Sidney Maurice is an Atlanta native and attended school in Marietta where she began her bassoon studies at the age of 11. Throughout her years in public school, she participated in the All- State Band, Honors District Orchestra, and District Band. She attended Georgia’s Governor’s Honors Program in 2017 and r…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Ms. Swanson’s degrees include a Bachelor of Music in Instrumental Music Education from Youngstown State University as well as a Master of Music and Post Graduate Degree from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. She relocated to Houston to commence a Doctorate of Music Arts at the University of Houston u…