Students, parents and neighbours who answer the phone, repair instruments and keep the building in shape.
Why it matters
NJWA is a nonprofit, and volunteers make the difference between a studio that just about runs and one that can keep lesson fees within reach for local families.
Kevin Topar
Facilities Manager
Facilities
Kevin is the Facilities Manager. He comes in every Thursday to do general repairs and maintenance. Part of his duties include assessing repairs that need to be done and figuring out the best way to keep the Workshop in great condition. Some of his work includes installing the lights on the sign, organizing the repair shop, and repairing air conditioners.
Kaitlyn Killeen
Volunteer · Flute Ensemble
Flute
Office
Kaitlyn is a rising senior music education major who has been volunteering at NJWA since mid-May. She directs a Flute Ensemble at NJWA and taught music history for the Virtuoso Chamber Camp. Her duties generally include answering the phone, checking e-mails, and helping assign work to other volunteers. Recently she has been helping with instrument repair.
James Branagan
Volunteer · Trombone
Trombone
Promotions
James will be attending Rutgers in the fall as an engineering major. For the past year he has been working at NJWA and studying trombone with Dr. Schlosberg. James is a member of the Westfield Youth Group, and helps maintain the workshop while also assisting with phone calls and promotions.
Michael Klikushin
Volunteer · Alphorn
Alphorn
Office
Michael studies alphorn at the workshop. He mentors James and Kai during daily tasks and has superb phone etiquette. He aspires to great things in Westfield's Marching Band.
Kai Chang
Volunteer · Voice & Guitar
Voice
Guitar
Promotions
Kai is a college student. For the last 10 years he has been studying voice and guitar with Glen Brown, and was the lead singer of Knuckle Sandwich. While volunteering at NJWA, Kai assists with maintenance and cleaning. He also enjoys promoting programs the workshop offers, such as the Jazz Band and Rock Performance Workshop.
John Holck
Volunteer · Cello
Cello
Library
John has been studying cello at NJWA for ten years. In mid-June he started working for Dr. Schlosberg to help with the upkeep and organization of materials around the workshop. One of his main responsibilities was pricing and arranging the books on the upstairs bookshelves.
Daniel Ackermans
Volunteer · Oboe & Clarinet
Oboe
Clarinet
Instrument Repair
Daniel started volunteering at NJWA in July. He has been playing oboe and clarinet for about nine years. Since starting, he has updated the database for rentals and rental instruments, evaluating and repairing instruments along the way. He has also updated computers in the workshop to improve productivity.
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Ebony Payne
Volunteer · Jazz Band
Jazz Band
Ebony has been volunteering at NJWA since November 2016. She plays in the jazz band and assists with rehearsals.
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Leah Pesenson
Volunteer · Web Pages
Web
Leah is a rising senior at the Mason Gross School of the Arts division of Rutgers University. She has created web pages for the NJWA website.
Want to volunteer with us?
We always need help with the office, instrument repair, events and promotion. Call or email and tell us what you'd like to do.
