Adam Jones

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Adam R Jones is a Canadian-American Composer, Educator, and multi-instrumentalist who lives and works in Tucson, Arizona.  Adam holds a Bachelors of Applied Music from Vancouver Community College and is pursuing a M.M. in Jazz Studies from the Univ. of Arkanasas at Monticello.

 

Trained in both classical and jazz traditions, you can find Adam performing, arranging, writing and teaching a vast array of musical styles, from hip-hop to baroque to blues. 

His works for concert band and orchestra have been featured at large festivals in North America, and his jazz compositions have been performed internationally. 

His recordings have been nominated for many awards, including the Western Canadian Music Awards, the Canadian Country Music Awards, and the Bob Mills award.  He also makes a mean eggs benedict.

Jennalyn Tamio

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Jennalyn Tamio is an avid multi-instrumentalist, chamber musician, and music educator currently pursuing their B.M.  in Music Education at the University of Arizona under Professor Lauren Roth.

Having been brought up in a culture that embraces the power of music, Jennalyn’s lifelong love of music began with accompanying on guitar and ukulele for their sister’s singing covers.
When faced with choosing an instrument for a middle school elective, Jennalyn picked violin on a whim and never looked back. Throughout their musical career, Jennalyn has performed in various genres, venues, and ensembles, from a professional symphony orchestra, to a metal cover band.

Shailagh Merrill

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Shailagh Merrill is a certified Elementary and High School Music Teacher, and has been an active performing musician for 36 years. She currently holds a BM in Music Education from the University of Arizona and is pursuing a M. Ed from Grand Canyon University.

 

At present, Shailagh works as a Music Content Specialist for K12 Online School. Some of her roles have included developing music curriculum, being a mentor for colleagues, an elective moderator for K12’s National Professional Development series, and moderator for their International Music Clubs. Currently she serves as a member of K12 ’s Learning Solutions Teacher Advisory Council, and is a full time middle and high school music and electives teacher with the K12 Private Academy, a division within their online school platform.​

OPEN POSITION 

 

If you have a music background are interested in volunteering for SAYS at practice, please email president@vailyouthsymphony.org and info@vailyouthsymphony.org for more information.

Ivi Salcinovic

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It's been my pleasure to serve as the audition coordinator for Southern Arizona Youth Symphony, and as a volunteer SAYS board member at large.

As a mother of two budding musicians, I love watching SAYS members share their passion for music, develop their skills, and gain friendships along the way!

I'm an engineer by profession, and also an avid cook and gardener. In my free time, I enjoy exploring many Tucson hiking trails.