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Meet The Team

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Executive Director & Band Instructor

Mallory Dekker, M.M.E.

As the Executive Director, Mallory does a great deal of administration work, but is also the Music Education Outreach Program Band Director.  

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Fretted Instruments, Fiddle and Upright Bass Instructor

James Bingham

James is the instructor of fretted instruments, including guitar, mandolin, banjo, and ukulele; he is also our bluegrass authority, and teaches fiddle and upright bass.

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Voice, Flute and Piano Instructor

Ali Kennedy

Ali teaches voice, piano and flute at BHSA. Ali has a degree in music, and is teaching the music theory and appreciation classes this summer session.

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Piano Instructor

Carolyn Preber

Carolyn has been teaching piano for more than 30 years, and is one of the piano instructors who teaches on the west side and at the Studio home location.

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Piano, Band and Little Musicans Group Instructor

Laura Hagen

Laura has had a career in music education that has spanned more than 30 years. At BHSA, Laura teaches piano, band instruments and music education class for pre-piano students. 

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Orchestral Instructor

Melanie Thomson

Melanie is an instrumental teacher at BHSA, focusing on violin, viola, and cello. She also coaches small ensembles. 

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