Team Category: Programmatic Music Assistants

Programmatic Music Assistant

Andrew Connolly (he/him) started working at RMTS in April 2023 as a Programmatic Music Assistant. Though he enjoys playing mandolin and bass guitar, his “home instrument” is the electric guitar, which he has thoroughly studied for almost 20 years. Since he was a teenager, Andy has honed his craft as an audio engineer, excelling on multiple recording software. He plays music professionally and has done so in multiple bands across New England for over 10 years. Andy has genuine care for each and every one of the clients he works with at RMTS.
In his spare time, Andy writes and produces music, both by himself and with friends. He has published a book and also hosts his own podcast called “Rock Roll & Red Plaid.” He also enjoys (attempting) to cook.

Programmatic Music Assistant

Sam Nudler started working at RMTS in June 2023 as a Programmatic Music Assistant. Sam graduated from Salem State’s BFA Performance in 2019. Since then, he has been working with people with support needs. In addition, he loves creating theatre and music with folks of all ages. Sam has performed in musical theatre across the northeast, and has directed musicals at various schools in Massachusetts. Sam is a trained vocalist and guitarist and enjoys sharing the joy of music with people of all ages and walks of life.

When not making music, Sam enjoys basketball, cooking and playing with his dog Bumi.

Programmatic Music Assistant

Milo Lis (they/them) recently graduated from Bennington College with a Concentration in Music and Drama, and a second line in Public Action. Coming from a family of classical musicians and professors, they’ve studied piano, voice, and saxophone from a young age. In the last couple of years, they have incorporated ukulele, dulcimer, mandolin, synths, and accordion into their music practice. They explore a wide variety of genres; from international folk music to new-age music, from Baroque to new wave. In addition to performance, Milo has had fruitful success as a composer, audio engineer, and new-age improviser.

In their community work, Milo is a strong advocate for the intersection of community and the performing arts, and the opportunities for growth it provides. As a neurodivergent and queer individual, creating safe spaces for our emotions and bodies is something that they are passionate about and always strive to provide in their work, in and outside of Roman Music Therapy Services.

In their free time, Milo enjoys doing anything music or theater, playing with their cat Misia, cooking, making jewelry from found objects, puppets, and singing with the Boston Symphony Orchestra Tanglewood Festival Chorus.