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JUNE 2011
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ARMY'S ARMY HAPPENINGS
Members and partners of the Army’s Army finally got to see the result of months of planning on Saturday, June 18 as a flash mob honoring the military unfolded before their eyes. As Sergeant First Class Brandon Roller, his wife Shelby and their seven daughters walked through Cross Creek Mall, more than 35 singers, all members of the Army’s Army and Cumberland Oratorio singers, began seranading them with the patriotic favorite, “America the Beautiful.” By the end of the song, passers-by joined in for the honoring.
“I’m at a complete loss for words,” said SFC Roller. “Most soldiers do what we do because it’s our job ‒ we don’t expect recognition for it. But to be a part of something like this really puts into a different perspective what we do on a daily basis. I’m honored that my family was able to take part in this event and, in a small way, represent military families around the world.”
While the flash mob focused on one particular soldier, it was intended to pay tribute to the military as a whole. The Army’s Army wouldn’t have been able to pull off the event without the help of one of our most dedicated partners, Time Warner Cable. In addition to working behind the scenes on the logistics and filming, Time Warner Cable was so inspired by the flash mob that they will be broadcasting the edited footage on their On Demand channel for people around the world to see.
The Army’s Army would like to extend their sincere gratitude to Michael Martin, Artistic Director for the Cumberland Oratorio Singers; all the singers that donated their time and energy; Tammy Hopkins, Marketing Specialist for the Carolina Region of CBL & Associated Properties, Inc.; and Time Warner Cable.
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Michael D. Martin |
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Michael D. Martin hails from the great state of Maine. In 2007, he completed his doctoral studies and is currently a Ph.D. candidate in Music Education with an emphasis in Choral Education through Kent State University, in Kent, Ohio. He is currently the Director of Choral Activities and Music Education at Methodist University in Fayetteville, NC.
He has taught grades 4 through 12, in the capacity of orchestral, choral and instrumental education positions, throughout New England. He has received recognition as a teacher and conductor, having been the recipient of several teaching awards and serving as a guest conductor, vocal clinician, and judge for New England and Midwestern festivals. His past student performing ensembles have received regional and national acclaim for their performances. Mr. Martin has also enjoyed a rich involvement in conducting community choral groups in New Hampshire and Maine.
In 2001, he created a semi-professional chorus, The New Vocal Collective, in central New Hampshire that recorded one compact disc. He also conducted the Portland Downeasters, a Portland, Maine, based barbershop chorus, which became one of the top four choruses in the Northeastern District in 2002-2004. He received national attention with his championship barbershop quartet, The Management, by touring New England schools in support of music programs. In 1996, he was named Distinguished Choral Director of the Year by the Maine Chapter of ACDA. All of these awards he proudly shares with his friends in The Management.
Michael lives in Fayetteville with his wife, Amanda, their son, David, and daughter, Meredith.
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