December 1 marks T.J. McLaughlin's 20th year of service to Vine Street Christian Church!
He began working for Vine Street as a section leader and later took over the Chancel Choir as the director. In addition to his service to Vine Street, T.J. has a 20+ year career as a music educator. After a 16-year tenure at Gallatin High School, T.J. was recently named choral director at Mt. Juliet High School, where he conducts four ensembles, teaches piano, and music directs the spring musical. His choirs consistently earn Superior rankings at MTVA and ACDA Choral Festivals and have traveled to festivals throughout the United States, giving especially memorable performances in St. Louis, Atlanta, and at the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C.
He has directed more than 20 musicals, including “Les Miserables,” “The Sound of Music,” “The Little Mermaid,” “Bye Bye Birdie,” and “Mary Poppins.”
T.J. is a sought-after clinician and has had the privilege of directing the Middle Tennessee Middle School Honors Choir, Middle Tennessee Middle School Mass Choir, and Sumner County Honors Choir.
We are so proud of and grateful for the work and service that T.J. has given to Vine Street. Thank you, T.J., for your many gifts and service to our Church, to your neighbors, and to our God.