Twenty-four members of the Mount Pleasant High School Choir competed at the Regional UIL Solo and Ensemble Contest in Marshall on Saturday, February 3. Of those, eight earned first division ratings and five 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 seniors Clayton Miller and Hope Powell, junior Alivia Newman, and sophomores Emileigh Hobbs and Mattie Merriman. Also receiving first division ratings were junior Joey Dunn and sophomores Preston Arnold and Aaliyah Gholston.

The state contest will be held on May 25 and 27 in Austin. The MPHS Choir is directed by Nancy Vines with accompaniment provided by Deanna Warren.

Photo (L to R)

Front row: Emileigh Hobbs, Hope Powell, Alivia Newman, Aaliyah Gholston, Mattie Merriman

Back row: Clayton Miller, Preston Arnold, Joey Dunn