Miss Tracey's Theory Class 2008

It was so much fun this year! (that's what she told us to say)

Come on Tracey! Quit laughing!

Shawn's Theory Class - (trouble makers)

Mr. Towler's Theory Class - they were our next door neighbors.

Karen Williams voice students - Why didn't I get a hat???

Jack Clark's Cult, I mean theory class.

Teri Reid's Elemetary students. They were great! I should have probably been in this class.

Freddie Edwards Theory Class - I was in this class in 2003. Thanks Mr. Edwards!

Mr. McCammon's Theory Class - They are supposed to be the smartest theory class, or is that the theory? Ok, just kidding...they are all smarter than I when it comes to chord analysis.

Gary Martin's class chillin'...

Just because Heath Kirkwood is the youngest teacher, doesn't mean you put him on a pedestal!

This is the bodies of students who were late for theory class.

Aaron Minick did a workshop on producing and what all goes into making a project.

This is Allison Durham Speer's little dog.

By the way she's using that tongue, I would guess she's a French Poodle.

I think Ellie likes Mike Allen a little too much.

Brian Speer is letting Ellie run the sound today.

Allison let Ellie be our guest teacher in performance training one day. She made a lot of good points and everyone wanted to take her home with them.

Ellie - It's Mike! It's Mike! It's Mike! It's Mike! It's Mike! It's Mike! It's Mike! It's Mike! It's Mike! It's Mike! It's Mike! It's Mike! It's Mike! It's Mike!

This is Ben and he is 11 years old and I didn't get along with him very well because he wouldn't let me copy off his paper.

Jake sat by me and he failed one of his test. I told him not to copy off my paper.

Kelly Northam is carrying on her Dad's job of teaching voice since he has accepted a job pastoring in Houston, TX. He taught me for three years.

John was in my class and is one of the students we had from Australia!

I saw the camera and decided I'd better pick up the pencil and look busy.

My good friend, Peppe Huss, comes from Sweden and was in my class in 2003 and it was a joy to have him back in my class again this year.

Ben sat Tracey down and taught the class for a while. He even said some things she didn't know!

Belinda Stutzman and Chad Riley are hard at work in Shawn's class.

Tic-Tac-Toe!

I didn't know she played the piano!

Daryl Williams came and taught for a day before heading out on the road with Monument Quartet.

We took breaks from theory class between naps.

Jack Clark explaining to Raluca and Daniel how the piano works.

I'm nodding in approval to make them think I understand it.

Group singing is always a highlight for everyone!

We had a substitute teacher one day and her name was Tracey too! We just couldn't get away from her.

Mr. Towler is a joy to talk to and we would combine his and Tracey's classes for some good ole' sight singing in the afternoons.

This little feller always knew where the camera was!

Getting ready for the recording session.

A recording will cost this much...

Taking notes...

MaKayla Stutzman and Annie Morgan, two very talented young ladies.

This is Timmy Williamson...I still want a hat!

Darl Morgan was the school's computer man, couldn't do it without him.

I do believe that is the sharpest soundman I have ever seen! Lookin' good Brian.

These are two great guys, father and son, Austin and Kenny O'Neal.

Sisters...you'd think they never fight.

If you pick up a Gaither video, you're sure to see Mike Allen. He's a great vocalist, but beyond that, he's all heart. Love ya, Uncle Mike!

Mr. Bill Gaither came and listened to group singing for a while.

Bill is always great to come and speak to us and answer questions we may have about music.

Tracey Phillips has been the school's piano player since day one.

Stephen Hill sings and ministers like no other.

Darlene Neptune help usher us into the Presence of the Lord for a while.

Stephen Hill teaches voice and guitar at the school.

It was a joy to see Heath Kirkwood and his new bride, Amanda again this year.

During the faculty concert, Stephen Speer and Mike Allen broke into a dance across the back of the stage...

Mike singin' "What I Have".

The legendary Speer Family.

Rylan Kozinski and Miss Tracey.

It is rare to see Dave Wortman on stage singing. What a voice!

Mr. Glenn Wilson from TX and Skiddy Jr, Tracey.

Pastor Ed Irwin and his wife Rebecca joined us for some sight singing.

Rebecca is an amazing, Godly woman who helps us in too many ways to number. Thank God for her.

Ben watching Allison take a crack at the harmonica...

I don't think that's where you're supposed to blow.

Jeff and Buddy were quite a blessing and at the same time, extremely entertaining!

What a pair....

Classical music being played on two classical instruments, the accordion and the harmonica.

It was not unusual for Connie Northam to bring a devotional that would bring everyone to tears.

MaKayla singing a verse of "Day Three".

Get into it girl!

She did an awesome job!

This trio had such a great blend. All they need is a bus.

Preach it!

Timmy getting ready for the high note...

Work that stage!

Miss Lindsey Graham was in my class and is an amazing vocalist.

This young lady blew us away...her name is Joanna Joy Pomeroy.

I'm not sure who this is...

A mom and two daughters...Mrs. Williams looks so young you might have trouble deciding who's the mom.

Mr. Jack Clark, Little Roy Lewis, Rebecca Long, Earl Scruggs, and Lizzy Long

Two characters!

Play the banjo on one classic sitcom and this is what you get??? Where's my banjo?

Everybody got a little tickled...

You have to know the secret wave to join this club.

The Southerds were a pleasure to meet.

Heath and Amanda Kirkwood, just married. Ain't it sweet?

Delivering the song...

Dennis and Bart Southerd doin' some great singin'.

Daniel, Bart, and Dennis Southerd singing, "I'm Glad That I Know".

Mike Allen and Stephen Speer

Cody McVey is a former student of the school and is now traveling full time with Monument Quartet. If I am not mistaken, he's around 17 years old.

This is what you call an optical illusion. Look carefully and tell me what you see...

Studying on the steps.

The two queens of singing school, Mary Tom and Rosa Nell.

Mary Tom and her daughter Teri Reid.

Wes Wesaw and myself, proud Indians...

Ok, we gotta crack up.

Katherine and Daniel Street are both accomplished musicians. Of course, all musicians are a little weird and that's why I am glad to call them my friends.

Caleb, Cari, Trevor, and Susan Sauvageot came to the school. Two of them are from Australia.

Mike Allen, Johnny Minick, Aaron Minick, and Allison Durham Speer did a concert for us one night.

We really had a time of worship.

"Amazing Grace Is The Sweetest Song I Know".

OH! My back!

"I'm Living In Canaan Now"

"Wayfaring Stranger", sung as only Aaron Minck can do it.

Being cool for the camera.

Tinker Hinson and Eric Walker, two great bass singers and good guys all the way around.

Jack Clark and Eloise Phillips fighting over the piano bench.

They decided to get along after all...

Fellow Texan, Glenn Wilson, leading us in a song.

They really need to feed us better.

Son and father, Stephen and Ben Speer.

Allison blessing Wes Wesaw with a book of theology after the ordination.

Wes and Pastor Bud Rogers

Allison called up all the ordained ministers to pray for Wes and ordain him in front of this body of believers.

Allison complimenting Wes on a great song.

It was a sweet, tear-jerking moment.

Me and my buddy, Wes all teary-eyed.

The gang down at the Hub.

Come on Chris! Smile!

Oh, yeah. I'm gettin' your picture too.

Shirley Carrera came to the school from Chicago and can speak and sing in three languages! Needless to say, she's interesting to talk to, although I only caught every third word.

Annie Blake came for the closing program.

Martha and Annie Blake are two girls from Georgia that you can't help but have a blast with.

Jake Crenshaw is 15 and a self-taught drummer. He did an amazing drum solo and made it on the final program!

Martha told me she had never played pool and then...well I just don't believe her.

Annie watches the massacre...

Katherine sitting on her throne in the Hub.

Wanna play a game of cut-throat?

This is Tommy Cooper who produced the duet that Belinda and I did on the final program. I plan on working with him again in the near future on a full project.

Jake was in Tracey's class with me. He's a kleptomaniac, but he's taking something for it.

I got a picture with the head man himself, Ben Speer.

Belinda and my cousin Morgan are so much alike, it's scary!

Annie Morgan and my Mom pose for a photo after the tryouts.

Lindsey Graham and I parting ways after the final program.

One of my favorite faculty members of the school, Glenn Wilson.

Peppe Huss from Sweden, is a fabulously, funny individual and I am honored to call him my friend.

Kenny O'Neal and I on the final night.

We match!

The Southerds and I posing for a shot.

Ben Waites and I have a blast every time we get together.

I knew from last year that Ashley Hawkins could play the piano, but this year she came out and sang beautifully as well.

It was so good to see Danny Geist and Eric Rudd again.

Nick Bergeron and I sang in a quartet this year with Ben Waites and Wess Adams. He has a rich voice and was a pleasure to hang out with.

Katherine, I, Daniel and a 15 year old girl from Romania, named Raluca Bojor. She is an incredible piano player.

Saying goodbye til next time...

Chris Pinson (Bro. John), Chase Moore, and the Anthony Burger Piano Scholarship winner, Hunter Young.

Tiffany McClellan and Timmy Williamson

Garrett Mathison sang this year with the Gospel Tones Quartet on the video and has a great bass voice.

Mr. Towler and Mr. Kirkwood are two of the greatest guys you'll ever hope to meet.

Ashley Marie Hawkins, Brianna Daugherty, Kristi Pierce, and Courtney Kirkwood were 'front row' alto singers.

The "King of Sound", Brian Speer!

MaKayla Stutzman beat me at cut-throat...I shouldn't have taught her so well.

She doesn't look 13, does she?

Karen Williams is one cool lady! I mean who could look that good in that shirt?

Just a flower on campus...

It was good to have Mrs. Darlene Neptune (Fanny Crosby) back on campus this year.

Why if Rosa Nell was 5 years younger, I'd marry her!

Put these two ladies together and you have all the music knowledge that there is.

Ben Waites and Daryl Avans have a smooth blend.

It's not hard to get Ben to ham it up for the camera.

This was right before I stole Timmy's hat...

My voice teacher this year was Mr. Dave Wortman. What a voice!

This is Jake Ramirez and his mom, Sheila.

Here's the rest of the Ramirez's. They are such a sweet family.

Rock Slaughter trying to smile about the cafeteria food, but Wess Adams just couldn't do it...

Tinker and Kay at the faculty table.

Annie Morgan about to pounce!

I helped keep these poor souls alive by giving them my leftovers a few times.

We love Gospel Music. It makes us happy.

Katherine and Roluca

Speer's Remembered...

And...The Gospel Tones Quartet, "Bubbling Over"!

Gary, Heath, Shawn, and Chalres, The Faculty Quartet makes another appearance...

Did she hear me cry out to her...

The world around her is so loud...

Was I flat?

Hmmmmm...

Satisfied with the outcome.

And He waits to hear you say...

"Little Is Much When God Is In It"

Air guitar...

or air head?

He's too much fun to pick on...I love ya Jordan!

The Procrastinator's Quartet...amazingly they weren't late getting on the stage.

The Procrastinator's are Glenn Wilson, Rock Slaughter, Chris Beverly, Brandon Andrews, and Jordan James.

Rebecca Long and Tommy Cooper overseeing the sound board...

Make it stop!!!

11 year old Eva McVey belting out "His Life For Mine".

These last two pictures sum up the feeling the day after school.

Everybody's tank was running on empty, but no one wanted to go home yet.