Music reaches our soul" with Ashlee B.

Today (09/123, we had a conversation with Ashlee Bickley McCrory, the Development Associate & Teaching Artist at Heartland Sings, a voice faculty at Purdue University Fort Wayne, and a mother of two.

"Mezzo-soprano Ashlee Bickley performs and teaches various genres across the classical singing medium. Ashlee has appeared as a soloist across the United States and Europe.

An avid recitalist and new music advocate, Ashlee has performed on recital series at

several churches and schools. She holds vocal performance degrees from the Eastman School of Music and Florida State University and is on faculty at the Purdue University School of Music in Fort Wayne.

Ashlee joined the Heartland Sings family in 2012 as a Vocal Artist and has spent several of the past few years as a Development Associate with a concentration on grant writing. Her education at the Eastman School of Music included a certificate in Arts Leadership, added once Ashlee realized she was developing a passion for music administration." (Bickley, A., 2023)

Intro:

Mission and Vision.

Interview:

A. How did you get into music?

B. How did your relationship with Heartland Sings began?

C. Duties at Heartland Sings:

D. What has been your memorable experiences with Heartland Sings?

E. Why is it important to promote the arts?

Outro:

Come to our concert Music from the Americas, October 8th at 3pm at Plymouth Congregational Church.

Music:

"Birds" recorded by Heartland Sings

Misión:

Heartland Sings inspira a personas de todas las edades y habilidades a través de experiencias culturales y de entretenimiento, con programas educativos y vinculación con la comunidad. Heartland Sings está cambiando vidas a través de la canción.

Mission:

Heartland Sings inspires people of all ages and abilities through cultural and entertainment experiences, educational programs, and community outreach. Heartland Sings is changing lives through song.

Visión:

Heartland Sings es una institución de interpretación artística, que promueve la apreciación por las artes vocales para inspirar al público y artistas a través de experiencias excepcionales de cultura y entretenimiento con programas educativos, y vinculación con la comunidad.

Vision:

Heartland Sings is a mission-driven performing arts institution that fosters an appreciation for the vocal arts, inspiring audiences and artists through exceptional cultural and entertainment experiences, educational programs, and community outreach.

Voice of the Mission and Vision, Andrea Salazar