Wellness Committee

Provides content specifically for the musical health of string teachers and players. Annually submits session topics and ideas for conference proposal submissions. Annually submits journal article for consideration. Identifies current topics/trends specific to musical health. Writes, solicits, and identifies content with a focus on online content.


The committee consists of the following members:

  • Chair

    Tawnya Smith

    2025

  • Vice Chair

    Renetta (Renny) Tallman

    2026

  • Board Liaison

    Charles Laux

    2025

  • Emmanuel Borowsky

    2025

  • Adrienne Ageh Bedell

    2026

  • Daniel Cavazos

    2026

  • Nancy Conley

    2026

  • Lynne Denig

    2026

  • Rachel Dirks

    2026

  • Natalie Frakes

    2025

  • Clara Fuhrman

    2026

  • Lina Jeong

    2026

  • Jennifer Johnson

    2025

  • Sarah Kim

    2025

  • Nina Merulla

    2025

  • Judy Palac

    2025

  • Erin Price-Hamilton

    2026

  • Noelle Rader

    2026

  • Elizabeth Sailer

    2026

  • Christoph Wagner

    2026

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