About Founder

Educator

Cynthia Baney is a graduate of the acclaimed Indiana University School of Music and has taught music from early childhood through college level for 16 years. She is currently employed by the prestigious  Carmel Clay Schools  as an elementary music specialist. As owner of  moriah music, a seasoned early childhood curriculum development company, Baney is seen frequently contracted by the Indianapolis Zoo and other prestigious local venues as a children’s performer.

Composer
Baney is an author and composer; her research article on Early Childhood Music Development is used as an academic standard by many colleges and early childhood success companies such as The Canadian Child Care Federation and the French-American Conservatory of Music. Baney also conducts early childhood music teacher training workshops throughout the tri-state area, and is often pursued and quoted for child development articles across the nation.

Publisher
In 2004 Cindy published her first children’s CD,  Artic & Aquatic Adventures, which is available for purchase. The musical compilation is the first title from the  moriah music publishing house with science songs for use with primary grades and ESL populations. An accomplished lyricist, Cindy has completed three music CDs to date for various musical genres.

Award Winner
Baney natural talent has earned her numerous teaching awards, including being a two-time (2x) winner of the coveted Lilly Endowment Teacher Creativity Fellowship and a three time (3x) recipient of the Olin Davis Award. She has received four grants from the Indiana Department of  Education for her original musicals. In April 14, 2010 Cindy was name Carmel Clay Schools 2010 Teacher of the Year.

Community Servant

On May 28 2010, Cindy was honored with the Rangeline Pioneer Award by Mayor Brainard from the City of Carmel, Indiana the highest honor the city can award for  service to the community.  In August/September 2010 issue, Cindy and her husband Steve were in North Magazine among those featured  in the Education Heroes article.