About the Music Director
Mrs. Angela Wolfgang is an early childhood music specialist and certified public school music teacher in North Carolina with over 20 years of experience teaching children in public and private schools in the USA and Japan. In 2013, Ms. Wolfgang relocated to North Carolina, to be closer to her family and she began laying the groundwork for Wolfgang Music Academy.
EDUCATION:
Ms. Wolfgang earned her Master of Music in Music Education from the prestigious Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY, and her Bachelor of Science in Music Education at The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
Ms. Wolfgang spent 6 years living and teaching in Japan, where she reached Music Together®'s Certified Teacher Level 1 status, awarded by the Center for Music and Young Children in Princeton, NJ, for having demonstrated outstanding achievement in teaching, musicianship, program philosophy, and parent education.
In North Carolina, Ms. Wolfgang taught in the Wake County Public School System as an elementary music teacher with excellent reviews for eight years. During her work in Wake County, she led her chorus in the prestigious "Pieces of Gold' student talent showcase two years in a row, and her elementary school was voted "Best Magnet Elementary School in the USA", by Magnet Schools of America. Ms. Wolfgang also taught elementary music and choir in the Johnston County School District for two years, where she was awarded the "Super Star Teacher Award" from the Clayton Chamber of Commerce in 2023.
Presently, Ms. Wolfgang is teaching K-8 music part-time at St. Catherine of Siena School in Wake Forest while simultaneously running Wolfgang Music Academy.
PERFORMANCE:
Ms. Wolfgang is an accomplished pianist and singer, having studied classical piano and voice throughout her childhood and adult life and having earned numerous awards for performance. She has also gained valuable experience in the recording industry as a professional singer/songwriter.
PASSION:
Ms. Wolfgang loves connecting children and their families through music, movement and laughter. Her classes have perfect flow and timing, while maintaining space for creative moments and improvisation. Adults and children find them equally fun and musically rich. Ms. Angi Wolfgang resides in Clayton, NC, with her husband and daughter.
EDUCATION:
Ms. Wolfgang earned her Master of Music in Music Education from the prestigious Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY, and her Bachelor of Science in Music Education at The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
Ms. Wolfgang spent 6 years living and teaching in Japan, where she reached Music Together®'s Certified Teacher Level 1 status, awarded by the Center for Music and Young Children in Princeton, NJ, for having demonstrated outstanding achievement in teaching, musicianship, program philosophy, and parent education.
In North Carolina, Ms. Wolfgang taught in the Wake County Public School System as an elementary music teacher with excellent reviews for eight years. During her work in Wake County, she led her chorus in the prestigious "Pieces of Gold' student talent showcase two years in a row, and her elementary school was voted "Best Magnet Elementary School in the USA", by Magnet Schools of America. Ms. Wolfgang also taught elementary music and choir in the Johnston County School District for two years, where she was awarded the "Super Star Teacher Award" from the Clayton Chamber of Commerce in 2023.
Presently, Ms. Wolfgang is teaching K-8 music part-time at St. Catherine of Siena School in Wake Forest while simultaneously running Wolfgang Music Academy.
PERFORMANCE:
Ms. Wolfgang is an accomplished pianist and singer, having studied classical piano and voice throughout her childhood and adult life and having earned numerous awards for performance. She has also gained valuable experience in the recording industry as a professional singer/songwriter.
PASSION:
Ms. Wolfgang loves connecting children and their families through music, movement and laughter. Her classes have perfect flow and timing, while maintaining space for creative moments and improvisation. Adults and children find them equally fun and musically rich. Ms. Angi Wolfgang resides in Clayton, NC, with her husband and daughter.
Our Mission
Wolfgang Music Academy’s mission is to provide a research-based, developmentally appropriate program that inspires all children to attain their full potential.
In the early years, a high-quality immersion in music is essential for children to develop to their innate potential. Singing, dancing, creating and playing along with music all come naturally to people when they are provided with stimulating musical experiences from an early age. WMA aims to provide excellent musical opportunities to as many children as possible so they may discover the musical richness, beauty, and joy inside themselves.
In the early years, a high-quality immersion in music is essential for children to develop to their innate potential. Singing, dancing, creating and playing along with music all come naturally to people when they are provided with stimulating musical experiences from an early age. WMA aims to provide excellent musical opportunities to as many children as possible so they may discover the musical richness, beauty, and joy inside themselves.
Why Music is Important
All people love music and are capable of participating in music. Music fulfills a human need for expression and community interaction that we all deserve to feel. It is a language of the soul!
Participating in group music-making in a meaningful way can be very therapeutic for individuals and families or communities. This group interaction brings joy and laughter, building intimacy and relationships. It is also a powerful way for children and adults to develop confidence in themselves and learn to trust those around them.
Take a child`s natural love for making music and turn it into an experience with meaning - learning, interacting, playing, having fun, growing. Whether they become a composer, a performer, a dancer, a singer, or just an informed listener is irrelevant. The benefits gained from group music-making are varied and will surely carry over into every child`s personal life, deepening their connection to the world around them.
Participating in group music-making in a meaningful way can be very therapeutic for individuals and families or communities. This group interaction brings joy and laughter, building intimacy and relationships. It is also a powerful way for children and adults to develop confidence in themselves and learn to trust those around them.
Take a child`s natural love for making music and turn it into an experience with meaning - learning, interacting, playing, having fun, growing. Whether they become a composer, a performer, a dancer, a singer, or just an informed listener is irrelevant. The benefits gained from group music-making are varied and will surely carry over into every child`s personal life, deepening their connection to the world around them.