Morton Silverfine - Piano

District, New Jersey
Conducting musical activities for a broad range of special needs students including, but not limited to, those with autistic (moderate to severe), cognitive (severe), multiple (mild to severe) and behavioral disorders. Most classes incorporate singing, movement, use of percussive and melodic instruments, visual and audio aids and instruction, when appropriate.

General and Vocal Elementary School Teacher – Alexandria Township, New Jersey - 2009
Instructed all students Pre-K through 3rd grade. Coached 3rd graders on the recorder. Utilized select concepts and methods drawn from Orff, Kodaly, Dalcroze and numerous pedagogical procedures I have acquired through years of teaching, studying and performing, synthesizing these elements into my unique style, while simultaneously adhering to New Jersey State Standards.

Private Piano Instruction - 1995–Present
Teach piano performance and musicianship to all ages and levels of accomplishment.

Student Internship and Field Experience - 2007–2008
Student taught at the Lincoln and Euclid Elementary School in Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey, under the supervision of Mrs. Sandra Cerasuola. Student taught Chorale at Fort Lee High School, New Jersey, under the supervision of Mr. Joe Picone.

Brooklyn Academy of Music and Brooklyn Philharmonic – Administrative Assistant - 1980–1981
Supervised personnel involved in promotional activities. Functioned as stage manager and press and contracting assistant for the Community Concert Series. Composed program notes for that series as well as the Family and Children’s Concert Series.
Conducted a Music Appreciation/Music History class for the Continuing Education Program for seniors at local housing development.

University of Wisconsin-Madison – Teaching Assistant in Music History - 1978–1980
Co-taught the comprehensive course in the history of western music for music majors.
Regulated and rebuilt the University’s pianos and assisted in the piano technology course.

Music Education
Certification in Music Education K–12 - 2006–2008
New Jersey City University (GPA 3.90)
Post-Graduate Piano Study with Dr. Min Kim (New Jersey City - 1986–2006
University) and Jens Nygaard (founder of the Jupiter Symphony Orchestra)

Master of Music, Music History - 1980
University of Wisconsin–Madison (GPA 3.85)
Awards: Teaching Assistantship; Project Assistantship; and Fellowship Scholarship.

Bachelor of University Studies, Piano Performance - 1977
University of New Mexico (GPA 3.94)
Awards: ASCAP Scholarship; Performance and Academic Scholarships.


Ricky Joyce - Drums


Rutgers University - New Brunswick, NJ
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology; minor in Music
Graduation Date: Dec 2010

Rutgers University - New Brunswick, NJ
Mason Gross School of the Arts 2007

Nakas Conservatory - Athens, Greece 2007
Berklee College of Music - Boston, MA 2005-2007

Professional Music Experience
Drummer / Percussionist
THE NEW ROYALTY, band – NJ 2010 - present
- Top 5 Finalist in Z100's Hometown Hero Competition, 2010
- Finalists in Jersey Shows: Jersey Showdown Competition, 2010
- Finalists in The Stone Pony Original Band Contest, 2010
- Winner of The War for Warped Tour, 2010
- Warped Tour – Oceanport, NJ 2010, 2010
- Fourth Place in Jersey Shows: Jersey Showdown Competition, 2009
- Finalist in Overplay.com Songwriting Competition
- Regular appearances at The Starland Ballroom, The Stone Pony


Dominic Gallucci - Guitar

Dominic Gallucci started playing music at age 5 after seeing the band KISS on tv. Becoming disinterested with guitar lessons he began to learn everything by ear till his cousin starting training him. Performing his 1st gig at age nine Dom's professional career started taking shape. " giving a guitar lesson is one thing, teaching someone the gift of music is another. My experience with guitar lessons goes way back and teaching for over 20 years I've learned to relate to all my students individual needs"

After receiving his degree from MI he went to Cal/Arts to further his studies in arranging and composition. "I grew tired of professors and repeaters. It was time to get back home to nyc and get back on the scene." After performing and touring through out the 90's Dom was asked to do a session for a friend. "I was always interested in the recording process specially on that level." The recording bug bit'em hard and stopped gig's all together. Sony studio's became his 2nd home till the day they razed it to the ground.

"I started my own recording studio in Livingston, NJ in 98'and I never looked back" Recording on billboard #1 albums for the last 8 years in a row he still found time to teach, record and produce records for artist's and his students alike.

====Major Label Sessions: "Guitars"====

DMX
Eve
Lil' Mo
Bazaar Royale
Lyfe Jennings
Laura Warshauer
Rachid
Lea
Kirsten DeHaan
Janielle
Lady Gaga

=====Shed Music Productions: "Producer"=====

Avenida
Down By My Sins
Arenbeish
Billy Covington
We Were Born With Rocks In Our Hands
Brian Bond
Nikki
And She Said
Binford Adams Band
Aeris
Freeze Dried Mushrooms
Downdrifter
Drunk Uncle Bob

=====Empire Music Group: "Producer"=====

=National Spots=
AT&T
Chase Manhattan Bank
Nescafe
Tic Tac
Scoop Away
Stetson
Howard Johnsons

=Local Spots=
Carabas Grill
Emerald Cleaners
New Jersey Carpet
Crestmont Toyota


John D'Angelo - Drums

Performed Live with the Following Notable Musicians:
Glenn McClelland (Blood, Sweat & Tears, Ween, Chuck Negron), Mickey Melchiondo (Deen Ween, Ween), Lisa Bouchelle (Jon Bon Jovi, Bruce Springsteen), Richie Cannata (Billy Joel, Elton John, Beach Boys), Bo Parker (The Buddy Rich Band), Sonny Kenn (South Side Johnny & the Asbury Jukes), Gene Boccia (phoebe Snow, Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes), Hal Selzer (Gary U.S. Bonds, Katrina Chester), Billy Hector (Bonnie Raitt), Danny Rio (Kingfish), Jody Joseph (Big Brother), Jody Giambelluca (Valentine, The Fabulous Grease Band), Glenn Burtnick (Styx), Jimmy Leahy (John Wait), Bob Berger (Bruce Springsteen).

Studied With the Following Notable Berklee College Professors:
- Terri Lynne Carrington
- Mike Mangini
- Dave DiCenso
- Ricardo Monzon
- Kim Plainfield
- Skip Hadden
- Bob Tamagni Deantoni Parks

High School AwardslHonors:
- 2008 Louis Armstrong Jazz Award
- 2008 HVCHS Outstanding Achievement Award - Orchestra
- 2007 IAJE All-State Jazz Ensemble - Honors Jazz Choir - Drummer
- 2007 College of New Jersey - Honors Band Day - Drummer
- 2007 IAJE All-Region Jazz Ensemble (Region II) - Drummer
- 2006 IAJE All-Region Jazz Ensemble (Region II) - Drummer
- 2005 Nottingham High School Jazz Festival- Outstanding Soloist - Drums


Anthony Gemignani, Co-Founder, CEO

Anthony Gemignani started playing guitar at age twelve. In 1994 he graduated from the prestigious Berklee College of Music and has toured the East Coast with cover/original band 12 Strung Gypsy and Lisa Palleschi(Warner Bros.), has played with original and cover band Groove Box 6. He is currently playing with The Freak of The Day. He has also appeared on stage with Gerado Velez-percussionist for Spyro Gyra and Jimi Hendrix, Julio Fernadez from Spyro Gyra, Richie Cannata-saxophonist for Billy Joel, Rasheeda Azar-vocalist for Janet Jackson, Taku Hirano-percussionist for Fleetwood Mac and Whitney Houston, members of Chic, James Brown, Beach Boys, Ola Onabule and many more.

A private music instructor in countless schools, music stores and studios all over the Northeast, Anthony G. counts Triumph's Rik Emmett, Bobby Rodgers(The Code Talkers), Todd Anisman(Solo Artist), Steve Miceli(Laura Leigh & Tripp Fabulous), Santana, Dan Huff, and Journey's Neal Schon among his guitar influences. Among the bands that have inspired him are: Rascal Flatts, Journey, Whitesnake, Disturbed, and Pat Methany.
Anthony has been the owner of 3 other very successful music schools and has been changing the vibe of Hunterdon County with his talents, originality, and relationships built with students and parents. This has earned him the title of the most popular music instructor around. Besides Ultimate Allstars, he owns Allstar Music Academy, which is "the most modern, fun spirited place to take music lesson the right way and buy retail in a stress free environment. No short cuts taken but you will have a great time."


Kate Kennedy Co-Founder, COO

Kate Kennedy - President & COO
Kate Kennedy brings her unique combination of love for the arts, vast business knowledge, and a passion to help special needs kids. She has worked for both profit and non-profit agencies including Easter Seals New Jersey, Phillips - Van Heusen, Cardinal Health, and Johnson & Johnson.
She attended Elon University and was a theatre arts major and earned her Bachelor of Arts in Humanities from Thomas Edison State College, the first college that specialized in distance learning. After graduating with her BA she continued on to earn her Master of Science in Management with a concentration in leadership in 2005. While earning her MSM she fell in love with human resources and decided to pursue her career. As she was pursuing a career in HR, Kate also earned her Professional Human Resources certificate in 2006 which inspired her to return to school. In 2009 she earned a Master of Science in Human Resources Management, also through Thomas Edison. Currently, she is also a volunteer for the Garden State Council - Society of HR Management annual conference. This is her fourth year working with the conference and her second working on the conference planning committee.
Her passion to help special needs children stems from personal experience. In 1975, she was born with Cerebral Palsy. There were considerably less services and programs for disabled children then there are today. The CP did not hold her back, instead it inspired her and made her even more determined to get over hurdles and reach for higher goals. Her biggest inspiration is her nephew who is in the autistic realm. Watching him grow up with challenges is more of a motivation that makes her want to help special needs children and their parents. Kate hopes to use her education and experience, both personal and professional, to make this program a success.