OBOE, BASSOON, AND PERCUSSION STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE PRIVATE LESSONS FROM AN APPROVED TEACHER. Students, especially those who exhibit above average talent or those interested in above average musical achievement, are encouraged to study with a good private teacher. The best teachers obtain the best results. The best private teachers: specialize in one or two instruments; play their instrument for their students during the lesson; set high standards of performance for their students; help students select music for Solo and Ensemble MPA, and work to prepare their students for the event; prepare students for All-State auditions; insist students learn their scales; and refuse to teach students who do not practice, or come to lessons repeatedly unprepared.   OBOE, BASSOON, AND PERCUSSION STUDENTS WHO STUDY PRIVATELY AND EXCEL HAVE A GREATER CHANCE OF BEING PLACED INTO ADVANCED BAND.

SOME RECOMMENDED PRIVATE TEACHERS

The following list contains the names of highly recommended private instructors in the area.  They have consistently turned out high performing students and have excellent credentials.  An experienced and highly qualified private instructor makes all the difference.  Whether a student is working on a solo, preparing for an All-County or All-State audition, a long term goal of a college scholarship or just simply needs some extra help, this list is an invaluable resource.   If you are seeking a private instructor whose name is not on this list, please consult the Director for a recommendation.  This list may be updated when other qualified Instructors become available.

Flute
Jennifer Frankenstein: 407-786-0409
Grace Petree: 407-323-3639
Dan Ferri: 386-837-6655
Kattie Nicklin: 407-647-8600

Clarinet
Andrea Neuhouse: 407-756-7349
Gordon O’Hara: 407-869-1650
Bill Golstien: 407-767-2001
Jeremy Williamson: 407-782-2729
Dan Ferri: 386-837-6655
Heather Langs: 407-767-2001

Saxophone
Dr. Artie Almedia: 407-767-7584
Dan Ferri: 386-837-6655
Jeremy Williamson: 407-782-2729
Gordon O’Hara: 407-869-1650
Rod Shuttleworth: 407-767-2001

Bassoon
Lisa Williamson: 407-430-2221
John Beck: 407-645-3192
Anita Mailcomb: 407-322-6975
Andrea Tobin: 407-880-1408
Ted Shistle: 386-837-1900

Trumpet
John Almeida: 407-767-7584
Nancy Micklos: 407-746-3460
Mark Barron: 407-767-2001
Chris Dolski: 407-834-4381
Bob Hinckley: 386-804-4954
Fred Green: 407-470-8714

French Horn
William Robinson: 407-699-4413
Carolyn Blice: 407-539-0920
David Hedgcoth: 407-716-2963

Trombone, Baritone, Tuba
Joe King: 407-694-5464
Phillip Jennings: 407-695-9076
Kerry Couch: 407-222-1191
David Schmidt: 386-822-8949
Gale Robertson: 407-970-2211

Tuba
Ryan Sorenson: 407-923-2174
Nancy Micklos: 407-746-3460
Ben Kon: 407-234-8763
Claude Kashnig: 407-345-5696
David Schmidt: 386-822-8949

Percussion
Will Vizoso: 407-493-7149
Heather Thorn: 407-339-6683
Buck McLeod: 407-339-6683
Andrea Tobin: 407-880-1408

Piano Teachers and Accompanists
Elizabeth Jennings: 407-695-9076
Craig Wilson: 407-376-8484
Heather Langs: 407-767-2001

Oboe
Dr. Ann Adams: aadams@stetson.edu
Dr. Ann Adams: 386-822-7504

Babara Levy  407-767-2001