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National Honor Band & Choir Announces 2027 Faculty

The faculty for the Musicians Abroad National Honor Band & Choir includes top educators from across the country. Learn more about them here. Edward Jerell Horton Dr. Jerell Horton has been the band director at Vestavia Hills HS since 2006. He is a graduate of Samford University. Prior to his appointment at...

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Saucedo, Sengin lead National Honor Band & Choir

The Musicians Abroad National Honor Band & Choir is set to tour Europe in the summer of 2027. Two incredible educators will lead the group. Richard Saucedo Richard L. Saucedo retired in 2013 as Director of Bands and Chairman of the Performing Arts Department at the William H. Duke Center for the...

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HEMA ’26 Staff Members- Masotto,Gilbert

Each Musicians Abroad tour is guided by an outstanding team of educators who bring leadership, experience and enthusiasm to every step of the journey. These dedicated professionals support students through rehearsals, performances and travel abroad, ensuring each participant has a meaningful and unforgettable experience. Ryan Masotto Ryan Masotto is a grades 5-12...

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OZMA ’26 Staff Members- Rosser,Collett

Each Musicians Abroad tour is guided by an outstanding team of educators who bring leadership, experience and enthusiasm to every step of the journey. These dedicated professionals support students through rehearsals, performances and travel abroad, ensuring each participant has a meaningful and unforgettable experience. Justin Rosser Justin Rosser has spent over two...

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BYMA ’26 Staff Members- Bell

Each Musicians Abroad tour is guided by an outstanding team of educators who bring leadership, experience and enthusiasm to every step of the journey. These dedicated professionals support students through rehearsals, performances and travel abroad, ensuring each participant has a meaningful and unforgettable experience. Sheily D. Bell Sheily D. Bell holds multiple...

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BYMA ’26 Staff Members- Forbes, Dupuy

Each Musicians Abroad tour is guided by an outstanding team of educators who bring leadership, experience and enthusiasm to every step of the journey. These dedicated professionals support students through rehearsals, performances and travel abroad, ensuring each participant has a meaningful and unforgettable experience. Casie Forbes Casie R. Forbes is a veteran...

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MIMA ’26 Staff Members- Orkisz, Emerson

Each Musicians Abroad tour is guided by an outstanding team of educators who bring leadership, experience and enthusiasm to every step of the journey. These dedicated professionals support students through rehearsals, performances and travel abroad, ensuring each participant has a meaningful and unforgettable experience. Aaron Orkisz Aaron Orkisz has served as the...

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OHMA ’26 Staff Members- Reardon, Reardon

Each Musicians Abroad tour is guided by an outstanding team of educators who bring leadership, experience and enthusiasm to every step of the journey. These dedicated professionals support students through rehearsals, performances and travel abroad, ensuring each participant has a meaningful and unforgettable experience. Amanda Reardon Since 2008, Amanda Reardon has served...

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HEMA ’26 Staff Member- Kennedy

Each Musicians Abroad tour is guided by an outstanding team of educators who bring leadership, experience and enthusiasm to every step of the journey. These dedicated professionals support students through rehearsals, performances and travel abroad, ensuring each participant has a meaningful and unforgettable experience. Anna Kennedy Anna Kenendy is the Director of...

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BYMA ’26 Staff Members- Higgins, Theall

Each Musicians Abroad tour is guided by an outstanding team of educators who bring leadership, experience and enthusiasm to every step of the journey. These dedicated professionals support students through rehearsals, performances and travel abroad, ensuring each participant has a meaningful and unforgettable experience. Telly S. Higgins Telly S. Higgins is a...

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