Melissa J. Livings, Head Orchestra Director
Pearce High School, 2000-Present

Pearce Area Orchestra Coordinator
Bachelor of Music Education, UT-Arlington, cum laude
Master of Music Education, UT-Arlington
Certified in Gordon's Music Learning Theory: Level One
Sponsor, Pearce Chapter: Texas Future Music Educators (TFME)
Retired Armed Forces, Texas Air National Guard Band
Former Principal Flute, UT-Arlington Symphony
Active Member, Texas Music Educator's Association (TMEA)
Active Member, Texas Orchestra Director's Association (TODA)
Active Member, Texas Music Adjudicator's Association (TMAA)

Jason Bolak, Associate Orchestra Director
Pearce High School, 2008-Present

Bachelor of Music Education, Texas A&M Commerce University
Resident Teacher, Garland High School & Rockwall Springer Elementary, 2008
Private Classical & Jazz Guitar Student of Joe Lee, University of North Texas & TAMU-Commerce
Professional Recording Artist/Session Musician
Private Guitar Studio Instruction, 2004-Present
Secondary Instruments include Violin, Bass Guitar and Percussion
Active Member, Texas Orchestra Director's Association (TODA)

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