As many of you know, we have been really busy in the Hartselle High School Choral Department since Christmastime. Because of this, it's been a bit difficult to keep the blog updated- but I wanted to fill you all in on what we've been up to!
In January, Lauren McCoy, Taylor Sivley and Kelsey Rae Walling (all Juniors) participated in the Alabama All State Show Choir Festival in Montgomery. The girls had 3 very full, very long days of dancing and singing their hearts out. They seemed to thoroughly enjoy themselves, and put on a fantastic performance which featured Kelsey Rae going airborne during one of the numbers!
Taylor Sivley, Kelsey Rae Walling and Lauren McCoy outside the Rennaissance Hotel in Montgomery, AL
In February, the HHS Choral Department performed at the Alabama State Choral Performance Assessment in Birmingham. All students involved in the choral program learned the same two pieces ("Gloria" by Vivaldi and "How Can I Keep From Singing" by Vermont composer Gwenyth Walker) and we sang as one unified unit. We recieved all "superior" or "I" ratings- including on our sight reading! One of the adjudicators described us as "the most energetic and engaging choir I have seen in 3 days", and another commented on our close attention to dynamics and phrasing. It was a very exciting and rewarding day.
Concert Chorus members on the bus to State Choral Performance Assessment in Birmingham, AL
Earlier in the school year, one of our own, Jesse Mashburn, participated in the District I Outstanding Choral Student competition which was held in Florence. Jesse won, and competed in the state competition in early March. Although Jesse did not win the state title, she performed wonderfully and made the HHS Choral Department very proud. At All State, she accepted an award on stage for her district title!
Jesse Mashburn, following her audition for State Outstanding Choral Student.
In early March, 11 members of the HHS Choral Department traveled to Birmingham to participate in the All State Chorus Festival. Hunter King, Jamie McKelvy and Trey Moody sang as a part of the TTBB Men's Choir. Lauren McCoy and Taylor Sivley sang as part of the SATB Mixed Choir, and Reagan Bowling, Bri Chapman, Jesse Mashburn, Jordan Wade, Kelsey Rae Walling and Madeline Zanda participated in the SSAA Women's chorus. Additionally, Bri Champan and Jesse Mashburn auditioned for solos and were chosen to perform them at the All State concert! It was a wonderful long weekend of music making, and the HHS Choral Department is extremely proud of all of the singers that were able to participate!
All State Chorus participants before their performance.
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