26. Interview with Nassar Edwards, Langham Creek HS, Cypress-Fairbanks ISD

About our guest Nassar Edwards is the orchestra director at Langham Creek High School in Houston, TX. He has studied violin under Helen Kim, a Juilliard graduate and Kenn Wagner (Atlanta Symphony Orchestra). Nassar has been a violin clinician at various schools in the Cypress, TX area and in the metro-Atlanta area during his collegiate years. Nassar served as the president of the Collegiate National Association For Music Education and American String Teachers Association at Kennesaw State University. Nassar also served as a teacher for the KSU String Project for three years. He also was the Librarian for Kennesaw State University Symphony and Philharmonic Orchestra. Nassar is a member of the American String Teachers Association and Texas Music Educators Association. Since middle school, Nassar always knew he wanted to be a music educator. Nassar enjoys listening to music and podcasts, hanging out with his friends, trying new restaurants, and hopes to influence a community through his love for music. Mr. Edwards can be reached at [email protected].  IG: nassar.edwards | Facebook: Nassar Edwards Langham Creek Orchestra: IG: langhamcreekorch | Twitter: CreekOrch | Facebook: Langham Creek Orchestra Booster Club Please help Charles raise funds for charity!! Charles is hosting a fundraiser to benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. AFSP is dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide.  AFSP creates a culture that’s smart about mental health by engaging in the following core strategies: Funding scientific research Educating the public about mental health and suicide prevention Advocating for public policies in mental health and suicide prevention Supporting survivors of suicide loss and those affected by suicide in our mission You can learn more about Charles’ fundraiser and donate here: https://www.facebook.com/donate/211035227449343/ Subscribe to The Orchestra Teacher Website, YouTube Channel, and Podcast! Website | YouTube Channel Podcast: Anchor.fm | Spotify | Google | Apple Podcasts  Looking to advertise a product or service to string and orchestra teachers? Consider an audio advertisement on the Orchestra Teacher Podcast! Proceeds from your ad will help offset costs of equipment and web hosting. Please contact Charles at [email protected] for more information.