Sarah Lane is a classically trained violinist that has developed her career through violin performance, music education, arts administration, and arts advocacy. In addition to her work as Music Education Program Manager at the JCAC, Sarah is the General Manager of the Johnson City Symphony Orchestra and a violinist with Symphony of the Mountains.

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Sarah graduated with a Master’s degree in Violin Performance with additional studies in Music Education at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, in the studio of esteemed professor of violin Miroslav Hristov. Previously, she received a B.M. in Violin Performance and minor in Arts Entrepreneurship from the Pennsylvania State University while studying under James Lyon.

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Notably, she had the honor or working as the Education Programs Intern for Silkroad, a non-profit organization founded by Yo-Yo Ma and currently led by Artistic Director and recent Pulitzer Prize winner Rhiannon Giddens. Sarah is passionate about music’s accessibility and believes students of all ages and backgrounds deserve a high-quality music education from a devoted and caring teacher.

Jennifer Barnett is a successful business owner/operator with previous career experience in Resource Development and Planned Giving. She has worked with several other large and small nonprofit organizations to develop resources and fundraising. Her strengths include her ability to develop a plan, meet objectives, and use public speaking
and networking to build strong relationships. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from East Tennessee State University and a Master of Education degree from Milligan University. She was born in this area and has deep roots in the community. Living on property that has been in her family for over two hundred years, she spends her free time gardening, tending her chicken flock, and managing her mini fruit orchard. She also enjoys being involved with community projects and volunteering her time and talents in this area.

Alex McMurray is currently the Stage Manager with the Johnson City Symphony Orchestra, Music Teacher/RTI instructor for grades 5th-6th at Church Hill Middle School in Church Hill, TN, a Private Lessons Instructor in the Tri-Cities, and a High School Band Technician for surrounding music programs.

As a native of the Tri-Cities, Alex furthered his education at East Tennessee State University obtaining a Music Education/Instrumental degree along with an Instrumental Performance degree specializing in Bass Trombone. Alex is currently a Graduate Student at ETSU pursuing the Master of Arts in Teaching degree through the Clemmer College of Education and Human Development.

Alex McMurray has been Stage Manager since 2024 and looks forward for great seasons to come!

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