Board of Directors

Alexander Floury

President/Co-Founder
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Alex Floury is the Director of two community ensembles, the Macomb Area Community Band and the Anchor Bay Jazz Orchestra. He taught in Chesaning Schools, Fitzgerald Schools, and Anchor Bay School District. He is currently the President of Ignite Performing Arts and the Director of Bands at Lawrence Technological University. He has been an active member of the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association, National Band Association, National Association for Music Education, and Michigan Music Education Association. As a Conductor, he has led the Pit Orchestra for the Lebowsky Center for the Performing Arts and was selected as one of the Conductors of the Tri-Valley Conference Honor Band in 2018.

As a musician, you may have heard him perform with the Mid-Michigan Jazz Ensemble, East Shore Wind Symphony, Mountain Town Brass Band, Slavistar Gypsy Brass Band, Warren Community Concert Band and the Macombers. You can hear him currently performing with the Southeastern Michigan Wind Ensemble, Rochester Community Concert Band, and Anchor Bay Jazz Orchestra.

Vice President/Co-Founder
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Moriah Sultes is a graduate of Wayne State University with her Bachelor of Arts in Instrumental Music Education. Upon completing her bachelor’s degree, Moriah held the position of Assistant Elementary Band Director for Fraser Public Schools where she co-taught 5th and 6th grade band students during full band rehearsal, sectionals, and one-on-one lessons. After a successful year in Fraser, Moriah was offered a position to work as a Program Coordinator and Community Engagement Coordinator for the non-profit El Sistema modeled music program in Philadelphia, Play On Philly. During her two years at Play On Philly, Moriah maintained all site logistics and operations, managed teaching artists, sustained clear and organized communication with families, developed and conserved community partnerships throughout the city, and led the Play On Philly Brass Quintet.

Along with holding those positions, Moriah has spent the past 9 years as an instructor for marching band brass sections with several school districts in the Macomb area. Moriah also holds a Master’s degree from the University of Detroit Mercy in School Psychology and will graduate with her specialist certification in June 2025 where she will work as a School Psychologist in the Macomb area. You can hear Moriah perform with the Anchor Bay Jazz Orchestra and the Southeastern Michigan Wind Ensemble!

Treasurer
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Joel Lepp serves as Treasurer of Ignite Performing Arts, where he also chairs the Fundraising Committee and serves as Livestreaming Coordinator. In addition to supporting the organization’s financial and fundraising efforts, he provides livestreaming and recording support for performances by the Macomb Area Community Band and Ignite Chamber Ensembles.

Joel’s involvement in music began as a student in Roseville Community Schools, where he participated in band from grades 4 through 12. He began on trumpet before later playing bassoon and euphonium, marched baritone, and served as drum major of the Roseville High School band. After graduating in 2006, he continued his involvement in the performing arts while attending Macomb Community College, working as a stagehand at the Macomb Center for the Performing Arts and as sound technician for The Macombers show choir.

Joel has remained involved in supporting the performing arts programs of Roseville Community Schools and currently works for the district as their Auditorium Supervisor, supporting concerts, theatrical productions, and other events through stage setup, lighting, audio, video, and technical production.

Professionally, Joel is an Education Data Specialist with Level Data, Inc., where his work combines business analysis and software development focused on state education reporting and data compliance. His work with Ignite brings together his longstanding connection to music and the performing arts with his experience in technology, production, fundraising, and financial management.