All of our students have lesson time and lab time. MTMS has three new lab leads with the primary objective to help students with their development of music theory, aural, and rhythms skills over time. The position also has several other requirements, including training new lab attendants, direct lab attendants in assigned tasks and monitor their training and performance, set student goals and curricula, develop monthly music lab themes and projects for the music history, composition, and young students stations. They also evaluate and select new apps and games, maintain the lab devices and equipment and make recommendations for purchases, as well as devising and implementing process improvements, educational improvements, and other initiatives.
Kristen Sage has a BA in Music Performance from Augustana University (2012), a Masters in Vocal Performance from the University of South Dakota (2014) and a Master of Arts in Church Music from Trinity Lutheran Seminary at Capital University (2016). She started playing piano and singing at the age of 3. She started performing in church for special music. She won Concerto-Aria contest in voice at Augustana University as a freshman and a senior. She has also performed in the opera programs at Augustana University, the University of South Dakota and the Sounds of South Dakota. She has also performed with the Columbus Symphony Orchestra Chorus.
Clay H. Hammond is a founding member and general manager of the Divertimento Flute Quartet. He is the owner of Hammond Flute Repair and Studio, which primarily serves flutists nationwide with high quality maintenance and repair. Clay has also served as a substitute music instructor at the Michelle Tuesday Music School since 2015. In addition to Divertimento, he also plays third flute and piccolo in the Westerville Symphony as well as flute and piccolo in the Heisey Wind Ensemble and Ohio Capital Winds. He has a Bachelor of Music degree in Flute Performance from The Ohio State University where he studied with Katherine Borst Jones.
Daniel Jordan trained at Oberlin College and attained a Bachelor of Music (BM) in Flute Performance, as well as a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in History. With extensive experience in teaching and customer service, he also has worked in maintenance, leadership, childcare, and food service. This well-rounded preparation has given him perspective and highlights his myriad abilities and love of music.
When you see them in the lab – say hello and congratulate them! We’re so glad to have them at MTMS!
