Middle School Choral Celebration - Wingate University Friday February 12, 2027 Middle School Choral Celebration To inspire student leaders to be better musicians and even stronger musical leaders in their school programs. Opens in new window PDF Download Word Download Excel Download PowerPoint Download Document Download Evan Powers Continue reading... He spent the first four years of his professional teaching career at Fleming Island High School in Orange Park, FL where he was named “Teacher of the Year” for the 2012-2013 school year. For the following 9 years, he served as the choral director at Avalon Middle School in Orlando, FL. During his tenure his advanced treble choir, Avalon Singers, was selected to perform at the 2019 Florida ACDA Conference, and he was honored as “Teacher of the Year” for the 2020-2021 school year. He has served as an R&R and Membership Chair for Florida ACDA and an R&R Chair for Southern Region ACDA. He also served for many years as a Varsity Vocals Producer for the ICHSA (International Competition of High School A Cappella) South Region. He is an active adjudicator, presenter and choral clinician, presenting at various conferences and conducting All-County, All-District, All-State, and Tenor-Bass festivals across the country. He is also an active choral arranger, arranging pieces for secondary, collegiate, community and church choirs and a cappella groups across the country and internationally. He is passionate about service through music and was the inaugural recipient of the Orange County Public Schools Arts Community Impact Award in 2018 as well as the 2020-2021 Florida Music Education Association Exemplary Model Program Award for the “Songbird” program at Avalon Middle School. His current research interests include empathy development in music education, choirs with special populations, and professional development. 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The repertoire will be mixed voices so please bring both lower and upper voices. Opens in new window PDF Download Word Download Excel Download PowerPoint Download Document Download Students are expected to demonstrate respect during the weekend. This includes being punctual to rehearsals, refraining from talking during rehearsals and giving attention to the leaders. The use of alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs and tobacco products are prohibited. In case of inclement weather, we will post updates to this webpage, so please check back closer to the event. The cost is $25 per student which includes lunch, some Wingate swag and t-shirt and the cost of running the festival. The registration form will close December 15. After submitting your form you will receive a confirmation email that includes payment instructions. The payment must be made by January 15, 2026. To accommodate the costs of food, supplies, and services rising, there will now be a teacher fee of $10 to cover teacher meals. Opens in new window PDF Download Word Download Excel Download PowerPoint Download Document Download Opens in new window PDF Download Word Download Excel Download PowerPoint Download Document Download Opens in new window PDF Download Word Download Excel Download PowerPoint Download Document Download We will provide a t-shirt. Please have your students wear black bottoms that at least touch their knees and closed-toe shoes. 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Then turn right onto Cedar Street and follow the street around a left turn only to the front of the Batte Center. Monroe Expressway (Same directions coming from either direction) Exit 270, turn right at the roundabout (if coming from East of campus, continue straight through the second roundabout). Turn left on to N Camden Road, then turn right onto Oak Dr. Take the first right to the parking lot in front of the Batte Center. campus map need a hotel? Where are we? The Batte Center Fine Arts is located on the Wingate University Campus in Wingate, NC. The address is: 403 North Camden Street Wingate, NC 28174 Questions? (704) 233-8310 music@wingate.edu