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Executive Board 2008 - 2009

President: Robbin Lowery

Robbin Lowery is currently a junior at the Schwob School of Music at Columbus State University, where he is in pursuit of a bachelor's degree in instrumental music education. He has studied trumpet for the past two years with Dr. Moffatt Williams, and has performed with the Wind Orchestra, Jazz Band, and Trumpet Ensemble. As an active member of CMENC, he has attended the GMEA in-state conference, the CMENC state conference, and has been involved in the community through such activities as caroling during the holidays. Outside of school, he also works with high school students. Robbin is a recipient of the Georgia HOPE scholarship.

Vice President: Brady Richards

Brady Richards, a native of Columbia, Tennessee, is currently a
sophomore music education major at Columbus State University and the Schwob School of Music. Brady was principle clarinetist of the Wind Orchestra, and plays in the Wind Ensemble and the 10th & Broadway clarinet quartet, which has led him to study with Howard Klug, Eric Mandat, Steve Cohen, Randy Salman, Jack Delaney, Todd Waldecker, Robert W. Smith, Richard Saucedo, Jim David, Fred Cohen, Lisa Oberlander, and James Keene. As an aspiring educator Brady teaches private lessons, conducting for marching band, and clarinet sectionals throughout the Columbus and Tennessee area.

Secretary: John Womack

John Womack is currently a sophomore Music Education major at the Schwob School of Music. His principle instrument is saxophone which he has played in several ensembles including the CSU Wind Orchestra and the CSU Saxophone Quartet and Trio. John has been in several leadership positions including Drum Major of the Milton High School Band and Treasurer of the local Tri-M Music honor society. John teaches both marching and concert camps to both middle and high school band programs including Roswell High School, Elkins Pointe Middle School, and Harris County High School. John plans to get his bachelors and his masters and teach Band in the public schools of Georgia.

Webmaster: Christopher Armijo

 Christopher Armijo is a senior at Columbus State University's Schwob School of Music. He is pursuing his Bachelor's degree in Music Education, with a focus on instrumental music. He is a member of Dr. Kristen Hansen's Horn studio, and performs with the CSU Horn Choir and the CSU Horn Quartet. He is also a member of the CSU Wind Ensemble under Dr. Robert Rumbelow, and the CSU Philharmonic Orchestra under Dr. Fred Cohen. He is a fourth-year member of CMENC, and has participated in various state conferences. He is also an avid Early Music enthusiast, and has performed with the Emory Early Music Ensemble on recorder, crumhorn, and cornetto. Once he has achieved his Bachelor's degree, Christopher hopes to either become an elementary school music teacher or pursue his Master's degree in Musicology.

Public Relations Chair: Elisha Thompson

 Elisha Thompson is a senior at Columbus State University’s Schwob School of Music where she is obtaining a Bachelor’s in Music Education.  She is currently studying horn under the tutelage of Dr. Kristen Hansen.  Elisha performs regularly with both the Wind Orchestra and CSU Horn Choir.  She is also an active member of Sigma Alpha Iota where she has held the position of Music Chair and Vice President of Membership, a position which she currently holds.  Elisha has attended GMEA through CMENC and worked with the Columbus Symphony Orchestra’s Instrument Petting Zoo for two years.  She has also studied abroad for five weeks in Paris, France where she pursued her interests of French music and literature.  Elisha plans to go on and get masters degrees in both pedagogy and educational psychology.

Public Relations Committee:  

Lindsay Chappell

Lindsay has attended Columbus State University since 2006 and is studying music education. She is a junior and her primary instrument is flute. She has attended events such as the Atlanta Flute Convention in 2007 and the GMEA Conference in Savannah, GA. Through CMENC she has participated in events such as the instrument petting zoo and the annual caroling event at the Ralston. She has also volunteered for CSU sponsored GMEA workshops. At Schwob she has also been involved with the CSU Conductor's Workshop and the high school Honor Bands of Georgia. Her scholarships include the HOPE scholarship and the Schwob patron scholarship.