Our Teachers

All of our teachers are passionate about music and the development of children.

They create a fun, informal, social setting that spurs engagement and supports each child's musical development.

photo Marina Sandall
     
photo Michelle Britt
Michelle Britt aka Ms. Music teaches music full time at REALMS, Ridgecrest Elementary Academy for Language Music and Science.
 She has been extremely active in the music scene in our community for over 20 years, playing the stand up bass with the DCO since 2001. Michelle plays in a family band called Ray & Company. All of her children are extremely musical. Michelle teaches private music lessons, including stand up bass, guitar, vocals and performance. Ms. Michelle is also an instrumental teacher at Ridgecrest Youth Symphony. She has also dedicated lots of time and funding to support music education 
with her non profit organization MeloMania Entertainments. 
Another fun fact about her is she owns and is the artist at a 
local tattoo shop Symphony in Ink. Ms. Michelle is so excited to start another fantastic season with Music Together® Ridgecrest. One of her favorite things about music and art is connecting with others, creating bonds and friendships that will last a lifetime.
     
photo Jordan Covert
Jordan Covert is a local music teacher, church music director, and co-owner of Moe's Music, the local music supply shop/record store. His education is in composing and teaching music. He loves making music with his wife and daughter, and loves facilitating musical exploration for the kids of Music Together Ridgecrest.
     
photo Moriah Muncy
Moriah Muncy is a mom, wife, and pastor with over 7 years of collegiate and professional music experience. Her love for music is second only to a passion for creating the next generation of music makers. She can't wait to create music with you !
     
photo Ann Halgren
Ann Halgren has always loved music, 
always finding it to be a key driving force in her life.
 She began her musical journey as a child by singing with the other children at church, and with her family in her home. As she got older she took violin lessons and joined the West Virginia Youth Symphony, accompanying their top orchestra on a tour to Europe.
Today she performs as a violinist with the Desert Community Orchestra, is a teacher for the Ridgecrest Youth Symphony, and continues to sing with her church and family. She has 3 young children with another one on the way, and has participated as a parent in the Music Together program for the past 3 years. She is excited to join Music Together Ridgecrest as a teacher!
     
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