Carly started playing music at the age of two. At age eight, she began taking violin lessons and quickly began performing with a string quartet, fiddle groups, and jazz fusion groups in her hometown of St. Louis. She holds a Bachelors in Fine Arts with an emphasis in Violin Performance from Belmont University…

Annie Rachel Brown is a classically trained soprano from the Houston area. She holds a bachelor’s degree in vocal performance from the University of Houston Moores School of Music. There, she performed in Albert Herring and Orpheus in the Underworld and sang with the renowned University of Houston Concert C…

Matthew Brown started his musical journey playing euphonium at the age of 10. Since then, he has learned trombone, tuba, trumpet, guitar, bass guitar, ukulele, and piano. During high school, he was selected to be a member of the All-State Band three times, and also performed with the Honors Performance Seri…

Aviva is a violinist by choice and a teacher by trade. She first began learning the violin in 4th grade at her elementary school, and has continued the pursuit of music every since. In addition to the regular school orchestra, Aviva performed in solo contests, chamber groups and youth symphonies in Olympia, W…

Sue Brownson is a 1980 graduate of North Carolina School of the Arts with a BM. While a student, Sue studied voice with William Beck and piano with William Zimmerman. Since her graduation, she has taught both privately and in school settings. She is a member of National Music Teachers Association, Colora…

Sarah grew up playing piano, trumpet, guitar and studied classical voice for 4 years. She began songwriting at the age of 15, and started playing professionally at age 20 during her years at Michigan State University. During this time, she played several hours at bars and restaurants that ultimately developed…

Throughout the transient nature of life, music has the power to ground us, make us feel safe and at home when we are in the midst of chaos. Studying music teaches us a plethora of valuable lessons that can be applied in all facets of life. This inherent bond and connection is what Emily looks to enrich in her…

Dalian is a euphonium player, bass trombonist, and composer based in Atlanta, GA. He is originally from the UK, but he has been living in the USA since 2004. Dalian began their musical journey at J.C. Young Middle School where they played violin, guitar, bass, tuba, and eventually euphonium. After graduating…

Kent Bryant, Bass, Guitar, and Piano has been teaching and performing in Houston since 1997. His education in music was encouraged by his parents at an early age and started formal piano lessons as a youth in Japan. As the son of a military father he had the opportunity to hear many styles of music while livi…

Ember Bryce firmly believes that music is medicine and the deep connection that comes with the feeling and expression of music can assist in learning of other subjects, confidence, creativity, healing; and understanding our own and others’ emotions, and the world around us. She has dedicated her life to ass…