Choral Groups
WE MADE IT! Chamber Singers and Treble Choir both finished the year with small ensemble performances of pieces that they learned entirely on their own, culminating in a class concert during the Final Exam block. Both groups have an assignment to work on for the summer: to get a head start on learning the Senior District Audition piece, “I Know a Young Maiden,” by Orlando Di Lasso, and to learn (or review) their part in the Star Spangled Banner, in preparation for our community performances in the fall.
A Cappella
VOICES OF STEEL: Voices of Steel met several times throughout the month to start planning music for next year, and had two community performances, which included our newest members. They performed at the Human Rights Commission Pride Flag Raising and Brian Agosta’s Comedy Night at the Albion Cultural Exchange. To prepare for a very exciting performance in Memphis in January 2025, they will start the year with boot camp rehearsals in August.
MIC DROP: If any students are interested in joining Mic Drop next year, look for information in the fall, or contact Ms. Morel!
2023-2024 Accomplishments - Year in Review
Our students accomplished so much this year! Here’s a look back:
Chamber Singers, Treble Choir, Voices of Steel, and Mic Drop performed at numerous community events, including all five elementary schools, the Megan Burnett Memorial Concert sponsored by Tri-M, the Light the Way for health care workers at Melrose Wakefield Hospital, the HRC Pride Flag Raising, WMHS Memorial Day Ceremony, and Class of 2024 Graduation
Voices of Steel & Mic Drop performed at and hosted Fall Fest, Winter A Cappella Night, ICHSA QF, and Spring A Cappella Night
Winter Concert in December & Choral Night Concert in May
VPAD and Jolly Jingle Express
We brought Chasing Saturn to Wakefield for our 12th Annual A Cappella Night
Voices of Steel competed in the ICHSA Quarterfinals
Hailey Allocco, Ben Blackstone, Samantha Bordonaro, Naya Chankhour, Nadia Collins, McKayla Herzog, Brendan Leane, Mario Longo, Brooke Macaluso, Jhalak Patel, Morgan Wallace, and Jacob Williams were accepted into the Senior Festival Chorus
Hailey Allocco was accepted into the Massachusetts All State Chorus
Morgan Wallace, Jacob Williams, and Ben Blackstone performed at the ACDA Honor Choir Festival in Providence, RI
Last but not least, CONGRATULATIONS to our Senior Award Winners:
Choral Award for Musicianship, Leadership, & Dedication to choral music: Nadia Collins
Dr. Steven Maio Award for Enthusiasm, Dedication, & Versatility in the Performing Arts: Morgan Wallace
UPCOMING EVENTS
Open to students who have completed grades 6-8.
Thank you!
As we finish out the year, I wanted to say thank you for your support of the WMHS Choral Department this year.
Students and ensembles showed tremendous growth this year and we are looking forward to continuing that growth next year.
But first, summer vacation!!!
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