Woodwinds

Private lessons are offered in flute, clarinet, saxophone, oboe, and bassoon. Many of the woodwind students at CSM are actively involved in band programs at their elementary, middle, or high schools. Much of the focus in these private lessons is on improving technique and tone production as well as learning to perform specific pieces from those programs. Preparation for All County, All District, All State, and other auditions is included for those participating in these events. Woodwind instrument rentals are available through our partner site NEMC.

Instructors

Emma Morris is a member of the Raleigh Flute Choir and the Music Director of the Silver Fantasy Flute Choir in Raleigh. She actively performs and teaches in North Carolina and in the past has played with many renowned groups across the East Coast of the US. Emma earned her Bachelor of Music in Flute Performance at University of Miami's Frost School of Music and her Master of Music in Performance at Boston Conservatory at Berklee. When she isn't playing or teaching the flute, Emma enjoys hiking with her husband and their dog Boo.

Philip Scott, saxophone and clarinet Instructor - Cary, NC

Philip Scott, in his 15th year teaching clarinet and saxophone at Cary School of Music, is a native of Cleveland He graduated with a Bachelor of Music Education degree from Baldwin-Wallace College, in 1972. That same year, Philip became the band director in Ripley, Ohio, and later on in Twinsburg, Ohio. Philip taught private clarinet lessons for many years at the Grabowski Music Company, and Koch School of Music. He also served as the clarinet section instructor at Baldwin-Wallace College Summer Music Clinic.

Philip performed as a clarinetist for a number of years with the Oberlin Music Theater Orchestra, Opus One Chamber Orchestra, and Blossom Festival Concert Band. As a saxophonist, he played with the Dan Zolla Big Band.

After moving to Raleigh in 1984, Philip pursued a career as a computer programmer/analyst, but kept his hand in music by teaching clarinet at the Raleigh Conservatory of Music, and performing with local amateur organizations including the Triangle Wind Ensemble, North Carolina Wind Orchestra, Raleigh Civic Orchestra, and Raleigh Symphony.

Currently, Philip is clarinetist with the Mimosa Woodwind Quintet. He is also a member of the handbell choir at White Memorial Presbyterian Church in Raleigh.

Mary Huntimer — Cary, NC — Cary Music Supply

Dr. Mary Huntimer is an active saxophonist and woodwind teacher in the Research Triangle. She currently teaches saxophone and music education at Meredith College. Dr. Huntimer is also the woodwind instructor for Green Hope High School Marching Band and Green Level High School Marching Band. She performs with the Triangle Wind Ensemble, the Chapel Hill Philharmonia, and the Bull City Sax Quartet. Dr. Huntimer has performed at NASA regional conferences and the Navy Saxophone Symposium. She has also performed at Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland. Dr. Huntimer graduated with a DMA in saxophone performance at the University of Kansas in 2012. She also has a MM in saxophone performance from University of Nebraska-Lincoln and a BME from South Dakota State University.

A teacher who offers private woodwinds lessons in Holly Springs, NC

Lauren Robbins-Pollack earned her MM degree in flute performance from the University of Arizona and her Bachelor’s in Music from the University of Michigan, where she studied music education and performance. Locally, she plays with groups such as the Tar River Orchestra and the Raleigh Flute Choir and is active in the Raleigh Area Flute Association. She has performed with the National Flute Association Professional Flute Choir and has toured Europe and Asia with the International Flute Orchestra.