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Dr. Hyekyung Sia Lee (for Euphonium Artists)
Dr. Lee received her master’s degree from the Manhattan School of Music and her doctorate from Michigan State University in piano performance. As a solo pianist, she has performed at many recitals and played with several orchestras, including the Fort Worth (TX) Symphony Orchestra. As a collaborative pianist, she has worked with many professional musicians and played at MWRTEC, among other competitions. Currently, she works at Flint institute of Music and Church of the Holy Family in Grand Blanc, Michigan.
Dr. Mary Jo Cox (for Tuba Artists and Guest Artist Recital)
Dr. Cox received her Bachelor of Music from Houghton College and her Master of Music and Doctor of Musical Arts in piano performance from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. Dr. Cox maintains an active schedule as soloist and chamber musician throughout the United States. She serves on the faculty of Central Michigan University, currently holds the position of principal keyboardist with the Midland (MI) Symphony Orchestra, and is a frequent collaborative pianist for festivals and competitions throughout the U.S.
Charles Hutchins (for Euphonium Students)
Charles Hutchins holds a BM in Piano (University of Michigan) and an MM in Piano (Eastman School of Music). He was part of the accompanying faculty at Grand Valley State University for 10 years, specializing in brass and woodwind repertoire, and part of the music theatre voice faculty at Western Michigan University for 7 years. From 1997 through 2021 he served as music director for over 60 theatrical and musical productions in the Grand Rapids area. He plays with the Grand Rapids Symphony and keeps a private studio of voice and piano students.
Marie Blair (for Tuba Students and Adjudicators Recital)
Marie Blair holds a Bachelor of Music degree from Michigan State University, a Master of Music degree from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, and a Professional Performance Diploma from the Royal Northern College of Music in England, where in 2002 she won the Bach Prize and the Piano Duo Prize. As a soloist, she has performed in New York, the Midwest, and internationally. She is a highly sought-after collaborative pianist for instrumentalists and vocalists alike. She now resides in New York.