Mrs. Abney, Strings
Originally from Lexington, Kentucky, Mrs. Abney has lived and taught in several states over the last 35 years. She previously taught orchestra at Hazelwood West Jr/Sr High School in Hazelwood, Missouri (a St. Louis suburb) and Navo Middle School in Aubrey, Texas. She has also taught elementary general music at Silver Creek Elementary in Berea, Kentucky as well as Sunshine Elementary in Lehigh Acres, Florida. Mrs. Abney was named the 2018 Kentucky Music Educators Association Elementary Music Teacher of the Year for her work at Silver Creek Elementary. Mrs. Abney holds a bachelor's degree in music education from the University of Missouri –Columbia and a master's degree in music from Webster University – St. Louis. She has played the violin in numerous orchestras including both the Indianapolis Philharmonic and the St. Louis Philharmonic.
In her spare time, Mrs. Abney loves to read, play the piano/violin/dulcimer, watch sports, and hang out with her husband (Bryan), their sons (Brandon and Justin), and their dogs (Georgia and Jack).
About the Program
Welcome to the NFMAA Orchestra Program! We have string students from Kindergarten all the way to 8th grade. Orchestra begins with violin for the younger students. Once they reach 4th grade, orchestra members have the opportunity to continue playing violin or switch to viola, cello, or bass. Orchestra members get to experience playing beautiful music in both large groups and in small ensembles.
