Crysandra

Personal Info:

I am a Gospel, Jazz, Blues and R & B singer and have released my second C.D."Covered"; which is available in the Family Christian book store in Lakeland, Florida. My influence and style comes from listening to Gladys Knight, Pattie LaBelle, Chaka Khan and Etta James.

Education:

Music Education Major Bethune-Cookman College 1977 - 1981

B.A. Psychology St. Leo University 1996 - 1998

Masters in Counseling Webster University 2000 - 2002

Music Experience:

Performed for four years with Bethune-Cookman College Concert Chorale, under the direction of Dr. Rebecca Walker-Steele on full vocal scholarship. Travel worldwide with group. Training to perform every genre from Opera to rock. Vocal lead singer for military jazz band at Patrick Air Force base in Satellite Beach, Fl. and Clark Air Force band in The Philippines.Music Minister in church since age 12. Serve as Youth Choir Director, Worship Leader, Special Music Minister, and Director of Young Adult Choir, Adult Choir; Drama Team, and Dance Team. Provided workshops to teach and trained dance ministries during 4 missions' trips to Belize. The last workshop's culmination event was held on the steps of the Nations Capital. Where I had the honor of hosted the first prayer and praise service on the nation's capital. "Belize for Jesus"Travel to Belize annual to conduct worship workshop and provide Counseling training to guidance counselors throughout the county at the invitation of the Belizean Department of Education.

Published Musician - Song published by Hilltop Records -"There all the Time".

Community Service and Other Achievements:

Member Bridge of Hope in Lakeland, Florida - Worship Leaders · Former member of Without Walls Central (WWIC) - Sunday school Teacher, Dance Team & Drama Team minister, Worship Leader & Choir member.· Graduate of WWIC Ministry program, Master Pastor Internship Program.· Graduate of City of Lakeland's - Focus on Leadership Class Five.