THE CHOIRS
Touch of Class | Sound Dimension | Men of Note
Since the early 1990s, Joplin High School's Touch of Class (women's) and Sound Dimension (mixed) show choirs have grown to approximately 50 performers each. Both groups spend a great deal of time in extra rehearsals for the show choir season that starts mid-January and ends mid-March. They regularly place and are recognized in Southwest Missouri competitions. In addition, the singers compose select chamber choirs. They perform choral music in the fall and in the spring. Participants also perform at the highest levels in Solo, Ensemble, and Large Group contests. We are also excited for the addition of a men's-only show choir, Men of Note for the 2025-26 season!
LEADERSHIP
The People Behind the Voices
Monica Brown, Director
Mrs. Monica Brown is a veteran music teacher. A 1992 graduate from Neosho School District, her passion for high school music developed as a member of the Choraleers, Concert Chorale and Orchestra. In 1998 Monica received a bachelor's degree in Music Education. Later that year she began her teaching career in Joplin and has been sharing her love for music with Joplin students ever since. Monica has five boys who have also been very involved in music with Joplin schools.
McCade Gordon, Asst. Director
Mr. McCade Gordon is very excited to continue into year three of teaching at Joplin High School. He is a graduate of Nevada High School where he was an active member of show choir, band, and theatre. McCade graduated with from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 2023 with a degree in vocal music education and an emphasis in piano. He is thrilled to continue working and growing the show choir activity at Joplin and in the greater southwest Missouri area.
Zachary Pettit, Choreographer
Mr. Zachary Pettit has choreographed Joplin High School Show Choirs since 2013. He is a graduate of Webb City High School where he was a member of their show choir. Zachary graduated from MSSU, majoring in music education. A powerful and valuable part of the JHS team, his talents are beyond explanation.