Bucci, Joseph — Instrumental Music Faculty
jbucci@charterarts.org
Joseph Bucci is an alumni of West Chester University where he studied both guitar and trumpet with David Cullen and Robert Skoniczin, respectively. He graduated with a Bachelor of Music in Education from the Wells School of Music. He joined the Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts music faculty in August of 2023, where he teaches guitar studies, music theory, songwriting, and directs various ensembles. READ MORE
Dickson, Erica — Artistic Director, Vocal Music
edickson@charterarts.org
610-868-2971 Ext. 3159
Erica Dickson grew up in the Lehigh Valley and is a proud alum of the Charter Arts Music Department. She earned a BM in Music Education, a BM in Music Theory & Composition and a minor in Music History graduating from West Chester University as well as an MM in Music Education from Temple University. She is currently earning her PhD in Music Education at Temple University with a focus on informal music making, curriculum development, and pop music pedagogies. She is also the Director of Music at Chestnut Hill Church UCC and an adjunct at Northampton Community College. READ MORE
Hart, Rachel — Instrumental Music Faculty
rhart@charterarts.org
610-868-2971
Maher, Thomas — Instrumental Music Faculty, Brass
tmaher@charterarts.org
610-868-2971 Ext. 2018
Tom Maher is the Brass Specialist and Orchestra Director at the Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts (Charter Arts). He teaches a variety of courses including Jazz Lab Band, Harmony, Composition and Arranging, Concert Band, and Music for Film. He has also worked closely on multiple Charter Arts musical productions, most recently as Pit Conductor of Sweeney Todd. He currently serves as the advisor of the Tri-M Music Honor Society Chapter 7881. In the community, Mr. Maher serves as a member of the Allentown Symphony's Composer Consortium. READ MORE
Patterson, Aaron — Instrumental Music Faculty, Woodwinds
apatterson@charterarts.org
610-868-2971 Ext. 2015
Dr. Aaron Patterson is the Woodwind Specialist at the Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts. He teaches Woodwind Techniques, Music History, Music Theory, Music Theatre, and Chamber Music. Originally of Carlisle, Pennsylvania, Dr. Patterson studied music education and performance at Indiana University of Pennsylvania (BS, MM). A music teacher for nearly twenty years, Dr. Patterson has worked in both public and private schools as well as in higher education and educational outreach. He completed his Doctorate of Musical Arts (DMA) in Saxophone Performance at Manhattan School of Music in 2014; his dissertation explored the use of saxophone in both the stage and film orchestrations of Leonard Bernstein’s West Side Story. READ MORE
Wells, Matthew — Director of Instrumental Music
mwells@charterarts.org
610-868-2971 ext. 3129
Matthew Wells attended Indiana University of Pennsylvania where he studied under Dr. Jack Stamp, Dr. Gary Olmstead and Dr. Michael Kingan. He graduated with a BA in music with a focus on percussion and later, received his PA Teacher Certification. Mr. Wells also completed a Masters in Music with a concentration in Wind Conducting from Messiah University. READ MORE
