Michelle Wallick

Founder, Director

John Bruno

Music Manager​

Merry Sawdey

Kindermusik Coordinator

Michelle Wallick founded Cyprus School of Music and the Arts to provide exceptional offerings and instruction in the fine arts and sciences to the general community and to provide a place that offers excellence in instruction to train up-and-coming, talented musicians and artists. She envisions a place where students of all ages can learn fundamentals and enhance their learning, but also where highly talented individuals can receive proper instruction in the arts at their individual ability level and pace. Michelle is certified through the University of Minnesota in Talent Development and Gifted Education and has guided gifted and talented students to reach their full potential, with excellent results for over twelve years. She is the Owner and Director of Cyprus Classical Montessori preschool, Founder and CEO of Cyprus Classical Academy, an ability-based, not-for-profit school for gifted and talented elementary students, and Owner/Director of Cyprus School of Music and the Arts.

John Bruno is an accomplished drummer with a passion for education and the contemporary music scene. John began teaching at Cyprus School of Music in September of 2016, and works with private students as well as assisting with our pop/rock bands for kids. He has a strong knowledge of teaching methods and strong technical skills that he is able to pass on to his students. He is a creative, patient teacher who clearly loves working with and developing the abilities of young musicians.
John also serves as CSMA's manager, and is in charge of music, instruments, equipment, sound, keeping everything in order and running smoothly.

Merry Obrecht Sawdey has loved and participated in music in one form or another almost all of her life, including playing piano since she was in second grade and being a percussionist in her high school band. “When in doubt, burst into song” is her motto. Her family was involved in Kindermusik from the time her son was 3 months old. Because of their family’s fun and supportive experience in Kindermusik she decided she wanted to share this joy with others. She has been a licensed Kindermusik educator since July 2009 and worked on two curriculum projects for Kindermusik International. For 3 years, she helped to organize, run, and staff the Episcopal Creative Arts day camp. Currently, she volunteers as the Dog Division Manager for Pet Haven where she and her family also foster dogs. She is also a spiritual director, book artist, and writer and sings with the multigenerational choir of the Northfield Youth Choirs.