Lacey Thwing, Cy-Fair High School Orchestra Director
Originally from Morganton, NC, Ms. Thwing has studied violin since age 7 under the Suzuki method. After making the switch to viola at age 16, Ms. Thwing went on to earn her Bachelor’s in Music Performance from Lee University in Cleveland, TN. There she was honored as a soloist, as an academic student, and as a leader in her ensembles and organizations.
Throughout her studies, Ms. Thwing has studied viola with renowned Xiaoqing Yu, violinist Ida Kavafian, the Fry Street Quartet, the Miro String Quartet, and violist Yizhak Schotten. She has studied conducting with John Gordon Ross, composer David Holsinger, Bob Bernhardt, Markand Thakar, and Benjamin Zander in NYC, London, Wales, Baltimore, and Aruba.
In May of 2020, Ms. Thwing completed her master’s degree in music education from Boston University. The first six years of her teaching experience have been at Klein Oak High School in Klein ISD and she is beginning her eighth year in education. She is so excited to continue her tenure at Cy-Fair High School!
Throughout her studies, Ms. Thwing has studied viola with renowned Xiaoqing Yu, violinist Ida Kavafian, the Fry Street Quartet, the Miro String Quartet, and violist Yizhak Schotten. She has studied conducting with John Gordon Ross, composer David Holsinger, Bob Bernhardt, Markand Thakar, and Benjamin Zander in NYC, London, Wales, Baltimore, and Aruba.
In May of 2020, Ms. Thwing completed her master’s degree in music education from Boston University. The first six years of her teaching experience have been at Klein Oak High School in Klein ISD and she is beginning her eighth year in education. She is so excited to continue her tenure at Cy-Fair High School!
Class Schedule:
1st Period: AP Music Theory: 7:15 - 8:05 a.m.
2nd Period: Chamber Orchestra: 8:12 - 9:04 a.m.
3rd Period: Symphony Orchestra: 9:11 - 10:01 a.m.
4th Period: Travel to Arnold/Hamilton: 10:08 - 11:00 a.m.
5th Period: Conference Period: 11:37 - 12:42 p.m.
6th Period: Philharmonic Orchestra: 12:49 - 1:39 p.m.
7th Period: Camerata Orchestra: 1:46 - 2:40 p.m.
1st Period: AP Music Theory: 7:15 - 8:05 a.m.
2nd Period: Chamber Orchestra: 8:12 - 9:04 a.m.
3rd Period: Symphony Orchestra: 9:11 - 10:01 a.m.
4th Period: Travel to Arnold/Hamilton: 10:08 - 11:00 a.m.
5th Period: Conference Period: 11:37 - 12:42 p.m.
6th Period: Philharmonic Orchestra: 12:49 - 1:39 p.m.
7th Period: Camerata Orchestra: 1:46 - 2:40 p.m.
