Please join us in congratulating Shana Pistilli on an incredible achievement!

A former teacher at The Vanguard School, founder of Rubato School of Music, and our 2026 Commencement Speaker, Shana was named the winner of the 2026 MLB & Mastercard Small Business Contest. She received a $10,000 grant and threw the ceremonial first pitch at the MLB All-Star Game in Philadelphia.

Shana’s commitment to making music accessible to children of all abilities reflects the values we cherish at Vanguard. We’re proud to celebrate this well-deserved honor and grateful for the lasting impact she continues to have on our students and alumni.

Congratulations, Shana! Watch the video on ABC 6 Action News.