Private Lessons
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.
Flute:
Connor Lane - connorlane@mac.com/817-975-7754
DMA candidate at University of Memphis
Kelly Herrmann- kellymaeh@icloud.com/802-238-0428 kellyherrmann.com
MM in flute performance from University of Memphis
Cody Bolton- williamcodybolton@gmail.com/903-752-9389
DMA candidate at University of Memphis
Shannon Moore- smoore22@memphis.edu/731-414-2091
DMA candidate at University of Memphis
Karen Busler- Flaut0KLB@aol.com (the "0" is a zero)
MSO Principal Player
Delara Hashemi- delara.hashemi7@gmail.com
MSO Section Player
Clarinet:
Mark Allen Jr. - markallenjr16@yahoo.com/678.873.9161
2022 DMA candidate at University of Memphis
Amy Chambers - themusicchambers@gmail.com/901.483.5442
Alec Bartlett - bartlettadb@gmail.com
Graduate Assistant at University of Memphis
Jonathan Webber- jnwebber@memphis.edu
Current (2018) DMA at University of Memphis
Jacob Kerbaugh- jckrbugh@memphis.edu
Current (2018) MM at University of Memphis
Michael Munzo- mrmunoz@memphis.edu
Current (2018) DMA at University of Memphis
Andre Dyachenko- ukrainik@yahoo.com
MSO Principal Player
Rena Feller- renafeller@aol.com
MSO Section Player
Nobuko Igarashi- nigarash@yahoo.com
MSO Section Player
Oboe:
Sandy D'Amato- sdamato100@aol.com
MSO Section Player
Shelly Sublett- shelly@sublettrepair.com
MSO Section Player
Khadija Merrill - khadija.merrill@gmail.com
Bassoon:
Daryn Zubke- dzubke@memphis.edu/701.570.6113
Professor of Bassoon at Memphis
Susanna Whitney- susanna.y.whitney@gmail.com
MSO Principal Player
Michael Scott- mscot@comcast.net
MSO Section Player
Brianna Leigh Allen - blallen5@memphis.edu
Saxophone:
Conner Byrd - conner.saxophone@gmail.com
Alec Bartlett - bartlettadb@gmail.com
Graduate Assistant at University of Memphis
Barrett Parten- jbparten@memphis.edu
Evan O'Neal- lemoneal@memphis.edu
Michael Shults- mashults@memphis.edu
Michael Scott- mscot@comcast.net
Trumpet:
Jay Wilkerson - jayw95is@gmail.com
Dann Crawford - 901-356-8840
Scott Moore- memphistrumpet@gmail.com
MSO Principal Player
Susan Enger- enger229@me.com
MSO Section Player
Mike McKenzie- jmmckenz1@excite.com
MSO Section Player/(in Atoka)
Anthony W. Baird - bairdstudio@gmail.com/865-548-5362
Current DMA candidate at University of Memphis
Horn:
Caroline Kinsey- carokinsey@gmail.com
MSO Principal Player
Robert Patterson- robert@robertgpatterson.com
MSO Section Player
Ellen Manthe- hornteacherellen@gmail.com
Former horn player in the Detroit Symphony
Corey Johnson - corey1397@yahoo.com
Graduate Student at University of Memphis
Trombone:
Scott Anderson - elton.scott.anderson@gmail.com
Mark Vail- vailm@bellsouth.net
MSO Bass Trombone/Also teaches at Germantown Baptist Conservatory
Wes Lebo- weslebo@yahoo.com
MSO 2nd Trombone/Also teaches at Memphis Music Initiative
John Mueller- jtmuellr@gmail.com
Trombone/Euphonium Professor at University of Memphis
John Hagan- john.r.hagan@gmail.com/773-444-9346
MM in Bass Trombone/Works at Houston High School
Greg Falls- gregorydfallis@gmail.com
Graduate Student at University of Memphis
Tuba/Euphonium:
Chuck Schulz- charlesschulz@bellsouth.net
MSO Principal Player
James William Land- jwland@memphis.edu
Current (2018) DMA candidate at University of Memphis
Juan Valdez - juanvaldeztuba@gmail.com/503-551-0216
Graduate Student at University of Memphis
Percussion:
Jason Cole - jasoncoleperc@gmail.com
David Carlisle- carlislepercussion@gmail.com
MSO Principal Player
Ed Murray- eddrum1121@gmail.com
MSO Section Player
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.
Flute:
Connor Lane - connorlane@mac.com/817-975-7754
DMA candidate at University of Memphis
Kelly Herrmann- kellymaeh@icloud.com/802-238-0428 kellyherrmann.com
MM in flute performance from University of Memphis
Cody Bolton- williamcodybolton@gmail.com/903-752-9389
DMA candidate at University of Memphis
Shannon Moore- smoore22@memphis.edu/731-414-2091
DMA candidate at University of Memphis
Karen Busler- Flaut0KLB@aol.com (the "0" is a zero)
MSO Principal Player
Delara Hashemi- delara.hashemi7@gmail.com
MSO Section Player
Clarinet:
Mark Allen Jr. - markallenjr16@yahoo.com/678.873.9161
2022 DMA candidate at University of Memphis
Amy Chambers - themusicchambers@gmail.com/901.483.5442
Alec Bartlett - bartlettadb@gmail.com
Graduate Assistant at University of Memphis
Jonathan Webber- jnwebber@memphis.edu
Current (2018) DMA at University of Memphis
Jacob Kerbaugh- jckrbugh@memphis.edu
Current (2018) MM at University of Memphis
Michael Munzo- mrmunoz@memphis.edu
Current (2018) DMA at University of Memphis
Andre Dyachenko- ukrainik@yahoo.com
MSO Principal Player
Rena Feller- renafeller@aol.com
MSO Section Player
Nobuko Igarashi- nigarash@yahoo.com
MSO Section Player
Oboe:
Sandy D'Amato- sdamato100@aol.com
MSO Section Player
Shelly Sublett- shelly@sublettrepair.com
MSO Section Player
Khadija Merrill - khadija.merrill@gmail.com
Bassoon:
Daryn Zubke- dzubke@memphis.edu/701.570.6113
Professor of Bassoon at Memphis
Susanna Whitney- susanna.y.whitney@gmail.com
MSO Principal Player
Michael Scott- mscot@comcast.net
MSO Section Player
Brianna Leigh Allen - blallen5@memphis.edu
Saxophone:
Conner Byrd - conner.saxophone@gmail.com
Alec Bartlett - bartlettadb@gmail.com
Graduate Assistant at University of Memphis
Barrett Parten- jbparten@memphis.edu
Evan O'Neal- lemoneal@memphis.edu
Michael Shults- mashults@memphis.edu
Michael Scott- mscot@comcast.net
Trumpet:
Jay Wilkerson - jayw95is@gmail.com
Dann Crawford - 901-356-8840
Scott Moore- memphistrumpet@gmail.com
MSO Principal Player
Susan Enger- enger229@me.com
MSO Section Player
Mike McKenzie- jmmckenz1@excite.com
MSO Section Player/(in Atoka)
Anthony W. Baird - bairdstudio@gmail.com/865-548-5362
Current DMA candidate at University of Memphis
Horn:
Caroline Kinsey- carokinsey@gmail.com
MSO Principal Player
Robert Patterson- robert@robertgpatterson.com
MSO Section Player
Ellen Manthe- hornteacherellen@gmail.com
Former horn player in the Detroit Symphony
Corey Johnson - corey1397@yahoo.com
Graduate Student at University of Memphis
Trombone:
Scott Anderson - elton.scott.anderson@gmail.com
Mark Vail- vailm@bellsouth.net
MSO Bass Trombone/Also teaches at Germantown Baptist Conservatory
Wes Lebo- weslebo@yahoo.com
MSO 2nd Trombone/Also teaches at Memphis Music Initiative
John Mueller- jtmuellr@gmail.com
Trombone/Euphonium Professor at University of Memphis
John Hagan- john.r.hagan@gmail.com/773-444-9346
MM in Bass Trombone/Works at Houston High School
Greg Falls- gregorydfallis@gmail.com
Graduate Student at University of Memphis
Tuba/Euphonium:
Chuck Schulz- charlesschulz@bellsouth.net
MSO Principal Player
James William Land- jwland@memphis.edu
Current (2018) DMA candidate at University of Memphis
Juan Valdez - juanvaldeztuba@gmail.com/503-551-0216
Graduate Student at University of Memphis
Percussion:
Jason Cole - jasoncoleperc@gmail.com
David Carlisle- carlislepercussion@gmail.com
MSO Principal Player
Ed Murray- eddrum1121@gmail.com
MSO Section Player
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