My name is Stacey Athorn. School year 2019-20 will mark my 13th year teaching vocal music at Thomas Edison High School. I was born and raised in Minneapolis, attending Marcy Elementary and South High School. After high school, I traveled to Ithaca College in Ithaca, New York, where I earned 2 Bachelor's degrees of Music in Music Education and Vocal Performance.
Edison choir students have opportunities to learn instruments, accompany the choir, arrange music, choose their own songs and sing solos in addition to learning standard elements of choral singing. Students will learn healthy singing techniques that can be transferred to any style or genre of music.
Homework & Tutoring Support Times
Please make a plan to meet with me after school.
Beginning Choir
Advanced Choir
IB DP Music
Listening Library
September 26th (EHS, advisory): Homecoming Kick-Off (students only)
September 30th (EHS, advisory): Convocation
October 1st (Location TBD, 7pm): Fall Showcase Concert
October 4th (EHS, 7th period): Homecoming Pepfest (students only)
October 4th (EHS, 6pm): Homecoming Football Game
November 1st-3rd (Southern MN by bus, details to come): Music Tour (advanced choir only)
November 14th-15th (Location TBD, daytime field trip): VocalEssence Urban Choral Festival
January 14th (EHS, 7pm): Q2 Choir Concert
February 24th (ORchestra Hall, time TBD): VocalEssence Witness Concert Field Trip
March 17th (EHS, 7pm): Q3 Choir Concert
May 15th (EHS, 1pm-9pm): NE Choral Extravaganza (part of the Art-A-Whirl Festival)
May 16th (EHS, 12pm-4pm): Community music making activity (part of the Art-A-Whirl Festival)
May 20th (EHS, 7pm): Q3 Choir Concert
May 22nd (Valley Fair, all day): MPS High Schools perform at Valley Fair
May 29th (EHS, 3pm-8pm): Edison High School Graduation