 | I don't always catch my former students at their events, but I was mesmerized to see PAIGE perform with SYLAR at last week's show choir competition in Webb City. PAIGE is one of my all-time favorites (Shh, teachers aren't supposed to have favorites.), and SYLAR endured a summer school class with me (He was a Culbertson Kid during the regular school year.). These two were the first featured singers in Joplin's coed entry (Sound Dimension), and they definitely knocked it out of the park. In the all-girls entry (Touch of Class), FAITH stood tall, as well. Our two choirs scored well, with the following results: Grand Champ- Sound Dimension 2nd Runner Up- Touch of Class Best Male Soloist- SILAR. Best Crew- Joplin High School. Best Closer- Sound Dimension Best Choreography- Sound Dimension |
Our show choirs are really stepping things up, with Cecil Floyd Elementary's former music teacher taking the lead in the last few years. These are not the kind of show choirs that I grew up with, as they are now staging full stage productions with live backup bands and full-blown choreography. If you ever get a chance to see Joplin's show choirs, it will be worth your investment.
