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By Alyssa Askeland
Show choir groupings change for 2011-12 season
Last year’s arrangement caused some difficulty in rehearsals. “The outside rehearsals to bring Diversity together were a hassle,” says sophomore Hannah Jespersen, “I felt like (the freshman) were learning different things during our period than 3rd period was. Putting it all together early in the morning was difficult and bothersome.”Choirs assembling for competitions
Coming up on Jan. 19, all three show choirs will be performing at AHS.
Swing Inn has been the kick-off for the show choir season back to the days of ‘ole, and the community expects an impeccable performance from each group.
AHS choral director, Mr. Luke Johnson stated that Swing Inn, “presents (the) contest sets to our community and (acts) like a warm up performance for competition.”
Junior Kallee Mudd says, “I’m a bit nervous for Swing Inn and competitions. As the top show choir, we have a lot of cleaning to do. If we are still a bit messy, I wonder how far along the younger kids are.”
The weekend after Swing Inn is the first competition at Dallas Center-Grimes High School. With many schools like Pella, Norwalk, and Des Moines Christian, the AHS groups are up against tough competitors.
As the day draws nearer, more students are wavering in their faith. Treble Makers member Grace Jacob is still swaying in confidence. “I think we’ll be okay. But as a freshman, I don’t really know what to expect,” remarked Jacob. “We have a good show and I think it’ll come together in time. But that doesn’t mean we won’t freeze stepping onto the stage.”
Last year the groups did fairly well. With Division I and II ratings at state and an outstanding soloist award at Dallas Center-Grimes, the 2011-2012 groups have high expectations to live up to.
Will the shows come together in time for Swing Inn? Come watch Jan. 19 at 7:30 p.m. in the AHS auditorium.
Alex Tarr • Jan 17, 2012 at 10:03 am
I’m excited! Now that I know what to expect from competition and how they work I’m a lot more confendent. I’m excited for the freshmen for their first competition. I think we will do great and Swing Inn will rock.