Sean: What’s your name?
BT: BT Norman

Sean: At which campus are you directing arts?
BT: Shorewood

Sean: What instrument do you wish you could play that you can’t currently?
BT: Keys

Sean: Who’s your favorite musical artist?
BT: John Mayer (live not studio)

Sean: What’s your favorite hobby other than music/art?
BT: Any Sport or competition that I can win.

Sean: Who are your influences?
BT: Michael W Smith influenced the vocals big time growing up (not a fan anymore but MWS was hot in the 90s). My life influence is my high school small group leader who taught me to stop complaining about the way things are and work to change them.

Sean: What’s your artistic background?  Why are you qualified?
BT: I have led worship bands since I was 16. I started working in crafting full services through college and helped start a youth celebration service at Springbrook Community Church in Naperville. Got a BA in Biblical Studies from Moody. Then did a 6 month residency with CCC in 2008.

Sean: Married?  Single?  Kids?  Pets?  Or just gear?
BT: Married to a beautiful woman Jeanette Norman on June 21 2008.

Sean: What’s your favorite caffeinated beverage?
BT: Dr. Pepper

Sean: If you had to choose between a new car or a new piece of gear, what would you choose?
BT: New car. I’m not a gear person too much.

Sean: Mac or PC?
BT: Mac. I would like a new laptop but not over a car.

Sean: Who do you want to be when you grow up?
BT: I would like to plant a church. Not sure where yet but I know that’s in the future.

Sean: In your opinion, what’s the best thing about being an artist at Community Christian?
BT: Personally I think we benefit from years of experience by so many different people. I also think that CCC is a place that has brought out the best in me by giving me opportunities to lead, serve, dream and try new things.  As an artist I would be pumped to be a part of the arts team at every location we have.