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5. The power of the arts and its several outlets with Melisa McCann
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Today, 07/27/2023 we interview Melisa McCann from the SUNSET MUSICA and the YMCA Renaissance Pointe to talk about her experience in the performance venue and on her several board of trustees as an advocate of the arts.
Melisa McCann, originally from Munster, IN- Received a BA in Musical
Theatre Performance from Indiana University, Bloomington, IN. As a
professional musician, Melisa has performed in numerous musical
ensembles, choruses, theatrical venues, choirs, and recording projects
in New York City and Chicago and has been a proud member The FW
Philharmonic Chorus. In 2016 she launched her Latin Dance Band
“Melisa’s Latin Beat” that has been recently featured performing at The
Landing, The Embassy Theatre, The Club Room at the Clyde, Fort
Wayne Festival Latino at Headwaters Park, The Tincaps, The Grand
Wayne Center, and at various community events. In April 2018 she was
named one of Fort Wayne Business Weekly’s 40 Under 40 Award
winners and has received various community engagement awards for
her social service. She is a proud member of the Fort Wayne Hispanic
Chamber of Commerce, and serves on the Board of Trustees for the
Fort Wayne Ballet, Heartland Sings, and The Honeywell Foundation.
She currently holds the position of Community Outreach Director at the
Renaissance Pointe YMCA where she serves in creating YMCA Arts
Programming, event planning, and establishing community
relationships over the past 9 years.
Live Interview on TV!
Background music: Birds by Eric Whitaker, performed by Heartland Sings.
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