Connecticut State Troubadour

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The Connecticut State Troubadour is an honorary position, established in 1991 by the Connecticut General Assembly. The State Troubadour functions as an ambassador of music and song to encourage cultural literacy and promote the State of Connecticut.[1] It is a two-year appointment and carries a stipend of US$5000 for the two years. The responsibilities of the position include performing at least three events at the request of the Connecticut Commission on Culture & Tourism, to promote the state in song, and to serve on panels to select future state troubadours.[2]

Present and former State Troubadours are:

  • Pierce Campbell.2007-2008[1]
  • Thomasina Levy - 2005-2006[3]
  • Dennis Waring - 2003-2004
  • Kevin Briody - 2001-2002
  • Hugh Blumenfeld - 1999-2000
  • Jeff and Synia McQuillan - 1998
  • Sally Rogers (singer) - 1997-1998
  • Mike Kachuba - 1996
  • Bill Pere - 1995-1996
  • Phil Rosenthal (singer) - 1994
  • Sandy and Caroline Paton - 1993-1994
  • Tom Callinan - 1991-1992

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b Docker, Susan. Connecticut State Troubadour. Arts Division. Connecticut Commission on Culture & Tourism. Retrieved on 2007-05-10.
  2. ^ Docker, Susan. State Troubadour Selection Process. Arts Division. Connecticut Commission on Culture & Tourism. Retrieved on 2007-05-10.
  3. ^ Thomasina Levy, CT State Troubdour 2005/2006. Arts Division- Performing Artists. Connecticut Commission on Culture & Tourism. Retrieved on 2007-05-10.
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