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Resident Turning Love For Music Into Children’s Chorus
February 1, 2011
A Century native is transforming her love of music to a choir for children from the North Escambia area.
Holley Driver is founding the Tri-City Children’s Chorus for boys and girls in the second through fifth grades. Rehearsals began Tuesday afternoon and will take place every Tuesday from 5-6 p.m. at the Pentecostal Church at 8451 N. Century Boulevard.
Driver was born and raised in Century and grew up singing and playing the piano at church where her father, the late Rev. Bennie Driver, was pastor. She graduated with her Bachelors degree in Music Education from the University of West Florida, and her Masters degree in Interdisciplinary Humanities with an emphasis in Music, also from U.W.F. She has also received her National Board Teaching Certification.
Driver is currently a Music Educator at R.C. Lipscomb Elementary, teaches piano and voice lessons, and serves as the Choir Director at Aldersgate Methodist Church before coming to her church, First Pentecostal in Century, where she plays the piano and sings. Driver has given numerous piano recitals and solo concerts.
“It has been in my heart for some time that Century and the surrounding area needed a children’s chorus. This will provide an opportunity for children to excel in music and the performing arts and give a child an area where they can excel even if they are having difficulties in academics. Music is beautiful and it enhances life,” Driver said, adding that she gives all credit to the Lord.
For more information on the chorus, contact Driver at (850) 324-6182.
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10 Responses to “Resident Turning Love For Music Into Children’s Chorus”
Thanks everyone for your very nice comments and support. The pursuit of music and the performing arts are very important. I have received many calls of interest, but very few commitments. I just wanted to let those who supported the chorus know where we stand.
“SING”cerely,
Holley L. Driver, M.A.,NBCT
This is a blessing for our community! Advancing the Arts is a “life quality” necessity for the growth of any community. Congratulations and best wishes for great success!
Good Luck, Holley
I pray the Children Chorus dose really well. I think this is really good for our Community. Thanks for doing this.
I think it is cool that she educated herself localy and used that education to give back to the community. Good story.
I love you,Holley Driver!!!!!!
Way to go Holley! Thank you for all you’ve done for the kids in our community (mine included) and all that you continue to do. God Bless You.
Holley is a faithful member of our church and a fantastic musician. She can instill a gift for music to any student she teaches. This will be a great asset to our community.
Ms. Driver is an amazing woman. She taught me to play piano, and was my music teacher in 2nd and 3rd grade. She is now the chior director at our church, and has encouraged me to sing with the chior. She not only inspires you to play music well, but she encourages you to do well in everything you pursue. This will be an amazing program!
Ms Driver is an excellent teacher and musician. Hope this idea is supported. The area children would certainly benefit from a program like this!