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Academy Appoints Luthier-in-Residence
October 1st, 2007
Michael Jamanis, President and Frances Veri, Dean of the Pennsylvania
Academy of Music, Lancaster, PA have announced the appointment of Charles Rufino, Master Violin Maker of New York as Luthier-in-Residence for the Academy, effective immediately.
As Luthier-in-Residence, Mr. Rufino will be present at the Academy at
specified times throughout the year to assist both students and faculty
with minor adjustments to their instruments, as well as major repairs if
required. Additionally, he will advise students as to the proper
instrument for their particular use from his wide selection of violins,
violas and cellos which will be available for rental and sale.
In a recent statement, Ms. Veri said, "We are delighted that Mr. Rufino has
assumed the position of Luthier-in-Residence for the Academy at this
particular time, as our string program is expanding to include Suzuki
lessons. And now, for the first time, we will actually have an experienced
Luthier present to assist our students with their stringed instruments.
The Pennsylvania Academy of Music is one of only 12 autonomous
pre-collegiate music schools accredited by the National Association of
Schools of Music. Now in its 18th year, the Academy attracts students from
a nine county area as well as from around the world. Over 350 students
study disciplines ranging from instrumental, chamber music, orchestra,
opera and vocal performance to music composition and theory,
improvisation, accompanying, and recording, while being taught by a widely
accomplished international faculty.
Mr. Rufino studied violin making and restoration for over 10 years at some
of the finest studios in Europe and the United States. Since 1983 from
his studios in Huntington, Long Island and New York City he has made
instruments considered by experts to be the equal of the old masters. His
Long Island Violin Shop division was established to share his expertise
with string teachers and their students and specializes in excellent
affordable instruments and expert services for serious young string
players.
