Season 1, Episode 19

Larry Dunn at the MPAC

Delivering on a promise changes lives

As a new college graduate, Larry Dunn needed a job. So he made a bold  promise to the superintendent interviewing him. "If you hire me, we will bring state recognition to Magnolia." Larry more than delivered on that promise, having just returned with his students from New York City and a performance at Carnegie Hall.

Today's interview was one of the first I dreamed of getting for my new podcast. When I learned that Larry was born in Wilmott, educated in Hamburg and matriculated from Southern Arkansas University, I knew then that his story was one of those that makes life in L.A. so special. When you dream big and follow a God-given vision, there's no limit to what you can accomplish and where you can go! Even with a high school choir in tow!

When I heard his choir's rendition of Amazing Grace, I was blown away. This is a complicated piece, but Larry doesn't shy away from challenges! And placing a challenge before a competitive bunch of choristers is one of the keys to success. 

As an added bonus, an article I read this week mentioned that Larry Dunn is one of two mentors who pour into the life of Derrian Ford, state basketball champion and freshman player for the Arkansas Razorbacks. When we learned that Derrian had entered the transfer portal, we had to ask Larry what he thought.

Buckle your seatbelt, grab a box of tissue and be prepared to be blown away by what Larry Dunn has to say about "Life in L.A."! Click the play button below to get started!