Outreach Program

Sparkle has been painting for years after reconnecting with her inner artist in 2014, sparked by area paint and sips. She established her own business of Sparkle 'N' Splash in 2016 which continues to this day. View flyer

David is an acoustic guitar player and singer who performs covers of various classic, easy-listening, rock, and folk musicians from the 1960s-1990s, incorporating traditional hymns at times.

Ascension Melodies is a flute and violin duet sharing classical and contemporary music. Their performances are designed to uplift spirits, brighten moods, and create meaningful moments of joy, comfort, and connection through the gift of music.

Art loves to play acoustic guitar and sings songs from the 1950s on up. His goal is to put a smile on everyone's faces and to get people to join in and sing along. View flyer

StringBone! is a guitar and trombone duet formed in Pittsburgh, PA in 2008. They have performed in festivals, university-sponsored ceremonial functions, as well as weddings, private parties, and recitals in Pittsburgh, San Diego, and Okinawa, Japan. The ensemble plays a wide variety of music including American songbook standards, contemporary tunes (Beatles, Stevie Wonder, Astor Piazzolla)...

Westley & Melissa are lifetime musicians. She began playing flute at age 8, adding guitar & harmonica later. He's been playing piano since age 5 & marimba since he was 12. Their band "This Great Mercy" shares original songs (folk, jazz, blues, & gospel). View flyer

Retired with 20 years as a musician in the U.S. Army, Dan served as an instrumental instructor at the Armed Forces School of Music, performed as an oboe soloist, and managed a Dixieland band for the South Carolina State Arts Commission.

Gee Whiz is a guitar, mandolin, and harmonica duo featuring Ted Drake and Eric Yoder. They perform folk, old time, traditional, and bluegrass music and engage audiences in sing-longs, interactive humor, and dialogue. Both Eric and Ted live in Hampton Roads and have had music in their lives all along the way. They like to...

Christian Flores performs a wide variety of popular music from the 1930s to the present on piano. He crafts his program to the age demographic of the audience. He is well-versed in all musical genres and engages the audience with a lighthearted flare. View flyer

Beverly's repertoire includes folk music, oldies, and sing-alongs. She also performs instrumental music for special events, dinners, and other special occasions on the hammered dulcimer. View flyer