Youth Chorus Information
The Baldwin Youth Chorus program seeks to encourage a love of choral music in children and youth. Students learn music theory, singing technique, and have several performances throughout the year. The Chorus sings a variety of styles of music, from traditional to Broadway style to pop. This ensemble has two rehearsal times to choose from and accepts younger students after following an evaluation.
- Rehearsal Times: Monday 1:00 - 2:30 PM / 6:00 - 7:30 PM Thursdays
- Location: 809 Nichols Ave Fairhope (near Warehouse Bakery & FIT Fairhope)
- Cost: $175 per semester fundraising options and scholarships available
- Who: Open to 4th to 12th Graders (younger students accepted with evaluation)
- Performance opportunities to date:
Christmas on the Coast with Coastal College Choir & Band: November 17th
Renaissance Dinner Show Fundraiser December 13th / 14th
Other concerts have included: Fairhope Arts and Crafts Festival, Christmas Concert, Nursing Homes, Civic Center, OWA
UPCOMING PERFORMANCES
- March 13 - Fairhope Arts & Crafts Festival
- May 9 - Spring Concert
About the Chorus Directors
Leroy Hughes
Savannah Rhodes
Leroy Hughes
Executive Director
Leroy Hughes has been involved in the Music and technology Business as an instructor, conductor and performer for over 30 years. He has served in multiple churches as Music Minister, Summer Missionary, as well as taught in the public school system as Music and band teacher, also well as a technology teacher. He is not
Executive Director
Leroy Hughes has been involved in the Music and technology Business as an instructor, conductor and performer for over 30 years. He has served in multiple churches as Music Minister, Summer Missionary, as well as taught in the public school system as Music and band teacher, also well as a technology teacher. He is not only a founder of the Baldwin County Youth Orchestra, but also serves as the conductor and Executive Director of all programs. Leroy holds a degree in Church Music from William Carey University and a Masters in Instructional Technology from University of West Florida. Leroy is dedicated to the enchancement of classical music in young people.
Jenna Hood
Savannah Rhodes
Leroy Hughes
Director
Jenna Hood has over 14 years experience teaching and directing choirs of adults, children, and youth and holds a music performance degree from Huntingdon College. She has worked within church music, music education, and private studios. With a strong background in performance, she has appeared on stages throughout southern Alabama
Director
Jenna Hood has over 14 years experience teaching and directing choirs of adults, children, and youth and holds a music performance degree from Huntingdon College. She has worked within church music, music education, and private studios. With a strong background in performance, she has appeared on stages throughout southern Alabama and southwest Florida. Some of her career highlights include playing Dora Lee in 9 to 5: The Musical, Marion in The Music Man, taking choirs to perform at Epcot's Candlelight Celebration, touring choirs in Chicage and Washington, DC, and performing with the Village Belles of Destin. Jenna is passionate about developing a love of choral music in today's youth.
Savannah Rhodes
Savannah Rhodes
Savannah Rhodes
Director/Accompanist
Savannah Rhodes, a Mobile, Alabama native, discovered her passion for music early, studying piano from kindergarten with her mentor, Mrs. Pamela Loper. She has performed in standout moments like accompanying choirs in New York City, singing in Alabama All-State Choirs, and performing Carmina Burana with the Mobile Sym
Director/Accompanist
Savannah Rhodes, a Mobile, Alabama native, discovered her passion for music early, studying piano from kindergarten with her mentor, Mrs. Pamela Loper. She has performed in standout moments like accompanying choirs in New York City, singing in Alabama All-State Choirs, and performing Carmina Burana with the Mobile Symphony Orchestra. While her studies in Music Education at the University of South Alabama ultimately led her to pursue dentistry, music remains her greatest passion. In addition to teaching music lessons, she enjoys songwriting, poetry, and experimenting with music technology in her home studio, and she’s dedicated to fostering creativity in her community through music and the arts.