Elizabeth discovered a desire to help and teach others at an early stage, and found she loved music after joining band in middle school. She went on to play clarinet, saxophone, piano and bassoon as well as direct ensembles through high school and into college. Elizabeth studied music education and performanc…

Marissa Parinello is a dedicated music teacher and performer. Originally from the Philadelphia area, Marissa received a bachelors degree in music education with a concentration in flute performance from West Chester University, and is currently completing her master’s degree. Outside of teaching and performin…

Alexander Rivera-Charles was born and raised in Orlando, Florida. He started learning clarinet in middle school in 2009. He attended University High School in Orlando and joined the marching band on clarinet and color guard. In 2015, he attended Stetson University, where he was co-principal clarinet in the St…

Rafael was born and raised in a small town called Cumbaya in Ecuador. Music has always been a very big part of his life. His father is a professional musician that has toured many South American countries back in the 80’s with his folk-classic band. Rafael started playing his first instrument, the flute, whe…

Kathy Garner Simpson holds a Bachelor of Music degree from The Boston Conservatory and a Master of Music degree from Boston University School of Music. In 2019, Mrs. Simpson moved to Florida from Michigan where she was on the faculty of the Community Music School of Battle Creek and performed with the West Mi…