SPOTLIGHT

Charissa Gransden, director of Lower School bands, studied music education and flute performance at Florida State University. She graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Music degree from Georgia State University. This is her 16th year at Lovett, and her 26th year teaching band. Charissa has taught private flute lessons and flute masterclasses for over 30 years. She loves watching students discover the joy of music.

Chamber Orchestra

The members of the LOVETT CHAMBER ORCHESTRA are comprised of students in grades 9-12. Musical excellence is achieved through student-centered instruction on the physical and intellectual skills required to perform string and full orchestra music from a wide range of musical styles and genres.

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The LOVETT HONORS COLLEGIUM

STRINGS is an honors-level ensemble that draws its members from the Chamber Orchestra. This ensemble focuses on compositions intended for performance by small string ensembles. Students in Collegium Strings engage in scholarly preparation of music through theoretical analysis, historical context, and historically appropriate performance practice to create authentic performances. Students from the Lovett Orchestra program are regularly selected to participate in honors and youth orchestras around the country.

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David Eccles

David F. Eccles is a native of Norfolk, Virginia. He has held string education positions in Virginia and Florida. In the spring of 2022, he was honored with the O. Wayne Rollins Master Teacher award. He has served as a guest conductor for many state, county, regional, and community orchestras. Mr. Eccles has presented education sessions at local, state, and international conferences. He is a clinician and consulting author for the Hal Leonard Corporation. He holds advanced degrees in Music Education from Florida State University and University of Miami (Florida) and Bachelor of Music and Media from Norfolk State Univeristy.

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Middle School Orchestra

The MIDDLE SCHOOL ORCHESTRA program is comprised of students in the 6th, 7th, and 8th grades. These young musicians are developing the physical, intellectual, and social skills vital to string music study. They perform a wide variety of musical styles and genres for both the Lovett and Metro Atlanta communities.

Eighth Grade Orchestra

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Grace Stubbart is the Middle School Orchestra Director at The Lovett School. She attended Kennesaw State University for her Bachelor of Music degree, and also earned a Master of Music degree from the The University of Michigan’s School of Music, Theatre, and Dance. Prior to her position as Middle School Orchestra Director, Grace was a violin instructor for the Lovett Conservatory of Music for four years. Grace holds a section violin position with the Georgia Symphony Orchestra and has performed with various orchestras in the Metro-Atlanta area such as the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Atlanta Ballet, and Atlanta Opera. In her spare time, Grace enjoys being at the barn riding dressage and jumping over cross rails and spending time with her husband, two bunnies, cat, and dog. bunnies and cat.