Our experienced instructors are passionate about teaching and have a wealth of knowledge to share. Whether you're a beginner or advanced musician, our team is dedicated to helping you improve your musical and leadership skills.
Guest Conductors Include:
- Juana Alzaga, Emory Junior Chamber Orchestra
- Debbie Baker, Clinician and Retired Music Educator, AL
- Dr. Zandra Bell-McRoy, Mountain View High School, GA
- Dr. Melanie Brooks, Winona State University, MN
- Dr. Andrea Brown, University of Maryland
- Kim Bain, Pizitz Middle School, AL (ret.)
- Cecilia Clark, Woodland High School, GA
- Georgia Ekonomou, Atlanta, GA
- Dr. Jennifer Floyd, University of Southern California
- Diane Koutsulis, Green Valley High School (ret.), NV
- Dr. Paula Krupiczewicz, North Cobb High School, GA
- Dr. Tonya Mitchell-Spradlin, Pennsylvania State University
- Dr. Betsy McCann, University of Minnesota
- Dr. Cara Morantz, University of Alabama at Birmingham
- Dr. Dawn Price, Wingate University, NC
- Dr. Myra Rhoden, University of West Georgia
- Dr. Hannah Rudy, University of Illinois
- Elizabeth Taylor, Vidalia High School, GA
Guest Composers Include:
- Cait Nishimura, Ontario, Canada
- Carol Brittan Chambers, Texas
- Laura Estes, Georgia
Guest Clinicians Include:
- Dr. Paula Crider, Director Emerita, University of Texas
- Dr. Nola Jones, Conn Selmer Director of Educational Programs, Tennessee
- Edna Grace, Clinician and Retired Educator, South Carolina
- Dr. Cindy Wagoner, East Carolina University (ret.), North Carolina
- Erin Cole Steele, Conn Selmer Educational Consultant, Arizona
- SGM Ginger Turner, Principal Trumpet (ret.), US Army Field Band, Washington D. C.
- Warrant Officer Mardia Tompo, US Marine Corp
- MU1 Laura Zitelli, US Navy Band, Washington D. C.
- Dr. Shelly Jagow, Professor of Music, Wright State University, Ohio
- Dr. Catharine Bushman, Director of Bands, St. Cloud State University, Minnesota
- Cheri Bunker, Founder, Drum It Up!, Remo Performing Artist, Minnesota
- Jen Mitchell, The Gift of Music Foundation
- Katharine Lowry - Schmitt Music/Katie’s Flute Shop, Minnesota
- Mandarin Strings, Georgia
- Joy Roberts and Katy Hunt, Wm. S. Haynes Flutes, Massachusetts
PERFORMING ARTISTS
Past Special Guest Performers Include:
- Atlanta Steel Collective
- Isabel Kwon, cello, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
- Gloria Jones Allgood, bass, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
- Anastasia Agapova, violin, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
- Yinyin Li, viola, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
- Elizabeth Koch Tiscione, oboe, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
- Emilia Mettenbrink, violin, Minnesota Opera Orchestra
- Kim Scott, flute, #1 Billboard Jazz Performing Artist
- Atlanta Celli
- The Dirty Boots Brass Band
- US Marine Music Program Woodwind Quintet
- Georgia Brass Band
- Midtown Brass Quintet
- St. Cloud Municipal Band
- Tufton Tet
- 116th US Army Band
- Atlanta Trumpet Ensemble
SUMMER CAMP ARTIST FACULTY
The Athena Camp faculty consists of highly successful, professional women who teach band, orchestra, and private music lessons at the elementary, middle & high school, and college levels. Many faculty members have been with us since the camp's inception in 2008. Learn more about our talented faculty members who have taught master classes and chamber music at Athena Camps throughout the country:
DR. ZANDRA BELL-MCROY - Athena Camp Director
ASIA LLOYD - Elementary Music Educator, Gwinnett County (GA)
MICHELLE RICKARD - Ret. Band Director, Cobb County Schools (GA); Adjunct Professor, Reinhardt University
SHELLY UNGER - Freelance Musician, Atlanta (GA)
JOSEY JIMENEZ - Band Director, Gwinnett County Schools (GA)
ASHLEY GODBEE - Band Director, Houston County Schools (GA)
DR. ELLIE JENKINS - Associate Professor of Music, Dalton State College; Artist Affiliate, Berry College (GA)
HOLLIE PRITCHARD - Adjunct Professor, Mercer University and Reinhardt University (GA); Performer, Midtown Brass Quintet, Georgia Brass Band, and Savannah Philharmonic
SARAH DIETRICH - Freelance Musician, Atlanta (GA)
