TEACHERS: 2009-2010

Mrs. Theresa Barthel: VIOLIN
B.S. Elementary / Middle School Education - Concordia University Wisconsin. Had many years of private lessons in Minnesota and Wisconsin, and has participated in various string ensembles and orchestras. Has taught private violin and ensembles for seven years. Students are instructed using the Suzuki method but also learn to read music. She also enjoys teaching fiddle music.

Mrs. Karen Grover:  GUITAR
B.S. in Education – UW-Stevens Point
Taught English at St. James School in Shawano
Has played guitar with various groups including Tapestry Music Ensemble, 4-H clubs, and St. James Celebration Team
Enjoys teaching beginning folk guitar

Mrs. Gloria Grys: PIANO, KEYBOARD, ORGAN
B.S. Music Ed – Western Mich. University
Certified in Piano & Music Ed – WMTA & MTNA
35 years experience teaching private and group lessons

Mr. George Hill: TRUMPET
Has studied and performed since age 13. Performed over 20 years with Canadian Armed Forces Band. Has taken lessons from Bobby Shew, Dave Stahl and others. Continues to study privately in Milwaukee.

Mrs. Sarah Koenigs:  VIOLIN, VIOLA
B.Music in Violin Performance -  Lawrence Conservatory of Music.  Has been studying and playing violin for over 20 years, including Suzuki method.  Has taught at Valenches Studio, Scranton, PA,  and Marywood University String Project.  Teaches all ages and levels, including classical, folk, bluegrass & fiddle music. 

Ms. Melissa Konik:  PIANO, VOICE, GUITAR
Studied private voice and piano in Manitowoc
B. Music Education – General and choral music – UW-Stevens Point
General music teacher – Lincoln Elementary in Shawano

Mr. Joel Kroenke:  HARMONICA
B.A. – UWGB
Founder and frequent performer:  Shawano Folk Festival
35 years experience playing harmonica as soloist and in various groups

Mrs. Cynthia Langhurst: PIANO
Completed Piano Pedagogy courses – St. Norbert College
Member: WMTA, MTNA, and
Bay Lake Independent Music Teachers Association
15 years experience as independent piano teacher

Dr. Richard Sarnwick: BAGPIPES
Has studied for 8 years
Plays in bagpipe bands and performs locally

Mrs. Sarah Schindler: BASSOON & FLUTE
B.Music Pefrormance - Valparaiso University
7 years private study in Appleton, Green Bay/ Oshkosh. 7 years of private teaching experience

Mrs. Colleen Schmitt: PIANO, VOICE
B.A. Music – UWGB
K-12 Vocal & Music Certification
Fluent in Spanish
25 years experience as independent piano teacher
and church musician
Member of Bay Lake Independent Music Teachers Association, WMTA & MTNA.

Mr.  Robert Schubert, VIOLIN & VIOLA    
B.M. - Hartt College of Music  M.A. - Manhattan School of Music Has performed in New York's Carnegie Hall, Wisconsin Public Radio and many other venues. Served as artist / instructor in various music academies including North Central Wisconsin Concervatory of the Arts in Woodruff, Wis. and Wausau Conservatory of Music.  Has taught private lessons for thirty years, currently in Schofield & Rhinelander, Wis.  Has directed youth orchestras and elementary ensembles, and has taught master classes, seminars, and lecture/demonstrations.

Mr. Trent Sinclair: DRUMS , PERCUSSION
Graduate of Shawano High School and UW-Stevens Point with degree in Jazz Studies
Has studied drums and percussion extensively;  instuctors include noted educators Jack Brand and Pat Williams
15 years of teaching experience in Green Bay
A drum historian and collector of vintage drums

Mrs. Darla Van Camp:   PIANO & WOODWINDS
(Clarinet, Flute, Saxophone)
Graduate of Bonduel High School and UW-Green Bay with degree in Music Education
Has been a band director in the Benton, Menominee Indian and Marion School districts
Has taught piano for 5 years and has 10 years experience as a church musician

Ms. Vicki Wagner: VOICE & PIANO
B.S. Music Education – Minnesota State University, Mankato
32 Graduate Credits, many in vocal pedagogy
K-12 Choral/ General Music Teacher: Tigerton School District