Our Instructors:
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Delaney Rogers
Choir Director, Musical Theater Instructor, & Music Theory
Mrs. Delaney Rogers graduated from Kennesaw State University with a Bachelor's degree in Music Education with a focus in Choir. She has been with Joyful Noise since 2022, and has loved getting to work with homeschooled students that may not have the opportunity otherwise to participate in a music group.
Mrs. Rogers also works with a performing arts studio based in Marietta.
James Palestrini has a Bachelors in Classical Guitar Performance from UGA and a Bachelors in Music Education from Kennesaw State University. He has served ar the Atlanta Director for Camp Jam.
He currently teaches at Roswell High School where he has done the following:
Developed curriculum for all grades at Roswell High School
-Led beginning guitar classes with an emphasis on rock, pop, folk, and blues music
-Instructed advanced classes with an emphasis on classical guitar
-Taught music theory and history within the context of the guitar classes at all levels
-Created an optimal learning environment for all students with varying levels of musical aptitude
-Managed classes with up to 35 students at a time
-Sponsored Roswell High School Guitar Club for 6 years, which gave students more access to instruction outside of class
-Within 2 years guitar classes became the most requested elective at Roswell High School
Sara Hydo has taught private flute lessons since 1996. She has worked with public and private schools teaching band camps, sectionals, and all state masterclasses. She has preformed in large and small ensembles within the metro Atlanta area.
Mrs. Hydo began teaching recorder, in addition to flute, so she could help her own children begin with an instrument. Having taught flute for many years, she formed a beginner recorder class. She uses a curriculum and techniques that incorporate movement and singing to engage students in multiple ways.
Currently Mrs. Hydo plays in a woodwind quintet in Acworth, teaches flute lessons, and homeschools her 8 and 10 year old kids. She has a degree in flute performance from Georgia State University.
Tara is a homeschooling mom of seven, ages 5 to 19, six of whom have at one point been in JNB. She has BA in Music (as well as Communications) and has been engaged in music as a Church Musician in various director and accompanist capacities for the past 20+ years. Her primary instrument is piano, though I also played the violin for 11 years and previously sang (I have a diagnosed vocal node).
Here's what she says: In the various roles I've played, I've always sought to give my ensemble members, most of whom were volunteers with little formal music training, a basic understanding of the music they were providing. I have always thought it important to have a least some background knowledge in order to add depth and breadth to the music - even in the non-professional worship setting. It took me a little while to fully trust that God was calling me to offer Music theory at Joyful Noise, but now here I am!! I do believe that understanding the larger “language” of music is an integral part of being a well-rounded musician. I’m excited to have the opportunity to help form future musicians!!!