Lori Chester has 28 years experience as a private flute and piccolo instructor. She started playing flute at age 10 and piccolo at age 11 in College Station ISD. While in high school she was an American Band Ambassador member that toured Europe during the summer. Lori was awarded a music scholarship to attend the University of North Texas.

She received her BM from UNT in 1992. Then she attended graduate school and received a MA from Texas Woman's University in music therapy in 1995. In 1996, Lori moved back to College Station and received a Texas teaching certificate allowing her to be a band director in Bryan ISD while starting a flute lesson studio.

In 2000, Lori moved to the Austin area to be a high school band director in Dripping Springs ISD and then Austin ISD. Lori has worked in all the surrounding school districts. Her students have placed in the Texas All-State Band, won Outstanding Performer and numerous medals at Texas State Solo & Ensemble, and regularly earn spots in the region band. Her students have also won the Austin Flute Society Young Artist Competition and earned scholarships and placements in university music programs throughout the United States.

She is a full service flute instructor teaching lessons and master classes making sure each student reaches their individual best and love flute beyond high school. Her students call her Ms. Lori. She lives in Cedar Park with her 3 children.

Katie Greenwell Worsham is a flutist based in Austin, with roots in Missouri, Utah, and Texas. Dedicated to creating beautiful music, Dr. Greenwell Worsham is equally committed to helping her students find joy in their musical journey. In her teaching, she employs research-backed methods to foster a growth mindset, enhancing her students' learning, enthusiasm, and resilience. Through effective study of fundamentals and exploration of their unique artistic expression, her private students have achieved top chairs in state and regional bands and orchestras, including the Amarillo Youth Symphony and the WTAMU Youth Band Camp. She coached The Wild West Flutes flute choir in 2022, leading them to win Outstanding Undergraduate Ensemble at the Texas Flute Society Festival.

On stage, Dr. Worsham has performed with The Dallas Opera, The Amarillo Virtuosi, Amarillo Opera, Agarita, Josh Groban, and the UT Wind Ensemble at Carnegie Hall. Since starting her teaching career in 2010, she has served as adjunct faculty at Amarillo College, guest instructor/artist at West Texas A&M University, and athletic bands teaching assistant at the University of Texas at Austin.

Katie holds degrees in flute performance from the University of Texas at Austin (DMA), West Texas A&M University (MM), and Brigham Young University (BM). Her primary teachers include Ebonee Thomas, Helen Blackburn, April Clayton, Katie Tolbert, and RaNae Inghram. She is grateful to her wonderful teachers and is passionate about passing on her knowledge to her students.

Outside of music, Katie loves hiking and spending quality time with her family and friends. 

Riley Litts is a freelance bassoon player and teacher in the Austin Area. She received her bachelor’s degree from The University of Texas and her master’s degree from The Glenn Gould School. Her primary teachers include Kristin Wolfe Jensen and Glenn Einschlag.

Michael Rey is a professional trumpet player residing in Austin, Texas. In a city known for its live music, he has carved an impressive path for himself, in not only performance, but instruction, adjudication and studio work as well. A founding member of the acclaimed Austin-based horn trio, The Fresh 2 Def Horns, Michael has busied his performance schedule with groups of many varying genre. From the Grammy award winning Latin piece, Grupo Fantasma, to another Grammy-awarding winning artist, Country singer/song writer Rick Trevino, to say he is a versatile musician is a gross understatement.

Michael has been a long-standing performer at the well-known jazz venue, The Elephant Room, down in the basement on Congress Ave. in downtown Austin; a place where many aspiring Austin transplant musicians hope to one day cut their teeth on the same stage that has been graced by the likes of Winton Marsallis and Harry Connick, Jr. He is among the elite who have had that opportunity, and he has done so on hundreds of occasions - showcasing his chops as the “high note guy” in various established local jazz ensembles.

In between performances, local and on tour, Michael also has quite the rap sheet as a recording artist, playing both solo and within a horn section. He can be heard on the four records of esteemed Austin group, The Nightowls, many tunes featuring horn lines on which he collaborated creatively as well. Most notably, he has found himself blowing away within the walls of the famed Sun Studio, where Elvis Presley was discovered, in addition to being in the talented hands of Grammy-award winning producer Laurence “Boo” Mitchell at renowned Royal Studios.

Michael’s resume is one to envy, yet some of his proudest accomplishments are those where he is not even the recipient of the glory. For almost 15 years, Michael has been a private trumpet instructor, working with kids from the time they first put a horn to their mouth, to when they’re preparing their college audition material. He has coached several students who have excelled in district, region and state competitions, and many of his mentees have achieved the highest accolades during solo and ensemble performances.

Mr. Rey, as they call him, has helped them hone the skills necessary to enter confidently into their respective universities as aspiring music students. Some of his former students are pursuing their own musical dreams at Stephen F. Austin University (Michael’s Alma Mater), Oberlin Music Conservatory, Texas State, the University of Texas and the University of North Texas.

He has had the honor of being an adjudicator and guest artist at Jazz festivals on an annual basis. For the past 15 summers, he has paid homage to his Alma Mater by traveling back to Nacogdoches, Texas to lead trumpet Master Classes, teach private lessons and perform as a guest artist with the campers.

Ching-Ping (Peggy) Wang is an accomplished freelance percussionist based in Austin, TX, celebrated for her versatility and artistry across diverse musical genres and settings, including orchestral, ensemble, and solo performances. Peggy’s musical journey began at age four with piano, a foundation that enriched her later pursuits in percussion.

With over a decade of teaching experience, Peggy has guided students of all ages, mentoring them in preparation for public performances, competitions, and entrance exams. Known for her personalized, student-centered approach, Peggy is highly regarded by educational institutions and parents alike for her dedication to nurturing each student’s unique potential.

Peggy holds a Master of Music in Percussion Performance from the State University of New York at Purchase College (2010) and a Bachelor of Music Education from Taipei Municipal University of Education in Taiwan (2004). Her professional background includes roles as a percussion ensemble conductor and extensive knowledge in music theory and history.

Outside of her professional life, Peggy enjoys spending time with her family, particularly biking with her husband and child.