Musical History Hall of Fame, is an online, once-in-a-lifetime experience, that provides the opportunity for each student to learn about a large variety of musical genres and the history that surrounds them. Each class will feature a historical overview of the genre selected, including world and/or local events that surrounded the featured composer and his or her works, a world-class guest speaker and carefully selected piece of music, a question and answer session with the speaker, and a brief wrap-up on our topic. This class is intended to further broaden each student’s horizon of world culture, music, history, and the professional world of music.

Topics                              Speakers                           

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Bluegrass                        Kevin Williamson (Guitar/Banjo/Singer) from Williamson Branch

Spirituals                         Dr. Hope Koehler (Mezzo-soprano) from American Spiritual Ensemble 

Jazz/Blues                       Chester Thompson (Jazz drummer/Jazz soloist)

Choral                              Tucker Biddlecombe (Choral Director) from Vanderbilt University and Nashville Symphony Chorus

Early Music                     Dr. Terri Richter (Soprano)

Oratorio                            David Walton (Tenor) 

Symphonic Music          Chester Schmitz (Tuba)

Piano                                Dr. Jerome Reed (Concert Pianist) featuring works of Beethoven

Opera                               Amy Tate Williams (Nashville Opera Chorus Master)

Operetta                          Jerry Jennings (Tenor) featuring The Merry Widow 

Careers in Instrumental Music         Les Stallings (Trumpet)