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Frostburg State University Studio Members
My name is Erika and I am sophomore music
education and performance major in clarinet at Frostburg State.
Before attending Frostburg State I had been studying clarinet with
various instructors, the most recent being Franz Reinhardt. I hope to attend graduate school to continue my
study of music in hopes of later studying music therapy and
alternative medicine, or pursuing a career in performance. Ryan has been studying with Dr. Mark Gallagher for the past four of twelve years he's been playing while studying Social Science and History at Frostburg State University looking to graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree. Ryan is a 2001 graduate of Severna Park High School in Severna Park, MD. While there he was a member of the two time state champion Falcon Marching Band, traveling to the Atlantic Coast Championships three times. Since coming to Frostburg, Ryan has greatly expanded his repertoire, performing many solo and ensemble pieces including Lied for Clarinet solo by Luciano Berio, the Mozart Clarinet Quintet, and Trio in C Major by Joseph Triebensee. He has also preformed with the Frostburg State Bobcat Marching band, University Wind Ensemble, the Williamsport Community Band in Williamsport, MD, and the FSU Clarinet Ensemble under the direction of Dr. Gallagher. While not performing, Ryan loves to spend time outdoors, hanging with friends and generally loves taking life to the fullest. He is an avid reader of anything pertaining to the Civil War, and hopes to teach history in either middle or high school. Ryan spends his summers back home in Severna Park, where he has worked at the local Subway for the past two years. He hopes to graduate from FSU within the next two years; from there he's not quite sure where life will take him. LaNaé Keene of Preston, Maryland is currently a senior music management major at Frostburg State University. LaNaé plays the Bb clarinet and has been studying with Dr. Mark Gallagher since August 2002. Keene a 2002 graduate of Colonel Richardson High School was a member of the All Shore Honors Band for seven consecutive years, beginning at age 11. Members of the All Shore Honors Band are required to learn to contrasting audition pieces, major scales, and sight read at an audition each year. In 2001 Keene was the principle clarinetist of the Sr. Honors Band. LaNaé’ was the recipient of the Frostburg State University Lawrence McDonald Clarinet Scholarship for 2002 and 2003. Keene is currently the administrative assistant of the Frostburg State University Bobcat Marching Band. In 2003 Keene was invited to play the astounding Brahms Requiem with the Allegany Choral Society and Orchestra accompanied by the University Chamber Choir under the direction Dr. Karen Soderberg. LaNaé Keene is a member of the FSU Clarinet Ensemble, Unified Voices Under Gods Dominion (the University Gospel Choir), and the University Wind Ensemble. Keene is also a member of the Performing Arts Stage Crew where she is a lighting and sound tech. Keene’s hobbies include shopping, vacationing, dining at new restaurants, and spending quality time with her friends and family. After graduating from Frostburg LaNaé plans to use her skills and knowledge attained to work as an artist manager for a major record label and one day go on to start a label of her own and open a jazz club in Washington D.C. “My life without music would be like a night sky without stars” says Keene. “Music is the center of my universe!” Congratulations to LaNae who graduated in May 2006 and is now employed working for an management firm in Baltimore, MD. Kara is a senior majoring in Music Management and clarinet performance.
Elizabeth Maloy is a freshman music education and clarinet performance major at Frostburg State University. She is also a part of Dr. Mark Gallagher’s clarinet studio. Elizabeth is a graduate of Thomas Stone High School in Waldorf, Maryland where she had the opportunity to play various instruments throughout high school. These include the Eb and Bb soprano clarinets, the Eb alto clarinet, Bb bass clarinet, and both the Eb and Bb contrabass clarinets. She was a member of the Thomas Stone High School Symphonic Band where she was principle of her section throughout the duration of her high school years. To join her school’s newly-formed orchestra program, Elizabeth began the cello in her junior year. She was also a member of the wind ensemble, and was both a section leader for one year and the Drum Major for two years of the Thomas Stone High School Marching Cougars. At the conclusion of her high school career, Elizabeth was chosen to be the recipient of the John Philip Sousa Band Award. Throughout her musical career, Elizabeth has performed in numerous other ensembles including All-county band, All-county orchestra, Tri-county band, All-state junior band, and the Charles County Youth Orchestra. She has received many “superior” ratings at both district and state solo and ensemble competitions. Elizabeth has studied clarinet privately for eight years. Elizabeth is a member of the honors program at Frostburg State and she will perform in the FSU Clarinet Ensemble, University Wind Ensemble, and University Chorale during the course of her studies.
Virginia Mattes, known as
Ginny, is currently a junior at Frostburg State University. She
majors in Music Education and after college hopes to teach in
high schools when she graduates. Ginny is a member of the FSU
Clarinet Ensemble and both Marching and Concert Band. She also
participated in the FSU Chamber Wind Ensemble. With the spare
time that Ginny has she is an active member of the music
fraternity, Sigma Alpha Iota.
“I also dance. I was the color guards solo dancer for all three years that I was a member and have had many lead roles in my dance studios annual productions, such as Aladdin, Glenda the Good witch, Lumieure, and other such roles.” “When I’m not involved with the band or dancing, I spend my time representing the Kent Island Yacht Club as their princess. I have attended many commodore’s ball and opening day ceremonies, but the highlight of my reign was the Queen of the Chesapeake Pageant, where this year I was a finalist. I plan to be the clubs princess again next year and hope to go on to become the queen.”
Brett is a graduate of Allegany High School. He was in the marching band four years and principal three times. The wind ensemble was also a big part of his high school career. He was honored with the solo clarinet position his twelfth grade year and received the Frank LaParle Humanitarian award. While at AHS, he studied clarinet with Jean Miller. Brett is currently working on a double major in music performance and French at Frostburg State University (FSU). He is studying with Dr. Mark Gallagher and is a member of the Clarinet Ensemble. He is also an active member of the University Wind Ensemble and the FSU Marching Band. He has been awarded a music endowed scholarship, “The Lawrence McDonald Clarinet Scholarship” for his studies as music major three times, and also four Lee Roy Myers Delegate scholarships for his academic success at Frostburg State University. Brett has extensive performing experience playing with the Allegany Symphony, Arion Band, Potomac Concert Band, All-County bands, the FSU wind ensemble, and musicals including “South Pacific” and “Fiddler on the Roof.” He has also played for the Governor of Maryland and was selected to perform on the FSU President’s Concert. Brett’s future academic goals include pursuing a graduate degree at Northwestern University to study with Steve Cohen. Upon completion of his masters’ degree, he would like to perform in a symphony orchestra. Additionally, Brett is in active teacher in the Cumberland, Maryland area. His studio is located at The Cumberland Music Academy.
Gwyn Mitchell currently is majoring in Music Management, as well as minoring in Business and Business Administration. Gwyn is a member of the FSU Wind Ensemble, the Bobcat Marching Band, and the University Clarinet Choir. She is from Columbia, and graduated from Hammond High School in 2002. As far as accomplishments go, she has performed in the Solo and Ensemble festival and in a variety of musical groups, such as the Howard County Children’s Chorus, Wind Ensemble, Marching Band, Chorus and Madrigals. In High School, she served as music librarian, but far exceeded her job by planning the annual Haunted House fundraiser and assisted in getting others involved. Currently, Gwyn attends college at Frostburg State, during the summer and winter season, while she’s out of school, she teaches private lessons. In the summer of 2006 Gwyn will be doing her Music Management Internship at the House of Blues in Las Vegas, Nevada. “I am Windy Neal, a Music Education major and part of Dr. Mark Gallagher's studio at Frostburg State University. I graduated from Woodlawn High School as the tradition salutatorian for the class of 2002. Now that I am attending Frostburg, I have grown as a person and a musician. During high school, I have auditioned numerous of times for All-state bands and orchestras, but only played in the All-county band for three years straight. And in those years, I've also competed in the county's and state's solo/ensemble competition and received top scores." "I am currently part of a wonderful ensemble at FSU. However, I am not all about competitions. As the current president of Delta Omicron, and Vice President of CMENC, I tend to focus on my studies to be a well-rounded music teacher. My goal as a teacher is to build a strong music program for my high school in order to travel the United States to play for charitable events. But until then, I will be spending my summers as a cashier and short-order cook at a seafood carry-out, Crab Crib, in Catonsville, MD; teachers need summer jobs too to keep the money flowing. Although I am entering my third year at FSU, I don't think I ever will learn enough to be as good as Dr. Gallagher." "Let the music continue to grow and plant love in the hearts of the believers.” "The end is coming close for my school years at Frostburg State University. I am a second year senior who is getting ready to perform a senior recital on Nov. 12th, 2006, 3pm. I work hard throughout the year as the former president to two organizations, but still remain heavily involved in both and other student organizations. This year is all about wrapping things up for me. Although I am an education major, I believe that my true reason for being a music major is to bring out my talent of conducting. This will be my last year studying with Mark, and hope to make the best from the experience that I can. Good luck to everyone in the studio, no matter which one you are in, and have the best time of your life playing the clarinet." Additionally, Windy is currently a member of the Bobcat Marching Band, the University Wind Ensemble, and the Clarinet Ensemble where she performs on both Bb clarinet and Bass clarinet. My name is Samantha Stephens. I will be a sophomore this year at FSU working on a degree in Music Management. I am hoping to go onto graduate school and maybe pursue a doctorate in Music Theory. My goal in life is to own my own recording studio, either that or work for some big time label company. Ever since my junior year of high school I have tried to be in almost every ensemble that I could. In high school I was in All-County Band and Indoor Percussion for two years, All-County Orchestra and I played in a clarinet quartet for the Maryland Solo and Ensemble festival. So far at FSU I have been a member of the Bobcat Marching Band, the FSU Wind Ensemble, the FSU Clarinet Ensemble and Chamber Winds. While at FSU I have played both Bb clarinet and Bass clarinet.
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