Bud Woodruff

String/Symphony Orchestra
Written By Elisa Janson Jones
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I received Bachelor and Master of Music degrees from the University of Houston School of Music, now known as the Moores School of Music. I studied Conducting with A. Clyde Roller and James T. Mathews, and Composition with Michael Horvit. I played with the Houston Grand Opera Orchestra for 25 years and then taught in Deer Park ISD, and was head of the Orchestra program and orchestra director at the High School for the last 14 years I was there. I was also the Music Director and Orchestra Conductor of the Pasadena Philharmonic Society.

I am now retired and 'work' as a composer, with over 40 works for string orchestra currently in print. I also work as a guest clinician, and judge orchestra contests in Oklahoma and Arkansas.

 
 

  • I taught using a conceptual method in which I related needed technical skills to skills the student already possessed, thus accelerating the learning process.

  • I was an administrator for the Facebook group, School Orchestra and String Teachers, where we fielded questions and gave advice to members; I was a panelist for a discussion group at TMEA; I coached the other orchestra personnel who worked for Deer Park ISD while I was the head of the Orchestra Program. I also taught as a member of the Adjunct Faculty at the Moores School of Music for 15 years, teaching private lessons to Music Majors.

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Elisa Janson Jones

Elisa turns ambitious AI and digital transformation strategies into measurable business outcomes. Over the past decade, she's built organizations from zero to 45,000+ members, scaled educational platforms 10x, and helped everyone from startups to major manufacturers navigate complex change.

Her expertise combines AI implementation, strategic consulting, and world-class training design. She's written the comprehensive guide on practical AI adoption, created training systems used by thousands of professionals, and consistently delivered results that stick—because she focuses on the people side of transformation, not just the technology.

Currently, Elisa serves as Executive Director of the Music Teacher Guild, leads AI training through her consultancy Sovereign+, and speaks internationally on practical AI implementation. She's finishing her Doctorate in Instructional Design and holds an MBA in Strategy.

When organizations need someone who can bridge the gap between big ideas and real-world execution, they call Elisa. She brings cross-industry experience, data-driven strategies, and the rare ability to make complex transformations actually work for teams at every level.

Speaking at conferences worldwide on AI adoption and digital transformation.

https://elisajanson.com
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