Paragould Choirs

05/15/2026

Congratulations to the Members of the 2026-2027 Concert and Encore Choirs!! The talent this year was at an all time high! Mr. Slatton is pumped for next year!!

04/29/2026

Please join us Friday, May 1st at 6pm for the Paragould Choirs End of Year Concert, featuring the Oak Grove Middle School Choir!

Admission is $2 for Adults, $1 for Students, Kids 4 and under are Free!

Come send off the Senior Choir Class and celebrate the Middle and Junior High as they take their next step on their musical journey!

03/11/2026

Congratulations to the Paragould Choirs for earning the following ratings at ArkCDA Region 1 Choral Performance Assessment!

Paragould Junior High Choir earned an Excellent Rating on Stage and a Superior in Sight Reading!

Paragould Concert Choir earned an Excellent Rating on Stage and Sight Reading. Their first time competing at the event!

Paragould Encore Choir earned Superior Ratings on Stage and Sight Reading! They also qualified for State Festival for the 4th consecutive year!

Special thanks to the Chaperones, for without them, this day could not have happened! Lesa Stacey, Ashlynn Pate, Tessa Lancaster, and Bus Driver Extraordinaire Justin Cox!

03/01/2026

Big week ahead of the choirs! Here are some reminders for parents and students:

Concert/Encore Choir Clinics:
Dr. Sullivan on Monday
Dr. Broussard on Wednesday
Mr. Hogan on Friday

Monday, March 2nd:
Encore Choir sings National Anthem at new Baseball/Softball Complex. Stay after school, report to Field at 3:55, singing at 4:10.

Thursday, March 5th
Junior High Choir after school rehearsal for CPA. 3:15-4:30. MANDATORY GRADE!!

Friday, March 6th
Concert Choir after school rehearsal for CPA. 3:15-4:30. MANDATORY GRADE!!

Saturday, March 7th
Encore Choir rehearsal for CPA 10am-1pm. Optional staying until 5pm for some food and fellowship! MANDATORY GRADE!

Tuesday, March 10th
CPA at JHS! Students need to report to the choir room upon arriving at the school in the morning, already dressed and ready to go! They need lunch money and will be back at the school by 1:30ish.

The comments have the full CPA Itinerary including times of performances for each Choir.

02/25/2026

Special thanks to Paragould's Cultured Man and SOBO Outfitters for donating slacks for our men!

The choirs are going to look great!

02/05/2026

IMPORTANT

Accompanist Needed.

The Paragould Choirs are looking for an accompanist for this CPA season. The candidate needs to be able to learn the music quickly, has experience playing for a choir or small group, and be able to make the following dates

March 2nd, 5th, 6th, and 7th at Paragould High School.
March 9th or 10th at Jonesboro High School
*one TBD date between the 3-10 and 4/14*
April 14th or 15th at the University of Central Arkansas.

Pay is $25 an hour and can also cover milage if needed.

All interested applicants need to reach out to Mr. Slatton via email at:

[email protected]

12/11/2025

12/11/2025

UPDATE-
Thank you for adjusting as we are told things!

We will have EVERYONE enter through the doors next to the choir room. EVERYONE will walk between the JH and the Auditorium to get to the correct doors. There will be signs!

THANK YOU FOR BEING PATIENT

12/11/2025

Thank you for being patient with us tonight as we make parking and entry adjustments for tonight's concert.

-Edit
Thank you for adjusting as I'm told things!
We will have EVERYONE enter through the doors next to the choir room. EVERYONE will walk between the JH and the Auditorium to get to the correct doors. There will be signs!!

12/08/2025

Please Join us in the Auditorium this Thursday at PHS!

Students from Oak Grove Elementary, Woodrow Wilson Elementary, and Baldwin Elementary will join the Junior High and High School Kids in a night of Festive Fun!

Paragould School District