30 September ICC choirs selected to perform at White House September 30, 2026 By Camp, Tyler W General 0 The Itawamba Community College Chamber Choir and ICC Choir have been selected from more than 1,000 entries to perform during official White House Christmas tours in Washington. ICC President Dr. Jay Allen shared the exciting news during the recent Singing Symposium hosted at ICC. Their performance is scheduled for the evening of Dec. 14. Under the direction of Kyle Davis, with Anna Morgan serving as pianist, approximately 68 ICC student performers will travel to the nation’s capital. The invitation provides an opportunity for students to share their musical talents while representing their college, communities and Mississippi. “This is an extraordinary honor for our students and our college,” Allen said. “A performance at the White House is an experience they will carry with them long after their time at ICC. We are proud of the work they have put into their music and grateful for the opportunity to share their talents on a national stage.” The performance will place ICC’s choirs among the musical groups helping celebrate the Christmas season at the White House. For the students, the trip offers an opportunity to connect their classroom instruction and rehearsals with a performance in one of the nation’s most historic settings. “This invitation reflects the talent of our students and the dedication of those who teach and encourage them,” Allen said. “We hope our community will join us in helping these students make the most of this remarkable opportunity.” ICC is raising funds to help cover the costs of the trip. Community members, alumni and friends of the college are invited to support the student performers through contributions to the ICC Foundation. Donations can be made at www.iccms.edu/give or by calling 662-862-8035. 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In years past, only 10 finalists have been named, and this change is designed to highlight the increased number of colleges across the country doing excellent work, according to the announcement from the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program. “Being selected as a semifinalist from among eligible community colleges across the nation is not only an honor, but it is monumental for ICC to be chosen among the top two-year institutions across America to continue to compete for the significant Aspen Prize,” said ICC President Dr. Jay Allen. “It is another indication of the success of the ... ICC's Baggett, Evans selected as finalists for prestigious transfer scholarship Itawamba Community College sophomores TayaRenea Leigh Baggett of Hamilton and Chloe Evans of Plantersville have been selected as semifinalists for the prestigious Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship. Baggett is majoring in music education with emphasis on trumpet. Her activities and honors include Phi Theta Kappa, choir, chamber choir, brass ensemble, band, Honors College, President’s List, recipient of the Dean’s and Linda Kay Gilreath Endowed Scholarships and former member of CenterStage. She is a member of St. James Catholic Church where she is in the choir. Baggett’s parents are Christie and Joseph Hesse. Evans’ activities and honors at ICC include Band/Indianette, Indian Delegation president, Lead Orientation Leader, Student Government Association At-Large representative, Phi Theta Kappa vice president of leadership, Sigma Kappa Delta president, Honors College, Chieftain staff writer, Fashion Tribe graphic designer, Baptist Student Union and Wesley Foundation. She is also the recipient of the Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholarship. Her parents are Brad and Melissa Evans. The Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship is a highly-selective scholarship for the nation’s top community college students seeking to complete their bachelor’s degrees at for-year ... Comments are closed.