Private Lessons
Our Teachers
Isaac Ripple - Oboe & Saxophone
Michael Isaac Ripple is the Co-Artistic Director and Chief Operating Officer of The Horizon Series, a chamber music series in Washington, D.C. and summer festival in Erie, Pa. He is an in-demand teacher and chamber musician throughout the Mid South region, currently based in Memphis, TN. He is a graduate of the Cleveland Institute of Music where he pursued his undergraduate degree in oboe performance as a student of Mr. Frank Rosenwein. He is also a graduate of the Interlochen Arts Academy, as a student of Mr. Daniel Stolper. He was the founding oboist of Catharsis Winds, an international and national award winning wind quintet based in Cleveland, Ohio. He is currently pursuing his Masters in oboe performance as the student of Dr. Michelle Vigneau at the University of Memphis Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music. At the University of Memphis, he holds the oboe seat in the Pyramid Winds Graduate Woodwind Quintet.
Tina Hazell - Bassoon
Breeze Cayolle - Saxophone
New Orleans native Brian Breeze Cayolle’s rich and soulful saxophone style was born from the traditions of the Jazz, Blues and R&B of his hometown. World renowned for his strong and spirited tenor saxophone, he has performed with many of the great artists of his time and many of the legends of New Orleans music.His abilities and versatility on almost any woodwind from clarinet to baritone saxophone have made Breeze a mainstay on the music scene.
Mark Woodring - Trumpet
Mark Woodring is currently pursuing his DMA in Trumpet at The University of Memphis. He is an active freelance trumpet player, teacher, and recording engineer in the Memphis, TN area. Mark also currently is adjunct faculty Bethel University in McKenzie, TN and previously taught at Murray State University in Murray, KY.
