Meet Our Teachers!
Meet Our Teachers
West Palm Beach
Select Your Instrument Below
Music as a way of life -Our Teachers
Flute
Alondra Bahls-Mariles
B.M.E. University of Central FL.
Band Director At South Grade Elementary
Jackie Powali
B.M. University of Tampa
M.M. Florida Atlantic University
Music Teacher at HL Johnson Elementary School
M.M. Florida Atlantic University
Music Teacher at HL Johnson Elementary School
Tammy Roggen
B.M.E Florida State University
M.M. University of Missouri -
Columbia
Retired Band Director From Duncan MS
M.M. University of Missouri -
Columbia
Retired Band Director From Duncan MS
Become One Of Our Flute Teachers!
We Hope To Have More Teachers In The Near Future!
Clarinet
Paul Magersuppe
B.M.E. Florida State University
Performance Career alongside: Carol Channing, Rich Little, Aretha Franklin, Duffy Jackson, The Temptations, and More!
Performance Career alongside: Carol Channing, Rich Little, Aretha Franklin, Duffy Jackson, The Temptations, and More!
Susan Porr
B.M. George Mason University
M.M. Catholic University of America
Former Clarinetist in
the United State Army Band
M.M. Catholic University of America
Former Clarinetist in
the United State Army Band
Nick Gulyamov
B.M. Florida State University
Become One Of Our Clarinet Teachers!
We Hope To Have More Teachers In The Near Future!
Double Reeds (Oboe / Bassoon)
Lisa Gelfand
B.M. University of Florida
M.M. University of Miami
Oboe & English Horn Professor at Broward College
M.M. University of Miami
Oboe & English Horn Professor at Broward College
Mary Oser
B.M.E. Florida State University
Band Director at
Wellington High School
for 30 Years!
Band Director at
Wellington High School
for 30 Years!
Become One Of Our Double Reed Teachers!
We Hope To Have More Teachers In The Near Future!
Saxophone
Paul Magersuppe
B.M.E. Florida State University
Performance Career alongside: Carol Channing, Rich Little, Aretha Franklin, Duffy Jackson, The Temptations, and More!
Performance Career alongside: Carol Channing, Rich Little, Aretha Franklin, Duffy Jackson, The Temptations, and More!
Sean Devivo
B.M. Berklee College of Music
Performance Career Alongside:
John Pizzarelli, Jon Secada, Terence Blanchard, Mulgrew Miller, Terri Lyne Carrington, and More!
Performance Career Alongside:
John Pizzarelli, Jon Secada, Terence Blanchard, Mulgrew Miller, Terri Lyne Carrington, and More!
Jonathan Ferguson
B.M.E. Valdosta State University
Former Band Director at
Osceola Creek MS &
Crestwood MS
Band Director At
Emerald Cove MS
Former Band Director at
Osceola Creek MS &
Crestwood MS
Band Director At
Emerald Cove MS
Marie Tallerie
B.M.E. Florida Atlantic University
Former Band Director at
Bear Lakes MS
Band Director at
Watson B. Duncan MS
Former Band Director at
Bear Lakes MS
Band Director at
Watson B. Duncan MS
Ben Sparrow
B.M., M.A.T., East Carolina University
Former Band Director at
Boca Raton HS
Current Music Teacher At
West Gate Elementary
Former Band Director at
Boca Raton HS
Current Music Teacher At
West Gate Elementary
Nick Gulyamov
B.M. Florida State University
Become One Of Our Saxophone Teachers!
We Hope To Have More Teachers In The Near Future!
Trumpet
John Lovell
B.M. University of Miami
Currently the Trumpet Player for Jimmy Buffet's World Famous, Grammy Nominated Coral Reefer Band
Performance Career Alongside: Tony Bennett, Dianne Carroll, Bob Hope, and Ben E. King
Currently the Trumpet Player for Jimmy Buffet's World Famous, Grammy Nominated Coral Reefer Band
Performance Career Alongside: Tony Bennett, Dianne Carroll, Bob Hope, and Ben E. King
Andrew Lopez
B.M.E. University of Central FL
Band Director at
Conniston Middle School
Band Director at
Conniston Middle School
Nick Patsis
B.M.E. Florida State University
M.A. Florida Atlantic University Retired Band Director from
Christa McAuliffe MS
Co-Director of The Palm Beach County Band Camp
M.A. Florida Atlantic University Retired Band Director from
Christa McAuliffe MS
Co-Director of The Palm Beach County Band Camp
Frank Bermudez Jr.
B.M.E. Florida State University
Band Director at
Palm Springs Middle School
Band Director at
Palm Springs Middle School
Become One Of Our Trumpet Teachers!
We Hope To Have More Teachers In The Near Future!
French Horn
Dr. Kuanting Chang
B.M. National Taipei University of Education in Taiwan
M.M. Boston University
D.M.A. Rutgers University
M.M. Boston University
D.M.A. Rutgers University
Sidney Oser
B.M. Florida State University Former Band Director in Broward County and Lee County
Become One Of Our French Horn Teachers!
We Hope To Have More French Horn
Teachers In The Near Future!
Teachers In The Near Future!
Trombone
Kevin Cripanuk
B.M.E. Florida State University
Assistant Band Director At
BAK Middle School of the Arts
Trombonist for Public Sounds
Assistant Band Director At
BAK Middle School of the Arts
Trombonist for Public Sounds
Marissa Lopez
B.M.E. Florida State University
K-12 Arts Resource Teacher for The School District of Palm Beach County
K-12 Arts Resource Teacher for The School District of Palm Beach County
Christina Nichols
B.M.E. McDaniel College
M.M.E. Towson University
Band Director at
Wellington Landings MS
M.M.E. Towson University
Band Director at
Wellington Landings MS
Become One Of Our Trombone Teachers!
We Hope To Have More Teachers In The Near Future!
Baritone / Euphonium
Sarah S. Smith
B.M.E. & B.M. Western Michigan University
M.M. Florida Atlantic UniversityBand Director atOkeheelee Middle School for Over 20 Years
Become One Of Our Baritone / Euphonium Teachers!
We Hope To Have More Teachers In The Near Future!
Tuba
Chris Martindale
B.M.E. Florida Atlantic University
M.M. Florida State University
Band Director in Palm Beach County for 18 Years
Stephen Senseman
B.M.E. University of South Florida
M.M. Arizona State University
Performance Career Alongside: Salt River Brass, Seatle Wind Symphony, and Bad Cactus Brass Band
Become One Of Our Tuba Teachers!
We Hope To Have More Teachers In The Near Future!
Drumset/ Percussion
Frank Derrick
Virtuoso, Performer, and Educator with a Performance Career Alongside:Grammy Winner Cab Calloway,The Duke Ellington Orchestra,The Woody Herman Orchestra,Benny Carter, Hank Jones,Ann Hampton Calloway, Eubie Blake,"The David Letterman Show",And "The Louis Armstrong Legacy Band"
Steve Salo
B.M.E. Florida Atlantic University
Performance Career Alongside: Boots Randolph, Bob Crosby, Eddie Fischer, Amy Grant, Jerry Vale, Artie Shaw, Jimmy Dorsey, Art Mooney, Guy Lombardo, and The Marshall Grant Orchestras
Become One Of Our Percussion Teachers!
We Hope To Have More Teachers In The Near Future!
Violin / Viola
Dr. Alice Naegele
B.M. Stetson University
M.M. Southern Methodist University
D.M.A. Ohio State University
Orchestra Director At
The Benjamin School
Kris-Jennyma Celestin
B.M. Loyola University
Masters in Public Health25 Years Of Teaching Experience
Carmen Del Valle Ruiz
B.M.E. Augusta State University
M.M. Florida State University
Orchestra Director atNorth Andrews GardensSchool of The Arts
Orchestra Director atNorth Andrews GardensSchool of The Arts
Joshua Lennox
B.M.E. Palm Beach Atlantic
Strings Director atPalm Springs Middle School
Strings Director atPalm Springs Middle School
Ian Wilkinson
Classically Trained Violinist,Studied Music at PBCC,
Violinist with the Palm Beach Atlantic Symphony,Theraputic Music Performer,Strings Luthier for Music Man
Become One Of Our Violin / Viola Teachers!
We Hope To Have More Teachers In The Near Future!
Cello
Carmen Del Valle Ruiz
B.M.E. Augusta State University
M.M. Florida State University
Orchestra Director atNorth Andrews GardensSchool of The Arts
Orchestra Director atNorth Andrews GardensSchool of The Arts
Joshua Lennox
B.M.E. Palm Beach Atlantic
Strings Director atPalm Springs Middle School
Strings Director atPalm Springs Middle School
Become One Of Our Cello Teachers!
We Hope To Have More Teachers In The Near Future!
Upright Bass / Electric Bass
Christina Nichols(Electric Bass)
B.M.E. McDaniel College
M.M.E. Towson University
Band Director at
Wellington Landings MS
M.M.E. Towson University
Band Director at
Wellington Landings MS
Become One Of Our Bass Teachers!
We Hope To Have More Teachers In The Near Future!
Guitar, Ukulele, and Banjo
Matthew Joy(Guitar, Ukulele, and Banjo)
B.M. Berklee College of Music
M.M. Middle Tennessee State University
Professor of Music atFlorida Atlantic University
Bill Coleman(Guitar)
Over 45 Years of Professional Musical Experience,
Educator For Over 20 Years,
and Performer With JAZZSLAMInstructor withThe Young Musicians Academy
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We Hope To Have More Teachers In The Near Future!
Piano and Voice
Mary Ann Williams(Piano)
B.M. Piano & Organ
B.S. Elementary EducationWhitworth College
Forest Hills ElementaryAutistic Programs Teacher
Director of Music atFirst Presbyterian Church
Alayna Carver(Piano & Voice)
B.M.E. Palm Beach Atlantic University
Chorus And Handbells Director At Wellington Landings Middle School
Choir Director atWellington Elementary School
Bryan Ijames(Voice)
B.M. High Point University
M.M. Eastern Kentucky University
Director of Choirs atPark Vista High School
Jackie Powali(Piano)
B.M. University of Tampa
M.M. Florida Atlantic University
Music Teacher at HL Johnson Elementary School
M.M. Florida Atlantic University
Music Teacher at HL Johnson Elementary School
Frank Bermudez Jr.(Piano)
B.M.E. Florida State University
Band Director at
Palm Springs Middle School
Band Director at
Palm Springs Middle School
Dr. Alice Naegele(Piano)
B.M. Stetson University
M.M. Southern Methodist University
D.M.A. Ohio State University
Orchestra Director At
The Benjamin School
Become One Of Our Piano or Voice Teachers!
We Hope To Have More Teachers In The Near Future!
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