Hello.
My name is Loletha Bush. I am orginally from Illinois. Graduated
from Illinois State University with a Bachelor of Science degree
in communications with a minor in music.
Musical background:
Church organist and choir director for over 20 years
Keyboardist, lead and background singer in various bands in Illinois
Teaching private voice and piano lessons to children and adults.
Held workshops and was assistant clinician on college campuses.
Played for various community functions which included the Martin
Luther King Gospel Fest of McLean County. Also participated in
The Cultural Fest of McLean County as house band and featured
band member.
A contemporary gospel jazz cd entitled,"For
You Lord", which I wrote, arranged, and produced the music,
is currently in christian bookstores.
I currently reside in Fort Worth, Texas.
Experience
Union Missionary Baptist ChurchOrganist/Music DirectorBloomington,
Illinois, USAMay 1974 - December 1997
To provide music for morning worship services, teach and direct
church choirs, and assist pastor in music worship service when
needed. Also train other musicians in church worship music.
Self-employed
Beginner's piano instructor and vocal coachBloomington, Illinois,
USAJanuary 1978 - December 2000
Give instructions on piano mechanics, ear training, vocal exercises,
and music theory. Assist in self-development of technics and
style.
BandsKeyboards/lead singerBloomington, Illinois, USAMay 1985
- January 2001
Spectra 4-Play Low-Bush Twin City Voices of Unity United Gospel
Community Singers
The Septien Group
Voice Instructor Addison, Texas, USAMarch 2002 - Present
Instruction of the voice instrument and build the diaphgram
muscle in children, teens, and adults. Take them through six
weeks of training in beginning voice.
Education
Parkland CollegeChampaign, Illinois, USAMay 1980
2 year degree-music major Studied acting, music theory, and
vocal mechanics.
Illinois State UniversityNormal, Illinois, USAMay 1990
Mass Communications major, with a music minor. With focuses
on TV and radio production, and print media, creative writing
and acting courses.
