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your mind about vocal music

"I liked the different "I felt the class was "I took vocal
variety of songs wewere very cultural." music because I
able to sing." Freshman Erica knew it would be
Freshman Emily Diehl Schneider easy credits."
Freshman Melissa
Bensley

usic More

Than Singing

- Dana King

The chorus classes were about However, ones that were gifted with good
more than just singing , but also learning voices tried out for the Swing Choir, Ne-
more about music and its dynamics. In braska Wesleyan Honor Choir, Hastings
these classes, one learned how to find Honor Choir, District Contest, school plays/
pitches, use a better voice, and most impor- musicals, and the National Anthem singing
tantly understanding the music and all of its at basketball games.
signs. "Swing Choir practice in the morn-
"I liked the chance to sing everyday ings was hard to get up for, but once we
because it was my favorite thing to do," said were there learning all the dances and
Junior Alison Harrold. aongs , after a while, it was all worth while ,"
Junior Steve Cacioppo added, said Senior Ryan Bergmann.
"Music class was a way to kick back and The extra activities gav.e students
have a fun and relaxed class during the a chance to get more involved in music.
day." Many groups performed throughout the
The good thing about most of the Metro area, besides school music con-
classes is that no one had to try out. certs. Because of this, the music oppor:tu-
Anyone who did not have the best voice nities available allowed many students to
could still have the opportunity to sing. show their talent and to have fun .

Ryan Bergmann, Ryan Horner, Mike Howland,
with the MN All-State choir, enjoy perform ing
a concert given for parents and fri ends. (Michelle

the concert choi rs into sections helped vocal
Cindy Nabity hear each group si ng parts
Concert Choir 10 joins Nabity at th e piano to
a softer piece of music. (Mike Sandoval)