CHOIR DEPARTMENT GOALS
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CHOIR FACULTY
Tanner Oglesby, Director of Choirs
Tanner Oglesby, a native of Saline County, currently teaches at Bryant High School. He holds a Bachelor of Music degree from Henderson State University, a Master of Science in Education degree from Arkansas State University, licensure in K-12 Music and ESOL, and is currently working towards his Master of Music degree from Western Illinois University.
Since being hired at Bryant, Tanner has grown the choral program by adding new ensembles, designing a music technology course, and developing music literacy. Well-connected in the community, Tanner has also worked with business and community leaders to help fund items and travel for students in need. His students have achieved high ranks in region, state, and national level honor choirs and his choirs have received several Best in Class State Titles. A leader in his field, Tanner has been asked to present district level professional development sessions on technology and teacher-student relationships. He also serves on the State board for his professional organization, Arkansas Choral Directors Association, presenting content-specific and SEL sessions on the state level.
In addition to Student and Staff Impact Awards, School Spirit Awards, and Community Leader Awards, Tanner has earned the distinct honor of being named the Bryant High School Teacher of the Year and the Bryant School District Teacher of the Year. In 2022, Tanner was nominated for the 2023 GRAMMY® Music Educator of the Year award and was selected as a quarterfinalist. Tanner’s professional affiliations include ACDA, ArkCDA, ArkMEA, ASTA.
Since being hired at Bryant, Tanner has grown the choral program by adding new ensembles, designing a music technology course, and developing music literacy. Well-connected in the community, Tanner has also worked with business and community leaders to help fund items and travel for students in need. His students have achieved high ranks in region, state, and national level honor choirs and his choirs have received several Best in Class State Titles. A leader in his field, Tanner has been asked to present district level professional development sessions on technology and teacher-student relationships. He also serves on the State board for his professional organization, Arkansas Choral Directors Association, presenting content-specific and SEL sessions on the state level.
In addition to Student and Staff Impact Awards, School Spirit Awards, and Community Leader Awards, Tanner has earned the distinct honor of being named the Bryant High School Teacher of the Year and the Bryant School District Teacher of the Year. In 2022, Tanner was nominated for the 2023 GRAMMY® Music Educator of the Year award and was selected as a quarterfinalist. Tanner’s professional affiliations include ACDA, ArkCDA, ArkMEA, ASTA.
Angela Collier, Voice Instructor
I grew up in Cedar Hill, TX (near Dallas) and have also lived in Atlanta, GA. I now reside in North Little Rock with my family (Daniel, Lucy, Will, and Piper the Dog). I hold a Bachelor of Music degree in Musical Theatre from Ouachita Baptist University where I graduated cum laude.
I have been honored to work as a teaching artist, director and actor in various theatres across the United States – including Missoula Children’s Theatre, Dallas Children’s Theatre, and Wildwood Park for the Arts.
I opened AKCollier Studio LLC in the fall of 2016, focusing primarily on growing my vocal studio. I have been a member of the Arkansas Arts Council’s Teaching Artist Roster since 2017, which allows me to work with children and adults of all ages sharing my love of the arts with communities across Arkansas. Alot of my AIE work has been with Texarkana Regional Arts & Humanities Council and Arts Integration Services.
I have had to take a break from performing in shows since the birth of my 2 kiddos, but I was most recently seen in performances of Follies as Young Stella at Argenta Community Theatre, Disney’s Mary Poppins the Musical as Mary Poppins with The Royal Players, Into the Woods as The Baker’s Wife and Doubt: A Parable as Sister James, and Meet Me in St. Louis as Katy all at The Studio Theatre, and Titanic the Musical as Kate McGowan at The Weekend Theater.
I have been honored to work as a teaching artist, director and actor in various theatres across the United States – including Missoula Children’s Theatre, Dallas Children’s Theatre, and Wildwood Park for the Arts.
I opened AKCollier Studio LLC in the fall of 2016, focusing primarily on growing my vocal studio. I have been a member of the Arkansas Arts Council’s Teaching Artist Roster since 2017, which allows me to work with children and adults of all ages sharing my love of the arts with communities across Arkansas. Alot of my AIE work has been with Texarkana Regional Arts & Humanities Council and Arts Integration Services.
I have had to take a break from performing in shows since the birth of my 2 kiddos, but I was most recently seen in performances of Follies as Young Stella at Argenta Community Theatre, Disney’s Mary Poppins the Musical as Mary Poppins with The Royal Players, Into the Woods as The Baker’s Wife and Doubt: A Parable as Sister James, and Meet Me in St. Louis as Katy all at The Studio Theatre, and Titanic the Musical as Kate McGowan at The Weekend Theater.
STUDENT LEADERSHIP TEAM
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President - Bianca Euler
Meet Bianca Euler. Bianca is this years choir president. She is a senior, and has been in choir for 8 years. Bianca also enjoys dancing, specifically ballet, and plans to pursue music business in college.
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VP Recruitment - Anna DePelsMaekerMeet Anna DePelsMaeker. Anna is one of two of our Vice Presidents for this year. She is a senior, and this will be her 6th year in choir. Anna enjoys turning her phone off and spending time outside, going on walks and soaking up sunshine. In college she has plans to go into vocal performance, or speech therapy.
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VP Recruitment - Maegan HallMeet Maegan Hall. Meagan is one of our Vice Presidents for this year. She is a senior, and this year will be her 7th year in choir. Maegan loves to hang out with friends, Travel, and listen to music. For college, she is considering a career in Law.
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Secretary - Mili BerryMeet Mili Berry. Mili is this years Secretary. She is a senior, and is in her 6th
year of choir. Alongside choir, Mili does dance, and loves being a dancer. For college, she wants to pursue Physical Therapy with a minor in music. |
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Historian - Marlene MullinixMeet Marlene Mullinix. Marlene is our Historian this year. They are a senior, and are in their 7th year in choir. Marlene loves drawing, and video games. They plan to go to college to pursue art and music.
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Music Librarian - Jenna WallMeet Jenna Wall. Jenna is our Music Librarian this year. She is in her senior year, this being her 7th year in choir. Outside of choir, Jenna enjoys reading. In college she wants to major in political science and international affairs, with a minor in business.
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Uniform Coordinator - Jordan ScottMeet Jordan Scott. Jordan is one of our Uniform Coordinators. Jordan is a senior, and is in her 4th year in choir. She enjoys cooking and making money. In college, she wants to pursue Biology.
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Uniform Coordinator - Kennedi BlueMeet Kennedi Blue. Kennedi is our other Uniform Coordinator this year. Kennedi is a senior this year, and is in her 6th year in choir. Outside of choir, she enjoys Dancing at church. Kennedi wants to go to College to be a Nurse.
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Equipment Coordinator - Zach MossMeet Zach Moss. Zach is the Equipment Coordinator. Zach is a Junior this year, and has been involved
with choir his entire life. He enjoys playing sports. Zach hasn't decided what he wants to do in college yet. |
