About Kris Harper
Kris Harper
Music Teacher, Music Teacher, Master
Location: Canfield, OH
Speaks: English
Instructs: Piano, Voice
Education: 1977-1981 Westminster College bachelor's degree in music education
Westminster College, New Wilmington, PA.
1993-1995 Masters of Music Education, Dana School of Music, Youngstown.
2013-2015 Loyola University, New Orleans, courses in Theology from Loyola University in New Orleans. no degree
Performance Experience: -The Hoyt Arts and Education Program in New Castle, PA. Vocal Instructor/Drum Circle facilitator
- Youngstown State University/ Newman Center 2021-2023 Music Minister
-Villa Maria, Organist/Pianist for liturgies
- The Valley Fine arts Academy
- St. Angela Merici Parish/St Patrick, Christ the Good Shepherd, Youngstown, OH Music Coordinator, Organist and Cantor
Teaching Experience: -Westminster College Adjunct Professor
- Seraphim/Mahoning Valley Chorale Music Director
- Southern Local Schools, St. Brendan, St. Matthias, St. Patrick Schools Music Teacher/Music Specialist
-Private Instructor- Voice/Piano
Teaching Philosophy: My mission and philosophy is to bring music from all genres to all children from cultural, racial and socioeconomic backgrounds. Every child deserves to have the joy of music in their lives.
Get to know Kris Harper
My name is Kris Harper. I have extensive experience in music education. I am the Founder/President and Artistic Director of The Valley Fine Arts Academy in Youngstown. This Academy serves the needs of the children of the Youngstown area grades 1-12. The mission is to bring focus to the fine arts to children of all cultures, race and socioeconomic backgrounds. I instruct in all genres of music, such as dance and movement, visual arts, theatrical arts, choir, creative writing and poetry, and Orff Instruments. I am the former director of The Mahoning Valley Chorale.
Kris Harper teaches at:
427 E Main St
Canfield, OH 44406
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