Piano
Dr. Michael Lehtinen
School Director
Dr. Michael Lehtinen
DMA and MM from the Eastman School of Music; BMUs from Oberlin Conservatory. Director since 2006, teaching at Southern Park since 1995. His students participate in festivals and competitions throughout Charlotte and NC. He is also the Organist at St. Stephen United Methodist Church.
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Dr. Amy Harris
Instructor of Piano
Dr. Amy Harris
DMA from UNC Greensboro; MM and BMus from University of Georgia. Teaching private piano in Charlotte since 2005. Nationally Certified Teacher of Music, Registered Suzuki Piano Teacher, member of MTNA and the Charlotte Piano Teachers Forum.
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Sharon Stricklin
Instructor of Piano
Sharon Stricklin
MM and BMus from Michigan State University. 40 years of piano teaching experience. Previously taught middle and high school choral music, AP Music Theory, and AP Music History. Former church music director and accompanist.
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Dr. Gregory Thompson
Instructor of Piano
Dr. Gregory Thompson
DMA from University of South Carolina. Recitalist and collaborative pianist with performances in the U.S., Europe, and Asia. He enjoys sharing his love of the piano with students of all ages and abilities.
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Janice Williams
Instructor of Piano & Voice
Janice Williams
MM from St. Louis Conservatory of Music; BMus from Tulsa University. Over 20 years teaching experience. Performed with Opera Carolina for 12 years. Also sings regularly at Charlotte-area churches and performs with the "In The Mood" trio.
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Marscia Martinez-Mendoza
Instructor of Violin & Viola
Alasondro Linney
Instructor of Violin & Viola
Alasondro Linney
BMus from NC School of the Arts. Teaches both traditional and Suzuki method. Has performed with the Charlotte Symphony and Alabama Symphony, and enjoys sharing that experience with his students.
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Andrew Werner
Instructor of Cello
Flute & Oboe
Elaina Palada
Instructor of Flute
Elaina Palada
MM from Northwestern University; BM from Syracuse University. Moved to Charlotte in 2022 to work for Flute World. Active performer and substitute flutist for multiple regional orchestras. Five+ years teaching flute to all ages.
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Candace Schmitt
Instructor of Oboe
Candace Schmitt
BA from UNC Charlotte; BM from Appalachian State University. Plays oboe, flute, and English horn. Adjunct Instructor at Gardner-Webb University. Performs with the Charlotte Civic Orchestra and Charlotte Flute Choir.
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Mark Catoe
Instructor of Saxophone & Clarinet
Mark Catoe
BMusEd from Winthrop University. Multi-instrumentalist with six+ years performing in the area, including two years on a cruise ship. Notable performances with the Charlotte Symphony, The Temptations, and The Four Tops. Also performs as a jazz pianist.
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Dr. Gay Pappin
Administrative Assistant
Dr. Gay Pappin
DMA and MM from Louisiana State University; BMusEd from Ouachita Baptist University. Has taught piano, organ, theory, and music appreciation at several universities. Church pianist and organist for most of her life. Loves working with Southern Park families.
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