Mac Wright, a 16-year-old home-school student and Perform Murfreesboro participant, was selected to the Tennessee Music Education Association Modern Band in 2024.

The second annual TMEA event will be held March 21 through 23 at Battle Ground Academy.

“This is a time for talented musicians to be showcased in a high-quality performance with incredible modern music,” said Angela Beale, music director of Perform Murfreesboro and TMEA teacher. “And unlike choirs with hundreds of students, only 12 students were chosen.”

Of those 12 students selected, Wright was the only one from Rutherford County.

“I am so excited about this live performance. It’s very different with modern versus classical,” Wright said. “I really like the buildup of rehearsals; it’s thrilling to me. I am actually relaxed when performing.”

Wright has been involved in performing live since he was 3 years old and has been with Perform Murfreesboro for as long as he can remember. Perform Murfreesboro is operated under Cultural Arts, a division of Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation, dedicated to engaging local individuals and strengthening the quality of life in the Murfreesboro community. For more information on Perform Murfreesboro, contact Lynn Caldwell at lcaldwell@murfreesborotn.gov.