Musician Bios

(From left to Right) Craig Hale, Tony Taylor, Brian Crawford, and Brian Crawford

Craig Hale is the Son of Rev. Dr Wimbley & Mae Hale and a member of First Malalieu UMC of East point. He began playing drums at the age of 11. Craig sings baritone and he has played for Hoosier for the past nine years. He plays drums, piano and other brass instruments. A graduate of Clark Atlanta University he is a former member of the philharmonic society and the Mighty Marching Panthers. Craig works as Visual Audio services tech at Westminster schools. His favorite thing about playing with Hoosier is fellow ship with the other musicians. One thing you want the church family to know is a little known fact Craig, along with Brian and Dr. Alexander are members of the professional music fraternity Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia.

Brian Crawford had been a member of Hoosier since 1982 and he is the Son of Joseph & Lucino Crawford. He began playing trumpet at the age of 8. Brian has played for Hoosier for the past four years. He works as a research assistant for the department of biological science at Clark Atlanta University. Brian will be receiving his Ph D in Biomedical research in December 2007. His favorite thing about playing with Hoosier is that he is proud to be at his home church and fellowship with the other musicians. One thing you want the church family to know is…that he holds Hoosier in high regard and evangelizes every chance he gets. Little known fact Craig, Brian and Dr. Alexander are all members of the professional music fraternity Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia

Tony Taylor is husband to Jovanda Taylor and has a son Terry age 6 and daughter Jasmine 7 months. Mr. Taylor has been a member of Hoosier since 2003. He began playing piano at the age of 5. Tony’s focus is on keyboard but he sings baritone as well. Tony has played for Hoosier for the past four years. He has traveled to Shanghai and Hong Kong China and preformed with Sandi Jarvis trio as well as the group J Jazz in 2000 and 2002. His favorite thing about playing with Hoosier is fellowship and being where he is appreciated. One thing you want the church family to know is that as an accomplished musician with a focus on Jazz. Tony has performed in a variety of settings including solo piano, duos and trios.