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Chrissy Anderson | CAS Director

Piano

Experience:

Private Instructor since 2003
B.A. in Music, Univ. of Central FL
Studied music at Florida State University College of Music (2007-2008)
Piano accompanist for local schools, university students, and music ministries.
Provides piano lessons to students of all ages and abilities, but specializes in
providing lessons to students with special needs.
Member of the National Autism Association.
2007 FCCA Winter Symposium Performance winner.
Featured in Boston Steinway Magazine Spring 2007 Edition.
 

Performs(ed) With:
Spirit of Joy Worship Team, “Joyful Noise”
St. Andrew’s Bay Orchestra, Panama City, FL (flute & piano)
Florida State University Concert Band (flute & piano)
Florida State University Women’s Glee

Heather Felsted | Flute

Experience:

Pursuing Music Education and Performance degrees, Univ. Central Florida
Taught flute sectionals at Covenant Arts Academy band camps
 

Performs(ed) With:
UCF Flute Choir, Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, Knight Winds, New Music Ensemble and OrchestraFlorida Young Artists Orchestra (2005-2006)
Covenant Arts Academy principal flute (2003-2006
Cornerstone Chapel of the Christian & Missionary Alliance
 

 

 
 

Steve Ekblom | Saxophone

Experience:

Associate Director of Music at Stonewall Jackson Middle School
BME from UCF, class of 2010
Has performed on saxophone with the UCF Wind Ensemble,
UCF Symphony Orchestra, UCF Saxophone Quartet, and
UCF Jazz Ensemble
Represented UCF in the 2009 DCINY International Honors Wind Symphony,
performing in Lincoln Center
Sang with the Crescendudes (2008-2009) and Gemini Blvd (2009-2010)
Musice Director and founder of Gemini Blvd
President of the Collegiate Music Educator’s National Conference @ UCF (2009)

 
 
 
Performs With:
Orlando Band Concert Band (2008 – Present): Saxophone, Bassoon,
and Bass Clarinet

Jeremiah Hemphill | Trombone/Tuba/Euphonium/Baritone

Experience:

Private Instructor since 2007
B.M in Euphonium, Eastman School of Music, Rochester, NY
Low Brass Clinician for Edgewater HS and Freedom HS

 
 
 
 
Performed with:
 
 
Eastman Wind Ensemble
Just Another Tuba Quartet
Brass Band of Central Florida (Solo Euphonium)
Florida Wind Band, Eastman Tuba Mirum, Eastman Brass Guild
UCF Jazz Band

 

Tony Furnari | Drums

Experience:

Private Drums Instructor since 2000, in New York and Orlando
 
Has played in the following bands:
Changes, Charizma, OJ & the Diamonds, New York
Rhythm, and a Heavy Metal cover band
Spirit of Joy Church worship team
Played in Drum Corps, Orchestra, Jazz Band and Marching
Band at St. Francis Prepatory HS in New York.
Studied privately with a professional classical musician for
2 yrs, and with a professional jazz/big band drummer for 3 yrs

Hannah Fontecchio | Piano

Experience:

Private Instructor since 2004
B.M. in Piano Performance, Univ. of Central FL
Pursuing M.M. in Piano Pedagogy, Univ. of Central FL
Winner of 2010 UCF Concerto Competition.
Accompanist for McDowell H.S. Chorus
Has studied privately since 1994, including the International Music Festival and Summer Music Institute at Baldwin-Wallace College in Ohio
Has studied songwriting, including a summer workshop at Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA

Jennifer Paccione | Piano

Experience:

Private Instructor since 2005
Six years of training in piano, ear training, music theory, and composition
Mixes traditional piano teaching methods and games to build musicianship
Has performed in Dinner Theater in New York City
Currently performs at Capone’s Dinner Theater in Orlando
Nancy Watson | ArtExperience: B.A. in Art Education, Towson State University, MD
Has taught arts and crafts in Maryland and New York museums and school systems since 1993.
Has exhibited and sold her original work at various shows and outlets around New York.

James Raymond | Guitar, Voice

Experience:

Private instructor since 1999
Studied at Lancaster Conservatory of Music, PA (voice)
Over 14 years of private study in guitar, composition, jazz, recording arts
Professional entertainer (guitar and singing) for many venues in Central Florida since 2002
 
 
 
 

Alexandra Losee | Voice

Experience:

Private instructor since 2007
Pursuing Degrees in Voice and Music Education, Univ. of Central Florida
Two years of study in Vocal Performance Degree at SUNY Purchase College Opera Conservatory
Vocal Training at SUNY Purchase and Eastman School of Music
Has also had training in acting and dance
Has taught Music Theory, Sight Singing and been an Audition Coach at Carwise MS in Palm Harbor
Performed in The Tempest (Featured Dancer), Amahl & the Night Visitors (Amahl) and others.
As a student at Tarpon Springs HS, was selected for All State Choir, won the National Choral Award, the Helen Ellis Memorial Arts Scholarship, and was chosen Best Soloist at Show Choir Nationals.

Christina Moore | Piano

Experience:

Private piano instructor since 2001
B.A. in Music Education, Univ. of Central FL
Music Teacher at St. Luke’s Lutheran School, Oviedo, FL
Accompanist for voice and instrumental solos, choirs, and worship teams.
Accompanist for the Missoula Children’s Theater and the Patrick AFB youth center.
Has performed in Cocoa, FL for various functions.

Caroline Schneider – Teague | Piano

Experience:

 
Private Piano Instructor since 2006
B.A. in Music, Rollins College
Graduated Magna Cum Laude in August, 2009.
Has studied with Harriet Hope, Dr. Gary Wolf, and Dr. Isidoro dePaula.
Professional performer for weddings, special events, and worship services.
Enjoys working with students of all ages and ability levels.
Accompanist for vocal students, auditions, and local children’s church choirs.
Music Theory tutor for students.
 

William “Billy” Luckett | Trumpet/French horn

Experience:

 
Private instructor since 2008
Pursuing bachelor’s degrees in Music Performance and
Music Composition at the University of Central Florida
Vice President of the Central Florida Trumpet Guild
Selected to perform in a master class with internationally renowned
trumpeter, Hans Gansch.
High Brass Instructor at Timber Creek High School (2010)
Tutor in Music Theory
Performed in Carnegie Hall (2008)
 

Performs(ed) With:
UCF Wind Ensemble*
UCF Trumpet Ensemble*
Pegasus Brass Quintet*
UCF Jazz Ensemble I
UCF Symphony Orchestra
Colbourn Brass Quintet
Horns and Pipes Brass Choir
 
*Currently performing in
 

Yamilet Trujillo | Violin

Experience:

Bio Coming Soon!

John Odom | Drums

Experience:

 
Private drums instructor since 2010.
Has played drums and percussion for thirty-three years
Registered teacher with Drumsense, TakeLessons, and Hudson Music T.I.P
Member of Professional Drum Teachers Guild
 
 


Performs(ed) With:
Christian rock band “Just a Few Frogs”*
Avalon Church Worship Team*
Spirit of Joy Church Worship Team*
University Presbyterian Church
Praise Cathedral Church of God
Singles Group at Northland Community Church
Drum and Bugle Corps
Symphonic Band in High School

 

 
*Currently performing in