Christin Yates, a six year alumni graduate of the WTYC has gained many honors and accolades since leaving the WTYC. Her experiences with the WTYC and her pursuits since graduating from the choir follows.

Christin Yates is currently a senior Public Relations major at Murray State University
where she recently completed a minor in vocal music and maintains a 4.0 cumulative GPA.  Among many other campus organizations, she is a member of the Murray State University Concert Choir and the University Chorale. Since leaving the West Tennessee Youth Chorus, Christin has continued her musical endeavors by teaching both piano and voice lessons, cantoring at her church, playing for various functions at Murray State, accompanying voice students and choirs, and singing in weddings. In 2003, Christin was crowned the National American Miss Talent winner and 2nd Runner-up for National All-American Teen in Anaheim, CA. She credits much of her personal success to the instruction she received from the West Tennessee Youth Chorus.  Following graduation, Christin hopes to attend law school and pursue a career in the music business industry.

August 2006 Update

Christin Yates recently graduated Summa Cum Laude with a 4.0 GPA from Murray State University with a B.S. in Public Relations and a minor in vocal music. Although she completed her degree in just three years, Christin was very involved on campus. Among many other campus organizations, she was a member of the Murray State Concert Choir and the University Chorale. Christin was named second runner-up in the 2006 Miss Murray State Scholarship Pageant and was also selected for the 2005 Murray State Homecoming Court. Christin proposed a Music Business curriculum for the university, which may eventually become an accredited degree program. Since leaving the West Tennessee Youth Chorus, Christin has continued her musical endeavors by teaching piano and voice lessons, acting as song leader at her church, playing piano for various functions at Murray State, accompanying voice students and choirs, as well as singing and playing piano in weddings. In 2003, Christin was crowned National American Miss Talent and 2nd runner-up for National All-American Teen in Anaheim, CA. She credits much of her personal success to the instruction she received from the West Tennessee Youth Chorus. Christin is currently pursuing her Master’s Degree in Mass Communications at Murray State University on a full scholarship and plans to begin a career in Music Business upon graduation.

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