Allison Long, Clarinet Teacher & Saxophone Teacher:
Originally from the Philadelphia side of the state, Allison Long received her Bachelors Degree in Music Education and Clarinet Performance from Penn State University in 2015. While at Penn State, Allison performed with the Marching Blue Band, Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, Outer Dimensions Jazz Band, and Clarinet Choir. Some of her favorite performances include: the Outback Bowl in Clearwater Beach, FL and Alice Tully Hall at The Lincoln Center in New York City!
During her undergraduate degree, Allison enlisted in the United States Air Force as a member of the ANG Band of the Northeast. She performs regularly as a clarinetist with the Concert Band and Marching Band, and as a baritone saxophonist with the High Altitude Rock Band. Her favorite military performances include the 2017 Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, CA and the Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic in Chicago, IL. Allison completed graduate work at the University of Delaware as the Athletic Band TA. She co-directed the basketball pep band and worked closely with the UD Marching Band.
Allison is the Elementary Band Director at Marshall Elementary School in North Allegheny School District. She loves working with young learners to help set a solid musical foundation and works to instill a lifelong love for learning in all of her students.
Her teachers include: Dr. Deborah Andrus, Dr Anthony J Costa, and Dr. Christopher Nichols.
Outside of school, Allison enjoys running, yoga, attending sporting events, cooking, and spending time with her family!
During her undergraduate degree, Allison enlisted in the United States Air Force as a member of the ANG Band of the Northeast. She performs regularly as a clarinetist with the Concert Band and Marching Band, and as a baritone saxophonist with the High Altitude Rock Band. Her favorite military performances include the 2017 Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, CA and the Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic in Chicago, IL. Allison completed graduate work at the University of Delaware as the Athletic Band TA. She co-directed the basketball pep band and worked closely with the UD Marching Band.
Allison is the Elementary Band Director at Marshall Elementary School in North Allegheny School District. She loves working with young learners to help set a solid musical foundation and works to instill a lifelong love for learning in all of her students.
Her teachers include: Dr. Deborah Andrus, Dr Anthony J Costa, and Dr. Christopher Nichols.
Outside of school, Allison enjoys running, yoga, attending sporting events, cooking, and spending time with her family!