Hope N. Jones
Founder & Executive Creative Director
The Music Stand was founded from a vision to create meaningful, transformative experiences through music and the arts. As Founder and Executive Creative Director, Hope N. Jones leads the organization with a focus on creative development, artist relations, and community-centered programming.
With a background in hospitality and creative design, Hope brings a unique approach to building environments where artists and audiences feel welcomed, inspired, and supported. Her work centers on cultivating partnerships, developing programs, and curating experiences that elevate both emerging and professional artists. She is also a writer of inspirational publications, and her broader creative work explores innovative approaches across disciplines.
BOARD MEMBERS & ADVISORY COUNSEL
The Music Stand is actively building a network of leaders and professionals who are passionate about the arts and committed to its growth and preservation.
If you are interested in serving on the Board or offering advisory support, please contact us at
themusicstandorg@gmail.com
Board Members
Stan Sewell – The NASH Group Real Estate
Telea Stafford – President of Phenixx Marketing
Debbie Repka – Development Associate Emeritus of International Commission
Joelle Jones – Entertainer, Instructor, Events & Studio Manager
Arlington “Ollie” Jones III – Wilson Sporting Goods & Dallas Mavericks
Young Artist Advisory Committee
Arlington “Ollie” Jones III
Fiona Feil
Talyah Thomas
Enyonam Osae
Laesio Littlejohn
Advisory Counsel
Gloria Hart-Jackson, M.S., LCDC, HS-BCP, MAC – Substance Abuse Counseling and Social Work
Joe Powell, LCDC, RSPS, PSS – President/CEO of APAA (Association of Persons Affected by Addiction)
Myra & Arlington Jones, Sr. – Founders of Love Ministries
Gary Randle – Co-Founder & Executive Director Emeritus of HOPE Farm
ARTIST COLLECTIVE
Joelle Jones – Asst. Creative Director, Master Artist
Specializes in Dance, Theatre, Acting, Dance Studio Management, Special Event Production, Content Creation, Social Media Management & Early Childhood Movement. Creator and Instructor of Legendary Movers.
Arlington “Ollie” Jones III – Asst. Coordinator, Young Artists Program
Drummer, Group Leader, Speaker, Sports Coach. Currently works for Wilson Sporting Goods, Dallas Mavs Academy, Dallas Mavericks, and Mark Cuban Heroes Basketball Center. Creator & Owner of LXVI apparel brand.
Talyah Thomas – Asst. Coordinator, Young Artist-in-Residence
Currently studying Classical & Contemporary Voice, Music, Music Production & Leadership at Texas Christian University. Performer and Instructor. Content Creation.
Fiona Feil – Young Artist-in-Residence
Currently studying Commercial Dance at PACE University. Performer and Instructor.
Caleb Berry – Master Artist
Multi-styles dance, specializes in freestyle, breaking, and battles. Performer and Instructor. Speaker. Emcee. Graphic Designer. Owner & Creator of Exhort Apparel. Currently serves with Break Free Ministries as Dallas Chapter Leader. aka “Kakashi”
Jenny Lobo – Master Artist
Flamenco, Salsa, Bachata, Tambores venezolanos, Rumba, jazz, and castanets. Performer and Instructor. Owner of La Lobilla Flamenco. Maker of Flamenco dance wear.
Ursula Hicks – Master Artist
Swing & Lindy Hop Dance. Performer and Instructor.
Christine Zaunbrecher – Fitness & Wellness Warrior
Creator of Glo Fit with Christine. Dance Fitness Instructor & Therapist. High-energy classes and faith-based workouts. Wellness & Recovery Advocate. Custom Spray Tanning Artist.
Ruben Torresdey – Competitive Breaking
Founder and Owner of Breaking Academia. Instructor. Competitor. aka “BBoy Kong”