I've never seen a movie or a tv show that I could tell you the plot of , if asked about the music in it, I can tell you every song. I was employed at Best Buy most of my adult life and I raised my 2 men. At 50, I decided it was my turn. I always wanted to become a Music Teacher, later after watching Music documentaries, I decided to add Music Historian to my list.
I got on-line and contacted Mr. Thomas J. Mathiesen @ Indiana University School of Music.. He gave me step by step info to pursue my goal. Here I am at school and working hard. I'm not in it for the "pay" . I'm doing what I love and I want the children to have a chance to have Music in their lives. Still haven't graduated, but getting close ...LOL. .
Music is the Soundtrack Of My Life !
Birth Name
J. Cheyenne Spencer
Currently Living In
Laurel, Maryland
Hometown
Fairmount Heights, Maryland
Relationship Status
Single
Trademark
" Music is the soundtrack of my life"
Hobbies
Listening to Music, practicing PIANO, trying to figure out that Violin, watching Reality TV . Decorating for Holidays. praying for a man to come in my life that enjoys Music as much as I do.
Favorite SNC College Memory
College Memories of SNC? Don't understand... but I will tell you I discovered Straight No Chaser while, browsing You Tube.... I found the greatest acapella group since... TAKE 6 . The SNC group is so talented , entertaining and truly awesome.. Mr. Jerome Collins ! I " gotta' give it up for the brotha".. he brings so much soulfullness , excitement and passion to the group that you can see it in his face and hear it in his voice ! Thanks guys you help rejuvenate my passion !
Musical Influences
My musical influences started with my grade school Music Teacher , Ms. Parker. She took us to see " The Sound Of Music" . Then my brother bought me my first TRANSITOR radio ( yeah, with a 9-volt battery), I slept with it.
Last year I attended the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC and there I had the honor and pleasure of meeting Dr. Daniel Bernard Roumian (DBR) and Mr. Elan Vytal..... they took me to another level in my studies ! Ask them they remember me ..lol
Now SNC has given me another push to keep going , to see young people with that much dedication and commitment really helps.
Favorite Songs to Perform Live
I'm not a live performer.I love to see SNC perform the TV themes songs and songs from my generation. I got a list of songs for them, if they ever get a " block" they can always contact me. I got their back ... :) I know a lot of beautiful songs that where not hits, that they can add their "magic" and birng to life.
Favorite Place You've Traveled
Jackson Hole, Wyoming ... Yellowstone Park , Wyoming. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Vancouver, Canada ....Orlando, Florida .
Favorite Things in General
Music ( of Course) making CD's .... SNOW ! ... Love WInter.... Summer Nights. Astronomy, Concerts. Backyard Bar-B-Ques., small gatherings of friends and seafood.
What Magazines/Periodicals do you read consistently?
No magazines, just music history books. Get all my info from the internet.
Name Your Top 5 Favorite Foods
crabs, fish, hamburgers, spaghetti and chili also different types of pasta salads.
Name Your Top 5 Favorite Books
anything dealing with Music History and trivia
Name Your Top 5 Favorite Movies
Mr. Holland Opus, The Sound of Music, A Beautiful Mind, The Josephine Baker Story, Why do fools fall in love.
Name Your Top 5 Favorite Bands/Artists
DBR and the Mission, Straight No Chaser, Vanessa Williams,Stevie Wonder, Fergie
Name Your Top 5 Favorite Songs
The Impossible Dream ..Can't Help Falling In Love With You ... The Sound Of Music... Music In Me ( MJ)....Let It Be Me