2018-404-E Arts - NC Arts in Action arts grant

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DocuSign Envelope ID: A5390FC7 -F958- 430E- B005- 9B477AAEB1B1 Artist Description 1. The four artists running the Orange and Durham County school programs are Marlon Torres, Alton Tisino, Doug Largent and Tiana Sutton. NC AIA's Executive Director, Marlon Torres, oversees the program in all schools. As former principal dancer of the international modern dance company Galumpha, Marlon created and performed award - winning choreography showcased around the world. His work as a Planner, Trainer, and Developer of Project Management Concepts through Body Movement received the 2014 Platinum Award from the NC Project Management Institute. He holds an MBA in marketing from the University of Leicester in the UK and earned a B.A. in theatre and dance from Binghamton University. Marlon is Hispanic. 2. Musical Director Doug Largent is a Carrboro, NC -based music director, double bassist, jazz organist and pianist. After earning his degree at UNC- Chapel Hill, Doug worked in New York City as a freelance musician at jazz clubs such as The Blue Note, Smalls, and the Jazz Standard. As a studio musician, he contributed to hundreds of projects, including Emmy - winning children's programs Wonder Pets, Sesame Street, and Third and Bird. After moving back to NC in 2010, Doug has played in productions at NC Theater, Burning Coal Theater, and Raleigh Little Theater. He served on the faculty of The UNC Jazz Workshop. His jazz group The Doug Largent Trio has released five albums. Doug plays organ and bass at Unity Church of the Triangle and Cornerstone Presbyterian. He accompanies ballet classes at Duke University. Doug is a part -time employee of Arts in Action. Doug is white. 3. Artistic Director Alton Tisino has conceived, orchestrated, and scripted several of NCAIA's in- school performances during his seven years with NC AIA. He holds a B.A. in communication studies from Texas State University —San Marcos, and assisted Jacques d'Amboise in several residencies. Alton is also a published composer. His credits include 3 original holiday compositions for national recording artist Yolanda Rabun's critically acclaimed album, Christmastime, as well as her adult contemporary hit single, Hold on to your dreams. Alton is African American. 4. Tiana Sutton is a dancer and choreographer who has been with NC AIA for the past year. She teaches hip hop at several area schools and is trained in the NDI methodology. Tiana is African American. Are you hiring Yes multicultural artists with the requested funds from this grant?