Florence Academy of Fine Arts
Chorus
About
Welcome to Chorus
Choral Music has a long and distinguished history in Florence City Schools.
While offering students the finest instruction in all aspects of vocal music, the program has consistently produced winners of competitions and students who have developed a love for music that endures for a lifetime.
Growing from the early years when a lone teacher was responsible for both Band and Choral music, today’s Choral Music Program boasts a cadre of certified music teachers from kindergarten through grade 12.
Show Choir
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The Florence High School Show Choir is one of the most exciting and dynamic parts of our choral music program. Combining powerful vocals, high-energy choreography, and stunning stage productions, our Show Choir delivers an unforgettable performance every year. Students spend countless hours perfecting their craft, and their hard work shines through in their professional-level productions that leave audiences amazed.
Each year, the Show Choir puts on a spectacular themed show, complete with costumes, lighting, and choreography, showcasing the incredible talent of our students. It's more than just a performance — it's an experience that inspires and entertains!
Meet the Instructors
Kevin Reese
FHS Chorus
Bio
Kevin Reese, FAFA choral director and instructor of class piano and adaptive music, is an award-winning singer, songwriter, and actor. After teaching choir and piano on an adjunct basis at FHS for three years, he became the full-time choral director in 2018. He holds a Bachelor of Music degree from Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar, MO and spent 31 years in music ministry before becoming an educator. In 2007 he instituted the Woodmont Academy of Fine Arts in Florence, of which he was the director for 11 years. Kevin was the collaborative pianist for the Shoals Chamber Singers for two years and has played for a number of musical theater productions in the Shoals, including Summerstock at the Ritz since 2021. In 1995, he recorded a CD of original songs which won 2nd place honors at the Gospel Music Association’s prestigious Christian Artists Seminar in Estes Park, CO. He has performed in numerous theatrical productions over the years and won a Best Supporting Actor award from the American Association of Community Theater in 2001 for his portrayal of John the Baptist/Judas in “Godspell”. Kevin and his wife Corinne have three grown children (all graduates of FHS), two sons-in-law, one daughter-in-law, and six ridiculously adorable grandchildren.
Maggie Granlund
FMS Chorus
Bio
Maggie Granlund is the chorus director at Florence Middle School. Mrs. Granlund has spent the last two decades leading students and adults in music and student ministry settings in Birmingham, AL, Deerfield Beach, FL, and Lubbock, TX. Her love of music and students led her back to choral music education in 2025. She earned her Master of Choral Music Education from the University of North Alabama in 2026.
A graduate of Florence City Schools, Mrs. Granlund is honored to serve the students and district that formed her early love of choral singing. She is also active in the community music scene as a member of Camerata Community Choir, Iron City Singers, Music Minister at Edgemont United Methodist Church, and as a solo performing artist at local events and venues. Each summer, Maggie works with Spotlighters Show Choir Camp as a counselor and board member.
Mrs. Granlund values the community culture of choral singing and hopes her students gain both personal meaning and music literacy skills through the middle school choral program.