Teaching Artist Statement
I approach my teaching with the philosophy that students need to learn how to practice and develop critical thinking skills to become independent learners and make their own musical decisions. In turn, I feel this approach stimulates the creativity of my students. I view this as an important skill that can manifest itself throughout all aspects of their lives. In this regard, I consider the study of music as an integral component of the growth of all students, preparing them for a lifelong passion with music-making, no matter what endeavor they pursue.
Teaching Bio
Mary Cicconetti is a dedicated and passionate teacher who serves on the faculties at Powers Music School (where she also serves as chair of the Winds, Brass, and Percussion Department), South Shore Conservatory, and Milton Academy. Her students in the greater Boston area have achieved great success in extracurricular musical activities such as participation in BYSO ensembles, NEC preparatory program ensembles, Tufts Youth Philharmonic, and district music festivals. Prior teaching appointments include Boston University, Longy School of Music, and Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, Louisiana. Cicconetti received her Bachelor of Music degree from the Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music where she was awarded the Marcel J. Dandois Memorial Prize. Cicconetti received her Master of Music from Arizona State University. At ASU she was the graduate teaching assistant in oboe. Mary started with South Shore Conservatory in 2018.
Performance Bio
Boston-based Mary Cicconetti performs throughout the United States on modern and historical oboes. Mary is a member of Cape Symphony and Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra and appears frequently as a guest with the Boston Lyric Opera Orchestra. Appearances with other orchestras include Boston Symphony Orchestra, Boston Pops, Vermont Symphony Orchestra, Portland Symphony, and Symphony New Hampshire. On baroque oboe, Mary has performed with Handel and Haydn Society, American Bach Soloists, Boston Baroque, Washington Bach Consort, and the Bloomington Bach Cantata Project. She serves on the faculties at Powers Music School and South Shore Conservatory. Mary lives in Boston (Roslindale) with her husband, Andrew Goodrich, a music education professor at Boston University, and their West Highland white terriers, Lily and Marcello. Mary is an avid tennis player and competes in several leagues including the North Shore Tennis League, Central Massachusetts Indoor Tennis League, as well as several USTA leagues. She started with South Shore Conservatory in 2018.