To "teach like my hair is on fire" and take no short cuts!      

                                 

It's good to make a joyful sound!