Margie Way-Kiani, String Orchestra Director/General Music
Welcome to the Central Magnet School String Orchestra! Our 90+ student program is divided into four different levels of playing - Beginning Strings (no previous playing experience), Intermediate Strings I, Intermediate Strings II, and Advanced Strings. The classes are not grade-specific but refer to level of playing, meaning that students in any grade can be placed in any of the four classes. Class placements are made by audition (other than Beginning Strings). The CMS String Orchestra program represents some of the best students in the region and state and offers ensemble experience to any motivated student. Since 2015, the Advanced String Orchestra and Wind Ensemble have been merging for full Symphony Orchestra performances. The students will also have the opportunity to perform in regional competitions, community concerts, and as part of smaller, chamber music ensembles. For any questions you may have about the CMS String Orchestras, please contact me via email.
Meet your director! A little bit about Mrs. Way-Kiani:
- She received both her bachelors and masters degrees in music education from MTSU
- She attended the Governor's School for the Arts in 2009
- She received a grant to teach at a summer music camp on the island of Curacao in 2013
- She attended the Hot Springs Music Festival in 2014
- She attended the International Music Festival of the Adriatic in 2015
- She has taught private cello lessons for over 10 years
- She serves as secretary of the TN chapter of the American String Teachers Assocation
- This will be her 6th year teaching at Central
- She lives in Southeast Nashville with her husband, Taylor, and beloved rescue dog, Harlow
