​Welcome to the ACHS Chorus site.  Mr. Countryman and Ms. Sullivan are looking forward to the start of a new year!  You can stay more informed and up to date with our program by joining our Remind groups (info in the parent letter linked below) or following us on Instagram! (@achs_chorus if you can't see the icon below)                                                                                

​We are excited for concerts (dates and info are listed in the parent letter), but please realize that due to Covid-19 things could change on a dime for chorus programs, all music programs, the school, and the county in general.  We ask for patience, fluidity, and grace in case things need to change.  

DIRECTORS, TEACHING SCHEDULE & CONTACT INFORMATION

Michael Countryman:                                                    Michelle Sullivan:
mcountryman@alexander.k12.nc.us                                msullivan@alexander.k12.nc.us
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1st Period: Freshman Choir
2nd Period: Concert Choir
3rd Period: Planning
4th Period: Madrigal Choir (Mad Choir)
If you would like to contact either Mr. Countryman or Ms. Sullivan by phone, please call 828-632-7063 x2151.  Please leave a message if we do not answer!

ABOUT THE DIRECTORS​

Michael Countryman

Michelle Sullivan
Michael Countryman is thrilled to be returning to the ACHS faculty! He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Appalachian State University with a degree in Choral Music Education. During his time there, he was a member of the Appalachian Community of Education Scholars and was a student of Dr. Priscilla Porterfield and Dr. Stephen Hopkins.

He was a Choral Scholar at First Baptist Church of Boone, where he conducted and performed in the Chancel Choir and was a clinical intern at the Durham School of the Arts. Mr. Countryman resides in Huntersville and enjoys cooking playing the drums.
Michelle Sullivan is excited for her fourth year at ACHS!  She taught choral music at North Wilkes High School for 12 years prior to coming to ACHS.  She earned both a Bachelor's and Master's of Music Degree in Music Ed. from Appalachian State University, where she studied with Ms. Mary Gayle Greene and Dr. Stephen Hopkins.  While at ASU, she was a Pedigo Voice Scholar and was inducted into the Kappa Delta Pi Honors Society in Education.  She is currently the NCMEA Honors Chorus Coordinator for the Western Region of NC.

Ms. Sullivan is an active member of Wilkesboro Baptist Church where she sings in the praise band and volunteers with the youth group.  She loves  musicals and spending time with her two nephews, Ethan and Jamison.  She speaks fluent movie and musical quotes.