Shout out to a great tuba player, meet Colin! Colin is into his second semester at Oakland University, and he's double majoring in performance and music education! We've had the pleasure of getting to know Colin during the time he's studied and worked with us here at Central Music. Have an awesome second semester, Colin! #iplayhere
Meet Tim!
Meet Tim, one of our new Central Music teammates! Tim began his musical exploration in 4th grade when he chose to play the cornet. To say music has provided an abundance of experiences for Tim is an understatement. Growing up in Metro Detroit, he played in school band at every level. During these years, he transitioned to the french horn and it became his principal instrument. After a semester at University of Michigan, Tim joined the Army. He was on active duty for three years, and then joined the Reserves. Tim remained in the service and was a member of various U.S. Military Bands for almost 30 years, performing on french horn, trumpet, tuba, bass guitar, and drums.
While in the service, Tim received his bachelors and masters degree and began teaching school band. He taught both in Louisiana, and Hamtramck, Michigan. Now retired from both the Army Reserves and teaching, we're thrilled to have Tim as a part of the Central Music family!
Meet Ashley!
Meet Ashley! Ashley began playing the clarinet in 5th grade, and it's taken her on many adventures. Playing on through into high school at Warren Mott, Ashley is in the wind ensemble, marching band, and even plays the alto sax in jazz band. Music has given her amazing experiences. She and her band traveled to Europe and played in Germany, Poland, and Belgium! Ashley has been studying at A&G with Alayne Rever for three years. Hearing about the many opportunities playing music has given her is our favorite.
Meet Madisyn!
Meet Madisyn! Madisyn has been playing the clarinet since 5th grade. She takes part in Lamphere HIgh School's concert, symphonic, pit orchestra, marching band, and even plays the alto saxophone in the jazz band! She's in the District 16 Honors Band, and in Eastern Michigan's Honors Band. We've had the pleasure of seeing how much music has become a part of Madisyn's life through the years. Even with all she's accomplished, we know there's much more to come!
Meet Franklin!
Meet Franklin! Franklin's musical start began on the clarinet, and since then he's added playing the bass clarinet, contra bass clarinet, and tenor sax to his school band repertoire! He also plays the guitar and piano. Franklin's life is filled with music, aside from playing instruments, he takes part in musical theatre. We love seeing how much music means to him!