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ARTISTIC STAFF BIOS
Sandy is the founding director of the “Children’s Celebration in Song” summer program for 150 children in the greater Charlotte area, and co-founder of the Annual Piedmont Invitational Children’s Choir Festival for children’s choirs across the state of North Carolina. Under her direction the Charlotte Children’s Choir has appeared at Carnegie Hall, on the A&E Television Special “Judy Collins Christmas at Biltmore”, appears regularly with the Charlotte Symphony, with Opera Carolina, and was featured in 2006 on NPR’s “From the Top”. Her choirs have also sung for regional and national music educator’s conferences, including the 2006 National Kodály Conference, the ACDA Southern Division Convention in 2000, and the American Orff-Schulwerk Association National Conference in 1996. An experienced and sought after choral clinician, Sandy has conducted all-state choruses, workshops and clinics in twelve states. Ms. Holland is a member of the Organization of American Kodály Educators, American Orff-Schulwerk Association, Chorus America, and the American Choral Director’s Association. She is certified in Orff-Schulwerk and has received the Artist Teacher Diploma from the Choral Music Experience Institute with Doreen Rao. Sandy is the past-chair of the Repertoire and Standards Committee on Children’s Choirs for the Southern Division of ACDA, and the 2008 Chair of the ACDA Southern Division Honors Choir.
Dr. Potter holds a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education from Furman University, a Master of Music degree in Choral Music Education from Arizona State University and a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Choral Conducting from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. In addition, she has completed Level III in the Choral Music Experience certification course and holds Choristers Guild Children’s Choir Leadership certification. Dr. Potter is a member of ACDA, Choristers Guild, and Music Educators National Conference. She lives in Charlotte, North Carolina, with her husband, Kenney, and their daughter, Syl.
Charlotte is an accomplished vocalist and pianist and performs often in the Charlotte area. She attended Winthrop University and the Academy of Vocal Arts in Philadelphia. Mrs. Judge is on the music ministry staff at Providence United Methodist Church, where she directs elementary age children's choirs, and the Musikgarten Program for young children. Mrs. Judge has a private piano studio.
Carey Cannon is the Director of Music Ministry at Providence Baptist Church. He attended Furman University and George Mason University was a member of the US Army Chorus for four years. Currently he is a doctorial candidate in choral conducting at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. He is enthusiastic, energetic and an exceptional musician. Carey lives in Charlotte with his wife Janet and two year old daughter, Caroline. He will be conducting Cantare as well as Co-Directing the Youth Chorale. Kim Kimbro, accompanist for the Lyric Choir has been with the Charlotte Children's Choir for the past six years. Mr. Kimbro is a Charlotte native and received his education in music from Queens College and Winthrop College. Mr. Kimbro has performed throughout the Charlotte area, and currently serves as the Director of Music at St. Thomas Lutheran Church and rehearsal accompanist at First Presbyterian, Church. Regina Graham Love is accompanist for Cantare and combined Belle Voce/Cantare choirs. She has served as accompanist/performer throughout the region for over 30 years, playing for such groups as Charlotte Youth Oratorio, Oratorio Chamber Singers, Queens University choirs, Charlotte Philharmonic Chorus, and Festival Singers of Carolina Voices. With a degree in Piano Performance from Converse College, she has appeared as solo keyboard recitalist throughout her career and currently maintains an extensive schedule in both accompanying and chamber music. In addition, Ms. Love is a private piano instructor and has served for 12 years as Director or Music/Organist at Avondale Presbyterian Church. THE ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
She actively works to raise funds through grant writing and other development activities. Nancina serves as the Choir’s liaison with the Arts & Science Council and is an active member of the Association of Fund Raising Professionals. She has a Master’s in Business Administration. |
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