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Kimberly Z. Ray
Violin
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KIMBERLY Z. RAY Violin: Kimberly graduated from Appalachian State University with a Bachelor in Music Performance, Violin. Kimberly has Chamber and orchestral experience and has played with the Hayes Graduate Quartet, Liberace String Quartet, Appalachian Symphony Orchestra, Appalachian Chamber Orchestra and the Spartanburg Philharmonic. (Return to top.) |
Shay Barnes
Voice |
SHAY BARNES Voice: Shay graduated from Western Carolina University with a BA in Music Education and a Master of Music from the University of North Carolina Greensboro. She is the Choral Director at Granite Falls Middle School. (Return to top.) |
Jonathan Beal
Brass
Harper Brass Quintet |
JONATHAN BEAL Brass/ Woodwinds: Jonathan is the band director at Collettesville Middle School in Lenoir. Jonathan is an active music educator and in addition to middle school band, he has taught high school band, general music and character education during his years in public education. Jonathan holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Education from Wake Forest University. Jonathon and his students have enjoyed success at State Festival, with five superior ratings. (Return to top.) |
Vincent Crist
Organ |
VINCENT CRIST Organ: Vince has a doctor of musical arts in performance studies from the College-Conservatory of Music at the University of Cincinnati in Cincinnati, OH, a doctoral study in organ from the Universtiy of Kentucky in Lexington, KY, a master of music in church music from the Westminster Choir College in Princeton, NJ and a bachelor of arts in music from Warren Wilson College in Asheville, NC. Vince is currently the choir director at St. James Episcopal Church. (Return to top.) |
George Figueroa
Violin |
GEORGE FIGUEROA Violin: George Figueroa holds a Bachleor of Music Degree in Violin Performance from the New World School of the Arts and Masters Degrees from Kent State University and the University of Oklahoma. An active chamber music performer, soloist and teacher, George performs with La Catrina String quartet and with orchestras including the New World Symphony and the West Palm Beach Opera orchestra. (Return to top.) |
Kim Gant
Piano and Voice |
KIM GANT Piano and Voice: Kim holds a Bachelors and a Masters degree in voice performance and pedagogy from Appalachian State University. She has been a music instructor at the secondary and post-secondary school levels as well as an active church musician in both choral and hand bell directing. Kim was a prior member of the Hickory Choral Society. (Return to top.) |
Everett Hardin
Cello |
EVERETT HARDIN Cello: Everett is a cello performance major at Appalachian State University. He has participated in region and all state orchestra, has been on the Dean's list for 4 semesters and serves as the student body treasurer. (Return to top.) |
Jim Greene
Guitar |
JIM GREENE Guitar: Jim is a graduate of the St. Johns River Junior College in Palatka, Florida. Jim is a highly versatile guitarist teaching in the traditional, blues, country, slide and rock styles. His combined talents in performance and teaching have inspired guitar students of all ages. (Return to top.) |
Philip Haas
Voice and Piano |
PHILIP HAAS Voice and Piano: Philip is a graduate of Pensacola Christian College in Pensacola, Florida and has a B.S. in secondary education with a major in music education. Philip has taught 3rd grade Theory, 1st grade Piano, 2nd grade Singing and high school Voice Lessons. (Return to top.) |
Richard Hastings
Bagpipes |
RICHARD HASTINGS Bagpipes: Richard holds degrees from Arizona State University and the University of Southern California and is a former Air Force pilot. Richard has been a bagpipe instructor since 1984 and has experience playing with 10 different pipe and drum groups. (Return to top.) |
Rhonda Lorence
Suzuki Violin and Viola |
RHONDA LORENCE Suzuki Violin and Viola: Rhonda is a graduate of the University of South Florida with a Bachelors degree in Music Performance with an emphasis on viola. She also has Suzuki teacher training from Furman University. An active performer and composer, Rhonda has recorded, engineered and produced original music combining viola and synthesizers. (Return to top.) |
Jessica Hoyle
Music Therapy, Music & Art for children |
JESSICA HOYLE Music Therapy, Music & Art for children: Jessica holds a Master of Music Therapy, a Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy and a minor in psychology from Appalachian State University. She is a board certified Music Therapist and is also CPR certified and NCI trained. Jessica is currently the Music Therapist at J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center in Morganton, NC.
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Rachel Sawyer
Voice
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RACHEL SAWYER Voice: Rachel is the chorus Director at Patton High School and is a graduate of Appalachian State University with Bachelor of Music degrees in Vocal Performance and Music Education. Rachel is a North Carolina Teaching Fellow Scholar and was an Honors Recitalist , Hayes School of Music, Appalachian State University in 2005 and a soloist and featured artist in UNC TV’s “Appalachian Showcase” in 2004. Rachel has conducted master classes and workshops for schools and studios on vocal technique and also has experience as a vocal adjudicator for various scholarship and talent show auditions. (Return to top.) |
Kimberly Zimmerman
Cello / Music, Motion and More |
KIMBERLY ZIMMERMAN Cello / Music, Motion and More: Kimberly Zimmerman graduated from Salem College with a Bachelor of Music in Music Education. She is currently pursuing a Masters degree in Cello Performance from Appalachian State University, where she teaches undergraduate cello and performs with the Hayes Graduate String Quartet, the Appalachian Symphony Orchestra, the Appalachian Philharmonic, and Collegium Musicum, Appalachian's Baroque ensemble. After completing her graduate work, she intends to pursue a career in public school music education. (Return to top.) |
Bobby Steadman
Guitar / Music Together / Suzuki Guitar
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BOBBY STEADMAN Guitar / Music Together / Suzuki Guitar: Bobby graduated from Brevard College with a BA in Music Performance and continued his graduate studies at Appalachian State University. He has been a performance student in master classes conducted by distinguished contemporary guitarists such as the Grammy winning LAGQ, Andrew York, and Scott Tennant, among others. (Return to top.) |
Michael Willis
Harp / Percussion
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MICHAEL WILLIS Harp/Percussion: Michael discovered his interest in a musical career as a percussionist with the award winning Lenoir High School Band and studied music at Brevard College and Appalachian State University. He has extensive experience playing professionally with a variety of musical groups. He has played percussion with the New York Quartet and with the Jerry Lambert Trio in Charlotte, Raleigh and Atlanta. His unique style of Jazz piano developed while working with Milton Clapp and the New York Quartet. He studied Harp with Jean Morehead in Raleigh and Lorraine Little in Charlotte. Michael played harp and piano at the Tower Club in Charlotte from 1989-1996 and does freelance work with several musical groups in the area. (Return to top.) |
Dawn Grant
Violin, Viola, Cello, Fiddle
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DAWN GRANT Violin, Viola, Cello, Fiddle: Dawn earned a music degree in violin performance from Huntingdon College in Montgomery, AL. Dawn has enjoyed working with a number of singer/songwriters and new acoustic type bands. She is a former Director of the School of Fine Arts in Gardendale, AL. Her Suzuki Teacher Training was done with Stevie Sandven in Atlanta. Dawn teaches with the Mark O'Connor violin/fiddle method. |
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