Administrative Staff
Pastor, Music and Worship: Terry Easley: 901-531-6819
Administrative Assistant Music and Worship: Konnie Easley: 901-531-6825
Faith Music Academy Coordinator: Debbie Stawick: 901-531-6829
Administrative Assistant Music and Worship: Konnie Easley: 901-531-6825
Faith Music Academy Coordinator: Debbie Stawick: 901-531-6829
Teaching Staff
Guitar
Brannon Rice - Guitar - brannon.rice@yahoo.com
Piano
Dianna Samples - Piano - dsamples38002@aol.com
Hello my name is Dianna Samples. I have been married to Dan Samples for 49 years and we have 3 children and 7 grandchildren. I taught kindergarten for 28 years with Shelby County Schools. I have been teaching private piano lessons at Faith Music Academy since retiring 12 years ago. I have also taught private piano lessons at Lausanne Collegiate School for 12 years and taught group piano lessons for Memphis City Schools 5 years. I attended the University of Memphis and earned a BS in education in 1974. During my high school and college years, I was the church pianist/organist and taught private piano lessons. During my adult life, I have played piano for various children's choirs, Sunday School classes, and weddings. I have also sung in various church choirs in the Memphis area including Bellevue Baptist Church and Faith Baptist Church. I was a part of the cast and choir in The Memphis Passion Play at Bellevue Baptist Church for over 10 years. God called me to teach and I love teaching piano to all different ages of children. My desire is to see children grow to love music and express it in worship to our Lord and Savior.
Hello my name is Dianna Samples. I have been married to Dan Samples for 49 years and we have 3 children and 7 grandchildren. I taught kindergarten for 28 years with Shelby County Schools. I have been teaching private piano lessons at Faith Music Academy since retiring 12 years ago. I have also taught private piano lessons at Lausanne Collegiate School for 12 years and taught group piano lessons for Memphis City Schools 5 years. I attended the University of Memphis and earned a BS in education in 1974. During my high school and college years, I was the church pianist/organist and taught private piano lessons. During my adult life, I have played piano for various children's choirs, Sunday School classes, and weddings. I have also sung in various church choirs in the Memphis area including Bellevue Baptist Church and Faith Baptist Church. I was a part of the cast and choir in The Memphis Passion Play at Bellevue Baptist Church for over 10 years. God called me to teach and I love teaching piano to all different ages of children. My desire is to see children grow to love music and express it in worship to our Lord and Savior.
Ashley Shearin - Piano - ashshearin9212@gmail.com
My name is Ashley Shearin. I have been playing piano for 20 years and teaching for 13 years. I went to the University of Tennessee in Knoxville and double majored in music education and piano pedagogy. In addition to piano I also play organ, harpsichord, flute, piccolo, violin, percussion, and I sing. Although I enjoy performing, my passion is teaching. My goal for my students isn't just to teach them an instrument but to read and understand all aspects of the music and to instill a passion for the history behind the music. I have also performed jazz and recently have had the privilege to be apart of theater productions. My background is classical piano but have experience teaching all genres of music. My philosophy has always been that for a student to practice they have to want to learn. What better way to do that than to learn music that they like! In addition to learning the basics they will have the chance to choose pieces that they like for supplemental learning.
My name is Ashley Shearin. I have been playing piano for 20 years and teaching for 13 years. I went to the University of Tennessee in Knoxville and double majored in music education and piano pedagogy. In addition to piano I also play organ, harpsichord, flute, piccolo, violin, percussion, and I sing. Although I enjoy performing, my passion is teaching. My goal for my students isn't just to teach them an instrument but to read and understand all aspects of the music and to instill a passion for the history behind the music. I have also performed jazz and recently have had the privilege to be apart of theater productions. My background is classical piano but have experience teaching all genres of music. My philosophy has always been that for a student to practice they have to want to learn. What better way to do that than to learn music that they like! In addition to learning the basics they will have the chance to choose pieces that they like for supplemental learning.
Ken Cushman - Piano - cushmankk@gmail.com
Katherine Groom - Piano - kagroom@briarcrest.com
Strings
Miguel Lesmes - Violin/Viola - lesmes026@gmail.com
Vivian McDermott - Violin/Viola - vivianmcdermott4@gmail.com
Anthony Lu - Cello - anthony782cello@gmail.com
Voice
Heather Groom - Voice - heathergroom@bellsouth.net
Brass
Audrey Davis - Trumpet/French Horn/Piano - davismusic@juno.com
Clarinet/Flute
Dr. Carol Chipman - Clarinet/Flute - drcarol08@bellsouth.net
Carol King Chipman, D.M.A. is a graduate of the University of Memphis, earning the Bachelor of Music (in Woodwind Performance), Bachelor of Music Education, Master of Music (in Music Education), and Doctor of Musical Arts (in Music Education) degrees. In addition to teaching at Faith Music Academy, she also teaches music education classes at the University of Memphis and serves as the Director of the Germantown Youth Symphony Program Wind Ensemble. Dr. Chipman previously served in the Shelby County School System as Director of Bands at Shadowlawn Middle and Barret's Chapel K-8 Schools. During this time her band students earned numerous Superior Ratings at regional and national Concert Festivals, Solo & Ensemble Festivals and also earned many positions in the All-West TN Middle School Bands. Additionally, her band programs earned a combined 16 Tennessee Bandmasters Association Sweepstakes Awards.
Dr. Chipman currently serves on the West TN School Band & Orchestra Association Executive Board and the Tennessee Bandmasters Association Board. She is a published author, a consultant with the TN Department of Education and a member of several professional music education organizations including: TMEA, NAfME, ASBDA, Phi Beta Mu and SAI. Dr. Chipman has mentored numerous student teachers and has also presented professional development sessions for Shelby County Schools In-Service, WTSBOA, TN All-State Conventions and the Midwest Clinic in Chicago, IL. She is a co-recipient, with husband David Chipman (Director of Bands Germantown HS & Bolton HS, retired) of the Thomas P. Westendorf Award from the Bartlett Performing Arts & Conference Center, City of Bartlett, TN for "Notable Contributions to the Cultural Life of the City of Bartlett, TN". Carol & David Chipman are members of Faith Baptist Church and the Faith Orchestra. They have one son, Ben, who is a student at the University of Memphis.
Carol King Chipman, D.M.A. is a graduate of the University of Memphis, earning the Bachelor of Music (in Woodwind Performance), Bachelor of Music Education, Master of Music (in Music Education), and Doctor of Musical Arts (in Music Education) degrees. In addition to teaching at Faith Music Academy, she also teaches music education classes at the University of Memphis and serves as the Director of the Germantown Youth Symphony Program Wind Ensemble. Dr. Chipman previously served in the Shelby County School System as Director of Bands at Shadowlawn Middle and Barret's Chapel K-8 Schools. During this time her band students earned numerous Superior Ratings at regional and national Concert Festivals, Solo & Ensemble Festivals and also earned many positions in the All-West TN Middle School Bands. Additionally, her band programs earned a combined 16 Tennessee Bandmasters Association Sweepstakes Awards.
Dr. Chipman currently serves on the West TN School Band & Orchestra Association Executive Board and the Tennessee Bandmasters Association Board. She is a published author, a consultant with the TN Department of Education and a member of several professional music education organizations including: TMEA, NAfME, ASBDA, Phi Beta Mu and SAI. Dr. Chipman has mentored numerous student teachers and has also presented professional development sessions for Shelby County Schools In-Service, WTSBOA, TN All-State Conventions and the Midwest Clinic in Chicago, IL. She is a co-recipient, with husband David Chipman (Director of Bands Germantown HS & Bolton HS, retired) of the Thomas P. Westendorf Award from the Bartlett Performing Arts & Conference Center, City of Bartlett, TN for "Notable Contributions to the Cultural Life of the City of Bartlett, TN". Carol & David Chipman are members of Faith Baptist Church and the Faith Orchestra. They have one son, Ben, who is a student at the University of Memphis.
saxophone
Mary Lea Tucker - Saxophone - indigosax@hotmail.com
music production
Julian Henderson - Music Production - jkhmusic@gmail.com
