Woodwind Teachers

Connie Beach
Flute, Piano

Bachelor of Music, University of Memphis
Master of Music, University of Memphis

Professional Memberships – Music Teachers National Association, Mid South Flute Society (founding member), Charlotte Flute Association, National Federation of Music Clubs

With over 35 years of teaching experience, Connie is well-qualified to teach students of all ages and levels of advancement. In addition to being a fine teacher, Connie is also an active performer, with extensive experience performing in solo, chamber, theater, orchestral, and jazz/pop venues.

Before coming to Charlotte in 2001, she performed and taught in Memphis, Tennessee, having performed live and in the studio with Isaac Hayes, Ray Charles, Rod Stewart, and numerous area church and free-lance orchestras, and with the chamber groups Pyramid Winds, Trio Classique and the Lorelei Duo. Connie was a featured soloist with the Germantown Symphony, performing the Nielsen Concerto and the Mozart Concerto for Flute and Harp with Carrol McLaughlin. In Memphis , she was co-founder and past president of the Memphis Flute Society and past president of the Germantown Collierville Area Piano Teachers Association.

Here in Charlotte , Connie serves as associate director of the Charlotte Flute Choir, Junior Flute Choir, and is actively performing in numerous other local chamber groups, as well as New Age/Jazz groups.


Heather Brunner
Oboe, Piano, Voice 

Bachelor of Music, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Master of Music, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Professional Memberships:
Music Teachers National Association, Charlotte Piano Teachers Forum, National Federation of Music Clubs

Heather’s BM and MM in Piano Pedagogy prepared her to teach students of all levels, from beginners to advanced, and all ages.
She has experience teaching both private and group piano, and was one of the first instructors of the Piano Wizard Academy program.

Whether teaching piano, voice or oboe, Heather works diligently to find the best method that is the right fit for each student.

Testimonial:
“Heather was quick to strike a nice balance between discipline and fun, and my children have responded well.  They've learned quite a bit in our months with Heather, and we've seen (and heard) a steady improvement in their practicing.  She's also given them opportunities to learn about different composers and their musical accomplishments, which has helped my kids in their school music class.” Heather Brody, parent


Leah Moss-Parham 
Oboe, English Horn

Bachelor of Music, Oboe Performance, Peabody Conservatory of the John Hopkins University, Interlochen, Pennsylvania Governor’s School for the Arts.

Leah has served as faculty member teaching at music schools such as the Maryland Conservatory of Music, the Musician’s Institute of Baltimore, and Pennsylvania Academy of Music. She is a founding member of the Quintaero wind quintet and Arioso Duo and Trio. She has played with the Maryland Symphony, Mid-Atlantic Symphony, and Harrisburg Opera Orchestra. Leah is currently playing with the Charlotte Concert Band and the Magnolia Trio.
 


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