Trekorda Musicians

Trekorda has numerous musicians on standby ready to assist you at your event. Click on the thumbnails above or use the arrows to view the bios of a few of our top performers.

Rebecca Lowrey

Grapevine, TX
Piano, Piano (Musical Theatre)

Stacey Figueroa

Frisco, TX
Piano, Piano (Musical Theatre)

Megan Bynum

Ropesville, TX
Piano, Viola, Violin

Megan Bynum is a graduate of Dallas Baptist University where she obtained her Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance degree in May 2016. In August 2016, she graduated with an MBA in Finance and a Bachelor of Science in Music Business.

Megan played for numerous events while at DBU. If she wasn't playing violin, guitar, or singing, she was often found accompanying some of the top vocalists in the DBU music department. As a gifted pianist and musician, Megan has performed for many events, churches, and private parties throughout the last decade.

She continues to follow her passion and hone her skills as she performs as part of a a trio, quartet, or small ensemble with Hampton Road Strings, as the pianist at Hampton Road Baptist Church, and as an accompanist with Trekorda

Chenshayang Huang

Denton, TX
Piano

Maryanne Visconti-Pfeffer

Farmers Branch, TX
Piano

Douglas Knabe

Dallas, TX
Piano Technician

Doug joined the Piano Technician’s Guild (PTG) as an Associate member in 2001 and has been a constant contributor to both the Dallas Chapter and Regional PTG Chapters. Doug tuned his first piano in 1981. He has developed and taught a number of piano related courses at the chapter and regional levels, including “World Wide Web for Piano Technicians”, “Temperamental Temperament”, “An Introduction to Tunelab” and “Calibrating Your Tuning Fork or ETD”. Doug has tuned pianos for many concert venues in churches, schools, performing arts auditoriums as well as in private homes.

Bobby Lapinski

Denton, TX
Clarinet, Clarinet - Bass, Flute, Piccolo, Saxophone - Alto

Miguel Cantu

Plano, TX
Viola, Violin

Jesse Chandler

Denton, TX
Clarinet, Clarinet - Bass, Flute, Piano, Piano (Musical Theatre)

Lindsay Kimbley

Frisco, TX
Flute

Elijah Evans

Denton, TX
Viola, Violin

Adam Wright

Dallas, TX
Harpsichord, Piano, Piano (Musical Theatre), Synthesizer

Lejing Zhou

Denton, TX
Cello

Vanessa Crabtree

Kerrville, TX
Piano

Sherry Brown

Plano, TX
Clinician - Choir, Harpsichord, Piano, Piano (Classical), Vocalist (Classical)

Sherry recently retired from teaching Choral Music, specializing in Middle School, after 32 years and has lived and worked in the Dallas Metroplex for 26 years. She has been a piano accompanist for choir, band, orchestra, and musical theater. Degrees: Bachelor of Music (voice concentration, organ minor) and Master of Music (voice and conduction concentrations) from Westminster Choir College, as well as Master of Music Education from South Arkansas University. She also is also a substitute teacher specializing in music for Plano ISD, and sings in The Texas Voices Chamber Choir.

Nancy Piper

Lewisville, TX
French Horn

Eric Barnes

Piano

Candy Hooper

Dallas, TX
Organ, Piano

Christopher Widomski

Arlington, TX
Bassoon, Clarinet, Clarinet - Bass, Flute, Harpsichord, Organ, Piano, Piano (Musical Theatre), Piccolo, Saxophone - Alto, Saxophone - Bari, Saxophone - Tenor, Synthesizer

MM Instrumental Conducting - SMU '18 MM Organ Performance - SMU '11 BA Music Education - SUNY Potsdam '09 Primarily a conductor with skills in sight-reading, and instrumental performance background. Play all woodwinds, but saxophones are primary with Bassoon a close second. Low woodwinds a specialty, but soprano saxophone is my best. Not as comfortable playing/accompanying Baroque or Classical era music. Audition pianist, rehearsal pianist.

Mary Anna Salo

Dallas, TX
Bassoon, Cello, Clarinet, Flute, French Horn, Harp, Oboe, Piano, Viola, Violin

Jane Fore

Plano, TX
Flute

Brian Walker

Grand Prairie, TX
Trumpet

Katie Anderson

Dallas, TX
Piano

Susan Lo

Plano, TX
Cello, Piano

Will Varner

Fate, TX
Organ, Piano, Piano (Musical Theatre), Synthesizer

Juan Avila

Denton, TX
Piano, Piano (Classical), Piano (Musical Theatre)

Richard Adams

Lewisville, TX
Trumpet

Michael Dooley

Carrollton, TX
Percussion - Drumset, Percussion - Mallet, Percussion - Other

I hold a Masters Degree in Percussion Performance from TCU, and I've been freelancing in the DFW area for the past decade. I'm a well-rounded percussionist with experience playing for musical theater, orchestras, and stage bands. I own a lot of gear, including the big stuff like timpani, chimes, vibraphone, marimba, and drum sets. I can do electronics as well.

Iching Chen

Fort Worth, TX
Piano, Piano (Classical)

Kyp Green

Fort Worth, TX
Bass-Upright

Joanna Birchfield

Arlington, TX

Gabriel Bita

Evans, CO
Piano

Gabriel Bita has over forty years of experience as a musician, pianist, teacher, and over 17 years as a collaborative pianist and coach at Texas Woman’s University. During the course of Gabriel's career he has acquired an extensive record of performing and coaching with faculty, students, and guest recitalists in the vocal and instrumental areas, including faculty performances, chamber music, student lessons, student juries, student auditions, opera workshops, chorus, master classes, professional and live recordings, and studio classes. Gabriel holds both a Master’s of Music degree from The Juilliard School and a Bachelor’s degree from Oberlin College, in Piano Performance. He has had the opportunity to perform as a soloist with Columbus Symphony, Fort Worth Symphony, among others, as well as collaborating in chamber music events with famous artists, such as Christopher Adkins, principal cellist of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, flutists Carol Wincenc, Ian Clarke, Gary Shocker, among others. Gabriel has also studied with famous musicians, such as Vladimir Viardo, Martin Canin, and Leon Fleisher.

Carlos Vargas

dallas, TX
Cello

Marla Nelson

Allen, TX
Piano

Nick LaRocca

Dallas, TX

Ethan Deppe

Chicago, IL
Percussion - Drumset, Percussion - Mallet, Percussion - Other, Piano, Synthesizer

HYUNSUK KIM

Denton, TX
Piano

Jesse Fry

Carrollton, TX
Piano, Piano (Classical), Piano (Jazz/Pop), Piano (Musical Theatre), Synthesizer

Jesse Fry is a highly qualified piano instructor and accompanist. He has a Bachelors degree in Instrumental Music Education from Asbury College (2003) and a Masters degree in Piano Pedagogy and Music Education from Southern Methodist University (2009).

After graduating from Asbury College Jesse began work for the Salvation Army of Texas as an Assistant to the Divisional Music Director. In that position he traveled around the state to various Salvation Army centers giving private lessons for all of the brass instruments, percussion and piano. In addition to private lessons he would also direct bands or choirs and assist local music leaders.

Following his Masters degree in 2009, Jesse started Collaborative Pianists of DFW, an agency that provides professional accompaniment services for a variety of Dallas-Fort Worth vocal and instrumental soloists and ensembles.

In 2017 Jesse founded Trekorda as an expansion of Collaborative Pianists of DFW, whose services, musicians, and territory now reached beyond the local community.

"Jesse is an amazing accompanist. My students felt very comfortable playing with him. He's such a professional"

Bethany Lorentzen

Dallas, TX
Vocalist (Classical), Vocalist (Pop/Rock)

Julia Kossuth

Grapevine, TX
Piano

Eka Gogichashvili

Waco, TX
Violin

Peggy Honea

Dallas, TX
Bass-Electric, Bass-Upright, Guitar-Classical

Plays upright and electric bass. Reads music and charts Over 35 years experience playing the bass

David Bonofiglio

Oak Creek, WI

Jared Agee

Dallas, TX
Piano

Melissa Korzekwa

Fort Worth, TX
Piano

Melissa Korzekwa has an active private piano studio in Fort Worth, Texas. She graduated from the University of North Texas with a Bachelor of Music degree in music education and is certified to teach all levels of music K-12 in the state of Texas. She has taught private piano lessons and public/private school music for more than thirty years. In addition to maintaining a private lesson studio, Melissa performs frequently as a freelance accompanist. She has extensive accompanying experience, having accompanied church worship services, school performing choirs, vocal and instrumental soloists for competition, and occasions such as weddings and funerals.

Dan Lewis

Piano

James Landrum

Dallas, TX
Guitar-Classical, Guitar-Electric

Morgan Wallace Tremillo

Arlington, TX
Piano, Piano (Jazz/Pop), Piano (Musical Theatre), Transcribing, Vocalist (Jazz), Vocalist (Pop/Rock), Vocalist (Praise/Worship)

Bachelor of Music: Vocal Jazz (University of North Texas) 15+ years of piano experience (Classical competitions, accompanying, liturgical & contemporary worship, solo pop/rock) Music Instructor (Voice, Piano, Theory, Songwriting) at NAMS FRISCO (www.namsfrisco.com) Vocal Coach

Kami Lujan

Krum, TX
Percussion - Drumset, Percussion - Mallet, Percussion - Other

Kristen Starkey

Dallas, TX
Piano

James Emery

Dallas, TX
Piano

Jimmy, a summa cum laude graduate of the Meadows School of the Arts at Southern Methodist University, earned a Master of Music degree in Music Education with a Concentration in Choral Conducting and a Bachelor of Music degree in Piano Performance, Piano Pedagogy, and Music Education.

James C. Emery joined Children's Chorus of Greater Dallas as Concert II accompanist in 2005. He recently celebrated eleven years on the staff of Lovers Lane United Methodist Church where he serves as Director of Music.

A devoted collaborative performer, Jimmy has served twelve seasons on the artistic staff of the CCGD and performs regularly with The Texas Voices and Resounding Harmony. Jimmy is also regularly sought after as an accompanist and coach for numerous public school instrumental and choral programs throughout the Dallas/Fort-Worth metroplex.

"Jimmy accompanied our soloists as well as our choir for UIL events this year. I am extremely satisfied with his work and hope to use his/your services in the future."

Paul Birk

Farmers Branch, TX
Trombone

Davis Holden

Trophy Club, TX
Guitar-Electric

Nathan Smith

Dallas, TX
Piano Technician

Christine Bouton

flower mound, TX
Organ, Piano

Anu Uranchimeg

Dallas, TX
Piano

Bruce Greer

Flower Mound, TX
Piano, Piano (Musical Theatre)

Bruce Greer has become one of the most popular and highly regarded writers for church music in the country with hundreds of titles and projects published by a wide array of leading publishers. He has won a Dove Award, Christian Music's highest honor, for his arranging and orchestrating. His commanding solo piano artistry, as well as his artistic collaboration with Grammy-winning vocalist, Cynthia Clawson, has taken him around the world, (from England to Asia, Canada and all over the U.S.) performing in churches, conferences and leading concert halls. Bruce has musically directed and played for various theatres here in DFW. Currently he is pursuing his passion for writing musical theater and frequently collaborates with lyricist Keith Ferguson. They have found success through their works, most notably their popular musical adaptations of It's a Wonderful Life (licensing available through www.BroadwayLicensing.com), and A Christmas Carol. Their musical Hidden, based on the Book of Esther, is in development. Their most recent work is a musical adaptation John Grisham’s novel, Skipping Christmas. Bruce and Kim, his precious wife of over thirty six, have four married sons and eight grandkids. www.BruceGreer.com

Ligia Pucci

Dallas, TX
Harpsichord, Piano, Piano (Classical), Piano (Jazz/Pop), Piano (Musical Theatre)

Eric Andress

Bedford, TX
Trombone, Tuba

Ben Pham

Austin, TX
Percussion - Drumset

Mary Dibbern

Dallas, TX
Harpsichord, Piano, Piano (Classical), Piano (Musical Theatre)

Mary Dibbern is a classically trained pianist with extended experience in vocal collaboration. Her interest in French language and music led her to study with Nadia Boulanger and work in Paris where she lived for thirty-one years. She has worked internationally as a recital accompanist, vocal coach, master class teacher, recording artist and lecturer. She has a special interest in working with emerging singers and pianists to help them make the transition from higher education studies to professional music careers. Dibbern has collaborated with publishers to create editions of unknown French vocal and chamber music. She has translated both study and performing versions of French, German and Italian opera librettos, as well as French writings in musicology. She is currently Music Director of Education at The Dallas Opera and studying at the University of Texas at Dallas for a PhD in Humanities with special concentration in Art History and Translation Studies.

Jerry Aultman

Fort Worth, TX
Organ, Piano

I've been playing piano and organ since I was ten years old. For many years I have been a church and concert organist, playing the entire gamut of repertoire, plus being a pianist/accompanist for choral, solo, and musical theater events. I have several published arrangements for organ and piano, and enjoy performing both as soloist and collaborative musician. I especially enjoy accompanying singers and instrumentalists.

Jonna Griffith

Plano, TX
Bassoon

Mary Medrick

Plano, TX
Accordion, Piano, Piano (Musical Theatre)

Chris Schoppe

Fort Worth, TX
Piano

Sam Day

Denton, TX
Clarinet, Flute, Piccolo, Saxophone - Alto, Saxophone - Tenor, Saxophone-Soprano

Originally from Springfield, Missouri, Sam received his Bachelor of Music Education from Missouri State University, where he studied with Dr. Allison Storochuk. There, he performed as a soloist with the Missouri State University Wind Ensemble and the MSU Orchestra, performed with the Springfield Regional Opera, and was sought after as a clinician for area schools. Upon his completion of his education degree, Sam started his Master of Music in clarinet performance at the University of North Texas, where he studied under Dr. Kimberly Cole Luevano. During his time at UNT, he performed with the UNT Wind Symphony, Symphony Orchestra, and was a finalist in the UNT Concerto Competition. Since graduating from UNT, Sam has remained as an active performer and teacher in the DFW area. While maintaining his private studio, Sam travels around the world for various performances and competitions; his most recent endeavors led him to perform in Carnegie Hall for the American Protégé International Competition, and in Ostend, Belgium for the International Clarinetist Association Young Artist Competition.

Ben Howard

Flower Mound, TX
Trombone, Tuba

Michelle Flowers

Denton, TX
Trombone

Michelle Flowers is a freelance musician and the instructor of trombone at Texas Woman's University. Her performance career has allowed her to play in a variety of venues and performances around the world, from opera pits to circus shows and everything inbetween. She received her DMA and MM from the University of North Texas where she studied with Dr. Vern Kagarice and Tony Baker, and her BMus hons from Brigham Young University. She is currently based out of the DFW area.

Ashley Tan

Richardson, TX
Harpsichord, Piano, Piano (Musical Theatre), Violin

Christian Gonzalez

North Richland Hills, TX
Clarinet, Composing/Arranging, Flute, Oboe, Piccolo, Saxophone - Alto, Saxophone - Tenor, Transcribing

Mark Lewis

Carrollton, TX
Guitar-Electric

Esther Lim

Piano

Catherine Conlin

Dallas, TX
Clarinet, Flute, Oboe, Saxophone - Alto, Saxophone - Tenor, Saxophone-Soprano

Catherine Conlin is an active performer, educator, and clinician, in the North Texas area. She recently received her Masters in clarinet performance from the University of North Texas, where she was a member of the Concert Orchestra, Symphony Orchestra, and appeared on multiple recordings with the North Texas Wind Symphony. Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, Catherine spent many years as an orchestral player and woodwind doubler in the Greater Cleveland area, holding principal clarinet positions in the Cleveland Women’s Orchestra and the Cleveland Philharmonic Orchestra, where she also held the Eb clarinet position. She has been featured as a soloist with the Cleveland State University Symphony, under the direction of Victor Liva, and with the Cleveland State Clarinet Choir, under the direction of Theodore Johnson. She was also an active chamber musician and performed regularly with her woodwind quintet, All-Star Winds. Recently, she was a finalist in the International Clarinet Association’s Orchestral Audition competition and a woodwind finalist in UNT’s prestigious concerto competition. She is also an active woodwind doubler in the DFW area, performing for Firehouse Theater, Company of Rowlett Players, Lakeside Community Theater, Greater Lewisville Community Theater, and North Texas Performing Arts Repertory Theater. She is currently teaches clarinet and saxophone in Prosper ISD and Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD.

Chad Ostermiller

Lewisville, TX
Bassoon, Clarinet, Clarinet - Bass, Flute, Piccolo, Saxophone - Alto, Saxophone - Bari, Saxophone - Tenor

Tony Rosario

Denton, TX
Bass-Upright

Kristen Thompson

Dallas, TX
Clarinet, Clarinet - Bass, Flute, Piccolo, Saxophone - Alto, Saxophone - Bari, Saxophone - Tenor

Yu Ying Chang

Denton , TX
Piano

Mark Alewine

Richardson, TX
Clarinet, Clarinet - Bass, Flute, Piccolo, Saxophone - Alto, Saxophone - Bari, Saxophone - Tenor

Sharon Bailey

Garland, TX
Piano

SHARON BAILEY has enjoyed a wide range of musical experiences in her career as a pianist and accompanist. She has accompanied many public school choirs in the Dallas area, frequently plays for All-Region Choirs, and has served as an accompanist for the Youth Chorus of Greater Dallas. Sharon is currently the accompanist for choirs, opera, and musical theatre productions at Dallas Baptist University. She has also had the opportunity to accompany numerous vocal and instrumental soloists and various musical performances throughout the state and internationally. Sharon maintained a private piano studio for many years and has been the pianist for Lakeside Baptist Church/Lake Pointe in Dallas since 1987. As a lifelong fan of musical theatre, she has enjoyed playing the keyboard in several local theatre productions, in addition to acting as musical director for summer camp musical productions. Sharon earned a Bachelor of Arts degree with a double major in Music and Speech Pathology and Audiology and a Master of Music degree in Piano Performance from Hardin-Simmons University. She is a member of TMEA and Sigma Alpha Iota.

Tam Miller

Bedford, TX
Flute, Piano

Mitchell Samuelson

TAMPA, FL
Piano

Jeffery Ou

Lewisville, TX
Piano

Alan Pollard

Flower Mound, TX
Percussion - Drumset, Percussion - Other, Vocalist (Jazz), Vocalist (Pop/Rock)

Alan attended high school at HSPVA in Houston, TX, then studied at both Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA, and the University of North Texas in Denton, TX. He has 45+ years of professional performance experience. From club gigs, to studio sessions, to national and international touring, Alan has pretty much done it all. He is known for his versatility and fluency in all styles of music, but prefers to specialize in Jazz and Musical Theatre. Alan is also an accomplished vocalist, and an award winning stage and film actor.

Karina Sim

Dallas, TX
Violin

Alicia Marks

FORT WORTH, TX
Clinician - Choir, Vocalist (Classical), Vocalist (Jazz), Vocalist (Pop/Rock), Vocalist (Praise/Worship)

I am a classically trained musician with a degree in music education and a focus on vocal music (University of Nebraska Lincoln 2002). I have extensive experience in a variety of choral repertoire, vocal jazz, opera, and musical theater. As a member of a church worship team, I have had opportunities to lead in both praise band style and traditional worship. My goal is to invite people to engage in the worship experience.

Cheryl Lemmons

Piano

Ken Chicosky

Fort Worth, TX
Saxophone - Alto, Saxophone - Bari, Saxophone - Tenor

Originally from Austin, Ken Chicosky has quickly made a name for himself in DFW. Having attended UNT and studying saxophone for over 30 years. He can frequently be heard in jazz combos, big bands, latin, and rock bands. He is a well known Baritone Saxophone player, but often gigs on the other saxes.

Elizabeth Aviles

Grand Prairie, TX
Piano

Rachel Bundy

DALLAS, TX
Violin

Kathy French

Plano, TX
Piano

Aimee Bozarth

Fort Worth, TX
Piano, Piano (Musical Theatre), Synthesizer

Diego Campos

Denton, TX
Violin

Kara Solis

Dallas, TX
Piano, Piano (Classical), Piano (Musical Theatre)

Kara Solis holds master's degrees in Piano Performance and Collaborative Piano from Illinois State University, where she also taught undergraduate class piano and worked as a freelance accompanist. Prior to that, she studied Piano Performance at Sam Houston State University. She has performed solo and chamber music in the US, Hungary, Guatemala, and Honduras, and is an active collaborator, with experience in working with singers, instrumentalists, and large ensembles. She is passionate about sharing the gift of music through both performing and teaching and takes joy in continually honing her craft.

Robert Brown

Dallas, TX
Harpsichord, Organ, Percussion - Other, Piano, Synthesizer

Clint Gilbert

Irving, TX
Composing/Arranging, Piano, Transcribing

Andrew Wainwright

Irving, TX
Composing/Arranging, Piano, Transcribing

Andrew Wainwright is an award-winning composer whose music is performed internationally by orchestras, brass bands, wind bands and choirs. In 2018 he was awarded 1st place in the RWCMD Cory Band Composition Competition with his piece 'The Spirit of St. Louis', an international contest held by the world's No. 1 ranked brass band. In 2017 Andrew's composition, 'Fearless', was voted as the winner of the New York Staff Band's inaugural international composers' competition. In the same year he was commissioned to write two pieces by New York Philharmonic Brass for its annual Holiday Brass concert at David Geffen Hall, hosted by Philip Smith and featuring guest soloist Doc Severinsen. In 2014 his composition, 'The Smoke that Thunders', was one of five finalists in the Salford International Composers' Competition. Andrew first received acclaim for his compositional skills when in 1997 he came runner-up in television's Performance, The Arts Channel's Young Composer of the Year for Great Britain. Andrew's music has been commissioned, performed and recorded throughout the world by bands such as Black Dyke, Canadian Staff, Chicago Staff, Cory, Foden's, Fairey's, Grimethorpe Colliery, the International Staff, Melbourne Staff, New York Staff, Virtuosi GUS and Brass Band Aid Celebrity band; orchestras such as the Elgin Symphony; and choruses such as the Elgin Master Chorale, Halifax Choral Society, Sheffield Philharmonic Chorus, Exeter Festival Chorus and The International Staff Songsters. In addition, he has been commissioned to write solos for Brett Baker, Elmer Churampi, David Daws, David Childs, Chris Jeans, Craig Lewis, James Fountain, Les Neish, Michael Baker and Sheona White, as well as several arrangements for ITV's Britain's Got Talent star Faryl Smith, winner of television's 'The Voice' (Mexico), Yuliana Martinez, and former BBC Radio 2 Choirgirl of the Year, Lucy Rhodes. Andrew's music is published by companies including Boosey & Hawkes, Experianza, Faber, Prima Vista Musikk, Lake Music and SP&S. Andrew's music features on over 20 commercial recordings. In November 2012, a CD of his music was released by Virtuosi GUS Band, featuring Faryl Smith. Entitled Christmas Fantasia - The Music of Andrew Wainwright, it was launched on the Doyen label. His arrangements of several of Karl Jenkins' major works have garnered critical acclaim, including the hour-long The Armed Man - A Mass for Peace, which Andrew arranged for brass band, choir and organ. It has been performed by numerous groups around the world and a CD was produced of the work in May 2007, followed by a DVD by Black Dyke Band in 2010 of a live performance at Birmingham Symphony Hall. More recently, Andrew's arrangement of Jenkins' Stabat Mater was premièred by Cory Band at the European Brass Band Championships in Montreux, Switzerland and has since been performed by the band at Symphony Hall, Birmingham and broadcast on BBC Radio 2. In November 2014, Grimethorpe Colliery Band premièred Andrew's arrangement of Jenkins' Gloria at the Brass in Concert Gala Concert at The Sage Gateshead. In 2015, Andrew's composition, Illuminate, was performed at London's O2 Arena by the Chicago Staff Band as part of The Salvation Army's Boundless International Congress. In March 2012, Andrew was privileged to be a guest of the New York Staff Band for its 125th Anniversary weekend and was commissioned to write a piece for the occasion, Fanfare & Theme on Before the Throne. Andrew conducted the combined bands of the New York Staff and Future All Stars in the premiere performance. As a performer, conductor and tutor, Andrew has completed tours to Cyprus, Denmark, Jamaica, Kenya, Mexico, Norway, Portugal, Switzerland, the USA and Zambia. He has played with a number of musical groups including Brass Band Aid Celebrity Band, the Chicago Staff Band, Hendon Band and Virtuosi GUS Band, although the highlight of his playing career was performing with World and European Champions, Cory Band, at the Royal Albert Hall. Andrew features as a soloist on Kettering Citadel Band's CD That's the Spirit. Andrew has been responsible for the organisation of a number of charity concerts, in particular the acclaimed 'Brass for Africa - A Musical Spectacular' series, which raised close to £12,000 for various African projects, and Dallas Fort Worth's annual holiday concert, 'Christmas with The Salvation Army'. Andrew was the Editor of British Bandsman (2018 - 2019) and SA Bandsman (2011 – 2018), and is currently Artistic Advisor to The Illinois Brass Band and President of Dallas Brass Band. For several years he was Composer in Residence to Virtuosi GUS Band. He holds a BA Music Degree from Middlesex University, an HND in Graphic Design from the University of Bedfordshire and a Foundation Studies in Art & Design from Central Saint Martins. As a journalist, Andrew has conducted interviews with a number of high-profile musicians, including Stephen Bulla, Bruce Broughton, William Broughton, Philip Cobb, Dr. Stephen Cobb, David Daws, Charlie Green, Chris Jaudes and Bramwell Tovey. His interview with Ray Steadman-Allen also features in the composer's book 'History, Harmony and Humanity'. Andrew is also a featured composer in the book 'The Golden Pen', by Steef Klepke.

Jason Bennett

Richardson, TX
Guitar-Electric

Hector Torres

Denton , TX
Guitar-Electric

Stephanie Hicks

The Woodlands, TX
Piano

Andrew Friedrich

Georgetown, TX
Transcribing

Leland Ray Hale

LITTLE ELM, TX
Percussion - Drumset, Percussion - Mallet, Percussion - Other

Bachelor of Music Education Master of Music Certification - Texas All Levels Certificate – K-12, Lifetime 2012 – Current: Private Studio Percussion Instruction 2004 - 2012 Director of competitive/superior award winning band Director of Drumline, Drumline instructor, Marching band, Winter Line, Summer Drum Camps, Arrange music and percussion parts for competitions, Private instruction for all necessary percussion needs; Percussion ensemble, Preparation for UIL, Preparation for percussion night annual performance. Professional Experience: • Beaumont Symphony • Plano Symphony • Richardson Symphony • Irving Symphony • Various Musicals: “Ain’t Misbehavin” -“Fame” -“Bye Bye Birdie” -“Fiddler on the Roof” and others.

Priscilla Holt

Frisco, TX
Clinician - Band, Clinician - Choir, Clinician - Orchestra, Flute, Piccolo

Priscilla Ochran Holt, Ph.D. flutist, and conductor has performed and worked with some of the best in the American Musical industry: Harold Prince, Stephen Sondheim, Jonathan Tunnick, Roberta Peters, Theodore Bikel, Hershel Bernardi, June Havoc, Juliet Prowse, Richard Harris, Anson WIlliams and others. She toured in the American Musical Theater Productions of Sweeney Todd and Barnum and performed at the Valley Forge Theater in Philadelphia. Dr. Holt has spent the last seventeen years in Frisco ISD, conducting award winning orchestras and choirs. Both Seussical and Annie pit orchestras, which she rehearsed and conducted, were nominated in the best orchestra category by The Dallas Summer Musicals, 2015 and 2017, respectively. The CHS Annie Orchestra was also nominated by the Betty Lynn Buckley Awards. Dr. Holt holds performance degrees from Duquesne University and New England Conservatory and a Ph.D. from the University of Miami. Retiring June 1, 2019, Dr. Holt is available to assist in the productions of area schools; whether serving as a clinician, conductor, flutist or auxiliary personnel, she will bring expertise, enthusiasm and support for students and directors alike.

Michael McNicholas

Dallas, TX
Percussion - Drumset, Percussion - Mallet, Percussion - Other

Ellen Gay

Irving, TX
Percussion - Drumset, Percussion - Mallet, Percussion - Other

I have over 35 years of Performance experience and 22 yrs of music education experience. I hold a B.M. in Music Performance with a Percussion emphasis. I worked very hard in my undergraduate degree for the ability to play all percussion instruments. I have played in many venues such as casinos, musical theater (playing all instruments for shows), churches, The Grand Palace, etc. I have performed for groups such as opera, symphony, musicals, high schools, middle schools, choirs, bars, clubs, colleges, etc. I have performed with such people such as Dino Kartsonakis, Johnny Mathis, Joan Rivers, Don Rickles, Bobby Vinton, Ed Martino, Turtle Creek Chorale, Resounding Harmony, Womens Chorus of Dallas, Anton Shaw, Jason Huff, Marvin Matthews, Denise Lee, etc. My passion is performing to help reach people. I believe this was the gift I was given. We all have gifts we were given; sharing them is what makes the world a better place.

Kateri Lavacek

Denton, TX
Piano

Alexander Paradis

Denton, TX
Cello

Jahee (Michelle) Kong

Euless, TX
Viola, Violin

All level Music Education, UT Arlington 1998 Assistant Orchestra Director at Polk MS, CFBISD 1998-2002 Head Orchestra Director at Long MS, CFBISD 2002-2018 Head Orchestra Director at Creek Valley/Arbor Creek MS, LISD 2018-Current Member of TMEA, TMAA

Rolando Orta

DeSoto, TX
Piano

Dan Reed

Piano Technician

Barbara Lee

Royse City, TX
Piano

SHIH-YUAN CHANG

DENTON, TX
Piano

Shi-Yuan is completing her DMA in Piano Performance at UNT. She has several years' experience accompanying strings and winds.

James Allen

Dallas, TX
Composing/Arranging, Percussion - Drumset, Percussion - Mallet, Percussion - Other

Austin Allen is a freelancing percussionist and composer based out of Dallas, Texas. Austin is trained in classical percussion as well as timpani, jazz vibraphone, drum set, hand drumming, and accessory percussion. Austin recently graduated from Southern Methodist University, where he obtained his Performance Diploma in orchestral percussion. He also holds a Masters in Percussion Performance from New England Conservatory and a BM from Duquesne University. Austin has performed with many orchestras including the Fort Worth Symphony, the New World Symphony, the Las Colinas Symphony, the Lawton Philharmonic, the Mesquite Philharmonic, the Butler Symphony, the Pittsburgh Symphony Brass, and the Du Bois Symphony. He has also worked with incredible chamber groups including the NOW Ensemble and the SICPP Ensemble. Austin has had the pleasure of working under many renowned conductors including Peter Oundjian, Karina Canellakis, Hugh Wolf, Robert Spano, John Williams, Andrew Litton, and Marvin Hamlisch. Aside from his classical background, Austin Allen also plays in a variety of jazz ensembles including the Kipp Brewer Quartet and his own band "Zizzy Blue" alongside renowned singer/songwriter Anastasia Hagermann. As well as performing, Austin is a consummate composer, known primarily for composing pieces for various percussion instruments as well as chamber works featuring vibraphone. Austin has won various competitions including the Western PA Percussive Arts Society Snare Drum Competition, the Duquesne Women's Advisory Board Competition, as well as the Duquesne Orchestral Concerto competition. Austin has also been featured on NPR's radio program "From the Top" and has released a jazz fusion album on which he plays vibraphone, drums, percussion, and piano.

Suyin Chuang

Allen, TX
Piano, Violin

20 years of experience with piano accompaniment. I am an active piano accompanist in Frisco ISD.

Kevin Gunter

Dallas, TX
Piano, Piano (Musical Theatre)

John deHaas

Ocoee, FL
Piano

Ryan Ayres

Denton, TX
Composing/Arranging, Transcribing

Ryan Ayres is a composer, arranger, orchestrator, instrumentalist, and music copyist based in Denton, TX. He holds degrees from University of North Texas (BM 16 Composition and Music Theory) and the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University (MM 19 Composition).

Benjamin Brown

Denton, TX
Bass-Electric, Bass-Upright, Guitar-Classical, Guitar-Electric, Piano, Synthesizer, Tuba

Hanyuan Wang

Garland, TX
Bass-Upright, Bassoon, Cello, Clarinet, Flute, French Horn, Oboe, Piano, Trumpet, Viola, Violin

Kyle Larson

Dallas, TX
Bassoon, Contrabassoon

Alex Smith

Plano, TX
Piano Technician

Head piano technician Midwestern State University Tuner - Wideman International Piano Competetion Tuner - Carrollton, McKinney, Argyle ISD Tuner - Baylor University Tuner - several local Steinway Artists, MTA teachers, MTA festival tunings and many 1000's member of public

Jeff Crouse

Piano

Ashley Westgate

Flower Mound, TX
Percussion - Drumset, Percussion - Mallet, Percussion - Other, Piano

Michael Lawson

Lewisville, TX
Trombone

Dana Taylor

Flower Mound, TX
Piano

Michael Dill

Dallas, TX
Flute, Saxophone - Alto, Saxophone - Bari, Saxophone - Tenor, Synthesizer

Vicky Nooe

Dallas, TX
Piano, Piano (Musical Theatre)

Christopher Wolff

Dallas, TX
Piano, Piano (Musical Theatre)

Elaine Whitmire

Plano, TX
Cello

Giselle Ladenheim

Denton, TX
Clarinet

Larry McCain

Dallas, TX
Flute, Guitar-Classical, Guitar-Electric, Harpsichord, Organ, Piano, Synthesizer

I am a degreed (Bachelor of Music, Master of Music) musician---pianist, organist, keyboardist--experienced in vocal, instrumental, and choral accompanying in church, theatre, and classical musical genres.

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Tiffany Ogdon

Bloomington, IL
Piano

Eric Smith

Plano, TX
Cello

Scott Eckert

Dallas, TX
Bass-Electric, Guitar-Electric, Piano, Piano (Musical Theatre), Saxophone - Alto, Synthesizer

Andrew Balettie

Garland, TX
Clarinet, Clarinet - Bass, Flute, Piano, Saxophone - Alto, Saxophone - Bari, Saxophone - Tenor

Sung Sim

Carrollton, TX
Piano, Synthesizer

Julie Gray

Denton, TX
Trombone, Tuba

Leah Bynum

Piano

Benito Medrano

Dallas, TX
French Horn

Barbara Brown

Farmers Branch, TX
Cello, Piano, Violin

Brittany Haywood

Arlington, TX
Piano

Karim Ayala Pool

Denton, TX
Violin

Kevin Roland

Oakland, CA
Piano, Synthesizer

Victor Diaz

Dallas, TX
Harpsichord, Organ, Piano

Isaac Leaverton

Boston, MA
Organ, Piano, Piano (Musical Theatre), Synthesizer

Andrew Goins

Arlington, TX
Bass-Electric, Bass-Upright, Clinician - Orchestra

As a performer, Andrew Goins enjoys an active and diverse freelance performing schedule on both double bass and bass guitar. He plays in numerous orchestras, jazz groups, pit ensembles, and the occasional rock band. He regularly plays with the Dallas Winds, the premier professional wind ensemble in the United States, and recently recorded a CD featuring the works of renowned composer John Mackey. Andrew has accompanied Bobby McFerrin, Itzhak Perlman, and Chris Martin, among others. Andrew holds a Bachelor of Music in Music Studies from The University of Texas at Austin, where he studied double bass with Dr. David Neubert and Mr. John Fremgen. Mr. Goins has served on the faculty for summer camps at Oklahoma State University, the University of Texas at Arlington, Baylor University, and Sam Houston State University. He has many former students who have gone on to perform, teach, and create music. You can read more at https://andrewgoins.com/about/

Allyson Machado

Fort Worth, TX
Clarinet, Piano

Aaron Sutton

Dallas, TX
Bass-Electric, Guitar-Acoustic, Guitar-Classical, Guitar-Electric

My name is Aaron Sutton and I am a professional guitarist, and Dallas area native. I graduated cum laude from Berklee College of Music in Boston with my bachelors of music degree as a performance major and guitar principal. I additionally received my masters degree in contemporary music performance with a concentration in music production at Berklee Valencia's graduate program in Spain. I regularly work as a pit guitarist for musical theatre productions across DFW and I also freelance as a professional studio musician and content producer in my home recording studio. I am a fully licensed, TEA certified teacher K-12 and have experience as both a full time music educator and a private lesson instructor. I can read standard notation, chord symbols, nashville numbers, tablature and have a high level understanding of music theory and tonal harmony.

Dennis Langevin

McKinney, TX
Bass-Electric, Guitar-Electric

Alexander Gillen

Los Angeles, CA
Guitar-Electric

Jamie Allen

Dallas, TX

Jamie Allen has over 30 years of experience as a composer, conductor, performer, and music educator. He has been named "Composer of the Year" by the New Mexico Music Teachers Association and was hailed as "the most inventive young composer in the state" by The Santa Fe Reporter. Allen was a Teaching Artist and director of Children’s Choruses for the Santa Fe opera for ten years, and has taught music at every level, from primary to college. He continues to be a frequent presenter, educational consultant, and conductor for many arts organizations. He has also co-chaired the Education & Community Engagement Leadership Committee for the League of American Orchestras. As Education Director for the Dallas Symphony, Allen helps the orchestra to reach over 70,000 children and adults each year with award winning educational programs, including Youth & Family Concerts, an innovative string instruction program for minority students in Dallas, in-school & community programs, pre-concert lectures, open rehearsals, web sites, master classes and more. Allen is also professional recorder player. He directs the Dallas Recorder Society, and has played in venues throughout America and Europe.

Matthew Cautivar

The Colony, TX
Clinician - Orchestra

Kelley Rodriguez

Frisco, TX
Harpsichord, Piano, Piano (Musical Theatre), Synthesizer

Cristian Rachid Bernal Castillo

Dallas, TX
Piano

Jordan Justice

Bedford, TX
Vocalist (Classical), Vocalist (Jazz), Vocalist (Pop/Rock), Vocalist (Praise/Worship)

Hannah Abercrombie

Dallas, TX
Piano

Michael Ptacin

Dallas, TX
Percussion - Drumset, Percussion - Mallet, Percussion - Other, Programming

I teach private lessons and freelance in Dallas. My main performance area is musical theater. I play drum set and percussion and own a large inventory of acoustic and electronic instruments (drum set, marimba, vibraphone, chimes, xylo, bells, timpani, and all manner of accessories and world percussion). I am a sub/extra with Dallas Winds, and prior to moving to Dallas, performed with orchestras and choirs in North Carolina. I have graduate degrees in percussion performance from The University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

Joel Bourdier

Frisco, TX
Bass-Electric, Guitar-Classical

Stephanie De La Torre

Dallas, TX
Clarinet, Clarinet - Bass, Flute, Saxophone - Alto, Saxophone - Tenor

Noe Garcia Jacinto

Denton, TX
Guitar-Electric

Marie Rogers

Benbrook, TX
Piano

I am a retired choral director with 26 years of experience. My choirs consistently earned Sweepstakes awards and Best in Class at area Festivals. I have accompanied choirs, soloists and instrumentalists for 42 years. My performances include Honor Choir accompanist for TMEA, SWACDA and have served as staff accompanist at Southwestern Baptist Seminary where my duties included accompanying voice studios, the Master Chorale and the Children's Chorus. I was honored to play the piano for the Dallas Police Officers Memorial in 2016 at the Meyerson Symphony Center. In 2016 I was rehearsal accompanist for the Great American Choral Society in Firenze Italy under the direction of Dr. David Thye.

Chris Clark

Garland, TX
Trumpet

Mae Morton

McKinney, TX
Piano

Bachelor’s of Music in piano performance Master’s of Music in Piano Pedagogy

Kristin Spires

Burleson, TX
Piano, Piano (Musical Theatre), Synthesizer

Emanuel Smith

Dallas , TX
Piano

Katy Dennis-Bishop

Euless, TX
Vocalist (Classical), Vocalist (Pop/Rock), Vocalist (Praise/Worship)

I am a classically trained musician with 8 years experience in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Though I specialize in musical theatre and choral opportunities, I also have extensive experience with children's programming, sacred music, contemporary praise/worship, and elementary music education. My 3 octave vocal range aids in my versatility, while my comfort lies in the soprano section.

Hanhan Li

Denton, TX
Piano

Tiffany Tsay

Irving, TX
Piano, Piano (Musical Theatre)

Jennifer Ferguson

Piano

Leah Fritz

Dallas, TX
Violin

Marina Pogosyan

Dallas, TX
Organ, Piano, Piano (Musical Theatre)

Russell Mirabelli

Grand Prairie, TX
Guitar-Classical, Guitar-Electric

Terri Lucas

Waxahachie, TX
Piano

My accompanying experience is varied and extensive. Choral accompanying began in 1978 and continues presently. Vocal and instrumental accompanying began as undergrad at OBU in 1981 and continues presently. I have worked as a professional accompanist for OBU in Arkansas and DBU in Dallas for many years. I have also been working for Midlothian ISD, Waxahachie ISD and Flower Mound ISD for their UIL Solo and Ensemble contests in both vocal and band. I'm also an experience piano, voice instructor and vocal coach with Bachelor degrees in Piano performance and voice, Master degrees in Entertainment Business and Vocal Pedagogy. My experience also includes Southern Gospel music, worship team (current) and Jazz Band, and Musical Theatre (pit, keys, music director).

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Hana Do

Frisco, TX
Piano

Hana received her Masters Degree in Music Performance from the University of North Texas, where she now works as a Teacher's Assistant. As an accomplished pianist, Hana is a true asset to Trekorda.

"Hana is a wonderful performer and kept our choir engaged all evening. We would not hesitate to book her again."

Katie Lacy

Plano, TX
Piano

Katie Lopez

Denton, TX
Cello

Maristella Feustle

Denton, TX
Guitar-Acoustic, Guitar-Classical, Guitar-Electric

Paul Thompson

McKinney, TX
Clinician - Choir, Clinician - Orchestra, Composing/Arranging, Oboe, Percussion - Mallet, Percussion - Other, Piano, Piano (Classical), Vocalist (Classical)

B.S. in Music Education (voice), M.A. in Choral Conducting. Arrange, Orchestrate, and Compose for movies, television, and albums. Professional experience: published by Beckenhorst, GIA, Hope, Hinshaw, Chorister's Guild, and Alliance. Multiple recording credits in Nashville. Movie scores recorded by London Symphony and others. Owner of House of El Music.

Michael Needham

Grapevine, TX
Trombone

Michael A. Needham is the Music Director at Bowie Fine Arts Academy in Grand Prairie, Texas where he established the Bowie Choir and the Bowie Music Production Team, both of which have flourished under his direction. An accomplished tenor/bass trombonist and vocalist, he has performed for Princess and Norwegian Cruise Lines, toured with the Harry James Orchestra, and has been a member of both the Roswell and Lubbock Symphony Orchestras. As an emerging composer, he is delighted to collaborate with his wife in a variety of musical works. Mike is a proud graduate of Texas Tech University and holds membership in the Texas Music Educators Association as well as the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP).

Soyoung Cho

Denton, TX
Piano

Born in South Korea, Soyoung Cho is a talented solo pianist, collaborative pianist and experienced piano instructor in USA. She entered Sookmyung University as a first-ranked student of college and received scholarship during four academic years. As an active pianist, she performed in ‘Mendelsohn’s Concerto Concert’ and in ‘Harmony of Professors and Students’ at Sookmyung. In addition, she performed in Seoul Arts Center which is one of the best concert halls in South Korea as an honor of a first-ranked student of Sookmyung. Soyoung was the winner of ‘Wonkwang University Competition’ and ‘Kijeon University Competition’ in South Korea. She also won 3rd prizes in ‘Bu-am competition,’ and in ‘Korea-Germany Brahms Competition. After completing her bachelor's degree, she came to the United States to study with Jean-Louis Haguenauer at Indiana University Jacobs School of Music where she got her Master’s degree and was awarded a scholarship and graduate award. There she performed actively with violinists as the pianist for String Academy of Jacobs School of Music. In Korea, she studied with Soojin Park, Tong-il Han, Young-woo Lee, Soo-hee Uh, and Min-sook Cheon, and also has participated in numerous master classes with Gabriel Chodos, Françoise Thinat, Aviram Reichert, Min-kyung Kwon, Yoheved Kaplinsky, and Laurent Cabasso. In addition, she attended numerous piano festivals including ‘Tong-il Han Summer Piano Festival’ and ‘Bayerische Musikakademie at Hammelburg, Germany.’ In 2016, she began the doctoral degree program at the University of North Texas College of Music where she is studying with Adam Wodnicki.

Ekaterina (Katya) Chernaya Oh

Flower Mound, TX
Piano

Christian Holzer

The Colony, TX
Saxophone - Alto, Saxophone - Bari, Saxophone - Tenor

Mr. Holzer is honored to begin the traditions of the Lawler MS Band. This is Mr. Holzer's 15th year teaching and 12th year in FISD. He opened both Lebanon Trail HS and Stafford MS. The Stafford Honor Band was the TMEA CCC Honor Band Runner-UP in 2015. His bands have been named Mark of Excellence "National Winners" 5 times as well as ATSSB "Outstanding Performance" winners 3 times. Mr. Holzer is graduate of UNT and holds a Master in Music Education Degree from SMU. He thoroughly enjoys working with students and watching them grow as both musicians and people.

Rhea Edelman

Dallas , TX
Violin

Daniel Rodriguez

Plano, TX
Clinician - Orchestra, Viola

Sarah Brown

Dallas, TX
Piano, Piano (Musical Theatre)

Karen Blackstone

Fort Worth, TX
Piano

Kristen McKinley

Grapevine, TX
Flute, Piano, Piano (Musical Theatre), Synthesizer

Kristen is a classically-trained singer and pianist with a Bachelor of Music Education degree from Centenary College of Louisiana, and a Master of Educational Administration degree from LSU. She has experience in opera, music theater, recording studios, contemporary Christian, praise and worship, accompanying, and church music. She served for seven years on the board of directors as Audition Chair and Private Teacher Liaison for the DFW Chapter of National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS), and she is currently their webmaster. She is also a member of Mid-Cities Music Teachers Association (MCMTA) as the Publication Contest chairman and on the local scholarship committee, and Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA). She has taught in public schools and as a private teacher for 27 years. She is also a private voice teacher for the Carroll ISD Choir Program. She has accompanied all levels of choirs for UIL Concert contests, UIL State and local Solo and Ensemble Contests (choir and band), and accompanied middle school and high school choir concerts. She is an excellent sight-reader. She is very experienced in music theater, and has played in many pit orchestras.

Jaime Zolfaghari

dallas, TX
Percussion - Drumset, Percussion - Mallet, Percussion - Other

Mr. Jaime Zolfaghari is an exceptional musician living in Dallas, TX. He holds music degrees from Onondaga Community College, where he won their annual music competition in 2009 performing on marimba, and from Southern Methodist University, which has led him to enjoy nearly a decade of professional drum set work in D/FW’s vibrant theatre community. Mr. Zolfaghari studied with several distinguished professors and musicians, notably Dr. Robert Bridge and Kalman Cherry, and has performed in a wide variety of bands and ensembles, including OCC’s West African Ensemble, SMU’s Meadows Symphony Orchestra, LHPres Contemporary Band, and many others. In addition to his well-rounded skills as a freelance percussionist and experiences as a private teacher, Jaime is also a singer-songwriter, occasionally recording at his home and performing live at local open mics.

Shelby Nord

Waxahachie , TX
Piano

Trekorda Musician- Other

Piano

Xiaoyan Wang

Rowlett, TX
Piano

After obtaining my DMA in Piano Performance from the University of Alabama, I moved to the Dallas area and began private studio instruction. My other degrees include: BA in Musicology (Shenyang Conservatory of Music), MM in Piano Performance (West Texas A&M University), and MM in Piano Pedagogy (Texas Tech University). Many of my students have been accepeted into piano departments by reputable insititutions. Over the past four years, I have had the opportunity to perfom as an accompanist for the Plano and Garland school districts. I have collaborated with choral, band, and theatre departments at numerous schools in these districts, primarily playing advanced literature with higher achieving students.

Jay Majernik

Dallas, TX
Percussion - Drumset, Percussion - Mallet, Percussion - Other

Larry Miller

Richland Hills, TX
Piano, Synthesizer

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