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Brent Decker

By april | Published: July 18, 2011

Bachelor of Arts, Woodwind Performance, Western Michigan University Brent teaches saxophone and piano for Crescendo, as well as accompanying students at recitals. Brent has worked as a freelance accompanist and pit orchestra musician throughout the Kalamazoo area. He also has experience as a Stage and Musical Director for Community Theater productions.

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Mark Portolese

By april | Published: December 14, 2010

Violin/Piano B.M., Illinois Wesleyan University M.M., University of Michigan Mark Portolese is an active violinist and pianist in the Western Michigan area. He is Acting Concertmaster of the South Bend Symphony for the 2017-18 season and will return to his normal position of Associate Concertmaster for the 2018-19 season. He is also Associate Principal Second…     Read More

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