Mr. David V. Reimschussel is originally from Wilmington, Delaware, where he was raised and graduated from Mount Pleasant High School. After graduating from Mount Pleasant High he attended the University of Delaware where he was a member of the University of Delaware Chorale. Mr. Reimschussel graduated from the University with a Bachelors degree in Choral Music Education. Mr. Reimschussel is highly experienced in Vocal Music Instruction, including his work with the Delaware Governor's School of Excellence, the Delaware Theater Company, and the Upper Chesapeake Summer Center for the Arts. He was Diretcor of Choral Activities at Perryville High School for five years. In his five years at Perryville High, Mr. Reimschussel was the special events coordinator, a baseball coach, and the director of all choral activities. Currenty, Mr. Reimschussel teaches at Stockbridge High School in Henry County, GA. Mr. Reimschussel is also a member of the Music Educators National Conference, American Choral Director's Association, and the Georgia Music Educators Association. 2005-2006 will be his first school year at Stockbridge High.

Maila Gutierrez Springfield is the staff accompanist/instructor at Valdosta State University. Maila graduated with a Bachelor of Music degree in Piano Performance from Syracuse University and received her Master's degree in Piano Accompanying and Chamber Music from the Eastman School of Music. In 1993 and 1994 she received the Eastman's Excellence in Accompanying Award. She has also served as staff accompanist for ACDA, MTNA, NATS and at the Interlochen Arts Camp. She was the accompanist at Georgia Southern University from 1997-2002. Maila has been a faculty member at the Georgia Governor's Honors Program from 1994-97 to 2000 present.

Education

• Pre-College Division - San Francisco Conservatory of Music and
• Colburn School of Performing Arts in Los Angeles
• BM - Syracuse University
• MM - Eastman School of Music

What words or Phrases do you overuse?

• Practice correctly everyday.
• I would like to thank my friend, Dr. Beat, and the speakers attached to my friend.

Most annoying thing

• I can't stand lazy people

Parting comments

• Be humble - most first-rate musicians are the humblest people.
• Always thank your teachers.

Number of years playing the piano

• 35 years

Career High point

• playing with Yo-Yo Ma at the Interlochen Arts Camp