THOMASVILLE —
Teachers and students in Thomas County Central High School’s chorus classes, one of the school’s fine arts program electives, want everyone to know chorus is more than just singing songs from various genres.
“Chorus is important because it allows students to freely express their music interests,” Rico Johnson, a senior member, said. “I expect chorus to prepare students for music options beyond high school because music should always live within the students.”
This school year, the program has expanded from three classes to four. Some of the program’s activities include performing at assemblies and participating in competitions.
Sophomore Morgan Jones joined because, “I love to sing and make friends.”
Katherine Stivers, whose mother was a music teacher, is the program director.
“Chorus is not about you. It’s about being something bigger,” she said. “The chorus is like a big family. We don’t (always) get along, but we get things worked out. And, chorus will help its members grow to be independent, open-minded, hardworking musicians.”
It is a misconception, members said, that only females are in chorus as there are many male students in the program.
“I have a great passion for singing and I like to hear a lot of other people singing,” Johnson said. “It’s the basis of my life.”
It is the hope of program instructors and participants that more people will form an appreciation of and respect for chorus and what it provides to its members and the school.
“Chorus is important to society,” Michelle Ferguson, who is student teaching in the class, said. “It gives students an outlet and also creates a family atmosphere. It gives students chances to be themselves.”
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