Sophomore Abby Feather’s audition for the CBC choir didn’t go as she expected. Jim Turner, choir director, liked her voice so much he had her only sing scales. Leaving Feather’s prepared song unsung and a choir scholarship. Feather says that the scholarship is what brought her here.
“My major is actually accounting, so kind of complete opposite of choir,” says Feather. After getting her bachelor’s degree, Feather plans to get her master’s degree at University of Central Arkansas. Once she’s CPA certified, her goal is to open an independent accounting firm.
Besides Feather’s regular classes, she’s also part of women’s chorus, worship choir and chamber choir.
“I’ll write music every now and then,” says Feather. “I’ve only [written] a few songs over the years.”
Feather also leads worship for a Bible study on Wednesday nights which is held at Duffy Guyton’s house. Feather said she won’t be able to do as much this semester but she’ll do what she can.
“Growing up, I always knew I wanted to keep music in my life somehow,” said Feather.
Feather added that family life for her was different because she had a difficult relationship with her parents.
“I grew up really close to my dad and not as close to my mom,” says Feather. “Over the years, some stuff happened and we fell out.” After Feather came to CBC, she said the relationship with her parents was restored.
“For a while, it didn’t feel like I had much of a family except for my chosen family,” says Feather. “That’s my really super close friends that I’ve always been able to rely on.”
Some of those close friends are at CBC. Feather says that this campus had an inviting feeling.
Fun facts to know about Feather:
Her best friend is Abby McGraw
Her dog’s name is Remi.
She is currently working at Slim’s Chicken.
She’s dressed up as Post Malone twice.
