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The Kennedy Center Activity Report

for

Louisiana


The following represent those individuals, their respective companies and cities of origin that
participate in the Kennedy Center and its activities and oversight.


BOARDS/LEADERSHIP

National Committee for the Performing Arts
A national advisory board whose members provide important support for The Kennedy Center through their leadership and advocacy in their home community as well as financial support. The NCPA has raised over $9 million for national arts education.

2009 Ms. Martha Anne Foster
Franklin, LA

Member
President's Advisory Committee on the Arts
A national advisory board appointed by the President of the United States to serve as "Ambassadors for the Arts" on behalf of The Kennedy Center to their home states and communities and who support the Center's national education and outreach programs.

2009 Joy Bollinger
Lockport, LA

Member
EDUCATION

Accessibility
This initiative ensures that all performances and events at The Kennedy Center are accessible to visitors and guests with disabilities and assists other organizations and individuals throughout the United States in establishing or improving access for people with disabilities to all aspects of the cultural arts.

2008 Ms. Pearlie S. Johnson
ADA Coordinator, Louisiana Division of the
Baton Rouge, LA
LEAD-August 2008

Participant
American College Theatre Festival
A national competition, awards program and theater education program for colleges and their students.

2007 Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA

School
2007 McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA

School
2007 Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA

School
2007 Tulane University
New Orleans, LA

School
2007 University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

School
2007 University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

School
Capacity Building Program
An assembly of managers and directors from theaters, dance companies and music ensembles that are "of color" who will work collectively to strengthen their respective positions in their communities through a program of information exchange with Kennedy Center Management.

2008 Mr. Ellis Bonaventure
Director, South Louisiana Center for the Arts
Houma, LA
Board Member Participants - October 2008

Participant
2008 Mr. William Drake
Cancer Fighters, LLC
Lafayette, LA
Board Member Participants - October 2008

Participant
2008 Ms. Dawn Gonsoulin
Board Member, South Louisiana Center for the arts
Houma, LA
Board Member Participants - October 2008

Participant
2008 Ms. Jarunee McBride
President, Cancer Fighters, LLC
Lafayette, LA
Board member Participants-October 2008

Participant
2008 Ms. Andree
Board President, South louisiana Center for the Arts
Houma, LA
Board Member Participants - October 2008

Participant
Events for Students
Live and satellite-based programs which are designed for high school and college-level students to participate in and develop a better understanding of the performing arts.

2003 Ms. Noel Bethea
Pearl River High
Pearl River, LA
Distance Learning

School
Jazz


2005 Jonathan M. Batiste
The Julliard School
Kenner, LA
2005 Betty Carter's Jazz Ahead

Participant
2004 Simon Lott
Baton Rouge, LA
Betty Carter's Jazz Ahead residency 2004

Participant
Kennedy Center Alliance for Arts Education Network
A network of state-based organizations that works to infuse the arts into the education system of their state.

2007 Neil W. Early
Executive Director, Louisiana Alliance for Arts Education
Leesville, LA

Organization
2007 Fred Zeagler
Treasurer, Louisiana Alliance for Arts Education
Baton Rouge, LA

Organization
2004 Nanette Greer
Principal, Baton Rouge Magnet High School
Baton Rouge, LA
2003-2004 KCAAEN Creative Ticket Award National School of Distinction

Winner
2002 South Highlands Academic & Perf. Arts Elem. School
Shreveport, LA
South Highlands Academic and Performing Arts Elementary Magnet School was a 2001-2002 KCAAEN Creative Ticket National School of Distinction.

Winner
Kennedy Center Internships
College juniors, seniors and students who have not been out of school more than two years have the opportunity to intern in a specific department of The Kennedy Center.

2004 Caroline J. Meehan
Shreveport, LA

Participant
Millennium Stage
Free performances are presented every day at 6:00 p.m. in The Kennedy Center's Grand Foyer.

2003 The Magnolia Sisters
Eunice, LA

Artist
2003 Dave Anderson's Symphony Boy Funk Ensemble
New Orleans, LA

Artist
2003 The Magnolia Sisters
Eunice, LA

Artist
2003 South Highlands Academic & Performing Arts
Shreveport, LA

School
2002 Original Dixieland Jazz Band
New Orleans, LA

Artist
2001 Sheryl Cormier & Her Cajun Sounds
Carencro, LA

Artist
2000 Caddo Magnet High Chamber
Shreveport, LA

School
miller
A Web-based arts and education network that provides educators with resources for teaching in, through and about the arts: http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org.

2005 Lauren Wong
Lafaette, LA
Selected by competition in state

Artist
2004 Andrew Chan
Baton Rouge, LA
Selected by competition in state

Artist
2004 Andrew Chan
Baton Rouge, LA
Selected by competition in state

Artist
1998 Tommy Oswald
Baton Rouge, LA
Selected by competition in state

Artist
Partners in Education
The Performing Arts Centers and Schools is a program which works with cultural organizations and schools throughout the nation to expand their education programs with a primary focus on the education of teachers.

2009
Acadiana Arts Council
, LA
Partnership teams

Participant
2009
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
, LA
Partnership teams

Participant
2009
Lafayette Parish School System
, LA
Partnership teams

Participant
2009
Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge
, LA
Partnership teams

Participant
2009
East Baton Rouge Parish School System
, LA
Partnership teams

Participant
2009
Kid smART
, LA
Partnership teams

Participant
2009
New Orleans Ballet Association
, LA
Partnership teams

Participant
2009
Algiers Charter School
, LA
Partnership teams

Participant
2007 Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge, LA
Team entered program in 2005.

Participant
2007 East Baton Rouge Parish School System
Baton Rouge, LA
Team entered program in 2005.

Participant
2007 New Orleans Ballet Association
New Orleans, LA
Team entered program in 2005.

Participant
2007 Acadiana Arts Council
Lafayette, LA
Team entered program in 1993; 246 teachers participated in 12 workshops in 2002-2003; 164 teachers participated in 9 workshops in 2003-2004. Leading State-based Initiative grant 2004-2005.

Participant
2007 Lafayette Parish School System
Lafayette, LA
Team entered program in 1993; 246 teachers participated in 12 workshops in 2002-2003; 164 teachers participated in 9 workshops in 2003-2004. Leading State-based Initiative grant 2004-2005.

Participant
2007 Renee Roberts
Lafayette, LA
Former advisory Committee member; LA93 team member

Participant
2007 University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA
Team entered program in 1993; 246 teachers participated in 12 workshops in 2002-2003; 164 teachers participated in 9 workshops in 2003-2004. Leading State-based Initiative grant 2004-2005.

Participant
2006 New Orleans Parish Public Schools
New Orleans, LA
Team entered program in 2005.

Participant
Summer Music Institute
A four-week festival of orchestral and chambermusic for young people ages 15 to 21 at The Kennedy Center. The Institute consists of orchestral and chamber music coached by NSO musicians, conducting and master classes, private lessons with NSO musicians and additional enrichment sessions.

2003 Danil Collins
Baton Rouge, LA
Young Artist of Color

Artist
2002 Leatra Hillhouse
Leesville, LA
Selected by competition in state

Artist
2001 Eric Wong
Lafayette, LA
Selected by competition in state

Artist
Youth and Family Programs
An initiative which creates, commissions, produces, presents and tours performances for young people and their families both locally and nationally.

2007 The University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Angelle Auditorium
Lafayette, LA

Organization
2006 Coughlin-Saunders Performing Arts Centre
Coughlin-Saunders Performing Arts Centre
Alexandria, LA

Participant