Dr. Schelvin Robinson
Florida A&M University- Bachelors
University of Florida- Masters
Florida State University- Doctorate
About Dr. Robinson
Schelvin Robinson is an Adjunct Professor of Trumpet at Virginia State University and a Graduate Teaching Assistant at Florida State University, where he is pursuing the Doctor of Music degree in Trumpet Performance. He holds a Master of Music in Trumpet Performance from the University of Florida and a Bachelor of Music Education from Florida A&M University.
Robinson’s orchestral experience includes the Albany Symphony Orchestra, Ocala Symphony Orchestra, and the Big Bend Community Orchestra. He has also performed with the Florida Music Educators Association Intercollegiate and the HBCU Intercollegiate Consortium Bands.
As a soloist, Robinson has been featured at the Southeastern Trumpet Festival in Atlanta, Georgia; in Valdosta, Georgia; and with the Florida State University Concert Band and the Broward College Symphonic Band in South Florida. A highlight of his career was performing and touring internationally with The Cody Chesnutt Band on the Landing on a Hundred tour from 2010 to 2012, which included recording an album at Royal Studios in Memphis, Tennessee. He also served as the featured soloist and lead trumpet for the homegoing service of U.S. Representative Carrie Meek.
Robinson is a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.; Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society; Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia; the Florida Bandmasters Association; the Florida Music Educators Association; the National Association for Music Education Multicultural Network; and the International Trumpet Guild. His principal teachers include Dr. Christopher Moore, Dr. Joyce Davis, and Dr. Longineu Parsons.
Professor Fred Green
Rollins College- Bachelors
University of Florida- Masters
About Professor Green
Frederick Green II brings a wealth of experience as an acclaimed musician, educator, and artistic leader to the stage. Currently the Director of Instrumental Music at the Academy of the Holy Names in Tampa, he inspires the next generation of performers while maintaining a vibrant career as a performer and conductor. Mr. Green's versatile musical talents are also shared with students at the University of Tampa, where he serves as Adjunct Professor of Trumpet.
His extensive background is underscored by a career that includes teaching appointments at Missouri Southern State University and Grambling State University, as well as performances with the Jacksonville Symphony and the prestigious Bach Festival Society Orchestra. In addition, he spent nearly two decades as a musician with Walt Disney World, showcasing his skill and flexibility in a variety of musical settings.
Beyond his performing and teaching roles, Mr. Green's dedication to music education is demonstrated through his past leadership as Artistic Director for Music Remembrance, Artistic Advisor for the Jacksonville Symphony Jazz Ensemble, and numerous guest conducting and clinic engagements. A dedicated mentor, he has guided students to national recognition at the National Trumpet Competition and Jazz Educators Network Conference, reflecting his deep commitment to their success. Frederick Green II's multifaceted career embodies the spirit of a lifelong music educator and performer.
Margaret Dixon
University of Alabama- Bachelor's
University of Florida- Master's
About Miss Margaret
Based in Gainesville, Florida, Margaret is a performer, educator, and music entrepreneur. She holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Horn Performance from the University of Alabama and the University of Florida.
As a performer, Margaret has played on three continents, appeared with ensembles across Florida, and shared the stage with world-renowned artists. Her wide-ranging experiences include the Ocala Symphony, Gainesville Orchestra, Brevard Symphony, Craig Turley Orchestra, Black Brown and Brass, Johnny Mathis, Celtic Woman, Cirque du Soleil, Classic Albums Live, Carl Fischer, the Trade Winds Ensemble, and more. From Rio to Rome, her career has brought her music to audiences around the globe.
An accomplished educator, Margaret has taught in settings from elementary schools to universities to community ensembles. She maintains a private studio of more than 30 students of all ages and abilities, and in 2022 launched the Ocala Symphony Community Music Conservatory at the Reilly Arts Center, where she previously served as Director of Education and Community Outreach. Under her leadership, the program awarded more than $50,000 in scholarships and reached hundreds of students. Her commitment to education has been recognized in radio, podcasts, magazine features, and Ocala Magazine’s 2024 “40 Under 40” list.
In 2024, she opened Music with Margaret, her own studio space that offers private lessons, studio rentals, instrument rentals, music supplies, and more — a creative hub for her community.
When Margaret puts her horn in its case, she loves traveling, weightlifting, watching disaster movies, and indulging in dark chocolate and strong coffee. You can follow her musical journey and other shenanigans on social media @thehornsquad.
Dr. Dunwoody Mirvil
Florida A&M University- Bachelor’s
Florida State University- Master's and Doctorate
About Dr. Mirvil
Dunwoody Mirvil is Assistant Professor of Trombone at Stetson University’s School of Music, where he teaches applied trombone and mentors students in music education and performance. He has previously served on the faculties of Florida Memorial University and Southeastern University and has directed bands at the secondary school level.
An active performer, Dr. Mirvil is second trombonist with the Colour of Music Festival Orchestra and trombonist for the Alias Brass Quintet, an ensemble known for its dynamic, genre-spanning performances. He has also appeared with the Tallahassee Symphony, Sinfonia Gulf Coast Orchestra, Albany Symphony, and the U.S. Army Field Band’s Jazz Ambassadors. Internationally, he has performed at the International Trombone Festival in multiple ensembles and as a solo recitalist, and toured Japan as a featured soloist with DRUMLine Live!.
Dr. Mirvil’s research centers on trombone pedagogy and practical strategies for addressing performance challenges. He co-authored a chapter in Teaching Instrumental Music: Perspectives and Pedagogies for the 21st Century (Oxford University Press, 2023) and authored a treatise on Dr. Nathaniel O. Brickens, cited in the International Trombone Association Journal.
A frequent clinician and adjudicator, he is an endorsed Performing Artist for Conn-Selmer, Inc. and Sshhmute Practice Mutes, with two signature mouthpieces through Giddings Mouthpieces.
Dr. Ralph JeanPaul
Florida A&M University- Bachelor’s
University of Florida- Masters
Florida State University- Doctorate
About Dr. JeanPaul
Dr. Ralph JeanPaul serves as Director of Baritones and Sousaphones and Assistant Director of Bands at Florida A&M University. His responsibilities include teaching applied low brass, coordinating student recitals, and conducting the Symphonic Bands, Tuba & Euphonium Ensemble, Brass Chamber Ensemble, and the internationally recognized Marching 100. In addition to his instructional duties, Dr. JeanPaul plays a vital role in departmental operations and ensemble administration within the Department of Music.
A native of Miami, Florida, Dr. JeanPaul is a proud graduate of Miami Central Senior High School. He earned the Bachelor of Science in Music from Florida A&M University, where he studied under Dr. Julian E. White and Dr. Shelby R. Chipman. He completed the Master of Music degree with a concentration in Tuba Performance at the University of Florida, studying with the late Dr. Arthur Jennings and Professor James Jenkins. Dr. JeanPaul earned the Doctor of Music degree in Tuba Performance from Florida State University, with scholarly emphasis on solo tuba repertoire and performance practice.
Beyond his collegiate appointment, Dr. JeanPaul remains deeply engaged in community and professional music-making. For more than a decade, he has served as lead conductor of the Javayca Arts Conservatory. As a performer, he has appeared with the Big Bend Orchestra, the Symphony of the Gulf Coast (Brunswick, Georgia), and served as Visiting Principal Tuba with the Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (UANL) Symphony Orchestra in Monterrey, Mexico during the Spring and Summer 2012 concert season.
Dr. JeanPaul maintains active professional affiliations with the Florida Music Educators Association (FMEA), where he has both performed and presented; the International Tuba and Euphonium Association (ITEA); the National Association for Music Education (NAfME); and The Multicultural Network. He is also an Andreas Eastman Tuba Artist.
Driven by a commitment to artistic excellence, scholarship, and mentorship, Dr. JeanPaul continues to champion new and underrepresented works for tuba while presenting music education clinics and seminars at the regional, national, and international levels. His work reflects a sustained dedication to developing the next generation of performers, educators, and cultural leaders.