
Jo Manning-Souza, MME, MMT, MMH
I have always loved being a teacher and helping students enrich and empower themselves through music and the performing arts. Music is a universal language, connecting people to one another across cultures, genres, and time.

Education
Boston Conservatory of Music
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Masters in Music Education, MME
Lesley University​
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Masters in Music Therapy, MMT
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Masters in Mental Health, MMH
Awards & Certifications
Extraordinary Teacher Awards
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Recognized nine times over the past decade
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Crescendo International Competition
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American Fine Arts Festival
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Amuse the World
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Top Teacher Award 2024​
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Crescendo International Competition
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Teacher Appreciation Award 2022​
Certifications
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Orff, Levels I and II Certification​
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PreK - 12 Certification, Orchestra, Band, and General Music​
Performances
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Carnegie Hall, New York
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Lincoln Center, New York
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Symphony Hall, Boston
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Harvard Music Association, Boston
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Shalin Liu Performance Theater, Rockport​​
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Charles River Hatch Shell, Boston
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Wellesley Orchestra
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Bach to Broadway String Quartet
Teaching Experience
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Brookline Public Schools, MA
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Springfield Public Schools, MA​​
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Private Lessons (ages 3-adult)
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Master Classes
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Early Childhood Group Lessons
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Suzuki Lessons
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Chamber Ensembles
2024 Top Teacher Award

Ms. Jo in the Wellesley Symphony Orchestra
"You Made Me Love You"
A virtual performance during the pandemic
February 14, 2021
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