Roots & Wings
Taking Music Where It's Needed Most
MUSIC CHANGES LIVES.
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Outreach Teaching Artists
Lillie Williams, West African dancer
Lillie is a West African dance instructor with 20 years of experience. She is the director of Charlottesville’s Chihamba Dance Troupe.
Theo Herrin, singer/songwriter, guitarist
Theo is a Charlottesville native who studied music at William and Mary. He returned to Charlottesville in 2020 to start teaching for The Front Porch and pursue a music career.
Erynn McLeod, singer/songwriter, guitarist
Erynn is a singer-songwriter at the crossroads of folk and Broadway. She has a special talent for working with young children, and is currently writing and recording an original children’s album.
Joseph Nichols, bassist, producer, teacher
Joseph is a jazz bass player/music producer with a bachelor’s degree in music from James Madison University. He currently performs, teaches, and freelances in Charlottesville and Harrisonburg, VA.
Clara George, hospice musician, multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter
Clara moved from San Francisco to Charlottesville in 2020. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree from the Oberlin Conservatory of Music and has been singing with hospice and memory care patients since 2010.
Anna Weddington, violinist, cellist
Originally from Kentucky, Anna has been playing violin since age 3. She has taught orchestra in public schools, taught private lessons, and led an El Sistema-inspired community music program for kids.
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