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Toni Luckett

I can’t remember a time in my life where music hasn’t been important. Whether it was driving in the car with my parents listening to them sing with the radio or whistling a tune, music has always been around. My dad had a great, low bass voice and would always hum the bass line. My mother had a beautiful soprano voice that could rival any professional singer. Music didn’t begin with them, however. It seems as if it has been in the family for generations. My first clear musical memories of myself are of me sitting at my grandfather’s piano. I would sit there for hours making up songs that, of course, were not good yet I insisted everyone stop and listen to them! When I was in 4th grade I remember asking my dad what instrument I should play. He said saxophone…and that was it! I started taking lessons at school and loved it! At this time singing wasn’t really even a thought in my mind. I was happy playing saxophone and had begun taking piano lessons as well. When I got to middle school I thought that I would join chorus and it became an instant love. Fast forward a few years and I was doing competitions in voice, saxophone, and piano! Music seemed like it was a natural fit for me.

After high school I attended Roberts Wesleyan College in Rochester, NY where I was a double major in voice and saxophone with a minor in piano. It was there that I sang with the Roberts Wesleyan College Chorale with an amazing group of singers. I studied under some amazing singers and teachers. It is there that my voice began to really grow and to change into what it has become. I was also a member of the Roberts Wesleyan College Wind Ensemble and Community Orchestra. The Chorale and Wind Ensemble toured every year to some wonderful places.

Over the years God has blessed me in many ways and has given me opportunities to sing for Him. I currently teach choral and general music at Elkton Middle School and have a wonderful group of students. I also play piano for Mt. Pleasant Church of the Brethren and I teach private music lessons. It is my goal in life to worship God with the gifts that He has given me. I am so thankful to be part of Shekinah!