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TRUMPET

Matt received his Bachelor of Liberal Arts/Music (F-Horn) from Grandview University in Des Moines. He has played in many groups including; Metro Detroit Youth Symphony, Metro Detroit Youth Theatre, ISU and UNI Symphony Orchestras, ISU and UNI Concert Bands and Wind Ensembles, Iowa Military Veterans Band, Make Des Moines Loud, Greater Des Moines Community Band, and numerous Church groups. Matt works with all ages and ability levels.

Vicki Willis received her Master of Arts in Music Education from Adams State University in 2018 and her Bachelor of Music Education from Iowa State University in 1984. With 22 years experience in public education, Vicki began her teaching career in Cedar Rapids, IA teaching K-6 General Music. She then worked on an Indian Reservation in Winnebago, NE teaching 5-12 Band for three years, followed by three years in Bixby, OK as the 5-8 band director, assistant HS band director, and color guard instructor. Vicki then took five years off to be a stay-at-home mom when her daughter was young. Her next five years were spent running and operating her own dance studio, DancePlus, in Overland Park, KS, where she taught ballet, tap, jazz, tumbling, pointe, and lyrical classes to ages 2-adult. In 2005, Vicki returned to Iowa where she taught in the Melcher-Dallas school district teaching 7-12 band and choir before joining the Winterset Community School District in 2008. At WMS, Vicki worked as a dedicated member of a highly collaborative music team for 13 years. Her primary responsibilities were 5th and 6th grade band and lessons as well as assisting with JH/HS lessons and sectionals. Vicki retired from Winterset Community School District in June of 2021 and continues to share her love for music with her students through Rieman Music. Vicki is a member of the South Central Iowa Bandmasters Association (SCIBA), Iowa Bandmasters Association (IBA), Winterset Education Association (WEA), National Education Association (NEA), Iowa State Education Association (ISEA), and Dance Master’s of America (DMA).

TROMBONE & BARITONE

Christa received her Bachelor of Music Education from Augustana College in Rock Island. She has been a band director for 27 years and has taught all instruments. She has been a guest conductor and performer at many local and state band festivals. Christa has served on many committees for SCIBA, IBA, and IHSMA, and has also judged many festivals and solo contests around the state.

Vicki Willis received her Master of Arts in Music Education from Adams State University in 2018 and her Bachelor of Music Education from Iowa State University in 1984. With 22 years experience in public education, Vicki began her teaching career in Cedar Rapids, IA teaching K-6 General Music. She then worked on an Indian Reservation in Winnebago, NE teaching 5-12 Band for three years, followed by three years in Bixby, OK as the 5-8 band director, assistant HS band director, and color guard instructor. Vicki then took five years off to be a stay-at-home mom when her daughter was young. Her next five years were spent running and operating her own dance studio, DancePlus, in Overland Park, KS, where she taught ballet, tap, jazz, tumbling, pointe, and lyrical classes to ages 2-adult. In 2005, Vicki returned to Iowa where she taught in the Melcher-Dallas school district teaching 7-12 band and choir before joining the Winterset Community School District in 2008. At WMS, Vicki worked as a dedicated member of a highly collaborative music team for 13 years. Her primary responsibilities were 5th and 6th grade band and lessons as well as assisting with JH/HS lessons and sectionals. Vicki retired from Winterset Community School District in June of 2021 and continues to share her love for music with her students through Rieman Music. Vicki is a member of the South Central Iowa Bandmasters Association (SCIBA), Iowa Bandmasters Association (IBA), Winterset Education Association (WEA), National Education Association (NEA), Iowa State Education Association (ISEA), and Dance Master’s of America (DMA).

FRENCH HORN

Matt received his Bachelor of Liberal Arts/Music (F-Horn) from Grandview University in Des Moines. He has played in many groups including; Metro Detroit Youth Symphony, Metro Detroit Youth Theatre, ISU and UNI Symphony Orchestras, ISU and UNI Concert Bands and Wind Ensembles, Iowa Military Veterans Band, Make Des Moines Loud, Greater Des Moines Community Band, and numerous Church groups. Matt works with all ages and ability levels.

Vicki Willis received her Master of Arts in Music Education from Adams State University in 2018 and her Bachelor of Music Education from Iowa State University in 1984. With 22 years experience in public education, Vicki began her teaching career in Cedar Rapids, IA teaching K-6 General Music. She then worked on an Indian Reservation in Winnebago, NE teaching 5-12 Band for three years, followed by three years in Bixby, OK as the 5-8 band director, assistant HS band director, and color guard instructor. Vicki then took five years off to be a stay-at-home mom when her daughter was young. Her next five years were spent running and operating her own dance studio, DancePlus, in Overland Park, KS, where she taught ballet, tap, jazz, tumbling, pointe, and lyrical classes to ages 2-adult. In 2005, Vicki returned to Iowa where she taught in the Melcher-Dallas school district teaching 7-12 band and choir before joining the Winterset Community School District in 2008. At WMS, Vicki worked as a dedicated member of a highly collaborative music team for 13 years. Her primary responsibilities were 5th and 6th grade band and lessons as well as assisting with JH/HS lessons and sectionals. Vicki retired from Winterset Community School District in June of 2021 and continues to share her love for music with her students through Rieman Music. Vicki is a member of the South Central Iowa Bandmasters Association (SCIBA), Iowa Bandmasters Association (IBA), Winterset Education Association (WEA), National Education Association (NEA), Iowa State Education Association (ISEA), and Dance Master’s of America (DMA).

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