Our Super Staff
Mr. J
Ms. Dinning
Ms. Dinning
Erik Jacobsen
Mr. J. is a graduate of William Paterson University and holds a degree in Jazz Performance and along with a New Jersey k-12 music teaching certificate. As a tenor saxophonist he has performed with Ben Vereen, Joan Rivers, Buddy Hackett, Bon Jovi, and Joe Piscipo. Erik is founder of the Syncfree Music Library and composes
Erik Jacobsen
Mr. J. is a graduate of William Paterson University and holds a degree in Jazz Performance and along with a New Jersey k-12 music teaching certificate. As a tenor saxophonist he has performed with Ben Vereen, Joan Rivers, Buddy Hackett, Bon Jovi, and Joe Piscipo. Erik is founder of the Syncfree Music Library and composes music for programs like Shameless, The Middle, America's Choice Awards, Catfish, America's Top Model and The Big Bang Theory. Erik has been teaching band since 1998 and is currently teaching in the Ramsey School District.
Ms. Dinning
Ms. Dinning
Ms. Dinning
Katy Dinning is a graduate of Rutgers University with a degree in psychology and is currently working towards her degree in music education. Her primary instrument is saxophone and loves playing bari and soprano in a variety of genres including classical and jazz. Katy also works with the Ramsey High School Marching Band as a marching te
Katy Dinning is a graduate of Rutgers University with a degree in psychology and is currently working towards her degree in music education. Her primary instrument is saxophone and loves playing bari and soprano in a variety of genres including classical and jazz. Katy also works with the Ramsey High School Marching Band as a marching technician and music instructor. As this will be Katy's third year at SSMC, she is looking forward to seeing some familiar faces for three weeks of fun!
Mr. Tripodi
Ms. Dinning
Max Tripodi is a NJ musician and educator who works at Cavallini Middle School in Upper Saddle River teaching general music and choir. He graduated from Montclair State University with a degree in Music Education focusing in Percussion. Max also teaches privately and works with many marching bands in the area. This will be Max's 3rd year at the SSMC.
Mrs. Claire
coming soon!
Mr. Bogert
Mr. Jonach
Mr. Bogert is the Vocal and General Music Teacher at Dater Elementary School in Ramsey, NJ. He graduated from William Paterson University with a Music Management degree and earned his teaching certificate from Rutgers University CESP. In his free time, Mr. Bogert performs as a percussionist with the Hanover Wind Symphony. Outside of music, he enjoys skating, snowboarding, and video games.
Mr. Jonach
Mr. Jonach
Scott Jonach is a senior at Montclair State University, studying to become a music teacher. His primary instrument is percussion and drumset, but he also plays guitar and bass among other instruments. Outside of music he enjoys watching football, hockey and baseball.