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News

Mike Maurad was the piano accompanist of the Port Chester High School concert choir at the PCHS winter concert on  December 14, 2022 at the PCHS Auditorium. 

Congratulations to Michael Gordillo (trumpet) and Sebastian Olivera (piano) for making it to the Port Chester Middle School Jazz Band for SY 22-23 !

Derek Delisle is SoundWaves' new creative director. Inspired by heroes like Elvis Presley, Queen and the Beatles, Derek began studying music formally at the age of 10.  He learned saxophone at age 12, followed by piano, and finally settling on guitar at age 14. He has a degree in guitar performance from SUNY. After college, Derek played in several original rock bands and taught guitar and piano professionally for 15 years before he joined SoundWaves. Derek lives in Yorktown Heights, NY with his wife and 2 daughters

Testimonials

“My husband and I are very happy and super grateful to Soundwaves for this wonderful opportunity for our kids to learn music. Thank you that you have made this affordable for the children of Port Chester, we would not be able to send our kids in regular, expensive music lessons. Former teacher Tyler was awesome and [my son] misses him. But Lolly is super nice and is a great teacher as well! My son has learned a lot and can’t wait to continue in the fall. Looking forward to a future recital! Thank you!”  “Mi esposo y yo estamos muy felices y muy agradecidos con Soundwaves por esta maravillosa oportunidad para que nuestros hijos aprendan música. Gracias por hacer esto asequible para los niños de Port Chester, no podríamos enviar a nuestros niños a lecciones de música costosas y regulares. El ex profesor Tyler fue increíble y [mi hijo] lo extraña. ¡Pero Lolly es súper amable y también es una gran maestra! Mi hijo ha aprendido mucho y está ansioso por continuar en el otoño. ¡Esperamos un recital futuro! ¡Gracias!"

“I really like it because my daughter is learning and she is happy to continue. Thank you very much for everything.” “Me gusta mucho por que mi hija si esta aprendiendo y ella esta feliz de continuar. Muchas gracias por todo.“

 “My son is so excited to continue this (fall) semester.” "Mi hijo está muy emocionado de continuar este semestre (de otoño)".

“Hello. Thank you very much for giving the children the opportunity to learn music. Thanks to the teachers for all their time and patience with the children. [Daughter] is very happy learning music. Thanks for all your dedication and for the opportunity to be in music classes." “Hola. Muchas gracias por darles la oportunidad a los ninos de aprender musica. Gracias a los maestros por todo su tiempo y paciencia con los ninos. [Hija] esta muy feliz aprendiendo musica. Gracias por toda su dedicacion y por laoportunidad de estar en las clases de musica.”

 “My daughter has improved a lot! Thank you!“ “¡Mi hija ha mejorado mucho! ¡Gracias!"

“The teaching is very good!” "¡La enseñanza es muy buena!"

“I am very grateful to the program. My son learned a lot. He is happy with the program and would like to continue.“ “Estoy muy agradecido con el programa. Mi hijo aprendió mucho. Está contento con el programa y le gustaría continuar ”.

 “Thank you for supporting the children being in activities and so they can exercise some talent. Thank you.“ "Gracias por apoyar a los ninos en estar en actividades y ello puedan ejercer algun talento. Gracias.”

“Thank you very much for everything. The program is very nice and I hope my children can continue in September. Thank you very much for everything.” “Muchas gracias por todo. Esta muy bonito el programa y espero que mis ninos puedan continuar en Septiembre. Muchas gracias por todo. “

"Me and my daughter are very happy and grateful with the program and please give my thanks to everyone who was involved with the program. Thank you for everything you have done for my daughter." "Mi hija y yo estamos muy felices y agradecidos con el programa y, por favor, agradezco a todos los que participaron en el programa. Gracias por todo lo que ha hecho por mi hija."