Faculty & Staff

Shemeka Nash is the Artistic Manager of Sistema Ravinia (Austin). Conducting all orchestras and wind ensembles. She was the Fine Arts Department Chair and Director of Bands at an International Baccalaureate high school in Chicago for 21 years. She was Academic Advisor for Modern Band Journal and is currently the DEI chair for Women Band Directors International (WBDI). She holds a BME from DePaul University and a MME from Northwestern University and holds National Board Teacher Certification. Shemeka is an active saxophonist in Chicago. Her professional memberships include Phi Beta Mu, Tau Beta Sigma, NAfME, ILMEA, JEN, WBDI, NBA and the International Conductor’s Guild.