Pianist Carol Messina was employed as a public school music teacher for 30 years in the towns of Northboro MA, Westport CT, and Lexington MA. During that time she was honored to be named as Lexington Teacher of the Year in 1994 and as Outstanding Arts Educator of Massachusetts in 1987.
Graduating magna cum laude from Anna Maria College in Paxton MA, she received a Bachelor of Music degree in Applied Piano. Ms. Messina also earned a Master of Arts degree in Music Education at University of Connecticut and Orff Certification from the University of Lowell MA. Further instruction was received from Lesley College, Framingham State College, and New England Conservatory.
Since her recent retirement from public schools, she has continued teaching in her private piano studio and provides music for services at Our Lady Help of Christians Parish in Concord MA. This concert marks Ms. Messina's third collaboration with Assabet Valley Mastersingers.