WHAT PEOPLE SAY
Tennessee All State 9/10 Orchestra
Nashville, Tennessee
I just wanted to reach out to say how much of an inspiration you are to my peers in All State and me. We loved your energy and passion throughout the whole event. I have never seen someone as excited to teach a class as much as you.
- Maxim, Viola
Prince William County All County
Full Orchestra
"Your presence alone brought such a positive energy to the entire room and your charisma, contagious smile, and unmatched personality made the experience truly unforgettable. As someone who's been playing the clarinet for six years and participating in All County and All District ensembles since middle school, I have to say that you are hands down my favorite guest conductor I've ever had the privilege of working with. This was my first time playing in an orchestra, and I couldn't have asked for a better first experience." - Nissi O., Clarinet
Ohio Music Educators Association Conference
Columbus, Ohio
"Your seminar had me in tears multiple times as it reminded me as to why I am in this field and there is a day I can recruit and do things and have fun in music."
Georgia All State Orchestra
Athens, Georgia
2023
"Dear Dr. Ammerman, All-State was amazing and I can’t imagine it without you. I loved having you as our conductor- you brought so much joy, positivity, humor, and energy into the room and you always had a smile on your face. You always found a way to help us improve in our playing; it was like magic. Thank you so much for an unforgettable experience and I hope to see you next year!"
Georgia All State Orchestra
Athens, Georgia
2023
"I am simply blown away at your level of engagement and artistry in your craft.
I am a saxophone player and I played with the 11-12 Symphonic Band this weekend. During one of our breaks, I sat in at your ensemble’s rehearsal room and took in the atmosphere: the excitement to bring out a cello melody, the immediate feedback after each rep, the constant forward motion of the rehearsal, and so much more.
To play under your baton is to play music freely - my stress from my rehearsal faded just walking slowly into the Grand Hall. You truly care about your work and I am in awe of that care."
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- M. F. P., Saxophone
California All State Orchestra
Fresno, California
2023
"Every critique, or suggestion you gave to us and the orchestra still lives in my heart. You were one of the best conductor's I've ever seen, and I really wanted to thank you for being so amazing! Thanks to you, my first year at All State has been a really memorable year, and by the way, I still think about string cheese, the evil brothers, and "oom-bba-bba-bba!" every day! Again, thank you so very much for being such an awesome conductor!
KAREN K GARZA, SUPERINTENDENT (PAST)
Fairfax County Public Schools
"Your passion and dedication to music education reverberates beyond the walls of Annandale. Your tireless effort to recruit and retain students from all backgrounds is renowned, as is your leadership, commitment and empathy towards other. You are a great asset to the education profession..."
SANDY EVANS,
MASON DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE
"It is the highest compliment that your students consider your classroom as their community, a place to create and a haven to relax. Through your wamth, compassion, and enthusiasm, you've planted the seeds for future virtuosos as well as for future music teachers who will follow in your footsteps..."
GLENN E NIERMAN,
PRESIDENT of NAfME (Past)
"Her contribution, Engaging English Language Learners in your Ensemble, is now providing expertise to our membership of 66,000 music educators across the country... We are very proud to have Angela as a member and leader in the field of music education..."