On
Tuesday, October 2, Neuqua choral students ventured to Addison
Trail High School to audition for the Illinois Music Educators Association
District IX Chorus and District IX Vocal Jazz Ensembles. These are
competitive and prestigious ensembles, as nearly 800 students from within the
area audition for coveted spots. The audition was divided between
four to six rooms with professional music educator judges in each room.
Over the course of the audition, students presented excerpts from
prepared musical selections, and presented skills such as scales, triads, and
sight-reading. We are thrilled to report that Neuqua
had a stellar showing in the All District Chorus and the All District Vocal Jazz
Choirs. The November Festival Concerts were absolutely stunning. (In fact, with
well over 20 high schools sending students to audition it is remarkable that
about 1 out of every 4 vocal jazzers performing were from
Neuqua!)
Further, 6 of Neuqua’s choir members have earned the most
prestigious honor available to a high school musician having been chosen to sing
with the IMEA All State Choirs. This is truly a
fantastic accomplishment and we wanted to congratulate the superb middle school
programs and directors who generated, cultivated, and encouraged such great
talent. Beyond the marvelous things you are accomplishing at
Gregory, you all have tremendous experiences awaiting you in your high
school vocal program and I personally look forward to hearing next year’s
freshman at Neuqua!
GREGORY
Liam
Byrnes C
Anders
Nelson C
Matt
Reynolds C
All
the Best,
