Teaches online
Teaches Beginner
Age: 7-60
Speaks English
Teaching since 2002
Associates of Fine Arts
About Kathleen F.
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Kathleen Fontaine, clarinet, bass clarinet, saxophone, flute, piano-holds a BA in Music History and Music Theory from Rhode Island College and an AFA (with High Honors) from the Community College of Rhode Island. Katie is an active performer and teacher, She regularly performs with area orchestras, chamber ensembles, wind ensembles, marching bands,and musical theatre pit orchestras on woodwinds.She also sings with the South County Chamber Singers and is their Secretary. She was honored to be a performer for the premier of woodwind quintet "Mountain Morning" by Jean Maxon Carpenter.
Instructor details
Location:
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Tuesday
4 PM-5 PM
Thursday
2 PM-5 PM
Friday
6:30 AM-9 AM
Saturday
8:30 AM-11 AM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$25
45 minutes
$40
60 minutes
$50
90 minutes
$70
120 minutes
$90
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4 Reviews
Jean
Teacher's studio
Very patient and understanding teacher!
Posted Apr 6, 2016
Athena
Student's home
Kathleen is a hands on instructor with the patience of a saint. Enthusiastic & comitted to her craft she is passionate about teaching others with optimism & the "one step at a time" approach. She is prompt in communication as well.
Posted Feb 5, 2016
steve
Student's home
Kathleen is dedicated, positive and timely. My daughter likes learning from her and I am glad I hired her.
Posted Nov 24, 2014
Experience
1st Piccolo
Mar, 2014 - PresentBoston Wind Jammers
Personnel Manager
Jun, 2015 - Sep, 2016Rhode Island Wind Ensemble
Music Librarian
Jun, 2015 - Sep, 2016Rhode Island Wind Ensemble, Board Member
Second Flute
Sep, 2014 - May, 2015Rhode Island College Wind Ensemble
1st Piccolo
Mar, 2014 - PresentProvidence Brass Band
1st Piccolo
Mar, 2014 - PresentWorcester Brass Band
Second Flute
Jan, 2014 - May, 2015Rhode Island College Orchestra
Woodwind Doubler
Sep, 2012 - PresentIn various productions including:
West Side Story Annie How To Succeed in Business Without Trying Fiddler On the Roof
Principal Bass Clarinet, Low Woodwind Section Leader
Sep, 2011 - May, 2014Rhode Island College Wind Ensemble
Principal Bass Clarinet
Sep, 2010 - PresentRhode Island Wind Ensemble
Youth Counselor
Sep, 1999 - Dec, 2005Kent County YMCA
Taught classes in music, gymnastics, dirt biking, sports, and swimming to ages 2-16.
Education
Associates of Fine Arts
Sep, 2010 - Nov, 2013Community College of Rhode Island
Bachelor of Arts
Sep, 2010 - May, 2015Rhode Island College
Awards
Dean's List
Sep, 2013Rhode Island College
Dean's List
May, 2015Rhode Island College
Dean's List
Sep, 2014Rhode Island College
Languages
English
Native Proficiency
Kathleen's Gallery
Instructor details
Location:
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Tuesday
4 PM-5 PM
Thursday
2 PM-5 PM
Friday
6:30 AM-9 AM
Saturday
8:30 AM-11 AM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$25
45 minutes
$40
60 minutes
$50
90 minutes
$70
120 minutes
$90
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