Solebury School
Professional Guest Visits
Solebury School's Music Department faculty are all professional musicians, and their years of experience come with invaluable connections to the industry.
Visits from the Pros
Solebury School has hosted many musicians, as well as industry pros, here on campus and via Skype to share their career paths and inspire our students.
List of guest artists:
- Mick Management, the company that manages many pop stars, including Maggie Rogers and Leon Bridges
- We spoke with A&R coordinator at Elektra Records
- Drummer Rich Scanella hosted a workshop on campus for Arts Festival Week 2019. He's played, toured, or recorded with Bruce Springsteen, Lady Gaga, Bon Jovi, Michael Anthony of Van Halen, Adam Duritz of the Counting Crows, Joe Elliot of Def Leopard, and more.
- Pop star Clairo
- Recording artist,Jon Batiste
- Film and TV composer Sidd Khosla (Only Murders in The Building and the hit show This Is Us)
- Opera singer (and Solebury School alum) Jon Tetelman '07, who has worked around the world as one of the industry’s most sought-after tenors.
- Rock band The Districts
- Film composer and songwriter Dan Romer, who also produced the Grammy-winning single "Say Something," and Shawn Mendes’ worldwide hit “Treat You Better.”
Masterclasses
The Music Department also hosts masterclasses several times a year. Held in the evenings for the Solebury School community at large, these classes span a variety of genres and offer a deep dive into the professional's career. They may feature performances.
Virtuoso pianist Clipper Erickson
Philly rapper Alexander Charles
Guitarist Trevor Gordon Hall
Marley McNamara, music manager of the rock band, The Districts