Angela Haynes

Angela received her Bachelor's degree in Education and a Master's in Performance from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. She was awarded the Chancellor's Talent Award scholarship as an undergraduate. Applied horn studies with Laura Klock and Jazz Horn with John Clark. As a freelance musician, Angela enjoys performing chamber music, shows, big band, rock and blues. She recently held the principal horn position for the Seven Hills Symphony. Some of her advanced horn students have gone on to study at the University of Massachusetts and Oberlin Conservatory. A majority of private horn students have placed in top chairs at the District/All-state level for Band and Orchestra. 

I  currently teach band lessons for grades 4-12 and adult learners. As a supplement to standard method books, I have a complete library of my own play-alongs, solos and band arrangements to aid in differentiated teaching. I teach students the basics through effective warm-ups, breathing, scales, guided listening, improvisation and ear training. My goal is to make the online environment a fun place for exploration where students can stay motivated while developing their music skills. I’ve discovered some excellent web based programs for play-along access as well.