Meiring to lead chorus (8/31/04)

CELINA, Ohio — A veteran Fort Recovery music teacher has been named director of the chorus at the Lake Campus of Wright State University in Celina.

Karen Meiring, who taught general and choral music at all grade levels at Fort Recovery Local Schools for 15 years, will also teach music classes as an adjunct instructor of music.

She recently completed work on master’s degrees in choral conducting and vocal performance at Ball State University. She had previously received a bachelor’s of music education from Wright State University and a bachelor of music in vocal performance from The Ohio State University.

Participation in the university choir is offered both as a one hour class for credit and as a community organization.

“There are no auditions, no requirements,” Meiring said in a press release from the university. “I want this to be a fun learning opportunity for everyone ... music is for everybody. You don’t have to be a skilled music reader to participate.”

During her career at Fort Recovery schools, Meiring taught elementary general music and choral music in grades 7-12. She also directed a jazz ensemble, a mixed choir, an all-girls choir and concerts and musicals.

Meiring also has a private voice studio with 25 students from the Mercer County area.

Meiring, a native and resident of Fort Recovery, is married and has three grown children. “No matter what else I might find myself involved in, I can’t stay away from music for very long,” Meiring said.[[In-content Ad]]