Jake Twaddell is an oboist, percussionist, and Fayetteville native. He has played oboe since age 11 and has played percussion since age 14. He attended University of North Carolina: Greensboro with a major in Music Education. There he was a member of many of the ensembles on campus: Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble. He has also played with other ensembles across North Carolina and Tennessee such as: Fayetteville Symphonic Band, Greensboro College Marching Band, and Appalachia: A Southeastern Wind Symphony. Jake is a member of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia. Jake is so excited to be teaching at Snyder this year. In his free time he enjoys video games, baking, and riding his bike.