KELLIE BURGESS, Dean of Faculty and Master Teacher, has taught at The Music Academy of North Carolina since 1994.  During this time she has been trained in Musikgarten, Kindermusik, Orff, and Suzuki cello.  She received her Master and Bachelor of Music degrees in Cello Performance at UNCG where she was the recipient of the Henry Weil Fellowship.  Kellie performs with the BESK Quartet, Charlotte Philharmonic, and is principal cellist of the Greensboro Philharmonia.  She is a recipient of a 1997 Teaching Excellence Award and 2002 Merit and Service Award.  She can be reached at (336) 691-0672, ext. 106 or email:  kburgess@musicacademync.org.

SHANA DICAMILLO, vocal faculty member and Director of Marketing and Development at The Music Academy of North Carolina, completed her Master of Public Affairs in Nonprofit Management degree at UNCG in May of 2010.  A two-year recipient of the Nonprofit Foundations Scholarship, Shana completed her summer internship at The Music Academy, and became the Director of Marketing in November of 2009.  Also an accomplished musician, Shana has been on the voice faculty at The Music Academy since 2005.  She received her Master of Music degree in Vocal Performance from UNCG, and her Bachelor of Music in Music Education from the State University of New York at Fredonia (summa cum laude).  Shana has performed locally with Greensboro Opera Company and Bel Canto Company.  She can be reached at (336) 691-0672, ext. 112 or email:  sdicamillo@musicacademync.org.

KEVIN DOLLAR, guitar faculty member, Master Teacher and Director of Recitals at The Music Academy of North Carolina.  On classical, steel string, electric or gypsy guitar, Kevin Dollar represents a multifaceted approach to the instrument. His performances vary from solo classical guitar and chamber ensemble, to early 20th century traditional music, to the gypsy jazz guitar style of pre-WWII France. Being a versatile musician has always been a top priority for this well-rounded performer and teacher. Kevin is currently the Director of the MANC Guitar Competition, an instructor at the Music Academy of NC (since 1995, now with master teacher status), and on the faculty of Elon University, where he serves as a guitar instructor as well. His performance credits include recitals given at Elon University, the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Shorter College, Greensboro College, for the Piedmont Artists Guild, the Music Academy of NC, the Millenium Center and for several major concert series in the Piedmont region, as well as the world premiere of several works for guitar by Mark Mazzatenta and for guitar and voice by Linda Lister. Kevin regularly performs with the Greensboro Symphony Orchestra and has shared the stage with the likes of Doc Watson, David Holt, Katherine Whalen, Jimbo Matthus and Clay Aiken. Kevin has also performed with the Greensboro Opera Company, the Triad Guitar Quartet, Duo Dolce, Bel Canto and the Hot Club of North Carolina, a group dedicated to the preservation of gypsy jazz. Kevin received his MM from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 2001 and has several recordings to his credit including Alamance Christmas Cheer, “On Our Own” original film score (featured selection in the 2007 Charlotte Film Festival), “Long Ride Home” by Lyn Koonce, etc. where he can be heard playing many different styles on as many different types of guitars. The recently formed Carolina String Duo (with Carey Harwood) serves as an outlet for the wide variety of guitar music that both duo members are interested in. The duo performs on Guitar, Lute, Mandolin, Banjo and in a number of different styles including classical, gypsy jazz, bluegrass and traditional music. He has taught at the Academy since 1995.  He received the 1998 MANC Board Service Award, the 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2004 MANC Faculty Merit and Service Awards, a 2002 Teaching Excellence Award, and the 2003 Pamela A. Allen Achievement Award.  He can be reached at (336) 691-0672, ext. 105 or email:  kevindollar@musicacademync.org.

MITTIE DOUGLASS, vocal faculty member and Director of Student Relations at The Music Academy of North Carolina, received her Bachelor and Master degrees in vocal performance from Mississippi College.  She joined the faculty of The Music Academy in 2007.  Mittie was the recipient of the Mary Elizabeth King Brown Teaching Excellence Award for 2008-2009 and the Faculty & Staff Merit & Service Award for 2008-2009.  She can be reached at (336) 691-0672, ext. 102 or email:  assessments@musicacademync.org.

AURELIA HEPLER, Executive Assistant and recipient of the 2003 Pamela A. Allen Volunteer Achievement Award, has been with The Music Academy of North Carolina since 1995.  She received her Associate of Arts degree in Pre-Art from Columbia State Community College.  Aurelia took secretarial and business courses at Guilford Technical Community College.  She sings with the High Point Community Chorus.  She can be reached at (336) 379-8748, ext. 100 or email:  amhepler@musicacademync.org.

LAURA HOLLEY, Executive Director of The Music Academy of North Carolina, received her Master of Music degree in Piano Performance from Peabody Institute of Music and her Bachelor of Music degree in Piano Performance from University of Southern Mississippi, with highest honors.  Laura joined the piano faculty in 1993 and received Faculty Merit and Service Awards in 1998, 2000, 2001, 2003, and 2004.  After transitioning to a staff position in 2001, Laura has served as Director of Program Development and Director of Development.  Laura was appointed Associate Director in 2008 and became Executive Director on June 1, 2010.  To reach Laura, call (336) 379-8748, ext. 103 or e-mail:  lauraholley@musicacademync.org.

ROBIN MORGAN, Director of Finance, joined The Music Academy in 2007.  She has over 20 years of bookkeeping and financial experience with commercial businesses and the Guilford County Public School System, and holds an associate degree in Accounting/Business Administration from Rutledge College.  She is an avid and long-term volunteer with the Boy Scouts.  She can be reached at (336) 691-0672, ext. 101 or email:  rmorgan@musicacademync.org.