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Faculty

Ryan C. Lemoine, D.M.A.

Saxophone
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Katie Valadez

Flute
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Greg Lloyd

Trumpet
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Jamilyn Richardson

Violin
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Carlito Stewart

Cello
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Aldie Lopez

Clarinet
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Craig Westendorf, D.M.A.

Choir Department Head
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Ray Thiry

Guitar
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Elias-Axel Pettersson, D.Mus.

Piano Department Head
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Jessica Yam, D.M.A.

Piano Department Head
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Nathan Uhl, D.M.A.

Piano
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Rachel Stoddard

Choir
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Megyn Neff

Violin, String Department Head
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Earl Thornton

Guitar Department Head
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Joel Youhanna

Piano
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Josh Bennett, D.M.A.

Digital Music Lab
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Caitlin Corbett

Viola, String Ensembles, String Department Head
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Michael Flores

Mariachi
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Jordanna Matlock

Bassoon
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Rose French, D.M.A.

French Horn
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Nathan Johnston

Wind Ensemble
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Staff

Becky Bell Ballard

Chief Executive Officer
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Clarissa Flores

Administrative Coordinator
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Kevin Gorman, D.M.A.

Operations Director
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Darcy Hill

Development & Communications Director
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Amber Johnson

Development & Communications Manager
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Israel Reyes

Program Manager
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Melissa Sainz

Program Associate
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Marvin Scott

Program & Community Engagement Director
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Board of Directors

Kimberly-Marshall

Kimberly Marshall, PhD

Board Chair*
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Christina Howard

Vice Chair*
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Gretchen Jewell

Secretary*
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Christina Nordvall

Treasurer*
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Barb Berastegui

Director
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Christina Chambers

Director
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Tim Fontes

Director
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Thomas Gilson

Director
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Elsa Landeros

Director
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Albert Leffler

Director
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Melissa Soliz

Director
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Patrick Stevens

Director
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Mario Aniles

Committee Member
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Rosie's House Ovation Gala 2022 was a rousing succ Rosie's House Ovation Gala 2022 was a rousing success! Last Saturday, we raised over $145,000 to make music education accessible to all youth! Thank you to our featured Rosie's House students who performed beautifully and inspired our guests with their talent and hard work. The future is bright for these young superstars! Thank you to our sponsors, committee members and supporters. See you at next year's Gala!

To see more Ovation Gala photos, click below:
https://rosieshouse.org/student-impact/photo-galleries/#gallery[photonic-flickr-set-72177720298842697-1]/52066477586/
Fox10 Phoenix came down last week to highlight Ros Fox10 Phoenix came down last week to highlight Rosie's House and interview Omarali, one of our incredible piano students. Our program is about so much more than music lessons, Check it out:

https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/phoenix-nonprofit-offers-free-music-lessons-for-kids?fbclid=IwAR2sOv7tx9kb-f0mTFEcGN4xm9zyTAooxzzxiy2nSUfW-AXAyIeK-xhuhro
Last night our CEO Becky Bell Ballard was honored Last night our CEO Becky Bell Ballard was honored at the Society of Chairs with the Exceptional Leadership Award, presented by Jerry Wissink, CEO of BHHS Legacy Foundation. Heartfelt thank you to BHHS Legacy Foundation, frontdoorsmedia and Andrea Evans for the honor. 

Rosie's House would not be where it is today without Becky's steadfast hard work and dedication to its mission, the students and their families, and the community. She exemplifies all the qualities of great leadership defined by anyone's standard, and she does it with grace, compassion, and humility. Congratulations to Becky!
Come "Celebrate Local" tomorrow and watch Rosie's Come "Celebrate Local" tomorrow and watch Rosie's House Mariachi students perform at at the mimphx ! Best part? Concert is free with admission! Visit https://mim.org/events/celebrate-local-2/2022-04-23/ for more information.  See you there!
Thanks to PhxSoul.com for featuring Rosie's House Thanks to PhxSoul.com for featuring Rosie's House Program & Community Engagement Director Marvin Scott! 

Marvin grew up playing saxophone, beginning at the age of 9 in 4th grade band. "I loved it," Scott exults. "Playing the saxophone was what I did. It was my thing." He initially joined Rosie's House as a saxophone instructor in 1999 before beginning his current role 3 years ago.

Read about Marvin's early music years and how he makes a difference in the lives of today's young musicians at the link:

https://www.phxsoul.com/how-a-saxophone-can-change-the-world-marvin-scott-of-rosies-house/
Spring recitals are right around the corner! Recit Spring recitals are right around the corner! Recital week is May 3rd – 9th. Click here to view the schedule:

https://rosieshouse.org/spring2022recitals

¡Se aproximan los recitales del fin de año! La semana de recitales es Mayo 3 – 9. Presione el enlace para ver el horario:

https://rosieshouse.org/spring2022recitals
Thank you for an amazing #AZGivesDay! You helped R Thank you for an amazing #AZGivesDay! You helped Rosie's House exceed our $5,000 goal for the day!

You can still participate by making a donation before noon today at: https://www.azgives.org/rosieshouse

And remember: Your gift will be DOUBLED by a matching donation by a board member! All donations will be matched up to $25,000 through May 31st!
Today is #AZGivesDay! Help us continue to make mus Today is #AZGivesDay! Help us continue to make music education accessible to all youth by donating to Rosie's House.

Your gift will be DOUBLED by a matching donation by a Board Member! All donations will be matched up to $25,000 through May 31st.

Click here and help us meet today's $5,000 goal. Thank you! https://www.azgives.org/rosieshouse
RSVP today for the Great Performers Showcase on Su RSVP today for the Great Performers Showcase on Sunday, April 24th!

Come enjoy a musical afternoon filled with performances from some of the most talented Rosie’s House students. The winners of the Great Performers Competition will perform string, piano, wind, and vocal solos.

For details and RSVP information:
https://support.rosieshouse.org/.../2022-great.../e390901
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