Michelle Bauer, School Director, Voice

A native of Huntsville, Michelle has been teaching Music for fifteen years. She received her Masters Of Music in Vocal Performance with an emphasis in Vocal Pedogogy from Louisiana State University in 1995. During that time she taught at the University as a vocal instructor under the guidance of Dr. Lori Bade.

Among Michelle's professional credits her favorite include appearances with the Baton Rouge Opera as "Lauretta" in Gianni Schicchi and "Pamini" in Die Zauberflote, under the direction of Bodo Igesz . As well as "Valencienne" in the Merry Widow, "Gianetta" in the Gondoliers, and several engagements as soprano soloist in Handel's Messiah. Michelle has had the privilege of working with several talented choral directors  and opera conductors such as Kenneth Fulton,  Raphael Bundage, James Stewart, and Lynn Jemison-Keisker. Several vocal coaches include Carol Rausch, Lori Bade, and Stephen Austin. She was awarded the NATS Southern Regional Master Level Finalist as well as a member of Beta Lambda Chapter of Phi Kappa Lambda, Music Honors Society. Michelle is a member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing.
 
Michelle believes that as a musician it is an honor to help nurture and encourage the arts. To many a talent has been given as well as a desire to express themselves in music. She feels that it is her duty as a vocal instructor to help those interested in the area of singing to strive for excellence in vocal technique and musical expression through solo song. With proper guidance in vocal pedagogy one can acquire and maintain a healthy and beautiful singing voice.


Adrienne Worstell, Allegro Youth Orchestra Director, Strings

Adrienne is a graduate of The University of Missouri, Columbia with a BS in Music Education with Certification in Instrumental Music K-12.  She taught for the Olathe, Kansas School District as an Elementary Orchestra Specialist as well as teaching fifth and sixth grade orchestra classes at five elementary schools.  Her experience also includes teaching for the Missouri String Project at the University of Missouri while completing her degree program. For the String Project, she taught group lessons to third and fourth grade string students as a team teacher and as a solo teacher.  During this time Adrienne also taught private violin, viola, cello, and bass lessons for the Community Music Program and individually contracted students. 

At the University of Missouri, Columbia Adrienne also served as the MU chapter President of the Collegiate Music Educator's National Convention.  She performed in the University Philharmonic, University of Missouri Cello Choir, and numerous Chamber Music Ensembles.  Adrienne received multiple Awards and Scholarships from the School of Music including: Friends of Music Scholarship, Kathleen Kabrick String Award, and the Dorothy Miller String Award. 

Adrienne has an enormous passion for teaching music.  She is high energy in front of a classroom and likes to get things done. She has played the cello since she was five years old and knew she wanted to be a teacher at the age of 10.  Adrienne has recently relocated to Huntsville from Kansas City as her husband now serves as Associate Pastor to Youth at Southside Baptist Church. Visit http://allegroyouthorchestra.org


Will Neely, Percussion

Will graduated from the University of Memphis with a Bachelor's of Music Composition in 2003.  He has 17 years of experience in percussion performance and has played with several notable groups, including the Alabama All-State Band, where he was first chair timpani in 1998 and 1999.  He has also played with the Hunstville Symphony Orchestra and the Pine Bluff Orchestra as well as many other professional ensembles of various size. Will has over 7 years' worth of experience teaching a wide variety of percussion including orchestral, rudimental, solo and drumset. He currently lives in Huntsville with his wife and daughter. Will's desire is to help train and bring up the next generation of musicians and worship leaders.


Carrie Johnson, Piano

Carrie is a native of Huntsville. She began her piano studies at the age of 10. She is a graduate of Lee High School, where she was a member of the Choral Department and the Modern Music Masters Honor Society as well as she was accompanist to the SSA choir, various groups and soloists.  Her college experience includes  attending Auburn University and then on to the University of Montevallo where she graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Music in 1984. 

In addition to teaching piano, Carrie is currently employed by the Madison County School System as a substitute teacher.  Her goal is for her students to develop a love and appreciation for music.


Cherry Neely, Saxophone, Clarinet

Cherry came to Huntsville at the age of 5. She was a part of Huntsville High   School Band and placed first chair Alto Sax in the Alabama All State Red Band. Cherry recieved her Bachelors of Music Education from Murray State University in Kentucky with her major instrument being Saxophone and her minor instrument being Trumpet. Also, she received her Master's in Religion and Education from Mid America Baptist Theological Seminary in Memphis, Tennessee. Cherry has been teaching music since High School. She is presently the Band Director at Covenant Christrian Academy where she has been teaching for the past 18 years. Teaching music to students is her ministry and her calling. 


Vicki L. Woods, Piano, Voice

Vicki Woods, Soprano, graduated cum laude with a Voice Performance degree from Georgia State University where she received both the Helen Riley Smith and Florence Kopleff Vocal Scholarships.   She's enjoyed such opera roles as Mother Teresa in Milton Granger's Proposal, Meg Page in scenes from Verdi's Falstaff and Michaela in scenes from Bizet's Carmen.  Her study of Art Songs and Lieder is extensive.  Ms. Woods is passionate about performing as well as teaching and enjoys teaching private students of all ages.

Prior to relocating to Northwest Alabama, Ms. Woods was a staff singer and section leader at Peachtree Presbyterian Church in Atlanta, Ga.  In addition, she also served as Vocal Coach and Assistant Director for the various Peachtree Children's Choirs.  These types of ministries, especially with children, are the very passion that drives her.

Ms. Woods is a Certified Musikgarten instructor and is currently working on forming new classes to begin in January 2011.
It is critical for children (of all ages!) to have a positive and FUN musical experience! So, if you have an interest in group classes for preschool kids thru age 8, be sure to contact Ms. Woods for further information. 

Ms. Woods is very proud of her two children, Tori Lombard (19) who lives in Atlanta and Stephen Lombard (16) who lives with her here in Huntsville, AL.

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"Music cleanses the understanding; inspires it, and lifts it into a realm which it would not reach if it were left to itself." 

Henry Ward Beecher


"Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent." 

Victor Hugo


Bravo School of Fine Arts is dedicated to nurturing and furthering the arts in the Greater Huntsville Area. We are a proud supporter of the Arts Council and strive to be a thriving force in the music community.

Music has proven to be a strong factor in the development of individuals as well as our social communities. Bravo is proud to have fully degreed musicians as well as individuals who have a love for music and a desire to train those with music aspirations.

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