RGP Staff & Board Members
Roots and Gospel Staff
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Dawn Boyer, Artistic and Choir Director
dawn@rootsgospel.org
The Roots & Gospel Project (RGP) is founded upon Dawn Boyer's vision, and as Artistic and Choir Director, she's responsible for helping to guide the Board and membership according to that vision. She also attends to many of the day-in/day-out details that keep the organization running--booking performances, writing concert programs, researching the history of American gospel music, formulating small groups, attending to fundraising, hiring musicians and soloists, leading and working with the Artistic Committee on song selection and arrangements, and the like.
For more than 25 years, she has performed as a gospel, blues and R&B vocalist for audiences across the nation. Known as a soulful "shouter" as well as a singer of quiet, deep, warm resonance, she puts all of her heart and life experience into any song she sings. Her dynamic voice is both powerful and moving, but the emotion she gives to a song and to audiences is even more so. In addition to making her living as a musician and working for the RGP, Dawn is a visual artist and has her own web/graphic design business.
Roots and Gospel Board Members
Sue Ferris, President of the Board
Sue Farris lives in Allenstown, New Hampshire with her partner, Mindy and their three cats, Bigfoot, Katie and Wripley. Sue is the Investor and Donor Relations Administrator at New Hampshire Community Loan Fund in Concord and is currently pursuing a Master of Adult Education degree at Plymouth State University. She has significant experience working and volunteering with religious, educational and non-profit organizations in southern New Hampshire and was honored to be asked to serve as President of the Board of The Roots & Gospel Project. She is looking forward to working with the board and choir and helping them to collaborate to take the group to its next level. In her spare time, Sue enjoys biking, camping, hiking, volunteer work, and of course, listening to Rock My Soul.
Dave Stansfield, Treasurer of the Board
Dave is a retired mechanical engineer, having worked for more than 37 years at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and SUBMEPP. He joined the Roots & Gospel Project board of directors in 2006 and has served as president since 2008. Dave loves all things outdoors -- hiking, canoeing, skiing, snowshoeing, even yard work. He also serves on the South Berwick Building Committee and is active in the First Parish Federated Church.
Steve Capron, Board Member
Steve Capron is a happily retired, proud grandfather. He is also one of the founding members of Portsmouth Community Radio, WSCA FM. He has been active in the local music scene, and for many years was co-owner of The Stone Church Music Club in Newmarket, NH.
Dawn Lieder, Board Member
Dawn comes to the R&GP Board with a singing background: presently singing and having been President on the Board of Directors of the (NH) Concord Chorale; presently singing with the (NH) Canterbury Shaker Singers; founding member, singer, and composer/recording liaison for the regional a capella group, femme m’amie.
Dawn works at the New Hampshire Community Loan Fund, a state-wide nonprofit organization based in Concord, NH.
Dawn and her partner Maggie live in Canterbury, NH. When not involved in their respective work worlds, they spend time outdoors – home and woods care, kayaking, traveling, and creating new adventures!
