About Us
Jorge
Lopez-Yañez
Jorge Lopez-Yañez has distinguished himself as a leading tenor on operatic stages throughout the world, earning acclaim for his portrayal of "heroic" Rossini tenor roles and the bel-canto repertoire of Donizetti, Bellini, and Verdi. Opera Stages on which he has performed include the Metropolitan, Chicago, Quebec, Amsterdaqm, Munich, Paris, Monte-Carlo, Venice, & Sydney as well as many others Mr. Lopez-Yanez is a graduate of the University of Zacatecas in Mexico, and studied music and voice at California State University, Northridge and at the University of Southern California. |
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Sharon Hopper
Ms. Hopper is a graduate of Bob Jones University with a degree in Piano Performance. She taught piano for 6 years in Greenville at Piano Central before coming to Oconee County and teaching for the Oconee Conservatory.
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John Perry Reed
An accomplished pianist and organist, Mr. Reed is currently on Faculty at Anderson College as a piano teacher. He is the Director of Music for St. John's Lutheran Church, Walhalla where he serves as organist and choir director. Mr. Reed received his Masters of Arts in Church Music from Erskine College and Seminary. He is also on the board of the South Carolina Music Teachers Association. He has experience with several music organizations and schools. Students of Mr. Reed can participate in state piano festivals and competitions. |
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Betty Hoadley
Mrs. Hoadley has given private music lessons for over 40 years. Many of her students have moved on to major in music in college and some become professional musicians, while others continue with music to enrich their lives. Mrs. Hoadley has been a member of the Society of American Organists for 10 years. She has been a church organist and has played piano for many stage productions. |
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Kelly Woodall
Ms. Woodall was born in Houston, Texas. She received a BA in Art, from Anderson College in Anderson, South Carolina. She has also worked in the public school system with special needs children and trained intensively with the autism program.
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Elizabeth Bost
Mother of two, teacher, and creative thinker, Elizabeth Horton Bost grew up in Oconee County and continued my education at The University of South Carolina. There she worked to become an educator and earned early childhood and elementary teaching certificates. She earned a Masters degree from Columbia College in Divergent Learning. After teaching for a while she earned 30 hours past my masters in art education and received my art educators certificate. Ms. Bost has been a teacher in The School District of Oconee County for nine years, three as a first grade teacher and six as an elementary art teacher. |
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Alice
Skaar
An experienced strings teacher, Alice has taught for over 13 years. She received her Bachelor of Music degree in violin performance in 1994 and a Master of Music degree in violin performance in 1998 from Converse College. She received a second Master of Music degree in music composition in 2003 from Shenandoah University. She enjoys teaching students of all ages, with experience teaching from preschool to college and beyond. Her students have won various awards and competitions including SC Solo and Ensemble awards and SC All-State and All-Region orchestras. |
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Tico Manley
At the age of 20, Tico began taking guitar lessons from the late Bernard Sherard (Tez's father). Mr. Sherard was once a member of Still Cruzin'. Being Bernard's protégé aided in molding Tico into a lead guitarist, rhythm player, and versatile musician, as well as helping develop an "ear" for music. The hard work, dedication, and love of music instilled by Mr. Sherard inspired Tico to continue studying and playing music. Tico made his first debut two months after beginning his lessons, an accomplishment befitting his talent. He started out playing gospel music, then broadening his skills by learning and playing other styles, such as contemporary gospel, jazz, R&B, and country. Tico has also had the honor of playing with well-known, Stellar and Grammy Award winning artists Canton Spirituals, Slim and the Supreme Angels, Doc McKenzie, Gospel Kenotes, and Donald Lawrence and Tri-City. Tico's musical talents have matured over the course of five years since beginning the study of music theory. That maturity is a direct product of his dedication to make time to practice two to three hours in the evenings and before starting a day of teaching lessons. He's presently a full-time guitar instructor teaching students from ages seven and up.
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Stuart
Lyle
Mr. Lyle has a degree in Pottery/Design & Business and apprenticed under Rob Gentry. Mr. Lyles work has been displayed in Ashville at the Folk Arts Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway and A Far Away Place; and in Seneca at the Musicians Den, Heart Warmers and the Arts Company; as well as many craft shows and festivals. |
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Maria Stubbs
Ms. Stubbs holds a bachelors degree from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. |
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Samantha Green
Ms. Green's dance teaching skills became apparent early and she was an assistant teacher at age 17. At age 18 she passed the Dance Masters of America certification test. She has been teaching through her own studio since she was 19 which she has had for six years. |
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Gerry Spejewski
Gerry Spejewski received his bachelor's and master's degrees from Indiana University, majoring in language arts and education. He was a high school English, Speech, and Drama teacher for 32 years and a high school Drama Director for 37 years, all at Griffith High School in Griffith, IN. He has directed everything from short sketches to full plays and musicals. Gerry is presently a member of the executive board of Foothills Chorale in upstate South Carolina and also the technical director for the Chorale's performances. |
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Loretta Addington
Ms. Addington is the Director and Instructor of Blue Ridge Mountain Cloggers. |
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Gena
Cain
Gena Cain received her bachelors degree with a double major in music education and flute performance from Appalachian State University. Ms. Cain earned her masters degree in music education from The University of South Carolina. She has performed as a soloist throughout the upstate and as a member of the Palmetto Concert Band and the Clemson Univ. Orchestra. Ms. Cain also plays the highland bagpipes in the Upstate United Pipes and Drums Band. Ms. Cain has served as the band director at Walhalla Middle School since 1991 and directed bands at Walhalla High School for 6 years. |
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John Fallon
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Since founding the Design Insite consultancy in 1996, Mr. Fallon has been a sought after speaker, presenter, PowerPoint expert, website designer and clinician. As a recognized authority on the art of presentations, John has provided seminars / workshops in Presentation Skills, Broadcast Journalism, Public Speaking, Strategies for Success, Entrepreneurship and Technology. In addition, Mr. Fallon has been the Chorus teacher for Walhalla High School for over 30 years. | |
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His recent speaking engagements include: High Schools That Work National Conference- Nashville TN, Education and Business Summit in Greenville SC, National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship Columbia University - NY, Youth Entrepreneurship in South Carolina College of Charleston - SC, School District of Oconee County Summer Institute, Association of Superintendents and Curriculum Developers National Convention in Anaheim CA. Mr. Fallon has also participated in many stage productions and directed performance groups including the Shining Stars and a madrigal choir. John is the author of the books "Uncovering your Commitment to Excellence", "Presentation Tips for Administrators", "Presentation Technology Tips for Administrators" and soon to be released "GenNext: Strategies for Success. He also developed the power point website www.ppt4teachers.com. In addition to being
a member of the National Speakers Association and Toastmaster
International, Mr. Fallon has a
Bachelor of Arts in Music Education from Long Island
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