Private Lessons
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One area that will help build a strong Houston band program is private instruction. Private study on an instrument is the fastest way to attain individual improvement. It is only through private study that a professional will hear the student play on a weekly basis. Students will focus on fundamental skills that are particular to their instrument. These are aspects of development that cannot be offered in a full band setting. 
 
​By developing a command of the instrument, the student’s enjoyment increases, and his or her desire to learn fuels future success. Instructors provide individualized assignments and feedback specific to the student’s particular strengths and weaknesses. Private study develops a life-long love of music, places demands on individual discipline, and enhances self-esteem. Much attention can be given to preparing for auditions for All-West, All-State, college admissions, and scholarships.

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Flute:
Connor Lane - [email protected]/817-975-7754
DMA candidate at University of Memphis
Kelly Herrmann- [email protected]/802-238-0428 kellyherrmann.com
MM in flute performance from University of Memphis
Cody Bolton- [email protected]/903-752-9389
DMA candidate at University of Memphis
Shannon Moore- [email protected]/731-414-2091
DMA candidate at University of Memphis
Karen Busler- [email protected] (the "0" is a zero)
MSO Principal Player
Delara Hashemi- [email protected]
MSO Section Player

Clarinet:
Mark Allen Jr. - [email protected]/678.873.9161
2022 DMA candidate at University of Memphis
Amy Chambers - [email protected]/901.483.5442
Alec Bartlett - [email protected]
Graduate Assistant at University of Memphis
Jonathan Webber- [email protected]
Current (2018) DMA at University of Memphis
Jacob Kerbaugh- [email protected]
Current (2018) MM at University of Memphis
Michael Munzo- [email protected]
Current (2018) DMA at University of Memphis
Andre Dyachenko- [email protected]
MSO Principal Player
Rena Feller- [email protected]
MSO Section Player
Nobuko Igarashi- [email protected]
MSO Section Player

Oboe:
Sandy D'Amato- [email protected]
MSO Section Player
Shelly Sublett- [email protected]
MSO Section Player
Khadija Merrill - [email protected]

Bassoon:
Daryn Zubke- [email protected]/701.570.6113
Professor of Bassoon at Memphis
Susanna Whitney- [email protected]
MSO Principal Player
Michael Scott- [email protected]
MSO Section Player
Brianna Leigh Allen - [email protected]​

Saxophone:
Conner Byrd - [email protected]
Alec Bartlett - [email protected]
Graduate Assistant at University of Memphis
Barrett Parten- [email protected]
Evan O'Neal- [email protected]
Michael Shults- [email protected]
Michael Scott- [email protected]​

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Trumpet:
Jay Wilkerson - [email protected]
Dann Crawford - 901-356-8840
Scott Moore- [email protected]
MSO Principal Player
Susan Enger- [email protected]
MSO Section Player
Mike McKenzie- [email protected]
MSO Section Player/(in Atoka)
Anthony W. Baird - [email protected]/865-548-5362
Current DMA candidate at University of Memphis

Horn:
Caroline Kinsey- [email protected]
MSO Principal Player
Robert Patterson- [email protected]
MSO Section Player
Ellen Manthe- [email protected]
Former horn player in the Detroit Symphony
Corey Johnson - [email protected]
Graduate Student at University of Memphis

Trombone:
Scott Anderson - e[email protected]
Mark Vail- [email protected]
MSO Bass Trombone/Also teaches at Germantown Baptist Conservatory
Wes Lebo-  [email protected]
MSO 2nd Trombone/Also teaches at Memphis Music Initiative
John Mueller- [email protected] 
Trombone/Euphonium Professor at University of Memphis
John Hagan- [email protected]/773-444-9346
MM in Bass Trombone/Works at Houston High School
Greg Falls- [email protected]
Graduate Student at University of Memphis
 
Tuba/Euphonium:
Chuck Schulz- [email protected]
MSO Principal Player
James William Land- [email protected]
Current (2018) DMA candidate at University of Memphis
Juan Valdez - [email protected]/503-551-0216
Graduate Student at University of Memphis

Percussion: 
Jason Cole - [email protected]
David Carlisle- [email protected]
MSO Principal Player
Ed Murray- [email protected]
MSO Section Player


                                                                                        

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