Five members of the Mount Pleasant High School Choir program have advanced to the State Solo and Ensemble contest in Austin over the Memorial Day weekend. Freshman Alyssa Reynolds, Sophomore Abby Sneed, and Seniors Lisa Ibarra, Christina Kessler and Erika Swanson earned the right to compete at state at auditions held earlier this spring at Texas A&M Commerce.<\/p>\n
To qualify for the state solo and ensemble contest, a student must score a \u201c1\u201d (the top score) on a Class 1 solo, the most difficult to memorize and perform. Each student performs a cappella (without any instrumental assistance) before a panel of judges.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is a voluntary contest for the students that involves preparation outside of the regular rehearsal period,\u201d explained MPHS Choir Director Luke Dean. \u201cMrs. Deanna Warren and I worked with them and helped them prepare. This is a great opportunity for the singers as it gives us a time to focus on their individual voice, rather than their sound in an ensemble. I highly encourage all students to compete, as it boosts the quality of the entire choir.\u201d<\/p>\n
Pictured are (l-r): Abby Sneed, Alyssa Reynolds, Christina Kessler, Lisa Ibarra, and Erika Swanson.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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