The Choral department held their first “normal” choir concert since fall of 2019 on Wednesday, March 23. With Covid canceling the 2020 spring and fall concert and the fall of 2021 concert requiring masks Senior Toby Rodriquez said he was happy to start ending his East Choir experience on a normal note. SME choir brought back a few of their songs the choirs had prepared for their 2020 spring concert including the song “Tell My Father,” by Andrea Ramsey. The then sophomore class of 2022 learned that song after Choir Director, Ken Foley’s father passed away. Foley had not planned on bringing the song back, until his third quarter student teacher, Alyssa Bamberger, from KU chose that song to direct with the choir. Mr. Foley sang alongside the men’s choir, dedicating his performance to his father.
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The mens choir gathers together at the front of the stage after singing their final song “Reuben Razo”. Photo by Molly Miller
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The Chamber Choir smiles and does jazz hands while singing “Jabberwocky”. Photo by Molly Miller
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The Women’s Choir sings “A New Day” while Choir Director Mr. Foley leads the choir. Photo by Molly Miller
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Senior Andrew Alka plays violin with the men’s choir during the song, “Tell My Father” by arr. Andrea Ramsey. Photo by Mj Wolf.
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During the men’s choir “Tell My Father” performance sophomore Sam Williamson and Curtis Wilson performed solos. The song directed by student teacher, Alyssa Bamberger also featured soloist Beck Jones (not pictured). Photo by Mj Wolf.
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Choir Director, Ken Foley, explains that he brought back a few songs he liked from the cancelled 2020 spring choir concert. Photo by Mj Wolf.
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Senior Toby Rodriguez holds the microphone as he sings his solo part in “But Beautiful” by arr. Steve Degree. Photo by Clara Peters
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Junior Isabelle Schmitz laughs with senior Sydney Beck after singing “Jabberwocky” by Sam Pottie. Photo by Clara Peters
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Senior Andrew Frick sings “Here Today” by arr. Ed Lojeski. Photo by Clara Peters
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Junior Kate Whitefield, senior Kira Patt, and junior Isabelle Schmitz strike a pose at the end of “Jabberwocky” by Sam Pottie. Photo by Clara Peters
