Jenn Howd Jenn Howd (they/them) is a multi-disciplinary outsider artist, currently focusing on sound art. As a non-binary creator, Jenn’s work delves into themes of identity, nature, and connection, blending found sounds with improvisation to craft immersive, collaborative sonic experiences. They co-created community ambient jams with NKY musician Nora Barton,…
Alpha Frierson Alpha was born to be a sentimental artist from the beginning, especially growing up in "Loveland Ohio". From the time he was born singing the "Crying Song" he's created art and music as though it was his last day on earth. He gives most of the credit to…
Kylie Griffin Kylie Griffin is a dedicated music educator and native of Erath, Louisiana. She served 13 years teaching music at Dozier Elementary School where she was nominated teacher of the year, and her bands have received superior ratings at both the district and state levels. Recently, Kylie was named…
Andrea Wise Smith Andrea Wise Smith is a multi-disciplinary mission driven creative that works at the intersections of musical expression, place-based education, equitable community development, and collective liberation. As a singer and songwriter, Andrea draws from her cultural heritage as an African American woman in the Black Diaspora. Andrea’s melodic and…
Steven Arrowtopknot Steven Arrowtopknot, from Browning, Montana, is a musician and cultural advocate with over 20 years of experience in powwow and round dance music. Steven creates, records, mixes, and masters music for himself and many other Native American artists. His hard work and talent earned him a Grammy nomination…
Talon Bazille Talon Bazille is a rap artist, producer and sound designer from the Cheyenne River Lakota and Crow Creek Dakota tribes in South Dakota. He began recording at 13, and in high school, Bazille worked to stay in gifted and talented programs which became a means of recording. Always…
Jake Cassman Jake began playing piano at age five and started writing music soon after. He loved Elton John from an early age -- but when his teacher couldn't show him how to play Green Day songs, he began teaching himself; and when he realized he wanted music to be…
George Dennehy Born without arms , George has captured attention worldwide for his unique talents. He plays music from his heart using his feet. George started his musical journey by mastering the cello and used that as his launching pad into other instruments and vocals. He has been performing and…
Patricia Shih Patricia Shih is a multiple national award-winning singer-songwriter, visual artist, filmmaker, author, educator and former TV show host. Her uplifting "music with meaning" touches the hearts, minds and funny bones of her listeners and involves them directly with full audience participation. Ms. Shih tours North America, delighting audiences…
Karianne Waterland Karianne Waterland is excited to be the newly appointed Executive Director of the Northland Symphony Orchestra Association. Karianne has served as Executive Director for the Northland Symphony Youth Orchestra and Sinfonia (formerly the Metropolitan Youth Orchestra and Sinfonia) for 15 seasons. And for over twenty years, she has…
