The Jarvis Christian College of Hawkins, Texas has a touring choir which will perform at First Christian Church of Paris, Texas on Sunday, November 4, 2018 at 2pm. The church is located at 780 20th NE Street. The choir has toured the Southeast and Midwest United States and appeared at conferences for the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Additionally, the choir has invited members of the community to perform at their annual Christmas Concert held on campus each year. The choir is under direction of Bruce A. Thompson. Jarvis students come from various states and abroad, and choir members are selected from various disciplines across the campus.
Jarvis Christian College, located along Hwy. 80 in Hawkins, Texas is an independent four year, historically black college located in unincorporated Wood County, Texas, and affiliated with the Disciples of Christ. Founded in 1912, the institution is currently headed by President Dr. Lester C. Newman.