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Elise S. Sobol, Music Educator/Pianist/Author/Lecturer

Elise Sobol’s work has made unique contributions to the field of special

music education. Her international speeches reveal her philosophy and practice “We each with flawless consistency and love must be that which we want our students to become.” (Vancouver, B.C., July 2002) “Our musical intelligence actively involves our whole brain, because of this one can link learning in every activity; culture or continent to our other intelligence through music.” (Cambridge, England, July 2001). “Inside each and every child is a perfect human soul with unlimited potential.” (Washington, D.C., July 2000). “See with your soul, hear with your heart, touch with the gifts that you have each been given.” (Lisbon, Portugal, July 1999). “As a special music educator, I have seen that Music will reach out with Love to heal people of all nations. For children, it is the song for the future….” (Melville to Melbourne, Live performances from St. John’s Southgate, Melbourne, Australia).

Extensive biographical references can be found in the 2007-08 Marquis’ Who’s Who in the World, Who’s Who in America, Who’s Who in American Education.

Distinguished Leadership Titles of both the American Biographical Institute and the International Biographical Centre

Awards include:

Colleen Chanel Award Foundation in Illuminating Global Entertainment

Ernest Kay International Foundation Award

NHR National Honor Roll of America’s Outstanding Teachers

Nomination New York Senate “Women of Distinction” Program

Citation New York State Assembly

Award of Honor, Very Special Arts Festival, Long Island

Honorary Active Leadership Positions

Chairperson, Music for Special Learners, New York State School Music Association

Executive Director, United Cultural Convention, American Biographical Institute,USA

Honorary General Director, International Biographical Centre, England

Author

An Attitude and Approach for Teaching Music to Special Learners (Pentland Press, 2001), additional journal and state education publications.

Lecture titles, performance repertoire, discography and videography available through essobol@aol.com

Further links at New York University, es86@nyu.edu and Long Island University, C.W. Post campus, elise.sobol@liu.edu.