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John Alvarado

Performing Arts: Music

John Alvarado has been performing classical and flamenco guitar in the Indianapolis area since moving here in 2004. His performances have included appearances at the Indianapolis Art Center, Eiteljorg Museum, Indiana History Center, Butler University, The Chatterbox, Indianapolis Art Center, IUPUI, and the University of Indianapolis. In 2008 he was awarded the prestigious Innovative Artist award from Indiana University for his work. In 2013 he was awarded a Creative Renewal Arts Fellowship by the Arts Council of Indianapolis. He is also a Classical Music Indy Music Unites Artist. In addition to performing, Alvarado currently coordinates the guitar program for the IUPUI Department of Music and Arts Technology and is president of the Indianapolis Society of the Classical Guitar. For more information please visit his website.

Melinda Benzel

Performing Arts: Music

I am a classical violist based in Indy. Besides an active orchestral career, I also play with the middle-eastern band Indy Raqs and give annual solo viola recitals.

Jerry Collins

Performing Arts: Music

When God calls on You, will you Listen? Jerry Collins is a Christian Music Artist, who has ranked #1 Local, Regional, National, and Global in Spiritual Music and Christian Rock for ReverbNation. Most of his music is already licensed. Jerry is also Google and YouTube Verified. All of his music is copyrighted, and registered with BMI. His client list includes Pop Up Music UK, MediaNet, the Independent Filmmaker Project, Mood Media, YouTube Premium, and the PlayNetwork. Jerry is a member of the Episcopal Church and is a graduate of a small Christian high school. He has worked 21+ years with FedEx. https://www.jerrycollinsmusic.com/

Mary Ann Davis

Performing Arts; Visual Arts: Works on paper

Mary Ann Davis, has worked as a graphic designer since 1978, and founded Davis Graphic Design, in 1991. She earned her BFA from Herron School of Art in 1976, majoring in lithography, and has studied painting under Antonious Raemaekers, Lois Griffel and Carolyn Anderson. Mary Ann enjoys painting and drawing from life each week and regularly paints plein air. Her work can be seen at Wickliff Fine Art, Zionsville, Indiana, Hoosier Salon Gallery in Indianapolis and New Harmony, Indiana, Mary Williams Fine Arts, Boulder, Colorado and Sheldon Fine Arts, Naples, Florida.

Dianna Davis

Multi Arts; Performing Arts: Dance, Music; Visual Arts: Jewelry; Instrument repair and creation.

Musician Dianna Davis began her career as a classical pianist and clarinetist but has since expanded into styles such as folk, Eastern European, jazz, and improvisation. After experiencing a gypsy band thrill an audience and move them to dance wildly to music, she knew that that’s the kind of music she wanted to play.

Dorsh Deans

Performing Arts: Music

Dorsh Deans, better known simply as Dorsh, has spent his entire life traveling the globe and developing a keen understanding of culture and music. Born in America to parents of Jamaican and English descent, Dorsh was exposed at an early age to several sounds not found on Top 40 radio. As he began traveling abroad as a competitive soccer player, the influences of his parents were expanded, and Dorsh quickly became interested in blending sounds from around the world with the reggae, soul, and disco heard at home. While following his dream to become a professional soccer player, Dorsh attended trials with Birmingham City in the English Premiership and with the Jamaican National team in 2008. Unfortunately, during a match at Butler University, he suffered a blow to the head that shattered his face in multiple locations, ruining his soccer dreams forever. However, that tragedy became a blessing in disguise, allowing Dorsh to focus all of his attention and efforts on completing a degree in audio engineering and becoming an extremely proficient sound designer. In the past year, Dorsh has been featured on several top music blogs and radio shows domestically and Internationally. On February 24, 2012 his debut single “Je t’aime”, from the Neopolitan LP, premiered at #10 on Hypem’s popular music charts. Amidst performing with a wide range of artists from Lee “Scracth” Perry to Talib Kweli, Dorsh has done remix work for FADERLABEL in NYC, engineered for Ska Rebirth in Kingston, and mastered for Asahi Brewery in Tokyo. Successfully earning his stripes in the i

Valeria DeCastro

Multi Arts; Performing Arts: Actor/Actress, Dance, Music, Spoken Word, Storytelling, Theatre, Vocal; Visual Arts: Crafts, Film, Media and Visual Communications, Mixed Media, Performance Art, Performers and Writers; artistic director

Education INDIANA UNIVERSITY – Department of French and Italian May 1999 Earned a Masters degree in Italian language and literature. Overall GPA: 3.78 INDIANA UNIVERSITY – Department of French and Italian December 1996 Earned a Bachelor of Arts in Italian Language FUND. UNIVERSIDADE DE BRASILIA – Department of Music, Brasilia, BRAZIL 1982-1987 Studied Composition and Music Education Pedagogy UNIVERSIDADE DE GOIAS – School of Music Goias, BRAZIL 1980 – 1981 Studied Music Education for Children Summary of Skills and Qualifications Cross-disciplinary training with strong holistic pedagogical approach to teaching at professional and college level. Well trained in psychophysical methodologies from around the world. Extensive professional experience as a teacher, performer and artistic director in several countries. Strong background in music, theatre, contemporary dance, Italian literature, Commedia dell’Arte, film studies and videography, with training in mask and clown techniques, mosaic and yoga. Large understanding in means of promoting culture and working with diversity with lifelong experience teaching children and adults. Creative, detail-oriented and flexible. Committed collaborator capable of multi-tasking in a team environment. Reliable, able to perform tasks independently and maintain a high level of productivity on a time-sensitive schedule. Languages: Portuguese – native; Spanish – fluent; English – fluent; Italian – fluent; Art related: singing, guitar playing, composing, theater directing and acting, mosaic techniques, filmmaking, screen writing, contemporary dance, live performance, happening technique Teaching and Teaching Arts (see under: Other experience in interactive artistic and educational activities) Experience with Children: my own children, Music Together, public and private schools, as well as daycare institutions Performing: (see under: Performances and concerts) Props and Stage designer: Mac – Musical Arts Center – Opera Department at Indiana University Outreach: member of the Executive Committee for the Brazilian Association at IU – BAIU – -1994 – 2009 Management: Century 21 – 2003-2005 – Handled contracts, negotiations, and closing processes. Worked with buyers in determining their needs, gathering information and finding suitable properties. Coordinated inspections. Advised sellers with negotiation and provided current market information. Prepared comparative market analysis and designed exclusive strategy to market property. Experience in Education 2005-Present Program Director and Music Teacher Bloomington Music Together LLC Bloomington, IN www.bloomingtonmusictogether.com Teaches classes and also perform classroom teaching duties. Assists instructors in preparation and presentation of classes. Communicate with parents regarding facility activities, policies, and enrollment procedures. Confers with teaching staff regarding child’s behavioral or learning problems, and recommends methods of modifying inappropriate behavior and encouraging learning experiences. Purchases instructional materials and serves as an account and office manager. Prepares informational materials for publicity or distribution to class members and to promote institution programs. Speaks before schools and community groups and coordinates promotional and educational events. Reviews and evaluates facility activities, interviews, hires and trains new teachers. Outreach programs: Minority Hispanic communities at St Paul Christian Center – Bloomington, IN Mathers Museum Sing along monthly program – Bloomington, IN Meet the Instruments and pre-school programs at the Wonderlab – Bloomington, IN 2015 Rogers Elementary school Bloomington, IN Inclusion Aid 2014 – current Substitute Teacher for the MCCSC Bloomington, IN Holds a valid Indiana Substitute Teacher Permit. Substitutes for schools in Monroe County ages K-12. Works with inclusion and assistant need students 2013 – January – April Music and Movement Teacher in bilingual context La Paz Community School Guanacaste, Costa Rica Developed and introduced a bilingual music and movement program at the school. Trained classroom teachers. Helped organizing a music performance for the end of the semester. Thought classes and performed classroom teaching duties for children age 3-8. 2012 Music and Movement Teacher in bilingual context Centro de Aprendizaje Educarte by St. Joseph School Guanacaste, Costa Rica Developed and introduced a bilingual music and movement program at the school. Trained classroom teachers. Helped organizing a music performance for the end of the semester. Thought classes and performed classroom teaching duties for children age 1,5 – 3. 2011 Program Developer and Director of Children’s Musical – “Wild Things” Maple Bear Canadian School Brasilia, Brazil Directed the children’s musical program for children age 8 – 12 at the Maple Bear Canadian School of Brasilia. Developed curriculum integrated program based on a story of Maurice Sendak “Where the Wild Things Are”. Worked In conjunction with teachers and volunteer parents to coordinate students work and create the “Wild Things” musical. The students were divided in areas of their interest and participated actively of the process writing the script, creating the scenery, lights, costumes, make up, dancing and acting, playing instruments, creating the music, making posters to advertise and creating a design for the represent of the show. Students were also responsible for doing interviews, documentation and press release for the musical. Created a musical community inside the school involving school staff, teachers, parents and students. 2011 Music and Movement Teacher in Bilingual context Maple Bear Canadian School Brasilia, Brazil Developed and introduced a bilingual music and movement program at the school. Trained classroom teachers. Helped organizing a music performance for the end of the semester. Thought classes and performed classroom teaching duties for preschool, K- 4th grade 2010 Program Director and Music Teacher Music Together do Cerrado Goiania/ Brasilia, Brazil Opened a new Music Together center in Brazil. Directed the center and thought music classes for mixed age children 0 – 5 years old. 2009 Unionville Elementary School – Teacher AID Class Size Monroe County Community School Corporation Bloomington, IN Assisted a third grade teacher in a classroom. Responsible for grading and helping students with their assignments and projects. Worked with small group of special need children (more than 10 % of them are identified as such) to enhance their skills in spelling, math and language as well with their ability of inclusion in the classroom. 1997-2003 Italian Language, Assistant Instructor Department of French and Italian, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN Taught college level Italian language. Developed syllabus. Prepared and reviewed quizzes and exams, Tutored grammar and conversation for students in Italian. 1995 – 97, 2002 Portuguese Language Instructor Kelly Business School, Indiana University Bloomington, IN Taught and tutored Portuguese for college level students. Developed syllabus, quizzes and exams. 1995 – 97, 2002 Portuguese Language Instructor Center for Latin American & Caribbean Studies, Indiana University Bloomington, IN Tutored Portuguese for college level students. 1996 – 98, 2001 Portuguese Language Instructor Center of Global Change, Indiana University Bloomington, IN Taught Portuguese language via interactive video technology. 1996-98, 2001 Multilingual language Interpreter and Translator Bureau of Translation, Indianapolis, IN Translated documents, instruction manuals, texts and audiotapes from English to Italian. Worked as an interpreter for Italian and Portuguese in congresses and conferences Interdisciplinary educational activities: 2016 – Teatro Vida – Directed the musical “Os Saltimbancos” for the Portuguese department at IU. 2015 – Teatro Vida – Co-directed the play “O alto da compadecida” for the Portuguese department at IU 2014 – Teatro Vida – Co-directed the play “A farsa de Ines Pereira” for the Portuguese department at IU 2011 – Wild Things – Directed the children’s musical program for children age 8 – 12 at the Maple Bear Canadian School of Brasilia. Developed curriculum interdisciplinary program based on a story of Maurice Sendak “Where the Wild Things Are”. Worked In conjunction with other subject teachers and volunteer parents to coordinate students work and create the “Wild Things” musical at the Maple Bear Canadian School of Brasilia, Brazil 2008 – co-directed a presentation for the Learning Festival at University Elementary School on the Brazilian “Caipira” dance. 1997-2003 – used film as a Final Oral Exam project for foreign language students – Department of French and Italian, Bloomington IN (VCR format) 1995 -Taught music workshop for fifth grade students at the Elba Ramalho Public School – Trancoso, Brazil 1993 – Co-taught a summer course for children on Mosaic Techniques at the School of Education at IU 1988 – Taught dance for senior citizens at the Centro Cultural Galpaozinho – Brasilia – Brazil 1986 – Joined the Performance Group – Weather Report directed by Maura Baiocchi – Brasilia – Brazil 1985 – Joined the Performance Group – Weird Body directed by Maura Baiocchi – Brasilia – Brazil 1979 Directed the Children’s Musical Os Saltimbancos – (musical adaptation of the “Musicians of Bremen” by Chico Buarque) – Teatro Galpaozinho – Brasilia, Brazil 1978 – O Museu da Emilia – (children’s play written by Monteiro Lobato) – Directed the play – Teatro Galpaozinho – Brasilia, Brazil Director Workshops and Seminars 2015 – Yoga & guided meditation 500 hours certificate – “Institute of Holistic Yoga – Satyananda Ashram” in Miami, FL. 2010- Taanteatro residency workshop in theater and dance with Maura Baiocchi and Wolfgan Paneck– SP, Brazil. 2008 – Directors weekend – Music Together Directors Seminar, Princeton, NJ 2008 – Working with babies in a mixed age class, Chicago, IL 2007 – Teaching Music Together in preschools, Chicago, IL 2006 – Movement and rhythm for Children, Chicago, IL 2006 – Planning a Music Together class, Chicago IL 2005 – Introducing Music Together: How Children Grow Musically and How You Can Help, Princeton, NJ 2005 – Teaching Music Together: Understanding and Enhancing the Young Child’s Music Development, Princeton, NJ 1989 – Italian Diction for Theater – Centro Teatro Attivo – Milan, Italy 1988 – El mondo della Commedia – Centro Teatro Attivo – Milan, Italy 1990 – Workshop in Modern Mosaic with Cinzia Prestigiacomo, Milan – Italy Honors and Awards High Scholastic Achievement at Indiana University during the year preceding Founders Day 1997; Certificate of Merit for outstanding submission for the Indiana University Student Essay Contest Honoring the 50th Anniversary of the Fulbright Program 1996 Certificate of Appreciation in promoting international awareness via interactive video technology On behalf of Indiana University, 2000-2001 Graduate Minority Fellowship for graduate study at Indiana University 2001

The Deltacoustics

Performing Arts: Music

With a simple yet sophisticated sound echoing across the landscape of Americana, The Deltacoustics have a style all their own. With everything from background music to dance favorites, from weddings to conventions to house parties, The Deltacoustics have something in their repertoire for everyone. With a personable approach to entertaining, they’re sure to make your event a hit!

Shirley Ann Despot

Performing Arts; Visual Arts: Painting, Works on paper

Acrylic paints are the perfect media for artists as they can be used on many types of surfaces ( canvas, paper, wood, glass etc.) and in many styles and techniques. I prefer using the paints in a transparent layering method on paper, similar to a watercolorist, although I also use opaque techniques. I feel this method is exciting and I never get bored with it.

James Gans

Performing Arts: Music

Jamie Gans came to Indiana from St. Paul, Minnesota, where he had established himself as one of the foremost fiddlers in the Northern Midwest. Adept at a variety of fiddle styles, Jamie has performed with some of the great players in Irish, Canadian, and Old Time music. In the 1980’s, as a Canadian resident, he was a founding member of the Ontario-based group, Six Mile Bridge. The late, great Leo Browne, of Ottawa, was his fiddling mentor and introduced Jamie to the music of eastern Canada and Leo’s native Irish County, Tyrone. Jamie worked for five years as a historical interpreter for the Minnesota Historical Society. In 1993, he was named a Master Artist by the Minnesota State Arts Board and Historical Society for the Folk Arts Apprenticeship program. In 1995, Jamie joined forces with Tamara, exploring traditional music, song, and dance in depth. His love of history, combined with his soulful playing, bring the music alive in every setting. Jamie has fiddled for the legendary Northern Star Ceili Band, Milltown nGael, the nationally acclaimed Rhythm in Shoes and has performed throughout Europe and North America. He has at least four recordings to his credit and another project in the works. Jamie was named a 2001 Arts Council of Indianapolis Fellow! He can be heard almost every Tuesday night as the programer for Celtic Road Radio and on Saturdays for Rural Routes on Bloomington’s community radio station, WFHB

Dana Goot

Performing Arts: Music, Theatre, Vocal

Indy Jazz Fest Stage at Penrod Arts Fair, August 2012, Artist-in-Residency Northern Galilee of Israel, Spring 2012, Opened Penrod Arts Fair Jazz Stage, August 2011. Performed in An Evening of Art and Jazz, October 2011. June 2011 performed solo concerts in Israel with music from classical to jazz, in English, Italian, French, German, and Hebrew. Created, directed, and performed in the Jewish American Songbook Series, 2009, for non-profit group. I feel that music has endless possibilities and I continue to study classical voice as a mezzo-soprano. I perform classical and jazz solo recitals, perform with jazz combos, and study jazz regularly. I also specialize in tailoring performances for the artistic needs of the audience or organizers through musical choices, musical time periods, language, and interaction with the audience.

Hot Horns

Performing Arts: Music; Visual Arts: Performance Art

Hot Horns – is a vibrant, award winning, internationally acclaimed, professional touring ensemble. Hot Horns regularly travels the United States presenting concerts, interactive educational concerts and master-classes in concert halls, theatres, and at primary and secondary schools, and universities. Led by trumpeter, Glen Johnson, Hot Horns is the premiere educational ensemble of its kind. Unique to Hot Horns is its all-inclusive instrumentation and its burnin’ arrangements. Hot Horns incorporates its trademark combinations of various brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments, all performed by six friendly, enthusiastic musicians with backgrounds in education. The group performs various genres of music from classical to jazz, rock to pop and more, thanks to the talents of various arrangers. Hot Horns is launching into a new and exciting musical journey, forging an innovative, entertaining way to perform all music. Hot Horns is raising the bar to a superior level by performing brass quintet music ranging from “Bach to Rock” with the addition of non-traditional brass quintet instruments. Hot Horns ambition is to change “Sound” through instrumentation so the audience will have a unique and different from the normal aural experience, while preserving the quality, complexity, and excitement of all music. Hot Horns is affiliated with many different Arts Councils from coast to coast. Hot Horns in keeping with the traditional brass quintet format, can now take the student / teacher educational interactive experience to a higher level. Hot Horns can now utilize and demonstrate to the student’s woodwind instruments and how they are used in conjunction with the brass instruments, and percussion. These new elements when joined together enable Hot Horns to extend their reach to additional students and expand their teaching capabilities through master classes and educational performances. Hot Horns mission, is to preserve and perform to the highest level, all varieties of music ranging from “Bach to Rock.” Hot Horns professionalism, musicianship, technical virtuosity, entertainment, integrity, and education are unmatched and unchallenged. Hot Horns performances will leave you astonished and amazed, keeping Hot Horns a formidable force in the music world. The ensemble was originally founded in 1995. Since that time, Hot Horns has toured all lower 48 states and has toured Korea (1999), received first prize at the New York Brass Conference – International Brass Quintet Competition (2003).

Mike Kessler

Performing Arts: Music

I make music by hitting things.

Peter Kienle

Performing Arts: Music

The Time Flies perform original improvised music influenced and inspired by Jazz, Rock, Funk and World music. Featuring: Peter Kienle – guitar Monika Herzig – keyboards Josh Roberts – drums Scott Pazera – bass

Chaklan Lacy

Artist of Color; Black/African American; Ethnic Art; Graphic Arts; Literary Arts; Multi Arts; Visual Arts: Constructions/Collage, Crafts, Earthworks, Functional and/or Decorative, Graphic Arts, Illustration, Media and Visual Communications, Mixed Media, Murals, New Media/Technology, Painting, Performers and Writers, Photography

My creative art style is very unique, I integrate visuals from past artist experts in impressionism, representational, faces, landscapes, nature/outdoors visuals with added twists of vibrant colors. Painting from the heart is always involved in the visuals I create. The majority of what I put on canvas has mixed media, texture, full of life and color, allowing an exciting viewing experience for all audiences. I have a strong work ethic and still value organization, uniform, consistency, and being prompt as well as prepared. Following the values of running a corporation allows me to thrive effectivity in my arts continuously creating beautiful visuals of free will, a smile to go along with painting is what I do best.

Todd Mann

Performing Arts: Music; DJ

DJ who specializes in top 40, world, dancehall, hip-hop, soul, funk and R&B

Performing Arts: Music

Circle City Steel is Indiana's premier steel pan band! From island music to jazz to rock to film music, we do it all, and we are looking forward to working with you!Circle City Steel is a variable group of skilled musicians (if you have sheet music to a childhood favorite, we can play it on the spot) who have been performing all over the Midwest and Ohio Valley since 2010. From graduation parties to corporate events, we have just the set for you, as a headlining band or as background music (so that conversations may carry).Passed venues include Indiana Live Casino, The Rathskeller, The Indianapolis Museum of Art (as seen in the photos section of this site), and many more. A full list is available onIf you are seeking a solo steel drum performer, duet, small group or large for your event, complete with vocals, you have come to the right place. Please have a look at our photos, lend an ear to our audio, combine the two with our videos, and we hope to hear from you today!

Katherine Nagy

Katherine Nagy is a singer and songwriter who released her debut EP “Gypsy Lady” in March 2017. This was followed by the release of a full length album “Heartsongs” in 2018. She has since released multiple EP’s and Singles as well as covers of a few of her favorite songs including “I Can’t Make You Love Me” and “Landslide”. Katherine was raised in Ireland, so you may hear a slight Celtic influence combined with her love of folk in her songs. Her lyrics are authentic and her delivery sincere with lyrics reflecting on love, hope, dreams, motherhood and finding purpose. She lives in Indianapolis, IN with her husband, 3 children and dog. Her music is on Spotify, iTunes, Amazon and more.

Bahram Nasserizafar

Performing Arts: Music; Visual Arts

Mara Phelps

Performing Arts: Actor/Actress, Dance, Music, Radio/Television, Theatre, Vocal

Currently a Student at Jacobs School of Music pursuing a Vocal Performance and Musical Theater Degree

Rhythmwood Drive

Performing Arts: Music

Rhythmwood Drive Nostalgic instrumental rock with nothing but percussion Rhythmwood Drive is a married duo from central Indiana playing acoustic instrumental covers that feature marimba, hammered dulcimer, and percussion. Doug and Sarah Haag have been playing together for over a decade but decided to bring it to the public after Sarah acquired a marimba in 2016. Now they take to the streets, festivals, concerts, and living rooms to bring the unique sounds of melodic percussion to those seeking musical inspiration with a dash of nostalgia. Playing covers from pop, rock, and movies from the 70s to present, this duo will bring back familiar memories with a new perspective! Doug and Sarah Haag, from Fortville Indiana, studied percussion in college. Neither initially pursued a career in the music field but recently went through a musical rebirth when Sarah started playing marimba again, 12 years after leaving it at college. Just one year later they added hammered dulcimer to their line up and now offer a range of cover tunes, modern classical works, movie themes, and even some hymns. Doug is a master on cajon and percussion and Sarah is a 2018 Hit Like A Girl Contest Winner and a top 5 finalist in the 2018 National Hammer Dulcimer Championship. Playing at venues like the Indianapolis Artsgarden, the Rhythm! Discovery Center, and various art walks and festivals, Rhythmwood Drive is out to surprise and inspire audiences with rich unique sounds of tuned wood, strings, and acoustic percussion!

Yuriria Rodriguez

Performing Arts: Music, Vocal

Yuriria Rodríguez Bio Costa Rican soprano Yuriria Rodríguez holds the rare privilege of being able to sing in both classical and popular styles with great professionalism, expression, and accuracy of style. Reviews have praised Ms. Rodríguez as a singer “with a beautiful voice which recalls a force of nature” (Herald Times, Bloomington, IN), and as “The real deal” (Fanfare , November 2011, USA). In 2006, she sang the role of Maria in the tango-operita by A. Piazzolla and H.Ferrer, Maria de Buenos Aires, at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater, receiving a standing ovation in a sold out performance. In the classical realm, Ms. Rodríguez also successfully performed known roles such as Despina in W.A. Mozart’s Cosí fan tutte (Costa Rica) and Mimí in Puccini’s La Bohème (Costa Rica), as well as new opera roles, such as Chanfalla in G. Diriés Puppeteer’s String, and One of the Three Rosales sisters in Indiana University’s collegiate premiere of Oswaldo Golijov’s Ainadamar, conducted by Carmen Helena Téllez. Ms. Rodríguez holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Music from Indiana University—Jacobs School of Music, where she studied with Teresa Kubiak and Carlos Montané and Mary Ann Hart. As a member of El Taller, at the prestigious Jacobs School of Music, she had the opportunity to share the stage with prominent guest musicians and Jacobs School of Music faculty, such as Grammy Award Winners Pablo Ziegler, Pablo Aslan, Michael Spiro, Gonzalo Grau and Sylvia McNair among many others. She has been a winner at the National Society of Arts and Letters voice competition, in Bloomington, Indiana, and a winner of the 9th Annual Competition in the Performance of Music from Spain and Latin America, which allowed her to tour the United States as an artist sponsored by the Embassy of Spain, giving recitals of Zarzuela and Latin American/Spanish Art Song. Among other honors received while in school, she was awarded the Olimpia Barbera scholarship from the Latin American Music Center at IU to pursue studies in voice at the level of Master in Music. Other solo performances include the Mozart’s Requiem conducted by Richard Tang Yuk at Indiana University. She debuted at the Indiana Opera program as Suor Osmina in the 2011 production of Puccini’s Suor Angelica, and was casted again that summer to sing for the new opera The Tales of Lady Thi Kihn, by P. Q. Phan. In 2011 she sang the Soprano II role in Mozart’s Great Mass in C minor with the Philharmonic of Kalamazoo in the Bach Festival in Kalamazoo, MI, conducted by Prof. James Turner. Recently, Yuriria sang the role of Sombra, in the world premiere and +30 performances of Gabriela Ortiz’s Ana y su Sombra, commissioned by Reimagining Opera for Kids, a local Opera Company that Yuriria is proudly part of, and that performs all year round. Last year, Yuriria was called to be the cover for the role of Mimi in Costa Rica’s National Lyric Opera Production of La Bohème. Currently, Yuriria works as Associate Director of Hispanic Music at Christ Church Cathedral in Indianapolis, where she conducts the Coro Latinoamericano and develops a bilingual choral program for early music learners. Occasionally, she can be heard singing as a guest soloist for the Choir of Men and Choristers of Christ Church. Because of her achievements, artistry and work in both Popular and Classical singing in the American Mid-West, last year, the United States granted her the E11 Visa for Individuals of Extraordinary Ability in the Field of the Arts.

rachel rogers

Graphic Arts; Media; Multi Arts; Visual Arts: Architectural Illustration, Graphic Arts, Illustration, Media and Visual Communications, Mixed Media, Murals, Painting, Photography, Works on paper

Born and raised in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Robert Bruce Scott

Performing Arts: Music, Storytelling

Since the age of 14, Robert Bruce Scott has been performing professionally as a solo guitarist and with a long line of bands in which he played at various times bass guitar, keyboards, lead guitar, drums, and was most often the lead singer. He studied voice at Cameron University in Lawton, Oklahoma and graduated in 1985. In 1989 RBS put together The Source to record an experimental rock album, Embryo, later released on a single cd with another album (see discography). In 1997 Robert put together another band, Three Trees, which released two cds (see discography). In 2002, he assembled the 16th Century Rock Band and released another cd, Bonnie Rose. After moving from Lawton to Indianapolis, he joined with Jon Silpayamanant in 2004 to create il Troubadore – Indy’s 16th Century Rock Band. In 2014, Robert joined the Rocky Ripple Band – later renamed DR JAR – as keyboardist. Beginning in 2003, RBS has released eight entirely unique solo albums, each project distinct from the others and also from the albums he produced with The Source, Three Trees, The 16th Century Rock Band, il Troubadore and DR JAR.

Joshua Silbert

Performing Arts: Music

Because of love of all kinds of music, I have always enjoyed being the Swiss army knife of whatever creative project I am involved in. -I compose customized music for independent films or commercial projects. -I regularly perform with a wide variety of bands (event bands, original pop/rock projects, jazz combos, etc). -I am a Music Director for various events and fundraisers around the Indianapolis area. -I am a songwriter utilizing numerous influences and technology. -I have arranged and recorded hundreds of songs, in both the independent and commercial world. -I work on “both sides of the board” at numerous recording studios around the Midwest. -I am fluent with Finale, Reason, Abelton Live, Final Draft, a student of Pro Tools -I am also a screenwriter

Ronne Stone

Performing Arts: Dance

Ronne is a Florida native with a background in dance spanning over 29 years. Her earliest exposure to African dance was at the Orlando School of Cultural Dance. She was also a company member of Kuumba in Tampa, Florida and Adefua Dance Company in Seattle, Washington. She has traveled extensively to study West African dance under the instruction of countless masters in this field. For the past 16 years she has conducted a community dance class to connect to people who shared her love for dance and culture. Ronne has taught several classes for Indiana University and was a lead instructor for the African American Dance workshops at Indiana University in Bloomington for 2 years. She has worked as an instructor and choreographer with the Urban Arts Consortium, Kenyette Dance Company, Assante Childrens Theater, Jewel Christian Academy, Ben Davis Dance team, Central Indiana Dance Academy, Indy Dance Academy, Circle City Dance Productions and Kids Dance Outreach. Under the direction of visiting International Artist Micheal Williams, she was the lead choreographer for Butler Universities’ production of “The Water Carriers” in 2014. She also performed in and was the lead choreographer for the Phoenix Theater production of “Dontrell who kissed the Sea” in 2015. Past performances include opening for national recording artist Raheem Devaughn, the Christel DeHaan annual fundraiser, and Eskenazi health. Ronne obtained a Fine Arts degree from Indiana University in 2010. Her exposure to teaching children over the past 17 years through the Iibada Dance Company has allowed her to develop her own programs currently as a teaching artist with Arts For Learning (formally Young Audiences). She teaches dance as an elective at Ignite Acedemy and she also is an Adjunct Professor at Butler University.

Ryan Taylor

Performing Arts: Music

Ryan is a well known percussionist and musician from Indianapolis, IN. His style of rhythm making is a mix of rock, Afro-Caribbean and African with his own style of hard hitting, up to date, progressive sounds using drums from around the world. He plays on an array of Djembe’s, Ashiko, Conga’s, Bongo’s, Frame drum, Doumbeks and the Gangan (Talking Drum). Ryan has been a percussionist for over 25 years, beginning as a self taught drummer. Ryan holds workshops on wellness and drumming, along with holding work/playshops on the topic of rhythms and traditions from cultures around the world. He is the Founder of the Matisou Drum Academy, which shares the knowledge and history of Afro Haitian Folkloric drum and song.

Monica Taylor

Visual Arts: Photography

Monica Taylor has had a camera in her hand for over 45 years. People, nature, animals – Monica is constantly viewing and capturing the world through her camera lens. She has her own global and unique perspective and has taken photographs all over the world, from Ireland to Germany, to Portugal, and beyond. Monica loves to share her photography with others. Monica is a life-long learner and attends as many photography classes as her hectic shedule will allow.

Emily Ann Thompson

Performing Arts: Music

From fast, high-energy jigs and reels to captivating airs and songs, Emily Ann Thompson’s performance is energetic, passionate, and engaging to all ages. She performs traditional Irish, Scottish, and Canadian music in a fresh and original style. Emily Ann also sings in English and Irish Gaelic, and adds clogging and Irish dance. Emily Ann’s husband, Kelly, joins her on guitar, percussion, and vocals. Emily Ann tours nationally and she has been performing over 100 shows per year since 2010. Emily has shared the stage with bands such as Gaelic Storm and Ireland’s own Tommy Sands. Venues and festival performances include: Indy Irish Fest, Cape Coral Irish Fest, Kalamazoo Irish Fest, Erie Irish Festival, Bitterroot Celtic Games & Gathering, Indiana State Fair, River Roots Folk Festival, Carmel International Arts Festival, Madison Chautauqua Festival of Art, Columbus Ethnic Expo, Indy Folk Series, and 2010 and 2012 tours in Ireland. In addition she has been a featured artist on several radio stations including WITT (Indianapolis, IN), WSLR (Sarasota, FL), and Jet FM in Ireland. Emily Ann has recorded two albums and a third album titled “Waves of Erin” is coming soon.

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