Georgia Music Educators Association Choral Division Robin Yackley, Chair
2010 Georgia All State Reading Chorus Eric Nelson, Conductor Chris Fowler, Accompanist Chris McMichen, Organizer Saturday, January 30th 11:15am Savannah Trade Center / Rooms 203-205 Sponsored by J.W. Pepper & Sons
Eric Nelson
Eric Nelson is a professor, choral conductor, church musician and composer who serves as the Director of Choral Studies at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. He is also the Artistic Director of the Atlanta Sacred Chorale and the Minister of Music at the nd historic 2 -Ponce de Leon Baptist Church. He has conducted choirs throughout North America and Europe, including performances in London, Rome, Krakow, Berlin, Leipzig, Prague, Moscow, Washington, D.C., Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and the Sydney Opera House. He is currently serving as President of the Georgia chapter of the American Choral Directors Association, and his choirs have performed three times at the Southern and the National ACDA Conventions. His ensembles have been praised for their ability to combine a high level of technical precision with warmth of musical expression. Dr. Nelson’s compositions have been sung by choirs throughout the United States, including performances for the American Choral Director’s Association, the Music Educators National Conference, the Association of Lutheran Church Musicians, the Presbyterian Association of Musicians, the American Guild of Organists, and for numerous churches, colleges and universities. Dr. Nelson is a passionate apologist for the choral craft and its importance to contemporary society. He is the recipient of a “Crystal Apple” award for excellence in teaching at Emory University. He holds degrees in voice and conducting from Houghton College, Westminster Choir College, and Indiana University.
Chris Fowler
Chris Fowler is the Choral Music Director at Buford High School and the Fine Arts Coordinator for the Buford City School System. He holds the Bachelor and Master of Music degrees from Georgia State University. Mr. Fowler is presently pursuing the Doctor of Musical Arts degree (ABD) at the University of Georgia. Mr. Fowler is an active performer in many musical styles. He has been a clinician at numerous honor choruses and festivals. His conducting experience includes work with collegiate ensembles and adult community groups. Singers under Mr. Fowler's direction have performed at the Georgia Music Educators state convention and at Carnegie Hall. He has served as a frequent accompanist to district honor choruses and he will serve as the accompanist to the Georgia All State Chorus for the fourteenth time this year. He has served as staff accompanist to many churches in the Atlanta area. He resides in Suwanee with his wife, Joy, and his children, Alex and Hope.
2010 All State Reading Chorus Alpharetta High School Thomas Yackley, Director Matilda Fenton Luke Tieslau Claire Yackley Nicole Yackley
Brookwood High School Dominique Petite, Director Sarah Cooke Emily Warlick
Cartersville High School Jim Stanley, Director
Grady High School Kevin Hill, Director
Savannah Arts Academy Diane Stallings, Director
Heritage High School Mark Lamback, Director
Savannah Country Day High School Maaya Roos, Director
Josh Alexander Katie Evans Kiah Simmons
Zach Matteen
Houston County High School Shelley Sanderson, Director Alexa Mangus McKinley Starks
Justin Atkins Sarah Justus Kaitlyn Lovingood
Meadowcreek High School Emily Decker, Director
Cass High School Jarred Summey, Director
Mill Creek High School Kimberly Mougans, Director
Jeffrey Bohac Kayla Cline
Chattahoochee High School Jennie Coniker, Director Jacquelyn Borinski Joon Ko Jake Moskowitz Olivia Stein
Jeannette Luna
Tyler Krug Carrie Moll Alex Ubiera Paige Williams
North Cobb High School Dr. Amy Foster, Director
Cherokee High School Brad Ellis, Director
Ryan Cox Ashley Hamilton TK Mahachi Andie Osby
Chestatee High School Elizabeth Bowen, Director
North Gwinnett High School Leigh Ann Wearne & Amanda Varner, Directors
Brandi Garland
Andrew Bowen Cam Phillips Rachel Siegfried
Creekview High School Susan Wallace, Director Rachel McFarland
Eastside High School Joel Singleton, Director Mary Lathem
Elbert County Comprehensive High School Paul B. Anderson, Director Eric Anderson
Fayette County High School Richard Prouty, Director Jamie Rivera
Flowery Branch High School Stacie W. Mavis, Director Jordan Luster Bernadette Schuster Madison Stockel Storm Tipton
Gordon Central High School Kimberly L. Watters, Director Abby Sloan Billy Wooten
Taylor Baum Gretchen Baumgart Lauren Dawidowicz Derek Jackson Hope Lybeer Jillian Nivilinszky Jennifer Pitt Chris Sudderth
Northside High School Rhonda Turner, Director B.J. Apuya Colton McKay Ethan Salyer
Riverwood High School Amy Hughley, Director William Nichols
Rome High School Jennifer Williams, Director Jacob Bowman Hannah Campbell Avery Harris Zach Kinsey Andrew Smathers
Rutland High School Charles Hernandez, Director Matthew Blankenship James Hulett Shalandra Royal
Nicole Dowling David Hopkins Nick Yaquinto .
Elizabeth Owens
Sequoyah High School Kathleen T. Williams, Director Wesley Shearer
Starr’s Mill High School Dr. John L. Odom, Director Sarah Beatty Austin Chardac Becca Fawley Jenna Livsey Amanda McKenzie Warren McKnight Lindsay Quandt Ross Wilcox
Stockbridge High School Joshua Markham, Director Bradley Jones
Union Grove High School Chris McMichen, Director David Dingess Abbey Evans Rebecca Rolland Drew Schmidt Carson Toms
West Hall High School Timothy Gale, Director Andrew English Ben Golden
Westfield Upper School Donna Hooper, Director Garrett Baker
Woodland High School Eric Willoughby, Director Kimberly Bagnell Keisha Bennett Tyler Bucher Justin Cole Caitlyn Cunningham Meghan Frisby Erin Gray Jessica Heath Sarah Beth Jenkins Loren Kirkland Jamie Liley Nena Claire Nelson Micah Pye Emily Roberts Solomon Walker
Woodstock High School Ryan McKendrick, Director Morgan Aszman Victor Baldwin Daniel Stewart