Grades 3-5
Chorus at Abess Park
Led by Milton Threadcraft
In-Person
Requires audition and teaching artist approval – contact threadcraftm@duvalschools.org for more information.
Students must audition and be enrolled at Abess Park Elementary School to register for this course. In this advanced chorus course, students will learn to use their vocal instrument to sing correctly and beautifully. In addition to improving their vocal production and technique, students will also enhance their sight-singing and performance skills.
In-person courses will follow the DCPS schedule for holidays and school closures.
Milton Threadcraft
Music Teaching Artist
Milton Threadcraft is a Jacksonville native and local educator. A product of Stanton College Preparatory School, he continued his studies and earned a BS in Biochemistry from Florida State University in 2003 and a BA in Music at Jacksonville University in 2009. Milton is currently the music teacher at Abess Park Elementary School, where for the last nine years he has sponsored both the band and chorus programs. Having been a science and math teacher previously, he understands the value of having a strong academic core but has become a champion of the value of music in education. Milton joined CAP as a part-time teaching artist in 2023.