Flute

Hannah Peterson is a native of Athens, GA, and grew up in public school band programs. Thanks to talented musicians who invested in her, she fell in love with the flute at an early age and has been pursuing music as a career ever since. She graduated with undergraduate degrees in Flute Performance and Music Theory from the University of Georgia and graduated with Master's degrees in Flute Performance and Music Theory Pedagogy from Southern Methodist University in December of 2022. Ms. Peterson began teaching while she was still in high school and has taught students ranging in age from 9 to 67! Middle school and high school students are her favorite, as they remind her of her own school band programs that are near to her heart. She is excited to work with young flutists at any level and hopes to cultivate the same love of music her teachers grew in her!

Clarinet

Clarinet/ Double Reeds

Matthew Banks serves as Naaman Forest High School's Woodwind specialist private instructor, teaching clarinet, oboe and bassoon. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in music from the University of Evansville, and a Master’s degree in woodwind performance from Texas A&M University-Commerce. An active freelance musician, Mr. Banks performs on clarinet, saxophone, oboe and bassoon with orchestras, bands, and his own jazz ensembles most nights of the week . A great privilege Mr. Banks enjoys as a Garland native is working with the students of Naaman Forest, and through them serving his home community.

Trumpet

Cedric Dario is a freelance trumpet player and educator currently based in Dallas, TX. After graduating from Rowlett High School in 2013, He attended Abilene Christian University where he earned his Bachelors Degree in Music Education in 2017. Most recently, He finished his Masters Degree in Trumpet Performance at Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music in 2020. His primary teachers include John Rommel, Joey Tartell, Dr. David Amlung, and Dr. Mark Wilcox.

French Horn

A graduate of GISD, Diane was a two year All State Band member. She was honored to receive firs place in the International Horn society Student Solo competition in 1984. After graduating from East Texas University (Now Texas A&M Commerce), Diane has taught French Horn in Garland, Duncanville, Plano, Mesquite, Rockwall, and Wylie. Students of Diane's have gone on to place in All-Region and All-State Bands and Orchestras, perform at the Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic and Convention, Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra, and Lone Star Winds. Diane lives in Rowlett and her two grown daughters were members of the Coyle Middle School and Rowlett High School Bands.

Trombone

Alex has been teaching beginner to advanced lessons on trombone, euphonium and tuba for 14 years. He enjoys to see his students improve and introduces them to fun music such as movie themes, jazz, rock, latin, etc. Alex encourages versatility in musical styles as it improves musicianship and keeps playing the instrument interesting. Low brass instruments generally have a background role in the band or orchestra. However, they are all very much melodic solo instruments and can be used to play pretty much anything. This discovery from way back in school has motivated Alex to keep playing and to share the love of music with his students.

Euphonium