Alex has been a music educator since 2006. A native of Denver, CO, she received a Bachelor of Music in Music Education from Colorado State University before relocating to the Northwest. After beginning her career teaching band and choir in public schools she received a Master of Music in Instrumental Conducting from Portland State University and began working as a freelance music educator.Â
Currently she maintains a large private studio teaching clarinet and saxophone to students of all ages across the greater Portland/Vancouver area. She is a frequent instrumental clinician, guest conductor, and adjudicator in schools, youth instrumental ensembles, and festivals, and is a longtime member of the instructional staff of the Skyview High School marching band in Vancouver, WA. Ms. Christy performs with the Oregon Symphonic Band and the Zephyr Clarinet Choir.