Atlanta-based saxophonist Michael Opitz is a versatile musician equally at home in a jazz big band, the pit of a Broadway musical or an R&B group. He has performed with a number of artists including Tim Armacost, Wycliffe Gordon, Chantae Cann, Melvin Jones, Mike Burton, Joe Gransden, and Chinua Hawk. He can b…

A native of Augusta, Chris Otts has been active on the music scenes of both Augusta and Atlanta since 2010. Chris is currently pursuing his degree in Saxophone Performance at Kennesaw State University under the direction of Sam Skelton. During his studies Chris has soloed or performed with numerous groups an…

A multi-instrumentalist, Erik is collegiately trained in every instrument including Winds, Strings, Percussion, Vocals, and Piano. During his time in school, Erik performed in the Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band (on a variety of Instruments), Jazz band, Brass Ensemble, Marching Band, Choir, and performed as a s…

Brianna is currently the assistant band director at Hillgrove High School and has been teaching privately since 2013. Brianna Slone graduated magna cum laude from the University of Georgia with a degree in music education. During her time at UGA, Ms. Slone studied flute with Angela Jones-Reus- former principa…

Tena began her musical career during middle school in Jacksonville, Florida. Her first instrument was the clarinet, but soon after switched to bassoon. During middle school, she began winning awards for solo and ensemble performances. During high school, she played in community orchestras, and sat first cha…

Matthew Walker was born into a family of four: his mother, Donna, his father, Jonathan, and his older brother, David. At the tender age of four Matthew picked up his first instrument, the drums. His mother sang in a band, Burning Bush. It was this band’s drummer that gave Matthew the inspiration for musi…

Ryan has been a private educator since 2006 based in Atlanta, GA. He has had the privilege of teaching students in Colombia, Thailand, and across the United States. As a multi-instrumentalist with a deep understanding of music at its core, Ryan relishes the opportunity to broaden the horizons of all students…