Linda B. Austin, BA, Ouachita Baptist University; Graduate Studies in Music and Education, University of Arkansas at Fayetteville and Little Rock.

An accomplished vocalist, Mrs. Austin has been teaching voice for over twenty years. Among her many public and private music-related projects, Mrs. Austin has a wealth of experience preparing young students for vocal competitions and directing choirs. Linda has pursued graduate studies in music and vocal training with the notable Dorothy Sawatski. Linda is well known throughout Arkansas, not only for her superbly prepared students and choirs, but for her ability to instill confidence in those she teaches.

Angie Boury, BM University of Arkansas at Little Rock.

Melodie C. Breeding, MA in Liberal Studies, UALR; BA in Liberal Studies, UALR.
An Arkansas native, Melodie Breeding began her performance career at the early age of five, winning a musician's showcase competition featuring a piece on drum set. As the years went by, she could be seen playing drums and various percussion instruments at local music festivals. During her college career, Melodie studied with Charles Law who was director of bands at UALR and principal percussionist for the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra.

Ms. Breeding has recently performed with the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, Pine Bluff Symphony Orchestra, The Pangolins, House of Blues of New Orleans, Community Theatre of Little Rock, UALR Percussion Ensemble, Celtic Knotwork and the Natural State Brass Band, to name a few.

Laura Tze Sheung Carenbauer, BME, West Liberty State College; Royal School of Music, London; Hong Kong Music Institute; Additional Training: Suzuki Piano; Kindermusik® Certification.

Laura Carenbauer, a native of Hong Kong, teaches piano and Kindermusik® in the Community School. Through the years, Laura has held positions in school administration, piano and music education at various schools in Michigan, West Virginia, Washington, D.C., and her native Hong Kong. An accomplished visual artist as well, Mrs. Carenbauer's most recent study has been in the field of Visual Art at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Laura is also trained in the Suzuki piano method and has earned certification in all levels of Kindermusik®. An energetic, enthusiastic, and happy teacher, the Community School is fortunate to offer her expertise through its programs.

The Community School of the Arts is indeed fortunate to have George Chambers conducting its photography classes. A graduate of the notable Brooks Institute of Photography in Santa Barbara, CA, Mr. Chambers has a reputation in both Fine Art and Commercial photography. He has many specialties that include portraiture, product photography, architectural and food photography, art documentation, and Fine Art photography. George's photographs have won numerous awards and have been exhibited widely. He operates a successful downtown studio where he is equally at home using high-technology and "old" techniques such as platinum/palladium processing and pinhole camera work. An inspiring and nurturing teacher, his students are appreciative of his generosity in sharing skills, artistic ideas, and time.

Ryan Davis, ME Candidate, Boston University, MA; BA in Guitar Studies, University of Arkansas at Little Rock; AA in Music, Yuba College, CA; Certification in Suzuki Guitar.

Guitarist Ryan Davis joined the UALR Community School of the Arts in 2005. In addition to his position as a guitar lecturer with CSA, Ryan is also a full-time music teacher in the Sherwood and Sylvan Hills public schools where he provides classroom instruction in guitar, voice, piano, and percussion. Mr. Davis also is an adjunct faculty member at Lyons College and Arkansas State University where he teaches guitar. The CSA is pleased to have such an energetic teacher among its faculty.

Of particular note among Ryan's many accomplishments:
Master's Degree candidate in Music at Boston University, Boston, MA.
AR Department of Education's Standard Teacher's License in vocal music.
Suzuki Guitar certification from Texas State University in San Marcos.

Mr. Davis teaches students with an interest in classical, jazz and rock guitar.

Beth Decker, BA candidate in Fine Arts, University of Arkansas at Little Rock; University of Arkansas, Fayetteville; University of Central Arkansas.

Miss Decker is a native Arkansan from Ft. Smith. She is a talented young artist who loves working with children, and sees their unique perspective to be an inspiration to her art, as well as her daily life. She feels the need to share her talent with the young people of our community, and by introducing the science of color, the wonder of texture, and the structure of shape, she hopes to inspire children to embrace their creativity.

Ceola Dockery, BA candidate, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, AR; University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville, AR; University of South Alabama, Moblie, AL.

Ceola Dockery joined the Community School in the Fall of 2006. A talented young Fine Art photographer, Ceola teaches photography classes to children and works as an assistant to the registrar of the Community School of the Arts. She will finish her BA studies this fall 2007. Moving into the local art scene, Ceola has recently begun to exhibit her own photographs and has found early success in competitive exhibitions. Responsible, quiet and understated, Ms. Dockery is a delightful presence and an important addition to the workings of the CSA.

David Dunavant, MM Bowling Green State Univeristy, Ohio; BA University of Arkanss at Little Rock, AR.

The Community School of the Arts welcomes David Dunavant to its guitar faculty this fall of 2007. As a university teacher, Mr. Dunavant has taught music history classes, Jazz combo and Jazz and Rock Ensemble. An adjunct instructor with the UALR music department, Mr. Dunavant David will divide his time between college and community school students and, of course, playing professionally. While David teaches all ages and levels, he has specialized over the years in teaching beginner and intermediate guitar. He is regarded as a patient, good-natured, and talented teacher by faculty and students alike and is a most welcomed addition to the CSA.

Endia Bumgarner Gomez, MA candidate in Fine Arts, University of Arkansas at Little Rock; BA University of Arkansas at Little Rock.

The Community School of the Arts welcomes Endia Gomez, one of the newest additions to the Visual Arts program. Born and raised in Wynne, Arkansas, Endia has exhibited her paintings and drawings widely throughout Arkansas. She is recognized as one of the more interesting up-and-coming young artists coming out of the state.

As a teacher, Mrs. Gomez recognizes the importance of encouraging the artistic side of both children and adults. She tries to get to know each of her students, helping them to develop their own unique expression and talents. Her good nature, patience, and enthusiasm for teaching make classroom environment both pleasant and exciting for her students of all ages.

Trudy Kincade, MA, BM, BSE, Eastern Illinois University.

Pianist Trudy Kincade, Lecturer in Music, joined the UALR faculty in 1974. In addition to her position as Coordinator of the UALR Community School of the Arts' Piano Program, Trudy teaches accompanying, harpsichord and accompanies applied music students as a member of the UALR Music Department faculty. She is a frequent clinician in accompanying and sight reading and serves as an adjudicator for piano competitions throughout the state of Arkansas.

Mrs. Kincade has held numerous administrative positions with the Music Teachers National Association, with whom she holds national certification. In 1999 she was named the College Teacher of the Year by the Arkansas State Music Teachers Association.

Trudy is profoundly dedicated to her students and to creating an outstanding piano program. Her years of hard work, combined with an excellent piano faculty, have resulted in the finest community piano program in the state.

Keith A. Klosky, BA Music, University of Arkansas at Little Rock; BA English, Florida State University.

Keith Klosky, a seven-year veteran of the viola section of the UALR Community Orchestra, joins the Community School of the Arts after completing his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music. A co-founder of the Willow Duet and Consortium, he has played throughout the state of Arkansas in a variety of venues. A past volunteer musician at UAMS, the William F. Laman Library and the Encourager Program, he enjoys bringing music to new places and reaching new audiences. He is extremely honored to have been chosen to participate in the far reaching programs of the Community School of the Arts. In turn, CSA is most delighted to count this energetic and caring teacher among its faculty.

Antonio Mesa, Graduate, Centre de Danse International, Cannes, France.

Mr. Mesa is a native of Ceuta, a Spanish city in Morocco. He is a graduate of the Centre de Danse International in Cannes, France, where he studied ballet with such notables as Rosella Hightower, Jose Ferran, Anton Dolin, and Spanish dance with Emma Maleras. He made his debut as a professional dancer with Miss Hightower and became a member of the Strasbourg Opera ballet in France. In the United States, Mr. Mesa was a soloist with the Ruth Page Chicago Ballet and performed as guest artist with the Kansas City, Dallas and Omaha Ballet companies.

For ten years, Mr. Mesa was the Arkansas Art Center's Artist-in-Residence during which time he taught classes, choreographed dance works and performed. Today, he is the founder and artistic director of the Arkansas Ballet Theatre, a nonprofit performing company under the Community School of the Arts, that brings high quality classical ballet performances to Arkansas. In keeping with its standard of excellence, the Community School of the Arts in honored to have Mr. Mesa amongst its faculty.

James Olmstead, BM Hendrix College.

James is an Arkansas native who has a strong background as a performer. As a Junior High and High School student, he was an annual state competition winner. Following his studies at Hendrix, James began in January of 2008 as a studio accompanist and répétiteur for the UALR Music Department and as a piano teacher for the UALR Community School of the Arts.

He has worked at the Repertory Theatre as AMD for Hello, Dolly! and previously at Hendrix College as the rehearsal pianist for Turandot and Carmina Burana, and music director for Landscape of the Body. The summer of 2008 he worked at the Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts as Assistant Music Director for Ragtime and Hot Mikado,

Diann Parker, MME, University of Central Arkansas; BA, Southern Arkansas University, Magnolia, AR.

Diann Brown Parker is well known throughout central Arkansas as a consummate music teacher. An Arkansas native, Mrs. Parker is lovingly rooted in Arkansas and its people with a long succession of accomplished music students over decades of teaching. A perpetual student herself, Diann has received the Master's degree in Music Education from the University of Central Arkansas, Conway, AR and the Bachelor's degree in Music from Southern Arkansas University, Magnolia, Arkansas.

A multi-talented musician, Mrs. Parker plays the piano, her primary instrument. She is also proficient in organ, wind instruments, brass, percussion and strings. Her greatest gift of all, however, arguably lies with her ability to teach, especially her ability to cheerfully motivate and communicate skills. In the Community School's ever-growing piano and instrument program, Diann is a unique and valuable addition.

Marian Payne, Masters Degree Candidate, Secondary Music Education, University of Arkansas at Little Rock; BA, Vocal Performance, University of Arkansas at Little Rock.

Marian Payne is a native-born Texan, raised in Houston. Her beautiful voice has led her to a rich and varied performance career, and the academic study of voice, conducting, and music education.

Marian has participated in many solo and choral competitions throughout the United States. She has had the privilege of singing with several symphony orchestras and symphony choruses. In 1996, Ms. Payne was awarded a scholarship to perform Mahler's Eighth Symphony with the Zubin Mehta, the Israeli Philharmonic, and the Dallas Symphony Chorus as part of the "Jerusalem 3,000 Birthday Celebration" in Israel.

Currently, Marian continues her vocal studies with the notable Dorothy Sawatski and is a Masters Degree candidate in Secondary Music Education. She has been student conductor for the UALR Concert Choir, continues to sing professionally, tutors college music students, and teaches Voice and Piano through the UALR Community School of the Arts.

Alberta McCauly Pearson, MFA, Memphis State University; BA, MA, University of Arkansas at Little Rock.

Alberta Pearson brings to the Community School of the Arts many years of expertise teaching art on the college level. She taught regularly through the UALR Department of Art and enjoys working with younger students through the Community School. Through Mrs. Pearson, the younger student has the distinct advantage of being introduced to techniques, materials, and ideas that students receive in college.

Alberta, by profession, is a sculptor whose artwork has been exhibited throughout the United States and Europe. Her own considerable talent as an artist, and her ability to effectively work with all age groups, makes her classes rich and inspiring.

Steve Struthers, Musicians Institute, Hollywood, CA.

A member of the UALR Music Department faculty, Mr. Struthers teaches guitar for the college music student. He also teaches noncredit guitar for adults and children through the Community School of the Arts. Steve has developed an impressive reputation as a performer and teacher. In the professional music community, Steve is regarded as one of the finest guitarists in the region - a true musician's musician. Although essentially a jazz guitarist, he is equally at home with rock, pop,and blues music.

Struthers has performed in Canada, Greenland, and throughout most of the United States. He has played with such notables as Herb Ellis, Pharaoh Sanders, Johnny Winter, Eddie Harris, Art Porter, Sr., Charles Thomas, as well as in concert with famous groups such as Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, and Iron Butterfly. The Community School is very fortunate to offer guitar instruction through Mr. Struthers.

Vivian Weiwen Ye, MA in Linguistic Methodology, L'École des Haute Études, College of Social Sciences, Paris, France ; BA, South China Normal School, Department of Chinese.

The UALR Community School of the Arts is pleased to announce the appointment of Vivian Ye as head of the Chinese Language Arts program. Mrs. Ye is an accomplished linguist and an experienced and dedicated teacher. After much time and effort in developing a totally original curriculum for the UALR Community School, Mrs. Ye offers classes in Conversational Chinese and Chinese Culture to the Little Rock community.