Cathy Marks is an accomplished music educator and performer with a rich background in both classical and early childhood music education. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education from Temple University in 2010 and later completed a Master’s Degree in Music Education with a vocal performance emphasis from West Chester University of PA.

As an educator, Cathy’s expertise is grounded in Edwin Gordon’s Music Learning Theory. She co-taught early childhood music classes in Philadelphia and assisted at Temple’s Early Childhood Music Foundations classes. Her dedication to research led to her participation in the Diamond Research Scholars Program, where she presented her study on infant musical expression at the Pennsylvania Capitol and the P.M.E.A. Conference.

Since joining Brookline Music School in 2015, Cathy has been teaching Music Moves for Piano and early childhood music classes. Her previous teaching experience includes five years in the Greater Philadelphia area, where she taught elementary general music and provided private piano and voice lessons.

Cathy’s credentials include certifications in Elementary General Music from the Gordon Institute of Music Learning, as well as First Steps in Music and Conversational Solfege from the Feierabend Association for Music Educators. She is also certified in Music Moves for Piano Level 1.

As a performer, Cathy has graced prestigious stages such as Carnegie Hall and the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts. She sang with the Philadelphia Singers from 2009-2015 and has performed with various opera companies in the Philadelphia region. In Boston, she has been a cantor for local churches and performed with choruses including the One City Choir and Chorus Pro Musica, notably as a soloist in Mozart’s Requiem.

Cathy’s dual expertise in performance and education makes her a valuable asset to the music community, inspiring students and audiences alike with her passion and skill.