By Yves Zoongrana
On friday March 3 , the Whetstone Vocal Ensemble women and other schools choirs will participate in a sight reading contest at Whetstone High School . The event will take place at 3:00 pm .
The schedule is the following:
3:10 pm Homeroom Groveport Madison .
3:30 pm Pick North Women.
3:50 pm London Symphonic.
4:10 pm Hamilton Twp.Symphonic.
4:30 pm Groveport Madison STAB .
5:10 pm Whetstone Ensemble .
5:30 pm Hamilton Twp.Women.
5:50 pm Pick North Women Elite.
6:10 pm Lancaster Women’s Ensemble.
7:45 pm Pick North Chorale.
8:10 pm Lancaster Women’s Chorale.
8:30 pm Pick North Men .
8:50 pm Lancaster HS Men .
9:10 pm Circleville Symphonic Choir .
9:20 pm Lancaster Chamber Singers.
There will be four judges in total.
After the sight reading, the Whetstone vocal ensemble will interpret those followings pieces:
I shall not live in vain
Lullaby moon
Mr. Hollihan said, “I think the choral festival is a tremendous opportunity to represent not only Whetstone High School in music, but also Columbus City Schools. This is a choral contest that features our vocal ensemble women performing and making music in front of three judges, before heading to a sight reading room and working there as well.”
“As a teacher I look forward to contests because they’re not only great performance opportunities, but also great educational opportunities and it is a chance to get feedback from,” continued Mr. Hollihan.
