The Sherna Armstrong Band (operating under Armstrong Music) is an elite, professional music and educational arts provider based locally in Bakersfield, California. Led by an Emmy Award-winning vocalist, we deliver premier live musical entertainment, comprehensive music education, interactive workshops, high-impact community engagement services, and educational artist programs, performances, and community engagement services.
CORE COMPETENCIES
• Live Music & Entertainment: High-caliber vocal and instrumental performances spanning jazz, corporate, civic, and major mainstage productions.
• Educational Arts Programming: Artist-in-residence curriculum, youth development initiatives, school assemblies, and cultural arts education.
• Workshops & Masterclasses: Interactive vocal technique workshops, foundational music demonstrations, and community-focused music clinics.
• Civic & Community Engagement: Large-scale public event entertainment, holiday celebrations, foundation fundraisers, and specialized cultural showcases.
EXCELLENCE IN PAST PERFORMANCE (HIGHLIGHTS)
Civic, Government & Institutional Highlights
• Mayoral Inaugurations: Featured performer for former Garland Mayor Ronald Jones across two consecutive terms.
• Dallas Parks & Recreation: Conducted community-wide youth and adult music workshops.
• Dallas County Community Colleges: Spearheaded specialized vocal technique and instructional clinics.
• Dallas Public Library: Provided educational cultural arts programming for the downtown main location.
• Bakersfield Speedway: Performed the National Anthem for the internationally recognized World of Outlaws Car Series.
Major Concerts, Openings & Arena Venues
• Stadium Graduation: Headline performer for the University of Phoenix Graduation at the Dallas Cowboys Stadium.
• Mainstage Openers: Opened for legendary multi-platinum artists Kool & The Gang (Dallas) and gospel icon Shirley Caesar (Sportatorium).
• Premier Cultural Openings: Invitation-only feature performances for the grand openings of the Moody Performance Hall (Dallas) and the SMU Museum.
• Fine Arts Concert Series: Headlined the prestigious Dallas Museum of Art Jazz Concert Series and headlined a premier fundraising gala for Dallas Black Dance.
Local Kern County Activations (Active 2021–Present)
• Kern County Fair: Featured mainstage entertainment provider (September 2025/2026).
• Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tejon: Headlining venue entertainment delivery (May 2026).
• Bakersfield Landmark Venues: Headline feature performances at The Padre, World Records, and Bakersfield Village Fest.
