the cfpa team
OUR DIRECTORS, TEACHERS, ASSISTANTS & STAFF
aimee coles
DIRECTOR OF DANCE; CHOREOGRAPHER; PRIVATE DANCE INSTRUCTOR; SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER. Aimee Coles commenced her training at a young age in various forms of dance and performance and has taken a number of master classes and workshops around North America. Most recently, she spent a part of her summer at the Boston Ballet School learning teaching techniques and training in Adaptive Dance in addition to attending numerous classes at The Underground Dance Centre in Toronto. Click here to read more about Aimee.
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bronwyn spracklin-Reid
ADMIN; FINACNE; APPRENTICE PRIVATE INSTRUCTOR OF PIANO, VOICE, GUITAR AND UKULELE. Bronwyn, a dedicated member of the CFPA family for the past nine years, has flourished under the mentorship of our esteemed instructors, Courtney and Calyssa. Her journey with us began as a student, and she now proudly serves as an Apprentice Teacher at our studio. When you reach out to us via email, Bronwyn will likely be the friendly voice on the other end of the conversation! Her passion for music knows no bounds, as evidenced by her studies in voice, piano, guitar, music theory, and ukulele—all nurtured and honed right here at CFPA. Click to read more about Bronwyn.
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Courtney Fowler
DIRECTOR/OWNER/OPERATOR; PRIVATE INSTRUCTOR OF VOICE, PIANO, GUITAR, UKULELE. Courtney stands at the helm as the heart and soul of CFPA, not just as its owner and operator, but as the visionary creator behind our distinctive Broadway Performance Division. With an unwavering dedication to the transformative power of the arts, Courtney is driven by a profound passion for empowering individuals through creative expression. At the core of her mission is the belief in nurturing environments where students of every age can freely explore and embrace their authenticity. As a perpetual advocate for growth and learning, Courtney embodies the ethos of a lifelong student. She takes great pride in delving into the depths of vocal pedagogy, continuously expanding her knowledge and expertise. Click to read more about Courtney.
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Calyssa Squires
PRIVATE INSTRUCTOR OF VOICE, PIANO, & BEGINNER GUITAR & UKULELE. Calyssa, a pivotal figure who has been instrumental in the inception and growth of CFPA since its very foundation. With an illustrious history of collaborating with Courtney, she has not only participated in but also meticulously orchestrated every captivating show that has graced our stage. Calyssa's passion for music education shines brightly. A true believer in the magic of musical beginnings, she finds immense joy in guiding beginners along their musical journey. Click to read more about Calyssa.
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Kyle Dray
APPRENTICE PRIVATE VOICE INSTRUCTOR. Kyle has been involved with music since he was just four years old, starting with group lessons at Take Note Music School before beginning private piano and guitar lessons. In junior high he began voice lessons and joined the Mount Pearl Show Choir, and his experience with this group is what ultimately inspired him to pursue music education. With the Mount Pearl Show Choir, and later as a member of the Adult Company of Etcetera Productions, he performed in the annual Etcetera concert series Click to read more about Kyle.
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leah downey
STAGE MANAGER. Leah has studied piano since the age of 3, and voice since the age of 8. She joined the Mount Pearl Show Choir when she was 12, and has travelled to countries such as Japan, Russia, Amsterdam, Austria and Sweden performing choral music. She was a featured soloist in the World Peace Choral Festival in Vienna, performing among the Vienna Boys Choir. Most recently, she was a part of a resident choir in Worcester, England at the Worcester Cathedral. Click to read more about Leah.
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Molly O'Keefe
ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER. Molly has loved music from a very young age. Singing and performing in any and every way has always been her most favourite thing. She graduated from the Music For Young Children program and soon began to learn any instrument she could get her hands on. By joining CFPA, Molly has found a group of people who see music the exact same way she does. An escape, a tool, a way to found community and togetherness. She can't wait to work with everyone this fall! Click to read more about Molly.
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Sarah Knight
PRIVATE INSTRUCTOR OF VOICE AND PIANO. Sarah is a recent graduate of the Memorial University's Bachelor of Music program, and the proud co-owner of Royal Avalon Parties. Her life-long passion for music led her to a plethora of training through the years, and to open her own business, Sarah's Stars, active from 2017-2021! The group performed in the Kiwanis Music Festival, held fundraisers and summer camps, and put off various productions, such as Beauty and the Beast Jr!Click here to read more about Sarah.
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