By Kyle Coppola
Tavares High School Band and Choir Perform in Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Students from Tavares High School’s band and choir recently returned from an unforgettable trip to Music City, where they showcased their talents on some of the most iconic stages in the industry.
During their visit, the students performed at the renowned Country Music Hall of Fame and had the extraordinary opportunity to record songs at RCA Studios—the very same studio where Elvis Presley recorded his legendary hits. The experience provided them with a rare glimpse into the professional recording process, further inspiring their passion for music.
(Students got to perform inside of RCA Studios the same studio Elvis recorded his legendary hits.)
Adding to the educational aspect of the trip, the students participated in a clinic at Vanderbilt University, where they worked with a Vanderbilt music professor. The session offered valuable insights into music theory, performance techniques, and career opportunities in the music industry.
“This was an incredibly exciting experience for these talented students,” said Amanda Kimmel who is the mother of one of the band members. “They not only had the chance to perform in historic locations but also gained knowledge and skills that will benefit them for years to come.”
Band Directors Mr. Hall and Mr. Bushman have done an amazing job with the Tavares Band and Choir over the years. Tavares Big Red Marching Band is always a fan favorite in the area.
Kyle Coppola was born in Newton, Massachusetts and received his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communications from Curry College in 2016. After traveling to Florida on a family vacation, he decided he could not get enough of the warm weather and made the move from snowy Massachusetts to central Florida 8 years ago.
For the last decade Kyle has gained valuable experience in social media content creation, marketing and sales, writing, video production, sports announcing and even broadcasting for local radio stations, such as FM 102.9 in The Villages and FM 91.5 in Massachusetts. Every year he volunteers at The Villages Charter High School as a play-by-play sports announcer for the football games as well as a public address announcer for the basketball games, including the annual Battle at The Villages Tournament.
Outside the office Kyle is a husband and father to two beautiful girls along with their cat. In his spare time he likes to spend time with his family, travel, play golf and swim. He is also a huge sports junkie and even bigger motorsports fan and loves to attend racing events when he can.
