SIXTH GRADE STATEWIDE
Honor Chorus JANUARY 10, 2026 2:30 PM
THE CLASSIC CENTER ATHENS, GEORGIA ANDY ESSERWEIN, PRESIDENT MARLA BALDWIN, VICE-PRESIDENT FOR ALL-STATE EVENTS VELMA PAGE JENKINS, CHORAL DIVISION CHAIR
SIXTH GRADE STATEWIDE HONOR CHORUS
Clark Choir
ACCOMPANIST - JOHNET TA JOHNSON PAGE ORGANIZER - DR. KRISTEN DONALDSON
Dr. Kellie Clark
Kellie Clark has enjoyed more than twenty years as a choral music educator. Dr. Clark taught in the public school system at the middle school and high school levels in KY and GA as well as in several university appointments. She is currently serving as Assistant Teaching Professor of Music Education at the University of Southern Mississippi where she teaches choral methods courses and oversees student teachers. She holds a bachelor’s degree in vocal music education from Morehead State University, a master’s degree in vocal performance from Miami University, Ohio, and a doctorate in choral conducting from the University of Kentucky. Under her direction, Dr. Clark’s choirs have performed in concerts and assessment events at the state and regional level, including an appearance at the 2016 KMEA State Convention. Her personal accomplishments include the C3 Award of Excellence in Education and selection as Kentucky Teacher of the Year in 2018.
Program
Fly ............................................................................................................................ Tracy Wong Vuela ................................................................................................................... Carlos Cordero Hope is the Thing With Feathers .......................................................................... Victor C. Johnson With the Earth, I Am One .................................................................................... Judith Herrington We Will Shine Like the Sun ....................................................................................... Rich Campbell
SIXTH GRADE STATEWIDE HONOR CHORUS
Folta Choir
ACCOMPANIST - TEE SMITH ORGANIZER - DR. J. SCOTT SMITH
Dr. Michelle Folta Dr. Michelle Folta is a professor of choral/general music education at Columbus State University and the artistic director for the Voices of the Valley Children’s Chorus. Graduates of Dr. Folta have pursued excellence after earning their degrees. Several have earned the title of Teacher of the Year on their campuses and have been named finalists for their district’s top educator award. Other graduate accolades include the GA-ACDA Young Director Award and performances at GMEA. The Voices of the Valley Children’s Chorus has achieved excellence under Dr. Folta's direction. VOV has performed internationally, at the GMEA conference, and the ACDA Southern Conference. In 2026, the choir will debut at Carnegie Hall! Dr. Folta has served as the guest clinician for a variety of honor choruses across the state and nation. In addition, she has served as an adjudicator for state-wide festivals and contests and serves on the GA-ACDA board of directors as the Repertoire and Resources Chair for Children’s Choirs and is President-Elect. Dr. Folta was named a finalist for the 2021 GRAMMY Music Educator of the Year Award, was also the recipient of Columbus State University's Faculty Service Award, and named Columbus and the Valley's 5 Under 40.
Program Here Comes the Sun ............................................................................................ George Harrison arr. Matt and Adam Podd
Saeya, Saeya .................................................................................... Traditional Korean Folk Song arr. Minhee Kim
I Met a Bird .............................................................................................................. Jim Papoulis Murasame ............................................................................................................ Victor Johnson Dide ta Deo .............................................................................................................. Mark Weston Yonder Come Day ............................................................. Traditional Georgia Sea Islands Spiritual arr. Roger Emerson
SIXTH GRADE STATEWIDE HONOR CHORUS
Participating Students - Clark Choir
Academy for Classical Education Lea Anne Walters, Director Andie Cannon Alena Carmichael Arnall Middle School Robin White, Director Paislee Balaze Chloe Baum Emma Sones Peyton Owen Autrey Mill Middle School Vanessa Edwards, Director Olivia Choi Emma Kendall Ledare Moll Ivy Thomas Bennett’s Mill Middle School Tiffany Peoples, Director Anna Dotson Jasmine Lutz Aaliyah Riley Camdyn Watkins Brookstone School Karen Hearn, Director Bowen Cain Sam Cellino Ben Munoz Cartersville Middle School Erin Karstensen, Director Parker Block Tate Candela Dawsyn Eure Molly McDonald Chamblee Middle School Mary Workman, Director Korrie Booker Blair Cassaras Mary Emerson Henry Grayton Minot Cherokee Bluff Middle School Emily Allison, Director Sarie Ellis Zoe Nwigwe-Langston Emily Rudow Aria Watters Chestatee Academy Eric Elliott, Director Olivia May Darian Monaco Emma Peake John Matthew Williams
Columbia Middle School Sarah Mallard, Director Evelyn Cole Kennedy Pinson Grayson Rayburn Ma'kai Walker
Feagin Mill Middle School Allen Brooks, Director Evangeline Adams Norah Carter Jada Clark Will Heavner
Creekside Christian Academy Beth Massengale, Director Jordyn Ager Maia Barlow Elianna Ganucheau Charlotte Karr
Gainesville Middle School Dory Moore, Director Sydney Burns Maggie Martin Mae McPeek Val Murray
Creekside School Jessica McRae, Director Corbitt Cooper Elise Edwards Emilee Scarbrough Anna Grace Springer
Garrison School for the Arts Kristen Donaldson, Director Elena Carmela Cecilia Carolina Patty Grace Flaherty Swayze Powers Jayathri Rajapaksha
Davidson Fine Arts Phillip Streetman, Director Reed Hon Emmeline Petersen Adalyn Winner
Glynn Middle School Misty Renard, Director Paul Evans Layla Quinones Asher Ross Rachel Wilson
Davis Middle School Kai Bassett, Director Will Adams Ethan Bassett Ana Berry Mia Rodriguez E. T. Booth Middle School Mallory Tafoya, Director Dan-Thanh Dinh Jhenè Gowens Avaiah Lee Elsa Reynolds Ebenezer Middle School Jennifer Russell, Director Thomas James Avery Luckie Dereck Sarmiento Rachel Spain Effingham County Middle School Krystin Kicklighter, Director Ryder Barnes Caylee Harper Daks Starkey Lila Stone Evans Middle School Wendy Baggott, Director Nolan Holub Hannah Story Odin Taylor Rachel Zamor
Home School Glenda Franklin, Director Britton Franklin Home School Paula Carter, Director Haley Taylor Hull Middle School Lisa Kennedy, Director Sungchan Lee Kayla Hammond KiAnna Hilton Josiah Paul Ivy Preparatory Academy Marian Harrison Stephens, Director Skylar Griffin Nia Stephens Jefferson County Middle School Todd Dyer, Director Charlotte Russell
Haralson County High School Debbie Byrd, Director Abby Dahlberg
Jefferson Middle School Christy Walker, Director Teigan Hardy Isabelle Hudson Laney Morrow Chloe Watkins
Hart County Middle School Rylee Hancock, Director Millie Colson Eddie Hoy Laura Majksner Braylon Simpson
Kittredge Magnet School Melia Foley, Director Suhani Belagaje Lennie Boultinghouse Gabby Ubaka Riya Venkatraman
Haymon-Morris Middle School Joseph Hasty, Director Godson Ekete Noelle Carter McCartney McCoy Penny Pekula
Lakeside Middle School Torrianna Davis, Director Braelyn Carter Addie Kate Harwell Eliza Todd Savannah Kate Willcox
Henderson Middle School Justin Sanner, Director Arthi Hemphill Lylah Katz Mona Pham Margot Schultz
Liberty Middle School Leanne Kinney, Director Aishwarya Bollina Reeti Kapartiwar Nehasri Kathiravan Sai Lanka
Hendricks Middle School Katie Dial, Director Jordyn Bobonis Finnley Klausmann Emma MacMaster Harper Williams
Loganville Christian Academy Jennilee Burton, Director Gabrielle Alexander
Home School Jennifer Bailey, Director Leanna Miller
Luella High School/Creekside Christian Academy Quinyonia Kearse, Director Kayla Kearse Maddox Music Academy Ryan Maddox, Director Luke Harper Caleb Maddox
SIXTH GRADE STATEWIDE HONOR CHORUS
Participating Students - Clark Choir (cont.) Malcom Bridge Middle School Jordan Richey, Director Oliver Baker Will Morris Chloe Newbauer Evangeline Thomas
Perry Middle School Aaron-James Young, Director Gianna Escorza Tatum Hagen Jada Jenkins Scarlett Lange
South Effingham Middle School Tressa Woodard, Director Isabella Hand Mamie Hayes Alexandra Maglin Olive Martin
Temple Middle School Jordan Shaffer, Director Brianna Davis Raylan Barnes Arianna Roper Addi Strickland
McConnell Middle School Mandy Edwards, Director Adaleigh Rivera Natalie Sinko Charleigh Tidwell
Pulaski K8 Allison Hunger, Director Zoe Nacoe Yamileth Rivera Andres Rodriguez
The Lovett School Rose Baldwin, Director James Prato Britton Prevost Evelyn Silverman Caroline Slagle
Monroe County Middle School Kelley Monahan, Director Joey Behrend Alexandria Hudson Kennedy Tran
Rabun County Elementary School Natasha Mazarky, Director Melody Mitsch-Hunt Emma Savino Katelyn Shurtliff Antonella Singleton
South Habersham Middle School Savanna Hagerty, Director Josie Barron Aliyah Napier Josalynne Wiley Alivia Worsham South Paulding Middle School Amelia Kuhlken, Director Holly Ballew Olivia Cieszynski Katherine Presnell Olivia Townsend
Thomson Middle School Bee Catanzaro, Director Brynn Chavira Lily Christensen Kennedi McLean Yuna Stanfill
Southeast Bulloch Middle School Abigail McMillan, Director Wayne Bryan Milo Cowan Charlotte Lee Trinity Scarboro
Warner Robins Middle School Riley Kate Mullis, Director Eswen Bright Ariel Slivka
Mossy Creek Middle School Lauren Hargrove, Director Marlow Baughcum Braelyn Scott Carrigan Smith Evelynn Woods New Hampstead K8 James Kirk, Director Mollie Godbee Jada Johnson Mia Reyes Cadence Watts North Gwinnett Middle School Karyn Lewis, Director Riley Kane Reagan Lewin Amelia Ramsey Peyton Tully Amelia Ramsey Northwestern Middle School Suzanne Grant, Director Latrell Dennard Marin Elliott Adam Porwal Srivatsa Saisoumya Vadde Oconee County Middle School Ashley Steele, Director Samuel Cantanise Isabel Marks Amelia Winters Charley Woitkovich
Ridgeview Charter Middle School Jeremiah Robinson, Director Jael Baron Emma Blake Annalise Kerr Cara Usher Rising Starr Middle School Bonnie Krider, Director Elizabeth Heard Avery Hearn Olivia Milburn Rylee Stoniecki Riverside Middle School Erin Dibling, Director Sela Feeser Emeri Goolsby River Jarrett Arleigh Mansfield Robert Cross Middle Magnet School Arlesha Edmondson, Director Amaya Herring Jayedah Jackson Briya Thruman Katelyn Wells Savannah Christian Preparatory School Emma Queen, Director Carolina Clayton Kaira Patel Reagan Reynolds Evelyn Rioux
Stallings Island Middle School Molly Furse, Director Chinaza Ikechukwu Abigail Johnson Catherine So Kiko St. Clair Tallulah Falls School Sarah Lawrence, Director Bella Akins Nolan Earp Ellie Phillips Taylor Road Middle School Brandon Cali, Director Kayden Barghese Jason Li Ema Michael Kaitlyn Phan Teasley Middle School Camille Core, Director A'Lyra Chason Ruby Mitchell Dylan Nguyen Abrielle Salmeron
Wesleyan School Meg Foster, Director Bella Gaffney Tyler Gibson Caroline Smith West Hall Middle School Heather Farr, Director Bryan Holland Nicole Leathley-Andrew Ashlyn Mcree Amelia Sosebee Wilbanks Middle School Bethany Davis, Director Rosalind Arledge Ellie Gates Emory Ling Falynn Smith Woodward Academy North Romona Smith, Director Reese Ferguson Amara Ibeh Aarna Hegde Canaan Yates
SIXTH GRADE STATEWIDE HONOR CHORUS
Participating Students - Folta Choir
Adairsville Middle School Kathleen Laurendeau, Director Brayden Bentley Makenley Cole Evelyn Henshaw Klaire Tabo
Charles R. Drew Charter School Iris Harris, Director Grey Howell Brooklyn O'Kelley Eden Walker Braelyn Waters
Flat Rock Middle School Ladell Fortune, Director Laila Bollar Darius Brown Ethan Jackson Madison McCandless
Huntington Middle School Valerie Clark-Lee, Director Zurie Almon Key'Moria Hester Quintavis Holt Da'Kota Primus
Atlanta Music Project Amber Smith, Director Nadia Nu'Man
Coastal Middle School Bless Loadholt, Director Aria Barlup Robert Jahn Evangeline Saunders LylaGrey Warner
Freedom Middle School Michelle Johnson, Director McKenna Baskett McKenna Cook Harper Doll Ryan Ward
J. C. Booth Middle School Kara Post, Director Rowan Cannon Olivia Hart Maggie Rocco Jordan Shannon
Cousins Middle School Antonie Swain, Director Chelsea Anderson Ellanore Baker Liam Goodwin Jonayah Moore
General Ray Davis Middle School Charissa Fonbah, Director Amanda Kaplan Ellasyn Kelly Valynn Peirre-Louis-Johnson Jacob Seabolt
John Milledge Academy Rebecca Gonzalez, Director Darcy Fowler Autumn Gracie Sanders
Austin Middle School Shelley Patrick, Director Michael Bristol Teagan Mills Aliyah Vega Abbigail Wolfejones Bay Springs Middle School A. Brown, Director Catalina Gonzalez Zarah Kyabu Aline Sofia Monroy Kenneth Trey Purvis III Bethlehem Christian Academy Ashton Burtt, Director Ava Auckland Blake Bass Middle School Kelsey Armstrong, Director Skylar Bailey Halley Dawson Corinne Delfosse Reese Fields Bonaire Middle School Chorus Maggie Alley, Director Jimmie DeSantis Aria Hall Emily Smith Kinsey Strozier
Crews Middle School Kalissa Hernandez, Director Jasmine Burden Maya Christiani Elena Diaz-Blojay Amelia Duncan Dade Middle School Gabrielle Haston, Director Mason Draper Caleb Friar Ella Parris Bailey Taylor Dean Rusk Middle School Joseph Salter, Director Lilian Boggs Sara Cole Hadley Smith Harlow Zach
Burke County Middle School Jennifer Wilson, Director Ariel Brown Trninity Miller Evelyn Morgan
DeKalb PATH Academy Shellee Wilson-Miles, Director Valeria Flores Katherine Kelgado Catalina Manzanarez Daila Tapia
Cass Middle School Tiffany Hunt, Director Ansley Blanton Kamydn Hightower Owen James Adelynn Roblero
Eighth Street Middle School Rebecca Jones, Director Braylee Flores Jorge Gonzales Emoni Newsome Jennie Spikes
Central Middle School Scott Smith, Director Maddie Laney Piper Minis Moriah Moore Reese Thomas
Elite Scholars Academy Brandi Dent, Director Selah Edwards MaKhi Ferguson Lesina Fonomioana Novia Rawlings
Chapel Hill Middle School Tristin Baumann, Director Matthew Gibson Melody Moreno Menendez Temperance Snelling
Fairplay Middle School Allessandra Roberson, Director Braylee Miles Kallie Lipham Brooklin Schival Kadence Smith
Greater Atlanta Christian School Marcus Miller, Director Ridge Blackwood Silas Houston Cable Soraya Doh Chinyelu Ndukwe Hammond Creek Middle School Layne Mucha, Director Sarie Gil Luna Rubo-Martinez Hannah Safley Mya Washington Haynes Bridge Middle School Riley Schreer, Director Lillian Butler Charlotte Fang Isabella Grano De Oro Madison McLeod Herschel Jones Middle School Abby Keach, Director Juliette Harkins Qiyamah Muhammad Sochikaima Odu Darwin Smth Holcomb Bridge Middle School Meredith Ivie, Director Olivia Espinoza Roxanne Funke Jaliyah Williams Mina Williamson Hopewell Middle School Gillian Graeme, Director Nora Benson Andi Limbaugh Harper Stengard Autumn Thompson Howard Middle School Keith Thomas, Director Logan Henderson Melanie McElvin Aliyana Sanders Kinsley Warren
King's Ridge Christian School Claire Burns, Director Lavvi Brown Maggie Mann Lake Oconee Academy Cathy Williamson, Director Hattie Beaubien Imma Brennan Anna Blue Heberling Amanda Sewell Lakeview Academy Leana Haupt, Director Maddie Halligan Emmy Malway Rees Miller Lanier Middle School Lindsey Novitske Baxter, Director Alayna Anderson Chloe Feese Sofia Roberts Connie Wang Little Mill Middle School Rachel Love, Director Caleesi Barr Ella Halsey Veda LaShoto Emma Kate Olear Lowndes Middle School Jacob Eubanks, Director Kenslie Folsom Maci Johnson Elizabeth Martin Kennedy Walton Lyerly Elementary School Courtney Willingham, Director Daniel Burke Jaylen White Martha Yarbrough Madras Middle School Erin Walton, Director Max Corbin Willow Holland Payton Hunter Emerson Ryan
SIXTH GRADE STATEWIDE HONOR CHORUS
Participating Students - Folta Choir (cont.) Marietta Sixth Grade Academy Juliana Bolano, Director Judith Osei Afriyie Chloe Aldaba Claire Hope Dara Lawrence
Northeast Middle School Destiny Kenney, Director Miller Britt Charlie Ferguson Rosalyn Selph Emma Roberts
River Trail Middle School Kristen Passmore, Director Isabella Jones Catherine Milovich Natalie Shao Vindhya Vishnubhatla
Ware County Middle School Chorus Gabrielle Walker, Director Autumn Bolden A'Zaria Hillman Cheyenne Henderson Richard Martinez
Mason Creek Middle School Juliet Brown, Director Joanna Brown Abyssinia Girmay Amirah Jones Imani Tillman
Paideia School Katie Woolf, Director Remi Exeter Liz Fenger Arden Joiner-Clark Harris Jordan
Sequoyah Middle School Thomasina Neely-Chandler, Director Arianna Johnson I'yarie Muex Dah'Nari Redd Joshua Temple
Waycross Middle School Alexandra Salazar-Cox, Director Jai'Leah Franks Zachariah Hyland Delana Lott Alexia Sanchez
Menlo Elementary School Courtney Willingham, Director Emily Nixon Braylee Westbrook
Pepperell Middle School Kevin Moore, Director Peyton Collins Mary Kathryne Culpepper Kaiden Davenport Brantley Martin
Social Circle Elementary School Amy Rains, Director Avery Cobbs Andrew Turner Jason Young
West End Elementary School Sam Simon, Director Madison Creamer Cambree Davis Oliver Fuller Sophia Hensley
Model Middle School Ryan McKinney, Director Caroline Freeman Ansleigh Waldrup Monroe County Middle School Kelley Monahan, Director Piper Stavely
Pinckneyville Middle School Avery Smith, Director Elizabeth Begley Anissa Rodriguez Jessica Streator Eleanor Wogsland
Moses Middle School Kelley Townsend, Director Charlett Brackett AJ Combs Emma Freeman Grace Robinson
Red Bud Middle School Kayla Bowman, Director Kristine Dooley Parker Holt Caisley Leinenger Lillian Morton
Mount Paran Christian School Tammy Newman, Director Bertie Almy Natalie Reeder Tali Saldi Emma Ruth Shumpert
Red Top Middle School Michaelyn Findley, Director Leo Bilicki Kathy Craig Lainey Jimenez Willow Parrish
Newton County STEAM Academy Kassie Moseley, Director Alexa Doepke Saya Jackson Andi Needham
Richards Middle School Aric Butler, Director Angelina De Los Santos Ezequiel Mitogo Eloho Liam Galvez Aly'Leuna Shepard
North Forsyth Middle School Traci Davison, Director David Alford Takara Krischel Victoria Popova Elijah Seda
Richmond Hill Middle School Allison Greer, Director Hudson Gooden Georgia McDonald Leah Ochieng Mary Siddons
South Hall Middle School Celena Couch, Director Makenna Dashield Jared Elias Myranda McGee Nolan Mueller
West Laurens Middle School Natalie Boatright, Director Collins Horton Kaiyanna Irwin Chloe Lamb Evi Zamora
St. Joseph Catholic School Dr. Paula Thomas-Lee, Director Sebastian Sosa Flores Aubrey Frederick Maya Kell Kylie Appiah Williams Summerour Middle School Jun Lee, Director Scarlett Ferrusca Calvin Suryadi Summerville Middle School Courtney Willingham, Director Cora Barksdale Blane Barnes The GLOBE Academy Tramaine Quarterman, Director Tomas Camarillo Lillian Dana Mira Kandiah Amira Simpson
Westside Middle School- Winder Gregory Slusher, Director Baleigh Ballew Destiny Holland Areli Perez Alexandra Rodriguez-Pacheco Willie J Williams Middle School Hannah Ruis, Director Sara Garcia Fynlee McKinney Bryan Martinez Villeda Stirling Weeks Yi Hwang Academy of Language Excellence Tomiko Park, Director Siyu Liu Young Singers of Northeast Georgia Mary McMichael, Director Zsalina Atkins
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