Megan Parsell

Adjunct, Department of Performing Arts

Megan, a versatile freelance musician and dedicated educator, earned her undergraduate degree from Adrian College and her master’s degree from Wayne State University. Her prominent saxophone professors include Professor Shannon Ford and Dr. Matthew Younglove. While at Wayne State, she was the graduate assistant for the Warrior Marching Band and undergraduate music history courses. As a performer, she has performed at events such as the International Saxophone Symposium, Dakota Chamber Music Festival, American Saxophone Academy, and NASA Region 5 Conference. Passionate about contemporary music, she has premiered compositions by composers Joo Won Park and Pete Ford.

In addition to her thriving performance career, Megan is deeply involved in education. She currently holds positions as the Adjunct Professor of Saxophone at Adrian College and Music History at Jackson College, Assistant Director of the Zebra Marching Band at Wayne Memorial High School, Saxophone Specialist at Hartland Consolidated Schools, Instrumental Specialist at Wayne-Westland Schools, and operates a successful private lesson studio in Ann Arbor, MI. Megan's hard work and dedication contributed to the Zebra Marching Band qualifying for the MCBA State Championships for the first time in the history of the school district, showcasing her dynamic presence in both the realms of performance and education.