Faculty & Staff
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Dr. Kacey Kennedy
Troy Buchanan High School
Assistant Choral Director
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Ethan saake
Accompanist
TBHS
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Samantha Barton
Accompanist
TMS, TSMS
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about our directors
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Ryan Cooper
Ryan Cooper is the Vocal Music Director at Troy Buchanan High School. He is the director of Intermediate Choir, Freshman Choir, Concert Choir, Chamber Choir, and the TBHS show choirs, Express and Soundwave. He also co-directs the annual musical and teaches private voice lessons.
Ryan received his Bachelor’s of Science in Education from the University of Missouri and a Masters of Music Education from the University of Missouri-Kansas City
Ryan is an active member of MMEA, NaFME, ACDA, MCDA,.
As a former student, Ryan is excited to be a part of the Troy school district as a Music Educator. This program is where he found his love and passion for music and hopes to pass that same love for music on to his students through meaningful experiences and the enthusiastic nature of his rehearsals!
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Dr. Kacey Kennedy
Dr. Kacey Kennedy is an active researcher, clinician and adjudicator, and vocal music educator. She has served students in various levels ranging from elementary to higher education and has a wide array of research interests including pre-service music education, music literacy, and curriculum. Dr. Kennedy has published in Missouri School Music Magazine, and has presented her research at state and national level conferences. She most recently served as Assistant Professor of Music Education and Director of Choral Activities at Huntingdon College in Montgomery, AL where she taught courses in the Music Education degree plan as well as directed the Huntingdon College Concert Choir. Previously, Dr. Kennedy served as Director of Vocal Music in the Wentzville School District before pursuing her PhD in Music Education at the University of Missouri in Columbia, MO.
Currently, Dr. Kennedy resides in O’Fallon, MO with her three-year-old son, dog, and two cats. When she is not elbow deep in school and research, Dr. Kennedy enjoys crocheting, visiting local parks, and listening to a true crime podcast! She is beyond thrilled to be joining the amazing faculty and staff at TBHS!
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Meghan Pieper
Meghan Pieper is the Director of Choirs at Troy South Middle School. In addition to teaching grade-level choirs at TSMS, she directs Tonali-T, the competitive middle school show choir, and co-directs the middle school musical.
Meghan has a Bachelor of Arts in Music from Truman State University and a Master of Music in Choral Conducting from the University of Missouri.
She previously taught in the Hannibal Public Schools and she worked with the Missouri Summer Music Institute at Mizzou prior to joining the Troy Choral Department. She has directed both high school and middle school musical theatre productions, as well as drama classes, and she also teaches private studio lessons.
Meghan has been a clinician and guest conductor for choirs in the northeast Missouri area and has appeared as a featured soloist with jazz and concert bands. She is a member of ACDA, NAfME and Sigma Alpha Iota.
Meghan enjoys spending time with her wonderful family. She is married to Chris Pieper, a middle school band director and Troy Buchanan graduate. They have two children, Bennett and Eleanor, who are their pride and joy.
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Shannon Martin
Shannon Martin is the Director of Choirs at Troy Middle School. Apart from her daytime role as a choir director, she co-directs the middle school musical theater productions and the competitive show choir, Tonali-T.
Shannon Martin is a recent graduate of the University of Missouri - Columbia. During her time at the university, she was a member of the Honors College, conducted research, held leadership positions in various organizations, and performed as a vocalist and instrumentalist in ensembles across the country and around the world. Shannon has presented at professional conferences, worked with community choirs, and teaches private voice lessons.
She is a member of NAfME, MMEA, ACDA, MCDA, and Sigma Alpha Iota.
Shannon Martin exemplifies a dedication to lifelong learning, leadership, and musical excellence and considers it a privilege to work alongside the outstanding music educators, staff, and students at Troy.
