Educators
Lucinda E. Ali, licensed Kindermusik instructor, chose to pursue a career in music while studying at DePaul School of Music in Chicago. There she blossomed with Mark Zinger, being a Fellowship student of the Civic Orchestra of Chicago and the DePaul Symphony Orchestra where she was the concertmaster, assistant concertmaster, and the concertmaster of the Opera Orchestra at DePaul. This afforded her the opportunity to get her Master of Music degree in violin performance on a full tuition scholarship. It was while at DePaul that Miss Lucinda discovered her love, gift, and talent for teaching children. She obtained her teacher training at the Chicago Suzuki Institute in Deerfield with Craig Timmerman, and later the same summer studied at Indiana University with MiMi Zwieg.
Christine Knodle, licensed Kindermusik Instructor, began study of violin at the age of 3 at the Suzuki Music Academy in Rockford, IL with Eleanor Stanlis, the founder and director of the academy. In high school, Christine participated in the Rockford Youth Symphony Orchestra, pit orchestras for musicals, and various groups that allowed improvisation and writing. In fact, she took a greater interest in composition when she attended college at Illinois Wesleyan University and studied violin with Vadim Mazo and composition with David Vayo . Christine played in the college orchestra and various groups on campus. When transferring to Rockford College, Christine chose to study business and completed a B.A. In Business Management in 2007. Still pursuing music, Christine took the two year "hiatus" as an opportune time for writing and recording. In 2007, Christine completed her first original album, called "Reflection." During this time, she began to explore the jazz music. Participating in the Rock Valley Jazz Ensemble, Christine learned how to read charts and improvise. In January 2008, Christine braved the risk and moved to Chicago to study music again--this time, at Columbia College. With an emphasis in jazz and classical, Christine studied violin and piano with Diane Delin and Dennis Luxion. She completed a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate of Music in May 2009. Christine is registered with the Suzuki Association of the Americas to teach the method on violin.
Kindermusik Educator Statement of Belief & Commitment
As a licensed Kindermusik educator, I believe that music has the power to illuminate and enhance lives, to foster a sense of community and to tap the unique gifts that each child offers to the world. And I believe that every child deserves the opportunity to know, enjoy and grow with music.
I am proud of my capability to make the world around me a richer place by sharing my love and understanding of music, and I dedicate my abilities as an educator to bringing music into the lives of children in a positive, supportive and encouraging way. I recognize that music for children is not about perfection but about possibilities.
In my work as a Kindermusik educator, I am committed to supporting all of my Kindermusik colleagues, those in my local community and around the world. I understand that today only one child in 400 enjoys the benefits of Kindermusik, and I recognize and support the right of every licensed Kindermusik educator to reach as many children with music as possible. I will foster a spirit of mutual encouragement and boundless opportunity among my colleagues and will always let the best interests of the child guide my actions and decisions.
I will uphold the values and purpose of the Kindermusik curricula in my teaching. I will honor and abide by the policies that predicate my privileges as a Kindermusik educator, and I announce my intolerance for those who abuse this trust and dishonor the integrity of the Kindermusik mission.
I understand that Kindermusik curricula provide the structure necessary to shape a rich pedagogical and musical experience but also empower me to respond with flexibility and sensitivity in my classroom to honor the unique needs and individuality of every child.
I believe in the quality of Kindermusik music education materials and share the belief that these materials are necessary for the child's optimal learning. Every child who experiences Kindermusik through my program will enjoy the benefits of his or her own home materials.
And finally, at the heart of my work as a Kindermusik educator, I will demonstrate the Kindermusik conviction that the parent is a child's most important teacher, and the home is the most important place for a child's learning to take root and grow. I will guide families in bringing music into their children's lives believing that every child is gifted and every child is musical.
Christine Knodle, licensed Kindermusik Instructor, began study of violin at the age of 3 at the Suzuki Music Academy in Rockford, IL with Eleanor Stanlis, the founder and director of the academy. In high school, Christine participated in the Rockford Youth Symphony Orchestra, pit orchestras for musicals, and various groups that allowed improvisation and writing. In fact, she took a greater interest in composition when she attended college at Illinois Wesleyan University and studied violin with Vadim Mazo and composition with David Vayo . Christine played in the college orchestra and various groups on campus. When transferring to Rockford College, Christine chose to study business and completed a B.A. In Business Management in 2007. Still pursuing music, Christine took the two year "hiatus" as an opportune time for writing and recording. In 2007, Christine completed her first original album, called "Reflection." During this time, she began to explore the jazz music. Participating in the Rock Valley Jazz Ensemble, Christine learned how to read charts and improvise. In January 2008, Christine braved the risk and moved to Chicago to study music again--this time, at Columbia College. With an emphasis in jazz and classical, Christine studied violin and piano with Diane Delin and Dennis Luxion. She completed a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate of Music in May 2009. Christine is registered with the Suzuki Association of the Americas to teach the method on violin.
Kindermusik Educator Statement of Belief & Commitment
As a licensed Kindermusik educator, I believe that music has the power to illuminate and enhance lives, to foster a sense of community and to tap the unique gifts that each child offers to the world. And I believe that every child deserves the opportunity to know, enjoy and grow with music.
I am proud of my capability to make the world around me a richer place by sharing my love and understanding of music, and I dedicate my abilities as an educator to bringing music into the lives of children in a positive, supportive and encouraging way. I recognize that music for children is not about perfection but about possibilities.
In my work as a Kindermusik educator, I am committed to supporting all of my Kindermusik colleagues, those in my local community and around the world. I understand that today only one child in 400 enjoys the benefits of Kindermusik, and I recognize and support the right of every licensed Kindermusik educator to reach as many children with music as possible. I will foster a spirit of mutual encouragement and boundless opportunity among my colleagues and will always let the best interests of the child guide my actions and decisions.
I will uphold the values and purpose of the Kindermusik curricula in my teaching. I will honor and abide by the policies that predicate my privileges as a Kindermusik educator, and I announce my intolerance for those who abuse this trust and dishonor the integrity of the Kindermusik mission.
I understand that Kindermusik curricula provide the structure necessary to shape a rich pedagogical and musical experience but also empower me to respond with flexibility and sensitivity in my classroom to honor the unique needs and individuality of every child.
I believe in the quality of Kindermusik music education materials and share the belief that these materials are necessary for the child's optimal learning. Every child who experiences Kindermusik through my program will enjoy the benefits of his or her own home materials.
And finally, at the heart of my work as a Kindermusik educator, I will demonstrate the Kindermusik conviction that the parent is a child's most important teacher, and the home is the most important place for a child's learning to take root and grow. I will guide families in bringing music into their children's lives believing that every child is gifted and every child is musical.
