Music
This site contains a wealth of information regarding the Clarence Central School District Music Program. Be sure to check the calendar for upcoming rehearsals, concerts, booster meetings, and fundraising. Also check Music News regularly for additional information.
WELCOME TO THE 2026-2027
YEAR OF BEAUTIFUL MUSIC MAKING!
We are once again proud to announce our designation as one of the "Best Communities for Music Education", as recognized by the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation.
This designation "recognizes collaborative, from-the-ground-up efforts of teachers, administrators, students and parents who continually work to keep comprehensive music education as an integral part of the core curriculum", as stated on the NAMM web site.
According to NAMM Foundation Executive Director Mary Luehrsen, “There is overwhelming research tying music education to higher overall student success in school and in life. This designation recognizes communities for their commitment to music education and strengthens support for these programs."
We are proud of this honor and are sincerely appreciative of those with whom we share it: our talented student musicians; the parents who offer support and encouragement; the faculty, staff, and administration of the school district; the Clarence Board of Education; and the Clarence Community as a whole, who continue to expect musical excellence and support our efforts towards that goal. Thanks to all who made this possible again this year!
Heidi Kohler, Music Department Chair
hkohler@clarenceschools.org
10150 Greiner Road
Clarence, NY 14031
Phone (716) 407-9042
Music Secretary (716) 407-9040
Fax (716) 759-8362
Clarence Music Faculty
Winds & Percussion |
Emeritus Faculty |
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Dana Bennett |
Valerie Acee |
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Andrew Bodemer |
Nancy Benz |
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Thomas Furminger |
Jeanne Boyer |
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Chryste Mallory |
William Eicher |
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Casidy Reed |
Mary Ann Endres |
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Andrea Runfola |
Jill Fitzgerald |
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Jack Saia |
Christopher Gawlak |
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William Lambert |
Strings |
Robert Lehner |
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James Ieda |
William Rich |
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Alicia Kluck |
Michael Ried |
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Daniel Polino |
Douglas Shaw |
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Amanda Witherell |
Thomas Stroth |
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Ronald Sutherland |
Vocal / General Music |
Louis Vitello |
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Erin Alexander |
George Whittier |
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Daniel Denecke |
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Marissa Devoe |
In Memoriam |
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Amy Fetterly |
Ronald Case (1941-2024) |
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Kristen Grajek |
Beverly Hurst (1939-2022) |
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Heidi Kohler |
Robert Vehar (1936-2012) |
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Gino Thompson |