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Gideon F. Alorwoyie

Professor

University of North Texas

Department of Instrumental Studies

(940) 565-4113

Email: gideon.alorwoyie@unt.edu

Professional Positions

  • Associate Professor of Music, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (1996 - Present).
  • African Dance Instructor, (1994 - 1994).
  • Founder & Artistic Director, (1987 - 1994).
  • Guest Artist/Instructor, (1991 - 1993).
  • Instructor, The American Conservatory of Music, Chicago, IL. The American Conservatory of Music, Chicago, IL. (1987 - 1990).
  • Visiting Lecturer, State University of New York at Brockport. State University of New York at Brockport. (1984 - 1986).
  • Chief Master Drummer, University of Ghana. University of Ghana. (1978 - 1984).
  • Chief Master Drummer, University of Ghana. University of Ghana. (1964 - 1984).
  • Instructor in Drumming, University of Ghana. University of Ghana. (1967 - 1978).

Professional Memberships

  • Society for Ethnomusicology. (2002 - Present).
  • Advisory Council of the African Causus, SEM. (1999 - Present).
  • Percussive Arts Society. (1999 - Present).
  • Council of Elders-Dance Africa Chicago. (2002 - 2002).

Teaching

Teaching Experience

    University of North Texas

  • DANC 3617 - African Music and Movement, 37 courses.
  • MUAG 2900 - Special Problems, 2 courses.
  • MUAG 4900 - Special Problems, 3 courses.
  • MUAG 4910 - Special Problems, 2 courses.
  • MUAG 5910 - SPECIAL PROBLEMS, 3 courses.
  • MUCM 3617 - Percussion Ensembles, 47 courses.
  • MUEN 2617 - Percussion Ensembles, 14 courses.
  • MUEN 5617 - Percussion Ensembles, 23 courses.
  • MUET 3617 - African Music and Movement, 47 courses.
  • MUET 4900 - SPECIAL PROBLEMS, 2 courses.
  • MUET 5617 - African Music and Movement, 36 courses.
  • MUET 5900 - Special Problems in Ethnomusicology, 4 courses.
  • MUGC 5890 - Studies in Music, 1 course.
  • MUMH 5910 - Special Problems, 1 course.

Awards and Honors

  • Ghana Dance Ensemble – Univ. of Ghana – to acknowledge the dedicated service, University of Ghana. (December 1, 2023).
  • ZADOUNU AFRICA MUSIC AND DANCE Company Ghana – Citation of Honor, ZADOUNU AFRICA MUSIC AND DANCE Company. (August 1, 2023).
  • Binghamton University Lifetime Achievement Award, Binghamton University. (March 16, 2023).
  • Inducted as Paramount Chief at Tsiyinu-Afegame/Afife, Volta REgion of Ghana, West Africa. (2004).
  • Artist Fellowship Award for Ethnic and Folkarts, Illinois Arts Council. (1991).
  • Ghanaian Drum Music Apprenticeship Award, Illinois Arts Council. (1990).
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Music Workshop Award, State University of New York at Buffalo. (1977).

Research

Published Intellectual Contributions

    Book

  • Alorwoyie, G.F., Locke, D. (2013). Agbadza: Songs, Drum Language of the Ewes. St. Louis Mo., African Music Publishers.

Presentations Given

  • Alorwoyie, G.F. (Other), Introduction to African Drumming, (2003 - 2009).
  • Alorwoyie, G.F. (Other), Music Cultures of the World, (2000 - 2009).
  • Alorwoyie, G.F. (Other), Talking Drums of Ghana, (2000 - 2005).
  • Alorwoyie, G.F. (Other), Music and Dances of Ghana: A Critical Perspective of Ewe Music Practice, (2000 - 2004).
  • Alorwoyie, G.F. (Other), Popular Music in American Culture, (2000 - 2003).
  • Alorwoyie, G.F. (Other), Music as Language, (2000 - 2002).

    • Lecture

  • Alorwoyie, G.F. (Author & Presenter), University of North Texas, College of Music Percussion Methods Class Lecture, Percussion Methods Lecture, University of North Texas, College of Music, Denton, TX, United States of America. (2022 - 2022).
  • Alorwoyie, G.F. (Author & Presenter), University of North Texas, College of Music ANTH 1100 World Cultures Denton, ANTH 1100 Lecture, University of North Texas, College of Music, Denton, TX, United States of America. (2022 - 2022).
  • Alorwoyie, G.F. (Author & Presenter), University of North Texas, College of Music Percussion Methods Class, University of North Texas, College of Music Percussion Methods Class Lecture, University of North Texas, Denton, TX, United States of America. (2021 - 2021).
  • Alorwoyie, G.F. (Author & Presenter), University of North Texas, College of Music Percussion Methods Class, University of North Texas, College of Music Percussion Methods Class Lecture, University of North Texas, Denton, TX, United States of America. (2021 - 2021).
  • Alorwoyie, G.F. (Author & Presenter), IMI Intercultural Music Initiative, Rhythms and Dance Movements of Africa, Saint Louis, Missouri, United States of America. (2018 - 2018).

    • Other

  • Alorwoyie, G.F. (Author & Presenter), Green Room Exchange and Lex Arts, African Music and Dance Workshop, Lex Arts, Lexington, KY, United States of America. (2022 - 2022).

Artistic and Professional Performances and Exhibits

  • Dance - Perform multiple pieces. Alorwoyie, G.F., "Rhythms and Dances of Africa, African Music and Dance Performance at UNT College of Music Voertman Concert Hall", United States of America. (November 14, 2023 - November 14, 2023).
  • Dance - Perform multiple pieces. Alorwoyie, G.F., "Denton Arts & Jazz Festival, African Music and Dance Performance at the College of Music Jazz Stage, Denton, Texas", United States of America. (October 8, 2023 - October 8, 2023).
  • Dance - Perform multiple pieces. Alorwoyie, G.F., "Celebrating Professor Emeritus David Locke, African Music and Dance Performance at Distler Performance Hall, Tufts University, Boston, M. A", United States of America. (September 29, 2023 - September 29, 2023).
  • Dance - Perform multiple pieces. Alorwoyie, G.F., "CEANA Convention 2023, African Music and Dance Performance at the Marriott Hotel", United States of America. (September 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023).
  • Dance - Perform multiple pieces. Alorwoyie, G.F., "Tarrapin Hill Festival, African Music and Dance Performance", United States of America. (August 4, 2023 - August 4, 2023).
  • Dance - Perform multiple pieces. Alorwoyie, G.F., "25th Annual African Cultural Festival of Ethnic Music and Dance", African Ensemble, Denton, TX, United States of America. (April 20, 2023 - April 20, 2023).
  • Dance - Perform multiple pieces. Alorwoyie, G.F., "Hebron High School, Black History Month", African Ensemble, Hebron High School, Carrollton, Texas, United States of America. (February 23, 2023 - February 23, 2023).
  • Dance - Perform multiple pieces. Alorwoyie, G.F., "The 60th Anlo Hogbetsotso Festival Main Durbar Performance", Anlo- Afiadenyigba, Ghana, Ghana. (November 5, 2022 - November 5, 2022).
  • Dance - Perform multiple pieces. Alorwoyie, G.F., "The Hogbe Institute Anlo Hogbetsotso Mini Durbar Performance", Anlo- Afiadenyigba, Ghana, Ghana. (October 29, 2022 - October 29, 2022).
  • Dance - Perform multiple pieces. Alorwoyie, G.F., "Denton Arts & Jazz Festival, Denton, Texas, African Music and Dance Performance", African Ensemble, Denton, TX, United States of America. (October 9, 2022 - October 9, 2022).
  • Dance - Perform multiple pieces. Alorwoyie, G.F., "4th Annual Ghana Fest, Dallas, Texas", African Ensemble, Dallas, TX, United States of America. (September 24, 2022 - September 24, 2022).
  • Dance - Perform multiple pieces. Alorwoyie, G.F., "T. Dees, Lexington, Kentucky, African Music and Dance Performance", African Ensemble, Lexington, KY, United States of America. (April 9, 2022 - April 9, 2022).
  • Dance - Perform multiple pieces. Alorwoyie, G.F., "24th Annual African Cultural Festival of Ethnic Music and Dance", African Ensemble, Denton, TX, United States of America. (April 2, 2022 - April 2, 2022).
  • Dance - Perform multiple pieces. Alorwoyie, G.F., "Rhythms and Dances of Africa", UNT African Ensemble, Denton, TX, United States of America. (April 2, 2022 - April 2, 2022).
  • Dance - Perform piece. Alorwoyie, G.F., "World Echoes Cultural Night African Music and Dance performance", African Ensemble, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas, United States of America. (November 17, 2021 - November 17, 2021).
  • Dance - Perform multiple pieces. Alorwoyie, G.F., "UNT African Ensemble: Rhythms and Dances of Africa", UNT African Ensemble, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas, United States of America. (November 16, 2021 - November 16, 2021).
  • Dance - Perform multiple pieces. Alorwoyie, G.F., "Denton Arts & Jazz Festival", African Ensemble, Denton Arts & Jazz Festival, Denton, Texas, United States of America. (October 3, 2021 - October 3, 2021).
  • Other. Alorwoyie, G.F., "African Music and Dance Workshop", Ghana Dance Ensemble, The National Dance Company of Ghana, Legon, Ghana, Ghana. (June 1, 2021 - June 3, 2021).
  • Other. Alorwoyie, G.F., "African Music and Dance workshop", N/A, Ewe Association of Dallas Metroplex, Dallas, TX, United States of America. (April 20, 2021 - April 20, 2021).
  • Dance - Perform multiple pieces. Alorwoyie, G.F., "23rd Annual African Cultural Festival of Ethnic Traditional Music and Dance", African Ensemble, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas, United States of America. (March 27, 2021 - March 27, 2021).
  • Dance - Perform piece. Alorwoyie, G.F., "Hebron High School, Black History Month", African Ensemble, Hebron High School, Carrollton, Texas, United States of America. (February 19, 2021 - February 19, 2021).
  • Other. Alorwoyie, G.F., "Rhythms and Dances of Africa", UNT African Ensemble, Denton, TX, United States of America. (November 17, 2020 - November 17, 2020).
  • Dance - Perform multiple pieces. Alorwoyie, G.F., "Black History: Hebron Cultural Festival, African Music and Dance performance at Hebron High School Auditorium", Carrollton, Texas, United States of America. (February 28, 2020 - February 2020).
  • Other. Alorwoyie, G.F., "Rhythms and Dances of Africa", Denton, TX, United States of America. (November 12, 2019 - November 12, 2019).
  • Other. Alorwoyie, G.F., "The Hogbe Institute Anlo Hogbetsotso Mini Durbar Performance", Salo, Ghana, Ghana. (November 2, 2019 - November 2, 2019).
  • Other. Alorwoyie, G.F., "Denton Folk Festival Performance", Denton, TX, United States of America. (October 6, 2019 - October 6, 2019).
  • Other. Alorwoyie, G.F., "2nd Annual GhanaFest", Dallas, TX, United States of America. (September 21, 2019 - September 21, 2019).
  • Other. Alorwoyie, G.F., "Ewe Association of Charlotte, N.C. Ceana Convention Performance", Charlotte, NC, United States of America. (August 2, 2019 - August 3, 2019).
  • Other. Alorwoyie, G.F., "Denton Arts & Jazz Festival", Denton, TX, United States of America. (April 28, 2019 - April 28, 2019).
  • Other. Alorwoyie, G.F., "IMI Intercultural Initiative African Music and Dance Performance", St.Louis, MO, United States of America. (April 7, 2019 - April 7, 2019).
  • Other. Alorwoyie, G.F., "African Music and Dance Performance", Lexington, KY (Tee Dee's), United States of America. (April 5, 2019 - April 5, 2019).
  • Other. Alorwoyie, G.F., "African Music and Dance Performance", Somerset Community College, Kentucky, United States of America. (April 4, 2019 - April 4, 2019).
  • Other. Alorwoyie, G.F., "African Music and Dance Performance", University of Kentucky, United States of America. (April 3, 2019 - April 3, 2019).
  • Other. Alorwoyie, G.F., "22nd Annual African Cultural Festival of Ethnic Music and Dance with Guest Performers", Denton, TX, United States of America. (March 30, 2019 - March 30, 2019).
  • Other. Alorwoyie, G.F., "Rhythms and Dances of Africa Performance", UNT African Percussion Ensemble, Denton, TX, United States of America. (November 14, 2018 - November 14, 2018).
  • Other. Alorwoyie, G.F., "The Anlo State Traditional Council Annual Hogbetsotso Festival of Ethnic Music and Dance", Anloga, Ghana, Ghana. (November 3, 2018 - November 3, 2018).
  • Other. Alorwoyie, G.F., "The Hogbe Institute Anlo Hogbetsotso Mini Durbar African Music and Dance Performance", Klikor, Ghana, Ghana. (October 27, 2018 - October 27, 2018).
  • Other. Alorwoyie, G.F., "GHPN Inaugural Gala Celebrating Ghanaians Excellence", Dallas, TX, United States of America. (October 13, 2018 - October 13, 2018).
  • Other. Alorwoyie, G.F., "IMI Intercultural Music Initiative, African Music and Dance", St. Louis, MO, United States of America. (October 7, 2018 - October 7, 2018).
  • Other. Alorwoyie, G.F., "Denton Arts & Jazz Festival, African Music and Dance Performance", Denton, TX, United States of America. (April 29, 2018 - April 29, 2018).
  • Other. Alorwoyie, G.F., "Dallas Museum of Art, African Music and Dance Performance", Dallas, TX, United States of America. (April 20, 2018 - April 20, 2018).
  • Other. Alorwoyie, G.F., "Somerset Community College, African Music and Dance Performance", Somerset, KY, United States of America. (April 19, 2018 - April 19, 2018).
  • Other. Alorwoyie, G.F., "Georgetown Library, African Music and Dance Performance", Lexington, KY, United States of America. (April 18, 2018 - April 18, 2018).
  • Other. Alorwoyie, G.F., "Living Arts and Science Center, African Music and Dance Performance", Lexington, KY, United States of America. (April 17, 2018 - April 17, 2018).
  • Other. Alorwoyie, G.F., "West Kentucky Community & Technical College, African Music and Dance Performance", Paducah KY, United States of America. (April 16, 2018 - April 16, 2018).
  • Other. Alorwoyie, G.F., "Menil Museum, African Music and Dance Performance", Menil Collections Auditoium, Houston, TX, United States of America. (April 15, 2018 - April 15, 2018).
  • Other. Alorwoyie, G.F., "21st Annual African Cultural Festival", UNT-Voertman Concert Hall, United States of America. (April 14, 2018 - April 14, 2018).
  • Other. Alorwoyie, G.F., "Anlo State Traditional Council Annual Hogbetsotso Festival", Anloga, Ghana, Ghana. (November 4, 2017 - November 4, 2017).
  • Other. Alorwoyie, G.F., "City of Krakow Sacrum Profanum Festival", Poland. (October 1, 2017 - October 1, 2017).
  • Other. Alorwoyie, G.F., "Anlo Youth Association of Atorkor", Atorkor , Ghana, Ghana. (July 28, 2017 - July 30, 2017).
  • Other. Alorwoyie, G.F., "World Music Institute - Steve Reich Celebration", Gideon Alorwoyie & Mantra Percussion, Brooklyn, NY, United States of America. (December 10, 2016 - December 10, 2016).
  • Other. "Hogbetsotso Festival of the Noviha, UK", London, England, (2009 - 2009).
  • Other. "Lights of Legacy", Plano, TX, (2009 - 2009).
  • Other. "Multicultural Center, Black History Month", UNT-Gateway Center, (2009 - 2009).
  • Other. "Tenth Annual African Cultural Festival", UNT-Concert Hall, (2009 - 2009).
  • Other. "University of Hong Kong Summer Instutite", Hong Kong, China, (2009 - 2009).
  • Other. "UNT African Percussion Ensemble", UNT-Main Auditorium, (2009 - 2009).
  • Other. "UNT World Festival on the Square", Denton, TX, (2009 - 2009).
  • Other. "World Music Festival", Addison, TX, (2009 - 2009).
  • Other. "DFW International Tast of African Culture", Dallas, TX, (2008 - 2008).
  • Other. "Friends of the Family", Denton, TX, (2008 - 2008).
  • Other. "Hogbetsotso Festival of the Ewes of Ontario", Canada, (2008 - 2008).
  • Other. "Southern Volta Assoc. of Canada", Toronto, Canada, (2008 - 2008).
  • Other. "UNT Pan African Student Assoc.", Denton, TX, (2008 - 2008).
  • Other. "UNT Percussion Ensemble Concert", UNT-Conert Hall, (2008 - 2008).
  • Other. "Black History Month", UNT-Lyceum, (2007 - 2007).
  • Other. "Denton Arts and Jazz Festival", Quakrtown Park, Denton, TX, (2007 - 2007).
  • Other. "Ghana's 50th Jubilee Celebration", Irving, TX, (2007 - 2007).
  • Other. "Gulu Walk", Bachman Lake Park, Dallas, TX, (2007 - 2007).
  • Other. "TWU Diversity Day", Denton, TX, (2007 - 2007).
  • Other. "UNT African Percussion Ensemble", UNT-Concert Hall, (2007 - 2007).
  • Other. "13th Annual CEANA Convention", New York, NY, (2006 - 2006).
  • Other. "First African Freedom Church", Dallas, TX, (2006 - 2006).
  • Other. "Harambee: Celerating African Culture in Our Community", Dallas, TX, (2006 - 2006).
  • Other. "IMSA-College Theatre", Aurora, IL, (2006 - 2006).
  • Other. "Ninth Annual African Cultural Festival", UNT-Concert Hall, (2006 - 2006).
  • Other. "PASA-UNT Student Organization", UNT-Gateway Center, (2006 - 2006).
  • Other. "RAS DASHUN", Ethiopian Club, Chicago, IL, (2006 - 2006).
  • Other. "UNT Study Abroad", UNT-Union, (2006 - 2006).
  • Other. "Annual Parents Weekend", Medford, Massachusetts, (2005 - 2005).
  • Other. "Eighth Annual African Cultural Festival", UNT-Main Auditorium, (2005 - 2005).
  • Other. "Society for Ethnomusicology 50th Anniversary", Atlanta, GA, (2005 - 2005).
  • Other. "Southern Volta Assoc. of Canada Hogetsotso Festival", Ontario, Canada, (2005 - 2005).
  • Other. "SUNY Brockport School of Arts and performance", New York, (2005 - 2005).
  • Other. "UNT African Percussion Ensemble", UNT-Concert Hall, (2005 - 2005).
  • Other. "Council of Ewes Assoc. of North America", (2004 - 2004).
  • Other. "Extending the Cultural Bridge Around the World", Mississippi, (2004 - 2004).
  • Other. "Seoul Drum Festival 2004", Seoul, Korea, (2004 - 2004).
  • Other. "Seventh Annual African Cultural Festival", UNT-Murchison Performing Arts Center, (2004 - 2004).
  • Other. "Arts Council of N. East County", Arbor Daze, TX, (2003 - 2003).
  • Other. "Asante Festival", Irving, TX, (2003 - 2003).
  • Other. "Dance Africa", Chicago, IL, (2003 - 2003).
  • Other. "Dangme Bihii Akpe, UK, Fund Raising 2003 in Aid of Health & Education", Brixton, London, (2003 - 2003).
  • Other. "Ga-Dangme Kpee of Greater Houston", Houston, TX, (2003 - 2003).
  • Other. "Hot House", Chicago, IL, (2003 - 2003).
  • Other. "Milenovisi Harborbor of London England", London, (2003 - 2003).
  • Other. "Sixth Annual African Cultural Festival", UNT-Murchison Performing Arts Center, (2003 - 2003).
  • Other. "The PHSA Black History Month Event", UNT-Main Auditorium, (2003 - 2003).
  • Other. "White Street Arts Center", Champaign, IL, (2003 - 2003).
  • Other. "African Percussion Ensemble Concert", UNT-Concert Hall, (2002 - 2002).
  • Other. "Dance Africa Chicago Carnival", Chicago, IL, (2002 - 2002).
  • Other. "Denton Arts and Jazz Festival", Denton, TX, (2002 - 2002).
  • Other. "Fifth Annual African Cultural Festival", UNT-Murchison Performing Arts Center, (2002 - 2002).
  • Other. "The Annual African Heritage Banquet", UNT-Diamond Eagle Suite, (2002 - 2002).
  • Other. "The Ewe Assoc. of Gerogia Inc. Hogbetsotso Za", Atlanta, GA, (2002 - 2002).
  • Other. "UNT System Center", Dallas, TX, (2002 - 2002).
  • Other. "Arts Council of North East Tarrant County", Bedford, TX, (2001 - 2001).
  • Other. "Fourth Annual African Cultural Festival", UNT-Murchison Performing Arts Center, (2001 - 2001).
  • Other. "Ghanaians of Dallas 44th Independence Anniversary", Carrollton, TX, (2001 - 2001).
  • Other. "Hogbetsotso Festival", Ewe Assoc. of Atlanta, GA, (2001 - 2001).
  • Other. "Sankofa Ritual Music and Dance Festival", Ghana, West Africa, (2001 - 2001).
  • Other. "Southeastern Oklahoma State University Carnival of Cultures", Durant, OK, (2001 - 2001).
  • Other. "Tarrant County Arts Festival", Bedford, TX, (2001 - 2001).
  • Other. "TWU Inernational Week Celebration", TWU-Amphitheater, (2001 - 2001).
  • Other. "World's Largest All Nations Drum Circle", Vancouver, Canada, (2001 - 2001).
  • Other. "Annual Recognition Ceremony", College of Education TRIO Center for Student Developement, (2000 - 2000).
  • Other. "Juneteenth Freedom Celebration", UNT-Student Ethnic Enrichment Center, (2000 - 2000).
  • Other. "NTIEVA Summer Institute", UNT-Stovall Hall, (2000 - 2000).
  • Other. "Out of Africa", Tody Corporation of America, Ft. Worth, TX, (2000 - 2000).
  • Other. "Parents Week", UNT-Lyceum, (2000 - 2000).
  • Other. "The Annual African Heritage Banquet", UNT-Diamond Eagle Suite, (2000 - 2000).
  • Other. "The Annual Black History Month Dinner", UNT-Silver Eagle Suite, (2000 - 2000).
  • Other. "The Ga-Adangbe Assoc. of DFW Homowo Festival", Black Academy of Sciende and Letters, Dallas, TX, (2000 - 2000).
  • Other. "The Okenapeman Assoc. of Dallas Convention", UNT-Stovall Hall, (2000 - 2000).
  • Other. "Third Annual African Cultural Festival", UNT-Murchison Performing Arts Center, (2000 - 2000).

Media Contributions

    Newspaper

  • "The Servant of Rhythms of Africa," The New York Times. (2017).

Service

University Service

  • Other (Performer), UNT International. (April 15, 2019 - April 15, 2019).
  • Guest Speaker, University of North Texas School of Journalism. (October 18, 2018 - October 28, 2018).
  • Other (performer), UNT International Flag Parade at University Day. (April 13, 2018 - April 13, 2018).
  • Other (Presentations), UNT Colleges/Departments. (2000 - 2010).
  • Committee Member, Instrumental Studies Division PAC Committee. (2006 - 2008).
  • Committee Member, Instrumental Division Search Committee for Percussion. (2000 - 2000).
  • Committee Member, Search Committee in Ethnomusicology. (2000 - 2000).

Public Service

  • Other (workshop leader), Hear the World @ Vickery Meadow Festival. Dallas, Texas. (October 14, 2023 - October 14, 2023).
  • Other (Performer), Primose School of Plano at Headquarters. Plano, TX. (September 25, 2023 - September 25, 2023).
  • Other (Performer), Teasley Elementary School Diversity Day. Denton, Texas. (March 17, 2022 - March 17, 2022).
  • Other (Performer), Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital. Dallas, Texas. (March 10, 2022 - March 10, 2022).
  • Other (Performer), UNT International Education Week. Denton, Texas. (November 15, 2021 - November 15, 2021).
  • Other (Performer), Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital. Dallas, Texas. (February 12, 2021 - February 12, 2021).
  • Other (Performer), Hebron High School,. Carrolton, Texas. (February 19, 2020 - February 19, 2020).
  • Other, Area Schools. (2000 - 2010).
  • Other (Presentations), UNT Colleges/Departments. (2000 - 2010).
  • Betty Warmack Branch Library, Grand Prairie, TX. (2009).

Professional Service

  • Other (Black History Month Celebrations), Area Schools. (2000 - 2010).
  • Other (African American Heritage Celebration), Betty Warmack Branch Library. Grand Prairie, TX. (2009 - 2009).