An Original Rock Oratorio

Council for Diverse Perspectives

The Council for Diverse Perspectives is a collective assembly of individuals representing a wide array of backgrounds, experiences, and expertise. This council is specifically convened to provide insightful guidance and multifaceted viewpoints essential for the creation of “Shelter Me.” Committed to fostering inclusivity and representing diverse narratives, this council offers invaluable advice aimed at enriching the composition and narrative of “Shelter Me” by infusing it with a broad spectrum of viewpoints, ensuring that the piece resonates authentically with a diverse audience.

The Members

Dallas Street Choir

Vincent Cardinal

Professor of Musical Theatre University of Michigan Ann Arbor, Michigan

Craig Hella Johnson

Composer, Grammy Award Winner
Conspirare, Founding Director Austin, Texas

Kenneth Kellogg

Performer, Artist, Advocate, Consultant Adler Fellowship Program, San Francisco Opera Domingo-Caftriz Emerging Artist , Washington National Opera People’s Choir of Oakland (CA), Board Member

Coty Raven Morris

Assistant Professor of Music Education and Social Justice Portland State University Portland, Oregon

Yvette E. Pearson

Vice President
Campus Resources & Support
University of Texas at Dallas
Dallas, Texas

Leaav Sofer

Founding Director
Urban Voices Project
Los Angeles, California

William George- Twyman

President, Dallas Street Choir, Director of Choral Studies,
Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts Dallas, Texas

David Woody

President & CEO 
The Bridge Homeless Recovery Center
Dallas, Texas