Twenty-two Mount Pleasant High School Choir members competed at the Regional UIL Solo and Ensemble Contest at Region 8 on Tuesday, February 22 singing a variety of art and folk songs. Of those, thirteen earned first division ratings and eight 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 piece, the most difficult to memorize and perform.

MPHS state solo qualifiers include Eduardo Espinoza, Litzy Gonzalez, Emyly Lopez, Alitzel Mendoza, Clayton Miller, Hope Powell, Abril Ramirez, and Jacori Turner. Non-advancing members receiving a first division include John Cardona, Marion Joey Dunn, Maleah Duenez, Harley Martin, and Kristina Tidwell.

The state contest will be held virtually on May 28 and 30 in Austin. The MPHS Choir is directed by Nancy Vines with accompaniment provided by Deanna Warren.

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Front row L to R: Hope Powell, Emyly Lopez, Litzy Gonzalez, Harley Martin, Alitzel Mendoza, Abril Ramirez

Second row L to R: Clayton Miller, Jacori Turner, Eduardo “Joshua” Espinoza, Marion “Joey” Dunn, Kristina Tidwell

Not pictured Maleah Duenez and John Cardona