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DocuSign Envelope ID:220566FB-947D-468C-B639-17D506BDD642 <br /> RESUME <br /> Charles Edward Pettee <br /> Address: 318 Burris Pl. <br /> Chapel Hill,NC 27516 <br /> (919)967-1381 <br /> www.charles)eettee.com <br /> Education: Bachelor of Arts degree in Geology(minor in Botany), University of NC <br /> at Chapel Hill, 1980. <br /> Employment: March, 1981 -present: Over 5,000 live performances fronting several different <br /> bands/venues including: 1)Shady Grove Band founding partner,songwriter <br /> and vocalist/mandolin/guitar for this four-piece touring bluegrass group and <br /> Flying Fish Records recording artist, six critically acclaimed albums, <br /> performances throughout the US, Canada, and Europe(e.g., The Lincoln <br /> Center, (NY), Winnepeg Folk Festival, Walnut Valley Festival (KS),MerleFest <br /> (NC),repeat showcase act for the Southern Arts Federation, International <br /> Bluegrass Music Association,the National Association of Campus Activities, <br /> and many others. http://www.theshadygroveband.com <br /> 2)2002—present: Eight-piece ensemble"Charles Pettee& FolkPsalm" <br /> "FolkPsalm"performs Charles Pettee's original compositions based on the Old <br /> Testament Psalms. The original music features extensive vocal harmonies, <br /> acoustic stringed instruments,and drums. Performances include West Lawn,US <br /> Capitol, MLK Day 2006;MerleFest; Duke Chapel;NC ArtsMarket showcase, <br /> numerous conferences and churches. CDs Steady Love(2002)and True Wealth <br /> (2005),and The Way of Manna(2010). Fourth album is slated for Fall <br /> production. litt_p•//www.folkpsaim,com <br /> 3) 1995 —present: "Hear the Sound"educational programs and <br /> residencies: Approved Teaching Artist NC Arts Council, United Arts Council, <br /> Arts and Sciences Council, CAPS,and others; Pettee's educational music <br /> programs demonstrate the multicultural musical traditions of the South and are <br /> now performed year-round with age-appropriate presentations for each of preK, <br /> k-1,2-5, 6-8,9-12,family,and senior adult groups in schools and libraries <br /> throughout the Southeast. littp•//www.chariespettee.com <br /> 4) 1980-present: Solo/duo/trio appearances <br /> Charles Pettee performances,with Chuck and the WagginEars, or solo,feature <br /> his original compositions, along with bluegrass,blues,Celtic, and folk songs and <br /> instrumentals,and are in regular demand at festivals, special events,churches, <br /> and concert venues throughout the southeastern US. <br /> http://www.charlespettee.com <br /> Background: Began playing guitar and piano at an early age, always with a desire to"make up <br /> songs". Discovered the mandolin at age thirteen,and, drawn to the bluegrass <br /> styles,began to learn to play it and the banjo from Bucky Hanks,and other <br /> Asheville,NC area pickers. Pettee learned composition from renowned western <br /> NC songwriters, including Larry Rhodes, Don Humphries, and Malcom <br /> Holcombe. Upon graduation from college,Pettee chose to pursue a career in <br /> bluegrass music. In 1981, Pettee co-founded The Shady Grove Band which <br /> became a full-time touring group in 1984, and has recorded over forty of <br /> Pettee's compositions. Pettee received regular instruction on mandolin from <br /> mandolin-master Tony Williamson in the 1980s. In late 80s,Pettee began to <br /> offer in-school programs about the history of traditional music,while continuing <br /> to tour with Shady Grove Band and write music. <br />