Ms. Bryant's Bio

Ms. Bryant is currently the band and strings teacher at Thunder Hill Elementary School in Columbia, MD and is a member of the Maryland Music Educators Association and the National Association for Music Education. She was formerly the instrumental music teacher at Church Lane Elementary and Milbrook Elementary in Baltimore County, MD from 2010 t0 2016. Ms. Bryant is proud to be the new director for the Howard County Elementary School Honor Band and looks forward to working with students from across the county during the 2019-2020 school year.

Ms. Bryant graduated from Towson University where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Music Education (K-12). At Towson, she was an active participant in the Symphonic Band, Marching Band, and Clarinet Quartet. She went on to earn her Master of Music in Clarinet Performance from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA, where she performed with the Wind Symphony, Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Winds, Opera Orchestra, inaugural Harmoniemusik Ensemble, and was the graduate assistant for the music admissions office. Recently, Ms. Bryant has participated in the Maryland All-State Community Band from 2013-2019.

In her free time, Ms. Bryant is a member of the clarinet section for the Columbia Concert Band, Greenspring Valley Orchestra, and Category Five Wind Ensemble, and loves to watch the Ravens, read, and go to the beach. She is also a season subscriber to the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and enjoys going to hear them perform at the Meyerhoff.

Educational Philosophy

"As a music educator, I have two main goals in mind: to instill in my students a lifelong love for music and to foster their self esteem by developing their musicianship. As an grade school student, I had wonderful music teachers who inspired me to want to become a music educator and 'pay it forward' by bringing joy to my students' lives through music, as my teachers did for me. I firmly believe that every student can thrive in a music classroom, regardless of ability level. Not every student may end up as a professional musician or a music educator themselves, but every student who comes through my classroom can leave with an appreciation for the art of music as well as a boost to their self-esteem. Students will also leave having practiced self-discipline and perseverance that will help them both in and outside of the music classroom."

"Some people think music education is a privilege, but I think it's essential to being human. - Jewel"