Adjunct Faculty
Kevin Curtis
Degree: Berklee College of Music Boston, Mass. Music Performance (Jazz Studies) Music Education
Teaches: Class/Private Guitar and Bass Lessons, DLS Jazz Band
Positions: Director DLS Jazz Band, Guitar Class, Guitar/Bass/Piano/Music Theory Instructor Mesquite ISD, Salvation Army Youth Music Program, Pleasant Grove, Calvary Lutheran School, Private Guitar Instructor The Music Store Garland, Owner of Troubador Music Productions Mesquite, private instruction, solo guitarist throughout the DFW metroplex.
Areas of Interest: Jazz Guitar Performance, Arranging and Composing, Clowning, Magic and Balloon Animals, Biking, Furniture restoration.
Email: jazzgitman@aol.com
Website: www.kevincurtismusic.com
Leslie Thurman
Degree: Bachelor of Music Education (voice/piano certification) cum Laude from Southern Methodist University, 2001. Certification in Orff Schalwerk and KodalyTeaches: Piano/Voice Lessons
Positions: Director, Thurman School of Music for 25 years; Have assisted and directed numerous choirs of all ages; General Music Teacher at Pebblecreek Montessori in Plano
Areas of Interest: Family, Camping, Traveling, Needlework
Email: LThurman00@aol.com
James Vanderpost
Background: Began teaching in 1975 and has taught students in Amsterdam, Mexico City, Boston and San Antonio privately and at music centers. Vocal studies include Sweelinck Conservatory of Music in Amsterdam, the Netherlands and the Boston Conservatory in Boston, MA. Retired from the professional opera stage in 1979. Soloist for two years with Texas Bach choir in San Antonio, TX.Teaches: Voice Lessons. Specializing in vocal training, breath control, stage deportment, posture, building confidence, extending vocal range, projection and public speaking.
Positions: Owner of Vanderpost Voice Studio
Areas of Interest: Music
Email: verdiago1@verizon.net