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DocuSign Envelope ID: FF904CCC-8943-46A2-B042-006AF1407ED4 <br /> p. 2 <br /> forty of Pettee's compositions. Pettee received regular instruction on mandolin from mandolin-master <br /> Tony Williamson in the 1980s. In late 1980s, Pettee began to offer in-school programs about the history <br /> of traditional music,while continuing to tour with Shady Grove Band and write music. <br /> Honors, Commissions, Performances <br /> Dec. 11, 2014, Charles Pettee& FolkPsalm release 4th CD of all original musical settings for Psalms: "A <br /> Dove on Distant Oaks" (Pettee's 13th career release) <br /> June, 2014, 2013, 2012, &2011, Instructor/Coordinator of first ever"Bluegrass Camp for Kids" <br /> sponsored by Pine Cone and Cary Recreation and Parks Department., NC <br /> United Arts Council of Raleigh and Wake County's"Performer of the Year" 2008-09. NC Arts Council <br /> Touring Artist Roster, CAPS Teaching Artist 2009-2013. <br /> Sept, 2011,'10,'09,'08,'07, Charles Pettee,coordinator/instructor, "Bluegrass Camp for Kids" @ Ulster- <br /> American Folk Park, Omagh, Northern Ireland. <br /> April, 2007: "Bluegrass/Brown Earth" collaboration with African-American Dance Ensemble, Carolina <br /> Chocolate Drops, and Shady Grove Band premiers. <br /> Sept., 2004: Charles Pettee& FolkPsalm"Duke Chapel, Durham, NC, MerleFest,Wilkesboro, NC, 2004& <br /> 2005. <br /> Pettee juried into Southern Arts Federation's southernartistry.org 2005 <br /> Showcase artist for NC Presenter's Consortium "ArtsMarket" 2004/07/08 <br /> June, 2000,Shady Grove Band 13`h European Tour <br /> Recipient, 1995 Emerging Artist Grant, Durham Arts Council, NC <br /> Sep., 1993:The Shady Grove Band at The Lincoln Center, NY, NY("Roots of American Music" festival) <br /> Original compositions have received airplay in the US,and many foreign countries on radio, satellite,and <br /> television,according to BMI statements. <br /> Host, Mandolin Mania Workshop, 1995 MerleFest,Wilkesboro, NC. Host, mandolin seminar 1991 Owen <br /> Sound Folk Festival,Ontario. Panelist and judge at the National Guitar Flat-Picking Championship, KS, <br /> 1989. Host, mandolin workshop,Winnepeg Folk Festival, Manitoba, 1986. Winner,first place, Chapel <br /> Hill Guitar Flat-Picking Contest, 1984. <br /> Recipient"Meet the Composers"grant from the New York State Council on the Arts, <br /> May, 1991. <br /> Winner, 1990 North Carolina Composers Competition,sponsored by Duke University Cultural Services. <br /> Composer, music for the play"Seafood",first place winner in the full length category in the 1988 NC <br /> Playwright's Fund competition, and produced in 1989 by Man Bites Dog Repertory. <br />