COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS
Brass and woodwind instruments are commonly found in orchestras and school marching bands. Students often receive college scholarships for playing brass and woodwind instruments in their marching band. Playing and perfecting a brass or woodwind instruments gives the student an opportunity to play music collaboratively as one member amongst a larger team of musicians.
ALIGNED WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS
Playing an instrument in school band not only builds character, self-esteem, and social skills, but also can improve test scores. According to a study published in the Journal of Education Psychology, “High school students who take music courses score significantly better on math, science, and English exams than their non-musical peers.” At Spicer’s Music, we teach all brass and woodwind instruments. We work closely with local educators to ensure that our teaching methods align with school music programs.
MULTIPLE METHODS OF TEACHING
We use a number of teaching methods and books to teach technique, theory, ear-training, and sight reading. Our brass and woodwind students range from absolute beginners, to students looking to hone their skills in preparation for concerts, competitions, and college try outs. At Spicer’s Music we also teach a number of adults desiring to begin a new musical journey, or simply pick up where they left off previously.
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR!
Sydney Knott (Trumpet/Trombone/Saxophone/Flute/Clarinet)
Sydney Knott is the music teacher at Tallassee Elementary School. Outside of the classroom, Sydney also assists with Tallassee's Middle and High School bands. Sydney has been playing music since she was 10 years old, starting on trumpet at Hampton Cove Middle School in Huntsville, AL. Sydney played trumpet all through school, even joining the Auburn University Marching Band and Symphonic Winds in college. Sydney graduated from Auburn in 2022 with a degree in Music Education. Sydney's goal is to instill a lifetime love and appreciation of music in her students.
Marty Malfroid (Trumpet/Trombone/Tuba)
A native of Orion, Michigan, Marty began playing trumpet before turning 10 years old - and has been performing ever since. A professional musician and music educator, Marty holds both a bachelor and masters in trumpet performance, and has performed with numerous orchestras, wind ensembles, brass quintets, jazz ensembles, performed solo recitals, and more. He has taught elementary music in the Chicago Public Schools, and taught various clinics and lessons to primary and secondary students, marching bands, youth ensembles, etc. from young musicians/beginners to collegiate music major students. As an educator, Marty's approach is to foster a love and appreciation of music, and to be able to challenge his students to want to learn more while enjoying learning to perform.
Emily Nelson (Clarinet/Piano/Ukulele)
Emily is a current senior at Auburn University majoring in Instrumental
Music Education! In her first year of college at Wallace State, she
played the clarinet and tenor saxophone in their Jazz Band and clarinet (her main instrument) in their concert band. Upon transferring to Auburn her sophomore year, Emily jumped into many musical ensembles, including: Marching band, Clarinet Ensemble, Symphonic Winds, and Orchestra! She also enjoys singing and has been a proud member of the Auburn Chamber Choir and Women's Chorus. Emily is so excited to be part of the Spicer's team and looks forward to making an impact on each student that she gets to teach!
