Charlie Bell has been playing professionally since 1965 and teaching full time since 1978. He studied at Granoff School of Music in Philadelphia and has taken lessons from masters such as Charles Hansen, Tony DaDonna and Jim Zaleski.  He played in some foremost local bands:  Majic Bus from 1970-1975 and Eazy Street from 1976-1978.  He performed with Joe Cerisano, who has played with the Trans Siberian Orchestra. Charlie teaches and plays all styles of music. Students range in age from six years to octogenarians. He teaches proficiently the guitar, bass, and mandolin. Over the years Charlie has taught hundreds of students. Recently he as taught music lessons at Ursuline Academy. “I believe music lessons should be fun. I gear lessons toward the student’s personal goals, and at the pace the student would like to take.”...

The Baldwin B-Flats are an auditioned a cappella group from The Baldwin School in Bryn Mawr, PA, and they are the oldest ensemble in the school, at over 40 years old! The ensemble consists of girls ages 14 to 18 who practice about 4 hours a week and perform 20-25 gigs through out the school year. They sing a variety of musical styles, including pop, music theater, classical, and contemporary choral works.  The group travels for European tours and is also involved in an annual music exchange program with Ordrup Gymnasium from Denmark.  In addition to singing as a select ensemble, each of the members of the B-Flats is also a part of the Baldwin School Chorus.  They are under the direction of Lee Hagon-Kerr, the Upper School choral director at Baldwin. For more information about the B-Flats and for updated information about their performances, please visit our facebook...

Bob Croce’s first musical expression was with the accordion at age six. Hopelessly bored with notation, Bob had the ability to play each week’s new song to practice immediately upon hearing his teacher’s demonstration of it before leaving. Frustrated but amazed, his teacher, Mr. Vincent Lista, would often catch Bob going to town with the book closed. This was the first sign of Bob’s extraordinary ear which soon combined with an exceptional talent for rhythms. From age ten on, Bob was a prodigious drummer playing with several bands before discovering his affinity for guitar. Starting out as a back-up guitarist/vocalist in an acoustic duo with long time friend, Bob Bohne’, occasional lead vocal opportunities fanned Croce’s interest to sing more and a solo act was born. Bob landed his first professional job writing and singing commercial jingles at Music...

When Craig Bickhardt steps onto a concert stage, he comes equipped with his trusty acoustic guitar. A side musician or two will frequently join him. He‟s also accompanied by something invisible, yet ever-present: the stories of a lifetime, vividly translated into words and melody. From the boisterous club scene of Philadelphia to the country-rock milieu of Los Angeles to the picking parlors of Nashville, Craig has immersed himself in the sights and sounds of American music. His music reflects a life lived as a rock band lead singer, a solo troubadour, a dedicated songwriter, a husband and father. Dreams, heartaches and hard-earned lessons have fed his creativity. There is no other way he could‟ve written the eloquent, often bittersweet songs that have become his trademark. “I start a lot of songs because I feel conflicted,” he explains. “I may begin from a point of darkness, but I...

The Adams Family Gospel Group from Chester, Pennsylvania started their ministry through music in 2006. The group consists of Adolphus, Regina, their son Hakeem and bass player Michael Bay. According to lead singer Regina Adams, “God has called us to do his work by singing and playing instruments to praise his name and save souls.” They have performed at numerous Christian Coffeehouses and Festivals throughout the region. In 2010 they recorded their first CD called “The Beginning,” opened for the Dixie Hummingbirds in Philadelphia, PA, and performed at the Hatboro Carnival in Hatboro, PA. Visit them at: https://www.facebook.com/Adamsfamilygospelgroup and send email to: adamsgospel@aol.com

Olivia Leonard is a student at Temple University. She has been singing in choirs at church and school since she was young. She’s been heavily influenced by soul music and grew up listening to r&b greats from the 80’s and 90’s. She also enjoys writing songs along with singing. Music is her passion, and she hopes to continue her growth as an artist. Check out her music at https://soundcloud.com/lovelylivmuzic/your-friend-i-promise.