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Dan Craig is in his 11th year as the Director of Bands at a Public School District in Washington state. He received his BA in both Music Education and Tuba Performance from Central Washington University and earned his MS in Curriculum and Instruction from Western Governors University . Mr. Craig is a National Board Certified Teacher. Mr.

Hello, my name is Michael Nunes, and I am a composer and horn player from Sherwood Park, Alberta. I am currently a substitute musician with the New World Symphony in Miami as I pursue an MMus degree at The Juilliard School with Erik Ralske of the Metropolitan Opera.

[4.98 rating over 66 reviews] Troy Sargent is a Disneyland musician, freelance trumpet player and music educator located in Orange Country, California. As an educator, Troy has had the opportunity to serve as a Brass Caption-Head, Trumpet Section Instructor, and Guest Artist at various high schools in the Greater Los Angeles Area including Fountain Valley High School, Edison High…

Hello! My name is Jacob Hartis and I play the French Horn! I have several years of experience in private instruction and nearly 10 years of professional performing experience! I received my Bachelor's Degree in Music Performance from Young Harris College and I am expected to graduate in May with my Master's Degree in Music Performance at Georgia State University.

Dr. Stephen Whimple, hailing from Clifton Park, New York, is a freelance musician and educator based in the Hudson Valley. From 2022 to 2024, he performed with the Orchestra Now as an orchestral fellow. Dr. Whimple served as an Instructor and Graduate Teaching Assistant at The University of Alabama.

My name is Marie Burges, and I am a Band Director within my local school district. My bands have consistently made Excellent and Superior Ratings at District and State Evaluations. My primary instrument is the trumpet; however, I am experienced in teaching all brass and woodwind instruments.

Based in Houston, Texas, international performer and award-winning soloist, Charlotte Povey, is one of the most sought-out young hornists in the south. Having spent her summers playing in premiere music festivals — including the Trentino Music Festival in Italy, the Atlantic Music Festival, where she was a Resident Artist Fellow, and Texas Music Festival, as an orchestral fellow.

I am a professional trombone player and full time band director in Central Florida. I hold degrees in trombone performance and music education from Florida Southern College and the University of South Florida. I have played trombone all over the Tampa area where I play on recordings for independent film scores, perform as a pit musician at the Straz Center, and hold the position…

I performed in the Rose Bowl Parade multiple times and toured nationwide for two years as a trumpet soloist for the Santa Clara Vanguard. I've participated with many different groups ranging from rock bands to church choirs and concert orchestras. I played principal trumpet and sang solos for several years with Mariachi Cielo Azul, and I now specialize in jazz and music education.

With over 15 years of experience as a dedicated music educator and director, I have cultivated a diverse career teaching K-12 music, conducting university bands, and providing private instruction in piano and wind instruments. I earned a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education (Music) from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.