Public schools are represented at UMO Honors Choir
By From staff reports
Published in News on March 21, 2018 5:50 AM
Select Spring Creek Middle, Rosewood Middle and Norwayne Middle students recently represented Wayne County Public Schools in the second annual Mount Olive University Honors Choir, under the direction of Jonathan Saeger. The students prepared five selections - "Sing and Rejoice!" by Henry Purcell (1659 - 1695); "Come Again, Sweet Love," by John Dowland (1563 - 1626); "Boatmen Stomp," by Michael A. Gray (b. 1954); "Homeward Bound," by Marta Keen/arr. Jay Althouse; and "Bonse Aba," arr. Victor C. Johnson.
"We could not be more proud of our students who were models of exceptional behavior and dedication to their musicianship as they worked tirelessly throughout the day," said Tiffany Kilgore, Norwayne Middle choral instructor.
"The final performance for the concert was simply amazing. Congratulations and way to go on representing Wayne County Middle School Vocal Programs!"
The Spring Creek Middle School students, instructed by Olivia Willie, who participated are Megan Price, soprano; Crystal Sosa, alto; Andrea Sabillon-Garcia, soprano; Antonio Hernandez-Lara, baritone; Adriana Flores-Queevedo, alto.
The Rosewood Middle School students, instructed by Lisa West, who participated are Lauren Bartlett, soprano; Timothy Ruffino, alto; Amy Jaylee, soprano; Channing Smith, alto; Taylor Mack, soprano; Caroline Williams, alto.
The Norwayne Middle School students, instructed by Tiffany Kilgore, who participated are Jana Bonnell, soprano; Samarria Williams, alto; Belle Daingerfield, soprano; Cameron Dearing, baritone; Haley Short, soprano; Matthew Hebron, baritone; Makayla Smith, soprano; Quevione Henderson, baritone; Iyani Caoldwell, alto; Krystofer Holzhauser, baritone; Niria McMillian, alto; Timothy Parker, baritone; Hailey Smith, alto.