Instructors

Elizabeth Hames

Elizabeth Hames is a TAFA 2006 Alumni. After graduating from TAFA, Elizabeth went on to study at Texas Christian University's School of Music. She received a Bachelor's and Masters of Music from TCU, both in Theory and Composition and also studied piano, harp, voice, and organ. She returned to TAFA to direct the younger choirs and teach Music Theory for college preparation. In addition to teaching at TAFA, Elizabeth teaches private lessons in piano, voice, and composition. Recently, she and a colleague started an independent music publishing firm, EM Music Publishing, which focuses on providing pedagogical materials for music teachers and students. 

elizabeth.hames@tafa.org

Ondrea Schenck

Ondrea Schenck received a Bachelor's Degree in Music Education from Stephen F. Austin in 1999. She went on to become a choir director in Mansfield ISD, while performing with the Fort Worth Opera, the local church, and other professional groups. She joined the TAFA team in 2005 as one of the choir directors. Ondrea now teaches the musical theater classes. 

ondrea.schenck@tafa.org