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TONEY KEELER

Director of Choral Activities

Toney is entering his second year as director of Choral Activities at NWR. Toney also assists the NWR Thespians with Musical Direction. Prior to his tenure at Northwest, Toney spent seven years teaching middle school Choir and Show Choir. Toney holds degrees in Music Education from William Carey University and is Music Director of the Northside Baptist Church in Clinton, Ms

NAOMI BATES

Assistant Choral Director / Accompanist

For the 2019 - 2020 academic year, Mrs. Bates serves as the accompanist for the choral program, accompanying the choir on piano and organ at concerts and festivals in addition to accompanying duties, Mrs. Bates served as Cyber Foundation and Technology Teacher at McLaurin High School. She now transitions to Director of Choral Activities where she will hand accompanying duties, clerical duties, and assist in day to day instruction of the choral program. 

KENNY KEETON

Show Choir Crew Director

For the 2019 - 2020 Academic year, Kenny served as  Assistant Choral Director at NWR. In addition to sharing conducting and teaching duties, Kenny coordinated the Stage/Set Crew and plays in the Renegade Show Band. Kenny holds the Bachelor of Music in Worship Arts from William Carey University.  Called to ministry, Kenny now transitions to Crew Director for the Show Choirs during the Spring. Kenny is the Children's Minister at the Oakdale Baptist Church in Brandon, MS.

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