Stephen Futrell

Professional Activity & Scholarship

Conductor, adjudicator, clinician

April 21-22, 2023 ~ Conductor, NCMEA Western Regional High School Honor. Choir, Flatrock, NC

March 16-17, 2023 ~ Adjudicator, LMEA District VII Large Ensemble Festival, Raceland, LA

April 11-12, 2022 ~ Conductor, Brunswick All-County High School Honor Chorus, Leland, NC

April 4-6, 2022 ~ Adjudicator, Bayouland Music Festival, Raceland, LA

August, 2021 ~ Panelist – Blind Peer Review (Book Proposal Review), A Manual of Strategies for Technical Issues in Singing, Carla LeFevre, Plural Publishing, San Diego, CA

Nov. 21-23, 2019 ~ Conductor, LMEA All State High School Mixed Choir, Baton Rouge, LA

June, 2019 ~ Adjudicator, CS Music Vocal Summer Competition On-line Round

April, 2019 ~ Adjudicator, CS Music Vocal Spring Competition On-line Round

Jan. 24-26, 2019 ~ Adjudicator/Clinician, 46th Annual University of Mary Jazz Festival, Bismark, ND

December, 2018 ~ Adjudicator, Central Division Solo & Ensemble Festival, North Carolina MEA, Wake Forest University, NC

December, 2018 ~ Adjudicator, CS Music Vocal Winter Competition On-line Round

October, 2018 ~ Panelist – Blind Peer Review (Book Proposal Review), Systematic Voice Pedagogy: The Art of Studio Application, Kari Ragan, Plural Publishing, San Diego, CA

September, 2018 ~ Adjudicator, CS Music Vocal Fall Competition On-line Round

April, 2018 ~ Adjudicator, CS Music Vocal Spring Competition On-line Round

March 22, 2018 ~ Adjudicator, NCMEA West #1, Solo/Small Ensemble Music Performance Assessment, Charlotte, NC

February, 2018 ~ Adjudicator, CS Music Vocal Winter Competition On-line Round

January 2018 ~ Professional Vocal Coach/Voice instruction (current and on-going), CS Music (formerly ClassicalSinger.com)

August, 2017 ~ Adjudicator, ClassicalSinger.com Vocal Summer Competition On-line Round

April 11, 2017 ~ Clinician/Adjudicator, Hunt Choir Festival (sponsored by NCMEA), Wilson, NC

April 7, 2017 ~ Conductor, Alamance Burlington School System Elementary Honor Choir, Burlington, NC

Feb. 28-Mar. 5, 2017 ~ Clinician/Director, Vocal Jazz Workshops, University of Colorado Boulder

August, 2016 ~ Adjudicator, ClassicalSinger.com Vocal Summer Competition On-line Round

July 3, 2016 ~ Conductor, Company Shops Band, Burlington 4th of July Concert, NC

April 21-23, 2016 ~ Adjudicator, LMEA East 1A Choral Festival, Raceland, LA

December 5, 2015 ~ Conductor, 50th Annual Messiah Open Sing, Chapel Hill, NC (professional orchestra and soloists)

January 26-28, 2015 ~ Conductor, Lafourche Parish High School Honor Chorus, Raceland, LA

April, 2014 ~ Adjudicator, ClassicalSinger.com Vocal Competition On-line Round

April 19-20, 2013 ~ Conductor, Orange County High School Honor Choir, Hillsborough, NC

February 23, 2013 ~ Adjudicator, NCMEA East 1A Division Solo & Ensemble Festival, Raleigh, NC

October 26-27, 2012 ~ Conductor, GMEA District I High School Honor Choir, Savannah, GA

April 18-19, 2012 ~ Conductor, Rowan/Salisbury High School All County Honor Choir, Salisbury, NC

Jan. 27-28, 2012 ~ Adjudicator/Clinician, 39th Annual University of Mary Jazz Festival, Bismark, ND

February 18-19, 2011 ~ Conductor, Orange County High School Honor Choir, Hillsborough, NC

March 19-20, 2010 ~ Adjudicator, District IX High School Choral Festival, Woodridge, VA

February 22-23, 2010 ~ Conductor, Cleveland County High School Honor Choir, Shelby, NC

May 27, 2009 ~ Panelist, Arts and Audiences Grants Panel, North Carolina Arts Council, Raleigh, NC

March 1-2, 2007 ~ Conductor, Rowan/Salisbury High School All County Honor Choir, Salisbury, NC

June 8-July 2, 2006 ~ Associate Conductor/Chorus Master, Aegean Verdi Festival, Mytilene, Greece

April 2, 2006 ~ Conductor, National Youth Choir, Field Studies International, Carnegie Hall, NY

April 8, 2005 ~ Adjudicator, Choral Clash Choir Festival, University of North Carolina Pembroke

November 20, 2004 ~ Conductor, Bismarck State College ChoirFest, ND

October 22-23, 2004 ~ Conductor,  Guilford High School All County Honor Choir, NC

April 29-30, 2004 ~ Conductor, Rowan/Salisbury High School All County Honor Choir, NC

February 24, 2004 ~ Clinician, East Chapel Hill High School Choral Department, NC

January 29-30, 2004 ~ Conductor, NCACDA Sr. High Women’s All State Chorus, Greensboro Coliseum, NC

May 5, 2003 ~ Adjudicator, High School Choral Festival, Raleigh Theatre, Raleigh, NC

June 3-7, 2002 ~ Conductor, L’Accademia Dell’Arte di Arezzo/Sinfonia Dell’Arte di Arezzo, Toscana, Italy

April 3, 2001 ~ Conductor, Rockingham High School All County Honor Choir, Wentworth, NC

May 12, 2000 ~ Adjudicator, Festival of Choirs, Worlds of Fun, Kansas City, MO

May 15, 1999 ~ Adjudicator, Festival of Choirs, Worlds of Fun, Kansas City, MO

April 30, 1999 ~ Adjudicator, 26th Annual Ozark Mountain Band, Chorus and Orchestra Festival, Point Lookout, MO

April 24, 1999 ~ Adjudicator, State Solo & Ensemble Festival, Kansas State High School Activities Association. Emporia, KS

April 14, 1999 ~ Adjudicator, Regional Solo & Ensemble Festival, Kansas State High School Activities Association, Baldwin City, KS

April, 1998 ~ Adjudicator, Regional Solo & Ensemble Festival, Kansas State High School Activities Association, Baldwin City, KS

March, 1998 ~ Clinician, Choral Retreat, Cair Paravel High School, Topeka, KS

August, 1997 ~ Clinician & Conducting Staff, Lion & Lamb Gospel Workshop, Kansas City, MO

April, 1997 ~ Adjudicator, Regional Solo & Ensemble Festival, Kansas State High School Activities Association, Baldwin City, KS

March, 1997 ~ Adjudicator, Regional Large Ensemble Festival, School of the Osage, MO

February, 1996 ~ Clinician/Conductor, East Baton Rouge Parish Strings Camp, Baton Rouge, LA

May, 1995 ~ Conductor,  LMEA District III High School Honor Chorus, Lafayette, LA

February, 1994 ~ Conductor, LMEA District VII High School Honor Chorus, Thibodeaux, LA

October 7, 1993 ~ Conductor, Chamber orchestra concert and composition contest, Fanfare Arts & Humanities Concert Series, World premier: “Passacagli”, Fred Bickham. World premier: Enchantments: Concerto for Piano and Chamber Orchestra, Stephen Suber. Southeastern Louisiana University, Hammond, LA

October, 1993 ~ Conductor, LMEA District IV High School Honor Chorus, Baton Rouge, LA

March, 1993 ~ Adjudicator, LMEA District IV Choral Festival, Baton Rouge, LA

March, 1993 ~ Adjudicator, LMEA District VII Choral Festival, Mandeville, LA

February, 1993 ~ Adjudicator, District VII Choral Festival, Summit, MS

February, 1993 ~ Adjudicator, Mississippi Show Choir Festival, Pearl River Community College, MS

February, 1993 ~ Adjudicator, LMEA District VII Solo & Ensemble Festival, Slidell, LA

Summers, 1989-95 ~ Brass Clinician, Central Lafourche High School Band Camp, Mathews, LA

March, 1989 ~ Adjudicator, District IX Choral Festival, Warrenton, VA

June, 1988 ~ Clinician, Potomac Show Choir Camp, Shepherd College, Shepherdstown, WV

January, 1988 ~ Conductor, LMEA District III High School Honor Chorus, Lafayette, LA

 

Presentations

"Singing in the Time of COVID." Life @ Elon, Elon University, NC. (September 28, 2021)

“Catalog Offerings: Fred Bock Music Company (What to Look for in the Score).” Louisiana Music Educators Association Conference, Baton Rouge, LA. (November 21-23, 2019)

“In Concert: Cantari – Voices Chapel Hill.” Invited performance for NC ACDA Fall Conference, Meredith University, Raleigh, NC. (October 4, 2019)

“Improvisation & Scat Singing – It’s All About the Blues.” 46th Annual University of Mary Jazz Festival, Bismark, ND. (Jan. 24-26, 2019)

“Vocal Technique for Soloists and Jazz Ensemble Members: Style, Scat Syllables and Pedagogy.” Louisiana Association for Jazz Education and Louisiana Music Educators Association Conference, Baton Rouge, LA. (November 16-19, 2017)

“Technique and Style in Popular/Commercial Vocal Performance.” Vocal Jazz Workshops, University of Colorado Boulder. (February 28-March 5, 2017)

“Vocal Jazz Repertoire Selection & Programming.” Vocal Jazz Workshops, University of Colorado Boulder. (February 28-March 5, 2017)

“Vocal Jazz & A Cappella Ensemble Rehearsal Strategies.” Vocal Jazz Workshops, University of Colorado Boulder. (February 28-March 5, 2017)

“Professionalism: What Matters Most.” Professional Development Workshops for Choral Directors, Band Directors and General Music Teachers, LaFourche Parish, LA. (May 23-26, 2016)

“Choral Literature: Score Preparation & Musical Expression.” Professional Development Workshops for Choral Directors, Band Directors and General Music Teachers, LaFourche Parish, LA. (May 23-26, 2016)

“Fundamental Vocal Technique: Warmups & Practical Application.” Professional Development Workshops for Choral Directors, Band Directors and General Music Teachers, LaFourche Parish, LA. (May 23-26, 2016)

“Conducting Technique & Gesture.” Professional Development Workshops for Choral Directors, Band Directors and General Music Teachers, LaFourche Parish, LA. (May 23-26, 2016)

“Redefining Vocal Jazz.” ACDA Southern Division Conference, Chattanooga, TN. (March 10, 2016)

“1…2…3…Go!” Commencement address, River Mill Academy, Graham, NC. (May 21, 2015)

“Improving Sight Reading for Festival.” Professional Development Workshop for Choral Directors, Band Directors and General Music Teachers, LaFourche Parish, LA. (May 28-30, 2014)

“Vocal Technique for Band & Choral Directors.” Professional Development Workshop for Choral Directors, Band Directors and General Music Teachers, LaFourche Parish, LA. (May 28-30, 2014)

“Conducting Technique & Gesture.” Professional Development Workshop for Choral Directors, Band Directors and General Music Teachers, LaFourche Parish, LA. (May 28-30, 2014)

“In Concert: élan, elon university vocal jazz.” Invited performance opening for the New York Voices. The Florida Theatre, ACDA Southern Division Conference, Jacksonville, FL. (March 6, 2014)

 “Vocal Jazz vs. A Cappella: Vocal Style/Technique, Mic Technique & Basic Sound Reinforcement.” With élan, elon university vocal jazz. ACDA Southern Division Conference, Jacksonville, FL. (March 6, 2014)

 “Vocal Jazz Repertoire Reading Session.” ACDA Southern Division Conference, Winston-Salem, NC. (February 29-March 3, 2012)

 “Integrating Vocal Jazz into Your Existing Program.” ACDA Southern Division Conference, Winston-Salem, NC. (February 29-March 3, 2012)

“Vocal Jazz Music Reading Session.” Jazz Education Network Convention, New Orleans, LA. (January 5-8, 2011)

“Art is in the Details: It’s a Food of Love Thing.” Arizona ACDA, Flagstaff, AZ. (June 17-19, 2010)

“Vocal Jazz Nuts & Bolts: Style, Rehearsal Techniques & Sound Reinforcement.” Arizona ACDA, Flagstaff, AZ. (June 17-19, 2010)

“Vocal Jazz Repertoire Reading Session.” ACDA Southern Division Conference, Memphis, TN. (March 10, 2010)

“Working with Rhythm Sections for Vocal Jazz.” ACDA Southern Division Conference, Memphis, TN. (March 10, 2010)

“Vocal Jazz Techniques, Style & Literature.” With élan~elon university vocal jazz, North Carolina MEA In-Service Conference, Winston-Salem, NC. (November 7, 2009)

“Sound Reinforcement.” With élan~elon university vocal jazz, North Carolina MEA In-Service Conference, Winston-Salem, NC. (November 7, 2009)

“Vocal Jazz Repertoire, Style and Getting Started.” Louisiana Music Educators Association State Conference, Baton Rouge, LA. (November 19-22, 2009)

“A Vocabulary of Gestures: Communication is the Key in Conducting,” Louisiana Music Educators Association State Conference, Baton Rouge, LA. (November 19-22, 2009)

“Vocal Jazz Music Reading Session.” International Association for Jazz Education Convention, Toronto, Canada. (January 9-12, 2008)

“Vocal Jazz Music Reading Session.” International Association for Jazz Education Convention, New York, NY. (January 10-13, 2007)

“Vocal Jazz Music Reading Session.” International Association for Jazz Education Convention, New York, NY. (January 11-14, 2006)

“Solo vocal jazz style, performance & improvisation” Vocal Jazz Workshop, University of Lincoln-Nebraska. (July 19-20, 2004)

“Vocal jazz ensemble rehearsal techniques and style.” Vocal Jazz Workshop, University of Lincoln-Nebraska. (July 19-20, 2004)

“Vocal jazz literature reading session and programming considerations.” Vocal Jazz Workshop, University of Lincoln-Nebraska. (July 19-20, 2004)

“Sound reinforcement and microphone technique.” Vocal Jazz Workshop, University of Lincoln-Nebraska. (July 19-20, 2004)

“Audition preparation for collegiate music programs for high school students.” NCACDA Fall Conference, Greensboro, NC. (October 4, 2003)

“Vocal Jazz Music Reading Session.” International Association for Jazz Education Convention, Toronto, Canada. (January 9-11, 2003)

“Vocal Jazz Music Reading Session.” International Association for Jazz Education Convention, Long Beach, CA. (January 10-13, 2002)

“Vocal Jazz Music Reading Session.” International Association for Jazz Education Convention, New Orleans, LA. (January 12-15, 2000)

“Recording Studio & Commercial Music.” Missouri Choral Directors Association, Jefferson City, MO.  (July 23, 1999)

“Sound Reinforcement for Vocal Jazz & Show Choirs.” Missouri Choral Directors Association, Jefferson City, MO.  (July 23, 1999)

 

Lectures in Academic Settings

"Modern Editions: Research Practices." UC Boulder Choral Studies, Graduate Choral Symposium, University of Colorado Boulder. (April 22, 2020)

“Three Motets by Anna Amalia herzogin von Sachsen: Classical Rhetoric and Style.” UC Boulder Choral Studies, Graduate Choral Symposium, University of Colorado Boulder. (April 22, 2020)

“Style, Rhetoric & Interpretation: Romantic Period Works by Brahms, Rachmaninov, Bortniansky.” UC Boulder Choral Studies, University of Colorado Boulder. (February 29, 2017)

Visiting Professor of Music. Individual lessons and coaching sessions with master’s and doctoral conducting students. University of Colorado Boulder. (February 28-29, 2017)

Visiting Professor of Music. Individual lessons and coaching sessions with master’s and doctoral conducting students. University of Colorado Boulder. (July 24-28, 2013)

Visiting Professor of Music. Individual voice lessons on commercial/jazz technique and style, Spelman Choir rehearsal, undergraduate conducting class and jazz ensemble rehearsals. Spelman College, Atlanta, GA. (February 8-11, 2012)

 “Jazz Style & Improvisation.” Oklahoma State University Jazz Studies, Oklahoma City, OK. (November 13, 2010)

 “Vocal Technique & Health for Jazz Singers.” Oklahoma State University Jazz Studies, Oklahoma City, OK. (November 14, 2010)

Visiting Lecturer of Music. Graduate choral seminar. Arizona State University, Phoenix AZ. (June 18, 2010)

Guest Lecturer. Graduate choral literature class via video conferencing. Arizona State University. (April 21, 2009)

Visiting Lecturer of Music. Conducting class. Spelman College, Atlanta, GA. (October 23, 2006)

“Jazz Style & Improvisation.” Eastern Kentucky University Jazz Studies, Richmond, KY. (April 30, 2006)

“Jazz Style & Improvisation.” Eastern Illinois University Jazz Studies, Charleston, IL. (April 20, 2006)

“The Music of Krystof Penderecki.” Graduate choral seminar, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. (July 3, 2000)

“Vocal Style, Technique & Improvisation.” Jazz Studies Department, Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago. (November, 1994)

Printed & Recorded Works

“Program Notes.” Voices – The Chapel Hill Chorus 2023-2024 Season Program. (Program notes for all concerts during the season.) Voices – The Chapel Hill Chorus, NC. (Fall/Spring 2022-2023)

“Program Notes.” Voices – The Chapel Hill Chorus 2022-2023 Season Program. (Program notes for all concerts during the season.) Voices – The Chapel Hill Chorus, NC. (Fall/Spring 2022-2023)

“Program Notes.” Voices – The Chapel Hill Chorus 2021-2022 Season Program. (Program notes for all concerts during the season.) Voices – The Chapel Hill Chorus, NC. (Fall/Spring 2021-2022)

“Elon Alma Mater.” Musical arrangement for Elon University Fire of the Carolinas Marching Band, Elon, NC. (August, 2021)

“Paris Rutherford: Vocal Jazz Pedagogy & Practice.” In Search of Inspiration: Interviews with Notable Choral Conductors, edited by Anna Wheeler Gentry and Gregory R. Gentry. GIA Publications, 2021.

“Golden Boy,” Freddie Mercury, Mike Moran, Time Rice. Editor/arranger, musical score. Limited edition/publication through Hal Leonard Corporation for Louisiana Music Educators Association All State Mixed Choir. (Fall, 2019)

“Program Notes.” Voices – The Chapel Hill Chorus 2019-2020 Season Program. (Program notes for all concerts during the season.) Voices – The Chapel Hill Chorus, NC. (Fall/Spring 2019-2020)

“Vocal Jazz Hot 10: Focus on Steve Zegree.” Volume 20/Issue 2, The Carolina Caroler, NC ACDA newsletter. (Summer, 2019)

“Program Notes.” Voices – The Chapel Hill Chorus 2018-2019 Season Program. (Program notes for all concerts during the season.) Voices – The Chapel Hill Chorus, NC. (Fall/Spring 2018-2019)

“Serenada: Opus 57, No. 1,” Anton Arensky (1861-1906), ed. Stephen A. Futrell. Editor, musical score. Fred Bock Music, California. (Fall, 2018)

“Vocal Technique: Developing Chest.” Volume 19/Issue 2, The Carolina Caroler, NC ACDA newsletter. (Summer, 2018)

“Elon Holiday Greetings Video II.” Writer/arranger, Co-Producer, On-screen talent. Elon University. (December, 2017)

“A Cappella and the Curriculum: Points to Ponder.” Volume 18/Issue 2, The Carolina Caroler, NC ACDA newsletter. (Summer, 2017)

“Elon Day Promotional Video.” Writer/arranger, Co-Producer, On-screen talent. Elon University. (February, 2017)

“Elon Holiday Greetings Video I.” Writer/arranger, Co-Producer, On-screen talent. Elon University. (December, 2016)

“Vocal Jazz Hot 10.” Volume 17/Issue 3, The Carolina Caroler, NC ACDA newsletter. (Fall, 2016)

“Golden Boy,” Freddie Mercury, Mike Moran, Time Rice. Editor/arranger, musical score. Limited edition/publication through Hal Leonard Corporation for University of Nebraska Lincoln Choral Activities. (Spring, 2016)

“Art is in the Details—It’s a Food of Love Thing.” Volume 16/Issue 3, The Carolina Caroler, NC ACDA newsletter. (Fall, 2015)

“Regina coeli laetare,” Anna Amalia Herzogin von Sachsen (1739-1807). Editor, musical score. Greg Gentry Choral Series, Fred Bock Music, California. (Summer, 2015)

Songs of Praise, Jerome Theriot. Featured vocalist, album project, Music Blöc Productions, New Orleans, LA. (2015)

Night of the Soul – The Music of Ola Gjeilo (audio CD). Elon University Chorale, Camerata, Williams High School Choral Ensemble, Cedar Ridge High School Sotto Voce & Chamber Ensemble, and Elon Festival Orchestra. Editor and Produce. Recorded and produced at Elon University. Final mix and master at New Haven Studio, NC. (April 2014)

Requiem, W.A. Mozart. Elon University Chorale, Camerata, Front Street UMC Chancel Choir and Elon Festival Orchestra. Mix Engineer, Editor, Producer. Recorded and produced at Elon University. Final mix and master at New Haven Studio, NC. (March 2014)

Three Pieces for Mixed Choir and Cello: Opus 57, Anton Arensky (1861-1906). Editor, musical score. Commissioned by University of Colorado Boulder Choral Studies and performed by UCB Choir, Dr. Greg Gentry, conductor and UCB Director of Choral Studies. SÅF Music. (Fall, 2013)

“Vocal Jazz Hot 10.” Volume 28/Number 3, ACDA Southern Division Newsletter. (Fall, 2012)

Lead & backing vocals, instrumental arranging, trumpet for audio recordings of catalog offerings. Lion & Lamb Publishing, Atlanta, GA. (Summer – Fall, 2012)

“Elon Real Alumni of Genius.” Lead vocalist and on-screen talent. Video and Facebook campaign. CASE District III Grand Award Winner for Electronic Communication/Social Media. Elon University Office of Communication, Elon, NC. (January, 2012)

“Golden Boy,” Freddie Mercury, Mike Moran, Time Rice. Editor/arranger, musical score. Limited edition/publication through Hal Leonard Corporation for National Youth Choir, Field Studies International, Carnegie Hall, New York. (April 4, 2011)

“Spice It Up with a Latin Feel.” Volume 26/Number 2, ACDA Southern Division Newsletter. (Spring, 2010)

Ever Elon Music. CD compilation (live and studio cuts) for the Ever Elon Campaign. Mix Engineer, Editor, Co-Producer. Majestic Oak Recording @ Elon (Music Department Label), Elon University. (September, 2009)

“Ever Elon Theme,” Todd Coleman, Stephen Futrell. Theme music for the Ever Elon Campaign. Co-writer, Arranger, Singer, Trumpet, Mix Engineer, Editor, Producer. Ever Elon Music compilation. Majestic Oak Recording (Music Department Label), Elon University. (September, 2009)

“Golden Boy,” Freddie Mercury, Mike Moran, Time Rice. Editor/arranger, musical score. Limited edition/publication through Hal Leonard Corporation for National Youth Choir, Field Studies International, Carnegie Hall, New York. (April 2, 2006)

A Celebration of Light, Elon University Camerata (various selections, audio CD)). Editor, Producer. Recorded live and produced at Elon University. (December 2005)

“Sound Reinforcement for Jazz or Show Choir, Part 2.” Volume 6/Issue 3, The Carolina Caroler, NC ACDA newsletter. (Summer, 2005)

“Sound Reinforcement for Jazz or Show Choir, Part 1.” Volume 6/Issue 2, The Carolina Caroler, NC ACDA newsletter. (Spring, 2005)

Carmina Burana, Carl Orff (DVD). Elon Chorale, Camerata, Burlington Boys Choir, Percussion Ensemble. Editor, Producer. Recorded live and produced at Elon University. (April 2005)

“Alma redemptoris Mater,” Anna Amalia Herzogin von Sachsen (1739-1807). Editor, musical score. National Music, California. (Spring 2004)

“Regina coeli laetare,” Anna Amalia Herzogin von Sachsen (1739-1807). Editor, musical score. National Music, California. (Spring 2004)

“Salve Regina,” Anna Amalia Herzogin von Sachsen (1739-1807). Editor, musical score. National Music, California. (Spring 2004)

Picture of You, Ginger Mellermon (album). Vocalist/arranger. First Run Productions, Kansas City, MO. (2004)

“Spice It Up Brazilian Style.” Volume 4/Issue 3, The Carolina Caroler, NC ACDA newsletter. (Summer, 2003)

élan éclectique (audio CD), élan—elon university vocal jazz. Producer, editing. Mastered at First Run Productions, Kansas City, MO. Recorded at Elon University. Elon, NC. (October 2003)

 “Golden Boy,” Freddie Mercury, Mike Moran, Time Rice. Editor/arranger, musical score. Limited edition/publication through Hal Leonard Corporation for National Youth Choir, Field Studies International, Lincoln Center, New York. (April 6, 2003)

I Worship You, Dan Smith (album). Vocalist/arranger. First Run Productions, Kansas City, MO. (July, 2002)

I Love the Cross, John Lemonis (album). Vocalist/arranger. Lemonis Studios, Nashville, TN. (2002)

“The Question of the Centuries.” Volume 3/Issue 1, The Carolina Caroler, NC ACDA newsletter. (Fall, 2001)

“CD Review.” Volume 3/Issue 1, The Carolina Caroler, NC ACDA newsletter. (Fall, 2001)

We Have Come to Worship, Kindred Music (album). Vocalist/arranger. First Run Productions, Kansas City, MO. (2000)

Mollie, Mollie Weaver (album). Vocalist/arranger. Eclectic Productions, Nashville, TN. (2000)

The Collection, Jeffrey L. Schult (album). Lead vocalist (2 tracks). First Run Productions, Kansas City, MO. (1999)

 “A Pilot Study on the Effect of Appearance as it Relates to How Performance is Perceived,” by Stephen A. Futrell, Gregory R. Gentry and Matthew Harden. Kansas Music Educators Association Convention, Wichita, KS. (February, 1999)

Contend for the Faith, Dan Smith (album). Vocalist/arranger. First Run Productions, Kansas City, MO. (1998)

 “In Adventus Domini,” Guillaume Dufay (c. 1397-1434). Editor, musical score. SAF Music, Elon, NC. (1998)

The Prince of Egypt. Animated feature film.  Music producer: Czech and Slovak dubs. Dreamworks SKG, Glendale, CA. (July-August, 1998)

Brighter Day Mass (for children’s voices), Kevin Johnson, Stephen A. Futrell and Reginald Watkins. Lion & Lamb Music, Kansas city, MO. (August, 1997)

Lead the Way, Stephanie & DJ (album). Vocalist/arranger. First Run Productions, Kansas City, MO. (1997)

Heart Strings, Lawrence Seiberth Group (album). Featured vocalist. Chromatose Productions, New Orleans, LA. (1994)

M’Prove…Up With Youth, Up With Youth Louisiana (album). Engineer-tracking & mix/vocalist/arranger. Disk Productions, Baton Rouge, LA. (May, 1992)

Louisiana, Louisiana Department of Tourism (promotional film). Engineer/post-production/composer/trumpet/arranger. Disk Productions, Baton Rouge, MO. (1991)

Love One Another, John Lemonis (album). Vocals, vocal arranging. Disk Productions, Baton Rouge, LA. (1991)

Carpenter’s Lady, Jeff & June Newman (album). Vocals, vocal arranging. Disk Productions, Baton Rouge, LA. (1991)

Cajun! Cajun! Cajun!, Cedric Benoit (album). Vocals, vocal arranging. Swallow Records, Ville Platte, LA. (1991)

Performances – Professional Vocalist and Trumpet

April 28, 2018 ~ Guest vocalist – Elon University Jazz Ensemble, Elon, NC

April 14, 2018 ~ Featured vocalist, trumpet, Mass of St. Benedict the African, Kevin P. Johnson, World Premier, St. Benedict the African Parish, Chicago, IL

May 3, 2017 ~ Guest vocalist – Elon University Electric Ensemble, Elon, NC

December 15, 2017 ~ Trumpet, Cathedral Brass (Professional Quartet) – Concert Performance, The Burlington School, Elon, NC         

November 14, 2015 ~ Featured vocalist – Elon University Jazz Ensemble Concert, Elon, NC

July 24-28, 2013 ~ Tenor – Ernest Bloch’s Avodath Hakodesh, Colorado Music Festival, Boulder, CO

March 23, 2012 ~ Backing vocals – Ben Folds, North Carolina Symphony Orchestra, Raleigh, NC

December 14, 2011 ~ Trumpet, Cathedral Brass (Professional Quartet) – Concert Performance, The Elon School, Elon, NC

October 17, 2011 ~ Featured vocalist – Spelman College Department of Music Concert, Tribute to Willie T. Johnson and the Golden Gate Quartet, Atlanta, GA

April 28, 2011 ~ Guest vocalist & trumpet – Elon University Electric Ensemble,  Elon, NC

April 4, 2011 ~ Featured vocalist – National Youth Choir, Dr. Eph Ehly (conductor), Field Studies International, Carnegie Hall, NY

December 18, 2010 ~ Trumpet, Cathedral Brass (Professional Quartet) – Concert Performance,The Elon School, Elon, NC

November 12-15, 2010 ~ Featured vocalist – Oklahoma State University Jazz Ensemble, Oklahoma City, OK

November 7, 2010 ~ Tenor soloist – Mozart, Missa Brevis in G (K. 140), Episcopal Church of the Holy Comforter Music Ministry, Burlington, NC

August 27-28, 2010 ~ Featured vocalist – “Pops in the Park” Concert and Fundraiser, Eastern Kentucky University/Richmond Chamber of Commerce, KY

April 30, 2010 ~ Guest vocalist – Elon University Electric Ensemble, Elon, NC

March 25, 2010 ~ Backing vocals – Ben Folds, North Carolina Symphony Orchestra, Raleigh, NC

February 16, 2010 ~ Faculty Recital (voice) with Dr. Willis Delony (Piano Faculty, LSU), A Tribute to Johnny Mercer, Elon University, NC

February, 4, 2010 ~ Faculty Recital (trumpet) with The Phoenix Brass Quintet (faculty brass quintet at Elon University), Elon, NC

December 17, 2009 ~ Trumpet, Cathedral Brass (Professional Quartet) – Concert Performance, The Elon School, Elon, NC

December 13, 2009 ~ Trumpet, Cathedral Brass (Professional Quartet) – Concert Performance, Shiloh Presbyterian Church, Burlington, NC

December 8, 2009 ~ Trumpet, Cathedral Brass (Professional Quartet) – Concert Performance, Alamance Chorale, Graham, NC

November 21, 2009 ~ Trumpet, Cathedral Brass (Professional Quartet) – Concert Performance, Mebane Presbyterian Church, Mebane, NC.

August 14-15, 2009 ~ Featured vocalist – “Pops in the Park” Concert and Fundraiser, Eastern Kentucky University/Richmond Chamber of Commerce, KY

May 1, 2009 ~ Guest vocalist – Elon University Electric Ensemble, Elon, NC

March 1, 2009 ~ Trumpet, Cathedral Brass (Professional Quartet) – Concert Performance, Macedonia Lutheran Church, Burlington, NC

November 15, 2008 ~ Guest vocalist – Elon University Electric Ensemble, Elon, NC

August 15-16, 2008 ~ Featured vocalist – “Pops in the Park” Concert and Fundraiser, Eastern Kentucky University/Richmond Chamber of Commerce, KY

August 18-19, 2007 ~ Featured vocalist – “Pops in the Park” Concert and Fundraiser, Eastern Kentucky University/Richmond Chamber of Commerce, KY

September 15, 2006 ~ Faculty Recital (voice) with Dr. Willis Delony (Piano Faculty, LSU), Dr. Bill Grimes (Jazz Faculty, LSU), Troy Davis (Professional Drummer), A Tribute to Johnny Mercer, Elon University, NC

April 30, 2006 ~ Featured vocalist – Eastern Kentucky University Jazz Ensemble, Richmond, KY

April 20, 2006 ~ Featured vocalist – Eastern Illinois University Jazz Ensemble, Charleston, IL

August 20-21, 2004 ~ Featured vocalist – “Pops in the Park” Concert and Fundraiser, Eastern Kentucky University/Richmond Chamber of Commerce, KY

July 20, 2004 ~ Featured vocalist/Clinician – Vocal Jazz Workshop, University of Lincoln-Nebraska

April 23, 2004 ~ Featured vocalist – Elon University Jazz Ensemble, Elon, NC

February 20-21, 2004 ~ Featured vocalist – Concert and Fundraiser, Eastern Kentucky University/Richmond Chamber of Commerce, KY

April 6, 2003 ~ Featured vocalist – National Youth Choir, Dr. Eph Ehly (conductor), Field Studies International, Carnegie Hall, NY

April 21, 2001 ~ Guest vocalist – Heritage Chorale in concert, University of Missouri Kansas City

November, 1994 ~ Featured vocalist/Clinician – Jazz Studies Department, Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago

May 28, 1994 ~ Featured vocalist, Memorial Day Celebration, Baton Rouge Symphony Association Summer Concert Series, LA

May 21, 1994 ~ Featured vocalist, Hooray for Hollywood, Baton Rouge Symphony Association Summer Concert Series, LA

October 9, 1992 ~ Featured vocalist, SLU Jazz Ensemble, Fanfare Arts & Humanities Concert Series, Southeastern Louisiana University, Hammond, LA

July 9, 1992 ~ Featured vocalist, Bill Grimes & Friends, School of Music Summer Concert Series, Louisiana State University

July 4, 1992 ~ Featured vocalist, July 4th Celebration on the River, Baton Rouge Symphony Association, LA

May 26, 1991 ~ Lead vocalist – Contrast, Opening act for The Temptations, FestForAll, River City Festivals Association, Baton Rouge, LA

April 20, 1991 ~ Lead vocalist – InSync Jazz Ensemble, Second Place, Jazz Search Competition, Audobon Zoo, New Orleans, LA

July, 1989 ~ Solo vocalist, Fifth Place Vocal Division Pop Category and Top 25 Finalist Vocal Division Adult/Contemporary Category, National Music Competition, Music City Song Festival, Nashville, TN

October, 1988 ~ Performed the role of Freddy Eynsford Hill, My Fair Lady, The Old Opera House Theatre Company, Charles Town, WV

March, 1987 ~ Solo vocalist, Winner – Collegiate Vocal Solo Competition, Tara Show Choir Invitational. Performed in concert with Bobby McFerrin. Baton Rouge Theatre for Performing Arts, LA