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Dale Peterson | Hal Leonard Dale Peterson Dale Peterson is the Minister of Music and Composer in Residence at the Auburn First Baptist Church in Auburn, Alabama. He is a member of ASCAP, receiving the ASCAP award for over 20 years consecutively. He is active in the ACDA; has written reviews for Choral Journal; and is often a guest conductor at music weeks, camps, and choral workshops. He received a BA in Music Theory from the University of Kentucky and a MM in Music Theory from the College Conservatory of Music - University of Cincinnati as well as completed all coursework for the Ph.D. Publications by Dale Peterson

Brant Adams | Hal Leonard Brant Adams Brant Adams (b, 1944) holds a Bachelor of Music degree in piano performance from Capital University (Columbus, Ohio), Master of Music degree in theory from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, and the Doctor of Philosophy degree in music theory from the University of Texas at Austin. Brant is a composer, arranger and orchestrator, whose compositions have been performed and recorded around the world by orchestras and choral ensembles in England, Japan, Mexico, Canada, Argentina, the former Czech Republic, the Middle East, and across the United States. His work appears in several catalogs, including Shawnee Press, and since 2001, he has conducted and produced orchestral recordings for Shawnee Press. His music has been performed at regional and national meetings of numerous professional music organizations. Brant has been a member of the Oklahoma State University music faculty since 1987, serving as area coordinator of music theory and composition and as head of the Department of Music since 2008. Brant has served on the staff of First Baptist Church-Stillwater as music associate and pianist, interim music director (1996-2002), and Director of Music since 2006. He has received the Wise-Diggs-Berry Award for Teaching Excellence in the Arts and the Friends of Music Distinguished Music Professor Award. Publications by Brant Adams

Michael Brown | Hal Leonard Michael Brown Michael Brown is a native of New Orleans, LA. He earned his M.M. in Music Theory from The University of Texas at Austin and his B.M. in Music Theory from Furman University in Greenville, SC. Michael served as Chief Arranger for The United States Army Band ("Pershing's Own") in Washington, DC, having served previously as Chief Arranger for The United States Military Academy Band at West Point, NY. His arranging credits include: the Tonight Show with Jay Leno, the Opening Ceremonies of the 2002 Olympic Winter Games in Salt Lake City, UT, the National Symphony Orchestra, and the Kennedy Center Honors in Washington, DC. Michael draws upon his experience as a college and high school band director, church orchestra director, and freelance trumpeter. Publications by Michael Brown

Claudette Hudelson | Hal Leonard Claudette Hudelson Claudette Hudelson (1933-2013) operated a private piano studio in Broken Arrow, OK, and was an active adjudicator for the OMTA on the local and state levels, the National Federation of Music Clubs, as well as National Guild of Piano Teachers. She judged in Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and California. She was president of Oklahoma Music Teachers of Broken Arrow and a past member of the Executive Board of OMTA. Ms. Hudelson was also the state chair for the MTNA Composition Competition. She received her master's degree in piano pedagogy from the University of Oklahoma. She taught classes in theory, history, and pedagogy to area teachers wishing to become certified-by-exam with the state of Oklahoma. She was nationally certified with MTNA in piano, theory, and piano pedagogy. Publications by Claudette Hudelson

Robert Jordahl | Hal Leonard Robert Jordahl Robert Jordahl (1926 - 2008) was born in Iowa. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1944-1946, and earned Bachelor of Music (Theory) and Master of Music (Education) degrees at the University of Texas in Austin, and a doctorate in music theory from the Eastman School of Music in Rochester NY. He began teaching music in public schools and also at Alaska Methodist University. He has held numerous positions as choirmaster and organist and holds a Choirmaster Certificate from the American Guild of Organists. Dr. Jordahl was on the faculty of McNeese State University from 1968 until his retirement in April 1999. Previous to his retirement, Dr. Jordahl received fellowships from the National Endowment for the Humanities for work at Dartmouth College and the University of Kansas. Publications by Robert Jordahl

Anna Laura Page | Hal Leonard Anna Laura Page Anna Laura Page received a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Music Education with a concentration in piano and a Master of Music in Music Theory with a concentration in organ from the University of Kentucky. Active as a composer, clinician and organist, she served on the Music Committee of the Southern Baptist 1991 Hymnal Committee and has received the ASCAP Standards Award for the past several years. She has taught organ as an adjunct faculty member at Mercer University in Macon, Georgia, and theory/organ as an adjunct faculty member at Lander University in Greenwood, South Carolina. She served as director of the Austin Peay Community Children's Chorus in Clarksville, Tennessee for three years. Her publications include choral works for children, youth and adults, and compositions for handbells, organ and piano. She is married to Dr. Oscar C. Page, president of Austin College in Sherman, Texas.

Hal Leonard Homeschooling Resources Hal Leonard has dozens of materials for homeschooling families. Whether you're teaching basic music theory or how to play an instrument, we can help both teacher and student have a great musical experience. Here are just a few top picks. Please visit our website for any other subject areas you may be looking for!

Legacy Learning Award-winning Legacy Learning Systems are now available from Hal Leonard! Legacy Learning Systems was founded to produce truly comprehensive multimedia training courses for those who want serious instruction in the comfort of their own homes. They were designed under the theory that learning should be fun, unintimidating, and systematic, with each new skill building on the previous one. These boxed sets feature multiple DVDs that will help you learn everything you want to know!

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Cheryl Finn | Hal Leonard Cheryl Finn Cheryl Finn was born and raised in Vancouver, Canada. A graduate of both the Royal Conservatory of Music (University of Toronto) and the University of British Columbia, she has successfully taught classical piano and music theory for the past seventeen years. She and her husband, Eamonn Morris, have been writing for several years, and they are active clinicians throughout the United States and Canada. Publications by Cheryl Finn

Ernest Kramer | Hal Leonard Ernest Kramer Ernest Kramer is a composer, teacher and pianist based in Maryville, Missouri. Dr. Kramer is professor of music theory and keyboard studies at Northwest Missouri State University, and holds degrees from Peabody-Vanderbilt University, Drake University and the University of North Texas. Several of his articles have been published in Clavier magazine and he is currently listed in the Who's Who in American Education (2006-2007). Publications by Ernest Kramer

Keith Christopher | Hal Leonard Keith Christopher Keith Christopher is actively involved in music as a composer, arranger, orchestrator and producer. His musical roots go back to Wylie, Texas, where he grew up playing trumpet in band, accompanying in church, and singing in the church youth choir. After high school, he studied music theory and composition and conducting. He holds a Master of Music in Composition from Southern Methodist University where he was a Graduate Assistant in the music theory and choral departments. His composition teachers include Francis W. McBeth, Newell K. Brown, and Simon Sargon. His music has been performed worldwide by choirs, orchestras, and bands at places including the National Christmas tree lighting, Hollywood Bowl, All-State concerts, and many other symphony and concert halls and festival stages. Mr. Christopher has received a yearly award for his publications from the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers since 1992. In 1999 he received the famed Gold Record Award for “A Merry Christmas with Brass,” which features The Dallas Brass. In 2003 he received a Dove Award for the choral collection, “More Songs for Praise and Worship.” In addition, he has produced over a thousand recordings for music publishers. Publications by Keith Christopher

Brad Printz | Hal Leonard Brad Printz Brad Printz (1955 - 2005) was a music educator for ten years and the highly respected choral manager for J.W. Pepper at Wingert-Jones Music in Kansas City, Missouri, for nearly 20 years. Brad made the most of his diverse background, creating wonderfully crafted and inspiring choral music in a variety of styles for both the sacred and educational markets. After earning a Bachelor of Music Education and a Bachelor of Music in Theory/Composition from Ft. Hays State University in Hays, Kansas, Brad served as a music teacher at Piper Jr./Sr. High School in Kansas City, Kansas, teaching the choirs in grades 7–12 as well as guitar and music theory. He left teaching to head the choral department of Wingert-Jones Music, ultimately developing it into one of the nation’s finest. Mr. Printz began composing and arranging choral music in 1988 and built a catalog of more than 50 pieces before succumbing to cancer in 2005 after a heroic 15-year struggle. He continued composing until the very end, winning an ASCAP standard award for composing in that year just as he had every year since 1990, and brought the same kind of energy and vitality to his music that he brought to his life. Publications by Brad Printz

Wendy Stevens | Hal Leonard Wendy Stevens Wendy Stevens is a composer, pianist, teacher, and clinician. She received her Bachelor of Music in Piano Pedagogy and her Masters of Music in Theory and Composition from Wichita State University where she graduated summa cum laude. Wendy has been a recipient of the MTNA stAR award (Student Achievement Recognition Award) upon graduation. She has also taught theory at Wichita State University and adjudicates for music events in her area. In addition to her studio teaching, she has served as a church musician playing the piano for more than twenty years. Wendy is a member of MTNA, KMTA, and her local association WMMTA. She has served as president and many other positions in WMMTA, and has also served on the board for KMTA. She is a nationally certified teacher of music and is a member of ASCAP, the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers. Wendy enjoys composing and presenting workshops on creativity, composition, business practices, and technology. She maintains a popular and helpful blog for piano teachers covering such topics as business issues, teaching composition, creative studio ideas, and much more at www.ComposeCreate.com. Publications by Wendy Stevens

Karen Harrington | Hal Leonard Karen Harrington Karen Harrington is an independent piano teacher from Tulsa, Oklahoma where she maintains a studio of more than forty students. A nationally certified teacher through MTNA, she is a past president of both the Tulsa Accredited Music Teachers Association and the Northeast District of Oklahoma Music Teachers Association. Karen has also served as Secretary and is currently President-Elect of the South Central Division of MTNA. She holds a BME degree from the University of Oklahoma where she studied piano with Celia Mae Bryant. Ms. Harrington produces her own theory games through her company, Music Games 'N Things. Publications by Karen Harrington

Bob Burroughs | Hal Leonard Bob Burroughs Bob Burroughs is known in music circles as a composer/arranger of church music and conductor/clinician. He has been active in church music for 60+ years, having served as Minister of Music in several churches, as well as serving on the music faculties of Samford University, Mercer University (Atlanta campus) and Palm Beach Atlantic University—as Composer-in-Residence and Associate Professor of Theory and Composition. He was, for eight years, Director of the Church Music Department, Florida Baptist Convention, Jacksonville, FL. He now lives in Greer, SC. Bob and Esther Burroughs will have been married 60+ years come August. Bob loves traveling with Esther in her speaking ministry, composing music and reading his Kindle!

Jim Andy Caudill | Hal Leonard Jim Andy Caudill Mr. Caudill was born in Ashland, Kentucky in 1932 and began his musical career at age 5 when his father taught him to play trumpet. In 1950, he toured America as a national champion soloist. While earning his Bachelor of Arts degree from Morehead State University (KY) and Master of Arts from Marshall University (WV), he started composing and arranging for concert, jazz and marching bands. As an educator, Mr. Caudill taught in the public schools until 1968 when he accepted a position at Pikeville College (KY). While at Pikeville College, he taught trumpet, music theory, orchestration, teaching methods, and conducted the Wind Ensemble, retiring in 1997. Notable publications for band include Landmark Overture, Folklore for Band, Odyssey for Band and Heritage Overture.

Rosemary Hughey | Hal Leonard Rosemary Hughey Rosemary Hughey is currently active as a teacher of piano and theory in her music studio in Carrollton, Texas. Her studio consists of over 70 students, ages 5 through adult. Born in Indianapolis, Indiana, Ms. Hughey is married and the mother of 4 grown children. She has lived in the Dallas area since 1980. Her educational background includes studies at the University of North Texas with a master's degree in music education, focus on piano. Her training includes studies at the University of Houston and the University of Dallas in Kindermusik, and Kodaly training at the University of North Texas. She has been a church pianist, organist, and children's choir director in Dallas and she has also taught music in grades K through 6 in a private school. Publications by Rosemary Hughey

Brad Nix | Hal Leonard Brad Nix Dr. Brad Nix currently serves as an editor for Hal Leonard, where he works in the sacred choral division. As a widely recognized composer and arranger, he has written for many of the nation’s major publishers and has well over 120 pieces in print. He frequently travels throughout the country as a clinician for reading sessions and conferences. In addition to his work in the music industry, Brad serves on the staff of First Baptist Church of Bastrop, TX. His responsibilities at the church include planning worship, leading worship, and directing several choral and instrumental ensembles. Brad previously served for many years as Associate Professor of Music and Department Chair at Sterling College, located in Sterling, KS. At Sterling College, he taught music theory, composition, orchestration, applied piano, and group piano. Originally from Dallas, GA, Brad received his DMA degree from The University of Colorado at Boulder. Publications by Brad Nix

Stacey Nordmeyer | Hal Leonard Stacey Nordmeyer Stacey Nordmeyer began her career in music publishing as a choral editor and was an editor for the textbook series Experiencing Choral Music, as well as for numerous sight-singing methods, along with music for school, church and community choirs. Now, as General Manager, Choral Publications, she oversees the choral publication process for both Hal Leonard and Shawnee Press. She is also a celebrated composer and arranger, with anthems published in both the Hal Leonard and Shawnee Press church catalogs. She has been active in church music for over 35 years, having served as music director, worship leader, and accompanist at various churches throughout southeastern Wisconsin. She currently directs the praise bands and the adult handbell choir at UNITY Lutheran Church in Brookfield, Wisconsin. Stacey holds a Bachelor of Music degree with an emphasis in piano and music theory from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, and she is a member of the Milwaukee Handbell Ensemble. Publications by Stacey Nordmeyer

Stan Pethel | Hal Leonard Stan Pethel Dr. Stan Pethel is a Professor of Music and Chair of Fine Arts at Berry College near Rome, Georgia. He has been on the music faculty at Berry College since 1973. He holds a Bachelor of Music, and Master of Fine Arts degrees from the University of Georgia and a Doctorate of Musical Arts degree from the University of Kentucky. In addition to his duties as Chair of Fine Arts at Berry College Dr. Pethel teaches music theory, composition and arranging, world music, and low brass lessons. He is a widely published composer and arranger with over 1000 works in publication with 26 different publishers. His writing includes works for choir, piano, organ/piano duet, symphonic band, jazz ensemble, orchestra, handbells, solo instrument and piano, and various chamber music ensembles. He is married to Jo Ann Pethel, a pianist and music educator. They have three grown children.

Jeremy Siskind | Hal Leonard Jeremy Siskind Pianist Jeremy Siskind is the winner of the 2012 Nottingham International Jazz Piano Competition and the second-place winner of the 2011 Montreux Solo Piano Competition. A two-time finalist for the American Pianist Association’s Cole Porter Fellowship, Siskind has performed jazz and classical music at Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, in Japan, Switzerland, Thailand, Cyprus, England, Lebanon, India, Tunisia, France, and China. Siskind began serving full-time on the keyboard faculty of Fullerton College in Southern California in 2017 after teaching at Western Michigan University for five years. Siskind is also a leader of the house concert movement, having performed in over 100 houses in 24 different states around the U.S. A proud Yamaha Artist since 2013, Siskind holds degrees from the Eastman School of Music (Jazz Performance and Music Theory) and Columbia University (English and Comparative Literature). Publications by Jeremy Siskind

Jennifer & Michael Watts | Hal Leonard Jennifer & Michael Watts Jennifer and Michael Watts are a husband and wife team active in the music industry in Southern California. Married since 1987, the Watts are the proud parents of five "pretty amazing" children. Jennifer holds a BA degree in Music Theory from California State University-Chico and maintains a full piano studio. A classically trained jazz pianist, her teachers have included Terry Trotter and Julien Musafia. Mike is a multi-talented studio musician working mainly in the motion picture and television industries. He has been the featured pianist on several major motion pictures, he also plays synthesizers and accordion, and also works as an arranger/composer and orchestrator. Some of the more recent films he's been involved with include Tangled, Toy Story 3 and The Princess and the Frog. Publications by Jennifer & Michael Watts