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Meet Our Board

Gabrielle Cintrón is a senior Music Education major with a primary in Voice and Choral Conducting. She is also a Special Education master’s student through the Bachelor-Master’s program at Montclair State University. An avid music lover, Gabrielle decided to pursue a career in music to inspire future generations and cultivate a love for music in her students. Besides teaching, Gabrielle loves to sing in opera productions and hopes to one day fulfill her dream of becoming a professional opera singer.

Basil Blasa is a sophomore Music Education major studying clarinet in Montclair State University. He’s also part of Montclair’s cali pathways program! He’s looking forward to teaching in a middle school, and hopefully working with a marching band as well. On top of being a passionate musician, he also loves to read, cook, and spend time with his friends and family!

Nate Robin (he/him) is a junior Music Education major with applied areas in classical piano and choral conducting, and a Special Education master’s student through the combined degree program at Montclair State University. He also loves to sing, and plays guitar, ukulele, and trumpet. His newest musical endeavor is learning bass! Nate’s favorite thing about the Cali school is the wide array of ensembles that challenge him to explore, deepen, and connect his various musical identities. Aside from music, he also loves to crochet, read poetry, and go thrifting with his friends!

Treasurer
Taryn Spoto

Taryn Spoto is a freshman Music Education major with a primary in voice. Aside from singing, Taryn also has experience playing piano  and a little violin. She finds much joy hanging with her music friends, singing in ensembles, listening to her favorite playlists and studying. Outside of the Cali, Taryn enjoys the outdoors and being surrounded by nature, while traveling and seeing new places!!

Senator
Samuel Sanchez

Samuel Sanchez is a sophomore Music Education major with a primary in voice. He also plays the piano and euphonium. He loves singing in ensembles and hopes to continue that in the future. He also enjoys reading, composing, spending time with his friends, and making YouTube videos.

Public Relations
Cristina Clare

Cristina Clare is a junior Music Education major with a primary in voice. Aside from singing, she plays the guitar, alto saxophone, and the French horn. She loves singing with her friends and creating beautiful music with people she loves. Aside from music, Cristina likes to read, go thrifting, and has three cats whom she adores!



Welcome to MSU NAfME!

NAfME stands for National Association for Music Education. We are a collaborative community that supports music educators and advocates for equitable access to music education.

How can I get involved?
Follow our Instagram @msunafme to stay connected and up to date about our events and GBMs. All are welcome, regardless of your major!

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Get In Touch

Email:
NAfME@MontclairStateNAfME.org

Location

John J. Cali School of Music
Chapin Hall
1 Normal Avenue
Montclair, New Jersey 07043