Meet the DMYS Mentors
Generous support from the Leven Foundation funds mentors in all four orchestras as well as Guest Mentors who run sectionals in String and Sinfonia as needed. Mentors guide students, playing with them each week and coaching them one-on-one and in smaller sections.
Mahki Murray (Violin)
Mahki Murray is a junior at Oakland University studying under Elizabeth Rowin. Mahki has been playing violin for over 15 years and has played with many music ensembles over the years such as the Civic Youth Ensembles, Oakland Chamber Orchestra, Oakland Symphony Orchestra, and Urban Stringz. Mahki loves working with talented DMYS musicians.
Quentin Jensen (Trumpet)
Quentin Jensen has been playing trumpet for 11 years. Quentin is a recent Wayne State University Music Education graduate who is now teaching and also plays many genres of music, such as classical, hip hop, and jazz. In his spare time, he plays tennis, watches TV and movies, plays video games, and spends time with friends and family.
Marissa Milanovich (Flute)
Marissa Milanovich is a flute performance major at Wayne State University. She has been playing flute and piccolo for nine years and is a member of the Wind Symphony and Symphony Orchestra at WSU. She has played with groups such as the University of Michigan Youth Symphonic Band and the MSBOA All-State High School Orchestra as principal flute. Marissa also works as the flute tech for the Plymouth-Canton Marching band. Her other interests include reading, spending time with friends, and listening to music.
Nicholas Callcut (Cello)
Nick Callcut is a cellist pursuing an undergraduate performance degree with a minor in music theory from Oakland University. He is the principal cellist of the Oakland University Chamber Orchestra, a member of both the Rochester and Oakland Symphony Orchestras, an active chamber musician, and is regularly hired for special events. Nick teaches cello privately both independently and at the Rochester Conservatory of Music, and has worked as a cello clinician at N. Farmington HS. He is excited to share his love for orchestral music with DMYS!
Lauren Williams (viola, general string)
Lauren Williams is a former DMYS student who is pursuing her undergraduate degree in Instrumental Music Education at Western Michigan University, with an emphasis on String Teaching. She has been playing the viola for 11 years. She is currently completing her student teaching/internship at Novi Schools for orchestra in grades 5-12. She is excited to share her love of music with DMYS students!
Eric Scott (Violin, general string)
Eric Scott is a recent graduate of Wayne State University with a BA in Music. He's been playing classical violin for more than 16 years and is very passionate about passing on his love for music to younger generations. Eric currently plays with the Detroit Medical Orchestra, works at Wilson Fine Violins as a private violin and viola instructor, and enjoys composing music in his free time.
Michael Montesi (Clarinet)
Michael Montesi is an accomplished clarinet performer and instructor. He is currently studying instrumental music education at Eastern Michigan University. Michael is the principal clarinetist of both the EMU Symphony Orchestra and Wind Symphony. He has worked with many artists throughout his time playing clarinet. Most notably, he collaborated with composer Amanda Harberg to create an educational music presentation for EMU's Undergraduate Symposium. He is very excited to get to share his knowledge and love of music with the students of DMYS!
