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Varsity chorus prepares for upcoming adjudication

February 28, 2014
The chorus learns songs to perform at the adjudication and their spring concert. The chorus still has about six songs to learn. Photo by- Joanne Pringle
The chorus learns songs to perform at the adjudication and their spring concert. The chorus still has about six songs to learn. Photo by- Joanne Pringle

Every other year, the varsity chorus competes in an adjudication. The varsity chorus travels to an amusement park to perform and have fun. The chorus is made up of both eighth and ninth grade students. The chorus director is Jessica Connell, who teaches and conducts the entire chorus. The chorus will perform several songs.

The chorus learns songs to perform at the adjudication and their spring concert. The chorus still has about six songs to learn. Photo by- Joanne Pringle
The chorus learns songs to perform at the adjudication and their spring concert. The chorus still has about six songs to learn.
Photo by Joanne Pringle

 

Ninth grade chorus members Jordan Weyandt and read in their sightsinging books. The chorus uses sightsinging books to practice reading music. Photo by- Joanne Pringle
Ninth grade chorus members Jordan Weyandt and Madison Peterman read in their sightsinging books. The chorus uses sightsinging books to practice reading music.
Photo by Joanne Pringle
Ninth grade chorus sing through some of their songs without their music. They do this to help memorize lyrics. Students also have to clap along to one of the songs. Photo by- Joanne Pringle
Ninth grade chorus sings through some of their songs without their music. They do this to help memorize lyrics. Students also have to clap along to one of the songs.
Photo by Joanne Pringle

 

Chorus direction Jessica Connell plays the piano and sings vocal warm ups. The chorus sings warm ups everyday before practicing their music. Photo by- Joanne Pringle
Chorus direction Jessica Connell plays the piano and sings vocal warm ups. The chorus sings warm ups everyday before practicing their music.
Photo by Joanne Pringle

 

Chorus members line up in the front of the room for fundraising information. Most students fund raise to go to the Adjudication. Photo by- Joanne Pringle
Chorus members line up in the front of the room for fundraising information. Most students fund raise to go to the Adjudication.
Photo by Joanne Pringle

 
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