Board of Directors

Rebecca is a 1985 graduate of Charlestown High School where she loved playing flute and being drum major of the Marching Band of Pirates! She was greatly influenced by her elementary music teacher Mary Ann Lesher and her piano teacher Pam Ballard, which prompted her to want to become a music teacher.

After getting her bachelor and master’s degree in Music Education, Rebecca has enjoyed over 30 years of teaching. Knowing what music has given to her, she wants to break down any barriers from other students having the opportunity to learn and enjoy making music.

Ensembles has been a dream for a very long time. Music is for everyone and Rebecca’s hope is that many from our community will take advantage and enjoy what Ensembles has to offer Charlestown.

Frank Bowen grew up in Charlestown. He went to Charlestown High School and enjoyed playing trumpet and being in the band. He has been a Charlestown Band Booster for 9 years. Music has always been an important part of his life. He graduated from Indiana University Southeast and the University of Louisville earning degrees in Mathematics from both. Frank is a tax preparer and financial advisor.

Kim’s school experience was greatly enhanced by band, choir and theater. She loved it all and got to travel and perform. Kim wants students to have the same opportunities she did. Originally from Madison, Indiana, Kim moved to Charlestown after marrying fellow board member, Frank. Through their son, they got involved in the school’s band and theater. Their son has long since graduated, but Kim and Frank are still band boosters and Kim makes costumes for the band and theater because it is fun!

Kim believes Ensembles will be great for Charlestown. Music feeds the soul!

Shavonne was raised on music in Charlestown. Throughout middle and high school, music was her place to escape and grow. She now hopes she can share that community and expression with others.

Shavonne also teaches privately through Songs of the Heart. She hopes that through Ensembles and her private efforts, we can strengthen the musical community and build meaningful friendships here in Charlestown.

Harold describes himself as “an artist trapped in the body of an engineer”. In his day job he is a software architect at a digital marketing agency. He has been an active band parent with two state champion bands in Lexington, KY. As a student he enjoyed played piano, guitar, and trumpet. Harold is a graduate of Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology where he studied Electrical Engineering.

Harold is excited to be working with his wife Rebecca to make this dream come true, and to support kids and adults as they enjoy the benefits of music and the arts.

Originally from Tennessee, Alyssa greatly enjoyed and benefited from participating in band and theater during her school years. Now a mother of three school-aged children, she enjoys being involved in their many artistic endeavors. She is currently the treasurer of the Charlestown High School Theater Boosters and serves on her church’s music team.

Alyssa graduated from Tennessee Tech University with a degree in Journalism. She loves sharing beauty through writing, music, and art and is honored to be part of fostering creativity in others through the work of Ensembles. And as a homeschool mom, she is thrilled to help support Ensembles’ efforts to provide artistic opportunities for all families.

Jennifer Winans has lived in Clark County Indiana for over 25 years and has a son who graduated from Charlestown High School. Jennifer brings a wealth of knowledge and experience that could greatly benefit Charlestown Ensembles, particularly in integrating music and healing. Her background as a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and her expertise in music therapy position her uniquely to connect healthcare and the arts.

Kenneth Winans has been a resident of Clark County Indiana for over 20 years and has a son who graduated from Charlestown high school. Ken has a rich and diverse background in both music and community service. His experience as a certified cardiovascular technician, combined with over 40 years in the music industry, gives him a unique perspective that can greatly benefit organizations like Charlestown Ensembles. His passion for providing opportunities for disadvantaged youth through music is commendable and shows his commitment to giving back to the community. Ken was a board member of a nonprofit organization in Arkansas for several years overseeing community education and organizing events.