Bill Locklear resides in Kennesaw, Georgia with his wife and children. During his thirty year music education career Mr. Locklear served at the elementary, middle and high school levels and is a master teacher for all brass and woodwind instruments. He has been invited to guest conduct numerous middle, high …

Mateo McConnell has over twenty years of educational experience and has worked as a pianist and French hornist with many different classical music groups in both New York City and Atlanta. He believes that the study of music can help us not just learn an instrument but also to develop skills and habits that c…

Erin was born in Atlanta, GA to musicians Michael Moore (Tuba, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra) and Paula Peace (Piano, Atlanta Chamber Players). She began studying piano with her mom at the age of 7 and was given a cornet by her grandfather (former ASO tuba player E.W. Moore) shortly before starting 3rd grade. Sh…

Ben Otieno began his solo trumpet debut at the age of seven years old and has since been well received as both a versatile performer and instructor. While attending the University of Georgia, Otieno studied trumpet performance under the instruction of the world’s most notable orchestral trumpet player, Phil…

Bradley Peppers is an Atlanta native who always-new music would be a big part of his life. He started playing the Trombone at age 9, Piano at 11, and Singing at 13. Technique on both instruments, and voice intrigued him, and he always found his way into any ensembles or choirs in which he could be a part of. …

Benjamin Phillips was born on May 29, 1979 in Decatur GA. His Grandmother was an accomplished piano player, his mother is a violin player and his father was a trumpet player. Music just flowed from his family into him. He started taking piano lessons when he was 7 and picked up the trumpet soon after.

In h…

Benjamin Ray, trombonist and brass pedagogue, received his Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education from Kennesaw State University in 2010. An active section coach, he currently works with Lost Mountain and Palmer Middle Schools, as well as Kell High School.

Formerly, Benjamin worked as the Assistant Band Di…

Elizabeth Risner is 26 years old, from Sarasota Florida, she moved to Decatur GA in 2020 to find new opportunities in a new place. She has been playing the trumpet since age 8, and singing since age 12. Elizabeth was homeschooled until college and was fortunate to be able to spend most of her time on music s…

Ross Robinette has a diverse musical background as both a musician, producer, and audio engineer. Starting off playing trumpet, Ross found a love for Jazz, Fusion, Funk, and Soul. He played in bands throughout the SouthEast, and toured Italy and Scandinavia in a big band. Years later, he found a love for pian…

Joseph Sanchez has been teaching since 2010 and has over 18 years of experience in the study and performance of music. He began his pursuit of music while still a child, eager to learn everything he could, and he studied under private instructors whose specialties ranged from classical to jazz to rock. He wen…