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.
Andrew Mills
FMS Chorus
Bio
Andrew Mills is a choral music educator with over a decade of teaching experience. He also serves as an adjunct professor in the Department of Music at the University of North Alabama. Andrew previously taught from 2014-2019 at Billerica Memorial High School in the greater Boston area. Andrew was recently recognized as a “sweet 16” finalist for the 2025-2026 Alabama Teacher of the Year. Andrew is certified in Conversational Solfege levels I and II and is committed to increasing the efficacy of music literacy instruction in the state of Alabama. Mr. Mills holds a B.S.Ed from the University of North Alabama, M.M.Ed from Gordon College, and Ed.S from Auburn University. Mr. Mills is currently a PhD candidate at Auburn University with a research focus on improvisation instruction in k-12 classrooms.