Jones County Junior College - Lair Yearbook (Ellisville, MS)

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The Jones County Jr. College Concert Choir is directed by Milfred Valentine. A small group of the Concert Choir form the Chamber Singers of JCJC. Choir X 215

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Wesley, Choir, Chamber Singers . Wesley members find fellowship with other members of their group. Concert Choir and Wesley Foundation The 1978-79 Concert Choir is composed of 55 members and is directed by Mr. Milfred Valentine. Their musical accompanist is Mr. Ernie Hoffman. The choir makes numerous appearances each year, as well as participating in state choral festivals and taking a choir tour. A smaller group of the choir is the Chamber Sing- ers. They perform each Christmas at the Madrigal Feast held at St. John's Episcopal Church in Laurel. The group has three different shows: madrigals, pop, and gospel music. They perform at area churches and high schools, and have performed this year for the Dental Association and the Lions Club. The Choir always presents a Christmas con- cert and a spring concert. They have hosted and performed at the state high school choral festival, hosted the junior high festival, and participated in the State Choral Festival this spring at Hinds Jr. Col- lege. They also sang at the USM Conductor's Con- ference. The choir performs one major work of music each year. This year's was Faure Requiem. They also hold a choir tour in the spring. This year the choir went through the Rocky Mountains and four states: Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Ten- nessee. The members of the Wesley Foundation meet for morning devotion each day at 8:00. Officers for this year are Kathie Walding, president, Leesa Walley, vice-president, Jeannie Frazier, secretary, and Johnnie Strickland, reporter. Synithia Clark, Kay McLeod, Terry Freeman, and Sheila Felts try their voices. Kathie Walding is their accompanist.

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