This is the nineteenth installment of a new series that will highlight the Music for All staff members who work behind-the-scenes to make all of the positively life-changing experiences happen! Get to know each of our amazing staff members, as we learn more about who they are and what they do at Music for All. A new post will be featured every week!

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Name/Job TitleName/Job Title: Sam Cantor, Events Coordinator

Hometown: North Canton, OH

How long have you been with Music for All? 
I started as an intern in the Fall of 2014 

What is your favorite event at Music for All and why? 
I think the fall regional championships are my favorite. Getting to travel the country and take in the nuances that make each region’s marching bands unique. 

What has been your favorite part of working at Music for All? 
Just knowing the impact we have on the students on a daily basis. From reading their survey responses after our events, to the look on their faces after a culminating performance, it’s pretty special! 

Do you have a favorite memory of working an event with Music for All? 
There are so many! They all seem to have to do with weather though. Whenever mother nature throws us a curveball, we go into our best mode of problem-solving and making sure everyone still has a positively life-changing experience! If I have to narrow it down, it’s a toss up between San Antonio, 2015, and Austin 2016 regionals. 

What is your musical background? 
I started playing trombone my freshman year of high school in North Canton. (Go Vikes!) I continued to play in the marching band and concert ensemble at the University of Toledo. Along the way I learned baritone, euphonium, and most recently Tuba. Currently I play in the Pride of Indy community bands. 

One thing you couldn’t live without? 
Other people! I cannot stand sitting around by myself. Some people find it relaxing, but for me it’s a no go! 

What kind of music do you listen to? 
Everything! Some of my absolute favorites though are Neil Diamond, Journey, Simple Plan, and of course anything from a Broadway Show! 

What do you like to do in your free time? 
Being a social creature, I hang out with friends a lot. I play A LOT of darts, and other community sports. Recently, my team won a softball championship! 

What are you currently reading? 
Fall Final Packets haha

Do you have a favorite quote? 
Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future. – JFK

What’s a show you’ve binge watched recently? 
Atypical, and Shameless

Favorite movie not many people have seen? 
To Wong Fu: Thanks for everything! Julie Newmar

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