Calvin S

University of North Texas, Bachelors in Music Performance Certified Texas Music Teacher

Professor Tony Baker, University of North Texas,  Dr. Vern Kagarice, University of North Texas,  Royce Lumpkin, University of North Texas,    Additional Lessons and Master Classes with:  Mr. Christian Lindberg, Mr. Jay Friedman, Mr. Alain Trudel, and Mr. Heinz Fadle, Akira Sato

Founder and owner of international touring ensemble Inner City All-Stars, LLC 2015 Grammy Nominated Educator of the Year  Semifinalist · Producer of Inner City All-Stars album, Gotta Move on, and creator of upcoming Album to be released  National TV Performance Showtime at the Apollo in NYC, Received a standing ovation  Association for the Promotion of College Activities  "BEST BAND" of the year Winner Armed Forces Entertainment Tour of Japan, Guam, and Okinawa Performed at Notable venues that include: House of Blues, Tipitina’s (New Orleans) Meyerson Symphony Center (Dallas), WorkPlay (Birmingham), Riverwalk Center for the Arts (Breckenridge, CO), Camp Foster (Okinawa) and over 200 Colleges and Universities across the United States.     Approved Touring Roster Artist for (Dallas Office of Cultural Affairs) Bachelors in Music Performance (Minor, Music Theory) from  University of North Texas College of Music University of North Texas Concerto Competition Winner and performed a solo with the Symphony Orchestra Performed and worked with artist that include: Erykah Badu, Atlantic Star, Gladys Knight, Luckey Peterson, Brave Combo Cruise Ship Musician  Music Arranger for Churches that include Member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc Eagle Scout  

Certified Texas Music Educator. Grammy Nominated Music Educator 2016 – present              Elementary Music Teacher, Uplift Education Irving, TX 2015                            Harlem Children’s Zone New York, NY 2008 – Present              Teaching Artist, Dallas Office of Cultural Affairs Dallas, TX 2                  Elementary Music Teacher, Lancaster ISD  Lancaster, TX   2011 – 2013                 Music Teacher, Pegasus Charter School Dallas, TX