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Monica Nelson is the founder and director of the Atlanta Children's Choir, Inc.

From a very young age, Monica was introduced to the wonderful world of choral music. Through participation in children and youth choirs at her home church, community mass choirs, and school choirs and choral workshops, Monica became very passionate about singing. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in music with a focus in vocal performance, from Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia. She also holds a Masters Degree from The University of Texas at Austin in Music and Human Learning.

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Monica has spent her educational career in the Bulloch County and City Schools of Decatur School Systems. From middle school choral directing to teaching elementary music, she has witnessed the growth of her students and music programs over the years.  She currently teaches music at the K-2 level at Clairemont Elementary School. 

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The vision of The Atlanta Children’s Choir is one that has been near to her heart for many years, and she truly believes that all children can have impactful and life changing musical experiences.

 

She is the wife of Lloyd Nelson II and mother to her sons LJ, Luke, Lennox, and daughter Lenore. 

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