Dr. Matthew Reynolds is the Assistant Professor of Horn at the University of Oklahoma. Before his teaching position at OU, he taught freelance private lessons for 10 years to students of all ages in Waco, Texas; Wichita, Kansas; and Los Angeles, California. He has played with many other professional orchestras such as the 2nd horn of the Wichita Symphony from 2014-2016, and subbed with the Waco Symphony, Wichita Grand Opera, Downey Symphony, and many other regional orchestras in the areas he has lived in. He is currently the 4th horn of the Oklahoma City Philharmonic starting back in September 2019. His teachers were Jeffrey Powers (retired) at Baylor University (BM: Horn Performance), Dr. Nicholas Smith (retired) at Wichita State University (MM: Horn Performance), and Dr. Kristy Morrell at the University of Southern California (DMA: Horn Performance).
Aaron Aspden is a Freshman Music Education major from Wylie, Texas. Aaron went to Wylie East High School. When not playing the horn, Aaron enjoys his hobby of woodworking! His favorite soundtrack is Guardians of the Galaxy. Aaron is excited about sparking his love for music in others as a music educator!
Chloe Harbuck is a Junior Music Education major from Lindale, Texas. Chloe is from Lindale High School. Her favorite band is Flatland Calvary and her favorite soundtrack is Hercules! Chloe has always had a deep connection to music and her high school horn teacher, Ms. Scott, pushed her into the player she is today.
Davis Wetter is a Sophomore Music Education major from Kennesaw, Georgia. Davis went to Harrison High School. Davis loves traveling and has been to 25 states and counting! In addition to horn, Davis also plays a multitude of other instruments including marching cymbals, saxophone, and making an all-state band on bass clarinet.
Garret Humann is a Sophomore Bachelor of Music in Horn and Composition major from Moore, Oklahoma. Garret went to Westmoore High School. Garret is a part of a band called “Daychaser” as the lead guitarist. They have music published on Spotify and iTunes! His favorite soundtracks are How to Train Your Dragon and Kung Fu Panda. He has always loved music, even as a kid. He wants to be a part of the community that helps continue the spread of music around the world.
Izzy Garcia is a Senior Bachelor of Horn Performance major from Arlington, Texas. Izzy went to Mansfield Summit High School. Izzy teaches a ukulele choir! Her favorite soundtrack is the Frozen II soundtrack. Izzy chose music because they had always loved singing and listening to songs whether it be on the car radio or on her pink radio she had when she was little. Her experience at the Nutcracker with her mother changed her life, and once they joined band they knew that it was what she wanted to do!
Kim Torres is a Freshman Music Education major from Mustang, Oklahoma. Kim went to Mustang High School. Kim spent some of her childhood living in Colorado! Her favorite soundtrack is Cars. Kim chose music because, through music, she can convey things she can’t put into words.
Lauryn Marshall is a Freshman Music Education major from Grand Prairie, Texas. Lauryn Marshall is from Lake Ridge High School. She loves birds and thinks they’re so cool! She also loves the Interstellar soundtrack. She enjoys music because it helps her express her emotions more deeply than words could ever say!
Michael Deutscher is a Freshman Music Education major and Horn Performance major from Tulsa, Oklahoma. Michael attended Jenks High School. Michael loves the Fantastic Mr. Fox soundtrack and is also an identical twin. Michael loves playing the horn and making music with his friends and wants to spread the love he has for music and create musical communities.
Peyton Butler is a Freshman Music Education major from Denton, Texas. She went to Lake Dallas High School. Peyton plays various musical instruments including piano, guitar, recorder, kalimba, mellophone, trumpet, and horn! Her favorite soundtrack is the Minecraft soundtrack. Peyton chose music because it has always been something that she’s drawn back to, and it brings her so much joy!
Sophia Murray is a Sophomore Bachelor of Arts in Music and a Bachelor of History. Sophia lives in Keller, Texas. Sophia knows all the words to Yakko’s World, with no hesitation. Sophia loves the Skyrim soundtrack and the Oppenheimer soundtrack. She chose music because it allows her to express herself while also providing joy to other people. It’s a win-win situation!
Zoe McDowell is a Freshman Music Education major from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Zoe went to Deer Creek High School. Her favorite soundtrack is the Nightmare Before Christmas soundtrack! She was, is, and always will be a diehard One Direction fan! Zoe knew that she wanted to do music the moment she picked up a Horn in middle school, and she wanted to spread that love and passion for music to other young aspiring musicians!