Teen Pianist Raises Funds for Project Self-Sufficiency

Teen pianist Isabelle Marseille recently created a CD of her performances and made it available for sale in order to raise funds for local non-profit agency Project Self-Sufficiency. The CD is a compilation of thirteen works across a wide range styles and genres. “The CD is a mix of classical and contemporary pieces. It’s a mix for all audiences so there is something for everybody to enjoy,” explained Marseille. The production of the CD was supervised by her piano teacher, Margaret Korczynski, of the Sussex County Music Workshop, where Marseille has studied piano for five years. The recording is available for $10.00 through the Sussex County Music Workshop.

“Isabelle is very creative and music will be a part of her world, “explains Margaret Korczynski of the Sussex County Music Workshop in McAfee, New Jersey. “She is just a beautiful kid. When she was in fourth grade she started reading to seniors and now she plays piano for them.”

Seventeen-year-old Marseille believes emphatically in the importance of community service. “I love helping people. I have always enjoyed giving back. When I heard about Project Self-Sufficiency, I thought this was the least I could do. Plus, helping people through the gift of music just warms my heart.”

Students of the Sussex County Music Workshop, which is co-directed by Margaret and her husband, Edward, are often encouraged to use their musical gifts to benefit others. “Being involved in fundraising creates a feeling of doing something significant for those who need our help in the community where we live. Young people, in particular, need to develop the sensitivity to help those who are less fortunate,” comments Margaret. “Having a gift of playing piano and the discipline of recording classical music, my students are delighted to be able to raise funds for Project Self Sufficiency.”

Those who are interested in purchasing Isabelle Marseille’s CD are encouraged to contact the Sussex County Music Workshop at 973-827-9726.