Allegan High School’s Chamber Choir earned a Division 1, Excellent rating at District Choral Festival on February 24, 2022 at Hasting High School. They performed “Agnus Dei” by Kinley Lange and the traditional Kenyan song “Natufurahi Siku Ya Leo” arranged by Boniface Mganga. Pictured: Front row: Breeze Keaton, Elliot Leece, Kejuan Foster, Alida Letts, Ariana Pabis-Kaba. Middle row: Rose Evans, Jewell Pabis-Kaba, Lucas Sauceda, Tyyriss Pullen, Kaelin Murphy, Jenna Tyrrell. Back row: Lillian Joynes, Olivia Clearwater, Phoenix Chamberlain, Andy Beeson, Josiah Flora, Destiny Evans. Not pictured: Hunter WeeksThe Allegan High School’s Combined Treble and Chamber Women’s Choir earned a Division I, Excellent rating for their performance on February 22, 2022 in West Ottawa at Harbor Lights Middle School. They sang “A Part of Us” by Ryan Main and “Didn’t My Lord Deliver Daniel” arranged by Ken Berg. Pictured with Director Rebecca Balkon and accompanist Sue Pabis: Bottom row: Mecka DueBer, Ava Hiscock, Landria Owens, Ragan Allen, Yvette Hernadez, Delanie Williams, Faith Thomas, Kathryn Daniels, Lia Alexander, Emily Colwell, Azeneth Sosa. Middle row: Elizabeth VanKampen, Kamry Powell, Kaylee Szabo-Lewis, Annalecia Garcia, Kayla Vanderveen, Rainah Spohn, Grace Clearwater, Francisca Da Costa Simoes, Harmony Goodman, Alexis Earl, Ashlynn Willover, Kata Cronk, Kayla Hinson. Back row: Lillian Joynes, Breeze Keaton, Rose Evans, Jewell Pabis-Kaba, Olivia Clearwater, Alida Letts, Destiny Evans, Ariana Pabis-Kaba, Jenna Tyrrell, Kaelin Murphy. Not pictured: Ashley Garrison.
By Gari Voss
Allegan High School’s Treble & Chamber Choirs recently received Division 1 Excellent ratings at MSVMA (Michigan School Vocal Music Association) District Choral Festivals. Their high ratings qualified them for State Festival which will be held in May. “Both groups consisted of primarily underclassmen and both groups worked extremely hard the weeks leading up to the festival. We are especially proud of them as most have never performed at a MSVMA Choral Festival due to COVID the past few years. Their rich tone quality, presentation, and balance contributed to their high 1 ratings,” shared Director Rebecca Balkon. MSVMA believes their mission is to educate, empower, and experience the art of vocal music. By doing this, they believe “As innovative leaders in vocal music education, we provide experiences to inspire our diverse community. Our vision is to reach the hearts of all people through song.” The experiences provided by MSVMA through regional and state festivals have encouraged thousands of students to participate in solo, ensemble and choir events. “Our vision is to reach the hearts of all people through song.” Allegan’s vocalists demonstrate MSVMA’s success in attaining that vision.
