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Kathy Briggs has been teaching in public and private schools since 1998. She started her teaching career in public schools in rural Minnesota, where she taught elementary music and high school…
Dan Davey is the Director of Jazz Studies and tenured Music Instructor at Mt. Hood Community College in Gresham, Oregon where he directs all jazz ensembles and teaches core music courses.…
Dave SimeState Band & Orchestra Contest ChairRetiredRedmond, OregonClick here to contact Dave Dave Sime has been involved with high school bands in Oregon for 44 years. He retired in the…
Stewart Schlazer attended Florida State University earning a Bachelor of Music in Music Composition and a Bachelor of Music Education graduating summa cum laude in 2008. Stewart earned his Master’s…
Andrew Bergh is in his fifth year as the Choir Director at Tualatin High School in the Tigard-Tualatin School District. His directing responsibilities include four choirs and being the on-stage…
Ellie Auvinen (she/her) is a third-year choral music education major at the University of Oregon. She is the current President of the university’s CNAfME Chapter, the previous Vice President and…
Mari Schay is the Program Coordinator and Assistant Professor of Music Education at Portland State University. She is passionate about preparing future teachers to enter the PK-12 music classroom with…
Jessika Smith is an award-winning jazz composer, saxophonist, and music educator. She teaches at Parkrose Middle School and High School in Portland, and she directs the Jessika Smith Big Band.…
Jason Rodgers is a veteran educator with 26 years of teaching experience, including 25 years leading middle school band and choir in Woodburn, Oregon. When the pandemic disrupted traditional music…
