As a high school musician the value of private instruction can NEVER be underestimated. In fact, many musicians who begin private instruction excel at their craft exponentially faster than their peers. Most make it into district, state, college, and beyond!
The following instructors are recommended by Topsail's Music Department:
Mr. Howard visits and instructs at Topsail High School frequently including Band Camp, Concert Band clinics, attends concerts, and instructs numerous students privately already. Take a look at his webpage.
Mr. Lane is a graduate of Topsail High School, is a graduate of UNCW in Music, and is currently attending UNCG for a Masters of Music in Trombone Performance. He currently is available to teach private lessons. (910) 352-5123
Ms. Allred has been a public school teacher for a number of year's, and now owns Amanda's Music School out of Wrightsville Beach, NC.
As an educator, Sue has taught woodwinds for many years, and maintains a bassoon studio of
over 15 bassoonists per year. Many of her students are acclaimed concerto competition winners
and are accepted into prestigious college programs including Julliard, Eastman, New England
Conservatory, Yale and Curtis. In addition, she is sought after as a wind coach for many youth
orchestras. Sue was a former administrator, wind department and ensemble chair at
Neighborhood Music School in New Haven, CT and was formerly on the music faculty of
Southern Connecticut State University. Since relocating, she has been a sought-after bassoon
coach in the schools in Mt. Pleasant, Summerville, and Charleston, SC.
Sue believes that music brings students inner joy, dedication, and is a tool that can bring people
together. Her enthusiasm and successes in the field of music education have been recognized by
her earning the New Haven Symphony Education Award, and her 2019 nomination for the
National Ford Music Educators Award.
All of Mrs. Parker's students she has taught at Topsail have made it to All-State Auditions & attended the All-District Clinic.
Toree (Victoria) McLamb - Flute, Saxophone, & Clarinet
Mrs. McLamb privatly instructs numerous woodwinds in multiple ensembles. She earned a BM Music Performance degree from Univ. of Miami, BM Music Ed from UNCW, & MM Performance from ECU.