Christian Feazell is in his fourth year as the chorus director at Ruckel Middle School in Niceville, Florida. Prior to that, he taught music and voice for 12 years in North Mississippi. He received a masters degree in vocal performance from the University of Mississippi and a Bachelor of Music Arts from the University of Arkansas in Monticello. His choirs regularly receive Superior ratings, and this past year the Ruckel Chorus was awarded two Choir of Distinction awards from the Florida Vocal Association. Christian’s programs have also won numerous awards from “Music in the Parks” including Orlando, Dollywood, and Six Flags over St. Louis. Last year the Ruckel chorus won the grand marshal award at the Niceville Christmas parade. This year the Ruckel Chorus will travel to New York and perform as “Featured Performers” on the famous Lincoln Center stage. Christian resides in Niceville with his wife Catherine and their son Canon. 

Leo Irby  has played the piano for over 20 years. He has accompanied various singers of all ages, from elementary students to collegiate soloists. With his primary instrument as piano, he also received his Bachelor of Music Education from the University of West Florida. He currently teaches chorus at Pensacola High School.

The clinician will select from the listings below:

Thistle and Rose.................................................................Phyllis Wolfe White 

Pie Jesu...................................................................................Victor C. Johnson

I Just Keep Groovin'..............................................................................Papoulis

Hakuna Mungu Kama Wewe.....................................................................arr. Greg Gilpin