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Kathryn Woodard
Arts Integration, Composition, Cultural Ensembles, Curriculum Design, Exceptional Students / Special Education, Instructional Design, Level: Elementary, Level: Secondary, Level: Post-Secondary/University, Lifestyle Management, Music History, Music Theory, World Music, Public Relations Elisa Janson Jones Arts Integration, Composition, Cultural Ensembles, Curriculum Design, Exceptional Students / Special Education, Instructional Design, Level: Elementary, Level: Secondary, Level: Post-Secondary/University, Lifestyle Management, Music History, Music Theory, World Music, Public Relations Elisa Janson Jones

Kathryn Woodard

Kathryn Woodard (she/her) is a pianist, educator, composer, and scholar known for championing global contemporary music. She fosters creativity through improvisation and composition, enhancing piano performance. Her innovative teaching methods have made her a sought-after clinician, especially for students with learning differences.

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Gracie Carrillo
Arts Integration, Classroom Management, Concert Band, Conducting, Cultural Ensembles, Curriculum Design, Event Management, Fretted Instruments, General Music, Instructional Design, Instrumental Business Management, Jazz/Pop/Show Choir, Jazz/Stage/Commercial, Lesson Planning, Level: Secondary, Marching Band, Modern Band, Music Fundamentals, Music History, Music Theory, Network Building, Peer Leadership, Performance Design, Pit Orchestra for Musicals, Public Relations, Small Schools, String/Symphony Orchestra, Choirs (SSA, SATB, TTBB, etc), Lifestyle Management Elisa Janson Jones Arts Integration, Classroom Management, Concert Band, Conducting, Cultural Ensembles, Curriculum Design, Event Management, Fretted Instruments, General Music, Instructional Design, Instrumental Business Management, Jazz/Pop/Show Choir, Jazz/Stage/Commercial, Lesson Planning, Level: Secondary, Marching Band, Modern Band, Music Fundamentals, Music History, Music Theory, Network Building, Peer Leadership, Performance Design, Pit Orchestra for Musicals, Public Relations, Small Schools, String/Symphony Orchestra, Choirs (SSA, SATB, TTBB, etc), Lifestyle Management Elisa Janson Jones

Gracie Carrillo

Gracie Carrillo is a music educator and conductor dedicated to arts advocacy. She leads ensembles in competitions, workshops, and industry explorations nationwide and internationally. Gracie's experience spans multiple ensembles, grant success, and conducting fellowships, including with the San Francisco Philharmonic and Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra.

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Marvin McNew
Classroom Management, Concert Band, Conducting, Composition, Curriculum Design, Digital Instruments, Digital Music Production, Jazz/Stage/Commercial, Level: Secondary, Level: Post-Secondary/University, Modern Band, Music Tech, Music Theory, Marching Band, Music Fundamentals, Music Production, Small Schools, Jazz/Stage/Popular Elisa Janson Jones Classroom Management, Concert Band, Conducting, Composition, Curriculum Design, Digital Instruments, Digital Music Production, Jazz/Stage/Commercial, Level: Secondary, Level: Post-Secondary/University, Modern Band, Music Tech, Music Theory, Marching Band, Music Fundamentals, Music Production, Small Schools, Jazz/Stage/Popular Elisa Janson Jones

Marvin McNew

Marvin McNew is a seasoned music educator, producer, and performer with a Master's in Education and ongoing Ph.D. studies in Music Education. Known for his genre-spanning production work, university teaching, and middle/high school instruction, Marvin combines technical expertise with leadership skills, inspiring students and elevating every project he undertakes.

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Larisa Marian
Cultural Ensembles, Curriculum Design, Event Management, Instructional Design, Lesson Planning, Level: Secondary, Lifestyle Management, Music Fundamentals, Music History, Music Theory, Network Building, Orff, Peer Leadership, String/Symphony Orchestra, Public Relations, General Music Elisa Janson Jones Cultural Ensembles, Curriculum Design, Event Management, Instructional Design, Lesson Planning, Level: Secondary, Lifestyle Management, Music Fundamentals, Music History, Music Theory, Network Building, Orff, Peer Leadership, String/Symphony Orchestra, Public Relations, General Music Elisa Janson Jones

Larisa Marian

Larisa Marian, a dedicated music educator, holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s in Music Education from George Mason University, achieving honors. With over 12 years in public school music and recognition from ASTA and VMEA, Larisa is passionate about pedagogy and community, and now teaches privately in Loudoun County.

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Stacey Peterik
Level: Secondary, Level: Elementary, Marching Band, Pit Orchestra for Musicals, Jazz/Stage/Commercial Elisa Janson Jones Level: Secondary, Level: Elementary, Marching Band, Pit Orchestra for Musicals, Jazz/Stage/Commercial Elisa Janson Jones

Stacey Peterik

Stacey Peterik is the 5th grade band director in Urbana School District #116. She also teaches middle and high school jazz bands and directs the high school marching band. Previously, she taught in Champaign, IL. Stacey holds degrees from the University of Illinois and a Master's from VanderCook College of Music.

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