Additional Staff Members
Our Internship Program
Helping to prepare future music educators
We are delighted to offer an internship program for those hoping to pursue a career in music eudcation or music-related fields!
Dr. Hu has been a longtime champion for music education. In addition to her research and dissertation work, she has hosted numerous student teachers and advises students in the Kent State Music Education program. She firmly believes that we should provide lots of support and opportunities for preservice teachers to get real-world classroom experiences. This is why she started an internship program at HVVH. Our interns are able to interact with students from 1st grade on up. Under the supervision of certified NYS music educators with years of classroom experience, our interns have a chance to work with students of all ages and abilities. Our interns have the opportunity to gain experience leading warm-ups, teaching songs, leading musical activities activities, and conducting the choirs.
If you are interested in learning more, please email Dr. Hu at: info@hvvh.org with your resume to learn more.
Susie Gilgert
Susanna (Susie) Gilgert is a classical vocal performance student at SUNY New Paltz. She holds degrees in performing arts and liberal arts from Dutchess Community College. Susie is a member of the SUNY New Paltz Concert Choir and Chamber Singers, as well as the Cappella Festiva Chamber Choir. She is the choir director at the Reformed Church of New Paltz and a soprano section leader in the choir at St. John's Lutheran Church. Susie is committed to building community through choral singing and is grateful for the opportunity to work with Dr. Hu and the amazing kids in Hudson Valley Voices in Harmony!
Intern
Laney Ebeling
Laney Ebeling is a Music Education student at Western Connecticut State University. She is a vocal and flute primary. She is a member of the WCSU University Singers Choir and Chamber Singers. She also is the upcoming, student- assistant conductor of the University Choir. Laney continues to be inspired through music and hopes to spread the inspiration to the community in this program! She is beyond grateful for the chance to work with Dr. Hu and the experiences she will gain from working with the Hudson Valley!
Intern
Additional Staff
James Corbett
James Corbett is a New Media educator, creative producer, and Hudson Valley vocalist with 15 years of live performance experience. His post‑production work includes online editing and color for television series on PBS, Food Network, Cooking Channel, and Paula Deen’s media projects. He manages the nonprofit’s video editing, digital promotion, and social media storytelling to continue to share the mission of the organization with our community.
Creative Content Director