About Us
Instructors in the Academy of the Arts are professional musicians. Some are graduates of UA Fort Smith and many have advanced degrees. Academy faculty members have trained with professional musicians from around the world. They perform regularly as soloists, accompanists, or with ensembles. Most are active members of professional music organizations at the local, state, and national levels.
- Angie Carter, Clarinet
- David Carter, Saxophone
- Lin Chen, Summer Camp - Art
- Catie Curtis, Theatre, Show Choir Kidz
- David Fountain, Piano
- Lynn Francis, Percussion, Drum Team
- Ryan Gardner, Trumpet
- Jessica Gray, Art
- Shelton Harden, Summer Camp - Theatre Director
- Dianne Heinrichs Children's Choir Accompanist
- Ginny Hudson, Flute
- Jack Jackson, French Horn
- Suzanne King, Summer Camp - Art
- Gini Law, Piano, Show Choir Kidz Director,Children's Choir Assistant Director, Accompanist
- Nancy Mathis, Children's Choir Director, Theatre Director, Voice, Clarinet
- Jenna McGoran, Piano
- Kathy Middleton, Voice
- William Reyes, Guitar
- Alice Sanders, Piano, Musikgarten
- Echo Sibley, Summer Program - Voice Teacher
- Sam Swanson, Theatre
- Rosilee Walker, Artistic Director
- Janie Weber, Readers Theatre
- Katherine White, Voice
- Jennifer Woodside, Summer Camp - Dance
- Alexandra Zacharella, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba
5210 Grand Ave. • P.O. Box 3649