{"id":978,"date":"2026-03-03T20:11:34","date_gmt":"2026-03-03T20:11:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.musiciansabroad.com\/blog\/?p=978"},"modified":"2026-03-03T20:11:34","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T20:11:34","slug":"ozma-26-staff-members-ricardpence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.musiciansabroad.com\/blog\/2026\/03\/03\/ozma-26-staff-members-ricardpence\/","title":{"rendered":"OZMA &#8217;26 Staff Members- Ricard,Pence"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-930 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musiciansabroad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/img-2368-43477-4358-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/div>\n<h4>Kimberly Ricard<\/h4>\n<p>Kimberly Ricard received her bachelor\u2019s degree in music education from the University of Tulsa and has taught orchestra in Broken Arrow Public Schools for 37 years. She works with both middle school and high school orchestra students and has also taught AP Music Theory and private lessons.<\/p>\n<p>During her tenure, the orchestra program has grown significantly, eventually requiring a new rehearsal space. Ricard&#8217;s ensembles have earned numerous superior ratings and sweepstakes awards, and her students have received many additional honors, including performing at Carnegie Hall.<\/p>\n<p>Many of her students have participated in state, national and international music programs. In 2023, her chamber orchestra performed as an OKMEA honor group and was scheduled to perform again in 2026 before the event was canceled due to a snowstorm.<\/p>\n<p>Ricard hopes to leave all of her students with a lifelong appreciation for the arts.<\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\">\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-931 size-thumbnail alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musiciansabroad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/62c426df438eb266-36100-4347.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/div>\n<h4 align=\"left\">Kelli Pence<\/h4>\n<p>Dr. Kelli Pence serves as director of bands for Broken Arrow Public Schools and has taught in the district since 2008. 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