Brooke Lunsford

Small-town Iowa native, now Nashvillian, with both vocal and songwriting skills. Ready to explore untapped potential as a recording artist. Combination of country music background throughout childhood and jazz experience in college has infused a country/soul vocal style with a warm, rich tone. Enjoys collaborating and performing in a variety of ensembles with other musicians. Insistent in dedicating the time and effort it takes to be confident and proud of work put into projects and performances. Organized and dependable person, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.

• Composed music/lyrics & recorded arrangements in Logic for 21 complete original songs
• Texaco Country Showdown State Winner for Iowa & Missouri
• IMTA (International Modeling & Talent Agency; Los Angeles, CA) Winner of Singing Competition, Winner of "TV Real People" (commerical acting competition); Top 5 in Monologue, Screen test, Entertainment host, and Headshots
• (Iowa) National American Miss - Winner of Talent, Top Model, Best Resume, and Academic Achievement. Photogenic award, 4th runner up Actress
• Bill Riley Talent Show - 3rd place overall, amongst various areas of talent - Iowa State Fair
• Winner of the "O Talent Show" in Ottumwa, IA
• River City Superstar Competition Winner – Mason City, IA

• Featured jazz vocalist with guest pianist, David Hoffman (Ray Charles’ former bandmate) alongside JCL Jazz Band
• Sang with featured singer Carmen Bradford (from the Count Basie Orchestra) alongside JCL Jazz Band
• “Brooke Sings, Band Swings” & “Clinton Street 4” at University of Iowa Vice Pres. Christmas Party, University of IA Presidential Lecture, weddings and local restaurants.
• Featured singer with the Ottumwa Symphony Big Band (Ottumwa Symphony Ball) & the Ottumwa Symphony Orchestra (Music on the Green)
• Saxophonist and Vocal Soloists for “Crescendo”, an Iowa Partnership in the Arts Production
• Ottumwa Community Players (Theatre): "The Sound of Music" (Liesl - Best Actor Award), "Stand By Your Man" (Young Tammy Wynette)

• Collegiate Classical Voice Trainer: Professor Rachel Joselson
• Jazz mentor: Professor Ira "John" Rapson
• Acting Critique: Riley Smith

• 6 Years Experience as a licensed Elementary Music Teacher, K-4th Grade

• Featured jazz vocalist with guest pianist, David Hoffman (Ray Charles’ former bandmate) alongside JCL Jazz Band
• Sang with featured singer Carmen Bradford (from the Count Basie Orchestra) alongside JCL Jazz Band
• Vocalist for “Brooke Sings, Band Swings” performances at University of Iowa Vice Pres. Christmas Party, University of IA Presidential Lecture, weddings, local restaurants, and private parties.
• Vocalist for “Clinton Street 4” house band at Clinton Street Social Club; album recorded live, in venue
• Collegiate Senior Recital – Compilation of French, German, Italian, and English Classical Music, alongside Country and Jazz pieces
• Featured singer with the Ottumwa Symphony Big Band at the "Annual Ottumwa Symphony Ball" (2 years) & the Ottumwa Symphony Orchestra at "Music on the Green"
• Saxophonist and Vocal Soloist for “Crescendo”, an Iowa Partnership in the Arts Production
• Ottumwa Community Players (Theatre): "The Sound of Music" (Liesl - Best Actor Award), "Stand By Your Man" (Young Tammy Wynette)
• National Anthem at Iowa Cubs baseball, Knoxville, IA Raceway, College basketball games, Rodeos, among other venues
• Collegiate Classical Voice Trainer: Professor Rachel Joselson
• Jazz mentor: Professor Ira "John" Rapson
• Acting Critique: Riley Smith, professional actor
• 6 Years Experience as a licensed Elementary Music Teacher, K-4th Grade (currently teaching within FSSD in Franklin, TN); Excellent level of effectiveness teaching scores