Portfolio Award winner for Best Album & Best song of Hampton Roads with her CD release “Three Words”. Narissa Bond is a rare folk artist whose warmth and wisdom captivate audiences through intimate, honest storytelling. Narissa’s melodies and harmonies reflect their rich folk and jazz influences. Narissa’s vocals and music have been compared to Joni Mitchell.
“Narissa Bond has set a new standard for the art of singing and songwriting…She instantly became a favorite of listeners…She is the real thing.”– Barry Graham, WHRV 89.5 FM, Norfolk, VA
Skylark plays and eclectic mix of jazz/funk and swing with mostly original arrangements. Beachstreet group is three of the members, rotating on different days
The jazz program at Longwood consists of two 18-piece ensembles and several small groups, under the overall coordination of Dr. Charles Kinzer, Professor of Music, and Andrew Brock, Instructor.