LESSON STAFF
Hilary Janysek
Flute
Dr. Hilary Janysek is an active flutist and educator specializing in chamber music, entrepreneurship, and positive psychology. As a full-time teacher, Dr. Janysek serves as the Adjunct Instructor of Flute at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, Assistant Professor of Music at Southwestern University, and has built a successful private studio of over 30 students in the Austin area. Dr. Janysek holds a DA and MM in Flute Performance from Ball State University and a BM in Music Education from Texas State University.
Alex Oniel
Bassoon
Dr. Alexander Onieal is second bassoonist with the Central Texas Philharmonic and maintains a large private studio in the Austin area. He has previously held positions with the New Mexico Philharmonic and Tallahassee Symphony. Alexander has performed with the New York Philharmonic, One Found Sound, Opera Southwest, Opera Tampa, Performance Santa Fe, and the symphonies of Austin, Lubbock, Midland-Odessa, Mid-Texas, San Antonio, Santa Fe, and Williamsburg. He attended Florida State University, The Juilliard School, and the University of Texas at Austin and his primary teachers include Judith LeClair and Jeff Keesecker.
Dr. Marc Sutton
Trumpet
Dr. Marc Lynn Sutton, originally from Duncan, Oklahoma, is presently maintaining a studio of 70 trumpet students within Leander ISD. He has been a teacher
and performer in the Austin, Texas area since 2019. Recent successes of his students include: two being named semifinalists in the 2023 National Trumpet Competition, a finalist in the 2022 International Trumpet Guild Ryan Anthony Memorial Trumpet Competition Junior Division, a member of the 2023 TMEA 5A All State Band (as a freshman), and a Rouse High School Young Artist Competition’s 2nd place winner. His students frequently advance in High School and Middle School district, region, and area auditions. He always welcomes opportunities to teach at band camps and masterclasses and regularly adjudicates many instrumental auditions and contests. Dr. Sutton’s performances have taken him to Alice Tully Hall in Lincoln Center, the International Trumpet Guild conferences, the Macy’s Day Thanksgiving Parade, Severance Music Center, the Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland opening ceremony, and the Blossom Music Center, as well as numerous NCAA tournament and bowl games across the country. As a soloist, Marc was named a finalist at the 2016 Ellsworth Smith International Trumpet Solo Competition and was invited to study and perform at The Center for Advanced Musical Studies at Chosen Vale in 2017. Starting in high school and throughout his college studies, he competed in the National Trumpet Competition solo and ensemble divisions, being named a finalist in 2011. Other highlights as a trumpet soloist include performing The Star-Spangled Banner at the opening game of the 2011 NCAA Women’s College World Series in Oklahoma City and competing in the Grand Valley State University International Trumpet Seminar Solo Competition (1st place 2010, 2nd place 2011) and Orchestral Excerpt Competition(1st place 2011). Dr. Sutton’s education includes a DMA in Trumpet Performance from Texas Tech University, MM in Trumpet Performance from the Cleveland Institute of Music, and a BM in Trumpet Performance, with distinction, from the University of Oklahoma. Awards he received while pursuing his degrees are the TTU Horn Professors Graduate Achievement Award and Joshua D. Britt Memorial Graduate Fellowship; the Bernard Adelstein Prize in Trumpet at CIM and the Student Advisory Council Outstanding Senior Award from the Weitzenhoffer Family College of Fine Arts. His primary teachers include, Dr. Andrew Stetson, Michael Sachs, Dr. Karl Sievers, and John Moots.
Mike Piccione
Trumpet
Mike Piccione has been teaching and performing throughout Austin for over 15 years. He is currently a member of the Central Texas Philharmonic, and has performed professionally in a variety of styles including classical, jazz, and musical theater. Mike currently maintains a full studio of students in Leander and Cedar Park. His students have consistently been accepted into All-State and All-Region ensembles, and many of his past students have been accepted into university music programs throughout the country. Mike loves working with students of all ages and skill levels, and he is excited to be a part of the continuing growth of the Glenn band program!
Ryan Murray
Trombone/Euph
Ryan Murray is a trombonist and music educator based in Austin, Texas, and is also the Second Trombonist of the Boise Philharmonic in Boise, Idaho. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Texas at Austin, with Dr. Nathaniel Brickens. Upon completion of his undergraduate degree, Ryan studied at Yale University, with Professor Scott Hartman. Ryan enjoys playing and teaching all kinds of music, for and with people of all ages. When he is not traveling to perform or teaching, Ryan enjoys playing disc golf, running, hiking, and any other outdoor activity.
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