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The Mississippi Arts Commission (MAC) has played a crucial role in the state’scultural development for over 40 years. As a publicly funded agency, MACworks to ensure that Mississippi residents and the public at large is aware ofand can access the state’s artistic resources, including artists and arts educators.

The Artist Roster is a valuable tool in this effort, and provides a diverse listing ofhigh quality artists who are available for performances, workshops, and otheractivities in communities throughout the state. This work can be supported byMAC’s Minigrant program.

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The Mississippi Arts Commission (MAC) is a state

agency serving more than two million people through

grants and special initiatives that enhance

communities, assist artists and arts organizations,

promote the arts in education and celebrate

Mississippi’s cultural heritage. Established in 1968 by

the state Legislature, MAC is the official grants-making

and service agency for the arts in Mississippi.

Funding for MAC and its programs is provided by the

State of Mississippi, the National Endowment for the

Arts, and private sources. All eligible candidates are

considered without regard to race, color, religion,

sex, national origin, political affiliation, marital status,

physical disability, age, membership in an employee

organization or other non-merit factors.

For additional information,please contact us at:

501 North West StreetSuite 1101A

Woolfolk BuildingJackson, MS 39201

601-359-6030 Phone601-359-6008 Fax

800-582-2233 TDD(Mississippi Relay Service)

www.arts.state.ms.us

cover photos by Larry Morrisey

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Artists must apply to MAC in order to be consideredfor the Mississippi Artist Roster program. Theirapplications go through a thorough review process,including an evaluation by a panel of artspresenters, educators and fellow artists. There aretwo distinct rosters within the program:The Mississippi Artist Roster is a listing ofprofessional artists living and working in the state who areavailable to do performances, workshops, and otherpresentations in a wide variety of settings. These artists:

• Demonstrate mastery of their artistic discipline and have abody of high quality work.

• Are able to demonstrate or interpret their artistic discipline toa variety of audiences.

• Have a history of successful performances or presentationsand can travel to perform at locations throughout the state.

The Teaching Artist Roster features professional artistsand arts educators who are available to work with teachersand administrators to develop strategies for utilizing the artsbeginning at the pre-k level and continuing through college.Teaching artists:

• Provide arts learning opportunities that align with the state-level visual and performing arts frameworks

• Make connections between work in the arts and the stateDepartment of Education's mandated learning goals

• Collaborate with classroom teachers or arts educationcommittees

• Work with both teachers (through professional development)and students (through hands-on lessons)

• Support efforts to integrate arts learning with other subjectareas

• Assist school staff in continuing arts education programs inthe absence of a teaching artist through sharing skills,techniques, and curricula

Scheduling an ArtistOrganizations or schools that are interested in presenting aRoster Artist must contact the individual or group directly.While MAC staff can provide some advisory assistance toorganizations that are planning an event, all agreementsbetween a Roster Artist and a presenting organization arethe responsibility of the presenter.

Grant Support for Presenting Roster ArtistsMAC supports the presentation of Roster Artists through itsMinigrant Program. Non-profit organizations (with IRS501c3 status), schools, and other local government entitiescan apply for funding to support up to half of a RosterArtist’s fee (up to $1,000). In addition to the artists onMAC’s Roster, organizations may also apply for aMinigrant to present an artist who is a member of anotherdirectory of professional artists. The program must have anadjudication process in place that reviews the artisticquality of it's applicants. Some examples of eligible listingsinclude the roster programs of other state arts agencies,regional arts organizations, or a professional artistorganization like the Craftsmen’s Guild of Mississippi.

The Minigrant program has two annual applicationdeadlines. The full guidelines and application form for theprogram are available on MAC’s website.

For more information on MAC grant programs,please call 601-359-6030, or visit our websiteat www.arts.state.ms.us.

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Teaching Artist Roster

Mississippi Artist Roster

DanceElaine Gelbard............................................................17Tammy Stanford-Williams ..............................................38Marcella Kaye Sullivan .................................................39

Dramatic & Literary ArtsCarrie Sue Ayvar ...........................................................8Dianne de Las Casas ...................................................14Rebecca Moore Jernigan ..............................................21Althea Jerome and Kathryn Lewis....................................21Doris Jones..................................................................22Annie B. McKee..........................................................28

Puppet Arts Theatre.......................................................33Richelle Putnam............................................................33

Visual Arts & CraftsJanis Anderson...............................................................7Bodine Pottery .............................................................10Tom Harmon ...............................................................18Dr. John Hunt...............................................................20Chandra Williams .......................................................41

MusicRichard Graham..........................................................17Althea Jerome and Katherine Lewis .................................21

DanceFront Porch Dance ..........................16Anthony Neumann .........................31Priestess Dancers ............................32

Dramatic & Literary ArtsJune Caldwell ................................12Sarah C. Campbell ........................13Steven Wells Hicks .........................19Alan Huffman ................................20Imagination Education, Inc...............20Rebecca Moore Jernigan.................21Doris Jones ....................................22Philip L. Levin .................................25Robert Little, CSP ............................25John Maxwell ................................27Annie B. McKee ............................28Sarah Mutziger..............................30New Stage Theatre ........................31Puppet Arts Theatre.........................33Richelle Putnam ..............................33Michael Richardson........................33Jo Ann Robinson.............................35Shirley Simpson..............................37John M. Stark.................................38

Visual Arts & CraftsRick Anderson..................................8Rachel Ballentine ..............................8Cristen Craven Barnard.....................9George Berry ................................10Bodine Pottery ...............................10Conner Burns.................................12Chuck Galey.................................16Bessie Johnson ...............................21Sheri Marshall................................26

Lil McKinnon-Hicks..........................28George Miles................................29Harold Wayne Miller......................29Rosalind Roy..................................35Dayton Scoggins............................36Robert & Debra Shinn .....................37R. Adrian Sturdivant ........................38Pat Walker-Fields............................40Robin Whitfield..............................41Bill Wilson ....................................42

MusicBill Abel ..........................................7Cadillac John & Bill Abel ...................7Terry “Harmonica” Bean....................9Bellescanto......................................9Eden Brent ....................................10Kenny Brown.................................11Pat Brown .....................................11Ricky Burkhead ..............................11Cedric Burnside & Lightnin’ Malcolm .12June Caldwell ................................12Capital Brass.................................13Patricia Causey..............................13Kenneth William Davies ..................14Eric Deaton ...................................14Sherman Lee Dillon and the Dillonaires..15The Doctrine Trio ............................15Jackie Edwards-Henry .....................15LaTongya Gardner..........................16Golden Triangle Brass Quintet ..........17Thomas Grillo ................................18Lawrence Gwozdz.........................18Jim and Martha Hession ..................19Michael Huff .................................19James “Super Chikan” Johnson .........22

Howard Jones................................22Klasinc-Loncar Guitar Duo................23Robert William Knupp.....................23Guelel Kumba ...............................23Lisa Lambert & the Pine Ridge Boys ...24Legacy .........................................24Shawn Leopard and John Paul..........24Sarah Mabary...............................25Randy K. Mapes............................26Derrick Martin................................26Lannie Spann McBride....................27Mary Cox McCain ........................27Nellie McInnis ...............................28The Mighty Gospel Warriors............29Mississippi Symphony Orchestra.......30M.U.G.A.B.E.E..............................30Rev. Marvin K. Myles

& The Myles Family .....................31John Paul.......................................32Bill “Howl-N-Madd” Perry................32Rhonda Richmond ..........................34Connie Roberts ..............................34Jesse Robinson ...............................34Theresa Sanchez............................35Rosangela Yazbec Sebba ...............36Shallow Creek...............................36“Big” Joe Shelton............................37TomFoolery....................................39Tricia Walker .................................39The Larry Wallace Band..................40The Wang-Rodgers Piano Duo .........40Baba Melvin “Ola-Tunji” Wheeler .....41Terry “Big T” Williams .....................42Wiley & the Checkmates.................42Louis Arzo “Gearshifter” Youngblood .43Peter Zapletal.................................43

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Janis Anderson330 Southern CircleGulfport, MS 39507

[email protected]

Janis Anderson is a visual artist who hashad experience as an art teacher in bothprivate and public schools. She hasworked with all age students as well asadults. She enjoys crafting visual artexperiences where participants findmeaning and purpose. Her ageappropriate lessons draw on students’primary real world experience. Sheexpands that knowledge and experienceinto studio activities that deepen thethoughts and feelings to connect with otherschool subjects. Her projects use school-friendly art materials; paper, glue, scissors,paint, air dry and oven baked clays, alongwith ordinary found objects and magazineimages to craft both 2D and 3D artworks.She encourages reflections on the artworkto create artist statements, process journals,and stories about the art work. She oftenuses both illustrated books that are readilyavailable in school libraries and visualimages of master art works to show howthese works handle similar ideas or themes.

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Cadillac John & Bill AbelContact: Bill Abel

P.O. Box 228Duncan MS. 38740

[email protected]

The Cadillac John and Bill Abel musicalduo presents an authentic Delta bluesexperience for blues fans from around theworld. At 80 years old, Delta nativeCadillac John Nolden sings, playsharmonica, and serves as an elderstatesman of the blues. Abel, who alsogrew up in the Delta, learned to play theguitar from local bluesmen. He has alsodeveloped his own unique style, blendingthe Delta blues with polyrhythms and deepfeeling that reflects the style of pre-WorldWar II blues performers.

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Bill AbelP.O. Box 228

Duncan MS. 38740662-395-2566

[email protected]/billabel

Bill Abel is a Delta blues guitar player andsinger through and through. Growing up inBelzoni, Mississippi, he befriended aneighborhood welder and blues guitaristnamed Paul “Wine” Jones. The future FatPossum Records artist became Abel’smentor. Through the years, Abel hasdeepened his musical knowledge byaccompanying other legends likeHoneyboy Edwards, Henry Townsend,T-Model Ford and many others. Abel hasalso recorded with Big George Brock,Cadillac John Nolden, Sam Carr, HubertSumlin, Odell Harris and others. He’splayed many European shows as well.Often, he plays traditional country blues oncigar-box guitars. He makes theseinstruments using driftwood from theMississippi River. He also plays acousticand electric guitars with a full band, solo,or a one-man blues band with foot drums.His most recent release is “Bill Abel,One-Man-Band” recorded live with nooverdubs.


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Rick Anderson111 Moss Wood Lane

Clinton, MS 39056601-924-8321

[email protected]

As an art educator, Rick’s goal is to touchthe lives of his students and help them findthat “magic” to begin their life-long journeyof creating and appreciating art. In hisvisits to elementary schools, he prefers togive four presentations with class sizes upto 250 students per session. He usesmagic tricks, plays his trumpet, createsdemonstration drawings, mixes colors,draws caricatures, and tells stories. Heencourages students to read, write andillustrate their own stories. Middle and highschool presentations range from studio typesessions to teaching techniques of drawing.He offers an intense, power-packedcreative workshop for students who areinterested in the art of illustrating children’sbooks. He also offers a workshop forteachers called “Art Across the Curriculum.”This workshop can be adapted for bothhalf day and full day sessions.


Carrie Sue Ayvar1829 NE 179th St.

North Miami Beach, FL 33162305-945-4804

[email protected]

www.storynet.org/tellers/carriesueayvar.htmlwww.writeonspeakers.com/carrie_sue_ayvar.html

Blending traditional, international andpersonal tales, bilingual storyteller CarrieSue Ayvar takes listeners on a journey intothe imagination, connecting people,languages and cultures through her storiesthat flow effortlessly between Spanish andEnglish. With the simplest of phrases, youcan travel around the world. Her talescelebrate both the similarities and thedifferences of culturally diversecommunities. Even if you have neverspoken a word of Spanish before, you willfind yourself doing so within minutes of herenchanting performances! An award-winning teaching artist, she has beenKennedy Center trained and her dramaticprograms range from historicalpresentations that make history jump off thepage, to participatory multicultural folktalesand stories. For over twenty-five years, shehas performed at schools, parks, libraries,community festivals and museums. Herstandards-based programs and workshopsinclude: ”Cuentame Un Cuento/Tell Me AStory; Lighting the Way To Literacy,” “AllAboard: Traveling the World ThroughStory” and “Tag You’re It! Teaching KidsTo Tell.”


Rachel Ballentine11656A Ballentine Road

Sardis, MS 38666662-934-6864 Day

662-487-3189 [email protected]

www.rachelballentine.com

Ballentine is a member and serves on theBoard of the Craftsmen’s Guild and theMississippi Alliance for Arts Education. Sheis a potter who works with educators,showing them how to incorporate art intothe curriculum. Due to the nature of herwork, she incorporates many differentmaterials into her art. Ballentine shapes herpresentation for each and every schoolgroup. For example, if a school wants apresentation just before a holiday, she willuse clay materials that call to mind thatparticular holiday or event.


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Cristen Craven Barnard25 Oakley Cove

Senatobia, MS 38668662-301-1371

[email protected]

With more than 20 years of muralexperience, Barnard offers a unique blendof painting expertise and public artexperience. Her murals are on display inschools, parks, churches, cities, towns andresidences across the Mid-South region.She can design, collaborate, plan, instructor paint murals with almost any group orby herself. An award winning artist,Barnard works on both interior and exteriormural projects.


Terry "Harmonica" Bean90 Cruse Drive

Pontotoc, MS 38863662-489-6858

www.myspace.com/terryharmonicabean

Terry “Harmonica” Bean is a lifelongresident of Pontotoc, Mississippi, and hasbeen playing the blues since he was achild. He left music in his teens toconcentrate on baseball – he was a starpitcher who threw equally well with botharms. After an accident curtailed his careerin professional baseball, Terry returned tomusic. For three years he drove toGreenville every weekend to play withveteran bluesmen including T-Model Ford,and began performing on his own in thelate 1980’s. He performs as a one-man-band, playing guitar, harmonica and “footstomping,” and also plays with the Terry“Harmonica” Bean Blues Band. Hefrequently plays clubs and has performedat many blues festivals in the United Statesand Europe. He is committed to “old-timeblues” and has recorded eight CDs and aDVD.


BellescantoMaryann Kyle, soprano;Theresa Sanchez, piano

Contact: Theresa Sanchez907 N. 34th Avenue

Hattiesburg, MS 39401601-271-8700

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Bellescanto members Maryann Kyle,soprano, and Theresa Sanchez, pianist,have performed a wide variety ofAmerican and European art songs,spirituals, operatic arias, and solo pianomusic of all style periods. Their versatilityand elegant presentations have wonaudiences around the country, as well asinternationally. Five programs are offered:“American Music,” featuring art songs,spirituals and solo piano; “A Tribute toLeontyne Price,” with narration during theprogram linking the repertoire to Price’scareer; “Music of Luigi Zaninelli,”"Wordplay: Songs of Sondheim",andgeneral programs of European art songsand piano music. Master classes forsingers and pianists, including coaching onstyle and technique are also offered. Dr.Kyle is on faculty at The University ofSouthern Mississippi and Dr. Sanchez is onfaculty at Jones Junior College.


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George Berry122 Berry DrivePearl, MS 39208601-260-7749

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George Berry, Sr. was an instructor inIndustrial Arts at the Piney Woods School untilhe retired in1984 to devote his time to hiswood carving. He is a charter member ofthe Craftsmen’s Guild of Mississippi andshares his love of the craft by teachingweekly wood carving classes for the Guild.He is a frequent instructor at the John C.Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, NorthCarolina, and taught at the Allison’s WellsSchool of Arts and Crafts in Canton. Berry’sworks are in private collections and museumsthroughout the midwest and south and havebeen featured in books, magazines andother publications. In 1996 and 1997, hecarved the awards sculptures for theGovernor’s Awards for Excellence in the Arts.He received a Mississippi Arts CommissionArtist Fellowship in 1999 and was one of therecipients of the Governor’s Awards forExcellence in the Arts in 2001. Berry showsstudents how to take a simple block of woodand turn it into a work of art. He offersdemonstrations, workshops, and classes inwood carving using a hand-held pocketknife. As he works the wood, he describescarving techniques, the types of wood, thedifferent cuts and how he decides what tocarve out of each piece. He teaches how tocut with and against the grain and how tohold the knife while developing strength inthe hand.


Bodine PotteryPatrick A. & Dr. Nancilee Bodine

432 West Frontage DriveP.O. Box 336

Wiggins, MS 39577(601) 928-4718(228) 806-3153

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Patrick and Nancilee Bodine create newdesigns in pottery and precious metal clayjewelry, teach classes in their Wiggins,studio, and also in schools, churches,museums, and art centers in Mississippiand other states. They teach teachers andstudents of all ages and abilities. Patrick isconsidered an “edutainer” who entertainswhile pointing out the connectionsbetween pottery making and otherdisciplines like history, geography,geology, chemistry, math, language arts,and physics. The Bodines, separately or asa team, do lectures, shows, demonstrations,exhibitions, conference presentations, andtile mural design, glaze, and installation.They host special workshops featuringother master artists. Groups may visit theBodine Pottery studio, or the Bodines cantravel to provide one of their manyprograms. Programs include potterymaking by hand building or on the wheel;tile painting and glazing; silver jewelrymaking using PMC; Raku kiln building &firing; glaze formulation and testing; andweek-long clay camps. They provideconsultations and staff development forteachers in four states. They regularly teachclasses at the Mississippi Crafts Center inRidgeland for the Craftsmen’s Guild ofMississippi.

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Eden Brent811 Arnold Avenue

Greenville, MS 38701662-347-2667 Day


Her boogie-woogie piano playing andgutsy style have established Eden Brent asa Mississippi favorite. Whether booked asa solo artist or bandleader, herperformance is fresh and spontaneous,often filled with audience requests andparticipation. In 2009 Eden was named“Acoustic Artist of the Year“ by The BluesFoundation. Her debut album, MississippiNumber One was named “AcousticAlbum of the Year”. This self-described“song interpreter” is a one-of-a-kind. Herinterpretations of jazz, blues, soul andpop, in addition to her own songs, areexpressive and memorable. Winner of the2006 International Blues Challenge, shewas the student and duo partner of Deltaboogie-woogie pianist and formerGovernor’s Awards for Excellence in theArts recipient, ”Boogaloo“ Ames (1918-2002). Together they starred in twotelevision documentaries. A masterful pianistand vocal stylist, Brent performs classicblues and jazz as a soloist and bandleaderat festivals, concerts and clubs around thenation and the world.


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Kenny Brown2080 Lebanon Road

Potts Camp, MS 38659662-333-6898

[email protected]

Kenny Brown grew up in the hill country ofnorth Mississippi and knows the region'smusic well. As a 10 year-old, he learnedto play guitar from his neighbor, bluesmanJoe Callicott. By the age of 18, Brownwas playing with north Mississippi bluesguitarist R.L. Burnside. He played with theblues legend over the next 30 years,touring all over the world. Burnside oftenreferred to Brown as his "adopted son."When poor health forced the eldermusician off the road, Brown beganrecording and touring with his own group.He tours throughout the world, but stillmakes frequent appearances at Mississippifestivals and clubs. Brown’s most recentalbum, “Meet Ya In The Bottom,” wasreleased in 2008 on Funky D Records.Kenny is available for private functions,festivals, and community and schooldemonstrations.


Ricky BurkheadP.O. Box 302

University, MS 38677662-915-5665662-801-4638

[email protected]

Ricky Burkhead has a performancebackground in many musical styles andinstruments. His musical training began atage 12 and has been a life long process.His performing experience is extensive andcovers musical styles including orchestral,African, Caribbean, Latin American, andother world music. He formed the first steeldrum band in the state of Mississippi whileteaching at Mississippi Valley StateUniversity in 1986. He also formed asecond band while teaching at theUniversity of Mississippi in 1995. He canperform a variety of programs includingCaribbean culture which include a lecture,performance and history of the steel drum;West African culture and the history andperformance of the djembe and kalimba;or a solo percussion recital featuring(marimba, vibraphone, timpani, snaredrum, drumset orchestral percussion andother ethic percussion instruments).Burkhead’s lectures are informative andaudience friendly. Students and teachersare encouraged to participate in African,Caribbean and American (traditional &contemporary) music forms and dance.


Pat Brown6464 Oak Tree DriveJackson, MS 39213

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Known as "Miss Equal Opportunity," singerPat Brown has performed throughout theUnited States and Europe. Growing up inMeridian, Brown was influenced by othersingers from her hometown, includingDavid Ruffin of The Temptations. Shebegan winning talent shows with hersinging while still in grade school. Browncame into prominence on the blues scenewith her mid '90s hit song, "Miss EqualOpportunity." She has performed withmany southern blues greats, includingWillie Clayton, Johnny Taylor, and BobbyRush. Her most recent CD, "For YourInformation Only," was released onTAPNA Records in 2007.


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Conner Burns209 Franklin StreetNatchez, MS 39120

[email protected]

Conner Burns is a studio artist in Natchez,Mississippi. Conner works with the vesselform, as well as, large-scale sculpturalinstallations. Images of his work can beseen in books about teapots, pitchers,bowls, tumblers and glazes. He teachesworkshops to professional and amateurclay artists across North America and hasreceived awards from art organizationsthroughout the state and nation. He hasworked with adults, high school studentsand children. Conner’s workshops varywith the needs of the host facility and varyfrom short presentations and demonstrations(one hour or more) to longer workshops(one day to two weeks). He has presentedat book clubs, civic organizations, schools,public studios, museums and universities.Conner’s artwork is organic in influenceand combines a variety of techniques intheir creation. His artwork can be seen athis gallery, in other fine galleries andmuseums across the country, and in privatecollections throughout the world.


June Caldwell210 South Main Street

Pontotoc, MS 38863-3320662-419-0764

[email protected]

June Caldwell combines an energeticstorytelling style, humor, and the magicalsounds of the hammered dulcimer, lapdulcimer, and guitar, to give listeners a totalstory experience. Storytelling sessionsinclude original stories written by June,Native American tales and legends, andinternational folktales. Stories emphasizecooperation, peace, and are non-violent.Hands-on experiences for the audience area part of most programs. Both children andadults are encouraged to get a close-uplook at June’s collection of percussioninstruments, to ask questions, and try out asimple tune. Programs are interactive withaudience members playing parts, providingsound effects and singing along.


Cedric Burnside &Lightnin’ MalcolmContact: Kevin Hopkins

1300 Baxter St. Suite 405Charlotte, NC 28204

[email protected]

Cedric Burnside & Lightnin‘ Malcolm playa rowdy, infectious and hypnotic blend ofNorth Mississippi hill country blues androck. Formed in 2007, many musicalpaths brought Cedric and Lightnin‘ togetherand since that time they have gone on totake the hill country tradition across theplanet. Cedric and Malcolm caught theear of Delta Groove Music label chief,Randy Chortkoff, while playing on theoutdoor jam stage at Chortkoff’s 3rdAnnual Delta Groove All-Star Blues Revuein Clarksdale, Mississippi. After receiving ademo from the duo’s manager, Chortkoffcontacted legendary producer, David Z(who has worked closely with the label, inaddition to a career producing musiclegends such as Prince, Etta James, BuddyGuy, BB King and many others) and sentthe duo up to Nashville to record an albumfor the label. Chortkoff brought in somevery special guests for the session,including the innovative harmonica genius,Jason Ricci. The end result was such anauthentic, swampy, backwoods sound thatwhen you hear it, you’ll have a hard timebelieving you’re not sitting in a juke jointsomewhere in the Mississippi Delta.


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Sarah C. Campbell4318 Council Cir

Jackson, MS 39206601-353-3107 (home and work)

601-260-1891 (cell)[email protected]

Sarah C. Campbell is an award-winningwriter and photographer whose specialty isnonfiction for children. Her first book,Wolfsnail: A Backyard Predator (BoydsMills Press) was named a 2009 TheodorSeuss Geisel Honor Book by the AmericanLibrary Association. Campbell’s work hasappeared in a wide range of publications,including The New York Times andHighlights for Children. Campbell hasserved as artist in residence at DavisMagnet IB World School in Jackson,leading book publishing and photographyprojects with first, second, and thirdgraders. As a nonfiction writer, Campbellis as passionate about her subjects as sheis about the writing process. Her multi-media presentation, “Love a Critter? Makea Book!” is popular with children andadults alike. She is available for story visits,short residencies, andteacher workshops.

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Capital BrassContact: Wayne Linehan

538 Seneca AvenueJackson, MS 39216

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The brilliance of brass has captivatedaudiences of all ages and tastes forcenturies. This brass quintet with percussionbrings to life a diverse repertoire fromRenaissance to ragtime. With versatility ofstyles, Capital Brass can perform in manydifferent venues, from the casual outdoorsetting to the formal recital stage. Theensemble also offers “informances” andmaster classes and employs specialtiessuch as piccolo trumpet, flugelhorn,alphorn, xylophone and bodhrán.


Patricia CauseyP.O. Box 2414

Gulfport, MS 39505228-365-2910228-831-1003

[email protected]

A performer of musical theatre, opera, andall things Barbra Streisand, Patricia Causeyis a multifaceted soloist and composerresiding on the Gulf Coast. She hasperformed feature roles in theatre, opera,oratorio, dinner theatre, and competitionsin the United States and Korea. She hasstage managed professional plays,musicals, and an opera, plus workedbackstage for three USA IBC’s in Jackson,Mississippi. A frequent guest vocal coach,Ms. Causey has produced award-winningvoice students. She teaches workshops onauditioning, voice, make-up, and stagemanagement at arts venues and schools.Ms. Causey is listed on the Southern ArtsFederation’s Southern Artistry web site inopera and musical theatre. She wasawarded a Mississippi Arts CommissionArtist Fellowship for Music Composition in2008. Her new online radio show,“Musical Theatre Talk with Trish Causey”,features professionals in “the biz” from allaspects of musical theatre:MusicalTheatreTalk.com.


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Dianne de Las CasasP.O. Box 2656

Harvey, LA 70059504-368-1831

[email protected]

Dianne de Las Casas brings to the stage"traditional folklore gone fun!" Her debutCD, “Jambalaya–Stories with LouisianaFlavor,” won three national awards. Inaddition, “Jambalaya” received ravereviews in School Library Journal andAudioFile Magazine. Her second CD,“World Fiesta,” received a rave review inALA Booklist and was selected by SchoolLibrary Journal as "Audio of the Week."She performs arts-in-education programsand residencies at schools, libraries, andalso preforms at festivals, museums, andspecial events. She is an enthusiasticadvocate of literacy and arts-in-educationprogramming.


Ken Davies1418 Louis Alexis Trail

Gautier, MS 39553228-522-0028

[email protected]

Ken Davies has worked all his life as acomposer, performer, conductor andteacher. His compositions range from songto electronic soundscape in the world ofnew music and they are heard at newmusic festivals across the country. Hisformal education includes studying at Yale,Middle Tennessee State University (M.A. inTrombone) and the University of Coloradoat Boulder (M.M. in Composition), wherehe was awarded the prestigious CecilEffinger Composition Fellowship. He hasexperience in studio production forcommercial recordings and operatesKenvad Music Publishing and PattisanRecords. He is listed on the Southern ArtsFederations’ Southern Artistry website. Kencan work with and create musical worksfor community ensembles, danceensembles, churches and schools. Heoffers workshops and masterclasses insongwriting, legal matters for musiccreators, and working with MIDI musicand computers.


Eric Deaton129 CR 422

Water Valley, MS 38965662-513-5219

[email protected] can also be booked throughStacy DeHart at 541-206-4686

Eric Deaton is a blues guitarist, singer andsongwriter, specializing in the NorthMississippi hill country style. As a teenagerEric apprenticed under blues legends R.L.Burnside and Junior Kimbrough. Constantlytouring, Eric plays original music, as wellas traditional hill country blues songs anddown home standards. Eric was featuredin Living Blues magazine for his debutalbum “Gonna Be Trouble Here.” His latestalbum, “Smile At Trouble,” was released in2009. Eric’s musical repertoire offers manyoptions to presenters, including soloperformances, performances with his bandThe Eric Deaton Trio or as part of a fullband. He has performed as both a leadguitarist and bass player with well-knownMississippi musicians such as JimboMathus, Guelel Kumba, Sam Carr, T-Model Ford and Paul “Wine” Jones.


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Sherman Lee Dillonand the Dillonaires

2365 Glenn StreetJackson, MS 39204-5508

601-371-3861 Day601-209-1772 [email protected]

www.dillonaires.com

Sherman Lee Dillon performs with AnnaLee Dillon and Andrew John Dillon whomake up the Dillonaires. This family bandgears their performances and classestoward the audience, whether it’spreschoolers, seniors or gifted children.Performances include some fiddlin’ songs,banjo pickin’, old time shape note singingand even originals. Sherman Lee plays thebanjo, harmonica and guitar and hasbeen performing for over 30 years. Annaplays guitar and Andrew plays the fiddle.They each sing, taking turns with melodyand harmony.


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The Doctrine TrioContact: Will Thompson342 Cotton Wood DriveRidgeland, MS 39157

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The Doctrine Trio is the union of three verydifferent yet kindred spirits in the world ofjazz. The chief goal of the group is toperform music that is eternal in the jazztradition while incorporating original musiccomposed by its members. The combinedknowledge of Alvin Fielder (drums) andLondon Branch (bass) is unfathomable.Forty-three years their junior, WilliamThompson’s (piano) alliance with these twomasters makes for an original jazz pianotrio that defies many boundaries yet neverstrays from its jazz heritage. The DoctrineTrio is available for master classes tostudents of all ages and abilities. Theyperform in “concert-like” environments suchas libraries, museums, churches, as well asschools.


Jackie Edwards-HenryP.O. Box 5354

Mississippi State, MS 39762662-312-7301

[email protected]

Jackie Edwards-Henry is Professor of Pianoat Mississippi State University, where shehas been a faculty member since 1991.As a performer, she is a musicalchameleon, comfortable with a widevariety of musical styles as a soloist orcollaborative musician on piano or herown French double-manual Houbenharpsichord. She holds degrees inperformance and piano pedagogy fromWilliam Jewell College (Missouri), theUniversity of Illinois, the University ofOklahoma, and received additionaltraining at the Conservatoire Nationale deRegion, Bordeaux, France, through aRotary Ambassadorial Scholarship. Dr.Edwards is available for solo programs onpiano, harpsichord, or a combination ofthe two; and vocal or instrumentalcollaborative programs with piano,harpsichord, or a combination. She is alsoavailable for hire as an accompanist(piano or harpsichord continuo) for vocal,instrumental, choral programs, or as apianist or harpsichord continuo fororchestral programs. Dr. Edwardswelcomes the opportunity to serve as amaster class clinician for pianists of allages and ability levels, to teachdemonstration group piano classes, to giveworkshops, or to perform lecture-recitals.


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Latongya Garner3749 Newman Avenue

Jackson, MS 39206601-212-7887

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Singer-songwriter Latongya Garner offersconcerts that encompass jazz, blues andsoul. Her performances demonstrate theinterwoven blend of spirituals andtraditional blues adorned with stylisticinterpretations and phrasings of vocal jazz.She is available to perform in concertsettings, in entertainment venues, museums,festivals, at social/cultural events, as wellas in schools. Her concert and festivalband is of a quintet, keyboard, bass andlead guitar, percussion and saxophone.Her repertoire consists of jazz standards,traditional blues and original materialcatering to seated or interactive audienceswith roots stemming from the Baptist church.She presents soul-stirring interpretations ofjazz, along with bursts of cleverly phrasedvocal improvisations and storytelling.Throughout her performances she paysspecial tribute to the vocal stylists that sheadmires by telling their story and presentingtheir music as a special highlight within herconcert. She has paid special homage toElla Fitzgerald, performing one of herpopular scat solos, “Airmail Special,”along with a haunting retrospective ballad,of Shirley Horn‘s “Here’s to Life.” Garner iscurrently preparing for the recording of herfirst CD.


Chuck Galey5443 Hartsdale DriveJackson, MS 39211

[email protected]

www.chuckgaley.com

The magic begins when Chuck Galeyintroduces the creativity of picture bookillustration. Leading his audience along thepath of the creative process, Galeyintroduces the drawing pad. Here, hedemonstrates how a character can showemotions simply by adjusting the lines ofthe face. A popular segment of Galey’spresentation is “Animal Parts,” for gradesK-6. Working with Galey, the studentssuggest different animal parts: head, body,legs and tails from animals that fly, swim,run or crawl. Bizarre and humorousanimals emerge from the blank page. Forgrades 7-12, Galey presents an in-depthview of creating an illustration frombeginning to end with a slide presentationshowing his technique. A typical school-day visit includes one assembly; three one-hour classroom sessions and one eveningPTO-style assembly presentation. Teacherin-service programs are also available.Please call or email for fee information.


Front Porch DanceContact: Krista Bower

910 Morningside StreetApartment B

Jackson, MS 39202810-623-4695

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Front Porch Dance is a Mississippi-baseddance collective comprised of local artistswho collaborate to produce innovativechoreographic works. Its aim is tofoster appreciation of contemporary danceby engaging audiences through approach-able dance art. Front Porch Dancepractices an American-born dance form,cultivated and shaped by artists as diverseas America itself. To this medium, thedancers bring formal training in classicalballet and modern techniques to create ablend of quality, detail and freedom ofexploration. Front Porch Dance offersworkshops in dance technique,improvisation and composition and isavailable for performances in theaters, aswell as non-traditional performancevenues.


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Richard Graham19 Clairmont AvenueAsheville, NC 28804

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Richard Graham offers educators threeseparate programs in world music andfolklore. Each of these interactive,multicultural programs is designed toenhance students’ skills in math, science,geography, history and the arts. Grahamperforms songs and stories from around theworld with some of his 400 differentinstruments including the Appalachiandulcimer, Brazilian berimbau, Japaneseshakuhaci, Italian scacciapensieri andAfrican talking drum. The students learn tosing along in several languages on thismusical trip around the globe. Workshopsand residencies, which may be scheduledyear-round, focus on the blues, Africanmusic or Brazilian music. Students will learnto make their own one-string blues guitar,African shaker or Brazilian rainstick.Graham is available for workshops,residencies and demonstrations. Teacherguidebooks are available for each event.


Elaine Gelbard309 Philip Road

Oxford, MS 38655662-236-2545

[email protected]@yahoo.com

Veteran arts educator Elaine Gelbard holdsa PhD in Dance and Related Arts. Herworkshops and demonstration classesshow how dance can joyfully integrateartistic, physical and academic skills.Participants will learn why kinestheticlessons are important in developingstudents’ full academic and humanpotential. They will learn the basic skillsnecessary for incorporating movement intothe classroom and gain a repertoire ofmovement activities for each curriculumarea, as well as resources for furtherinformation. Dr. Gelbard is available forshort projects throughout the state and forlonger projects within 90 miles of Oxford.


Golden Triangle Brass QuintetContact: Michael Huff

P.O. Box 6240Mississippi State, MS 39762

662-325-9374 Day662-325-3070 Evening

[email protected]

The Golden Triangle Brass Quintet is abrass quintet made up of two trumpets,horn, trombone and tuba. The GTBQperforms a wide range of music comprisedof everything from light classical and jazzarrangements to ceremonial music tostandard brass quintet repertoire and iscapable of performing formal and informalrecitals, ceremonies and educationalprograms for all ages as well as masterclasses and demonstrations.

The five members of the quintet are on thefaculty of the Music Department atMississippi State University and frequentlyperform with the Mississippi, Tupelo,Meridian and Starkville SymphonyOrchestras.

Dr. Michael Huff,Assistant Professor of Trumpet (trumpet)Dr. Michael Brown,Chair / Department of Music (trumpet)Ms. Scottye Rackley,Adjunct Instructor of Horn (horn)Dr. Richard Human,Associate Professor of Trombone(trombone)Mr. Wade Rackley,Adjunct Instructor of Tuba (tuba)


Lawrence Gwozdz1201 Windsor

Hattiesburg, MS 39402-2850601-266-6934601-264-5575

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www.southernartistry.org/lawrence_gwozdz

Lawrence Gwozdz is an internationallyknown inspiring artist. Born with spinabifida, he has been an ambassador for thearts for people living with disabilitiesthroughout his career. His debut in NewYork’s Weill (Carnegie) Recital Hall wasdescribed in Musical America as an“extraordinary performance ofcontemporary music” with “the kind oftimbre Adolphe Sax most likely had inmind...always with subtlety and taste.” HisCDs have all won high praise, and, inaddition to his solo concerts, audiencesdelight in The Sax-Chamber Orchestraunder his direction. The ensemble consistsof 12 players on virtually all members ofthe saxophone family. Having performedat the International Very Special ArtsFestival, Gwozdz is now offering aprogram of music by composers withdisabilities in addition to an inspiringspiritual program entitled "HolySaxophone.”


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Tom Harmon8995 Spring Ridge Rd

Terry, MS 39170601-214-4016

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Tired of the same presentations, year afteryear? Why not think about using the artand craft of papermaking to give a freshlook to your curriculum. Are you looking forexciting experiments in science,challenging assignments in social studiesand geography, interesting ways to enticeEnglish students, or puzzles for themathematicians? Tom Harmon has theskills, resources and supplies to work withteachers and students in exploring themany ways paper influences our society.His workshops consist of a study of thehistory of papermaking, the methods used,and the resources required. Students willexperience the hands-on excitement inmaking their own paper from a variety ofitems. After the paper is made, thenacademic projects relating to the curriculumwill determine how the paper will be used.Successful workshops have beenconducted in as little as two 50-minuteclass periods as well as multiple sessionsconducted over several weeks. Teachersand classroom assistants are encouragedto participate. Students are always excitedto see their teachers participating in thepapermaking experience.


Thomas Grillo510 Lorenz Blvd

Jackson, MS 39216-3907601-713-3594601-983-8909

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A self-taught thereminist, Thomas Grilloenjoys playing the instrument in a classicalstyle, but also enjoys other genres. Herecently attended a theremin workshopgiven by Pamelia Kurstin, hosted by MoogMusic at their plant in Asheville, NorthCarolina. He purchased his first thereminfrom an online shop and as he put it, “ittook a week to go from sounding like acat-fight in a sewer pipe, to just being ableto play scales.” Within less than a year,he was able to play with a high degree ofaccuracy and expression. In 2004, hestarted singing first tenor with the JacksonChoral Society. He has performed withthe Magnolia Chorus, Jackson Chapter ofSociety for Preservation andEncouragement of Barbershop QuartetSinging in America, as well as theMississippi Opera Chorus since the mid1980s. He studied music at HindsCommunity College in 1986 andperformed with the Biloxi Opera Theateruntil the early 80s.


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Stephen Wells HicksP.O. Box 13958

Jackson, MS 39236-3958601-977-0111

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Steven Wells Hicks writes for money, andhe can teach people how to do the same.The author of three published novels (TheGleaner, The Fall of Adam and HorizontalAdjustment), Hicks has also worked as asportswriter, a restaurant critic, and amovie reviewer. He is best known,however, as Mississippi’s most honoredadvertising writer, with over a 35-yearcareer. When not working on novels orfreelance assignments, Hicks conducts afast-paced writing seminar for would-bewriters of all disciplines entitled, “How toGet Out of Your Own Way and Get YourBest Ideas on Paper.” Appropriate forgroups of high school students on up tosenior citizens, the one, two or three-hourworkshop is designed to help attendeesbreak through the psychological barriersthat prevent most people from achievingtheir potential. The only materials requiredof participants are a pencil, a piece ofpaper and a wide-open mind.


Jim & Martha Hession1303 34th AvenueGulfport, MS 39501

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Jim and Martha Hession offer programsand concerts, from a piano/vocal duo,up to a six-piece band. They includeAmerican jazz and popular music historyand styles in a combined entertainmentand educational format. Theirperformances can be presented in bothformal and casual settings, anywhere fromconcert halls to classrooms to privatelocations. They have over 40 yearsperforming experience ranging fromtelevision, radio, concerts, jazz festivals,nightclubs and 36 years on the performingstaff of Disneyland/Walt Disney World.Services offered include concerts,workshops and master classes in jazzhistory, piano styles and improvisation.


Michael Huff223 John Wesley RoadStarkville, MS 39759

662-325-9374662-323-4327

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Michael Huff is Assistant Professor ofTrumpet at Mississippi State University. Heis also Principal Trumpeter of the StarkvilleSymphony and a member of the GoldenTriangle Brass Quintet. He has earneddegrees in music from the University ofMassachusetts, the Eastman School ofMusic, and received his doctorate from theCatholic University of America. He isavailable for formal and informal trumpetrecitals, ceremonies and educationalprograms for all ages, as well as masterclasses, demonstrations and artist-in-residence programs. His repertoire spansfrom the Renaissance and Baroque tostandard classical concerti, from cornetsolos to modern day works involvinginteresting 20th century compositionaltechniques. Some repertoire is available tobe performed on period instruments suchas the baroque trumpet and cornetto.


Alan Huffman1056 Old Bridgeport Road

Bolton, MS 39041601-866-2659

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Having researched stories in both the U.S.and North and West Africa, published twononfiction books and contributed tomagazines and newspapers includingSmithsonian and The New York Times,Alan Huffman is available to share hisexperience and expertise with students atworkshops, correctional facilities, publicschools and colleges. He is the author ofMississippi in Africa (Gotham, 2004;selected a “Best Books of 2004” by theSan Francisco Chronicle) and the photo-essay book Ten Point (University Press ofMississippi, 1997), and has spoken atdiverse venues across the U.S., includingappearances on National Public Radio.He offers his observations, advice andediting services relevant to the craft ofnarrative nonfiction writing and publication,with emphasis on helping disadvantagedstudents find their literary voice.

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Dr. John HuntContact: Catherine Hunt732 Spring Lake Drive

Pearl, MS 39208601-925-3427 Day

601-664-1201 Evening769-232-1976 Cell

[email protected]@[email protected]

www.geocities.com/scifun04

Dr. Hunt is a science educator who haslived and worked all over the world. Hehas taught in K-12 schools, as well as atthe university level for 47 years. He offerseducators two separate programs. The“Color and Sound” workshop showsteachers learn “hands-on, minds on”lessons that they can use to get theirstudents hooked and engaged in learning.These Understanding by Design (UbD)lessons, based on counterintuitive events,are enthusiastically accepted by botheducators and students in grades 3-8. Thesecond program, “A Science Fun Day,”involves parents, teachers, and students in

an all-day, interactive experience. At theend of the day, students take away new

concepts as well as items they havemade. Both of these programs may be

scheduled year-round.


Imagination Education, Inc279 S. Perkins St.

Ridgeland, MS 39157601-853-7270

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Imagination Education, Inc (ie) offers avariety of programs, including edutainment”performances; classes/workshops forstudents; and classes/workshops forteachers. Believing that interactive, creative,and media-savvy experiences are the bestway to teach young audiences, all ieprograms are dynamic, inclusive, and speakto today’s learners. ie performances are alsorooted in theatrical arts, includingimprovisational and sketch comedy. Comedy,drama, technology and interactive gamesare all tools the ie performance troupe uses toteach a variety of topics, such as literacy andlanguage arts skills, theater, creative thinking,communication skills, and financial literacy.Some of ie’s flagship programs include“Yeah, Write Whatever: LIVE!”(a languagearts interactive performance), “CSI [CreditScene Investigators]: LIVE!” (a financialliteracy interactive performance), and “ActingUp” (an introductory theater class). ie hastaught acting summer camps at MillsapsCollege, filmmaking workshops for theCanton Young Filmmakers Institute, andpartnered with groups such as FondrenTheatre Workshop.


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Rebecca Moore JerniganPost Office Box 8116University, MS 38677

662-234-0550601-801-6736 cell

[email protected]

Rebecca Jernigan is a storyteller who usesher experience as an actress andplaywright to bring to life classical andoriginal literature. She designs perform-ances, residencies and workshops to meetthe needs of presenters. An award winningstoryteller, she has traveled around theworld, sharing her collection of stories andfolklore and gathering new ones inexchange. She now entertains and instructsaudiences of all ages, recounting new andageless stories, and emphasizing theimportance of the oral tradition in allcultures. A former teacher of English,Speech, and Theatre, Dr. Jernigan’s story-teaching in the upper grades spans literarymasterpieces from Chaucer to Faulkner. Forelementary students she offers uniqueretellings of literary gems and originalstories. She has enjoyed six tours of DDSschools in Europe and the Middle Eastwhere her work has received acclaim. Sheis the story half of the popular duo “Dancea Story,” melding the arts of dramaticstorytelling and dance into livelyperformances often coupled with teacherworkshops. An accomplished actress, someof her film credits include The Client, Elvis,the Early Years, Black Beauty, and Ode toBilly Joe. She has been a member of theOxford/University Shakespeare Festival fortwo seasons, delighting audiences with herinterpretation of the nurse in Romeo andJuliet. Her plays have been produced inregional, community, and academictheatres.


Althea Jeromeand Kathryn Lewis3307 Southaven DriveHattiesburg, MS 39402

601-268-6906601-928-4344

[email protected]@yahoo.com

Althea Jerome and Kathryn Lewis areteaching artists who travel throughout thestate of Mississippi to work in Pre-K through12th grade settings. They tailor artseducation experiences and professionaldevelopment training to the specific needsof schools and other audiences.Separately, or as a team, they offerresearch-based, discipline-specificworkshops in music and theatre;demonstration lessons for students andteachers; arts integration training forteachers; and arts focused professionaldevelopment for teachers andadministrators. Lessons and workshopsincorporate framework connections acrossmultiple disciplines. The artists specialize inarts integration and interdisciplinaryinstruction that taps into multipleintelligences and utilizes learning strategiesbased on brain research. As careereducators and performing artists, Altheaand Kathryn emphasize active studentengagement and participation by usingmusic, theatre and visual art strategies thatenhance retention of content andencourage individual creativity. The duohas developed a series of interdisciplinaryunits focused on Mississippi and hasrecently revised a unit on the HarlemRenaissance. The units are offered asmodel arts integration lessons for groups ofstudents or as demonstration lessons in aprofessional development setting. The artistsare available to work with teachers andstudents throughout the school year andduring the summer.


Bessie Johnson2681 E. Tibbee Road

West Point, MS 39773662-494-2813

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Using uncommon materials, Bessie Johnson,creates decidedly uncommon works of art.She is a pine needle basket weaver and acharter member of the Craftsmen’s Guild ofMississippi. Johnson teaches workshops toboth professional and amateur basketmakers across the nation and her localcommunity. She works with adults, highschool students and children. Herworkshops vary with the needs of eachgroup. She can do short presentations anddemonstrations as well as longerworkshops. She will focus the content ontopics that relate to the group she isworking with. She has presented her worksat major art festivals, book clubs, civicorganizations, school systems, publicmuseums and universities. Her work isbased on traditional coiling and wrappingtechniques common to many cultures, buther forms and designs are hers alone.Some of her pieces begin with gourds,which serve as a link to her childhood andher African heritage. Johnson’s goal is totouch the lives of her students and helpthem find that “magic” to begin their lifejourney with a deeper understanding ofthemselves.


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James “Super Chikan”Johnson

Contact: Charley Burch7657 Spirit Lake Cv.Cordova, TN 38016

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James “Super Chikan” Johnson is today’sDelta Bluesman, hatched in Clarksdale,just like the blues itself. He has releasedfive acclaimed albums and his newest,Sum Mo Chikan reveals both the traditionshe learned and his own distinctivepersonality. Super Chikan is recognizedworldwide as one of today’s mostentertaining and authentic bluesperformers. He was nominated for a BestNew Artist W.C. Handy Award in 1998,received five Living Blues Awards, anExcellence in Performance Governor’sAward from Mexico City, and aMississippi Governor’s Award forExcellence in the Arts. A Super Chikantrademark is his “chik-can-tars” – he craftsornate, funky gas can and broomstickstringed instruments on which he paintsscenes from the Delta. They are symbols ofa life of “making do with what he had” inorder to give voice to his talent. When hewas a boy, he tried to talk to chickens andunderstand their fascinating sounds, whichwas the origin of the "Chikan" name.

Doris Jones16 Peach Tree LaneMadison, MS 39110

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www.dorisfjones.com

Doris Jones has opened the world ofstorytelling and reading to thousands ofchildren through her performances.Drawing from a wide range of classroomand library experiences, she teaches andpromotes reading while keeping theaudience engaged with her animated,interactive style. From the lively antics of theladybug to the “gotcha” ending of a scarystory, children discover the fun that storiesand reading can bring to their lives. As ateaching artist, Doris Jones uses bothfolktales and original stories asspringboards for meeting curriculumobjectives. Caught up in the sounds andmovements of stories, children are unawarethat they are learning but very much awarethat they are having fun.


Howard Jones1233 Saint Ann Street

Jackson, MS 39202-2149601-927-0987

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Howard Jones offers an extensiverepertoire of jazz music for concerts,receptions, dancing or any occasion. Heplays music from pre-1960’s, includingjazz, blues, standards, ballads, swing,Latin and even a little rock. Hisperformances run the gamut from dignifiedjazz funerals to concerts designed andwritten with commentary to expose andeducate people about the history of jazzand its relevance to daily life. He iscommitted to the preservation of jazz, andoffers jazz workshops to those interested inlearning more about how to create ad lib“rides” and play chord progressions.


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Klasinc-LoncarGuitar Duo

Contact: Miroslav Loncar1107 Velma Street

Hattiesburg, MS 39402601-318-6417

After more than 10 years of duoperformances, this husband and wife teamis one of the most experienced smallensembles in the region. Highly praised fortheir intimate expression and tightensemble, Klasinc-Loncar Guitar Duoperforms classic and contemporary musicfrom around the world. In addition to Bach,Handel, Schumann and Gershwin, the duoplays music by East European, Greek,Spanish, Brazilian and Argentineancomposers. Klasinc and Loncar also offereducational demonstrations.


Robert Knupp104 Burnt Leaf WayClinton, MS 39056601-925-3977 Day


www.bobknupp.com

Robert Knupp presents recitals, workshops,and demonstrations of the “King ofInstruments: the pipe organ.” Using musiccarefully selected to have a broad appealand represent the finest compositionswritten for the instrument, the programs aredesigned to broaden the appreciation ofthe organ, and to inspire the nextgeneration of organists. Knupp is anAssociate Professor of Music at MississippiCollege, and the organist of GallowayMemorial United Methodist Church.


Guelel KumbaContact: Stacy DeHart

15 Herman Dr.Oxford, MS 38655

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Guelel Kumba is a guitarist, singer andsongwriter of Fulani (African) heritage. Hegrew up in the Futa Toro region in theSenegal River Valley, which includes areasof northern Senegal and southernMauritania. As a child, he participated ingroup singing and dancing but didn’tactively pursue music. After moving to Paristo pursue college studies, Kumba beganstudying and performing traditional Fulanimusic. Kumba first came to the U.S. in2001 and settled in Oxford in early2003. Once there, he discovered theclose ties between North Mississippi bluestraditions and Fulani music. Kumbaperforms solo, accompanying himself onguitar, as well as with his band Afrissippi.His performances include a mix of orginaland traditional Fulani songs and originals.The group’s second CD, Alliance, hasreceived critical acclaim in Living Bluesand other music magazines.


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LegacyContact: Valerie Plested

P.O. Box 4772Jackson, MS 39296-4772

601-454-5581601-454-5573

[email protected]

Legacy has drawn the enthusiastic attentionof Celtic (Irish traditional) music fans acrossthe South and Southwest. Their skill isundeniable; their arrangements complexand challenging; and their performancesare tight and energetic. To enhanceunderstanding of their music, bandmembers Valerie Plested, Don Penzien,and Justin Murphy inform the audienceabout their Celtic instruments (tin whistle,bodhrán, fiddle, wooden flute, etc.)Configurations of two to four musicianscan be booked, and Legacy can arrangeto have an Irish step dancer if desired.


Lisa Lambert &the Pine Ridge Boys

Contact: Scott NunleyP.O. Box 389

Dennis, MS 38838Phone: 662-293-0136Fax: 866-501-1213

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lisalambertandthepineridgeboys

Lisa Lambert & The Pine Ridge Boysperform string-band “roots” musicdedicated to preserving Southern musicalheritage. Their twist on forgotten bluegrass,old-time, country, blues, and gospelclassics takes the audience on a roller-coaster ride of emotions. Soulful gospeland country numbers bring a tear to theeye; foot-stomping bluegrass and old-timetunes will have your toes tapping; andgood-natured band antics are sure to makeyou smile. You never know what you’llhear next, but you’re guaranteed to have agood time! Available for a variety ofvenues including: churches, parties,festivals, workshops, demonstrations, andschools.


Shawn Leopard andJohn Paul: Music forTwo Harpsichords

Contact: John PaulP.O. Box 1366

Jackson, MS 39205601-354-1537 ext. 136,

[email protected]

Shawn Leopard and John Paul: Music forTwo Harpsichords travel with instrumentsmade by Anden Houben of Northport,Alabama. They make a special effort toreach all types of audiences by includingtheir own transcriptions of popular piecesin addition to all the classics of the two-harpsichord literature. Master classes,workshops, and informances for schoolchildren of all ages are a specialty, wherethe audience members are invited to playthe instruments and examine them. Theinstruments can be taken apart withinstruction in their construction and history.The duo has performed extensivelythroughout the United States.


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Philip L. Levin710 W. Beach Blvd.

Long Beach, MS 39560228-239-3575

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Philip L. Levin provides lectures andseminars on writing. His courses include“The Short Story,” “Writing Your FirstNovel,” and “Self Publishing.” The son ofan author and an editor, Philip has beenwriting all his life. His first novel,Inheritance, sold out its first edition in threemonths. His children’s fable, Consuto andthe Rain God, includes photos shot on sitein China and illustrates a tale based onBuddhist folklore. His short stories havebeen published in several anthologies,including the Red Dog Writers in Jackson,the Gulf Coast Writer Association(GCWA) anthologies, and onlinemagazines. As editor of the GCWA’smagazine, the Magnolia Quarterly, heprovides editing tips and publishingcontacts for hundreds of writers. He alsoserves on the board of the state-wideMississippi Writers Guild.


Robert Little, CSPP.O. Box 21304

Jackson, MS 39289601-968-9052

[email protected]@robertlittlespeaker.com

www.robertlittlespeaker.com

Robert Litte, CSP, is an award-winningmotivational speaker and author, with 24years of training and public speakingexperience. Presenting over 100 speechesand training programs each year, his life-changing principles add to the personaland professional growth of others. As aprofessional speaker, Little is a CertifiedSpeaking Professional (CSP) with theNational Speakers Association (NSA).Little travels the country presentingmotivational speeches at schools, collegecampuses, churches, not-for-profits andprofessional development conferences.Little is the author of the highly acclaimedbook, Spoken Success. His motivationalbook, Breakthrough Thinking: DiscoveringNew Ways to Win in Your Personal andProfessional Life, is scheduled for releasesoon. All of his children's picture books arebeing used in schools nationwide in theAccelerated Reader (AR) program.


Sarah Mabary801 Duane Street

Hattiesburg, MS 39401-4833812-391-3337

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Sarah Mabary, Mezzo-Soprano and LoisLeventhal, Pianist, offer an interactiveprogram, “The Beauty of 20th CenturySong.” Featuring songs from the UnitedStates, England, Germany, France, Spain,and the Czech Republic sung in English,Old English, German, French, Italian,Spanish and Czech. This program can beadapted to a variety of performancevenues. While appropriate for traditionalrecital and festival settings, the programalso can be adapted for use in high-schoolmusic, English, and foreign languageclasses. “The Beauty of 20th CenturySong” can also be used as a masterclassor workshop for upper-level music students.Mabary currently works as a free-lancemusician and voice teacher; she has maderecent concert appearances withMississippi Chorus, Mississippi Vocal ArtsEnsemble, and The Meistersingers.Leventhal is Professor of Piano at theUniversity of Southern Mississippi; she is afrequent performer with the MississippiSymphony and Trio Mississippi. Leventhalis recorded on the Albany label. Technicalrequirements include one piano.


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Randy K. MapesMusic Department

Hinds Community CollegeP.O. Box 1100

Raymond, MS 39154-1100601-857-3639601-878-5421

[email protected]

Randy K. Mapes, saxophonist andwoodwind specialist, has a performancebackground on all five major woodwindinstruments (saxophone, oboe, clarinet,flute and bassoon). His repertoire containsworks from both the "classical" and"popular" idioms. Mr. Mapes can performa wide variety of programs including asolo saxophone recital, and he canperform as a soloist with a band ororchestra, or present a demonstrationrecital featuring all five major woodwindinstruments. He offers master classes andworkshops for all levels of woodwindstudents. Master classes and workshopscan cover subjects such as pedagogicaltechniques, literature, equipment, andperformance techniques on one or moremembers of the woodwind family. One ofhis performance goals is to promote musiceducation and music appreciation to thegeneral public. Another is to provide theaudience on opportunity to learn about thehistory, literature and workings ofwoodwind instruments.


Sheri Marshall3472 Hernando Road

Holly Springs, MS 38635901-619-0055

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Marshall’s “Magic of Clay” workshopsexplore the wonders of clay as an artisticmedium, emphasizing visualization, hand-eye coordination and science, specificallyphysics, chemistry, earth science,engineering and anatomy. Workshops canbe tailored to an ongoing classroomcurriculum segment. Workshops areoffered for up to seven sessions for(preferably, but not limited to) elementaryage children (able-bodied or disabled).Marshall is an exhibiting member of theCraftsmen’s Guild of Mississippi, theOxford Artist Guild and an artist inresidence for VSA arts.


Derrick Martin123-A Hwy. 80 East #131

Clinton, MS 39056601-454-3745

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Derrick “D’MAR” Martin is a drummer,producer, recording artist and songwriter.He has been performing internationally forthe past twenty years. He has worked instudios from Los Angeles to New York andhas been a member of the legendary LittleRichard’s Band for fifteen years. Martin hasappeared on the Tonight Show, AmericanMusic Awards, and David Letterman. Hisworkshop focuses on the drum set and its’history in American music. He offers a veryinformative and energetic program. Hedemonstrates drum set mastery in allgenres of music from jazz to hip hop. Theworkshop parallels successes at aprofessional level and how that successstarts in the classroom.


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John Maxwell3525 Hawthorn DriveJackson, MS 39216601-720-4778 Day


John Maxwell has been touring with hisone-man show, “Oh, Mr. Faulkner, Do YouWrite?” for twenty-five years. Thisinternationally acclaimed play based onthe life of Nobel Prize winning author,William Faulkner, first premiered at NewStage Theatre in Jackson, MS in 1981. Itis full of wonderfully rich storytelling that isentertaining and provocative. Theproduction, labeled a “must see” by theAtlanta Constitution, begins as the authorbegrudgingly refuses to go to Stockholm toaccept the Nobel Prize because he “hastoo much work to do on the farm.” Itconcludes with his decision to go, and theaudience is treated to a presentation of theacceptance speech itself, widelyacknowledged as the finest of its kind. Asof fifteen years ago, John has been writingand presenting his religious monologuesthroughout the south. These monologuesinclude: St. Peter (Fish Tale), St. Paul (TheLast Epistle), John the Baptist (Flower Child),Barnabas (Giving, and The Son Of Joy!),Judas (Me And My Shadow), and Joseph(Father To The Step-son).


Lannie Spann McBride1902 Queensroad Avenue

Jackson, MS 39213601-982-5243

[email protected]

One of the most respected musical talentsand electrifying voices of religious music,Lannie Spann McBride continues on anational path of service to inspire,empower, and unify others. Lannie is avocal recording artist, published composer,and teacher with ‘a heart for children’. Sheis prepared to provide solo lecture recitalprograms, sing-along assemblies, choirworkshop clinics, and numeroussupplemental musical experiences for bothchildren and adults. Presentations can beadjusted to teach, enrich, practice, andinform. Lannie has developed a collectionof ‘hands on’ original songs, piggybacksongs, enrichment games, jive raps,poems, mini skits, and music integratingworksheets. All these activities buildconfidence for success in a holistic inter-disciplinary setting. Activities are designedto meet the high academic standardsoutlined in the competencies of theMississippi Framework. Culturalenrichment, ethnic appreciation, andmusical enjoyment of her presentations willbuild musical literacy and enhance positivecharacter excellence in your clientele.Envision the service needed, partner withLannie, and empower your constituents fora life-time. She is available for school,church, and community projects.


Mary Cox McCain125 Berry Street

New Hebron, MS 39140601-694-2373

[email protected]

Mary Cox McCain is a gospel singer andsongwriter. She has performed throughoutMississippi, Louisiana and Memphis.McCain performs original as well astraditional music and has three CDs to hercredit. In 2001, one of her originalrecordings made number 45 on the“Circuit Rider” countdown of the top 100played recordings across the country.Mary has written and composed over 47songs and recently received severalawards and honors including the 2003Golden Harp Award from the CountryGospel Guild. She has performed at theGospel Music Showcase, on GospelMusic Television and was awarded the2004 Country Gospel Songwriter of theYear Award.


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Nellie McInnis759 Glencross Drive, #25-303

Jackson, MS 39206601/991-2102

[email protected]

Commonly referred to as Mack, NellieMcInnis is a professional bass player. Shehas opened shows and performed withsome of the best in the music industry.Mack has performed with legendary jazzgreats such as Dizzy Gillespie, HenryMancini, Ellis Marsallis, The Bar-Kays, TheDelfonics, Bobby Bland, Little Milton,Denise LaSalle, Tyrone Davis, ShirleyBrown, Johnny Taylor, Dorothy Moore andCassandra Wilson. Often working with atraditional or contemporary group ofmusicians, she presents jazz, blues, gospeland music for most any occasion. Mackalso presents a workshop to youth andpreschoolers entitled “Catch Them WhileThey’re Young.” She has presentedworkshops for gifted and physicallychallenged students and has beenawarded by the National Committee Artswith the Handicapped, an educationalaffiliate of the John F. Kennedy Center forthe performing Arts. McInnis has receivednumerous awards, certificates andrecognitions. Mack is available forperformances, workshops and lectures.


Annie B. McKee5891 Windsor CircleMeridian, MS 39305601-681-8525 Home601-479-2483 [email protected]

Annie B. McKee represents the heritage ofMississippi in her role as storyteller, author,humorist, public speaker, and creator ofhistoric literary performance events. Inaddition, she serves as a teacher forcreative writing workshops, guestplaywright for several community theatres,and presenter of dramatic readings,especially those of Eudora Welty -- alongwith a monologue detailing the life of thatgreat literary voice from Mississippi.Humor is a large part of her creativity, aswell as her Mississippi heritage. Bothareas come to life through her fictionalcharacters, Mrs. Mockingbird and thetalking cats, Brutus and Felix. Her creativewriting sessions offer an emphasis on lifelessons, family values, and the integrity oftrue friendships.


Lil McKinnon-Hicks2204 Heritage Hill Drive

Jackson, MS 39211601-259-6461

[email protected]

Lil McKinnon-Hicks spent 20 yearspromoting and publicizing the artisticendeavors of others before allowing herown inner-artist the freedom to create. Nolonger described as ‘an artist in search ofher own media,’ Lil now shares herenthusiasm for jewelry-making with anyoneinterested in learning. From high schoolstudents to senior citizens, those whowatch her demonstrations find themselvescaught up in her excitement and fast-pacedpresentation as they learn all about jewelrycreation. Lil’s small group demonstrationsand hands-on workshops can encompassvarious aspects of jewelry-making, such asbeading, wire-wrapping, silversmithingand kiln-firing of enamel onto metal. Everydemonstration and workshop includes adiscussion on natural science conceptssuch as metals, minerals and lapidary arts,material resources, jewelry-making pointersand professional bench tips. The workshopalso focuses on the creative concept of‘don’t just think and talk about makingart….get started now’.


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The Mighty GospelWarriors

Contact: Homer JudonP.O. Box 704

Pontotoc, MS 38863662-321-5175 Day


The Mighty Gospel Warriors are adynamic traditional quartet founded in1987 by brothers Homer and SammyJudon from Bruce, Mississippi. The groupalso includes David Welch, C.W. Vance,and the brothers’ father, veteran gospelsinger Hulet Judon. The Mighty GospelWarriors have released five CDs. Theyalso have produced a video version oftheir most recent recording, What aReunion. They are regular performers atgospel concerts around the state and havetraveled extensively, performing around thecountry. The group was judged “OverallWinner” in the Doc McKenzie New ArtistShowcase (a gospel showcase) in 2005.


George Miles Jr.509 Lorenz Blvd. Apt A

Jackson, MS 39216662-418-0164

[email protected]

George Miles Jr., is a visual artist whospecializes in photography, collage, mixmedia and graphic design. He offers awide range of arts and cultural workshops.Miles teaches classes on drawing,painting, collage, photography, computergraphics, and more. He is a native ofStarkville and a resident of Jackson. Hegraduated from Jackson State Universitywith honors with a B.A. in Graphic Designand a minor in Fine Arts. Miles wonseveral awards for his visual arts. His workhas been exhibited in numerous of placesthroughout the United States. Miles enjoysworking with individuals from various walksof life. "I try to inspire and have an impacton communities. My work is like a mirrorthat reflects light toward social change."Miles is a leading pioneer in bridging thegap between art and community.


Harold Wayne Miller101 Apple Blossom Drive

Brandon, MS 39047601-919-1301601-400-0032

[email protected]

Harold Wayne Miller has been sculptingsince the age of six. Now a potter-sculptor,Miller enjoys working with all ages. Hepractices professional standards as heteaches step-by-step educational programsthat enhance the participants’ knowledgeof the history of pottery, sculpting, typesand properties of clay, modeling forms,types of glazes, glazing effects, and theprocess of firing clay. Miller hopes thatparticipants in his workshops find relieffrom their concerns, create legacies fortheir families, and simply enjoy the art ofworking with clay.


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Mississippi SymphonyOrchestraP.O. Box 2052

Jackson, MS 39225601-960-1565

www.msorchestra.com

Because of the variety of ensemblesavailable for touring, thousands ofMississippians enjoy Mississippi SymphonyOrchestra performances each year.Presenters may choose the Brass Quintet,Woodwind Quintet, String Quartet,Chamber Orchestra, Pops Orchestra orfull Orchestra. Programs can be designedfrom a large repertoire of classical andcontemporary music, and popularBroadway tunes.


M.U.G.A.B.E.E.23710 Highway 18

Raymond, MS 39154-9002601-885-8926

M.U.G.A.B.E.E. (pronounced “moo-gah-bee”) is an acronym meaning “Men UnderGuidance Acting Before Early Extinction”and describes Maurice and Carlton Turner.The brothers are spoken word artists, whoare musicians, singers, lyricists, Songwriters,producers, engineers, poets, arrangers andperformers. They offer creative writing andsongwriting workshops and lead audiencesin putting their creative writing to music. Thebrothers also offer community and schoolperformances and are available for concertand festival performances.


Sarah Mutziger5503 13th Place

Meridian, MS 39305601-485-7778

601-934-3550 (cell)[email protected]

Sarah is a seasoned storyteller withsomething for all ages. She began tellingwhile she was a therapist and quicklydiscovered that stories offered metaphorsand maps for the healing process. Sheteaches others about telling stories andusing stories for healing and transformationin workshops, seminars and classes. Shealso offers storytelling skills classes andworkshops for all levels of telling. Sarah’srepertoire includes worldwide folklore,mythology, legends, and unusual ghoststories. Some of her true historical talesinclude Deborah Sampson: A RevolutionaryWar Soldier You Don’t Know About, TheEvacuation of Dunkirk in WWII through theeyes of a snow goose, Holocaust survivortales, slave stories, and a Native Americanwolf story. She worked as an assistantchildren’s librarian and developed apassion for working with infants andtoddlers. She stresses making regularbonding rituals involving stories, books,magazines and the sounds of languageusing rhyme, singing, and naming of bodyparts. Sarah tells stories in schools,libraries, museums, universities, civic clubs,retirement communities, nursing homes,churches, and organizations.


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New Stage TheatreContact: Chris Robuck1100 Carlisle StreetJackson, MS 39202

601-948-3533 ext. [email protected]

www.newstagetheatre.com

New Stage Theatre brings literature to lifethrough its educational tours. Each show isformatted for flexible staging and isadaptable to a number of performancespaces. Workshops help students learn totell stories through improvisation andscripted plays. They can also enhanceverbal and non-verbal communicationskills, emphasize the collaborative natureof theatre, and provide new avenues tohelp teachers across the curriculum.


ReverendMarvin K. Myles

& the Myles Family207 East South StreetKosciusko, MS 39090

[email protected]

The Myles Family hails from Kosciusko.Singing as a family since 1986, they havegraced the stage in many areas of theworld. They have performed throughout thesouth and in Washington, D.C. at theCongressional Gospel Breakfast during theannual Smithsonian Folklife Festival. TheMyles family has three recordings to theircredit: “Why I Sing,” “On God’s Word”and recently released, “Mylestone.” Theirsongs go straight to the heart of eachindividual in the audience. Theirengagements include churches, festivals,concerts, schools, parks, and other sites.


Anthony Neumann709 State Street

Natchez, MS 39120601-446-5482 Home318-573-2276 Cell

[email protected]

A professional dancer since 1980,Anthony Neumann brings a unique blendof enthusiasm and professionalism to hiswork with both children and adults.Anthony brings his years of expertise andexperience with Ballet Mississippi, theMilwaukee Ballet, Milwaukee DanceTheater, and the Royal Winnipeg Ballet todance schools, theaters and schoolsystems. Anthony is available as guest artistand choreographer for local theater, balletand dance schools in staging full lengthballets, musicals, ballet partnering, jazz,tap, and ensemble pieces. He offersworkshops and master classes to danceschools throughout the state, and a widerange of courses and services in musicaltheater, ballet, tap and jazz ranging frombeginning to advanced classes. With over12 years experience in public schools inMississippi, Arkansas, and Louisiana,Anthony has worked with students of allages and abilities, and specializes incurriculum for underprivileged and specialneeds children, including autistic andlearning disabled.


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John PaulP.O. Box 1366

Jackson, MS 39205601-354-1537, ext. 136

[email protected]

John Paul presents concert programsselected from the entire harpsichordrepertoire. His specialties are the 17th and18th century French School and the suitesof J.S. Bach. His preferred format is theinformance, in which both the instrumentsand the music are discussed to maximisethe engagement of the audience. He hascompleted more than five hundredappearance and school residencies overthe past 20 years, and has releasedseveral critically-acclaimed recordings fromlabels which include Lyrichord andCentaur. One or more harpsichords arebrought to your location where goodlighting and a stable temperature control isessential. Fees begin at $500.00 and areadjusted on the basis of program contentand distance traveled.


Priestess DancersContact: Myra Ancheta

193 Keesler CircleBiloxi, MS 39530228-860-3606

[email protected]

The Priestess Dancers are a tribal bellydance troupe located in Biloxi, Mississippi.The director of the troupe, Myra Ancheta,has taught at various locations along theGulf Coast. The group is made up of sixmembers with various dance backgrounds.The dancers are committed to sharing withthe public, this elegant and graceful formof dance. The dancers’ eclectic style fusesMiddle Eastern and Western dancemoves.


Bill “Howl-N-Madd” PerryP.0.Box 171

Abbeville, MS 38601662-832-0504

[email protected]

Bill writes and performs original music,producing CDs which are playedthroughout the world. He performs in clubs,festivals, and for private parties. Heperforms with his full band and also as asolo acoustic performer. He also doesblues education workshops, havingworked with B.B. King at his workshop atMississippi Valley State University. Herecently was cast in scenes with CubaGooding, Jr. in the movie Way of War.He has been hired as a musician andactor for a segment of the top-ratedtelevision series, Gene Simmons FamilyJewels. Perry has been playing his musicfor over 40 years. He has played infestivals and in clubs all over the country,and internationally with his band. He isaccustomed to performing for a smallgroup or in front of thousands.


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Puppet Arts TheatreContact: Peter Zapletal1927 Springridge Drive

Jackson, MS 39211601-956-3414

[email protected]

Puppet Arts Theatre is a professionaltouring theatre company under thedirection of Peter Zapletal, a five-timeEmmy Award winning puppeteer. Thecompany makes its own puppets andtravels with flexible staging, sound andlights. They offer a complete theatreexperience in any setting, which at timesallows children from the audience toperform with the cast on stage. Therepertoire includes “The Toad Prince,” aChinese retelling of “Beauty & the Beast,”“Carnival of the Animals,” “Peter & theWolf,” "Pinocchio" and “The Fisherman &His Wife.” Caldecott Award winning"Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters,” an Africantale or “Sahara Zoo,” a celebration ofAfrican folk tales.


Richelle Putnam600 Old Country Club Road

Meridian, MS 39305601-482-4121

[email protected]

www.myspace.com/richellesongwritermusician

With awards, publishing credits, andwriting certificates in poetry, fiction, non-fiction, and songwriting, Richelle instructsall ages on the craft of writing through one-day workshops and four to six-weekcourses. Her writing workshops include:Creating Unforgettable Characters,Writing From Personal Experience,Learning from the Movies, Solving StoryPuzzles, Poetry to Song, Writing the Blues,Building Bridges from Verse to Chorus,History through Ballads, From the Villain’sPoint-of-View, Conflict to Resolution, andmore. She has been an artist-in-residenceat schools and Girls Scouts of America,facilitated journaling sessions in prisonsettings with incarcerated women, workedin libraries, community centers, HeadstartPrograms, and Boys and Girls Clubs. Heroriginal songs have been played on manyradio stations, including Iradio LA, SkopeMagazine Radio, Acoustic Fuel,WomensRadio, Women of Substance,Band Radio, Banana Peel, MidnightSpecial Blues Hour, and Dr. Lou’s BluesRadio. She has performed her music allover the state.


Michael Richardson621 McIntosh Street

Gulfport, MS 39507-1306228-248-0013

[email protected]

Michael Richardson created Red StringWayang Theatre to perform and promotethe art of shadow puppetry or WAYANG.After seven years as a marionette player,Michael was sent to Indonesia by theUnited States Government’s Fulbrightprogram to learn about this famous form ofAsian theatre. From that experience, he hasdeveloped original shadow puppetperformances, using spectacular full colortransparent puppets, from fairy tales foryoung children to experimental productionsfor universities. With more than 2000,performances to date, and years of bothstudying and living in several Asiancountries, Michael is a recognized resourcein the field of puppet theatre. Red StringWayang Theatre offers performances,residency packages, and teacher trainingsessions that celebrate this fascinatingartform.


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Rhonda Richmond1626 Schoolview Drive

Jackson, MS 39213601-497-1234

[email protected]

Rhonda Richmond’s new CD, Rhythm &Strings, showcases her musical talents as asinger and songwriter. Historically, songwriting has been used as a copingmechanism and a communication tool.Richmond will use creative writing throughsong as a tool to help stimulate positivethinking and build self-esteem. Thisapproach teaches the importance ofsilence and stillness in order to learn tolove. In addition to workshops, Richmondoffers performances of original works andarranged standards throughout the country.She performs in communities and culturalvenues such as museums, secondary andpost secondary educational institutions andart and cultural festivals. Her music is avariety of fusion between world jazz,blues, and world rhythems.


Connie Roberts405 Bay Street

Hattiesburg, MS 39401601-318-6180 Day


Connie Roberts has over twenty years ofperforming and teaching experience withhigh school, university and adult students.She is a soprano who sings art songs,opera, oratorio, and music theatre works,with an emphasis on American music. Sheperforms as a recital soloist and withinstrumental ensembles and has sung in theUnited States, Europe and the People’sRepublic of China. The current SouthernRegion Governor of the NationalAssociation of Teachers of Singing, sheteaches voice and directs the operaprogram at William Carey University. Dr.Roberts is available as a performer or as ateacher of voice master classes for choralgroups or for young singers. She teacheshealthy voice principles designed to helpclass participants avoid vocal damage.


Jesse Robinson3914 Slayton AvenueJackson, MS 39213

[email protected]

Jesse Robinson has been a leading forceon the Jackson blues and jazz scenes sincethe early 1960s. A native of the Delta,Robinson is equally adept at performingdown home blues as he is with jazzclassics and pop standards. He hasperformed as a guitarist in the bands ofseveral blues legends, including Z.Z. Hill,Little Milton Campbell, and Bobby Rush.He appeared in the 2003 documentary,“The Last of the Mississippi Jukes,” whichchronicled the late night blues tradition atJackson’s Subway Lounge. Robinson offersa wide range of musical programs topresenters, including solo performances,guitar duos, and full bands. He hasconducted educational programs in k-12schools and university settings. Robinsonalso regularly represents the MississippiDevelopment Authority at performancesaround the country.


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Jo Ann Robinson683 Spring Lake DrivePearl, MS 39208-6646

[email protected]

Jo Ann Robinson has been actingprofessionally for over 30 years intelevision, film, regional theatre, voice overwork, and corporate training films. Basedout of Los Angeles from 1978-1989, hercredits include co-starring roles in “TheNew Love American Style” and thenationally syndicated “Comedy ofComedies.” She has also appeared as astand-up comedienne at Hollywood’sLaugh Factory and The Ice House, famousfor headliners such as Jay Leno and JoanRivers. Robinson was a founding memberand writer for the L.A. based comedygroup Half-a-Deck, which was named a‘Best Bet’ by the L.A. Times. She has beena regular at New Stage Theatre in Jacksonfor nearly twenty years, and travels aroundthe U.S. performing in regional theatre.Ms. Robinson is now presenting EudoraWelty’s “Why I Live at the P.O.” as a oneperson show for schools and specialinterest groups across Mississippi. Mosttechnical elements are provided includinga portable set and sound.


Rosalind Roy6671 Presidential Drive

Jackson, MS 39213601-981-1022

[email protected]

Rosalind is a visual artist who works inmultiple mediums, including clay sculpture,paper collage and computer illustration.She studied art at Jackson State Universityand Tougaloo College. Her work hasbeen exhibited in numerous places aroundcentral Mississippi, including the AtticGallery in Vicksburg, VSA arts Gallery inJackson, and with the Vicksburg ArtsAssociation. Roy offers programs for schoolgroups that are focused on polymer claysculpting or paper collage art. The clayworkshop can be used to help reinforcecurriculum concepts in different subjectareas, including science, geography, andhistory. The paper collage workshopfocuses on the principles of color anddesign.


Theresa Sanchez907 N. 34th Avenue

Hattiesburg, MS 39401601-271-8700

[email protected]

Pianist Theresa Sanchez pursues a variedcareer as a soloist and collaborativemusician. She has presented recitals in theUnited States, Canada, and Europe andhas been soloist with the MississippiSymphony Orchestra, the MississippiWind Symphony, The University ofSouthern Mississippi Symphony Orchestra(including the CD Southern Nights) andThe Wind Ensemble. Dr. Sanchez was thefounding artistic administrator for theVicksburg International Chamber MusicFestival and performed in each series withvarious outstanding artists. She is a facultymember at Jones County Junior College inEllisville, where she received the 2004HEADWAE Award and 2007 Humanitiesaward. She formerly taught at WilliamCarey University, the Mississippi KeyboardCamp and the Okanagon Summer Schoolof the Arts in British Columbia. From 2003to 2006, she performed in theInternational Music Institute in Pontlevoy,France. She is featured on the SouthernArts Federation’s online registry, SouthernArtistry and has performed on MississippiPublic Broadcasting’s “Mississippi Concert”Hall, “High Notes” on WMSV Radio andWQXR of New York, on the acclaimedprogram “Reflections from the Keyboard”with David Dubal.


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Rosangela Yazbec Sebba1212 Louisville Street, Apt #1

Starkville, MS 39759662-325-2854 Day


www.music.msstate.edu/faculty/staff.php?id=rys3

Rosangela Yazbec Sebba is a Brazilianpianist who offers a variety of programs:chamber music with vocal and instrumentalpartners, concerto for orchestras and windensembles, solo recitals, lecture/recitalsand/or lectures of Brazilian music, masterclasses and workshops. She is the founderand coordinator of the "Brazilian MusicFestival" at Mississippi State Universitywhere she is part of the music faculty. Herrepertoire ranges from classical to twentiethcentury music, especially Spanish and LatinAmerican music.


Dayton Scoggins211 Highway 11 N. Sandersville

Heidelberg, MS 39439-3009601-649-6054

[email protected]

Dayton Scoggins was born and raised inGreene County and now resides inSandersville, with his wife Michelle. He isrecognized as a world class chainsawartist. His art is exhibited in both privateand public collections in every state andseveral countries. Dayton has attendedand won several international and nationalinvitational competitions. Most recently, hewon first place for the World Cup at theHuskyCup in Mulda, Germany. In pastyears, he has been one of less than ahandful of Americans invited to carve inplaces such as Toei, Japan andSandringham, England. Daytonparticipates and enjoys giving back suchas his "Art in Public Places" projects forparks, museums and even with the famous"Hurricane Katrina Beautification Project" inseveral cities along the Mississippi GulfCoast, including Biloxi and Gulfport onHighway 90. Dayton's appeal to thegeneral public and critics alike is balancedand widespread. He has been featured onlocal, national and international televisionand in newspapers and magazines acrossthe country.


Shallow CreekContact: Farron Moeller

116 Moeller RoadPicayune, MS 39466-7576

601/[email protected]

Shallow Creek is a bluegrass and countrygospel band comprised of five professionalmen living in Pearl River County, Mississippi.The band’s goal is to promote the gospel insong, in an entertaining, uplifting, andrespectful manner. Three brothers, Farron,Brent and Jonathan Moeller, produceunmatched vocal harmony along with theamazing instru-mental talents of KennyDawsey and Greg Stone. A young fiddleplayer, Jake Moeller, is the most recentaddition to the group. Their performancesconsist of vocal and instrumental materialpresented in a professional but interestingstyle, using a variety of acoustic stringinstruments and some light comedicnarrative. Whether in a church service,festival, club, organization, or other venue,Shallow Creek can easily adjustperformances to fit any audience or timerequirement.


“Big” Joe Shelton1177 West Plymouth Road

Columbus, MS 39701662-243-7076

[email protected]

www.myspace.com/bigjoeshelton

“Big” Joe Shelton performs traditionalstandards, contemporary and originalblues compositions as a solo artist, as wellas with various combinations of supportingmusicians. He is a master of the“Mississippi Saxophone,” also known asthe blues harmonica. He was born inColumbus and as a young man befriendedblues legend “Big” Joe Williams ofCrawford, Mississippi, who greatlyinfluenced his musical sensibilities. Sheltonhas performed his powerful vocal stylingsand haunting harmonica harmonies foraudiences throughout the SoutheasternUnited States, as well as in Canada,England, France, Belgium, Bulgaria andthe Netherlands. He presents aneducational program, “Coming Together inthe Blues,” for communities throughoutMississippi as a representative of the JazzFoundation of America and the Howlin’Wolf Blues Society of West Point,Mississippi. Shelton has recorded threealbums.


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Robert & Debra Shinn591 Hwy 41 East

Okolona, MS 38860662-447-0134

[email protected]

Silversmiths and artists, Robert and DebraShinn train students of all ages tomanipulate metal into wearable works ofart. They offer demonstrations andworkshops; individual classes are alsoavailable. Taking a step-by-step approach,they acquaint the student with the basictools for working metal, moving from sawand files to hammers and stamps, andeventually to the open-flame torch forfabrication and casting. Members of theCraftsmen's Guild of Mississippi, they havereplicated historic silver pieces for theMississippi Band of Choctaw Indians.They have helped people learn to expresstheir creativity in sterling silver since 1992,first on the Gulf Coast and currently innorth Mississippi.


Shirley Simpson1426 Bay Vista

Brandon, MS 39047601-573-9904

[email protected]

Shirley Simpson is a member of Actor’sEquity and works professionally as anactress, director and writer. At New StageTheatre in Jackson, MS she starred as CarrieWatts in “The Trip to Bountiful,” played thetitle role in “Shirley Valentine,” Hannah in“The Spitfire Grill,” plus leading roles in“Grace & Glory,” “The Exact Center of theUniverse”, and “Impossible Marriage”.Other regional theatre roles include “TheGin Game,” “Forty Carats,” “BrightonBeach Memoirs,” “Broadway Bound” and“The Lion in Winter”. Off-Broadway sheplayed Laurette Taylor in “Laurette”. Theowner of Magna Carta Productions, sheconducts workshops and provides keynotespeeches on communication, “What to Say& How to Say It,” on boundary setting,“When to say Yes, when to say No,” andon “Creativity, Celebrate your Gifts.” Sheconducts a master class in acting, andpresents programs of comedy and dramafor civic, professional and churchorganizations. Currently, she is touring withher new comedy/drama series, “Womenof influence,” featuring one-womanperformances as Katherine Hepburn,Erma Bombeck, Sarah Cannon (akaMinnie Pearl!).


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John M. Stark1044 Bayridge DriveJackson, MS 39211

[email protected]

John Stark brings a wealth of imaginationto audiences young and old through hissong and story performances. Hisinspirations range from childhoodexperiences with African-Americanstoryteller Arthur “Pipe” Montgomery, to hisdays as a mountain travel and sea-kayaking instructor with the NationalOutdoor Leadership School. Johndeveloped his repertoire while teachingenvironmental science to 5th graders. Hissong and story CD, Sister Water, BrotherSun: Songs and Stories of Nature for allAges is a sure hit with children twelve andyounger! In his work with the Children andNature Network, he works to providebetter access to safe nature playopportunities. John’s children’s picturebook, Read This Book Outside, extols theimportance of outside play in nature forchildren’s health and their desire as adultsto preserve our environment. The book isrecommended as a way for families toemphasize a balance between outsideplay and television and video game time.John has worked with schools to improvescience-testing scores by bringing naturalscience alive! Topics also include culturaldiversity, geography with map andcompass, seasonal topics such asThanksgiving and Halloween, tall talesand action songs. John has touredextensively with the youth library summerreading program series. He is a sought-after speaker for Rotary, Lions and othercommunity service groups.


R. Adrian Sturdivant224 Bay Park DriveBrandon, MS 39047601-954-2117 Day


Hours at the lathe and tutoring by worldclass turners have taught Adrian Sturdivantthe techniques of faceplate woodturning.Through years of applying thesetechniques, he has become accomplishedat turning open and closed faced bowls(with and without natural edges) andhollow form art. He also creates beautifulChristmas ornaments and wooden pens.His focus is to display the natural beauty ofhighly figured hardwood. He seals the endgrain and air dries wood stock to minimizedistortion. His preference is burl,stumpwood and crotchwood. He strives tomake his work visually pleasing andcreates it to be handled and displayed.He is involved with the MagnoliaWoodturners and serves on the board ofdirectors of the American Association ofWoodturners.


Tammy Stanford-Williams422 W. Chickasaw StreetBrookhaven, MS 39601

601-325-5275 -cell601-823-1333 -office

[email protected]

Tammy Stanford is Dance and MovementSpecialist for Theatre, Voice, and VisualArts at the Mississippi School for the Arts inBrookhaven. She has designed, taught,and implemented dance educationprograms for public schools in Hazlehurst,Lamar County, Hattiesburg, Petal, LaurelCity Schools, the University of SouthernMississippi and William Carey University.She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in DancePerformance and Choreography from theUniversity of Southern Mississippi. She alsoholds Mississippi teacher licensure inDance and Theatre, University of SouthernMississippi clinical teacher certification,and graduate training in ProcessPedagogy, the acclaimed teachingmethodology by Jacque d’Amboise ofNew York’s National Dance Institute. In2004, she was named “Thad CochranDistinguished Arts Educator” in dance fromthe Mississippi Alliance for Arts Education.She has created, choreographed, directed,and produced concert stage performanceswith visual art, theatre, music and dancefor over eighteen years. Her latest worksinclude co-authoring a four-part children’sseries on space, time, energy and shapedesigned for elementary educators to teachthe creative processes to students.


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Marcella Kaye Sullivan4112 Brenmar LaneDurham, NC 27713

[email protected]

For Marcella Kaye Sullivan, dance iscomposed of creative expression,mathematic structure, language arts skills,cultural diversity, scientific kinetic study,historic concept, problem solving, criticalthinking, teamwork orientation andpersonal responsibilities, which areessential to academic achievement.Appropriate for short term projects,Sullivan’s “Dance Across the Curriculum”uses dance techniques andinterdisciplinary dance activities designedfor teachers and students to use in theclassroom daily. Staff development andteacher training are offered for all gradelevels.


TomFoolery6389 Hwy. 342

Pontotoc, MS 38863662-377-4283 Day


www.myspace.com/tomfooleryinfo

TomFoolery is an acoustic music trio fromNorth Mississippi who have been playingtogether for twenty-five years. During thattime, they have played many festivals,clubs and gathering in the finest establish-ments and locations in the Southeast.Among these are The GumTree Festival inTupelo, The Red River Revel in Shreveport,Papa’s Place at Vanelli’s in Tupelo and theRum Boogie Café on Beale Street inMemphis. The group’s playlist includes thebest known names in the history of popularmusic, including Bob Dylan, James Taylor,Ray Charles, John Prine and Neil Young.They also perform original acoustic/folkmaterial. The group consists of acousticguitars, mandolin and stand-up bass.


Tricia WalkerP.O. Box 552

Cleveland, MS 38732662-846-5270

[email protected]

Tricia Walker is a singer and songwriterwhose songs are steeped in the passion,pain and grace of the American South.Born and raised in Mississippi, Walker hasbecome one of the clearest voices of herown time and place. Her music has beenrecorded by Faith Hill, Patty Loveless andAlison Krauss, whose performance ofTricia’s “Looking in the Eyes of Love”earned a Grammy. Tricia’s one-womanshow, “The Heart of Dixie,” is a multimediapresentation of original songs and storiesthat offers the personal reflections of awhite Southerner growing up in small-town(Fayette) Mississippi in the 1960s duringthe civil rights movement. A recording artistherself, Tricia’s songs thoughtfully capturethe songwriter’s view of the South with well-placed lyrics and music reflecting her folk,R&B and storytelling influences. Walkeroffers an entertaining slice of her placesand times, delivered with a beautiful voice,strong musicianship and the ease of aveteran entertainer.


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The Larry Wallace BandP.O. Box 714

Starkville, MS 39760662-323-9264

[email protected]

The Larry Wallace Band of Starkville,has been busy traveling and performingfor fans of traditional bluegrass music inMississippi and all across the country. Theirhighlight performance has to be their2002 appearance at The Country MusicHall of Fame in Nashville. In 2003, theband was honored to be chosen as thefeatured entertainment for Vice-PresidentDick Cheney’s visit to Mississippi. In 2005,the band performed on the award-winning“Thacker Mountain Radio” on MississippiPublic Radio. They have appeared atMississippi State University, The Universityof Southern Mississippi, MississippiUniversity for Women, Blue MountainCollege, and have also made televisionappearances on RFD-TV and the CBSEvening News. The Larry Wallace Bandplays bluegrass music in the traditionalstyle, with a rock-solid presentation ofheart-felt singing and tastefulinstrumentation, along with a veryprofessional and high-energy stage show.


The Wang-RodgersPiano Duo

Contact: Stacy Rodgers325 Ridgewood Manor Drive

Oxford, MS 38655662-915-7027662-236-3020

[email protected]@bellsouth.net

The husband and wife team of DianeWang and Stacy Rodgers has beenperforming together since 1983. Theyhave presented recitals throughout theMidwest, South, and Southwest. Aperennial favorite of Oxford audiences,their programs offer an intriguing blend ofstandard four-hand and two-pianorepertoire, daring new works bycontemporary composers, ballets by AaronCopland, Latin-American dances, ragtime,and music by jazz giant Dave Brubeck. Afavorite program for children is "CartoonClassics," featuring works made famous inthe animated films featuring Bugs Bunny,Tom and Jerry, and Walt Disney’s"Fantasia."


Pat Walker-Fields14 South First Street

Rolling Fork, MS 39159-5155662/873-4003

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Pat is recognized as a gifted contemp-orary Southern painter. Her highlyrepresentational works are masterfulexercises of chiaroscuro...the manipulationof light and dark. Pat has honed her talentfrom which her particular “language of art”has emerged. The contrast of light and itsabsence, evocative of Rembrandt’s use ofchiaroscuro, is the defining component ofher style. By means of it, she aims “tocreate mystery and emotion.” Theseelements are the real subjects of her work.The views evoke tales of life in imaginedhomes and times. Her representation of thehuman face is a view to the inner world ofthe subject’s personality; the unarticulatedlife-quest, heroic, tragic, wise, at-risk, on thecusp of accepting inevitable challengesand the resigned contentment of latteryears. Pat was in the Oil Painters ofAmerica and Richeson 75/Still Life show.Awards include Joan Mitchell Foundation;The Andy Warhol Foundation, Visual ArtsContemporary Arts Center, PBS, and VAA.Pat has been featured in Southwest Art,Gallery’s & Artists of the South, DeltaMagazine, American Art Collector and inthe hardback issue of Jack Richeson,International Richeson Still Life 2008.


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Baba Melvin“Ola-Tunji” Wheeler

1636 Raymond RoadApartment 12-E

Jackson, MS 39204-4290601-376-4108

[email protected]

Wheeler is a master drummer who hasbeen playing percussion instruments forover 40 years. His drumming andpercussions accentuate any program fromcultural, heritage to traditional. Ola-Tunjihas been the opening act for many eventsand functions. He has performed all overthe country and throughout Mississippi. Hispresentations enhance community effortsand strengthen the bond between musicand the listener’s ear. He can work solo orwith other musicians to create a well-rounded program.


Robin Whitfield125 Green Street

Grenada, MS 38901662-230-0368

[email protected]

Robin Whitfield is a painter, teacher, andnaturalist. She offers a variety ofworkshops, classroom projects, and masterclasses, including "The Art of Seeing," anoutdoor workshop for advanced paintersthat explores painting the color of light innature; "Earth Stories," a workshop fornature enthusiasts using art techniques toobserve and record the specifics ofecological systems; "The Art of Ecology," apresentation that looks at the natural worldthrough the work of artists and writers; "TheFinal Step," a step-by-step workshop onmatting, framing and presenting twodimensional artwork; and "Learning AboutNature Through Art," a classroom programfor grades 4-12 that works to enhancenatural science concepts.


Chandra Williams207 Herman DriveOxford, MS 38655

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Chandra Williams is an all-around resourcefor teachers wishing to incorporate art intoother academic areas. She has a largerepertoire of visual art applications inscience, history, reading and math. Someof her projects include paper-making,painting, drawing, origami, pinholecameras, clay animation, mobiles, creatingkaleidoscopes, candle-making and muchmore. She trains teachers how to applyvisual art in their classrooms and works withschool administrators on creative ways toengage students, through hands-onlearning. She offers one-time workshops oris available for multiple visits or residencies.


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Terry "Big T" Williams634 Cherry Street

Clarksdale, MS 38614662-302-4979

Born in Farrell, just outside Clarksdale,Terry “Big T” Williams has been playingthe blues for over two decades. Early on,he studied with local blues guitar legendJohnnie Billington who taught him thebasics. “Big T” also learned on the roadwith blues bands like the Jelly Roll Kings,Welsey Jefferson Band, Little Jeno’s All-Starsand the Stone Gas Band. Through theyears, he has sat in or backed musicianslike Albert King, Bobby “Blue” Bland,CeDell Davis, Robert Belfour, Big GeorgeBrock, Nora Jean Bruso and Jimbo Mathus.His biggest influence is Clarksdale’s “BigJack” Johnson, who “Big T” played with forseveral years in the Delta and on tour. Hisrecorded legacy includes sessions withblues legends Big Jack Johnson and LonniePitchford as well as albums under his ownname, including “Meet me in the CottonField” (2007) which was featured on XMSatellite Radio’s “Bluesville.” He has playedat the Chicago Blues Festival, St. Louis’ BigMuddy Blues Festival, Helena’s King BiscuitBlues Festival and Clarksdale’s Juke JointFestival. When not playing, “Big T” spendshis time teaching students the art of Deltablues guitar.


Wiley & the CheckmatesP.O.Box 552

Oxford, MS 38655662-513-5286

www.wileyandthecheckmates.comwww.myspace.com/wileyandthecheckmates

Wiley and the Checkmates is a seven-piece horn-driven soul band that draws onthe sound of ‘60s. Lifelong Oxford,Mississippi resident Herbert Wiley formedthe Checkmates with a group of highschool friends in 1960. The originalCheckmates were regulars on the campusof Ole Miss and played around theSoutheast and Midwest backing up soullegends like Otis Clay, Percy Sledge, andSyl Johnson. After a dozen years with theCheckmates, Wiley quit music to run thefamily business and raise a family. In2002, Wiley brought together localgospel, jazz, and rock musicians andfashioned a modern take on the sound ofthe original Checkmates. Wiley begancrisscrossing the Southeast playing venuesranging from Alabama to the annualPonderosa Stomp festival in New Orleans,where the Checkmates played their ownset and were the backing band for a halfdozen soul legends. Wiley and theCheckmates released their debut CD,Introducing, in 2004 and their secondrecord, We Call It Soul, on Chicago’sRabbit Factory Records in 2008. Wileyand the Checkmates are available to playclub shows, festivals, parties, or communityevents.


Bill Wilson533 Choctaw RoadJackson, MS 39206

601-982-9394www.billwilsonstudio.comwww.pippinandmaxx.com

[email protected]

Bill Wilson has worked and supported hisfamily as a professional artist for overtwenty years. He is a portrait painter, buthis experience is broad and extensive –from portraits and gallery work, toillustration and movie storyboarding. Hehas a way of making the worlds ofdrawing, painting, anatomy and colortheory fun and inviting. His belief is that thetechnical components of creating apainting or drawing need not be confusingor intimidating. In a smooth easy goingstyle, a whole new world opens up to hisstudents. The one comment he hearsconsistently from his students is “that is thefirst time I really understood how to makethe paint do what I want it to do.”


Louis Arzo"Gearshifter"Youngblood

P.O. Box 209Crystal Springs, MS 39059

[email protected]

www.myspace.com/gearshifterblues

Louis Arzo Youngblood, aka “Gearshifter”has been playing the blues since he was achild in south Mississippi. While growingup in Walthall County, he learned to playthe guitar from his great aunt, Essie MayYoungblood, and his grandfather, ArzoYoungblood. They both learned directlyfrom pioneering bluesman, Tommy Johnson.In addition to performing several Johnsonsongs and other pre-World War II material,Louis is fluent in modern blues and is uniquein the blues field by playing contemporarysoul/blues hits on acoustic guitar. He hasbeen playing in bands as both a vocalistand guitarist since his teens and severalyears ago he began performing as a soloacoustic act.


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Peter Zapletal1927 Springridge Drive

Jackson, MS 39211601-956-3414

[email protected]

Enhance your students speaking abilities,thinking skills and appreciation of literatureand music through creative puppetryactivities that delight and captivate. Usingeither well-known Aesop’s Fables or musicalstory of “Peter & the Wolf,” this project willengage students in expressive reading andmovement. In a workshop for the teachers,he will demonstrate many different kinds ofpuppets, fairly simple to make either by theteachers or the students, and if time permits,he will lead the teachers through a puppet-making session. He is the Artistic Directorfor Puppet Arts Theatre, recipient of threeArtist Fellowship Awards from MAC, JimHenson Foundation grant for his productionof “The Golem” and recipient of five EmmyAwards for his television work, will lead theteachers or students through what wasdescribed as “This was best use of timeand talent I have ever seen” by a teacherfrom Charleston Upper Elementary.Peter Zapletal, who recently participated inKennedy Center’s Seminar, Artists asEducators: “Planning Effective Workshopsfor Teachers,” is available for short andlonger term residencies throughout the year.


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