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Sara Long is in her fourth year as the Richardson High School Head Orchestra Director. Previously the Parkhill Junior High Orchestra Director, Mrs. Long's orchestra students have won such outstanding honors as UIL Sweepstakes 2003-05 and were named 2004-05 State Honor Orchestra Finalists by TMEA. Mrs. Long earned a Bachelor of Music Education from the University of Houston as a Summa Cum Laude graduate, and a Master of Music from Northwestern University. In addition to her teaching experience, she has been a cellist with the Texas All-State Orchestra, Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra, Interlochen World Youth Symphony, University of Houston Symphony Orchestra, and Richardson Symphony Orchestra. Mrs. Long is a former cello student of Jim Higgins of Richardson, Laszlo Varga, cello professor at the University of Houston, and Christopher Adkins, principal cellist of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. She is a member of Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA),Texas Orchestra Directors Association (TODA), and American String Teachers Association (ASTA). During her hours away from work, Mrs. Long enjoys genealogical research, web design, and most of all, spending time with her husband, Daniel. |
Paul Duston, Associate Director
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Paul Duston is in his second year as the Associate Orchestra Director at Richardson High School. Originally from Kansas, Mr. Duston has worked with a variety of orchestra students in northeastern Kansas, including: Lawrence Free State High School, West Junior High (Lawrence), and Overland Trail Elementary (Overland Park). He has also taught with the String Project at the University of Kansas where he completed his Bachelor of Music Education. A violist and violinist, Mr. Duston has played in numerous community theater productions and performed in many ensembles including the Kansas All-State Orchestra, Kansas City Youth Symphony, Wichita State Symphony Orchestra, University of Kansas Camerata, University of Kansas Symphony Orchestra, and the Topeka Symphony. He has served as President of the Xi chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity at the University of Kansas and is a member of Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA), Texas Orchestra Directors Association (TODA), and American String Teachers Association (ASTA). |
Jamie Romo, Director Westwood Junior High
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Jamie Romo is the Westwood Junior High Orchestra Director. Prior to teaching in Texas, Mrs. Romo taught Orchestra (grades 6-12) in Oklahoma. Her former orchestra students performed in such exciting places as the Oklahoma State Capitol, at The Winter Park Music Festival in Colorado, at The Galveston Isle Orchestra Festival, and at The Disneyworld Music Festival in Orlando, Florida. Mrs. Romo earned a Bachelor of Music Education from the University of Central Oklahoma, where she received a violin scholarship to perform with the University Orchestra and studied with Dr. Roger Strong. She holds a Master’s Degree in Educational Administration from East Central University in Ada, Oklahoma. She has performed with community orchestras, performed in many musicals and operas, and played violin in a professional quartet. Additionally, Mrs. Romo owned and operated Romo's Music Studio where she taught Suzuki String Classes, Kindermusik Classes, and vocal performing ensembles. Mrs. Romo is a member of the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA), Texas Orchestra Directors Association (TODA), and American String Teachers Association (ASTA). |
Angela Sledge, Director Richardson West Junior High
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Angela Sledge is the Richardson West Junior High School Orchestra Director. Originally from Abilene, Ms. Sledge earned a Bachelor of Music Education from Stephen F. Austin State University as a Summa Cum Laude graduate. In addition to her teaching experience at various summer camps, she has been a violinist and flutist with the Stephen F. Austin Wind Ensemble, Orchestra of the Pines, and Chamber Orchestra. Ms. Sledge is a former violin student of Isador Saslav. In addition to being a violinist, Ms. Sledge is also a flutist and has performed in many symphonies, orchestras, and ensembles. She is a former flute student of Sydney Carlson, Diane Boyd Schultz, and Mary Karen Clardy. She is a member of Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA), Texas Orchestra Directors Association (TODA), and American String Teachers Association (ASTA). |
Orchestra Office: 469-593-3044
Richardson High School • 1250 W. Belt Line Rd. • Richardson, TX 75080 • (469) 593-3000
Richardson High School PTA
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