Paola Mora Zepeda
Paola Mora Zepeda
Paola Mora Zepeda
Paola Mora Zepeda
Music Festival Makes Comeback After Two-Year Break
The Kentucky-Tennessee Conference’s Music Festival returned after a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19. From March 2 to March 4, 2023, more than 300 students gathered at Highland Academy, Portland, Tenn., to showcase their musical talents in this year's festival: “Then Sings My Soul.”
The event was organized by the Conference’s Education Department alongside the Music Festival Committee. It featured a variety of musical performances from a middle school choir, academy choir, handbell choir, festival band, and a string assemble. A sacred concert was held on Friday night and a secular concert on Saturday night, each boasting more than 500 visitors.
“The concerts were very well put together and it all flowed really well,” said Stacy Bagshow, a parent of a Highland Academy student. “I love that [the Music Festival] gave students a chance to showcase their talents and meet friends from different schools.”
In addition to the Kentucky-Tennessee Conference, there were also students who came from the Georgia-Cumberland Conference and the Ohio Conference. In total, 15 schools were represented.
Students started practicing for their performance at the beginning of the year. Five clinicians joined the event to help direct the various musical groups. During the concert, students performed songs such as “In Christ Alone,” “When You Believe,” and “Singin’ in the Rain.”
“I loved that we played our hearts out for the Lord,” said Rosie Fernandez, Memphis Academy student. “It was an incredible experience, and I am just happy that I was able to be a part of it.”
According to the Kentucky-Tennessee Music Festival mission statement, the purpose of the Music Festival is to provide students an opportunity to expand their music skills for the purpose of “inspiring spiritual growth and enhancing cultural development.”
The String Festival Ensemble plays “Bravery and Grace” by George Sweet. The Music Festival was organized by the Conference’s Education Department alongside the Music Festival Committee. More than 500 people attended the concerts.
The Middle School Festival Choir sings “Goliath” by Joseph Martin. In addition to Kentucky-Tennessee Conference, there were also students who came from the Georgia-Cumberland Conference and the Ohio Conference. In total, 15 schools were represented.
Kentucky-Tennessee | May 2023
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