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EDUCATION: Graduating from the University of NC at Greensboro in 1997, Lizzy Brannan has earned degrees in Choral Education and Vocal Performance. This is her 7th year in the chorus classroom , as she has taught middle school in the inner-city Nashville public school system and R.J. Reynolds High School in Winston-Salem NC. With 5 different chorus types, she ran a choral program of over 100 students, travelling, competing, and preparing large concert and musical productions. This will be her 9th year teaching private voice students. Her students have competed and placed in several competitions
throughout NC and FL. Many have gone on to major in voice, some with partial or full scholarships.
BACKGROUND: Growing up in a home of degreed musicians, she always knew she would teach and sing. When she was younger, she and her sister would line up their stuffed animals on the steps, like a choir, pop in their Daddy’s choir tapes, and conduct those toys until they sang it right! Loving every aspect of music, she pursued learning many different genres , and to this day, believes in the importance of teaching a variety of styles. Also, growing up, she was immersed in Musical Theater, leading her to many professional performance opportunities . After realizing that God’s dream for her was to edify the lives of others to a deeper relationship with Christ through music, her desires for a professional career in singing were put to rest. Instead of wanting what the world had to offer, she now LOVES pouring her time into the lives of students through music.
POSITION AT MICS: Lizzy Brannan is the Choral Director and Private Voice Teacher at MICS.
INTERESTS: She is gratefully married to Scott Brannan, Minister of Media at FBCMI. She has been blessed with 2 children , Solomon (10 yrs.) and Lily (8 yrs.), with whom she adores spending time! Outside of her relationship with Christ, family is her number one priority and favorite hobbie. She loves to curl up with a stout cup of Starbucks and her Bible at 5:30 every morning to fellowship with her heavenly Father. Studying the Word has been a cornerstone in who she is as a person. Additionally, she and her husband love fitness and running and will be competing in a half marathon this year.
FAITH AND LEARNING STATEMENT:Through her experiences ,she has since believed wholeheartedly that the goal is so much more than learning the music. It is now the changed life that moves her. It is the deeper walk with Christ that is the focus. As she continues to teach here, she longs to make each learning environment a sanctuary; one that will draw each student’s attention toward their Savior.