A professional composer and performer since 1955, Mr. Craig has created over 100 original pieces in many media and has arranged over 1,000 popular songs for solo and ensemble performance. He has produced and recorded commercial “beds”, pop, and contemporary art music. Two CDs, “Memories of the Future” and “Christmas” were released in 2000 and can be purchased through CMS, some retailers, or online at http://www.jcpi.us/. New CDs are currently being created.

James has written numerous articles on audio, new music, electronics, computers, and associated technology; published in newspapers, journals, and nationally circulated computer group newsletters. Among his published works is “Compass Turning Points”, co-created with internationally renowned sculptor Val Bertoria (1994).

Proficient on many instruments, Mr. Craig spends much time studying, practicing on theremin, and on his custom-made 6-string fretless electric Fantasy Wishbass.

James is an Associate Member of the Audio Engineering Society. He has been a teacher at CMSLV since 1988.

"Music should be a part of everyone's life and is an essential part of every child's education."

Founder and Director Emeritus of CMS; Certified Progressive Series Teacher, St. Louis Institute of Music; Advanced piano study, Professor Williams, Wittenberg College, Springfield, Ohio. Credits received from Cedar Crest College, Allentown, PA and Washington University, St. Louis. Former student of Professor Leroy Lambert, noted Bach Specialist; Freda Berkowitz, Curtis Institute, Philadelphia; Ester Cinberg, Settlement Music School, Philadelphia, PA.

A student of Freda Berkowitz of the Curtis Institute and Maryan Filar of the Settlement Music School in Philadelphia, Ms. Maletz holds a Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance from Westminster Choir College, where she studied with Matilde McKinney and William Cheadle. In 1969, Ruth was the winner of the Allentown Symphony Orchestra’s Vorhees competition. As a member of Cambiata Early Music Ensemble, Ruth performs on harpsichord, recorder, and violas da gamba.

“I believe that acquiring a strong technique is the first step toward playing any instrument well. Coupled with good music reading skills, one can learn to play and enjoy many kinds of music and I love teaching teenagers!”

"After establishing a firm foundation, a student has many choices."

DMA. Temple University; M.A. and BA University of Pennsylvania; Composer, arranger, performer in jazz and classical music. One CD and three vinyl recordings of original Saturen compositions have been published. Dr. Saturen is a former Professor of Music at Moravian College and Fairleigh Dickinson University.

"One is blessed if he/she can earn a living doing what they love to do."

M.A. in Music Education, Trenton State College: B.S. Susquehanna University. After graduation, Ms. Schatkowski took additional courses at Penn State and Westminster Choir College. She has studied Organ with Katherine Sierer and Marvin Beinema. Mrs. Schatkowski's email address: schatkow@fast.net

"The objective is to develop the musical talent and potential of each student by teaching a balanced program of technique, repertoire, performance and musicianship skills. As the ability for musical expression and artistic interpretation develops, it presents many opportunities for personal growth and leads to the enjoyment of music."

Studied piano performance, piano pedagogy and organ at the Akademie der Tonkunst and Hochschule fuer Musik in Munich, Germany. Mrs. Smits is a member of MTNA, PMTA, NFMC, PFML and NGPT. She is certified by and on the faculty of the American College of Musicians.