Melanie Work is the Treasurer of the East Bay Symphonic Band and currently teaches instrumental and vocal music at Winton Middle School in Hayward. She completed a B.A. in Music and teaching credential at UCLA, studying flute with Penelope Turgeon, Julia Barnett, and Sheridon Stokes, and conducting methods with Thomas Lee and Donald Neuen. Melanie is currently pursuing an M.A. in Music Education at San José State University and enjoys playing her flutes in a variety of community ensembles.