Northern Choir Sings at MSVMA

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By Lia Roberts
Husky Herald Reporter

  Northern’s Mixed Chorus and Concert Choir went to the MSVMA (Michigan School Vocal Music Association) festival on March 14th at Dakota High School. Both received Division 1 “Excellent ratings” and are qualified for State competition.

  Choir members were so excited when they found out their rating. They screamed while jumping up and down with joy.

  Both choirs had to learn two contrasting pieces, including one piece that was composed in a foreign language. Additionally, each choir had to sight-read a piece of music that is the same level of the two contrasting pieces.

  “I was nervous at first and thought I would mess up or fall off the risers. In the end, both choirs did well and were professional,” Morgan Weeks (‘17) said. Others admitted they were nervous and sick to their stomachs before festival.

  Not everyone was nervous though. “Mrs. Palazzolo did an outstanding job at preparing us for festival,” Kaitlyn Ware (‘18) said.

  This is Mrs. Palazzolo’s first year teaching here at Northern and everyone in the choir agrees that she is the best teacher there is. “Mrs. Palazzolo has done a lot for us this year and it’s more than any teacher has ever done,” Shane Labadie (‘17) said.

  Labadie is not the only one who believes they have grown as a choir. “I am very proud of the choir program, and we can only go up from here,” said Garret McVay (‘16).

  Both choirs will be attending the State competition, hosted at Marysville High School in April.

  Some choir members have never gone to States before and are excited. “I think we will do great. It’ll be a fun experience even if we don’t win,” Milo King (‘18) said.

  Choir president, Kayla Webster (‘16), has a good feeling about States. “We did a great job at festival. I am not worried about States because Mrs. Palazzolo is going to lead us to success as usual.” said Webster.