Keller Independent School District presents TRINITY SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL
Clinton (Hardy) Ferrie - Head Director Kathy Ayres - Collaborative Pianist
In concert for the National American Choral Directors Association Conference
Sunday, March 2, 2025 | 6:00 p.m.
Arborlawn UMC Fort Worth, TX
Wednesday, March 19, 2025 | 10:30 a.m.
Winspear Opera House Dallas, TX
Wednesday, March 19, 2025 | 2:15 p.m.
Meyerson Symphony Center Dallas, TX
“Choir is a place that I feel like I can be myself and express myself in ways that I wasn’t able to do before.”
- Jordan Banks
“When I sing, I feel like I’m in control of my emotions and thoughts, but also free to let them flow without judgment.”
- Kinsley Gorden
“Choir allows me to be creative with my voice and have new emotions I’ve never felt before.”
- Alexis Gantt
You Are Not Alone
“I love choir because it showed me there’s more in life than I thought there was.”
- Layla Reese
“Singing has helped me find hope for my future”
- Azelynn Raven
“Choir is the thing I knew I was missing in life.”
- JoJo Stafford-Hallock
“I love choir because of Mr. Ferrie. Choir is a good place and is like family.”
- Elena Zuzu
SOPRANO 1
Amneris Bautista *
Kinsley Bond *
Olivia Edwards *
Andraya Foresta * + ~
Gabby Green *
Makayla Jipris *
Mila Lawshe *
Aubree Magbuhat *
Kaitlynn Schweitzer *
Andileigh Southard * ~
Briley Taylor * # ~
Elena Zuza *
“Choir
is life - that’s why our hearts have beats.” - Amneris Bautista
“Choir is so much more than singing and reminds me that we are not alone.”
- EK Wall
SOPRANO 2
Leuren Ali * + ~
Alyssa Almon * +
AmberLee Cowell
Sophia Crous *
Kinsley Gorden * + # ~
Jillian Gough *
Brynlee Hart *~
Emily Jeong *
Anna Jordan *
Donna Kang * +
Ava-Lynn Lee *
Julissa Morales *
Nana Osei-Tutu * +
Roshni Patel *
Zoey Prosser
Bree Rambo *
Azelynn Raven *
Es Reyes * +
Ashlyn Roberts *
JoJo Stafford-Hallock *
Courtney Tucker *
Maddi Underwood * +
Lizzy Walker
EK Wall * + ~
Riley Wall
Sydney Wilson *
“Choir gives me a reason to push myself to new heights, and Mr. Ferrie helps me accomplish that.”
- Ashlyn Roberts
ALTO 1
Jordan Banks * +
Annie Bullock *
Brooklynn Crews * ~
Abigail Dorn * +
Alexis Gantt *
Trinity Grimes *
Hayleigh Gryczkowski * # ~
Parker Hernandez * +
Kyra Jagielko *
Kenzie Kito * + #
Ellyana Lee *
Abby Longley * +
Bryn Martin
Marlie McQuitty
Kaylin Ngo *
Aryanna Norris *
Izzy Parrish * +
Layla Reese * +
Ava Reeves *
Xeila Rice *
Gwendolyn Scherer * ~
Julia Simpson *
Lil Stockton *
Isabella Vega *
Reese Weinstein *
Eva Wood
* 24-25 All-Region Choir Member + Choir Officer
# 2024 TCDA All-State Choir Member
~ 2024 SWACDA Honor Choir Member
“Creating something expressive with others and sharing it is a beautiful feeling I get through choir.”
- Leuren Ali
PROGRAM
GLORIA FANFARE
UIL GRADE III, 935-3-29201
A JOYFUL SOUND
commissioned for the Trinity Springs Middle School Varsity Treble Choir, in dedication to a brave young lady, Kennedy Coke, for their performance at the 2025 National American Choral Directors Association Conference
Joyful, joyful, joyful! Forgiveness! Tis a joyful sound! To malefactors doomed to die. Unclouded shall its glories shine and feel no change by changing time. Forgiveness! Tis a joyful sound. The seas of sovereign grace expand. The seas of sovereign grace arise. Where much transgression is forgiven. May love in equal ardour glow.
Joyful, joyful, joyful! Forgiveness! Tis a joyful sound!
DO NOT STAND AT MY GRAVE AND WEEP
935-4-30435
“I love choir because it helps me connect with others and challenges me to grow, not just in my voice, but as a person.”
- Roshni Patel
“Choir gives me a community unlike anything I’ve ever been a part of.”
- Abby Longley
“I love choir because it makes my soul feel alive, it makes me feel open and free.”
- Andileigh Southard
“Choir is a place where I found myself.”
- Donna Kang
IN TIME OF SILVER RAIN
UIL GRADE II, 935-2-38311 OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS
HOLD FAST TO DREAMS
UIL GRADE III, 935-3-35394
SANTA BARBARA PUBLISHING - SBMP
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A WOMAN?.................ALEXANDRA
ARTEMISIA
Soloists: Es Reyes, Kinsley Gorden, Hayleigh Gryczkowski & Lil Stockton
DOES THE WORLD SAY
WALTON MUSIC - WW 1936
Soloists: Aryanna Norris, Abby Longley & Kenzie Kito
Does the world say that you don’t look the right way? Does the world say that you’re just not enough? Does the world say that you’re not in the right spot? When it wants you there but not here and tells you all the things you are not.
I’ve been there, too. It’s hard to shut my ears to the noise. I don’t stand a chance if it’s me in this world all alone. The chatter is deafening, too overwhelming, hard to find my way home.
So take my hand…don’t let go.
Does the world say that you don’t think the right things? Does the world say that you’re not worth the time? Does the world laugh when you fall, when you cry?
Does it turn the other way everytime you walk by?
I’m growing, learning, loving, becoming.
So take my hand…don’t let go.
“Choir brings people together and creates bonds that last for an entire life.”
- Anna Jordan
“I love choir because it gives me confidence and makes me a better person.”
- Nana Osei-Tutu
“Singing allows me to resolve the emotions in my heart”
- Hayleigh Gryczkowski
CLINTON (HARDY) FERRIE HEAD CHORAL DIRECTOR
Clinton (Hardy) Ferrie is in his sixteenth year of directing choral music, and is the head choir director at Trinity Springs Middle School in Keller ISD. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from Texas Christian University and earned his Masters degree in Music Education from the University of North Texas.
At Trinity Springs, Mr. Ferrie directs eight choirs and serves as the head of the fine arts department. His choirs have consistently earned Sweepstakes awards for superior ratings at the year University Interscholastic League Concert and Sight-Reading Evaluation. Mr. Ferrie’s Varsity Treble Choir has been invited to perform at this year’s 2025 National American Choral Directors Association Convention. Previous to this, his Varsity Treble Choir performed at the 2023 Texas Music Educators Association Convention, the 2022 Southwestern American Choral Directors Association Convention, the 2019 Texas Music Educators Association Convention and the 2018 MS/JH National Cambiata Institute Conference. In addition to this, his Varsity Tenor-Bass Choir performed at the 2021 National American Choral Directors Association Convention and the 2014 MS/ JH National Cambiata Institute Conference. The district-wide Keller Honor Choir, under the co-direction of Clinton Ferrie, performed in the elementary division for the 2017 Texas Music Educators Association Convention.
In addition to his teaching responsibilities, Mr. Ferrie currently serves as the National ACDA JH/MS R&R Chair. Mr. Ferrie is frequently requested to be a clinican/conductor for All-City, All-Region and All-State Choirs. He is a member of the Texas Music Educators Association, the Texas Choral Directors Association, the American Choral Directors Association, and the Texas Music Adjudicators Association.
He is proud to have had 149 students selected for the TCDA All-State Choir and 855 middle school All-Region Choir members selected during his sixteen years of teaching. Mr. Ferrie has been named Teacher of the Year three times in his teaching career. The first happened in 2014 for Linda Jobe Middle School in Mansfield ISD, and the second and third were at Trinity Springs Middle School in 2017 and 2021. In 2014 he was awarded the TCDA Young Director of Distinction Award. He strives to first teach his students how to be the best humans possible and then to be excellent musicians.
In his free time, Mr. Ferrie enjoys spending time with his amazing husband, George and their two puppies Prue and Phoebe.
KATHY AYRES is in her 36th year of providing accompaniment and has worked with various school districts across Kansas, Illinois, and Texas. She is currently in her 9th year of accompanying at Trinity Springs MS, collaborating with Mr. Ferrie. From the outset of her career, Kathy’s primary passion has been to inspire students and help cultivate a deep appreciation for music. She has accompanied choirs at the intermediate, middle, and high school levels, as well as numerous musicals and solo performances, both vocal and instrumental. Kathy has toured Europe twice with high school choirs from Chicago and has had the privilege of accompanying the Chicago All-Region Choir under the direction of Andrae Crouch. In addition to her school and community work, Kathy has accompanied worship teams at her church and currently serves as the accompanist for Gateway Church’s “Gates of Praise.” Outside of her musical endeavors, Kathy enjoys spending time with her grandchildren, playing tennis and pickleball, and embracing the outdoors.
ELIZABETH KING is the assistant choir director at Trinity Springs Middle School where she is the lead teacher of both JV Treble choirs, JV Tenor Bass Choir, and Fusion Show Choir. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Music Education from the University of North Texas. During her time at North Texas she held the office of UpFront President, was a music ambassador for the College of Music, and sang as a member of both the Concert Choir and North Texas’s premier choral ensemble, A Cappella Choir. She was also nominated for and selected to participate in the 2023 TCDA Student Conductor masterclass program. Though she enjoys performing, she says her true passion is to use her classroom to “create good humans and musicians, in that order.” When she isn’t teaching or performing, King enjoys cooking/baking, reading, hiking, and spending time with her family and her cat, Rex. Ms. King is a member of TMEA, TCDA and ACDA.
ASHTON FINEOUT is a Grammy-Nominated and Billboard-Charting Artist with recording credits from the Dallas String Quartet’s Album ‘Love Always’ charting #2 on both the Classical and Classical Crossover Billboard charts. Ms. Fineout’s performance appearances include the Academy of Country Music Awards with Ed Sheeran and Luke Combs, TV appearances on WFAA Good Morning Texas with Dallas String Quartet, as well as performances with other award-winning artists on tour such as Michael Bublé, 2Cellos, and Sarah Brightman. In 2018, Ashton graduated from the Artist Diploma program in Violin Performance at Texas Christian University under the guidance of Dr. Elisabeth Adkins. Ms. Fineout completed her Bachelor of Music in 2015 with Dr. Felix Olschofka, graduating cum laude in Violin Performance from the University of North Texas and received the distinction of “Outstanding Undergraduate” by unanimous faculty vote.
MARQUES L. A. GARRETT is Associate Professor of Choral Studies at the University of North Texas. After completing the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Music Education (Choral Conducting) at Florida State University, he was an Assistant Professor of Music in Choral Activities at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He is an accomplished vocalist and composer with his works available through several publishers and performed by festival/honor, all-state, professional, community and university choirs such as the Los Angeles Master Chorale and the Oakwood University Aeolians. Recent commissions and premieres include the De Moines Choral Society, Mendelssohn Chorus of Philadelphia, and The Concordia Choir. He regularly serves as a choral clinician and guest conductor for festival and honor choirs throughout the country. He is also the founding conductor of the Nebraska Festival Singers.
Varsity Treble
2024-2025
SPRINGS Treble Choir
Trinity Springs CHOIR CHRONICLES
We must take time to acknowledge and thank the singers who came before us on this wonderful musical journey. The dedication and hard work that the 2021-2024 TSMS Varsity Treble Choirs put forth was inspiring, and we would not be here today without them. Thank you for passing the torch to us and paving the way for us to have this experience at National ACDA. We hope to echo the legacy you have entrusted us with. #TrinitySings
Parent Thoughts
“My daughters have grown immensely since starting choir. Their confidence has skyrocketed. We have seen them grow in time management and patience.”
-Beijo Rice, Mother of Xeila
“My daughter joining choir has boosted her confidence and motivation, it has help her build friendships, learn how to collaborate with her peers and choir teachers .I love seeing the growth and her musical knowledge.”
- Roxana, Mother of Amneris
“Mr. Ferrie is straightforward with his students. Not only does he have high expectations for his students inside the choir room but outside as well. He truly wants them to be amazing people.”
- Tiffany Taylor, Mother of Briley
“Our home has been forever changed for the better hearing her sing every day. The positive impact choir has brought to her life can’t be denied.”
- Lauren Green, Mother of Gabby
“Choir has impacted by daughter’s life by creating a space where she feels safe expressing her feelings.”
-Megan Gryczkowski, Mother of Hayleigh
“Through choir, she’s grown not only as a musician but as a person, learning discipline, empathy, and the joy of creating something beautiful with her peers.”
- Chanell Gorden, Mother of Kinsley
“We’ve seen Reese’s confidence accelerate since joining choir. It’s been so fun watching her come out of her shell and believe in herself and her talent.”
- Mr. & Mrs. Weinstein, Parents of Reese
“My child didn’t have a passion before discovering choir. It has sparked a deep love for music, and now, she dreams of pursuing it as a career.”
- Megan Schweitzer, Mother of Kaitlynn
“Choir has been an inspiration for my daughter, it has helped her with her self-confidence, being more responsible, disciplined and committed. Thank you Mr. Ferrie for always loving and caring for our kids.”
- Daniela Vega, Mother of Isabella
KISD ADMINISTRATION
Stephen Hawthorne-Hill COORDINATOR OF FINE ARTS
Alicia Morton PRINCIPAL
Trinity Springs MS Choral Program
The Trinity Springs MS Choral Department, with an enrollment of approximately 400 students in grades seven and eight, consists of eight performing ensembles: Varsity Treble, Varsity TenorBass Choir, Chamber Mixed Choir, JV Treble, Beginning Treble, JV Tenor-Bass, Varsity Show Choir (Titanium) and JV Show Choir (Fusion). The Trinity Springs choirs consistently earn Sweepstakes awards at our annual U.I.L. Concert & Sight-Reading Contest. They receive superior ratings at local choral festivals and have been named State Champion of Next Level Performances in 2024. The TSMS Choirs have also been named the National Winners of the 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 Mark of Excellence Awards given by the Foundation for Music Education. Activity involvement includes band, orchestra, art, theatre, sports, National Junior Honor Society, student council and yearbook, and individual choir members have been named to the SWACDA and TCDA honor choirs. Many students in the TSMS Choirs are selected for TMEA Region 30 All-Region Choirs and earn superior ratings at Solo Contest.
Trinity Springs Middle School
Trinity Springs MS is in the Keller Independent School District, located north of Fort Worth, TX. Opening in 2006, Trinity Springs MS now serves approximately 900 students in grades seven and eight. Trinity Springs has grown to have exceptional fine arts programs, athletic teams and academic rankings.
Keller Independent School District
Keller ISD serves more than 34,000 students in portions of the cities of Colleyville, Fort Worth, Haltom City, North Richland Hills, Southlake, Watauga and the entire city of Keller. Its 51 square miles encompass the third-largest land area in Tarrant County. Keller ISD employs more than 4,000 staff members, including just over 2,400 class instructional employees. For the eleventh consecutive year, KISD has received the “Best Communities for Music Education Award” from the NAMM
“Singing is more than just words it’s the impact it has on people. Without choir I would be a totally different person”
- Andraya Foresta
“Choir has showed me something I’m good at and I’ve made many connections through singing”
- Ava Reeves
“I love being in a place where everyone has the same love and passion for the beauty that is choir.”
- Riley Wall
VOICE TEACHERS
INTERMEDIATE/ELEMENTARY TEACHERS
Easel Yoo Trinity Meadows IS
Jamie Deel Caprock ES
Andi Lavu Woodland Springs ES
Surface Ridgeview ES
Independence ES
“Choir is my life and I’ve met so many of my friends because of it”
- Jillian Gough
“Singing makes my heart light up and makes me forget about all my problems”
- Kinsley Bond
Sara Boneberg
Shannon Erler
Monica Dane- Soto
Jill Baker Jayme VaughnLinebarger
Kelly Bishop
Emily Jaspers
Courtney
Allie Thames
SPECIAL THANKS & ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
21-22, 22-23, & 23-24 TSMS Varsity Treble Choirs
The TSMS Choir Parents/Guardians
ACDA National Board
ACDA Listening/Selection Committee
George Ferrie - my husband
Karen & Clarke Phelps - my parents
Elizabeth King
Easel Yoo
Jodi Coke
Emily Patrick
Rebecca Kraft
Ruben Castanuela
Kathy Ayres
Joel Price
Ms. Morton - Trinity Springs Principal
Kim Blann - KISD Director of Fine Arts
Stephen Hawthrone-Hill - Fine Arts Coordinator
Dr. Leanne Shivers - Area Superintendent
TSMS Faculty & Staff
Dr. Marques Garrett
Dr. Jessica Napoles
Ashley Kimbrough
Alexander Carr
Leanna Noblett
Shelby Jones
Timber Creek HS Choir Directors
Ashton Fineout
Tess Miller
Dallas Ovalle - Program Designer
Sarah Dorn - Photographer
PREVIOUS KISD INVITED CHOIR PERFORMANCES
2014- TMEA - Keller HS Varsity Treble Choir, Chanteurs, Chi-Chi King - Director
2017- ACDA Keller HS Varsity Treble Choir, Chanteurs, Chi-Chi King - Director
2017- TMEA - Keller Honor Choir, Alex Carr, Clinton (Hardy) Ferrie & Becky Compton - Directors
2018- Cambiata - Trinity Springs MS Varsity Treble Choir, Clinton (Hardy) Ferrie - Director
2019- TMEA - Trinity Springs MS Varsity Treble Choir, Clinton (Hardy) Ferrie - Director
2021- TMEA - Keller Honor Choir, Elementary Choir, Stephen Hawthrone-Hill, Theresa Pritchard & Sarah Reyes - Directors
2021- ACDA - Trinity Springs MS Varsity Tenor-Bass Choir, Clinton (Hardy) Ferrie - Director
2022- SWACDA - Trinity Springs MS Varsity Treble Choir, Clinton (Hardy) Ferrie & Olivia Owens - Directors
2023- ACDA - Timber Creek Chamber Choir, Adrian Kirtley & Alissa Suver - Directors
2023- TMEA - Trinity Springs MS Varsity Treble Choir, Clinton (Hardy) Ferrie - Director
2024- SWACDA Timber Creek Chamber Choir, Adrian Kirtley & Caleb Bennetch - Directors
2024 - TMEA - Central HS Chamber Women, LeighAnn McClure - Director
2025- TMEA - Keller Honor Choir, Theresa Pritchard, Lauren Garcia & Sarah Holland - Directors
TO MY VIBRANT VARSITY TREBLE, THANK YOU…
What a journey, my wonderful kids! I have witnessed so much growth in each and every one of you, and I couldn’t be more proud of the work and dedication you’ve put in. Your passion for choral music is truly unmatched, and the heart you bring to every rehearsal is inspiring.
The theme of our program this year, “You Are Not Alone,” has been something so special to witness. In a world that can sometimes feel chaotic and isolating, you’ve managed to create a space of peace and solace for one another. Each of you is a unique, remarkable individual, but together, you form something even greater—an extraordinary display of artistry and beauty.
We’ve shared so many laughs and tears along the way, and I hope you’ve all felt, truly and deeply, that you are not alone in this journey. We have each other, always. Know that you are smart, courageous, and kind—qualities that make you shine as individuals and as a choir. I hope you’ll hold onto the memories and embrace the music we’ve shared, always remembering the power of the text and the worthiness that lies within each of you. Choir is a place where everyone is welcomed and loved for exactly who they are. It’s a safe space for anyone to grow, to be themselves, and to feel supported. As you move forward, keep chasing your dreams and working hard—remember, the road may change, but always help others along the way. Many of you have called choir your home away from home, and I want you to know that no matter what, this will always be a place where you belong.
You are some of the most incredible humans I’ve had the privilege of teaching. I hope you never stop singing and sharing your beautiful gift with the world. Thank you for allowing me to be part of your journey. I love you all.
LOVE, MR. FERRIE
“I love choir because its a truly amazing place. Mr. Ferrie makes choir my favorite place and makes my day better!”
- Julissa Morales
“Choir is like a big family that is always there for each other”
- Aubree Magbuhat
“Choir is a place to have fun and enjoy myself”
- Brynlee Hart
“Singing saves me whenever I’m at my lowest moments.”
