Halie is a graduate of Bowling Green State University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Flute Performance. During her time at BGSU, she performed with the Philharmonia, Wind Symphony, and several chamber ensembles, developing a passion for both performance and collaboration. With more than four years of experience teaching flute and piccolo, Halie enjoys helping students build their skills, confidence, and love of music while supporting them in reaching their individual goals.

Tommy Starr earned a Bachelor of Music in Composition with Honors from Youngstown State University (2018) and is trained in classical percussion and jazz studies. He works with percussion students to develop both technical skill and musical expression, with an emphasis on physical technique, sound production, and aural training to support lifelong musicianship. In composition, Tommy helps students discover their individual voice and develop ideas into complete works. Through one-on-one instruction, he guides students in shaping concepts into fully realized pieces while encouraging creativity and artistic growth.

Mary-Marie studied at Valparaiso University and graduated from The American Conservatory of Music in Chicago, where she majored in pipe organ. She has continued her musical work through directing, teaching, and pursuing jazz studies while in California at the community college level, followed by intensive masterclasses and studies at the California Jazz Conservatory in Berkeley.

Stan Willis is a classically trained singer and educator with a Bachelor of Music in Opera Performance and a Bachelor of Music Education from the Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) at the University of Cincinnati, as well as a Master’s degree in Administration from Ashland University. He taught choral music, general music, and band in grades K–12 for 37 years, including 27 years at Triway High School. Stan has also served as an Ohio Music Education Association adjudicator for solo and ensemble as well as large group contests for 25 years.

Randy Kaserman has been teaching instrumental music for 29 years, including 3 years as Band Director at Canton Central Catholic and the past 26 years as Band Director of Dalton Local Schools. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education from Mount Union College and has dedicated his career to teaching brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments to students in grades 5–12.