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Lyndhurst High School Instrumental and Vocal Music
Lyndhurst High School Instrumental and Vocal Music
James Chwalyk
Mr. Chwalyk is a graduate of Montclair State University, where he earned Bachelor of Music degrees in Music Education and Music Theory/Composition with a Minor in Microtonal Music, and The College of New Jersey (TCNJ), where he earned a Master's degree in Educational Leadership with a concentration in Instruction. He is currently a master's degree candidate at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas, where he is furthering his studies in Music Theory.
Mr. Chwalyk is an active performer on trombone, euphonium and keyboards in the northern New Jersey area and continues to write both original compositions and new arrangements for a variety of groups. He directs the Lyndhurst High School Concert, Marching and Jazz Bands as well as the Lyndhurst Summer Music Program and teaches Music Theory. He is also the Pit Orchestra Director for the Lyndhurst High School Musical.
In his spare time, Mr. Chwalyk enjoys hiking, strategy games, learning new languages, and the world's best Siberian husky, Talc.
Elena Wise
Ms. Wise is a graduate of Rutgers University in New Brunswick with a degree in Music Education from Mason Gross School of the Arts. She has taught in both the state of Illinois as well as New Jersey. Ms. Wise has taught both vocal and instrumental music in Lyndhurst. She has been the district choir director and led many concerts at that level, including several middle school musicals, before moving up to LHS. She looks forward to having a great school year!
Lyndhurst Middle School Instrumental and Vocal Music
Lyndhurst Middle School Instrumental and Vocal Music
Connor Coffey
Mr. Coffey is a graduate of Kean University, where he earned a B.A. in Music Education, and The College of New Jersey (TCNJ), where he earned a Masters degree in Educational Leadership with a concentration in Instruction. He directs the LMS Concert and Jazz Bands in addition to serving as Music Director for the Middle School Musical and advisor for the LHS Ultimate Frisbee Club. Mr. Coffey can be found actively performing around New Jersey in his rock band. Besides music and Frisbee, he has many passions such as fitness, traveling, and baseball. LET'S GO METS!
Brian Lang
Mr. Lang is a graduate of The College of New Jersey with a degree in Music Education. He first joined the Lyndhurst Music Department in August of 2015, and is now in his 9th year of teaching in the Lyndhurst Public Schools. Throughout the years, Mr. Lang has worked in each Upper Elementary School, the High School, and now currently works as the LMS Choir and Chorale director at Lyndhurst Middle School. In addition, Mr. Lang is the publicist for the LHS Musical, as well as the Vocal Director of the LMS Musical. Mr. Lang looks forward to another wonderful year!
Color Guard Advisor
Gina DiMaggio
Dr. Gina DiMaggio is a graduate of Northeastern University, where she earned a doctorate in education. She also has a master’s degree in education from The College of New Jersey and a bachelor’s degree in English from Thomas Edison State University. She was named Bergen County Teacher of the Year in 2022-2023 and Lyndhurst High School Teacher of the Year in 2021-2022. Along with Elena Wise, she was voted Most Comedic Teacher in 2012 by her students. In addition to being the Color Guard advisor, she is also an English teacher at LHS, as well as a member of the Equity Steering Committee and the advisor/coach for the Mock Trial Team, Model United Nations, and JV Cheering Team. She also frequently makes cameo appearances in the high school musicals! She was fortunate to be able to participate in the LHS Color Guard as a student in the early 90s and performed in Montreal, Disney World, and Universal Studios. She is excited to be able to continue with Color Guard as an advisor and watch her students have those same opportunities!
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