Eighteen Mount Pleasant High School Choir members competed at the Regional UIL Solo and Ensemble Contest at Trinity Baptist Church on Friday, February 5th singing a variety of art and folk songs. Of those, ten MPHS soloists have advanced to the State contest. To qualify for the state solo and ensemble contest, a student must score a “1” on a Class 1 solo, the most difficult to memorize and perform.
MPHS state solo qualifiers include Jillian Adair, Jordi Bello, Brianne Davis, Migel Guerrero, Jashari Inostros, Emyly Lopez, Hope Powell, Abril Ramirez, Dulce Rivera, and Jacori Turner.
Eight members received 2nd division ratings including Kevin Garcia Ortiz, Emily Pearson, Adrian Perez, Jose Escobar, Litzy Gonzalez, Anthony Ramirez, Sha’Alice Ty’Son and James Yepez.
The state contest will be held virtually on May 29-31. The MPHS Choir is directed by Nancy Vines with accompaniment provided by Deanna Warren.
Photos :
State qualifiers (L to R): Jordi Bello, Jillian Adair, Brianne Davis, Abril Ramirez, Migel Guerrero, Jacori Turner, Hope Powell, Jashari Inostros, Emyly Lopez (not pictured, Dulce Rivera)
Medalists:
First row (L to R): Jillian Adair, Brianne Davis, Abril Ramirez, Jordi Bello, Migel Guerrero, Jashari Inostros, Emyly Lopez, Jacori Turner, Hope Powell
Second row (L to R): Litzy Gonzalez, Jose Escobar, James Yepez, Anthony Ramirez, Adrian Perez, Sha’Alice Tyson, Emily Pearson (not pictured, Dulce Rivera, Kevin Garcia Ortiz, and James Yepez)