Farragut Presbyterian Church (USA)

Dr. Angela L. Batey

Dr. Angela L. Batey, Director of Music, is recognized as a prominent conductor, clinician, adjudicator and teacher whose wide variety of experience encompasses professional, university, high school, community and church choruses. She is Associate Director of the School of Music and also Associate Director of Choral Activities at the University of Tennessee, where she conducts the Concert Choir and co-directs the UT Singers, teaches conducting and music education courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and supervises student teaching interns.   With 20 years of experience in a wide variety of ecumenical denominations, Dr. Batey is committed to quality music within the worship experience that enhances the spoken word. 

She is Conductor of the Roane Choral Society in Kingston and serves as the American Choral Directors Association State President.  Dr. Batey holds two degrees from Birmingham-Southern College in Music Education and Musical Theatre, a master's degree from The Florida State University in Music Education and the Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Choral Conducting from the University of South Carolina. Her professional affiliations include Pi Kappa Lambda Music Honor Society, the American Choral Directors Association, Music Educators National Conference, Tennessee Music Educators Association, East Tennessee Vocal Association, and Presbyterian Association of Musicians.