November's Master Musician is Dr. Dawn Perry of Wingate University. Dr. Perry, an accomplished trombone player, is Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Bands at Wingate University in North Carolina where she conducts the Symphonic Band, Jazz Ensemble, and Pep Band and teaches courses in instrumental methods and conducting. Dr. Perry received both Masters and Bachelors Degrees in Music Education from Appalachian State University. Prior to her appointment at Wingate, Dr. Perry taught for ten years in the public schools of North Carolina and Texas.
Dr. Perry has long been a supporter of and contributor to the Sun Valley Middle School band program. We are honored to have her in our band room working specifically with the low brass players this month and look forward to hearing them grow in the coming weeks!