We offer several vocal music ensemble opportunities at Russell Middle School, including curricular choirs (split by grade), two show choirs, an a cappella ensemble, and a musical. The mission of the Russell Middle School vocal music program is to provide positive musical experiences in both ensemble and solo performance settings, and to equip students to become lifelong musicians. Students will develop healthy tone, breathing habits, part-singing skills, and better personal awareness of their singing through their voice change. In addition to this, we place high priority on developing other musicianship skills, such as ear training and reading sheet music.
Meet the director!
Mr. Firkins is the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade choir director and 6th grade general music teacher at Russell Middle School. He is the director of the Leaders of the Pack & Subwoofers show choirs, the RMS musical production, and the Wolfgang a cappella group. He also is the JV show choir director at Millard West HS. Mr. Firkins enjoys playing video games, picking up new instruments, writing music, going out to eat, and spending time with friends, family, and his cat Cobbler.
Questions about anything music-related at RMS? Email Mr. Firkins at abfirkins@mpsomaha.org!
