Music has been a life long passion for Mr. Adrian Nolazco. A graduate of Nicholls State University, Mr. Nolazco has had a hand in various different event in South Louisiana. A saxophonist of 17+ years, he performed in various different ensembles at Nicholls including the Symphonic Band, Jazz Band, and Marchi…

Devin Okey is an active Metro-Atlanta saxophonist, clarinetist, flautist and film/video game composer whose love for music in all its forms inspired him to share his skills and knowledge with others. Whether it’s in the classroom or on the band stand, Devin brings top tier work ethic and professionalism to …

Aaron has had a lifelong appreciation for music, which has led to almost 13 years of study and performance of all genres of music leading to a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree. Although his primary instrument is the trumpet, he can play and teach brass, percussion, piano and woodwind instruments. Thr…

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…

Branden Xavier Peralta started his musical journey in 2014 attending a Conservatory for the Arts where he discovered a love for musicianship and the community it breeds. He began on Bb clarinet and has since expanded to a broad array of instruments, ranging the saxophone family, the clarinet family, piano, st…

Alec Powell is an accomplished musician and music educator with over 10 years experience working with students of all ages and abilities. Alec earned his masters degree in music education from Boston University in 2016 and earned a bachelors degree in saxophone performance and music education from the Eastman…

Stewart Rabin is the Orchestra Director/Guitar Teacher at Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland FL. where he has taught in the fine arts department for 8 years.

Stewart studied applied trumpet performance at University of Miami, SUNY Purchase and at Florida International University where he studied wit…

Matt Rathkey is a saxophonist and composer who received his M.Mus. in Jazz Studies from the University of Northern Colorado in 2019, where he studied performance, composition, improvisation, history, and pedagogy under the tutelage of Kenyon Brenner, Jim White, Steve Kovalcheck, Drew Zaremba, Erik Applegate, …