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Diron Holloway, serves Associate Professor of Saxophone and Clarinet and Coordinator of Woodwind Studies at Virginia State University. Mr. Holloway teaches applied lessons in saxophone and clarinet and conducts woodwind chamber ensembles and the VSU Jazz Band I.
A native of Miami, FL, Mr. Holloway earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Music Education from Florida A&M University, a Master of Music degree in Jazz Performance from Northern Illinois University, and was a member of the inaugural Jazz Studies class, receiving the Artist Diploma degree from the prestigious Juilliard School. Previous teachers include Dr. John Daniels, Michael Titlebaum, Dr. Steve Duke, Dr. Gregory Barrett, Wessell Anderson, Joe Temperley, and Victor Goines. As a performing artist, Mr. Holloway leads his own ensembles, has toured internationally, recorded with The New Vision Saxophone Quartet, The Nat Adderley, Jr. Quintet, performed with The Wycliffe Gordon Ensemble, The Wynton Marsalis Septet, The Dominick Farinacci Quintet, The Melton Mustafa Jazz Orchestra, The Miami Big Sound Jazz Orchestra, shared the stage with Jon Faddis, Vincent Gardner, Bobby Watson, Benny Golson, Carl Allen, Frank Foster, Ed Thigpen, James Carter, to name a few. He has been a featured classical and jazz artist at several schools in Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, and North Carolina.
Mr. Holloway has also directed ensembles receiving numerous superior ratings at Florida MPAs, made appearances at The Crescent City Jazz Festival in New Orleans, The Jazz Education Network (JEN) conference in St. Louis, MO as well as the Florida Music Educators Association conference in Tampa, FL. Mr. Holloway previously served on faculty at Florida Memorial University and Florida A&M University, respectively.

Robert Keating is a highly accomplished music educator and professional musician, currently serving as the Music Director at Gulliver Preparatory in Miami, Florida. 
In recognition of his outstanding contributions to the field of music education, Robert was inducted into the prestigious Phi Beta Mu honorary band directors fraternity in 2008 and the American School Band Directors Association in 2012. He has also served as the FBA District Chair and currently sits on the Jazz Committee for the Florida Bandmasters Association, showcasing his commitment to advancing music education in the state. In addition, he was selected to conduct the FMEA All State Middle School Jazz Band which performed at the 2024 All State FMEA Convention. Robert’s expertise and passion for music education have led to numerous speaking engagements and workshops. 

DownBeat magazine. His music has been performed and recorded by both professional and collegiate ensembles around the world. His recent works were premiered at prestigious venues such as the Tanglewood Music Festival, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, World Association of Bands and Ensembles (WASBE) Conference in Spain, and the Strings Music Festival in Colorado. 
Under Robert’s leadership, the Gulliver Prep Jazz Band has achieved remarkable success. They have been recognized with “Outstanding Performance” Awards from DownBeat Magazine for three consecutive years (2019-2021). The Gulliver Prep bands, under Robert’s guidance, have consistently received Superior ratings at the Florida Bandmasters Association’s music performance assessments for the past three decades, a testament to his dedication to excellence in music education.

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