A Thank You From: J'Vaughn

Hello everyone,

As you all know I recently returned from Washington D.C. where I, along with a few selected students from around the country were asked to perform in the White House. It was an incredible experience that allowed me to meet the living jazz music legend, "Wynton Marsalis". This experience provided me with a deeper insight into the world of music and also introduced me to new forms of musical expression that I had not been exposed to.
However, all of this would not be possible without the love & support of so many. First I must thank my Lord & Savior Jesus Christ. If it were not his blessings I would not even be here. I would like to extend a sincere thank you to all of my mentor's & friends at Park Windsor Baptist Church, whom were among the first to allow me to develop my musical talents. Special thanks to my Father for always pushing me to do better and introducing me to music. My Godmother's Bernetta Major Thomas (choir director of the Gospel Choir) & Olivia Hilburn ( Praise & Worship leader & head of the Drama dept.) for giving me the avenues and encouragement to grow musically. Thank you Minister Gloria Zurveen (Owner of "Pace Newspaper") for recognizing me and having enough confidence in me to put me on your FRONT PAGE. I would also like to thank the "Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Program" for selecting me to take part in such a wonderful experience.

Sincerely,
J'Vaughn