"The flowers and sunshine means more when you go through the dark clouds" with Eric Miller

Today ( 08/27) we had a constructive and enjoyable conversation with Eric Miller ,Vice President & General Manager of Heartland Sings. Eric offers not only a rich baritone voice to the table but also an authentic persona in each to each one of his professional duties.

"After growing up in Indianapolis and spending five years at Ball State University, Eric came to Heartland Sings through his wife, Kristen, who began singing with the group in 2003. Eric began as a singer and soon after began adding titles as fast as humanly possible. Flying through Bass Section Leader, Stage Manager, Network Specialists, Database Backup Integrity Coordinator, IT Guru, Cameraman, and Video Editor in the span of about 3 years, Eric soon assembled all those previous jobs into one and became Full-time General Manager in July of 2011. Since that time he has added Website Maintenance, Budgeting, Live Sound Production, HR Benefits coordination, Stage Hand, and ART-V driver to his resume. After his arrival in 2005, he has become firmly rooted on the Northwest side of Fort Wayne with his wife and two children (Lyra 15 & Evan 11). He and his wife both sing in the Part-time ensemble for Heartland Sings and attend Plymouth Church in downtown Fort Wayne. When Eric is not working on Heartland Sings projects, you can find him coaching his daughter's travel softball team (Go Sluggers!), cheering loudly for showchoir performances (Go Chargers!), yelling at the TV during Cubs and Colts games, or on the curling ice sweeping like mad!" (Miller, E. 2023)

Intro:

Mission and Vission in the voice of Andrea Salazar, D.M.A. candidate

Interview:

How did you get acquainted with your profession?What do you do in Heartland Sings as the Vice President and General Manager?What have been your most memorable experiences in HS?Why is it important to promote and support the arts?What is your advice for those who dream about becoming artists?Outro:

Thank you

Nuestra Misión:

Heartland Sings inspira a personas de todas las edades y habilidades a través de experiencias culturales y de entretenimiento, con programas educativos y vinculación con la comunidad. Heartland Sings está cambiando vidas a través de la canción.

Our Mission:

Heartland Sings inspires people of all ages and abilities through cultural and entertainment experiences, educational programs, and community outreach. Heartland Sings is changing lives through song.

Nuestra Visión:

Heartland Sings es una institución de interpretación artística, que promueve la apreciación por las artes vocales para inspirar al público y artistas a través de experiencias excepcionales de cultura y entretenimiento con programas educativos, y vinculación con la comunidad.

Our Vision:

Heartland Sings is a mission-driven performing arts institution that fosters an appreciation for the vocal arts, inspiring audiences and artists through exceptional cultural and entertainment experiences, educational programs, and community outreach.

Host: Dr. Wagner Mauricio Pástor