Explore musical theater with Aunty’s Music School this spring!

The Sunʻll Come Out… Tomorrow!!  Join in on the fun and experience of producing the musical Annie! With a team of specialized instructors, every performer will have an opportunity to shine and receive individualized support in acting, singing, dancing, and set design. We can’t wait to put on a show with you!

10 am - 2 pm, March 17-21 (Monday through Friday) for ages 6-13. Performance Friday, March 21 @ 1 pm.

$175 (Sibling discount of 15% off with code SIBLING).

Meet our team of instructors!

Melissa Sigh: Vocal Coach and Director

With twenty-seven years of teaching experience, Melissa fosters student growth and joy through music-making, personal connection, and insightful support. Melissa is a creative and engaging music educator with experience in diverse music education settings. At Aunty’s Music School, Melissa is thrilled to open her doors to new students seeking private and small group music lessons. She is also the music teacher at Malamalama Waldorf School.

Melissa holds a master’s degree in music education from Michigan State University. She has served as a music teacher in Michigan’s public schools for sixteen years and ran a music studio in Michigan that boasted over 200 students attending lessons each week.

Melissa is a vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, and songwriter. Before moving to Hawaii, Melissa performed at local arts festivals, children’s concert series, and private events in and near East Lansing, Michigan. While Melissa performs for all ages, her most frequent performance opportunities are for especially young audiences and their families. She is also hired as a teaching artist at adult ukulele camps and a singing coach at music festivals.

Debra McGee: Dance and Choreography

Debra has dedicated her career to teaching dance around the Island of Hawai’i since moving here in 2011.  Debra is a former member of Garth Fagan Dance, the original Tony award winning choreographer of the Lion King, and performed his works nationally and internationally. In her birthplace of MN she worked with TU Dance, performed in multiple musicals and was as a teaching artist in numerous universities, colleges and performing arts conservatories. 

She holds Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance from Marymount Manhattan College in N.Y.C. and trained vocally at the Eastman School of Music in NY.

In Hawai’i she has taught, directed and choreographed at Kona Dance, Danse Space in Hawi, Donkey Mill’s Summer Programs, and the Hawai’i Performing Arts Festival where she was awarded best regional choreographer for her work with Hair.  She is a member of Lava Roots Dance Company and Prince Dance Company on island.  Debra is the director of Kona Dance and Performing Arts and is a teaching artist with Hawai’i State Foundation on Culture and Arts.  Debra is a passionate teacher, choreographer and performer who shares the power of communication through movement.

Noa Richard: Acting Coach

Noa is a teacher and outdoor educator living on Big Island since 2022. She brings a decade of experience working with children of all ages in public schools, forest schools, wilderness summer camps, Malamalama Waldorf School, and HAAS. Her joy comes from bridging the world of education, creative expression and the natural environment.

Noa grew up participating in multiple theater productions such as Alice in Wonderland, Mulan and Fiddler on the Roof. She continued into filmmaking as a director and writer for short form documentary and narrative pieces. She holds a bachelors degree in Interdisciplinary Studies  from the California Institute of Integral Studies.

Bringing storytelling to life is one of her passions and she’s excited to join this upcoming summer break production and arts workshops.