Meet the talented and experienced members of the Keynote Arts team. With a combined experience in the music and event planning industry of more than 45 years, the Keynote team is ready to help make your next music festival or competition a great success.
David is the President and Owner of Keynote Arts Associates, where he leads a talented staff in the creation and production of exceptional choral events and festivals. Keynote celebrated its 20th Anniversary in 2004 and continues to welcome over five thousand teachers, students, and guest artists to its renowned choral events each year.
Prior to joining Keynote in 1998, David served as the Director of Music and Arts at First Presbyterian Church of Orlando, Florida. There he led a multi-staff department with more 500 participants. He is a much sought after conductor, music director, vocal coach, and accompanist. David has filled these roles for the Walt Disney Company for the past 25 years. David has been the music director for productions at the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, the Asolo Theatre in Sarasota, Florida, as well as numerous local, regional, and academic theatrical productions.
David has also worked as music director/vocal coach for numerous convention shows and benefits including VOICES: A TIME TO LISTEN, an AIDS benefit involving more than 200 performers including Stephen Schwartz and Sandi Patty. Before moving to Orlando, Florida, David spent two wonderful years touring the country as a singer/instrumentalist with Fred Waring and his Young Pennsylvanians. David is a member of the adjunct faculty in the Department of Theatre and Dance at Rollins College, Winter Park, Florida, where he also served as Chapel Organist from 1999-2002.
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Sherri is an experienced and innovative producer who has been involved with the production of youth group events for many years. Sherri’s career within the Walt Disney World Entertainment and Magic Music Days Departments allowed her to develop the skills and knowledge for producing large group events. Sherri's experience is also highlighted by her work for a corporate events agency, PGI. As an Operations Manager, Sherri’s creativity and organizational skills provided her clients unique and well-managed events. Sherri graduated from Arizona State University with a B.A. in Theater with an emphasis in stage management and theater operations.
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