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Trillium musicians are: Melanie Sobotka, Flutist; Jan Stover, Pianist and Organist; and Amanda Tombarelli, Violinist. They have worked individually and in duo combinations over the years, but are now playing together as a trio.


Melanie Sobotka Flutist
Ms. Sobotka studied flute at Susquehanna University in Selinsgrove, PA. She has both played the flute and sung extensively with several groups in the New York metropolitan area, as well as in Maine and New Hampshire. Notably, she was a member of the Masterwork Chorus, performing several times at Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center. Ms. Sobotka has also played piano since the age of seven. She continues to freelance and has graced many weddings and special events with her flute music and singing over the past 15 years. She teaches flute and piano at her studio in Maine, and especially enjoys arranging music and improvising.

Jan Stover Pianist and Organist
Ms. Stover studied music at Wheaton College (I1) and Gordon College in Wenham, MA, graduating with a degree in organ performance. She has had a varied 35-year career in accompanying at the piano and organ, singing, acting, choral directing and church music administrating. Ms. Stover has produced and directed many Christmas shows, blending the arts of music, drama, dance, and multi-media. She is the organist at the Congregational Church of Topsfield, MA, and teaches piano at her studio in New Hampshire and in Newburyport, MA.

Amanda Tombarelli Violinist
Ms. Tombarelli began violin training at the age of six. She has played in several ensembles and orchestras including the New Hampshire Youth Orchestra and the New England Conservatory Youth Symphony with which she toured northern Italy. She has accompanied the Seacoast Singers for many years and has played for numerous weddings and other special events.

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