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Carrie Biesiadecki, Director and Teacher Carrie Biesiadecki lives in Colfax, NC with her husband and two young daughters. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Music Education from Columbus State University where she continued pursuing her passion for the vocal arts. Before moving to the Piedmont Triad, Carrie taught elementary music for Fulton County Schools in Georgia and was an active member of the Lynn Swanson Festival Singers of Cobb County. Since moving to the Piedmont, Carrie has taught both in the classroom and in private lessons, directed the Chancel Choir at Grace Lutheran Church in Greensboro and founded the Piedmont Classical High School Chorus in Greensboro. She is a Core Singer for the Piedmont Chamber Singers of Winston-Salem and enjoys soloing whenever she can. Hired by Half-Pint Harmonies creator, Audrey Meixner, Carrie has been teaching The Music Class® curriculum since 2017 and is very excited to be carrying on Half-Pint Harmonies in our community. |
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Brittany Hudson, Teacher
Brittany Hudson lives in Greensboro, NC with her husband and their two rambunctious kids. A clarinetist by trade and a passionate teacher, she earned her Master's Degree in Music Education from Southern Illinois University (where she was a Graduate Assistant for the Athletic Bands) and her Bachelor's Degree in Music Education from Columbus State University. Since graduating, Brittany has taught music privately in a variety of settings, done some freelancing in Chicago, and built a thriving freelance photography studio. Having just relocated to the Triad Area from Chicagoland, Brittany is excited to explore the creative opportunities of the area and join the Half- Pint Harmonies family! |
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Ashley Lewis, Teacher
Ashley Lewis recently relocated from Greensboro, NC to Charlotte, where she is excited to be able to continue teaching with Half-Pint Harmonies through The Charlotte Music School. Miss Ashley has a life-long love of dance and has an extensive background in the performing arts, including music and musical theater, She graduated with a bachelor's degree in English Literature and Creative Writing from University of Chapel Hill in 2010, where she danced with the Starheels Dance Company for four years. She has volunteered with children in many capacities, including teaching English, dance, and music at The New Hope Orphanage in Uganda. Her passion for arts education in toddlers and young children has led her to teach dance, movement, and music all around NC. Ashley danced with the Cane Creek Cloggers for several years where she performed in elementary schools and educated on rhythm, percussion, and old time music.
Most recently, Ashley has been specializing in early-childhood enrichment programs around the Piedmont Triad, including Half-Pint Harmonies since 2018. Ashley can't wait to dance and sing with her Charlotte families really soon! |
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Zenyth Thomas, Teacher
Zenyth Thomas lives in Clemmons North Carolina with her husband and two young daughters. Zenyth has a Bachelors degree in Instrumental Music Education from Florida State University where she also had an emphasis in classical trumpet. Zenyth has also been involved in chorus, band and jazz band ensembles through college and professional level singing as lead jazz vocalist in many big bands and combos at Florida State University and on regular gigs. Since moving to North Carolina in 2014 Zenyth became band and music director in the Winston-Salem Forsyth County school district teaching beginning band and elementary music. Since deciding to stay at home Zenyth has been teaching private lessons as well as volunteering at her former school. Zenyth also leads worship at her congregation Valley of Blessing in Greensboro NC and is director/teacher of the Youth Worship Team. With several years of being envolved with HPH as a parent Zenyth is excited to join the team teaching classes in Winston-Salem! |
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Hannah Riddle, Teacher
Hannah Riddle is a native of Charleston, SC and a recent graduate of East Carolina University where she received her Master of Music degree in Vocal Performance and Pedagogy. She discovered her passion for voice science and private voice instruction while pursuing her Bachelor’s degree in music at Winthrop University in Rock Hill, SC. During her graduate studies, she was a professor of undergraduate voice education and maintained a large private studio. She also gained experience as a recording technician and assistant stage manager of opera theatre. Hannah’s passion lies in both teaching and performing, and she is an active member of the Piedmont Chamber Singers. She also has experience performing with the Winthrop Jazz Voices Ensemble, Winthrop Chamber Singers, and ECU Women’s Choir. Hannah is currently employed as an adjunct voice faculty member at the Catawba College department of music, teaches voice lessons from her private studio to students of all ages ,and directs the Stokes and Forsyth county homeschool choirs. |
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Kati Enscore, Teacher
Kati Enscore lives in Winston-Salem with her husband and their two sweet boys. She has a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Elementary Education. Kati took lessons and played a variety of instruments while growing up. While living in Wilmington, she taught elementary school for eight years. Kati enjoys working with young children and seeing their curiosity and excitement for learning. Originally from Winston, Kati is excited to be back home and is thrilled to help encourage the love of music in young children in the area!
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Our History |
Classes began in January, 2016 Finalist for "Favorite Child Enrichment Program" in the High Point Area and "Favorite Local Mompreneur" Triad Mom's on Main Choice Awards, 2016 Finalist for "Favorite Child Enrichment Program" in the High Point Area, Triad Mom's on Main Choice Awards, 2018
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