Performance Ensembles Faculty

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Alesia Byrd

(ext. 128), Violin, Viola, FSPA String, Harp and Guitar Department Chair, Music on the Move Coordinator, Flint Youth Philharmonia Conductor, Troubadours Violist: B.M. (string education specialist), Michigan State University. Studied with C. Tait, W. Vehrder, Mark O'Connor and Juilliard String Quartet. Member of the American String Teachers Association. Principal second violin, Flint Symphony Orchestra and Saginaw Symphony. Violist, Classic Impressions String Quartet.

Jamal Duncan

(ext. 214), Flint Youth Wind Ensemble Conductor: B.M. (music and music education), University of Michigan. Studied with Deborah Chodacki, Richard Hawkins and Fred Ormand. FSPA Alumnus and FSPA Concerto Competition winner.

Julie Harris

(ext. 249), Cello; M.M., Michigan State University; B.M. (music education), University of Michigan-Flint; post-graduate work, Mary Grove College and University of Michigan. Member, Flint Symphony Orchestra, Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra. Band and orchestra instructor, Flint Community Schools.

Meghan Merciers

Meghan Merciers (ext. 275), Clarinet Instructor, Hentgen Honors Woodwind Quintet Coach: doctoral candidate (clarinet performance), Michigan State University; M.M. (clarinet performance), University of New Mexico; B.M. (clarinet performance), University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. In addition to her studio at FIM, Meghan is clarinet instructor at both Albion College and Mott College, and has a large private studio in the Greater Lansing area. She is an active soloist, chamber musician, and masterclass clinician. Recent orchestral experience includes playing in the Lansing, Jackson, and Plymouth Symphony Orchestras of mid-Michigan. Former teaching posts include Cadek Conservatory of Music and Bayside School for the Performing Arts in Chattanooga, Tennessee

Sylvia Pittman

(ext. 254), Voice, Early Childhood Music, Voice Department Chair, Flint Festival Youth Chorus Director: B.M. (education), Northern Michigan University; M.M. (performance), University of Michigan. More than 18 years experience teaching private voice, public school and directing choirs. Performs vocal styles from jazz to opera. Works as a vocal coach for recording artists and is greatly sought as a studio musician.

Jeffrey M. Price

(ext. 235), Saxophone, Jazz Ensemble, Faculty Recital Series Coordinator, Adult Programs Coordinator: Doctoral Candidate, Michigan State University; M.M. (music performance), Bowling Green State University, B.M. (music performance), Youngstown State University; Adjunct faculty, University of Michigan-Flint. Winner, 2001 and 2002 Coleman Chamber Music Competition (California), 2002 MTNA Chamber Music Competition.

Jessica Price

(ext. 115), Flute, Winds and Brass Department Chair, Chamber Music Coordinator: Doctoral candidate (flute performance), Michigan State University. M.M., Bowling Green State University; B.M., University of Wyoming. Instructor, Spring Arbor University, MSU Community Music School and FSPA. Performs with the Jackson Symphony. Has also performed with the West Shore Symphony and Alma Symphony. Former instructor, Bowling Green State University.

Matthew Thomas

(ext. 203), Trumpet: bachelor's degree, Ithaca College; master's degree, New England Conservatory of Music. Principal trumpet, Midland Symphony. Fellow of the Tanglewood Music Center. Orchestral experience includes Sarasota Opera, Boston Symphony, Boston Pops, New World Symphony and Flint Symphony Orchestra. Member, Great Lakes Brass. Grand Prize winner of the Coleman Chamber Music Competition (Los Angeles, CA). Former faculty member at University of Miami (Coral Gables). Teachers have included Gilbert Johnson and Timothy Morrison.

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