Dr. Fagner Magrinelli Rocha
Fredericksburg Summer Music Institute
Artistic Director & Conductor
Dr. Fagner Magrinelli Rocha is Associate Professor of Music and Director of Orchestral Activities at Angelo State University, where he teaches violin and viola and leads the ASU Symphony Orchestra. He also serves as Music Director of the Big Spring Symphony and the Concho Valley Youth Orchestra, concertmaster for both the San Angelo Symphony and Ballet San Angelo Orchestras, and
Music Curator for the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts. Previously, Dr. Rocha served as Assistant Professor of Violin at the Universidade Federal de Alagoas in Brazil.
An active conductor, violinist, and clinician, Dr. Rocha has appeared in concerts and festivals throughout North and South America and Europe. As a violinist, he performs extensively as a soloist and chamber musician, while his conducting work spans professional, university, and youth ensembles. Deeply committed to music education, he is a frequent guest conductor for Honors, All-Region, and Youth Orchestras and maintains a strong presence in Texas public schools.
Dr. Rocha’s creative output includes original compositions, arrangements, and commercial music projects. Recent highlights include composing and recording original music for Angelo State University’s Centennial Capital Campaign, Leading the Charge, and his work on the feature film Texas Rhapsody, in which he appears as conductor, actor, and violinist. The film is scheduled for release on Amazon Prime in 2026.
Dr. Rocha holds a Bachelor of Music in Violin performance from the Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (Porto Alegre, Brazil) and a Master of Music and Doctor of Musical Arts degrees in Violin Performance from Texas Tech University. He studied conducting with Dr. David Becker at Texas Tech University.
During the summer, he teaches at the Angelo State Music Camp and the Fredericksburg Summer Music Institute. He resides in San Angelo, Texas, with his wife, Emilee, and their daughters, Olivia and Emma. Outside of music, he enjoys reading, home projects, and spending time with his family, including their cat.
Theresa Britt
Fredericksburg Summer Music Institute
Festival Director
Theresa Britt is a violinist, educator, and arts administrator based in the Texas Hill Country. She holds an M.M. from Texas Tech University and has performed with orchestras throughout Texas, including the Symphony of the Hills, San Angelo Symphony, Mid-Texas Symphony, and Midland-Odessa Symphony and Chorale. Her chamber music experience includes performances with her Las Colinas String Quartet and various ensembles for concerts and special events.
As Director of the Fredericksburg Community Orchestras, Theresa builds and sustains classical music programming in the Hill Country region. She also maintains an active private teaching studio and has expanded her artistry to include Western Swing and Jazz performance, arranging, and composition, with international performances in Switzerland, Germany, and Austria.
A native of Amarillo, Texas, Theresa is committed to sharing the transformative power of music with students and audiences through performance, education, and arts leadership.
Fiona Shea
Violin Soloist & Artist Faculty
Praised for her verve and sincerity, violinist Fiona Shea enjoys regularly performing as a soloist and chamber musician with an interest in both traditional and newer music. She has appeared as concerto soloist with numerous orchestras in Texas as well as with the Pacific Symphony, Aspen Chamber Symphony, and as part of Colburn’s 2024 Gala, conducted by Maestro James Conlon. Most recently, she was awarded the Grand Prize in the 2025 Young Texas Artist Competition as well as a grant from Rice University’s Sviatoslav Richter Fund for Music Outreach for her project designed to engage younger audiences through contemporary chamber music.
Originally from Lubbock, TX, she completed her Bachelor and Master of Music degrees at the Colburn Conservatory in Los Angeles, CA, and is currently pursuing a Doctorate of Music degree at Rice University, where she studies with Professor Kathleen Winkler. In her spare time, she enjoys reading and spending time with family and friends.
Dr. Jennifer Clark
Viola Artist Faculty
Jennifer Cahill Clark is adjunct professor of viola, violin, and strings at Schreiner University. Her viola performance degrees are from the University of the North Texas and Texas Christian University. Jennifer is principal viola of the Corpus Christi Symphony Orchestra and Kerrville’s own Symphony of the Hills. Her past orchestra experience includes the Richardson Symphony Orchestra, the Irving Orchestra, the Plano Chamber Orchestra, and others. She was principal and assistant principal in the East Texas Symphony, the Laredo Philharmonic, and the Victoria Symphony Orchestra, and subbed in the San Antonio Symphony and the Ft. Worth Symphony Orchestras.
Jennifer received her PhD in Music Education from UNT where she studied with and was Viola Assistant to Dr. Susan Dubois. She researched the relationship between musical self-efficacy and string student success under Dr. Debbie Rohwer. She is published in the International Journal of Music Education and the American String Teacher’s Association’s String Research Journal. Jennifer has also recently joined Kerrville ISD as the orchestra director at Tivy High School. Jennifer and her family have moved to Kerrville and love the hill country.
Chamber music has also been an important part of Jennifer’s career and still is, including recitals in Laredo and Nuevo Laredo, Austin, Denton, Vermont, and Colorado. In Corpus Christi, and as part of the Corpus Christi Chamber Music Society Series, Jennifer has performed with other principal players of the CCSO, including Concertmaster Dr. Elisabeth Adkins, Texas Christian University Professor of Violin and former Assoc. Concertmaster of the National Symphony. In addition to working with Dr. Dubois, Jennifer has studied with Dr. George Papich, Joni Baczewski, and Tom Demer, and had master classes or coaching sessions with Karen Tuttle, Heidi Castleman, Glen Dicterow, Karen Dreyfus, and Virginia Baron. She has attended music festivals in Vermont and Colorado, including the Manchester and Killington Music Festivals.
Dr. Daria Miskiewicz
Cello Artist Faculty
Dr. Daria Miskiewicz is an accomplished cellist and educator currently serving as Assistant Professor of Low Strings at Angelo State University where she teaches cello and double bass. With nine years of experience in music education, she has built a career marked by artistic excellence, pedagogical dedication, and a commitment to fostering the next generation of musicians. Known for her dynamic performances and individualized teaching approach, Dr. Miskiewicz brings both passion and precision to the concert stage and the classroom.
Her musical training includes advanced study with Prof. Jeffrey Lastrapes at Texas Tech University, where she also served as a graduate part-time instructor. While at Texas Tech, she expanded her expertise by studying double bass with Dr. Mark Morton, mastering both French and German bow techniques. She was also a member of the TTU Bass Studio. She is an active orchestral musician, performing as a member of the Lubbock Symphony where she performed with various soloists such as Yo-Yo Ma, Maja Bogdanowic, and Amit Peled.
She has served as principal cellist with the San Angelo Symphony and the West Texas Symphony, and has performed in section cello positions with the Amarillo Symphony, Tulsa Signature Symphony, and Southwest Symphony. Dr. Miskiewicz is also the newest member of the Aurora Trio, which will allow her to continue to perform in chamber music settings.
Dr. Miskiewicz has earned 1st Prize at the Women’s Club Competition in Oklahoma City, 2nd Place at the National Bach Competition in Poland, and 2nd Place at the National Chamber Music Competition in Poland. Her scholarly and creative contributions include creating a performance edition of Paul Hindemith’s Sonata for Solo Cello, Opus 25, No. 3, reflecting her meticulous attention to musical analysis and historical accuracy. Dr. Miskiewicz enjoys performing pieces composed by contemporary composers. She collaborated with Texas Tech School of Music faculty on Shifting Direction, a critically acclaimed contemporary album featuring works by all women composers, which received five-star reviews from critics Colin Clarke and Huntley Dent. In 2022, she also appeared as a soloist on a piece called Jackie’s Song, by Michael Daugherty with the TTU Contemporary Music Ensemble.
Whether performing on stage, leading a rehearsal, or mentoring an aspiring musician, Dr. Miskiewicz continues to shape the musical landscape of West Texas and beyond through her artistry, scholarship, and commitment to excellence.
Dr. Mark Morton
Bass Artist Faculty
Dr. Mark Morton is one of a very few bassists in the United States who can accurately claim equal measure of experience as a principal in a major symphony orchestra, an internationally recognized double bass soloist, and a leading, innovative pedagogue. Additionally, Dr. Morton plays and teaches both the French and German bows, and is an accomplished pianist—often accompanying his students in lessons and recitals.
Morton has played under the direction of many conductors including Leonard Bernstein, Lorin Maazel, Alexander Schneider, Hans Graf, Gunther Herbig, Vladimir Spivakov, Maxim Shostakovich, Gunther Schuller, Nicholas McGegan, Marvin Hamlisch, John Williams, Henry Mancini, and Mitch Miller. Dr. Morton has twice appeared as the guest principal bass of the National Arts Centre Orchestra in Ottawa, Canada, with Pinchas Zuckerman as Music Director. He has performed in Alice Tully and Avery Fisher Halls in Lincoln Center, the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., the Musikverein in Vienna, La Scala in Milan, and has appeared in Carnegie Hall, New York City over 30 times.
Morton has performed on stage with many pop artists including Dizzy Gillespie, Dave Brubeck, James Taylor, The Beach Boys (twice), Brian Wilson, Three Dog Night, Doc Severinsen, The Eagles, Jose Feliciano, Marilyn McCoo, Peter, Paul & Mary, Luciano Pavarotti (twice), Judy Collins (twice), The Smothers Brothers, Mariachi Cobre, Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder, Asleep at the Wheel, Boyz II Men, and many others.
Additionally, Mark Morton is an accomplished pianist, having appeared as piano concerto soloist with several orchestras, including the Houston Symphony Orchestra. His recent release on Albany Records, Bottesini Greatest Hits, features Morton accompanying himself on piano, for which American Record Review says, “Mark Morton is a fine player on both instruments, and the music is lovely…” Fanfare commented, “His intonation is fine, and he certainly handles the bravura passages well.”
Dr. Mezraq Ramli
Oboe Artist Faculty
Dr. Mezraq Ramli serves as Assistant Professor of Double Reeds at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. On top of teaching applied oboe and bassoon, he teaches chamber music, double reed methods, sight singing and ear training. Prior to relocating to the Valley, Dr. Ramli served on the faculties of Northwestern Michigan College, Saginaw Valley State University and Lubbock Christian University. He has presented masterclasses at Texas Tech University, Eastern New Mexico University, New Mexico State University, The University of Texas at El Paso, Western Michigan University, Central Michigan University, University of Florida, University of Southern Mississippi, Miami University and Puebla Conservatory.
Dr. Ramli maintains an active and diverse career as a chamber and orchestral musician, recitalist, and arts administrator. He performs as Principal Oboe with the South Asian Symphony Orchestra in India, Symphony Orchestra of Sri Lanka, Valley Symphony Orchestra, the Texas Chamber Winds and as Second Oboe with the Classical Music Festival in Eisenstadt, Austria. He has also performed with the Grand Rapids Symphony Orchestra, Traverse City Philharmonic, Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra, Lubbock Symphony Orchestra, Middletown Symphony Orchestra, Holland Symphony Orchestra and Baroque on Beaver Music Festival. Dr. Ramli has concertized throughout South and South East Asia, Japan, Brazil, the Netherlands, Germany, Finland, Belgium, Mexico and the U.S.A.
Dr. Ramli earned his degrees from Texas Tech University (DMA), Miami University (MM) and Grand Valley State University (BM) where he studied oboe with Amy Anderson, Andrea Ridilla, and Dr. Marlen Vavriková, respectively. His principal bassoon teachers include Richard Meek and John Clapp. Dr. Ramli deems his teachers: Andrea Ridilla, Barry Martin, Dr. Lindabeth Binkley, Lynn Hansen, Damrih Banawitayakit and Elizabeth Tomorsky Knott to be his most influential artistic influences and mentors.
Dr. Ramli is an F. Lorée – Paris Performing Artist and is proud to serve on faculty at the Fredericksburg Summer Music Institute.
Dr. Daniel Pardo
Flute Artist Faculty
Daniel Pardo is an award-winning flutist, producer, and educator whose work bridges classical tradition with contemporary and Latin-influenced expression. A Yamaha Performing Artist and Texas Touring Artist, he has appeared as soloist and collaborator across the United States and internationally, performing with orchestras, chamber ensembles, and leading artists from the jazz and classical worlds.
Praised for his expressive tone and stylistic versatility, Pardo is the recipient of the Beethoven International Competition UK Innovation Award and multiple Global Music Awards. His recent album Ese Momento explores the intersection of orchestral writing, jazz harmony, and Latin American song, earning critical acclaim for its lyrical depth and refined musicianship.
Pardo serves on the faculty of Prairie View A&M University, where he is Associate Professor of Flute and Interim Department Head of Music and Theatre. For more information, please visit www.danielpardo.com
Dr. Vanguel Tangarov
Clarinet Artist Faculty
Dr. Vanguel Tangarov is an Associate Professor of Clarinet at Texas State University and the Artistic Director and Founder of the annual international clarinet event, the Texas State Clarinet Fiesta. Tangarov also holds the position of Principal Clarinetist with the Austin Opera, Mid-Texas Symphony, and Victoria Symphony Orchestras. Prior to his current roles, Tangarov served as the Principal Clarinetist of the Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra in Bulgaria (1993-1998), the Academia Chigiana Symphony Orchestra in Italy (1993-1997), the Jeunesses Musicales World Symphony Orchestra in Germany (1993-1994), and the Monterrey Symphony Orchestra (OSUANL) in Mexico (1998-2004). He has distinguished himself as a soloist, performing with orchestras such as the Györ Symphony in Hungary, the Mid-Texas Symphony and the Southeastern Philharmonic, Victoria Bach Festival Orchestra, and the Symphony of the Hills in the USA, the Plovdiv Philharmonic, the Rousse Philharmonic, the Varna Philharmonic, and the Sofia Philharmonic in Bulgaria, as well as the Constanta Philharmonic in Romania, the Monterrey Symphony (OSUANL), and Monterrey Chamber Orchestra in Mexico.
His repertoire includes works by composers such as Mozart, Danzi, Cimarosa, Weber, Copland, Jean Françaix, Giampieri, Bernstein, Pipkov, and Artie Shaw. Tangarov’s illustrious career has taken him to over 20 countries across four continents, earning him acclaim from critics and audiences alike. He is equally renowned as a soloist, recitalist, and chamber musician and has graced prestigious venues worldwide, including the Berliner Philharmoniker Hall (Berlin), Gewandhaus (Leipzig), Schauspielhaus (Berlin), Concertgebouw (Amsterdam), Oslo Konserthaus (Norway), Cadogan Hall (London), Symphony Hall Birmingham (UK), Sheldonian Theater, Oxford (UK), Boston Symphony Hall (USA), Bulgaria Hall (Sofia), and Zaragoza Hall (Spain), among others.
Tangarov’s journey in music began with studies under the guidance of Dimitar Boyanov at the Dobrin Petkov Music High School for gifted students in his native country. He continued his education at the National Academy of Music “Prof. Pancho Vladigerov” in Sofia, Bulgaria, where he earned his Bachelor of Music and Master of Music degrees in clarinet performance, studying under the tutelage of the renowned pedagogue and concert artist, Petko Radev, a former Principal Clarinetist of Teatro Alla Scala in Milan, Italy. Tangarov further honed his skills by completing his Doctor of Musical Arts degree at The University of Texas at Austin, under the mentorship of Richard MacDowell. He also received instruction from esteemed musicians like Aurelian Octav Popa in Romania and Gerald Pahinger, the Principal Clarinetist of the Vienna Symphony.
Vanguel Tangarov proudly represents Buffet Crampon & Vandoren as a Performing Artist and Clinician, exclusively performing with Buffet Crampon, Paris clarinets and Vandoren Paris products.
Dr. Sarah Wildey-Richmond
Bassoon Artist Faculty
Dr. Sarah Wildey-Richmond is a sought-after performer and educator, teaching bassoon and music history and literature at the University of Texas at San Antonio. She formerly taught bassoon at Texas Lutheran University, bassoon and woodwind methods at Texas A&M University, Kingsville, and music appreciation at West Texas A&M University. Additionally, she maintains a private bassoon studio in San Antonio, Texas.
An avid orchestral musician, Sarah holds the contrabassoon chair with the Amarillo Symphony, a position she has held since 2013, and performs regularly with other orchestral groups throughout Texas, including the Kingsville Symphony, the Mid-Texas Symphony and Symphony Viva. Past engagements include the Indianapolis Symphony, Bloomington Camerata, Carmel Symphony, Columbus Philharmonic Des Moines Symphony, Waterloo-Cedar Falls Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra Iowa, Lubbock Symphony, Roswell Symphony, Midland-Odessa Symphony, Victoria Symphony, the San Antonio Symphony, and the Corpus Christi Symphony.
Sarah most recently became a member of San Antonio’s Sonido Borocco, an early music ensemble where she performs on baroque and classical bassoon, as well as dulcian. As a chamber musician, Sarah is the principal bassoonist of The American Prize-winning group SA Harmonie and is active in chamber music with her colleagues.
Within Texas, Sarah is active in the Texas Music Educators Association, performing at the 2024 Texas Band Masters Association Clinic/Convention as part of a lecture recital on the benefits of chamber music in secondary education, coached the 2025 TMEA Symphonic band All-State bassoonists, and was the etude selector for the 2025-2026 TEMA All-State bassoon etudes. She has taught masterclasses across the state and enjoys working with band directors to strengthen basic knowledge of the bassoon, empowering band directors to have stronger, more successful bassoonists within their programs.
Dr. Guglielmo Manfredi
Horn Artistic Faculty
Dr. Manfredi joined the West Texas A&M School of Music in 2009. Originally from Genova Italy, he received a B.M. in Horn Performance from West Texas A&M University in 2004, an M.M. in Horn Performance from the University of Miami in 2006 and a D.M.A. in Horn Performance and Conducting from the University of Miami in 2011. His primary teachers include Jerry Peel, Vladimiro Cainero, Adriano Orlandi, JD Shaw and Ron Lemon.
Dr. Manfredi teaches applied horn lessons, instrumental conducting and conducts the horn and brass choirs.
Dr. Manfredi is the principal horn with the Amarillo Symphony Orchestra and Amarillo Opera. Dr. Manfredi has performed at Carnegie Hall with the Frost Wind Ensemble, the Carlo Felice Opera in Genova Italy, New World Symphony, the Genova Sinfonietta, the Miami Pops and Pink Martini. Dr. Manfredi is a Wes Hatch Horns Artist.
In his spare time Dr. Manfredi is an avid cyclist, tennis, Tae Kwon Do and is finishing up his private pilot’s license. He enjoys long hikes and tries to be as active as he can.
Dr. Mary Thornton
Trumpet Artist Faculty
Dr. Mary Thornton, Regents Professor and Chair of the Department of Music at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi joined the faculty in the Fall of 2005 having previously taught at Del Mar College in Corpus Christi, TX, and St. Norbert College in De Pere, WI. She holds degrees from the Shepherd School of Music at Rice University, the Cleveland Institute of Music, the University of Wisconsin at Madison, and she did additional studies in performance at the Aspen Music Festival, and the AIMS Festival in Graz, Austria. Active as an orchestral musician, Dr. Thornton holds positions with the Corpus Christi Symphony, the Mid-Texas Symphony, and the Victoria Symphony.
As an educator, Dr. Thornton has presented lectures and recital performances at the Texas Music Educator Association convention, the International Trumpet Guild Conference, many high schools and universities, and has served on the faculty of numerous summer music programs including the Music for All Summer Symposium, the Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp, the UW-Green Bay Summer Music Clinic, and the UW-Madison Summer Music Clinic.
Active as a chamber musician, Dr. Thornton was a member of Quantum Brass, participants in Chamber Music America’s Rural Residency Program funded by the National Endowment for the Arts. As co-founder and trumpeter with the Corpus Christi Brass Quintet and the innovative trio Drumpetello, Mary has a busy chamber music calendar.
Mary Thornton is a Yamaha Performing Artist and Clinician.
Dr. JD Handshoe
Trombone Artist Faculty
Dr. JD Handshoe joined the faculty of Angelo State University in 2022 as assistant professor of low brass, having previously served on the faculties of Kennesaw State University, Berry College, Dalton State College, and Georgia Highlands College.
JD was awarded a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in trombone performance from the University of Kentucky, as well as a Master of Music degree in trombone performance and a Bachelor of Music Education degree with euphonium as his primary instrument, both from Morehead State University. His primary teachers were Dr. Stacy Baker on euphonium and tuba, as well as Dr. Jeanie Lee, Dr. Nathan Dishman, Dr. William Mann, and Bradley Kerns on trombone.
Highlights of JD’s performances include appearances with the Columbus (GA) Symphony Orchestra, the Cave Run Symphony Orchestra, the Georgia Brass Band, the Lexington Brass Band, Saxton’s Cornet Band, the Owensboro Symphony Orchestra 2nd Street Jazz Band, the DiMartino-Osland Jazz Orchestra, the Kentucky Jazz Repertory Orchestra, two seasons with the Lexington Theatre Company, the Emmy-award winning “A Grand Night for Singing!” orchestra, and the national tour of “A Christmas Story: The Musical”, as well as invited performances at the International Trombone Festival, the International Tuba/Euphonium Conference, the American Trombone Workshop, the National Trumpet Competition, the American Bandmasters Association Convention, the Jazz Education Network’s annual conference, and the Kentucky Music Educators Association conference.
JD is an Edwards Trombones performing artist and plays an Edwards B502-I bass trombone and a Getzen 3047AFR tenor trombone. JD plays on Griego Hecht mouthpieces.
In his spare time, JD enjoys photography, listening to metal, watching horror movies, playing video games, and spending time at home with his wife, Susannah, their two dogs, Victor and Julie, and their cat Harley.
Dr. Arturo Galvan
Tuba Artist Faculty
Arturo Galvan currently serves as Professor of Tuba and Euphonium at the University of Texas at El Paso. He is also the Principal Tuba of the Lubbock Symphony Orchestra and formerly held the same position with the West Texas Symphony Orchestra and Big Spring Symphony Orchestra. In addition, he has performed as a substitute tubist with the Albany Symphony Orchestra and the LaGrange Symphony Orchestra.
Alongside his orchestral experience, Arturo is an active chamber musician. He performs with the sAge Low Brass Quartet and previously with the Lone Star Brass Quintet, ensembles that have appeared throughout Texas and at major events including the Texas Music Educators Association Convention.
Galvan has earned recognition in several prestigious competitions, including the Georgia MTNA Young Artist Competition, the Southern Division MTNA Solo Competition, and the International Leonard Falcone Euphonium and Tuba Festival.
He holds a Bachelor of Music in Music Education from Texas A&M University at Corpus Christi a Master of Music in Tuba Performance from Columbus State University and a Doctor of Musical Arts Degree from the University of Georgia. His primary mentors include Dr. Dan Sipes, Dr. Alex Avila, and Dr. Matthew Shipes.
Dr. Eun Mi Lee
Festival Collaborative Pianist
Eun Mi Lee is a collaborative pianist and faculty performer currently serving as a full-time Staff Pianist at Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas. She holds a Doctor of Music in Collaborative Piano from Florida State University and brings extensive experience working with undergraduate and graduate music students in high-level academic and performance settings.
Dr. Lee maintains an active dual role as both accompanist and faculty performer. She has collaborated in over two hundred recitals and concerts with vocalists, instrumentalists, and ensembles, performing repertoire that spans art song, chamber music, contemporary works, and sacred music. Her recent appearances include faculty and chamber music concerts at Angelo State University and performances with Trio Aurora.
As an educator and coach, Dr. Lee works closely with collegiate musicians on ensemble communication, score study, stylistic awareness, and professional rehearsal techniques. She is passionate about supporting students not only as a reliable collaborative partner at the piano, but also as a faculty artist who models musical leadership, flexibility, and thoughtful musicianship. She values summer music camps as immersive environments where emerging artists refine their performance skills, deepen collaboration, and grow into confident professional musicians.
Hunter Mabery
Festival Collaborative Pianist
Hunter Mabery completed his Master of Music Performance in Piano Accompaniment degree at Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London. He earned a Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance at Henderson State University. In 2012, he made his orchestral debut with the Texarkana Symphony Orchestra as the winner of the annual Young Artist Concerto Competition.
In 2012, 2013, and 2015, Hunter was a winner of the President’s Concerto Competition at Henderson State University performing with members of the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra. In March 2017, Hunter received the Accompanist Prize at the Courtney Kenny Award Competition in Kent, England. He has performed chamber music recitals throughout the US, UK, and Europe. Hunter has participated in music festivals including the American Institute of Musical Studies (AIMS) in Graz, Austria, the International Music Festival Saarburger Serenaden in Saarburg, Germany, Musiktheater Bavaria, and OperaMaya in Cancún, Mexico. He has worked on several shows including The Nutcracker, Musical Theatre Showcase at Interlochen Arts Camp, Cinderella, Pearl, Carrie: The Musical, and Cabaret.
Most recently, Hunter made his Broadway National Tour debut performing in the pit of ‘How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical’. Outside of music, Hunter enjoys knitting, reading, and sewing.
Dr. Lisa Rogers
Percussion Artist Faculty
Dr. Lisa Rogers is Associate Director for Applied Studies and Faculty Affairs, Professor of Percussion Studies, and Director of the Percussion Program at Texas Tech University, where she teaches applied studies as well as directs ensembles such as the Texas Tech Steel Drum Band “Apocalypso Now.” She attended Texas State University and Texas Tech University for her undergraduate and graduate studies. Rogers received a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Percussion Performance from the University of Oklahoma. She is a Past President of the Percussive Arts Society and Executive Director of the National Conference on Percussion Pedagogy. Rogers also serves as Associate Research Editor for the Percussive Arts Society’s journal Percussive Notes.
As an advocate of new literature for the vibraphone, she released a recording of solo works entitled Paint Me a Sky and has commissioned works including Concerto for Vibraphone by Nathan Daughtrey. Recent celebrated vibraphone performances include featured appearances alongside Branford Marsalis and the Corpus Christi (TX) Symphony Orchestra and Plano (TX) Symphony Orchestra on John Williams’s Escapades for Alto Saxophone and Orchestra. Rogers served as Principal Percussionist with the Lubbock Symphony Orchestra for twenty-five years as well as Principal Timpanist with the West Texas Symphony Orchestra for several seasons and currently serves as Principal Timpanist with the Lubbock Symphony Orchestra. Rogers is a Tama-Bergerault performing artist and proudly endorses Vic Firth Sticks & Mallets, Zildjian Cymbals, and Remo Drumheads.
Dr. Stephanie Westney
Violin Artist Faculty
Stephanie Westney is Violin Professor of Instruction at The University of Texas at San Antonio where she teaches private and secondary lessons, chamber music, string pedagogy and string literature courses. She has previously held positions at Texas Lutheran University and San Antonio College.
Dr. Westney is an active performer, coach, and teacher, and especially enjoys performing solo recitals, chamber music, and new music. Dr. Westney was a founding member of the San Antonio Philharmonic, serving on the board as Secretary. For the first two seasons, she oversaw the artistic programming for the organization to great acclaim. She has been a tenured member of the Sunriver (OR) Music Festival since 2006, was a member of the San Antonio Symphony from 2005-2020, and has performed with the San Antonio Opera, Austin Symphony, Austin Lyric Opera, Waco Symphony, Mid-Texas Symphony, Huntsville (AL) Symphony, Wallingford (CT) Symphony, Victoria Bach Festival orchestra and numerous chamber music ensembles. As an educator, so he served on the faculty for the Cactus Pear Music Festival, Youth Orchestra of San Antonio (YOSA) Summer Symphony Camp among others and is thrilled to be a part of the inaugural season of the Fredericksburg Music Festival!
Dr. Westney holds degrees in Violin Performance from the University of Texas at Austin, Yale University, Vanderbilt University and she attended Interlochen Arts Academy. An active member of several professional organizations, she currently serves as President for the TexASTA Chapter of the American String Teachers Association.