Board of Directors

President

Ross Thomas

President

Neighbors suggested strongly that the Willow Oak Chorale would be a great fit for my wife and me since we liked to sing and wanted to meet new people. I was immediately impressed with the professionalism and level of performance by the Chorale. I soon discovered this approach was consistent throughout their organization. I volunteered to help with some events and soon found I was asked to become a member of the board.

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Vice PresidentI love that Willow Oak Center for Arts & Learning offers a relaxed and welcoming environment.  People of all ages and backgrounds can participate in many different aspects of the arts and humanities and have experiences not often provided elsewhere.  Middle-Tennesseans are fortunate to have such an enriching place of learning close to home!  Willow Oak offers top-notch teachers and facilitators who teach, mentor, and encourage all of us to learn about the arts and music. 

Marguerite Sweeney

Vice President

I love that Willow Oak Center for Arts & Learning offers a relaxed and welcoming environment.  People of all ages and backgrounds can participate in many different aspects of the arts and humanities and have experiences not often provided elsewhere.  Middle-Tennesseans are fortunate to have such an enriching place of learning close to home!  Willow Oak offers top-notch teachers and facilitators who teach, mentor, and encourage all of us to learn about the arts and music. 
SecretaryI am excited to be joining the Board for Willow Oak. I was fortunate as a child to have the opportunity to take piano lessons, harp lessons, and art lessons. These absolutely enriched my life and inspired me and led me to ultimately obtain a degree in Musical Arts (Harp). Now I want to give back and support such opportunities for other children and adults to be involved in the arts here locally in our community.

Emily Green

Secretary

I am excited to be joining the Board for Willow Oak. I was fortunate as a child to have the opportunity to take piano lessons, harp lessons, and art lessons. These absolutely enriched my life and inspired me and led me to ultimately obtain a degree in Musical Arts (Harp). Now I want to give back and support such opportunities for other children and adults to be involved in the arts here locally in our community.
Treasurer I serve on the Board of Directors because I believe that every person in Robertson County should have the opportunity to develop and bloom through the arts.  Through its many offerings, Willow Oak provides the chance for all ages to express themselves and to develop those aptitudes with which they are blessed. 

Carolyn Head

Treasurer

I serve on the Board of Directors because I believe that every person in Robertson County should have the opportunity to develop and bloom through the arts.  Through its many offerings, Willow Oak provides the chance for all ages to express themselves and to develop those aptitudes with which they are blessed. 
Mark Calvert-Rosenberger

Mark Calvert-Rosenberger

Willow Oak had been on my radar for years.  So when Muzetta asked me to serve on the board, a new door opened and I stepped through it.  The reason for serving is simple: I love the arts and I want to see music and the arts promoted in the larger community, especially with children.  What’s the old song say? “Music is a universal language and love is the key; to peace, love and understanding; and living in harmony…” That says it for me. 

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Renee Harrington

Renee Harrington

As a Realtor, my Community is my passion. It goes beyond subdivisions and rural homes. It’s the creatives that I love, the entrepreneurs going for it, the bakeries, the coffee houses, the hole in the wall restaurants, the boutiques that sell local artist wares, the small farmers with their CSA’s, the talented actors, musicians, and singers that entertain us with their top notch performances, it’s the creative people that make Robertson County so special to me.

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Donte Demonbreum

Donte Demonbreum

This year I received a call from Muzetta Miller to be a part of the board of directors for this wonderful organization and I couldn’t have been happier because the arts are near and dear to my heart. As someone who has sung in the church, high school and collegiate choirs, played the alto saxophone throughout high school, and even took private voice lessons from the amazing Muzetta Miller, my answer was immediately yes!

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Willow Oak listens and provides opportunity to our community for children and adults.  Growing up in Robertson County I was always involved in music and art by way of private lessons. Willow Oak shares the opportunity to everyone.  I am honored to serve as a Board Member.

Laurie Riley

Willow Oak listens and provides opportunity to our community for children and adults.  Growing up in Robertson County I was always involved in music and art by way of private lessons. Willow Oak shares the opportunity to everyone.  I am honored to serve as a Board Member.
Patrice Yancey

Patrice Yancey

As a newcomer to Springfield, I looked for opportunities to take art classes and to volunteer. I found both at Willow Oak Center for Arts and Learning. The art classes are fun and greatly expand my artistic abilities. Volunteering gives me time with the Willow Oak staff and Board of Directors, a group of talented individuals who work well together. Serving as a Board member will allow me to help Willow Oak continue to provide a varied curriculum of high-quality and interesting artistic classes and events.