MUSIC DIRECTOR
The Pekin Civic Chorus Board took action at its October 27, 2020 meeting to hire Kaleigh (Tarpley) Christ as its new director for the upcoming Showtime! Kaleigh has been creating music in the Pekin Area for a large part of her life. A proud graduate of PCHS, Kaleigh was an active member of the music department in high school, and later becoming the director of choirs at her alma mater.
She graduated cum laude from Millikin University with a Bachelor Degree in Music Education with a Vocal Emphasis, as well as a Minor in French. While at Millikin, she was cast in Main Stage Operas as well as a member of the University Choir under the direction of Dr. Brad Holmes. Kaleigh also had the opportunity to travel to China, performing throughout the country.
After graduating in 2010, she became the Director of Choirs, including the Noteables Show Choir, at Pekin Community High School. In 2015, Kaleigh moved to Metamora, IL and became the K-8 music teacher and choir director at Metamora Grade School. She currently teaches private voice and piano lessons in the Metamora Community, where she lives with her husband, Dane, two children, Ari and Ada and their faithful dog, Appa.
She graduated cum laude from Millikin University with a Bachelor Degree in Music Education with a Vocal Emphasis, as well as a Minor in French. While at Millikin, she was cast in Main Stage Operas as well as a member of the University Choir under the direction of Dr. Brad Holmes. Kaleigh also had the opportunity to travel to China, performing throughout the country.
After graduating in 2010, she became the Director of Choirs, including the Noteables Show Choir, at Pekin Community High School. In 2015, Kaleigh moved to Metamora, IL and became the K-8 music teacher and choir director at Metamora Grade School. She currently teaches private voice and piano lessons in the Metamora Community, where she lives with her husband, Dane, two children, Ari and Ada and their faithful dog, Appa.
