Clayton Heinecke is the choir and orchestra director at Morgantown High School. He is a graduate of WVU with a Master’s degree in viola performance and a graduate of the University of Memphis with a Bachelor’s degree in music education. He has performed with professional symphonies in Mississippi, Arkansas, and West Virginia. He has been hired as both a Teaching Fellow and Strings Assistant at Interlochen Center for the Arts, and he spent two years as the viola graduate assistant at WVU under Professor Andrea Houde.

With a passion for multi-instrumental education, I offer comprehensive private lessons in violin, fiddle, viola, cello, and clawhammer banjo. I believe that the best musicians are well-rounded ones. That’s why my own playing spans across multiple genres, bridging the gap between classical violin precision and the raw, energetic storytelling of fiddle music. In my studio, you aren’t limited to one style of music. Whether you or your child want to master orchestra repertoire for school or allstate, jam out to folk music, or learn your favorite contemporary songs, I tailor my lessons to fit your musical dreams. I combine rigorous professional standards with a fun, supportive atmosphere where players of all ages and levels can thrive.

Trixie Calissie, a senior majoring in Music Education from Wheeling, WV, serves as the President of the Collegiate National Association for Music Education and the Vice President of the American String Teachers Association. She is also involved with Sigma Alpha Professional Agricultural Sorority and the WVU Collegiate 4-H Club. In addition to her roles as a Music Education Peer Mentor and fundraising chair, Trixie participates in the Honors College and performs with the WVU Symphony Orchestra and Steel Band. She is a dedicated community volunteer, she teaches music lessons at Nels Bells Music Studio and serves as a camp counselor for Marshall County 4-H. She is sponsored by the WVU Chapter of Collegiate National Association for Music Education.