Jacob Kindon – Music Coordinator
Jacob is a Music Coordinator, a Job Trainer Specialist, and a Sound Specialist for the members of the band Flame.
He assists the band members in introducing new songs and working on them during rehearsals. He also supports the band in broadening their independence and community skills. Jacob will travel with the band across the state and the country to help run sound and mix for audiences to enjoy.
Jacob previously worked within the Johnstown School District as a band/general music teacher. He went to the College of Saint Rose for his undergrad and achieved a Bachelor of Science in Music Education. (While working with the band, he then achieved his master’s in music education through Eastern Washington University online).
Jacob has had many performing opportunities as well, including the opportunity to work with multiple Elvis tribute artists and performing in multiple pit orchestras for musicals during his high school years. While working in the Johnstown School District, he fostered performance opportunities through yearly concerts that he helped organize.
Jacob has always loved music. Starting from his early years, Jacob constantly found himself in performance opportunities, such as school plays, musicals, and ensembles. He is able to play many instruments up to an 8th grade level and can play trumpet at a professional level. Jacob likes to spend his free time with his wife and 3 dogs in Amsterdam, NY, while continuing to work on his music skills.
Dominic Tortorello – Music Coordinator/Tour Vehicle Operator
Dominic is a Music Coordinator, Job Trainer Specialist, and the tour bus driver for the members of the band Flame.
He supports the band in broadening their independence and community skills. He also supports the band members on-the-job at practices and performances so they can build their job skills. Dom drives the Flame bus for the band across the state and the country and also helps with merchandise sales at performances.
Dominic has previously worked with other agencies that support people with learning differences and has been a CDL driver for 10 years. He has also worked for news stations in the Capital Region, providing him with knowledge and expertise in media that will greatly benefit the band in its endeavors.
Dominic is a huge music lover and enjoys working with people of all abilities to live their best lives. Dominic likes to spend his free time with his wife and family in Amsterdam, NY.
…and all the staff members at Lexington that support Flame and the band members in all of their endeavors.
