Jill Baldassari

Jill Baldassari is a graduate from Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School in Lower Gwynedd, Pennsylvania and is beyond thrilled to have been awarded a scholarship for her college studies from the Motivated by Music Association. Jill has taken private lessons in both classical guitar (10 years) and voice (8 years). At Gwynedd, Jill was an enthusiastic member of the Music Department and was extremely grateful to have been awarded a vocal scholarship for four years. She participated in the many ensembles that her school offered, including Glee Club, Chorale, Girls with Guitars Club, Liturgical Music, Jazz Band, and the fall musicals. Additionally, Jill was honored to be president of her school’s A Cappella group and co-president of the Tri-M Music Honor Society. She was very grateful to take part in Broadway Wishes, a student-run show that raises money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation to grant a critically ill child a wish. Jill received the highest GPA award in her music theory and history classes all her years of high school, as well as a gold medal at graduation for her dedication to the Music Department her four years at Gwynedd. Jill was honored to be selected in the PMEA 11 District Chorus her Sophomore and Junior years. Jill has also served as a cantor at her church for five years and is honored to have been awarded the Monsignor James F. Baldrick Memorial Scholarship (Gaudeamus Music Ministry) by her church music director. She was extremely fortunate to be awarded a music scholarship to Temple University, where she will be attending in the fall. Jill wants to pursue a career in Music Therapy to help and comfort those in need through sharing her passion of music. Moreover, Jill enjoys performing as a vocalist and guitarist at several local restaurants and venues in her area and hopes to entertain others through her love of music! She developed a website, www.jillbaldassarimusic.com, where you can view her upcoming performances and get to know her as a musician. Jill is very humbled and grateful to the Motivated by Music Association for their support in her college education!