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Dale Denise McClenton
Lady Dale understands the importance of sharing her musical talent with those who have an appreciation for the arts. In the spirit of intergenerational transfer, she has donated her time on Saturdays as a vocal instructor at the Mt. Airy Cultural Center (under the direction of Tony Williams). A versatile musician, Lady Dale has made a profound impact at local performances. She has performed at numerous popular venues such as: The Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz and Performing Arts, The Mann Music Center (in the play Porgy and Bess, as a chorus member, under the direction of the renown Bobby McFerrin and The Philadelphia Orchestra), Zanzibar Blue, The Tony Williams Scholarship Jazz Festival, The West Oak Lane Jazz Festival, just to name a few. Lady Dale has also performed with some of Philadelphia’s greatest renowned musicians such as: Robert “Bootsie” Barnes (her mentor), Anthony “Tony” Williams, the late Eddie Green, Tommy Ryan, Webb Thomas, Jim Dragoni, Sam Reed, Alfie Pollitt, Dr. George Allen and the list goes on… Lady Dale has developed an exciting repertoire and style of music. She brings the house down. She also makes a strong and positive musical impact upon the students and staff at Harambee Institute, serving not only as a Music/Special Education Teacher, but also performing at assemblies, pep rallies and graduations.
Lady Dale, Educator by Day; Vocalist/Entertainer by night.
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