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Shawn LeSure, a graduate of the Oberlin Conservatory, has been playing the violin since the age of ten. He comes from a musical family; his older brother, a cellist, is a Juilliard graduate. Shawn was the winner of the MENC all-USA High School Musicians’ Competition and also has many scholarships to his credit: Sewanee Music Festival, Apple Hill Chamber Music Festival, and the…

Nasrine is a highly experienced professional percussionist with a degree in Music Performance from the Victorian College of the Arts. Her main instruments are Cajon and Congas and she specializes in Flamenco and Latin music. She is recognized as one of the top percussionists in Spain.

Hello! My name is Barnaby Palmer, I am a professional musician who enjoys an active career as conductor, clarinetist, composer, arranger, teacher and lecturer. Additionally I have broad experience as coach for a variety of academic subjects.

For over 33 years as a musician and 29 years as an educator for all grade levels and teachers alike, I have the experience of learning from my previous students and applying more efficient techniques to current and future ones. Much like my students, I work towards learning the most innovative techniques while foreseeing the trends of the future in music and education.

I've been playing the guitar for over 40 years and have experience in teaching school age students as well as adults. In addition to this I play and teach Native American Style Flute and Didgeridoo. I also have experience working with those with special needs. Over time I have learned various styles and techniques for guitar, it is my main instrument.

Warner Iveris shares his knowledge and enjoyment of music-making with others through performing and educating. An avid educator, Warner Iveris has given lectures at various colleges (including DePauw University, the University of Rochester, Rochester Institute of Technology, and the Eastman School of Music among others) and has taught guitar history at the Eastman School of Music.

"Your purpose in life is to use your gifts and talents to help other people. Your journey in life teaches you how to do that". - Tom Krause My two greatest passions in life are music and serving. I believe that gifts are meant to be shared, and this is the motto according to which I find great joy in living my life.

Olivia Fanjoy is a passionate clarinetist and music education major at the University of Southern Maine, actively performing in a wide range of ensembles—from symphonic bands, chamber groups, and orchestras to pit orchestras for musicals and opera. I specialize in soprano, bass, and contrabass clarinet and love helping students of all ages discover their voice on their instrument.

I am a professional touring and recording drummer and educator with over 20 years of experience performing, recording, and teaching. I graduated from Berklee College of Music with an Associate degree in Percussion and Contemporary Music.

Hi! My name is Eric. I am a music therapist in Tampa, Florida. I earned my Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy in December of 2015 and graduated with my Master of Music in Music Therapy in May of 2017, both from Florida State University in Tallahassee, FL.