Lindell elementary band students in Long Beach recently participated in a music MasterClass” with Music Teacher/Professional Musician Wayne Schuster. The Lindell students were excited for the unique opportunity to learn and listen with the teacher/musician.

Schuster was a music educator for 33 years, attended University of Miami for his undergraduate in clarinet performance and attended Long Island University for his Master of Science in Music Education. Additionally, he has conducted the Division 1 Suffolk All-County Honors Band. Throughout his professional career, the former teacher toured with Blood, Sweat, and Tears as well as performed with Eric Marienthal, Bruce Hornsby, Dave Liebman, Phoebe Snow, The Temptations, Ziggy Marley, Paul Shaffer, and several others. Lindell Principal Dr. Jennifer Pullara said, “It was an honor, and a pleasure, having Mr. Schuster at Lindell!”

Special thanks to Lindell Music Teacher Naomi Marmol for coordinating this event.

Date Added: 3/30/2023