Wild Roots Fine Arts Faculty
Our faculty brings together decades of experience in professional performance, music education, recording, composition, church music, and community arts—all united by a shared passion for helping students discover the joy of music.
Amy Brucksch
Classical Guitar • Ukulele • Banjo
"I am passionate about sharing my love for guitar."
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Lesley Bush
Piano • Organ • Accompanist • Piano Technician
"One of the greatest rewards of being a musician is that a skill I began learning early in my life is something that I have enjoyed and used for a lifetime. It is a pleasure (and honor) for me to pass those skills on to others and to a new generation."
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Marie Cole
Cello • Piano • Early Childhood Specialist
Orchestra League Coach (TEAM Cello)
"Teaching music to my students brings me joy when I get to see them enjoy their instrument or musical activity."
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Jan Daugherty
Violin • Viola
Orchestra League Coach (TEAM Viola)
"Learning to play a musical instrument increases confidence, brain function, cooperation, social skills, and most importantly, joy!"
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Nadine Eichhorn
Piano • Accompanist
"I love teaching beginning to intermediate level students of all ages."
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Karen Entzi
Violin • Viola • Piano • Music Theory
"I am passionate about helping students develop strong musical foundations while fostering confidence, creativity, and a lifelong appreciation for music."
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Cindy Gilbert
Marching Percussion • Orchestral Percussion
Percussion Ensemble
"I am excited to bring and foster music education in Rutherford County, NC"
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R. Allen Gilbert
Flute • Piccolo
"I am passionate about sharing my knowledge of music and performance. My goal is to help students become critical self-evaluators and to be effective self teachers through practice and performance."
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Matthew Guffey
Clarinet • Saxophone
Patricia Harrelson
Voice
"I have a deep passion for singing, vocalists, and vocal instruction. In developing my own voice, I recognized the importance of understanding the psycho-physiology of the human voice. This experience inspired a commitment to helping others discover their unique voices and to equipping them with the techniques necessary for healthy, sustainable vocal use."
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Larry Hinds
Acoustic Guitar • Electric Guitar • Electric Bass Guitar
Rock • Country • Jazz
Double Bass
Song-Writing • Improvisation • Recording Production
"I enjoy helping students develop solid musicianship while encouraging creativity, confidence, and the skills needed to perform, create, and record their own music."
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Lelia Lattimore
Lever Harp • Pedal Harp
"Whether a student is discovering the harp for the first time or continuing advanced study, I enjoy helping each one develop strong technique, musical expression, and confidence."
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Eben Mann
WRFA Director
Violin • Viola • Oboe • English Horn • Highland Bagpipe
Orchestra League Coach (TEAM Violin)
Youth Choral League (Theory Coach)
"I am passionate about arts education, as this is what makes us creative human beings."
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Norman Moore
Drum Set • Orchestral Percussion
"I enjoy helping students develop strong technical skills, musical confidence, and a lifelong appreciation for rhythm and percussion."
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William Newton
Trumpet • Trombone • Euphonium • Tuba
"I am committed to inspiring and nurturing the next generation of musicians, and firmly believe in music’s power to enrich lives and build communities."
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Betty Turner
Piano
"I enjoy seeing students progress as they learn to create beautiful sounds."
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