MDeborah White- Bondhus School of Music & Piano
10637 Green Mountain Circle
Columbia, MD 21044
Phone: (410) 292-5848
Email: debbondhus@gmail.com
Education
University of Maryland, College Park, MD
Bachelor of Science, College of Education, 1975
Minor: Music - Piano Performance
Graduate Studies:
Graduate work - Advanced Professional Certificate toward M.Ed., University of Maryland, 1975-1978
Teaching Experience
Owner and Instructor, White-Bondhus Piano Studio
Columbia, MD | 1976-Present
* Independent music educator specializing in piano performance, theory, and musical development for
students of all ages.
* Students who have graduated from my studio and gone on to attend degrees in music:
- The Catholic University of America on full scholarship, 2025
- York School of Music, 2020
- University of Maryland School of Music, 2020
- Yale School of Music, 2000
- University of Maryland, 1988
Prince George's County Public Schools
Special Education - Federal Grant Program | 1976-1979
Elementary Education | 1979-1982/ 1984-1990
* Delivered individualized instruction and general education in public elementary school settings.
Archdiocese of Washington
Middle School Educator | 1982-1984
* Taught general and music education in a parochial school
environment.
Awards and Honors
* Certificate of Teaching Excellence, University of Maryland, May
1992 - For noteworthy influence on the education of an outstanding
graduating senior.
* Jordan Kitts Certificate of Recognition, 2006
* Music Educator Grant, February 7, 2007
* Legacy in the Arts Award, Howard County - Lifetime achievement
in the arts. 2024
* 50-Year Participation Award, Music Teachers National
Association (MTNA), 2025
Professional Memberships
* Music Teachers National Association (MTNA)
* Maryland State Music Teachers Association (MSMTA)
* Greater Laurel Music Teachers Association (GLMTA)
* Greater Columbia Music Teachers Association (GCMTA)
Professional Service and Leadership
Maryland State Music Teachers Association (MSMTA)
* Board of Directors
* Theory Chair, 2005-2010
* Vice President of Publications, 2008-2010
* Community Outreach Chair, 2006-Present
* High School Examination Chair, 2013-Present
* Conference Chair, 2014 -Present
Composer’s Circle Chair 2023 - Present
Greater Laurel Music Teachers Association (GLMTA)
*President,2004-2006 / 2008-2010
* Vice President, 2010-2012
* Secretary, 2012-2014
Greater Columbia Music Teachers Association
(GCMTA) * President, 2010-2014; 2023-Present
* Vice President, 2019-2023
* Treasurer, 2015-2019
Deborah with Compser Robert Vandall at MSMTA Convention
