WMHS Choral Update - June 2026

Ana Morel
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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. Both groups have an assignment to work on for the summer: to get a head start on learning the Senior District Audition piece, “April is in My Mistress’ Face”, by Thomas Morley, 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 August 23rd!

A Cappella Groups

VOICES OF STEEL: Voices of Steel met throughout the month to start planning music for next year, and performed at the WHRC ProgressPride Flag Raising with our new members. Next up: a well deserved break before August boot camp!

NEW GROUP: We are thrilled to announce a new third a cappella group to add to the program! This group (yet to be named!) will be an intermediate group, leveled between Mic Drop and Voices of Steel. We are excited to be bringing Nadia Collins (WMHS, Class of 2024) on as the director of this new group.

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

2025-2026 Accomplishments - Year in Review

Our students accomplished so much this year! Here’s a look back:

The entire department performed at the Red Sox for the first time since 2018!
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, Bright View, the WHRC Progress Flag Raising, WMHS Memorial Day Ceremony, and the Class of 2026 Graduation.
Chamber Singers & Treble Choir traveled to New York to see Broadway shows and participate in a Broadway workshop and New Jersey to take part in the Westminster Choir College High School Invitational.
Voices of Steel and Mic Drop performed at and hosted Fall Fest, Winter A Cappella Night, ICHSA Quarterfinals, 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 Treble Choir performed at the Gold Medal Showcase!
Students worked and performed at VPAD and Jolly Jingle Express.
We brought Musae to Wakefield for our 14th Annual A Cappella Night.
Voices of Steel competed in the ICHSA Quarterfinals and advanced to the ICHSA Semifinals (for the second year in a row!) at the University of Hartford.
Naya Chankhour and Shaiel Coral were accepted into ACDA Eastern Honors Choirs in Providence, RI.
Jacki Adams, Fiona Burd, Abby Gregorovic, Micaela Olivieri, Sophie Powers, EJ Savage, and Ryvir Wagner were accepted into the Junior Festival Choruses.
Hailey Allocco, Ben Blackstone, James Brogna, Immanuel Carpenter, Naya Chankhour, Shaiel Coral, Sarah Eller, Charlie LaMonica, Patrick O’Connor, Lucy Spry, John Werth, and Jacob Williams were accepted into the Senior Festival Chorus.
Hailey Allocco, James Brogna, Naya Chankhour, Shaiel Coral, Sarah Eller, Charlie LaMonica, and Lucy Spry were accepted into the Massachusetts All State Choruses.
Last but not least, CONGRATULATIONS to our Senior Award Winners:
- Choral Award for Musicianship, Leadership, & Dedication to choral music: Naya Chankhour
- Dr. Steven Maio Award for Enthusiasm, Dedication, & Versatility in the Performing Arts: Hailey Allocco

UPCOMING EVENTS

Summer A Cappella Workshop - August 10-14 - Open to students who have completed grades 6-8.

August 23 - WMHS Choral groups perform at the Red Sox!!

March 31-April 4, 2027 - Choral Trip to National A Cappella Competition in Orlando!! More details coming soon!!

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.

Happy summer to everyone!!