First
name:
Charisse (That's one R and two S's -- for those
of you who keep track of such things.) In
which town do you live?
Lyons How
do you make your living?
I am a medical social worker at St. James Hospital
in Chicago Heights. Since the birth of our [first] daughter, Emmerson Elisabeth,
I only work part-time. How
long have you been a member of the Arts Alive Band?
Since 1995
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Even
though Charisse (left)
was introduced to the band by Mike (right), she's still
loves him! |
What
instrument(s) do you play?
My primary instrument is flute, but I also
play piccolo, piano and am starting to learn guitar. How
long have you been playing it/them?
I have been playing flute and piano
since I was in third grade. I learned how to play piccolo in college and am just
starting guitar.
Charisse (left) lends her talents to the church during the
Christmas season. | Are
you involved in any other musical groups, either inside or outside the Arts
Alive system? If so, which ones?
Occasionally I will play with the
choir at my church and have played for my brother and sister's weddings.
What do you
like most about this group?
I enjoy the opportunity to keep up with playing
my instrument with a group and have built many lasting friendships. Describe
your best/favorite band moment:
The thrill and excitement of playing in
front of a rowdy, enthusiastic German crowd at the Düdelsheim beer tent this past
June. (They couldn't get enough of us -- could it be due to the fact we were in
a beer tent?) The reaction of the Germans to our American music is a memory I'll
never forget. |
What
are your hobbies?
I am a hospice volunteer for St. Thomas Hospice. I enjoy
playing my instruments, crafting, playing tennis, traveling, home decorating and
caring for our daughters.
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When her parents found out that Charisse (left) and future husband Mike were dating
in college, they sent this chaperone (right) to keep them under control.
Charisse
(right) shows off some of the landscaping at the Doody home. >
|  | What
is your favorite Jell-O flavor?
Peach
Is
there anything else you want your band friends to know about you?
For
those who don't know, my husband Michael also plays in the band and jazz band.
He is the incorrigible one in the percussion section. : ) He introduced me to
the band.
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