20 years ago, Dr. White's first WHS choral students graduated from Windsor High School. Last week, choral alums gathered together to sing, laugh, cry, and show their gratitude to their wonderful teacher, Dr. Tracee White.
A celebration of legacy, passion, and community, this concert became a testament to the incredible journey Dr. White and her students have shared through music. Dr. White's choir alums from classes 2006-2025 joined the current, award-winning choir on the stage to sing together with their mentor.
Dr. Tracee G. White is the Choral Director of the award-winning Choral Department at Windsor High School, where she leads the Chamber Choir and the Teens of Praise Gospel Choir. A passionate musician and dedicated educator, Dr. White cultivated a dynamic choral program that emphasizes musical excellence, student growth, and community engagement.
Dr. White began studying piano at the age of eight and, by thirteen, was serving in the musicians' ministry at her church, accompanying both the adult choir and youth services. Her early musical achievements earned her numerous awards and recognition for piano performance. She graduated with honors from Hampton University, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Performance with a concentration in Classical Piano. She later received a Master of Music degree with an emphasis in Music Education from the University of Tennessee and earned her Doctor of Music Education degree from Liberty University. Dr. White began her teaching career in Hartford Public Schools in 2001 and joined the Windsor High School faculty in 2005. Under her leadership, the choirs have performed at music festivals and events throughout Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, South Carolina, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Virginia Beach, and Washington D.C., as well as at numerous local churches and community programs. A committed advocate for music education, Dr. White is a member of the Connecticut Music Educators Association, American Choral Directors Association, American Orff-Schulwerk Association, and Tau Beta Sigma National Honorary Band Sorority.
Her dedication to education and community service has earned her numerous honors, including the 2016 Windsor Bridge Builders Award for Youth Service, recognition from Just for Teachers in 2018 for her commitment to education, the Apple for the Teacher Award presented by Iota Phi Lambda Sorority Inc., and the 2021 100 Women of Color Award for her continued impact within the school system and broader community. Most recently, Dr. White became a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, where she can continue her commitment to sisterhood, scholarship, and social action through meaningful leadership and community initiatives.
Dr. White's vision for the Windsor High School Choral Department is to foster a positive, inspiring environment where highly motivated students can develop their musical talents, build confidence, and deepen their appreciation for the art of choral music.
