Monticello High School Choir received a Superior 1st Division and overall Excellent rating at the STATE CPA.  The judges were also very impressed with their stage presence and professionalism. This has been a remarkable year of achievements for MHS young choirsters  I am extremely proud of these students for their hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence We thank you for your support and encouragement.  The Monticello Choral Music Department invites you to attend our annual spring concert on May 5 @ 6:30 p.m. in the MMS auditorium 

Congratulations to Monticello High School Concert Choir for earning 1st Division Superior ratings in both their performance and sight-reading at the Region 3 Choral Performance Assessment (CPA).
These ratings qualify the MHS choir to compete for STATE CPA Sweepstakes and  “4A Best in Class” at UCA in April. 
I am elated and beyond grateful for this amazing group of young, disciplined, hardworking and talented vocalists. They represented Billie Nation well.
The Monticello Middle School Choir did an exceptional job also.  The Girl’s Choir earned a Superior 1st Division in sight-reading and Excellent IIR rating in their performance.  The Mixed Choir received Excellent II ratings.   We are very proud of these young musicians.  We look forward to their continued growth and success. – Bennie Vincent MHS Choir Director

AR-CDA Presentation Speech:
Arkansas American Choral Director Association recognizes an individual whose unwavering dedication, quiet strength, and lasting impact shapes the choral community in Arkansas in extraordinary ways. The Trailblazer Award, named in honor of the incomparable Carrie Taylor, stands as a tribute to those who lead not for recognition but out of a deep love for students, music, and excellence

Carrie was more than a teacher—she was a mentor, a model of grace and grit, and a tireless champion for choral music across our state. Her legacy lives on in the countless people she empowered and inspired, and in the standard of excellence she set for all of us.

This year’s honoree has walked a remarkably similar path.

After what many might consider a well-earned retirement, this individual returned—not for accolades or titles, but to stand in the gap where students needed them most. In doing so, they didn’t just sustain a program—they revived it. And in true Trailblazer fashion, they did so with humility, strength, and a quiet confidence that continues to ripple through the lives of students and colleagues alike.

They have lifted others, modeled excellence, and quietly shaped the future of choral music in Arkansas. And I can say, personally, that I am one of the many who have been changed for the better because of them.

It is with great pride and deep gratitude that the Arkansas- American Choral Director Association present this year’s Trailblazer Award in honor of Carrie Taylor, to… Mrs. Bennie Vincent. 

The Aqua goats traveled to the campus of OBU on Friday February 7th to compete in the 1A-4A south swim and dive conference championship.

Led by senior captain Ashtyn Smith the ladies struck early and took 1st in the 200 medley relay.  Next up was the 200 free where Smith took 1st place as well.

Next up was the 200 IM where freshman Allie Hall took 1st in that event.  Then Landon Reid took 1st place in the men’s 200
IM.  The goats were just getting started.  The 50 free followed with freshman Annslee Roberts taking the 1st place ticket.

Freshman Connor Pippin took 3rd in the men’s 50 free and swam back to back events and took 2nd in the 100 fly.

The next event was the 100 free with Hall, Roberts, and Osborne taking 1st, 3rd, and 4th spots respectively.  Smith swam back to back events to take 1st in the 500 free and swam the 200 free relay where the ladies took 1st place yet again.

The last two events were the ladies 100 breast where Osborne took first and Reid swam a very fast race taking the 2nd place spot.

The team will travel to Russellville on March 1st to compete in the state swim and dive championships.

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CONGRATULATIONS to MMS, MJHS and MHS 2023 All-Region Choir Students!!!

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