Shirley Faulkner - director

Shirley Faulkner holds a Bachelor of Music Education degree from Arkansas Tech University with an emphasis in voice.  During her four and a half years there, she studied privately with Maestro Louis Welcher.  She also assisted Arkansas Tech University Chorale Director, Gary Morris, in conducting the Arkansas Tech University Choir.  She is a member of the following professional organizations

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American Choral Directors Association (ACDA)

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Chorus America!

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Music Educators National Conference (MENC)

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National Federation of Music Clubs

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Technology Institute for Music Education (TI:ME)

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Arkansas River Valley Arts Center - Performing arts co-chair

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Russellville Area Chamber of Commerce

Shirley teaches home school and private school music (New Life Academy), and private voice through her organization, ACME, the Arkansas Center for Music Education.  She is co-owner of Makin' Music, Inc. with her husband, Brian Faulkner.  She also performs with and conducts with Common Ground, another local community band.