Meet the Director: Ludmilla B. Duston

Mrs. Duston started playing the violin and piano at the age of nine in her home country, Moldova. She was later introduced to other musical instruments.

She graduated from St. Neaga Music College and G. Musicescu Conservatory in Moldova before moving to the United States to attend Southeastern Louisiana University. She earned three music degrees in the process (performance and education; Bachelor’s and Master’s). Mrs. Duston has performed with a youth orchestra, professional folk, string and symphony orchestras, and numerous chamber groups across the former Soviet Union, Moldova, Europe and the United States. She has had the honor of performing in front of various international dignitaries, including a president of the United States of America.

Mrs. Duston has taught Strings and Orchestra to all levels of students since the late - 1990s. She has been serving as the Director of Orchestras at the Wakeland High School since 2008. Under her direction, the Wakeland High School Orchestra program has earned numerous commendable awards, while participating in various local, state and national competitions and festivals.

When away from school, Mrs. Duston likes to read, cook, spend time outdoors, attend concerts, travel, and spend time at home with family. Additionally, Mrs. Duston enjoys serving with the music ministry at a local church along with performing as a freelance musician. Mr. and Mrs. Duston reside in Frisco and are the proud parents of two wonderful sons.