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PRIVATE TEACHER

ROSTER

4701 WEST BROAD STREET

RICHMOND, VA 23230

(804) 358-1981

WOODWINDS

JONATHAN GIBSON – B.M. in Jazz Studies from Virginia Commonwealth University. Studied with Jonathan Gibson.

Performance experience in venues such as the Barksdale Theatre, VCU Theatre, and with Jason Mraz.11 years teaching experience

in classical and jazz styles. Teaches flute, clarinet, and saxophone.

IVY HAGA – B.M. in Music Education from Virginia Commonwealth University. M.M. in Music from Rutgers University.

D.M.A. from Rutgers University, in progress. Over 20 years performance experience as a freelance musician in orchestra’s and

chamber ensembles including the Chelsea Opera, New Jersey Arts Collective, South Jersey Bassoon Ensemble, and toured South

Korean concert halls with the New Jersey Philharmonic. Teaches bassoon.

TRUMPET

JESSICA AMMON – Studied at the Virginia Commonwealth University. Performance experience with local band directors in

Chesterfield County, in addition to performances with the Richmond Pops, and Trinity United Methodist Church.

ROB QUALLICH – Studied at the Virginia Commonwealth University. Performance experience with the Glenn Miller Orchestra,

The Temptations, The Diamonds, Ringling Brothers Circus, Renee Marie, the Richmond Symphony Orchestra, and Martha Reeves

and the Vandellas in addition to many other ensembles. 11 years teaching experience. Specializes in jazz and classical styles.

FRENCH HORN

JESSICA AMMON – Studied at the Virginia Commonwealth University. Performance experience with local band directors in

Chesterfield County, in addition to performances with the Richmond Pops, and Trinity United Methodist Church.

PERCUSSION

CURVEY REID –B.A. in Music Education from Virginia State University. Performance experience in the US, Canada, the

Caribbean, and Europe. Teaching experience at Lunenberg High School, Thomas Jefferson High School, Warren County High

School, and currently teaches drums at Virginia State University. Endorsed by Vic Firth.

CJ WOLFE – B.M. in Jazz Performance from Virginia Commonwealth University. Performance experience with Narod, Suenos

Guitanos, The Drifters, The butterbean Jazz Quartet, Luray, Beast Wellington, Charles Owens Trio, in addition to many other

ensembles. Performance experience also includes over 10 albums and a recent feature with National Public Radio’s Mountain

Stage. 7 years teaching experience. Teaches all styles.

VIOLIN

ALEXANDER LEE – B.A. in Violin Performance from Montclair State University. Music concentration at the Peabody

Conservatory. Studied with Weigang Li and other members of the Shanghai Quartet. Performance experience with local theatre

ensembles and various performing groups, including the Manifestivus and gypsy jazz group the High Street Lowlifes. 12 years

private teaching experience.

PIANO

IVY HAGA – B.M. in Music Education from Virginia Commonwealth University. M.M. in Music from Rutgers University.

D.M.A. from Rutgers University, in progress. Over 20 years performance experience as a freelance musician in orchestra’s and

chamber ensembles including the Chelsea Opera, New Jersey Arts Collective, South Jersey Bassoon Ensemble, and toured South

Korean concert halls with the New Jersey Philharmonic. Teaches bassoon.

STAR HELLIGRATH – B.A. in Music with a concentration in Piano. Studied with Melissa Morrison from Virginia

Commonwealth University.

BOBBIE MOORE – B.A. in Music from James Madison University. Graduate studies at Virginia Commonwealth University. 30

years performance experience. Teaching experience includes sight-reading, theory, technique, musical theater, composition, and ear

training. Founder and Director of the Henrico Pops Chorus.

QUINTON PARKER – Studied Music at Virginia Commonwealth University. Performance experience with the West End

Assembly of God, and around the Richmond area. Over 20 years teaching experience. Specializes in improvisation for jazz, pop,

gospel, and contemporary worship. Teaches all ages and styles.

GUITAR

JOE BARRY – B.A. in Music with a concentration in Classical Guitar Performance from Virginia Commonwealth University.

Studied with Giorgio Albiani, at the Accademia dell’Arte in Arezzo, Italy. Performance experience includes international venues.

Specializes in classical, rock, blues, jazz, and Brazilian music.

SCOTT MARTIN – 30 years performance experience including TV, radio, and recording, with his albums Jiffy Mellows and ETR.

20 years teaching experience including group lessons. Teaches all styles and skill levels. Specializing in jazz, classical, rock, and

bluegrass. Also teaches ukulele and bass.

STEPHAN SAUNDERS – Studied at Virginia Common University School of Music. Over 35 years teaching experience including

Richmond Public Schools, Wilson Community College, and the VCU School of Music. Specialized as a guitar builder and

technician. Teaches all styles and skill levels. Specializes in blues, jazz, alternate tunings, and folk. Also teaches ukulele and bass.

JIM WESTLYN - B.A. from Shenandoah Conservatory. Teaching experience at John Tyler and J. Sergeant Reynolds Community

College. Teaches all styles and levels. Also teaches banjo, ukulele, and bass.

ANTHONY WILLIAMS – B.A. in Music from Randolph-Macon College. M.M. in Music Composition from George Mason

University. Performance experience in academic recitals, composition recitals, and a variety of ensembles. Over 5 years teaching

experience. Teaches all ages and levels.