Andy Beasley is the Director of Choral Activities at Pearl High School in Pearl, Mississippi, where he directs the Pearl Singers, Women's Chorus, Chamber Singers, and Pirate Singers, and teaches AP Music Theory and General Music. Prior to joining Pearl, he served as Director of Choral Activities at Terry High School and also taught at Pearl Junior High School.

A native of Brandon, Mississippi, Mr. Beasley discovered his passion for choral music at an early age through the Brandon Public Schools and Crossgates Baptist Church music ministry. He earned a Bachelor of Music Education degree from Delta State University, where he served as student director of the Delta Singers and sang with the Delta Chorale and Chamber Singers. During his undergraduate studies, he also directed the Chancel Choir and Handbell Choir at First Presbyterian Church in Cleveland, Mississippi. He later earned a Master of Music degree in Choral Conducting from Mississippi College, where he served as Assistant Conductor of the Choctaw Chorus. He is currently completing the Doctor of Arts in Music Education degree at William Carey University.

n addition to his work in public education, Mr. Beasley has faithfully served churches throughout Mississippi in a variety of music ministry roles. He previously served as Minister of Music at Harrisville Baptist Church and First Baptist Church of Pearl and currently serves as Interim Worship Minister at McLaurin Heights Baptist Church. He has also served as a deacon and continues to lead a Life Group at McLaurin Heights. Beyond the local church, Mr. Beasley served as Assistant Artistic Director of the Mississippi Chorus, conducting the Mississippi Youth Chorale while assisting with the Grande Chorus and Master Chorale. As a tenor soloist, he has appeared in performances of Handel's Messiah, Mozart's Vesperae solemnes de confessore, Beethoven's Mass in C, and numerous other major choral works.

An active leader in music education, Mr. Beasley served as President of the Mississippi Music Educators Association and previously held numerous leadership positions within the organization, including Junior High Division President, Junior High All-State Women's Honor Choir Chair, Lakeshore Choral Camp Director, Webmaster, Social Media Advisor, and Editor of the Mississippi Music Educators Journal. He also served on the committee that partnered with the Mississippi Department of Education in the development and implementation of the 2014 College and Career Ready Standards for Music Education.

Mr. Beasley has received numerous professional honors, including the Mississippi Music Educators Association's Outstanding Young Music Educator Award, Delta State University's Music Department Alumnus of the Year Award, Pearl High School's S.T.A.R. Teacher Award, and recognition as one of Hometown Rankin magazine's Top 40 Under 40. Under his direction, his ensembles have consistently earned Superior ratings at district, state, and national festivals and have performed at state music conferences.

Mr. Beasley is passionate about developing young musicians through excellence in performance, meaningful music literacy, and authentic musical experiences that inspire lifelong engagement with the arts.

Sarah Little began her teaching journey directing choral music within the Pearl Public School District and is blessed to serve in her 11th year in the district as a choral director at Pearl High School.

Sarah previously served as the Director of Choral Activities at Pearl Junior High School where she directed the superior-performing and award winning Pearl Junior High Singers, Boys Chorale, Advanced Treble, Intermediate Treble, and Beginner Treble I and Treble II choruses, and several select ensembles, therein. Her choirs and ensembles consistently received high Superior ratings at District and State Festivals, as well as receiving the notable Best in Class and Grand Champions at Heritage Festival, Ole Miss Festival, and Riverland Festival.

She is also privileged to have worked with the renowned Mississippi Girl Choir and served as the director to the 5th-7th grade choir, "Jubilate." Sarah has also been blessed to direct the 3rd-5th grade girls choir at First Presbyterian Church of Jackson, of which she is a member. Sarah served as the Children’s Choir Director at St. James’ Episcopal from 2016-2019 and continues to serve as their Christmas Pageant Director, each year.

Sarah received the 2010 Young Music Educator of the Year award for the state of Mississippi. Other honors include serving as a clinician to the 2012 LMEA Women's All-State Choir, 2013 ACDA Male Vocal Symposium, 2016 ACDA Children’s Festival, and having the opportunity to direct various District Honor Choirs and adjudicate numerous festivals and competitions throughout the southeast region.

In 2014, Sarah’s primary passion became motherhood and she transitioned from the choral classroom to home. During these most blessed years, she enjoyed operating Little Music Studio, where she taught voice and piano to upwards of 30 students, involving them in Bach Festival, Federated Festival, MMTA Festival, Solo and Ensemble Festival, and Bi-Annual Recitals.

She holds the Bachelor of Music degree from Mississippi College in Clinton, MS and is a proud alumnus of the internationally performing and recognized MC Singers. Sarah is an active member of the National Association for Music Education and American Choral Directors Association, She has served as President to the Junior High Division of the Mississippi Music Educators Association and has also served on the ACDA board as Junior High R&S for the state of Mississippi.

Sarah is a native of Slidell, Louisiana and graduated from Slidell High School in 2002. Sarah is beyond blessed to be married to the love of her life, Matt, and enjoys supporting his musical career as an Assistant Band Director/Percussion Coordinator at Pearl High School. Matt and Sarah have two precious girls, Isobel and Carolyn, who keep their days busy and their hearts full.