WMHS Choral Update - June 2025

Ana Morel
9 hours ago
2 min read

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, “Oh, How Can I Keep from Singing," by Robert A. Harris, and to learn (or review) their part in the Star Spangled Banner, in preparation for our community performances in the fall AND our performance at the Red Sox on September 18th!

A Cappella Groups

VOICES OF STEEL: Voices of Steel met 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. Next up - comp set planning over the summer and August boot camp!

MIC DROP: If any students are interested in joining Mic Drop next year, look for information in the fall and/or contact Ms. Morel!

2024-2025 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 Veterans and Memorial Day Ceremonies, at all five elementary schools, the Light the Way for health care workers at Melrose Wakefield Hospital, the HRC Progress Flag Raising, WMHS Memorial Day Ceremony, and the Class of 2025 Graduation.
Voices of Steel & Mic Drop performed at and hosted Fall Fest, Winter A Cappella Night, ICHSA QF, and Spring A Cappella Night.
Choral groups performed at the WMHS Winter Concert in December & 8-12 Choral Night Concert in May.
Chamber Singers & Treble Choir both won GOLD medals at MICCA and performed at the Gold Medal Showcase!
Students worked and performed at VPAD and Jolly Jingle Express.
We brought BackTrack Vocals to Wakefield for our 13th Annual A Cappella Night.
Voices of Steel competed in the ICHSA Quarterfinals and advanced to the ICHSA Semifinals at Mechanics Hall.
Voices of Steel traveled to Memphis for the Briarcrest OneVoice A Cappella Festival.
Aiden Berinato, Lia McCarthy, Sarah Eller, and Sadie Spry were accepted into the Junior Festival Choruses.
Hailey Allocco, Ben Blackstone, Samantha Bordonaro, James Brogna, Naya Chankhour, Brendan Leane, Chloe Migliacci, Jhalak Patel, Lucy Spry, John Werth, and Jacob Williams were accepted into the Senior Festival Chorus.
Hailey Allocco, Samantha Bordonaro, and Jhalak Patel were accepted into the Massachusetts All State Chorus.
Last but not least, CONGRATULATIONS to our Senior Award Winners:
- Choral Award for Musicianship, Leadership, & Dedication to choral music: Samantha Bordonaro & Jhalak Patel
- Dr. Steven Maio Award for Enthusiasm, Dedication, & Versatility in the Performing Arts: Owen Kelley