About MCC
Mission and Purpose
Mountain Community Chorus, Inc., established n 1974, serves as a medium of artistic outlet for choral performers in the mountain communities of northeast Georgia, western North Carolina, and eastern Tennessee, and for the cultural enrichment of all who enjoy the performances.
MCC is dedicated to the premise that choral singing is a noble group activity, reminding us of the cause of peace and brotherhood of all mankind.
Artistic Leadership
Terry Hooper — Director
Terry Hooper holds degrees in Music Education from Shorter College and the University of Georgia and has pursued additional doctoral studies at Indiana University and the University of Georgia. Throughout his distinguished career, he has served as a choral director, voice instructor, college faculty member, and minister of music. His choirs have performed throughout the United States and internationally, including performances at renowned venues such as St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York, the Berlin Cathedral, and Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. Terry currently teaches voice at Young Harris College, serves as Minister of Music at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, and has led the Mountain Community Chorus for more than five years.
Jacob Gilbert — Associate Director
Jacob Gilbert is a conductor, tenor, and music educator from Andrews, North Carolina. A graduate of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and Westminster Choir College, he has held leadership roles with church, collegiate, and community music programs in North Carolina and Arizona. Jacob currently serves as Music Director at Andrews United Methodist Church and operates a piano tuning and repair business. As Associate Director of the Mountain Community Chorus, he also remains active throughout the region as a conductor, performer, and advocate for choral music.
Cody Killian — Accompanist
Cody Killian earned a Bachelor of Arts in Music from Young Harris College and a Master of Music in Piano Performance from Converse University. He currently serves as Director of Music at both Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church and Hayesville First United Methodist Church. Cody also directs the annual Madelaine Lea Memorial Scholarship Concert, which provides scholarship opportunities for young musicians in the region. He also maintains an active private piano studio and serves as accompanist for the Mountain Community Chorus.
Suzanne West — Accompanist
Suzanne West is a graduate of Young Harris College and Mars Hill University and has devoted her career to music education, church music, and collaborative performance. She serves as Music Director at First United Methodist Church of Murphy and teaches chorus at Tri-County Early College. Suzanne also serves as an accompanist at Young Harris College and with the Mountain Community Chorus. Her dedication to music education and performance has made her a respected leader in the region's musical community.
Board and Officers
Mountain Community Chorus is guided by a volunteer Board of Trustees responsible for the organization’s affairs and policies. Officers and committee chairs support finances, membership, music resources, recordkeeping, publicity, concert arrangements, and fundraising. Together with our artistic leadership, they help sustain MCC’s musical mission and service to the community.
Board of Trustees
The five elected trustees oversee MCC affairs, policies, and organizational responsibilities.
Wayne Hundley — President
Robin Jones — Treasurer
Suzi Perkins — Membership Secretary
Ashley Tunnell — Secretary
Christen Weitz — Librarian
Additional Officers & Committee Chairs
Monya Seibert — Historian
Gwen Rogers — Publicity Chair
Ashley Tunnell — House Chair
Jim Reach — Fundraising Chair
Governance
Mountain Community Chorus operates as a nonprofit organization governed by a set of formal bylaws that define its structure, purpose, and operational procedures. These established guidelines ensure transparency, accountability, and the long-term sustainability of our musical mission in the tri-state area.