Tapestry

Suzanne Williams  started playing the flute at age 12 in her sixth grade band.  She is a graduate of  Stetson University, Deland, FL,  where she was a student of the reknown flutist, Geoffrey Gilbert.  In 1989 she moved to Hickory, NC with her husband Todd and children Jay, Laurie and Jack. She  has taught flute using the Suzuki Method 21 years and is also a Realtor with Coldwell Banker.  Suzanne enjoys performing as a member of Tapestry, Puddingstone  (a Celtic folk band), and Silver Lining (a professional flute duo). She has performed with the Western Piedmont Symphony and Chamber Orchestra, the Hickory Choral Society and freelances for church services, weddings, parties and community events.  Silver flute, Irish flute, recorder, whistle, gemshorn and fife are among the instruments she  plays. In addition to music she enjoys sewing, painting, reading, traveling and collecting vintage linens.  

Denise Baxter-Yoder is a vocalist, pianist and harpist. She began singing in church choirs at the age of five.  Born to Air Force parents, she has lived and traveled extensively throughout the U.S. She holds a degree in music from Montevallo University, AL, and a Master's degree in Education from ASU, NC.  She is a former public school sixth grade teacher with Catawba County Schools.  A talented  singer/songwriter, she has performed in musical theater with her husband, Chuck Yoder, and is  well known in the Unifour area as the vocalist for the Celtic folk band, Puddingstone. Tapestry allows her to indulge another of her passions,  the Celtic harp.  In addition to her musical pursuits she likes to paint, create jewelry and knit. 

Jack Williams, son of Suzanne, has played cello for over ten years, having started as a Suzuki student at an early age. He performs with the Western Piedmont Youth Symphony and the Hickory High School Orchestra. He was fortunate to have the experience of playing at the Kennedy Center with the high school orchestra in May 2009. In addition to his cello, Jack enjoys golf and basketball. He was a player on the Hickory High School golf team when they were state 3A champions in spring 2009. Always a welcome addition to the Tapestry ensemble, he enhances many arrangements with his rich, warm tone.