Teaching Artist Statement
Learning an instrument teaches life skills of commitment, perseverance, dedication, focus, organization, and expression. As an educator and performer, I encourage students of all levels to challenge themselves, find success by meeting their individual goals, and make connections with others through ensemble opportunities. Music participation helps students become supporters of the arts, as well as life-long musicians, at whatever level they may be.
Teaching Bio
Julienne Thornell received a Bachelor of Science in Music Education from Hartwick College, and her Masters in Education from UMASS Boston. Julienne is a certified music educator with over 25 years’ experience, and continues to pursue professional development opportunities in music education. She began working in area public schools in 1996, and in addition to teaching General Music, she is also the Director of Instrumental Music at Hanover Middle School, where she directs concert bands for grades 5-8, as well as jazz band. She has received honor awards from the Plymouth County Education Association, as well as Hanover’s Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC). Julienne is a member of the National Association for Music Education (NAfME), the Massachusetts Music Educators Association (MMEA), and Pi Kappa Lambda.
Julienne began teaching private lessons in 1996, and joined the South Shore Conservatory’s low brass faculty in 2013. Her students have been accepted to area and state music festivals, and many have gone on as performers or become music educators. Julienne has been on the faculty of the Summer Music Festival since 2019, and is also Director of the Band Explorers program, previously known as All-Star Band.
Performance Bio
Some of Julienne’s earliest performance experiences were at SSC’s Summer Music Festival, participating in the Wind Ensemble and Jazz Ensemble through high school. Julienne performs regularly with area theaters, orchestras, brass quintets, and jazz ensembles. Her playing experience has included performances with Longwood Symphony, Quincy Symphony Orchestra, Brockton Symphony Orchestra, Hingham Civic Orchestra, The Company Theatre, Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston, Metropolitan Wind Symphony, and Priscilla Beach Theatre. She has been with South Shore Conservatory since 2013.