LEADERSHIP | Reedy Orchestra

mEET tHE dIRECTORS

Mr. Aryc Lane

Orchestra Director

Mr. Aryc Lane is an Orchestra Director and Fine Arts Department Chair at Reedy High School.

Mr. Lane attended Baylor University where he graduated Magna Cum Laude with his Bachelor of Music Education degree. While at Baylor, he studied cello with Dr. Gary Hardie. His principal music education studies were under the supervision of Dr. Michael Alexander, author of the Orchestral Expressions string literature.

Mr. Lane also graduated from Illinois State University (ISU) with a Master of Music Education degree. His degree included an emphasis in cello performance under the guidance of Dr. Adriana Ransom and conducting studies with Dr. Glenn Block. Mr. Lane had the honor of being principal cellist in the ISU Symphony and Chamber Orchestras, and he also served as the cellist for the ISU Graduate String Quartet. As a freelance cellist in Illinois, Mr. Lane regularly performed with the Peoria Symphony Orchestra, Decatur-Millikin Symphony Orchestra, and the Chicago Cello Society.

In addition to his teaching obligations, Mr Lane is a proud member of several professional music organizations, including TODA, TMEA, TMAA, and Mu Omicron. He has served on multiple TMEA committees, is the former TMEA Region 24 Orchestra Division Chair, and currently serves on the UIL PML Committee. Mr. Lane has presented sessions at the Georgia Music Educators Association (GMEA) and TMEA conventions on program culture and student leadership. Mr. Lane is a Past President of TODA, where he served on the Executive Board from 2019 to 2024.

Mr. Lane is an active arranger, cellist, clinician, and adjudicator across the state of Texas. He is also an active yogi and travels the world whenever he can!

Check out this My FISD Story on Mr. Lane & the Reedy Orchestras!

Ms. Ellen Kidwell

Orchestra Director

Ms. Ellen Kidwell is an Director of Orchestra at Reedy High School and currently serves as the TMEA Region 24 Orchestra Division Region Chair.

Prior to joining the Reedy Orchestra family, Ms. Kidwell served as the Director of Orchestras at Alamo Heights Junior School and Barbara Bush Middle School in San Antonio, TX. Ms. Kidwell holds a Bachelor Degree in Music Education and Violin Performance Certificate from the University of Texas at San Antonio. While at UTSA, Ms. Kidwell studied violin performance with San Antonio Symphony member Dr. Stephanie Westney. She has performed in several ensembles in San Antonio, including Sonido Barroco and the Bell Pepper Trio, who recorded and released a performance with Texas Public Radio. Ms. Kidwell also has experience performing as a jazz pianist and continues to play regularly for leisure.

Ms. Kidwell is an active member of TMEA, TMAA, and TODA. Ms. Kidwell was awarded the prestigious TODAY Young Educator of the Year Award in 2024. She also received the 2018 TMEA Collegiate Educator Award. She has continued to work closely with her mentor, former ASTA President Kristen Pellegrino to grow as a music educator and lead award winning orchestras.

In her free time, Ms. Kidwell can be found at the rock climbing gym or vacationing to climb outside. She loves to hike, and is currently working on completing all of Colorado’s 58 fourteen thousand foot mountains. She also loves spending time with family, and has a son named Grayson.

Ms. Michelle Campos

Harp Instructor

Ms. Michelle Campos is the Harp Instructor at Reedy High School. An active harpist based in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, she regularly performs with esteemed ensembles such as the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, Las Colinas Symphony Orchestra, Austin Symphony Orchestra, and McKinney Philharmonic Orchestra. In addition to her classical work, Ms. Campos is a sought-after performer for weddings and private events across the Dallas area. She enjoys exploring a variety of genres and bringing a unique versatility to her playing.

Ms. Campos began her musical journey at the age of nine with piano lessons and later discovered the harp in sixth grade—an instrument chosen for her by her mother, which quickly became her passion. She recently earned her Master of Music in Harp Performance from Southern Methodist University, studying under Emily Levin. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music from Oklahoma City University, where she studied with Faith O’Neal.

In addition to performing, Ms. Campos is dedicated to music education. She serves as the harp director for Frisco Independent School District and maintains a private studio.

When she is not performing, she enjoys spending time with her husband Diego, a violinist of the Dallas Opera, and their Australian Shepherd, Alfie.