ALL STATE CHOIR - NATHAN IS HEADED TO LINCOLN!
Launch the media gallery 1 playerLast October 11th was a nail biting day for two of us in the music department. Nathan Niewohner and Mrs. Jones traveled to Norfolk for auditions for the Nebraska All State Choir. This is the third and final year Nathan has auditioned, so he knew what to expect but was a lot more nervous at the same time. He was a member of the choir the last two years and that puts a lot more pressure on you to be accepted 3 years in a row. Knowing there were 39 basses vying for the same spots doesn’t calm your nerves any!
Waiting 10 days for results doesn’t help your nerves either! We found out on Tuesday (10-21) that Nathan has been accepted to sing in the 2008 Nebraska All State Choir!! Mrs. Jones is very proud of his hard work and dedication and it has paid off. Each year, over 3000 students all over the state audition for a spot in the choir, band or orchestra from schools in all classifications. So the small schools go up against the big schools in this competition. That makes the acceptance even more special!
Nathan will be rehearsing with the All State Choir November 20-22 in Lincoln. The highlight of the weekend will be the concert performance at the Lied Center on Saturday. The All State Band, Orchestra and Jazz Band will also perform at that time. Nathan will be presented with a certificate that is awarded to all students who are in the choir for all three years. This is a very special honor that not many students can obtain in their high school years. It is a highlight of a student’s high school memories that they will NEVER forget! Congratulations Nathan – Elgin Public Schools is proud of you!!!