ELLISVILLE – The 鶹ֱ School of Art, Music and Theater is inviting former choir members to be a part of a special Patriotic Celebration during Graduation on Friday, May 8, at 6:30 p.m. Alumni will join the 鶹ֱ Choir during commencement to sing “Battle Hymn of the Republic” to celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday.
“We just want people to sign up,” said Bruce Smith, Dean of the School of Art, Music and Performance. “We’re not asking for your dedication for the next month. We want you to come to a couple of rehearsals, a dress rehearsal and the event on May 8th for graduation. This will also be a great opportunity to visit with friends and faculty.”

To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the establishment of the United States of America, 鶹ֱ wanted to combine celebrations because the college holds one commencement ceremony in May.
“We’re going to do a red, white and blue sort of graduation ceremony. Alumni who sign up on the link which is also provided on the 鶹ֱ website, will receive a parts tape. So, all alumni will have to do is listen along and pick up the sheet music or we can mail it to them once they sign up,” said Smith.
The goal is to have 200 singers as we celebrate our graduates, the USA and our past music instructors. Information can also be found on the 鶹ֱ School of Art, Music and Performance Facebook page, If you want more information contact Bruce Smith by phone at 601-477-2248 or by email, bruce.smith@jcjc,edu

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