NAME:
Mrs. Laurel Verissimo
SCHOOL:
Cupertino Middle School
CLASS:
Band: Beginning, Intermediate, Advanced
SCHOOL PHONE:
408-245-0303X324
Education:
BME Lewis & Clark College, Portland, Oregon
MA San Jose State University
Teaching experience: 18 years
Elementary classroom general music, strings (all levels), choral,
instrumental (all levels), jazz band
Nova Vista Symphony, principal flute 1993-2002
CMEA Bay Section Board Member since January 2002; currently serving as the Medals Chair on the CMEA
Bay Section Board
Teaching instrumental music through the basic fundamentals of music:
in time, in tune playing with correct embouchure, posture and breathing
that enhances a beautiful tone. Students are exposed to a wide range
of music and performance activities throughout the year.