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THE MERIDIAN STAR • Sunday, October 27, 2013

Vicki Blaylock to present humanities program Nov. 12 special t o The Star

tance ofmusic both eco– nomically apd culturally, as well as mus1c educa– tion and its importance. She will also perform several musical selec– tions while discussing the 11 ripples" or the people who were influ– ences in her music career and how others can be a ripple to ensure music is a vital part of education. Blaylock joined the ECCC faculty in 2000 and has 31 years experi– ence in music education. She has taught key– board, voice and music education courses and currently serves as director of the Concert Choir and Ac'cents show choir. She was recently elected president of the Mississippi Community and Junior College Choral Association and in 2003 was selected a Lamplighter, which honors outstanding com– munity and junior col-

DECATUR- In recog– nition of her recent recognition 2013 Missis– sippi Humanities Council Teacher of the Year at East Central Community College, choral/vocal music instructor Vicki Blaylock of Newton will present "Music: The Ripple Effect" on Nov. 12. The event, which is free and open to the public, will begin at 7 p.m. in Vickers Fine Arts Center Auditorium. Blaylock, who also serves as chairperson of the Division of Fine Arts, was selected for the honor by the Mississippi Humanities Council. Each year, the council honors one faculty member from each of the state's community col– leges and four-year col– leges and universities. For her upcoming

Blaylock lege faculty throughout the state. Blaylock received her bachelor's degree in music education from Delta State University and the master's degree in musi<: education from Mis~issippi College. She also has completed Kodaly Level I Certifica– tion. She is married to Ronnie Blaylock and they have two children, Clanton and Anna Rose, who are both graduates of East Central Commu– nity College.

presentation, Blaylock will discuss the impor-

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