Lisa Blair-Hawkins
Artistic Director

Having graduated with honors from the University of Cincinnati Conservatory of Music with a Bachelor of Music Education degree, Lisa Blair receives wide acclaim as an exceptionally accomplished and versatile musical artist and instructor.

Ms. Blair has established herself as a nationally recognized choral director – her choral ensembles applauded for their superb choral tone, attention to detail, and innovative programming. She is sought after as one of the area’s leading vocal coaches, workshop clinicians, and professional accompanists. Her students are consistently selected to participate in the North Carolina Honors Chorus, the North Carolina Governor’s School, and nationally recognized summer music camps and programs. They have received numerous music scholarships to schools and universities, been selected for jobs in national theme parks, and won leading roles in community and professional theater and opera productions. In addition, her students have frequently appeared as featured soloists in venues ranging from local performances to national sporting events.

Serving as Artistic and Musical Director, Ms. Blair conducts her own Summer Showcase Music Camp. In addition, she has served as Musical Director for North Carolina Theatre’s Summer Theater Arts School, the Duke University and Health System annual “Night of Duke Stars,” and the recent television production of FOX-50’s "Gimme the Mike". Ms. Blair frequently serves as a guest clinician and adjudicator for various music festivals, national competitions, and workshops and as a music consultant for various choral and vocal music programs locally and across the country.

Ms. Blair has lived in Raleigh with her husband, Greg Hawkins, since 1997. On a personal level, she particularly enjoys her work as musical worship leader for her weekly Bible study, LAMBS, at Providence Baptist Church.


2009 – 2010 Board of Directors
Lisa Y. Blair-Hawkins, President
Betsy A. Hood, Treasurer
Laura K. Moore, Secretary

Members at Large
Dennis R. Bahler
Sharon C. Carter
Patricia J. Clanton
Terri E. Dollar
Barbara B. Dupree
Kimberly M. Grantham
Becky M. Green
Doug C. Harris
Pamela W. Huck
Natalie C. Hyler
Timothy J. O’Connor
Donna M. Walston
Lisa A. Way
Honorary
Holly F. Harris
Robert T. Harris
Sara Lynn Kennedy