Angela is the founder and director of the Family Music Center, which she started in August 1999. She graduated from the University of Iowa, Iowa City, with a B.M. in Music Education. She has taught instrumental music in both public and private schools and music studios, in addition to her early childhood experience teaching Kindermusik. She frequently brings in various musical instruments and plays for her families. She has played horn in the Dubuque Symphony Orchestra, Lake Wobegon Brass Band (alto horn), Minneapolis Civic, and the Kenwood Symphony Orchestra. Angela currently sings with the Edina Chorale. She is involved in songleading at church and serves as orchestra director for its church musical. Angela is a registered and certified level 1 teacher, and a member of the Director's Leadership Group in Princeton, New Jersey. She has taught in the Plymouth/Wayzata area since 1993 and is a board member for Putting Family First, a non-profit organization committed to helping families find balance in their busy lives. She and her husband, Bill, enjoy scuba diving in Mexico, outdoor concerts, cheering for the Green Bay Packers, and spending time with family and friends. They have two adorable children, Adrienne and Alec. They live in Golden Valley.

Myra J. Curry has been a Music Together^® teacher for seven years and loves it. In June 2004, Myra was awarded Music Together Certification Level I by the Center for Music and Young Children in Princeton, NJ. Besides teaching Myra has an extensive background in Musical Theater. She received her B.F.A. in dance from North Carolina School of the Arts. She has performed professionally in Musical Theater shows for more than 15 years and has toured nationally and internationally. In the Twin Cities area audiences have seen Myra at the Guthrie, Mixed Blood, Ordway, and Children's Theaters. Myra also choreographs shows for local business and community theaters. Myra and her husband, Sherman, have three sons: Sherman,III, Zacarias and Isaiah.

Shelley has been a Music Together for seven years, primarily in Golden Valley/New Hope. Her energy, combined with her diverse music and life experiences, gives her a unique approach to teaching music with her families. A native of Canada, Shelley and her identical twin sister were featured in numerous local and national advertising campaigns and commercials. She has been involved in broadcasting and voice-over work. She is currently involved in the music ministry at her church, where she has appeared in several musical productions, assists with the children's music ministry, and sings with a vocal quartet. Shelley's warmth and energy has won the hearts of her families, and she helps create a fun, enjoyable music community each and every week. Shelley and her husband, Shawn, have two children--Michael, and Jane. She is amazed by her own children's music development and realizes the power of music in stimulating their creativity.

Jackie has been teaching the Music Together program for seven years. She has a degree in Theatre from St. Mary's University and has performed locally at Dudley Riggs Brave New Workshop and Mystery Cafe Theatre. In addition to teaching music she currently works for Steppingstone Theatre for Youth Development in St. Paul. Last but certainly not least she has a regular gig performing daily for her husband and children for which she often recieves thunderous applause. Jackie and her husband, Dean, are the lucky parents of Otto, Gabrielle, and Owen. Jackie teaches in New Hope, Hopkins and Plymouth.

Mary Franz has been teaching Music Together for four years. Mary grew up singing around the piano with her family. She played flute for eight years and sang in choir all through school. She also sang in the University of Minnesota select choir and also did show choir for three years. Mary was "Miss Austin" and 1st runner up in Miss Minnesota USA. She has performed for large audiences around the US and in Europe. Mary and her husband Tom have three beautiful children, Hannah, Samuel and Abigail. Mary teaches in Eden Prairie and Edina.

Andrea became a registered Music Together teacher in July 2006, teaching this past year in Maple Grove and Plymouth. However, she is not new to the early childhood classroom. Andrea has a degree in Early Childhood Special Education and Pre-Kindergarten Education from St. Cloud State University. She has a wealth of experience working with young children and their families. Before becoming a stay-at-home-mom. Andrea was an Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) childen's teacher and a School Readiness teacher for the Brooklyn Center School District. She has also had a variety of musical experiences including the St. Cloud State Concert Choir, some school and community theater, and church choir. In addition, she and her husband, Jeff, are regular performers in the Engdahl family/friend wedding circuit! By far, the most valuable education and experience of her life has come by virtue of being a mother to Jacob and Abby. Through them, she has experienced first-hand the powerful role that music plays in children's lives.