Leotha Stanley / Music Addendum
SKILLS PROFILE
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Skilled pianist. Playing for 45 years, Frequently involved in community affairs, Computer
literate. Use finale, pro-tools other music programs to enhance work, Author of 2 books. 1 is self
published, Ability to score music for band and orchestra, Ability to untap potential within young
singers and musicians
Music Highlights
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As an Artist in Residence I travel to elementary schools where I use music to teach themes. Themes include.. The Chronology of
African American Music, Literacy, Be a Friend, Appreciate Who You Are, and Respect Others Who Are Different. I Work closely
with all students and staff for 15 days. I develop various core groups including.. strings, dance, percussion and singing. We
discuss musicality and life skills. We prepare for a culminating concert to be held in a large venue. A recording of all singers is
produced. The art teacher assists students with designing CD cover and programs. This is a full scale project that promotes
leadership, discipline, appreciation and talent. Students come away with an understanding of what it takes to have an adjusted
attitude to accomplish a set goal. Performed concerts for 20 years involving thousands of students. Many have gone on to be
singers and performers.
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Currently the Music Director of Mt. Zion Baptist Church (35 years). Oversee 7 music entities of the church. Lead musician.
Write all parts for other instruments. Choirs sing at various community functions. Manage budget for all groups.
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Composer of over 150 songs. Author of Be A Friend, The Story of African American Music Through Words Pictures and
Songs. Also, Spread My Wings, A Message in the Music.
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Guest artist for many middle and high schools. (Work with choirs and orchestras)
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Conduct music camp each year at Bethel Horizons in Dodgeville, WI (current)
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Bass section leader for the National Gospel Music Workshop of America (sang on 10 recordings) (current)
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Composed and scored 12 songs for Roarrr, a children’s play performed in the Madison area . www.roartheplay.com
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Compose and score music for the Madison Symphony Orchestra’s “The Christmas Spectacular”
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Keyboard player with the American Jazz Express Combo and Big Band (20 years) (current)
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Teach a 1 credit music course at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (current with 100 students)
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Play for many community events, banquets, weddings and wedding receptions
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Provide entertainment during Holiday tours at the Governor’s Mansion
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National Mayors Convention (2002)
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NAACP Banquets
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Martin Luther King Commemorative Programs
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(2003 to Present.)
Conduct 80 voice community choir each year (20 years)
University of Wisconsin Band Concerts (over 30 thousand in attendance each year)
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Appeared 4 times in last 20 years
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Also promoted 11 year old singer to be one of the featured soloist
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Music Director for many local plays produced by the Childrens Theater of Madison (1980-1999) (Wiz, Cinderella, Babar etc.)
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Background singer for RAPHAEL in Madrid Spain for 2 months (1999)
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Lead choir tour in Freiburg, Germany and Paris France (1994)
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Performed with or opened for various speakers and artists including…
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Yolanda Adams, The Winans, Michael Bolton, Bishop Desmond TuTu, Martin Luther King Sr., 5 Blind Boys of
Alabama, Roscoe from Sesame Street, Al Sharpton, etc.
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Founded the University of Wisconsin Student Gospel Choir in 1975.. (still functioning today)
Began playing piano at age 5. Choir director at age 13. Played drums in high school concert band.
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Received Dane County Martin Luther King Award, Leisl Blockstein Award, Marvin Rabin Award and others for community
service to both youth and adults.
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Formed singing group to sing with Broadway actors for Lion King Promotion coming to Madison 5/2010.