Buckman Performing Arts Center at St. Mary’s

Art for Life’s Sake 5th Annual Benefit Concert

“Artists in April ”

Hattie Isen, Ph.D.President & CEO

April 12, 2015

Dear Friends,

Welcome to Art for Life’s 5th Annual Benefit Concert. We hope that you will find the concert entertaining and that we send pleasure to each of you.

Art for Life’s Sake is grateful for your continuous support of its programs and events that are aimed at building youth assets. We like to think that “we create and you support.” As many of you are aware, developing and performing musical talents promote communication, creativity, cooperation, and problem-solving. Your support for music education and the arts also impact students in other ways such as:

• building self-confidence and strengthening identity development

• improving math and science skills

• improving study, communication and cognitive skills

• encouraging self-knowledge and self-expression

• building self-discipline and responsibilities

If you, too, believe that this is the kind of impact we need for Memphis youth, visit AFLS website and make a donation. Also, join AFLS as an ambassador to support its mission. All you will need to do is to know and communicate AFLS’ mission, “to provide music education and arts access for the under-served,” at each opportunity.

Most sincerely yours,

Welcome & Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Nyla Jones and Jarolyn Pierce

Moderator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Representative John Deberry

Greatest Love of All (Solo) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shun Ross

Art for Life’s Ensemble Canon in D Major . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Johann PachelbelLong, Long Ago . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thomas Haynes BaylyRondeau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jean-Joseph MouretSuzuki Medley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shinichi SuzukiBach Medley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Johann Sebastian BachWaltz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Johannes BrahmsBourree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .George Frideric HandelTwo Grenadiers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Robert A. Schumann

Pianist Arthur Hart Sonata/Rondo K.576 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wolfgang A. MozartSonata Op. 57 (Appasionota) - First Movement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ludwig van BeethovenNocturne Op. 27 No. 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fryderyk (Frederic) ChopinTranscendental Etude No. 4 (Mazeppa) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Franz Liszt

Wind, Wood & Wire performs World Music Howard Vance, guitar; Beverly Vance, native & silver flutes Steve Black, acoustic percussion

Packington’s Pound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . English Broadside BalladMiserlou . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Greek Folk SongTwo Argentinian Tangos:

La Cumparsita . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G. H. Matos RodriguezEl Choclo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Angel G. Villoldo

Dark Eyes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Russian Romance SongComin’ Home Baby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ben TuckerNative American Flute Medley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Traditional, arr. by H. Vance

Zuni SunriseReturn with VariationsThe Earth Is Our Mother

Brian Boru’s March . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Irish TraditionalViento de los Andes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Peruvian Folk SongRed Magic Woman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Howard Vance

Wind beneath My Wings (Solo).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shun Ross

Remarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hattie Isen

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Art for Life’s Saturday School Participants

Standing (L-R):

Micah Furlow (Valentine Elem), Kiwan Carr (Freedom Prep Academy), Jarolyn Pierce (Overton High), Christina McKinnie (Ridgeway High), Trinidy Craft (Sherwood Elem), Alexander Coleman (Southern Ave Charter School), Nicholas Holeyfield (Freedom Prep Academy), Stephanie Rolfe (Colonial Middle), Jessica Massey (Ridgeway Middle), Christopher McKinnie (Ridgeway Middle)

Sitting (L-R):

Aysha Holeyfield (Sharpe Elem), Amia Craft (Sherwood Elem), Aliya Holeyfield and Quintesia Burks (Colonial Middle), Melissa Massey (Ridgeway Middle), and Ashanti Pope (Sharpe Elem)

Members of Art for Life’s Ensemble include:

Not picturedLevi Furlow (Valentine Elem), Leah Richardson (Life Changers Academy), Kyle Scott (St. Ann), Nyla and Nolan Jones (Germanshire Elem), Edward Hardison and Landon Bowers (Balmoral-Ridgeway Elem), Christen and Kathy Williams (Sherwood Middle), Chasity Coleman (American Way Middle), and Mallory Patterson (Overton High school)

Members of Art for Life’s After School Program

at Getwell Elementary School, directed by Philip Joyner

Back Row (L-R):

Shakyra Coleman, Kayla Barnes, Jamine Martin, Christon Wilson, Brian Pigrum, Sydney Thomas, Daniela Gonzalez, and Terrance Hammons

Middle Row (L-R): Darreney Crenshaw, Amando Truong, DeQwan Bevill, and Joshua Ormond

Front Row (L-R): Jamia Everett, Gabriel Eskridge, and Elizabeth Gomez

These young musicians perform a variety of themes at different venues in the community. More recent themes focused on “Instruments in Hands – Not Guns” and “Instruments of Peace” to help build a non-violent community. These themes, integrated with music, promote personal-social-emotional wellness. For more information, visit www.artforlifessake.org or contact the director at 901.240.3349.

The student musicians develop their musical talents from the outstanding teaching artists Portia Furlow, Philip Joyner, and Ann Spurbeck.

Shun Ross (Born Lashundra Ross) began singing in the church choir at the age of 10. In the course of her high school career, she was trained by the noted musical great Gayle Jones Murphy. After high school, Shun joined and recorded with the national recording choir, “The Voices of Binghampton,” now known as “Kevin Davidson and The Voices.” Shun has sung with numerous well known recording artists such as Daryl Coley, Yolanda Adams, Kirk Franklin, Kurt Carr, and others. Shun is a practicing hair designer. She performs for various faith-based, social and civic organizations upon request.

Arthur Hart is a graduate of the Juilliard School and the Vienna Music Academy. Acclaimed by the New York Times as “unquestionably a name to watch for,” he has won top prizes in major piano competitions, including the American Chopin Competition. Extensive performances nationally and abroad have included cycles of Beethoven’s 32 Piano Sonatas, his Symphonies, Bach’s Well-Tempered Klavier, and Chopin’s 24 Etudes. Also a composer, his original music has been heard internationally. He has held positions as opera director, and in education, presently working with University of Memphis’ Music Department. Stay tuned for latest releases of a live Chopin Tribute, performed on the Horowitz piano, as well as numbers from his original score-”The Cosmic Ladybug.”

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Percussionist Steve Black got his first drum set at the age of 8. He is a songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who is drawn to acoustic experimentation. In addition to the cajon and various percussion instruments, Steve plays guitar, bass, and Native American flute. When he’s not playing music he is an English teacher and a yoga instructor.

Beverly Elliotte Vance received her Bachelor of Music Education degree and Master of Music in flute performance from the University of Memphis. She has served as Principal flutist with the Memphis Civic Orchestra, President of the Mid-South Flute Society, is a member of The Flute Sisters trio, and is a duo partner with her guitarist husband, Howard. Beverly teaches flute and Native American flute at their studio, the Howard Vance Guitar Academy. The Vances perform, instruct, and currently have nine CDs and 40 books to their credit.

Classical Guitarist Howard Vance has studied, performed, taught, and composed for five decades. His primary influence was classical guitarist Bunyan Webb. Mr. Vance received his Master’s degree in music theory and composition from the University of Memphis in 1974, and opened Howard Vance Guitar Academy the same year. The school serves as an outlet for his many arrangements, publications, recordings, and instructional methods.

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Seasonal Sponsors and DonorsFortissimoTennessee Arts Commission • AFLS Memorial Fund

Ebert-LeBlanc Family Foundation

MessoforteFederal Express • Perri Mathis

Dean Tutor • Dr. Chrisann Schiro-Geist

CrescendoRussell’s Reproductions • Aldersgate UMC

Church of Christ at White Station • Lane Music • John Davis Ikoie Norman • Russell & Martha Weiners • Memphis Blues Society

PianoXavier Patterson • Robert Guy • David Guy • Dr. Ella Watson

Dr. Gladius Lewis • Yvonne Guy • Ann Anderson Juanita Mckinnie • Life Changers Church, Int

MezzopianoJudge Gwendolyn Rooks • Timna’s Distinctive Artwear Ray & Dorothy Jackson • Kim Turner • Kimberly Pope

DiminuendoVernice Carr • LaSheryl Askew • T-Cakes

Dandelion CounselingServices, Inc • L4C Photography

PianissimoMr. & Mrs. Zachary Bowen • Mildred Kidd • Carolyn Pierce

Toni Jackson • Brenda Franklin • Cealeste Thompson

MissionArt for Life’s Sake believes that every child is creative and talented and should be nurtured in an environment that promotes the arts,

talent development and expression for an enriched childhood and productive future.

Many children, especially those of color, have limited access and exposure to the arts due to cutbacks in program offering,

particularly in urban areas. The mission of Art for Life’s Sake is to provide music education and arts access for the under-served.

Visit us at artforlifessake.org

VolunteersRobert Guy

Deidre Jones

Vernice Carr

Aleita Tutor

Beverly Vance

Bridgitt Atkins

Elaine Scott

Okessa Edwards

Board of DirectorsPresident

Butch MudboneMusician

Vice PresidentSandeep PednekarCEO, 1 Universe

SecretaryLaSheryl AskewFamily Advocate

TreasurerJohn Davis

FinanceDirector Dean TutorInvestment Executive

ADA ComplianceChrisann Schiro-GeistProfessor

Literacy CoachJuanita McKinnieRetired Educator

Funding support provided in part by grants from the Tennessee Arts Commission