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BJH Choir Newsletter
SUMMER!
Thank you for a great year, singers & families! See you next year :-)
About Ms. Skillman...
Ms. Skillman grew up in the suburbs of Cypress, TX and began her time in choir in 6th grade. She earned her Bachelor of Music Education in Choral Music from Baylor University in 2020, where she was named the School of Music’s Outstanding Senior Woman, Outstanding Choral Educator, and was awarded for Outstanding Academic Achievement. While at Baylor, she sang with the Baylor A Cappella Choir and Baylor Chamber Singers, under the direction of Dr. Brian A Schmidt. She studied voice with Dr. Randy Umstead. She is a member of Pi Kappa Lambda, a nationwide music honor society, invited for outstanding musical and academic scholarship. In 2020, Ms. Skillman was Baylor's chosen Student Conductor at the Texas Choral Directors Association Convention.
Ms. Skillman's choirs have consistently earned Superior Ratings and "Best in Class" awards at contest.
Ms. Skillman LOVES to read, bake, practice yoga, and is always on a quest to find the next best cup of coffee. She sings professionally around Houston and has been singing with Suono Chamber Choir, under the direction of Alex Bruce, since 2016. Ms. Skillman is excited to begin her fourth year at Beck!
Email: ShannonMSkillman@katyisd.org
Website: https://www.katyisd.org/BJH
Location: 5200 South Fry Road, Katy, TX, USA
Phone: 281-237-3320
**Maestra Gonzalez habla español**
About Ms. Gonzalez...
Ms. Gonzalez began her musical career in 4th grade in CFISD and stayed in choir throughout college. She graduated from Houston Baptist University in 2022 with her Bachelor’s in music education. At HBU, she earned Outstanding Student in Music Education and the Overall Outstanding Music Student in the department. Ms. Gonzalez is also a member of the Alpha Chi national honor society. While at HBU she conducted the Houston Choral Society and sang with the Schola Cantorum Choir directed under Dr. Kevin Klotz. She studied voice from Dr. David Kirkwood. Ms. Gonzalez teaches private voice lessons to students from ages 7-17 and beginning piano lessons. Ms. Gonzalez is excited to continue her musical journey at Beck JH!
**Maestra Gonzalez habla español.**
Email: HaidyNGonzalez@katyisd.org
Website: https://www.katyisd.org/BJH
Location: 5200 South Fry Road, Katy, TX, USA
Phone: 281-237-3356