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…

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…

California native Antonella Quintana has always loved music, and growing in up in Southern California to professional musical parents, music was everywhere. Her appreciation for music was instilled from a very young age and only grew from there.

Starting her formal education at the age of three, Antonella …

Ryan Roikola is a music educator specializing in Woodwinds (Bassoon and Clarinet), Piano, and Guitar. His background is in both music education and performance, and his primary is Bassoon.

Ryan holds a Bachelor of Arts in music education from Lynchburg College and Master of Arts in bassoon performance fr…

Brian D. Rozen is a consummate musician and music educator. With 40 years experience in the music education profession, he has taught numerous students, ranging in age from children through adult, beginner through advanced levels.

With degrees from Ithaca College (B.M in Music Education), the University o…

Brian Skinner is a graduate of the University of West Georgia with a bachelor’s degree in Music Education. He began playing oboe in sixth grade, continuing into college with it as his primary instrument. There he studied privately with Lisa Sayre and participated in a number of ensembles, including the UWG Wi…

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…

Deyanis Teresita Velozo Milanès embarked on her musical journey at the tender age of 3 when she joined the “Little Singers,” a children’s choir. By the age of 9, she officially began her music studies at the Benny Moré Vocational School of Art in Cienfuegos, Cuba, specializing in the bassoon. During her tim…

Margaret Young-Weitzel was in the faculty of Claflin University as Director of Bands and Assistant Professor of Music Education. She completed her Doctor of Musical Arts at the University of Washington where she studied conducting with Timothy Salzman. She also holds a Masters in Teaching and a Bachelor’s i…