Greenville County Schools is excited to announce the expansion of music opportunities for students!   The new music pathway will provide 3rd - 5th grade students with an in-depth study of aural skills, sight singing, ear training, music theory, and other music topics that extend well beyond what is provided in an elementary music class.  When these students transition into middle school, they will elect to focus on either orchestra, band, or chorus and will be provided master class-type instruction.   

Keith grew up in Greenville, SC and began his music career in high school as a Jazz guitar student at the Greenville Fine arts Center. After graduating from the College of Charleston with BA in Jazz guitar in 2000 he played guitar with various groups across the south east over the past 20 years. In 2007, he  returned to Greenville to raise two children (Hugh and Fiona) with his wife Melissa. In 2013, he completed a masters degree in music education at Converse College.  Since 2013 he has  taught elementary music and band for Greenville county schools at Sara Collins, Taylors Elementary, Lake Forest Elementary, and Blythe Academy of Languages.  When he is not teaching he is busy with his New Orleans style band, Tuba Gin. They play traditional jazz and blues from the birth place of jazz - New Orleans. 

As a music educator, Chloe aims to help her elementary students master the basics of being a musician while also challenging them to experiment with new musical ideas. Chloe’s lessons incorporate student-centered activities that spark their interest through play and create a space for students to follow their musical curiosity in a safe and inclusive learning environment. Fostering connections with students through music brings her joy in teaching. Chloe is in her 3rd year of teaching music at Chandler Creek Elementary, Greer, SC. She received her Master’s of Music in Voice Pedagogy from The Shenandoah Conservatory and her Bachelor’s of Music Education from Bob Jones University. 

My name is Kristin Rutledge. I have grown up in the upstate of South Carolina and lived in Belton most of my life. I received a Bachelor of Music Education from Bob Jones University in May of 2021, and I completed my teaching certification in the state of South Carolina in June of 2021. I am currently working on my Master's Degree in Educational Leadership from Clemson University. In my free time, I enjoying singing in River Tree Singers, a local community choir, and spending time with my family and friends! This is my fourth year teaching, and I am  super excited to get to know every child that comes through the door of my classroom and share with them my love for music.