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The Flint Institute of Music
1025 E. Kearsley Street
Flint, MI 48503
Monday - Thursday 8 am - 7 pm
Friday 8 am - 5 pm | Saturday 9 am - 1 pm
810-238-1350
Flint Youth Theatre
1220 E. Kearsley Street
Flint, MI 48503
Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5 pm
810-237-1530
(ext. 115); Winds and Brass Department Chair, Chamber Music Coordinator, and flute instructor. Jessica is also currently on faculty at UM-Flint and has been on the faculty of Spring Arbor University and the Michigan State University Community Music School. In summer 2009, she was the guest flute professor at the Limonest Conservatoire in France. Jessica holds a Bachelor of Music degree in music performance from the University of Wyoming and a Master of Music degree in music performance from Bowling Green University in Ohio. She recently earned her Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.) degree from Michigan State University. Jessica has performed in the Flint, Lansing, Jackson, Traverse and West Shore Symphonies. A true lover of chamber music, she is the flutist for the Davanti Trio. The trio has performed throughout the Midwest and was a prize winner at the 2008 International Chamber Music Ensemble Competition held in Boston. Jessica also serves on the Executive Board as Secretary for the Southeast Michigan Flute Association and as an adjudicator for the Music Teachers National Association Young Artist Competition for Michigan.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(ext. 267), New Horizons Intermediate Band, trumpet: M.M. and B.M. (music education), Southern Illinois University. Instructor for 32 years in Illinois and Michigan public schools, 27 of those years in the Kearsley School District. He enjoys adjudicating solo and ensemble as well as band and orchestra festivals. Member, Genesee Wind Symphony.