Music Performance
Overview
Tiamoyo Arts and Education offers performance, workshop, and residency packages tailored to schools, churches, community organizations, and arts institutions. Whether booking a concert, commissioning a new work, or arranging an educational program, clients receive professional guidance and customized options that meet their artistic and educational goals. Dr. Cheston’s extensive experience in performance, teaching, composition, and conducting ensembles ensures that each engagement is thoughtfully designed and delivered with excellence.
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a performance that can entertain but also educate
- Performances
- Educational Programs and Workshops
- Composition including Commissions
- Ethnomusicology Lecture/Performances
- Lectures
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Performance ensembles
Tiamoyo Arts and Education brings over two decades of artistic excellence to audiences through dynamic and heartfelt performances. Under the leadership of Dr. Sharon Brown Cheston, the Tiamoyo Trio, Tiamoyo Duo, and Tiamoyo Chorale embody the organization’s mission to inspire and uplift through music. These ensembles perform a wide range of repertoire—from Renaissance works to contemporary popular music—and appear in concert halls, churches, and community venues across Northeast Ohio. Dr. Cheston’s extensive background as a concert pianist, vocalist, worship leader, and collaborative artist enriches every performance, offering audiences a blend of technical mastery, emotional depth, and spiritual resonance.
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Educational Programs & Workshops
Education has been at the heart of Tiamoyo Arts and Education since its founding. Dr. Cheston’s work as a preK–12 teacher, college professor, Suzuki piano educator, and Artist‑in‑Residence has shaped a wide range of engaging, age‑appropriate programs for schools, universities, churches, and community organizations. Her workshops blend musicianship, creativity, literacy, and cultural understanding, empowering learners to explore music as both an art form and a tool for personal growth. Whether presenting interactive school programs, leading composition workshops, or offering specialized clinics, Dr. Cheston brings a wealth of pedagogical expertise and an infectious passion for learning.
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Composition & CommissionEd Works
As a composer of choral, vocal, instrumental, theatrical, and children’s music, Dr. Cheston offers commissioned works that are both artistically compelling and thoughtfully crafted for performers of all ages. Her compositions have been premiered by distinguished ensembles, featured in major celebrations, and honored with regional awards. Drawing on her deep understanding of vocal development, ensemble writing, and theatrical scoring, she creates music that is harmonically rich, rhythmically engaging, and pedagogically sound. From children’s worship songs to full theatrical scores, her commissioned works continue to inspire performers and audiences alike.
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Ethnomusicology & Lecture Services
With advanced training in ethnomusicology and decades of research into African‑American gospel music traditions, Dr. Cheston offers compelling lecture‑performances that illuminate the cultural, historical, and musical foundations of gospel and related genres. Her presentations—delivered at universities, conferences, and national forums—combine scholarship, live demonstration, and audience engagement. These programs explore improvisation, performance practice, and the broader cultural narratives that shape African‑American musical expression. Dr. Cheston’s work in this field reflects her commitment to preserving, teaching, and celebrating the rich heritage of Black sacred music.
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Signature Programs & Special Offerings
Tiamoyo Arts and Education is home to several signature programs that blend performance, storytelling, education, and community engagement. Works such as Chicken Little (It’s Not What You Think!) and The Butterfly That Stamped have earned critical acclaim and awards for their artistic excellence and educational impact. The Praise with Pizzazz series brings scripture‑based songs to life for children through movement, rhythm, and joyful participation. These programs reflect Dr. Cheston’s lifelong dedication to creating meaningful, accessible, and transformative musical experiences for audiences of all ages.
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