Cassandre Haygood & Friends


	Cassandre’ Faimon-Haygood Cassandre’ Faimon-Haygood: Cassandre’ hails from Grand Island, Nebraska. She received her BFA in Vocal Music Performance, from the University of Nebraska at Kearney, where she was heavily involved in the music department with concerts, musicals and tutoring. She has performed in Branson for the past 13 years, with the last 4 years headlining her own show. She has been singing, dancing and acting since she can remember and has always had a passion for performing. Cassandre’ enjoys bringing happiness to others and feels that her musical talent is a true gift to be shared. It brings her joy to use it and she has a great time with her band during the show. She also loves the comedic side of performing, as well. Cassandre’ writes her own comedy skits that can be seen in her current show, Cassandre’ Haygood and Friends, at the New Americana Theatre in Branson, MO.
	Erma Erma is an accomplished singer and dancer. She hails from Lake Wannaputasockinit where she is the five-time defending champion of the “Put A Sock In It” Karaoke Contest! She has wowed audiences the county-over with her amazing vocal interpretations of popular and country music. Erma is also no slouch when it comes to dancing. She has won Grand Lady in the Soft Shoe/Clogging division of the District Dance contest for the past 3 years. Erma has selflessly graced people with her presence in Branson for the past 4 years and has been awarded several titles, which include: Most beautiful Costume; Finest Dance Performance; Best Hair in a Branson Show; Most Versatile Voice; just to name a few. Erma is happy to call Branson her “second-home” and loves to share her limitless talent with all whom she comes into contact.
	Brent Vaughan This Saxophonist, hailing from San Diego, California, has been a mainstay in the Branson show scene since 1993, appearing with Bobby Vinton, The Glenn Miller Orchestra, Andy Williams, Les Brown’s Band Of Renown, Keely Smith, Little Anthony & The Imperials and Johnny Mathis. A versatile instrumentalist, composer and arranger, Brent has been much in demand in the recording field, doing a wide variety of commercial recording, voice-overs and Television work, including the arranging of the “Al Brumley, Jr. Show” for PBS. Other performing and recording credits include Trini Lopez, The Harry James Orchestra, The Nelson Riddle Orchestra, Ed Ames, Carol Lawrence, Lorez Alexandria, The Ralph Carmichael Big Band, Matt Catingub, Bill Watrous, Buddy DeFranco, Conte Candoli, John La Porta, Dick Oatts, Lanny Morgan, The Osmonds, The Lennon Sisters, Mickey Gilley, The Lettermen, Shirley Jones, T. Graham Brown, Ray Stevens and Marie Osmond, among others. Brent is currently a member of the Orchestra with "Cassandre: The Voice Of An Angel" at the Americana Theater in Branson, the Rockabilly/Surf Band "Dean Z & The Gimps", the Ryan Talbot Experience Jazz Trio and a charter member of The Missouri Jazz Orchestra (MOJO). Brent attended Fullerton College in Fullerton, Ca., followed by a four year stint serving aboard Submarines in the United States Navy.
	Chris Lizotte Chris Lizotte ﬁrst showed an interest in playing his fatherʼs trumpet at the age of ﬁve at his childhood home in Niles, Michigan. With his dad as his ﬁrst formal instructor, Chris developed a life-long love of music and performing. He received the B.S.E. degree in music education and the M.M. degree in trumpet performance from the University of Arkansas-Fayetteville and the Ed.S. degree in curriculum and instruction from the University of Missouri-Columbia. During his tenure as a school band director he served as guest soloist and guest clinician/conductor for a variety of music camps, festivals and clinics in Missouri, Arkansas and Oklahoma. Chris moved to Branson in 2008 and remains thankful for the opportunity to perform for Branson audiences as an orchestra member for Cassandréʼs show. In 2010 he established his own business, “In Time Productions, LLC,” through which he has provided musical arrangements, transcriptions and tracks for various Branson entertainers including Merrill Osmond and Tony Roi. He also serves as Music Director and pianist for “Red, Hot & Blue.”
	JR Rollins James Tice Rollins Jr. is a versatile musician and entertainer from the Missouri Ozarks. Educated in Springfield, JR is equally at home playing symphonic and chamber music as he is playing bluegrass and country music. He recently played cello for the world premiere of Don Bailey's "History Of Rock N' Roll" with the Fort Smith Symphony as well as the complete recordings of the symphonies of William Grant Still, recently released world wide on Naxos, the worlds largest classical music label. JR has performed with the Fort Smith Symphony for 15 years as well as 25 seasons with other orchestras in Mo. and AR., playing with such greats as Van Cliburn, Roberta Peters, Doc Severinson, Chet Atlins and Henri Mancini. As a Branson entertainer Mr. Rollins has played fiddle, mandolin, guitar, cello and bass in many productions at the Ozarks Country Jubilee, Hee Haw Theater and The Roy Clark Theater with such greats as The Judds, Freddy Fender, Jim Stafford, Ray Stevens, Mickey Gilley, Ray Price and Mel Tillis' Statesiders. Mr. Rollins was also the string teacher for the world famous Haygoods and is in his 35th season as a Branson personality and is an original member of The Celestial Orchestra.
	Dino Phillips Dino has been playing drums in Branson since 1996 .Born and raised in St.Louis,Missouri. Dino has played in many Branson Shows and bands including 50's at the hop/John Tweed/Paul Harris/Horn Dawgs and etc. Currently in The Haygoods/Joseph Hall and 4th season with Cassandre. Dino enjoys all styles of music and love that music is universal language and brings people and cultures together. Dino has been playing drums and percussion for almost 40 years. Blessed to be entertaining in Branson and part of a community that believes in family values and entertainment.
	Carl McKinney Originally from Valliant Oklahoma, Carl McKinney graduated with a bachelors degree in psychology and spent over 15 years in Law Enforcement before moving to Branson Missouri to follow his dream of playing guitar professionally. Carl's dream came true and after performing in several shows in Branson, he can now be seen playing electric and acoustic guitar for Cassandre Haygood and Friends!
	Jeremy Rabe Jeremy Rabe is a part of a huge singing and musical family. He began singing in his grandfather's Church and his local Sunday Morning TV program in Dodge City, Kansas at the age of 3. At the age of 5 Jeremy's family moved to Dallas, TX where music continued to be a huge part of his life as he continued to sing in his Church, and numerous Musical Theater productions all through middle and high school. Jeremy then majored in Musical Theater at Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. During his summer breaks, his professional singing career began, performing at Six Flags Over Texas in a 50's Doo Wop quartet. Right after college Jeremy was thrilled to be asked to join the Original cast of "Lost in the 50's" at the Starlite Theater in Branson, Missouri. While performing there, he was then asked to be the producer, director and choreographer of the "Starlite Kids Revue" showcasing talented kids from all across the USA. Then in 2002, Jeremy began his world travels as the Lead Male Production Singer for Carnival Cruise Lines. Jeremy returned to Branson, MO in 2007 and has been seen in numerous shows including "The Magnificent 7", "Red, Hot and Blue", "Breaking Up Is Hard To Do", and "Rock n Roll is Here To Stay". In 2010 Jeremy also started his own Interior Design Business and web show: FYI: Design with Jeremy Rabe and can be seen on "House Helpers" on NBC KY3 on Saturday Mornings, as well as "The Pinterest Project" on KATV 7 Good Morning Arkansas. Jeremy is absolutely thrilled to be starting his 3rd season with Cassandre Haygood. He is so honored and excited to sing with such a talented and consummate professional performer such as Cassandre Haygood!
	Seth Darby Multi-instrumentalist Seth Darby is a product of the Branson area. Equally at home on several different wind and string instruments, Seth finished a distinguished high school career with many honors in classical music and jazz. As principal trombonist, Seth debuted on the main stage at Carnegie Hall with the Springfield Youth Symphony in 2007. Current appointments include the Cassandré Show at the Americana Theatre in Branson, Joseph Hall’s Rock N Remember Tribute Show and as bassist for singer George Dyer.Seth’s musical catalogue encompasses jazz, classical, pop, blues, swing, rock, bluegrass, country, and gospel.
	David Brooks Branson’s Two-time Piano Player of the Year, David Brooks began his musical journey at age 6. From that moment on, he has been on a rollercoaster ride of musical styles. Having been raised in a musical family, David was influenced by ALL the music he heard growing up, including Gospel, Country and Early Rock & Roll. In fact, some of the musical icons that played a notable role in his personal style and talent include Jerry Lee Lewis, Elton John, Ray Charles and Floyd Cramer, just to name a few. David began his professional career right out of high school, hitting the road with some of the biggest names in Southern Gospel music. His growing career brought him to Branson, Missouri in 2003 and quickly became a part of some of the most successful shows in town. David’s unique talent goes well beyond being a great musician. He is a seasoned vocalist, music arranger, band leader and a show stopping entertainer. David is truly a powerful and memorable inspiration to his audiences and has earned the admiration of many fellow musicians.
	Tom Eckert Tom Eckert, violinist and trumpet player, is originally from Philadelphia, PA. He was classically trained on the violin from the age of 9 years. At the age of 10, he began playing the trumpet. He attended Interlochen Arts Academy in northwest Michigan, also the New School of Music, Temple University and Southern Methodist University. Tom has played for numerous regional orchestras across the country as well as the Dallas Ballet and Opera Orchestra, Fort Worth Symphony and the Tulsa Philharmonic. He also toured with Ray Price and the Cherokee Cowboys and Floyd Cramer. Since moving to Branson in 1993, he has played for the Bobby Vinton Show with the Glenn Miller Orchestra, Jim Stafford, Lawrence Welk Orchestra and also Les Brown and his Band of Renown. He is currently also in the orchestra for the 3 Redneck Tenors as well as Cassandre.