Welcome to the Director's Page
Michael Dye is in his 22nd year as choral director at Niceville High School, his 36th year as a choral music educator. A native of Arkansas, he received the Bachelor of Music Education Degree from Henderson State University and the Master of Music Education from Arkansas State University. He conducts all six of the primary choruses at Niceville High School and is the director of the choral music program. Mr. Dye serves as the Vice-President of the Florida Vocal Association, having completed his two-year term as President in June. His is married to Wanda Thomas Dye. They have two sons, Dr. Matthew Norton and Timothy Norton, an Opus One alum and graduate with a Bachelor of Music Degree in Musical Theater from Florida State University. For questions about the choral program you may e-mail Mr. Dye at dyem@mail.okaloosa.k12.fl.us or may call the chorus room office at (850) 833-4262.
Georgia native Jennifer Vest is in her second year as choral music assistant at Niceville High School. Ms. Vest holds a Bachelor's Degree in Voice and Piano from Shorter University in Rome, Georgia. She has been an active, professional church musician for the past several years.
FSU MUSIC ED INTERN JOINS STAFF for the SEMESTER
The choral music department is proud to announce our new intern Patrick Schell will be working with choral staff and students at Niceville during the spring semester. Mr. Schell will graduate with his Bachelor's in Music Education with Choral Emphasis from The Florida State University with a minor in Applied Economics in May. Afterward, he plans on moving to North Carolina (where his fiancée lives) and will pursure a choral teaching position. While at Florida State University Mr. Schell had the pleasure of being a member of various performing ensembles including University Singers, Tallahassee Symphony Chorus, FSU Opera, Men's Glee, Vocal Jazz, and All-Night Yahtzee. He studied private voice with Professor Larry Gerber. Before attending FSU, Mr. Schell graduated from Navarre High School. We welcome Mr. Schell as a member of our chorus family.