Patrick Callahan Patrick has led a thriving classical guitar program at Franklin High School in Somerset, NJ for over a decade, inspiring young musicians and fostering a love for the instrument. Beyond the classroom, he remains an active performer, regularly appearing in pit orchestras for musical theatre productions throughout the region and with the New Jersey Guitar Orchestra. In addition, he has been a dedicated coach for the NJMEA Honors Guitar Ensemble since its inception. He is thrilled to join the NAFME Guitar Council as the Eastern Division Representative this year to advocate for all guitar educators and students in the Eastern region.

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