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Beloved Dillard High Music Teacher Christopher Dorsey Set To Retire After More Than 3 Decades

"He's an amazing instructor. He has had a tremendous impact not just on students but on teachers and young teachers."

May 7, 2022

Beloved veteran Dillard High music teacher Christopher Dorsey is set to retire after teaching music to kids for more than 30 years.

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Inside Dillard High School’s band room, a soothing sound fills the air. If you close your eyes, you could swear a professional jazz ensemble had taken over the classroom but it’s actually coming from Dillard students who are this good because of Jazz Director Christopher Dorsey.

“He’s an amazing instructor. He has had a tremendous impact not just on students but on teachers and young teachers. To the students, he’s more than just a music teacher,” said Dillard Principal Cassandra Robinson.

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