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Academy Singers
Academy Singers
The Academy Singers performance group is Brentwood Academy’s premiere mixed vocal ensemble. This auditioned group features 12 -16 of the most talented students, who perform for various school, church, and community events throughout the year. As Academy Singers, students expand their knowledge of music theory, sight-reading, ear training, and the many facets of the use of the vocal instrument including proper tone, breath control, posture, blending, and diction.
The primary focus of the course is on advanced a cappella music usually consisting of eight or more parts. The production of an annual CD, which features a variety of popular styles of music, provides numerous opportunities for soloists.
Auditions are held in the spring prior to the beginning of the school year.
2022-2023 Academy Singers
Tenor 1
Henry Hill
Oakley Rawson
Baritone
Jack West
Tyler Warren
Bass
Jacob Rasmussen
Keaton Norris-Munro
Alto 1
Kelsey Nygren
Anna Louise Janes
Daisy Urbanowicz
Alto 2
Trinity Fields
Molly Neece
Soprano 1
Zayli Christian
Katie Conley
Anna Belle Chapman
Soprano 2
Ella Beckham
Kylie Cheetwood
McKenna Watkins
Academy Juniors
The Academy Juniors is an extracurricular, auditioned vocal ensemble for Brentwood Academy middle school chorus students. The group is intended for serious singers who would like to further their vocal music experience and training.
Still have questions? Contact director, Ally Hard, at ally_hard@brentwoodacademy.com.
David Wise
A full-time session singing, arranging, and producing veteran of more than 20 years, David is a top vocal contractor and producer here in Nashville. As a session singer, he has sung on thousands of recordings. Some of his most recent work includes working with artists: Josh Groban, Celine Dion, Matt Maher, Natalie Grant, One Republic, Lady Antebellum, Dolly Parton, Steve Green, Sandy Patti, Walt Disney World, Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Nashville Christmas Parade, RCCL, Celebrity Cruise Lines, and the Jersey Boys Movie Soundtrack. David’s voice can also be heard in California at Disneyland every night singing the park’s closing song "Wishes.” A Dove award winner and recent nominee, David is also a well-respected arranger in Nashville and has arrangements published with Word Music, Lifeway Music, Capital Music Group, and JW Pepper. David is currently writing a Broadway show titled “Esther.”