Avery Morris ?24

Avery Morris

Class Year

’24

Hometown

Racine, Wisconsin

Major(s)

Vocal Music Education

Minor(s)

Theatre

Avery Morris ’24 participated in choir and theatre during all four years of high school. In college, he’s continued to pursue his performing arts interests as a member of the Carthage Chorale and Carthage Choir, as well as a performer in the productions of “Hair” and “Legally Blonde.”

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“If you love kids, have a passion for music, and have the desire to share that passion through teaching, I would recommend music education. Our faculty are amazing, and you will learn a lot.”

Avery Morris, ’24

Why Carthage?

“I chose Carthage for a couple reasons. 1. It’s close to home. 2. The small class sizes (I came from a small school, so I was used to small class sizes). 3. It’s my mom’s alma mater (she passed away when I was 16, and after that, it put Carthage on the map for me as a possibility). I also received the Alumni Association Scholarship because my mom was an alumna.”

Faculty mentors

“One thing about Carthage that I love is the smaller classes, so I really get to know my professors. When I first came to campus, it felt weird being at college without my mom to help me, but my professors were all there to get me through my freshman year.”

Favorite class

“One of my favorite classes I’ve taken is Stagecraft. I loved the course because I got to learn about the technical side and construction side of theatre, which is something I didn’t have much experience with in high school.”

Toughest class

“My toughest classes are my music theory classes because I never learned much theory in high school, so it was different for me.”

Career goal

“After I graduate, I want to be a high school choir teacher and possibly act on the side.”

Favorite spot on campus

“My favorite spot on campus is The Tower lounge that faces the lake. It is always so calm, and you can relax and get work done there.”

Favorite memory

“My favorite event is the Christmas Festival. It is a one-of-a-kind event that everyone should experience.”

Biggest surprise

“My biggest surprise at Carthage is how amazing the professors actually are. In high school, my teachers always told me that college professors won’t be lenient, but most of them really are very lenient and caring.”

Advice for other students in your major?

“Go to as many recitals and events as possible so you don’t have to make up recital attendance later.”

What would your 8-year-old self think of you now?

“I think my 8-year-old self would be very proud of where I am now and what I’m doing. It was around that age when I was really finding my love for music, and although I didn’t know I wanted to teach then, I would be happy with my current path.”