S.O.U.L.S. Youth Choir

Teaching culturally diverse East Tennessee youth, ages 9-18, to build relational bonds through music and leadership training. Our mission is to share collaborative performances of classical, gospel, contemporary Christian, patriotic, and ethnically-inclusive choral music in houses of worship and at regional, civic, and community events that promote a message of God's unifying love, barrier-breaking peace, encouraging hope, and contagious joy.

r. Hobby believes S.O.U.L.S. gives young singers the opportunity to enhance their vocal skills, to make new friends, and to grow in their faith alongside other gifted Christ followers. She sees how the arts fuel passion into the lives of children, opening doors that would have remained closed if it had not been for music. She considers music as a vehicle to transport young people to new possibilities and brighter futures, as a source of joy and hope during challenging times of life, and as a personal safe haven in turbulent times. Her research and professional writings cite how music feeds our brains for interdisciplinary learning and how music cuts across racial barriers. Dr. Hobby is convinced that worship music is the open door for connecting with our Triune God.