Music
Williams, John R. (1973) - Director of Fine Arts; Music Department Chair; Middle/Upper School Vocal Music
317/415-2755
Mr. Williams holds a B.S. degree in music education from the University of Indianapolis. For 21 years he served as director of music at Northminster Presbyterian Church in addition to his teaching responsibilities at Park Tudor. Mr. Williams has served on the Board of Directors of the Indianapolis Opera Company, and performed and directed with the former Starlight Musicals for 12 years. He has been a guest conductor for the Muny Opera in St. Louis, the Kansas City Starlight Musicals, The Atlanta Theatre of the Stars, and the grand opening of the Williams Center for the Performing Arts in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Mr. Williams has served as an evaluator for a number of member schools of the Independent Schools Association of the Central States. He also has served as a fine arts consultant for The Latin School in Chicago, Kentucky Country Day School and Cincinnati Country Day School.
Blair, Jill M. (1998) - Administrative Assistant
317/415-2705
Mrs. Blair came to Park Tudor from a position as highway engineer assistant at the Indiana Department of Transportation. She attended Cincinnati Bible College and is active at the Clermont Christian Church.
Bowling, Jeanne DeVos - Middle/Upper School Vocal Music Assistant; Voice
317/416-2010
Brock, Elizabeth - Piano
317/415-2700 ext. 3159
Miss Brock holds A.B. and M.M. degrees from Butler University and has attended the University of Wisconsin and Dalcroze School of Music. She studied with Isidore Phillip and Bomar Cramer.
Farlow, Lorelei R. (1991) - Instrumental Music; Young Strings Program
317/415-2795
Mrs. Farlow holds bachelor's and master's degrees in music education from Butler University where she studied viola with Zanis Dumpis and conducting with Jackson Wiley. A freelance musician and member of Indianapolis Musicians Local No. 3, Mrs. Farlow performs professionally as violist with the Mannheim Quartet and violinist with the Village String Quartet. She has been principal violist of the Philharmonic Orchestra of Indianapolis since 1986. Mrs. Farlow is an active member of the Indiana Music Educators Association and has been treasurer of the Indiana chapter of the American String Teachers Association. She has been a presenter for several IMEA Conventions and she frequently shares her expertise as guest conductor for orchestra festivals in other school systems.
Honer, Lori (2003) - Co-Director of Upper School Orchestra; Lower School/Middle School String Program Assistant
317/415-2700, ext. 2156
Ms. Honer holds a bachelor of music degree from DePauw University and a M.A. for teachers from Indiana University. She previously was the recital and chamber music coordinator and cello teacher at The Powers Music School in Belmont, MA and also served as the youth repertory orchestra director and cello teacher at Indian Hill Music Center in Littleton, MA. She also taught cello at Beaver Country Day School in Brookline, MA and was the grades 4-12 music teacher at Medford Public Schools in Medford, MA. She is a member of the Lexington String Quartet in Boston and a former orchestra member of the New Hampshire Symphony. She has Suzuki training from the Hartt Suzuki Institute in Hartford, CT.
Horine, Barbara J. (1982) - Voice Teacher
317/415-2864
Mrs. Horine received her B.A. degree in music (voice concentration) from Clarke College in Dubuque, Iowa and her M.M. degree in vocal performance from Indiana University School of Music. She also has taught at Northeastern Illinois State University, Elmhurst Illinois School System and Butler University in the Music Special Instructional Division. Mrs. Horine is a soloist at the First Congregational Church, a cantor at St. Luke Catholic Church and a member of the professional choral group Festival Singers who perform at Christ Church Cathedral. She also performs for several professional organizations of which she is a member. They include Mu Phi Epsilon National Music Fraternity, Indianapolis Matinee Musicale, and the National Association of Teachers of Singing.
Marshall, Melanie Holmes (1978) - Lower/Middle School Music; Hilbert Center/Lower School Fine Arts Curriculum Coordinator
317/415-2700 ext. 5403
In addition to her classroom teaching responsibilities, Mrs. Marshall serves as co-director of the Middle School play and as seventh grade homeroom advisor. She coordinates Park Tudor's entries in the Indiana State School Music Association’s piano and vocal competition each year. She also has taught grades JK-7/8, served as accompanist for the Upper School vocal groups and the Upper School musical during her first nine years at Park Tudor, and taught private piano lessons during her first 15 years at the school. She has been a member of the Personnel Practices Committee, served as a liaison with The Children's Museum, and has been a frequent chaperone for Park Tudor's Dearborn (6th grade) and Williamsburg (4th grade) curricular trips. Mrs. Marshall holds a bachelor of music education (piano principal) with a minor in psychology, and a master's in music history, both from Butler University.
Nie, Jennifer (2005) – Hilbert Center/Lower School Music
317/415-2700, ext. 5404
Ms. Nie holds a B.A. degree in vocal performance/music education from DePauw University and a M.M. degree from the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music. She has worked as a fine arts/music teacher in Chicago and taught private voice and piano at the Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago. She also has performed with the Cincinnati Opera.
Nordby, Paul D. (1988) - Instrumental Music; Middle School Fine Arts Curriculum Coordinator; Director of Pep Band
317/415-2895
Mr. Nordby holds a bachelor of science degree in music education from the University of Indianapolis and a master of music performance degree from Ball State University. He has done post-graduate work in bassoon with Leonard Sharrow at Indiana University. He was professor of bassoon at DePauw University for 14 years. He has been a staff member at the International Glickman-Popkin Bassoon Camps since 1983, and is a bassoon repairman specializing in the restoration of older bassoons. He has performed as a freelance musician with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, Ft. Wayne Philharmonic Orchestra and the Anderson Symphony since 1976. Before joining Park Tudor, Mr. Nordby was an instrumental music specialist for the Indianapolis Public Schools. He is a member of the Indiana Bandmasters Association and International Double Reed Society.
Thrush, Royce D. (1985) - Upper School Music Theory and History; Piano Accompanist; Middle and Lower School choral ensembles
317/415-2965
Mr. Thrush holds B.S. degrees in piano and music education from the University of Indianapolis and a M.M. degree in piano from Butler University. Before his arrival at Park Tudor, he was a pianist/coach for the Indianapolis Opera and pianist/music director at the Indiana Repertory Theatre where he appeared on both the main stage and in the Cabaret. Mr. Thrush has taught piano at Butler University and at the Renaissance Studios in Broad Ripple. He has served as pianist for the Indianapolis Arts Chorale and the Indianapolis Maennerchor. As soloist, he has appeared with the New World Chamber Orchestra, the Butler University Orchestra, and the Indianapolis Civic Orchestra. Under the direction of former Headmaster Bruce Galbraith, he accompanied the United States Collegiate Choir on three European tours. Mr. Thrush is an avid reader and collector of books and classical CDs.
Adjunct Faculty
Dole, Richard (2003) - Band Assistant
317/415-2700 ext. 8065
317/415-2964
Matthen, Kristen - Private Violin
317/415-2705
