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Sounds of Encouragement
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Michael Faire is currently a student at Reinhardt University, studying music performance and music composition. His current teachers are Hollie Pritchard and Dr. Chris Ferebee. He currently is the bass trombonist of the Reinhardt University Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band. On top of playing with various ensembles, he also is the music librarian for the instrumental department at Reinhardt. Michael is also currently the bass trombonist of the Alpharetta Symphony Orchestra and one of the youngest members. Previously he has held a position with the Forsyth Philharmonic. Michael also works with Lambert HS as part of their brass staff, and works with other local high schools as a brass clinician and adjudicator. He also holds a private studio on the side. In his free time, Michael enjoys being outdoors doing various activities, and playing video games.
Michael's Top 4 Songs of Encouragement
1) Symphony No. 4 by David Maslanka
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHwt0qQVpFY
2) Song for Health by Verhelst/Schippers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_b5BP95ws0
3) Ordner Seg by Oystein Baadsvik performed by Brian Hecht
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNY97FTMGDQ
4) Enigma Variations Finale by Elgar
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCpb8ZsgJ6k
Born and raised in Las Vegas, NV. Travis Lohmann is a composer for film/media. Various film festivals showcasing Travis' music are: LA 48 Hour Film Festival, The United GI Film Festival, The Dam Short Film Festival, and the Laughlin International Film Festival. His music can be heard on various TV networks including: NBC Sports, Discovery, Oxygen, Lifetime, and Bravo. In 2015, Travis had the opportunity to perform with Circus Couture in their charity event "Twelve". In 2017, he composed the music for "Blue" and "Green" Acts in their show "PRYSM". He is also published by Piano Pronto and is a member of their Composers Community. In addition to composing, Travis is an active performer and has played at venues including: The Joint At the Hard Rock, Planet Hollywood, Orleans Resort, and the Heartland Mansion. Travis Lohmann is a proud member of ASCAP
You can find Travis at:
https://www.travislohmannmusic.com/
https://soundcloud.com/travislohmannmusic/sets/showcase-demos
https://pianopronto.com/composers-community/travis-lohmann/
Top 5 Songs of Encouragement
1) Interns Get Started by Theodore Shapiro
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0z1r0R9G9g
2) The Newsroom by Thomas Newman
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_7vD6CpphM
3) Everwood Theme by Blake Neely
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7s3TekhWVWo
4) Bend and Break by Keane
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83gNQClS11Q
5) The Storm by Flying Colors
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6cWcavpOMQ&list=PLlvhveVHPs37VvOH9GBAFFAsPhAnQ1dr1
Jennifer Foxx is nationally recognized from her teacher resource blog, MusicEducatorResources.com. She runs a successful piano studio in AZ, has been interviewed on several music podcasts and has written articles for several music publications. She enjoys presenting and creating music resources and curriculum for teachers to use in their studios.
Jennifer's Top 5 Songs of Encouragement:
1) Footloose by Kenny Loggins
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltrMfT4Qz5Y
2) He Hears Me by Hillary Weeks
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZT8IO0md_w
3) Defying Gravity (from Wicked) by Stephen Schwartz
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEq3xM-i0Ng
4) Goodnight and Go by Imogen Heap
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqjWodek8ZM
5) Garden of Babylon by The Rippingtons
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BI-BVnIZEy8