Staff
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Troy Anderson
Executive Director 312.738.2646 x22 tanderson@chimemusic.org Troy received his Bachelor of Music degree from the University of North Texas and Master of Music degree from DePaul University. After serving as a freelance musician and teaching artist in Chicago for a number of years, Troy began his career in community arts education in 2001. Prior to his appointment as Executive Director at the Chicago Center for Music Education he served as Dean of Programs at the Merit School of Music in Chicago and Program Director at the David Adler Music and Arts Center in Libertyville, IL. As Executive Director, Troy is responsible for leadership and oversight of the day to day operations of the school. He has also served as Chair of the Western Great Lakes Chapter and the Members Council of the National Guild of Community Arts Education. In 2012 and 2013 Troy served on the faculty of the Community Arts Education Leadership Institute and as co-convener of the Chicago Consortium of Community Music Schools. After growing up in a musical family and years of musical study and performance, Troy has a passion for human effectiveness through music. Over that last 17 year’s Troy’s focus has been on providing more access and engaging opportunities to people of all ages to participate in music. |
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Gosia Bagley
Director Early Childhood and Classroom Music Programs 312.738.2646 x21 gbagley@chimemusic.org Gosia received her Bachelor of Music and Master of Music degrees from DePaul University. Prior to serving in the role of Program Director, Go sia served as the Family Program Chair at the school. She is also an active piano teacher at the school as well as the New Music School, and in her private studio. From 2002 to 2013 she worked at the Instrumentalist Company, first as an editor for the Instrumentalist Magazine and later as a writer and editor of Clavier's Piano Explorer Magazine. One of her first administrative experiences in the arts was a summer internship at the Darby Louise Cultural Center in Chicago, which focused on promoting multi-disciplinary work of Spanish artists and spreading cultural wealth across borders. As Program Director, Gosia is primarily responsible for oversight of the school’s programs including maintaining and developing the program content and continuum, providing support and guidance to families enrolled in the program, managing performances and events, and overseeing faculty professional development. Gosia has always believed that involvement in the arts, especially music, provides unequalled opportunities for expression, creativity, and personal growth, and – in the words of Dr. Suzuki – grows beautiful hearts. Gosia’s passion is to provide these opportunities to a broad audience, regardless of background, experience, or economic status. Alli Dunn
Director of Diverse Abilities Programs 312.738.2646 adunn@chimemusic.org Alli attended Maryville University in St. Louis, Missouri, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Bachelor of Science in Music Therapy. Alli elected to dedicate the majority of her music therapy internship hours to the school setting, during which she provided music therapy services to over ten different St. Louis schools, and worked toward proficiency with a wide variety of student ability and classroom size. She also worked for the St. Louis Children's Choirs and founded, ran, and performed in Maryville's only collegiate a cappella group. Alli's principle instrument is guitar, although piano, voice, arranging, and writing are passions of hers as well. She loves exploring the live music scene in Chicago, and is constantly researching more ways to incorporate the dynamic between play, music, mindfulness, and learning into her teaching. Alli serves as the Director of Diverse Abilities programs. |
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Aubree Weiley
Director of Instrumental Programs 312.738.2646 AWeiley@chimemusic.org Aubree joins ChiME’s staff after years of experience in community engagement and the arts, most recently as the Manager of Community Partnerships at the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University. In her role, Weiley explored the intersection of arts and public health by matching faculty, student and institutional assets with unique community resources and opportunities. Weiley designed, instituted and managed several artistic service learning programs in partnership with hospitals, schools, community centers, advocacy organizations, continuing care retirement communities and civic institutions. Her preceding residencies as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Africa studying Basotho arts and culture and as a New England Conservatory Sistema Fellow cemented her belief that sharing and learning through the arts brings great pleasure, deepens societal and personal development, and builds stronger, healthier communities. Prior to residencies she served as Program Director at the Peoples Music School in Chicago. There, she instituted and oversaw a comprehensive K-12 curriculum and produced a series of 240+ concerts and educational performances for the public. Aubree holds degrees in music from Northwestern University and the New England Conservatory. |