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Justin Nordell

Executive Director
Some of Justin's earliest music memories are of him sitting, legs crossed with eyes wide in wonder, at the feet of the likes of Esther Halpern, Mike Miller, and Jackie Pack. As a young lad in the 80s who couldn’t yet say the words “Seeger” or “Guthrie,” these were his Petes and Woodys. These and many other local folk musicians who were the godmothers and godfathers of the Philadelphia Folksong Society taught him the joys of music, singing along, and that anything could be an instrument. Justin started his career with the Philadelphia Folksong Society as Programs Manager over a decade ago (yes, he was the Katie before the Lindsey before Haley before Noah before Joshua before Kyle) and then took a job with a recording studio in Texas, returning annually to Philly from the South for the Philadelphia Folk Festival. It was during one such Festival when a bout of homesickness brought him back to the Philadelphia area, settling back in for good at the very end of 2010. Since returning to Philadelphia, Justin has had the pleasure of working with many major Philadelphia cultural institutions, including the Pennsylvania Ballet, Philadelphia Film Society and Philadelphia Film Festival, Opera Company of Philadelphia, FringeArts, Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, Prince Music Theater, Academy of Music, and the Merriam Theater. Working with these amazing organizations allowed him to acquire a number of skills, experience, and contacts that he is thrilled to bring back to the Philadelphia Folksong Society. Justin has said it didn't feel as if he was taking on a new job when he became Executive Director... it feels as if he has finally come home. Justin grew up within the Philadelphia Folksong Society and attending the Philadelphia Folk Festival - they are as much a part of him as he is of them. The Philadelphia Folksong Society's office door is always open during business hours and you can reach him anytime you need or want at jnordell@pfs.org or 215.247.1300. Looking forward to seeing you at a PFS event soon!
Email:
jnordell@pfs.org
Phone:
215-247-1300
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  • Our
    Organization
    • PFS History, Mission & Vision
    • PFS Team
    • Our Organization
    • PFS Online Store
    • PFS Coloring Pages
    • Financial Statements
    • Employment Opportunities
    • About our Home
    • Venue Rentals
    • Contact PFS
  • Philadelphia
    Folk School
    • Early Childhood Music Education
    • Youth Instrument Classes
    • Adult Instrument Classes
    • Voice Classes
    • Folk Dance
    • Professional Development Workshops
  • Concerts &
    Events
    • 2/19 – Talisk
    • 11/20 Ants on a Log
    • 11/20 – JM Stevens
    • 12/4 – Emerald Rae
    • 12/8 – Cassie & Maggie
    • 1/6 – Quarter Horse
    • 1/14 – Wallis Bird
    • 2/12 – 10 String Symphony and Vivian Leva & Riley Calcagno
    • Open Mic at PFS
  • Odyssey of
    American Music
    • Odyssey Program Request
  • Philadelphia
    Music Co-op
    • Co-op Artists
    • Book Co-op Artists
    • Co-op Guidelines
    • Learn More / Apply
  • Philadelphia
    Folk Festival
    • FAQs
    • 61st Annual Philadelphia Folk Festival Performer Application
    • 60th Annual Lineup
    • 60th Annual Schedule
    • Volunteer Code of Conduct
    • Philadelphia Folk Festival Book
    • Contact Philadelphia Folk Festival
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    • Spring Thing
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