Corn, OKLA. — The Corn Bible Academy vocal music students were busy for the past month as they prepared their entries for the Solo and Ensemble District Contest at SWOSU held on Saturday, February 20, and District Chorus at Elk City which took place on Tuesday, February 23.
Entries receiving a superior rating (I) at the Solo and Ensemble Contest were:
High School Guys Ensemble
High School Mixed Quartet (Leah Boese, Ellie Troyer, Joshua Hall, and Pate Gossen)
High School Solo – Joshua Hall
High School Solo – Morgan Pearce
High School Duet – Ellie Troyer and Joshua Hall
Junior High Duet – Jasilin Hall and Braden Hartsell
Junior High Solo – Braden Hartsell
Entries receiving an excellent rating (II) at the Solo and Ensemble Contest were:
High School Girls Ensemble
High School Duet – Kelsey Wichert and Kalyn Switzer
High School Solo – Alyssa Wittmeyer
High School Solo – Dakota Tilton
High School Solo – Brittney Rickel
Junior High Duet – Toni Watson and Karis Loewen
The High School Choir received two excellent ratings and a superior rating (II, II, I) from the concert judges and a superior rating (I) in sightreading.
The junior high and high school students are under the direction of Charles Regier and Todd Smith. Regier has been an anchor in the music department for 45 years and offers much experience and wisdom for all of his students.
“The choir did very well but just came up short in order to go to State Contest. I am very proud of the progress the choir has made this year and I look forward to presenting them in church programs and on choir tour,” remarked Mr. Regier.
The CBA High School Choir will embark on their annual choir tour on March 23-28 and will sing in Texas, Oklahoma, and Colorado.
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Media Contact:
Charles Regier
580.343.2262